AP: California officers own 7,600 assault guns

[trashman]

Didn't see it in the RKBA forum; interesting spin put on some of the facts...

--Neill

SACRAMENTO -- Peace officers throughout California have bought more than 7,600 assault weapons that are outlawed for civilians in the decade since state lawmakers allowed the practice, according to data obtained by The Associated Press after it was revealed that federal authorities are investigating illegal gun sales by law enforcement.

Full article: http://www.mercurynews.com/crime-courts/ci_19594618

[Deadbolt]

its good to be the king. Or the King's men in this case.

[CAL.BAR]

7600 in a state of 35+ MILLION people? That's one fifth of one percent of the population.
Yaaaaaawn.

[Jason P]

I have to agree with the Democratic Assemblyman

"I think it's much more questionable whether we should allow peace officers to have access to weapons or firearms that a private citizen wouldn't have access to if the use is strictly personal."

[Ubermcoupe]

So what do you think?

Will publicity help our cause?

[1911su16b870]

...and how many people own OLLs over the past 5 years? 1,000,000

that is where the story is at!

[trashman]

7600 in a state of 35+ MILLION people? That's one fifth of one percent of the population.
Yaaaaaawn.

But most likely a much higher percentage of LEOs in this state...which is the more relevant number...

--Neill

[chead]

7600 in a state of 35+ MILLION people? That's one fifth of one percent of the population.
Yaaaaaawn.

Sure, but what percentage of LEOs are buying weapons they know to be illegal?

[Norsemen308]

if they can carry it in their car I dont see why I cant have it in my closet

[bwiese]

So we know

• scale of problem: ~$10 million for buybacks [who pays? DOJ?
  Agency? both made promises of lawful retention into retirement.]
• # of lateral transfers btwn depts is a tad predictable at order of
  magnitude level, meaning LEO regd AWs in these situations are
  very questionable and can result in legal issues. LE agencies
  hiring laterals need to be aware that officer is tainted by illegal
  possession even if DOJ doesn't pull the AW paper

[robcoe]

I have to agree with the Democratic Assemblyman

"I think it's much more questionable whether we should allow peace officers to have access to weapons or firearms that a private citizen wouldn't have access to if the use is strictly personal."

Actually I don't agree with that

I would agree if it was said like this

"I think it's much more questionable whether we should allow peace officers to have access to weapons or firearms that any other citizen wouldn't have access to."

I don't believe the police should have access to any weapons any other civilian can't have, for any reason.

[Norsemen308]

Bwiese..

does this mean, the LEO can own the weapon as long as they are LEO, but if one is retired or out of a job they cannot own such a weapon? Thus, being illegal?

[Jason P]

Actually I don't agree with that

I would agree if it was said like this


I don't believe the police should have access to any weapons any other civilian can't have, for any reason.

Well yeah, but he's on the right track at least

[mag360]

"i don't know what they are using them for" "ill tell you it's not for patrol" fish and game spokesman.

I think it's good. Brings our stupid gun ban back into the publics eye.

"we want to keep up with the criminals"..hmm so do us lowly peons.

[KALIDAWG8996]

...and how many people own OLLs over the past 5 years? 1,000,000

that is where the story is at!

Those are OLL Long guns...not "Assault Weapons".