Chief: The idea that a gun is a defensive weapon is a ‘myth’

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308Mike
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Chief: The idea that a gun is a defensive weapon is a ‘myth’

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Such a MORON (even though this article is over a year old, he's STILL a MORON - but would you expect coming from next to San Franshithole):
California police chief: The idea that a gun is a defensive weapon is a ‘myth’
BY: Charlie Spiering February 14, 2013 | 12:54 pm

(VIDEO AT LINK)

California Police Chief Ken James insisted earlier this month that the idea of a gun as a “defensive weapon” was a “myth.” Speaking at a news conference about gun control with California lawmakers, James explained that he was concerned with the amount of weapons owned by American citizens.

“One issue that always boggles my mind is that the idea that a gun is a defensive weapon,” James said. “That is a myth. A gun is not a defensive weapon.”

James is the Police Chief of Emeryville, California and the Police Chief Association’s Firearms Committee Chairman.

“A gun is an offensive weapon used to intimidate and show power,” he asserted, explaining to the audience that police officers don’t carry weapons to defend themselves, but to do their job in a “safe and effective manner.”

James’ statement has become a subject of ridicule among gun owners online.
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That doesn't show he's a moron. It just shows he's a nasty piece of work, because it's projection.
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Would body armor be then part of an offensive weapon, since it can be used to help the wearer intimidate and show power, as one becomes less vulnerable to defensive fire or defensive blows with objects?
A shield, then, is an offensive weapon, as it can be used to beat someone over the head.
Every defensive weapon can be used offensively with a little imagination.
Evil and projection are the words.
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Thus proving the idea that some police don't simply deserve to be shot, they're actually begging for it, for the public good.
Given that Emeryville is a quiet little sh*thole situated between Oakland and Frisco at the east end of the bridge, with any luck he'll get his wish sooner than he thinks.
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Windy Wilson wrote:Would body armor be then part of an offensive weapon, since it can be used to help the wearer intimidate and show power, as one becomes less vulnerable to defensive fire or defensive blows with objects?
A shield, then, is an offensive weapon, as it can be used to beat someone over the head.
Every defensive weapon can be used offensively with a little imagination.
Evil and projection are the words.
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“A gun is an offensive weapon used to intimidate and show power,” he asserted, explaining to the audience that police officers don’t carry weapons to defend themselves, but to do their job in a “safe and effective manner.”
So, if I read this right, he thinks that the job of police is "intimidate and show power". Is he a transplant from NJ or NYFC?

Actually, I do agree in a way with the first part of that statement. My intention is to use my gun to go on the "offensive" against any attacker ASAP, to use it to "intimidate" them if possible, and to (briefly) show them the "power" I have to end their useless existences if they don't back off right the F*** now.
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As the saying goes, the best defense is a good offense.
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JustinR wrote:As the saying goes, the best defense is a good offense.
AND IT CERTAINLY BEATS CALLING 911 (which might find you dead by the time they arrive)!!!!

You MUST be able to protect yourself (and you're loved ones, since the government CERTAINLY CAN NOT)!!!
POLITICIANS & DIAPERS NEED TO BE CHANGED OFTEN AND FOR THE SAME REASON

A person properly schooled in right and wrong is safe with any weapon. A person with no idea of good and evil is unsafe with a knitting needle, or the cap from a ballpoint pen.

I remain pessimistic given the way BATF and the anti gun crowd have become tape worms in the guts of the Republic. - toad
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Some should ask him if the state has a Constitutional duty to protect against criminals and madmen.

*facepalm*
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Jered wrote:Some should ask him if the state has a Constitutional duty to protect against criminals and madmen.

*facepalm*
Apparently, he has FORGOTTEN HIS CONSTITUTIONALLY SWORN DUTY to support and defend the US Constitution against ALL EMEMIES foreign AND DOMESTIC, even if that means those he kisses ass to!! Most dhimmicraps view a sworn oath as something to be sneezed at, where conservatives view it as something of importance!!!

It's too bad they can't view their oath in the same light, where they ALL view their SWORN OATH as something sacred and to be honored. It's NOT a punch-line to a joke!!

YMMV!!!
POLITICIANS & DIAPERS NEED TO BE CHANGED OFTEN AND FOR THE SAME REASON

A person properly schooled in right and wrong is safe with any weapon. A person with no idea of good and evil is unsafe with a knitting needle, or the cap from a ballpoint pen.

I remain pessimistic given the way BATF and the anti gun crowd have become tape worms in the guts of the Republic. - toad
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