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Originally Posted by madcorgi
Interesting story, Jeff. IMO, some people who are drawn to be cops are just that way.
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I disagree with this statement. To fire off with a blanket statement is just wrong.
Those that chose to serve our communities in public service want to be actively involved in “making a difference”. There is that 1/2% of any professional field that everyone always hears about. Law Enforcement is one just like many “others”
There are only a few professions that the men and women are willing to put on a uniform, identifying themselves and are willing to lie down their lives in the sacrifice of others. Today’s society has seriously forgotten that little fact.
Just last week, Sacramento PD lost a young female officer who was finishing up her training and was arriving on scene of a domestic violence call. As she and her fellow officers approached the property, she was plainly executed by the suspect who shot her at 50’ with a high power rifle. I seriously doubt she was in the profession because of her arrogant attitude thinking she was better that everyone else.
Besides “other” reasons CA has lost it’s common sense mind, there are those of the public that truly hate and feel the law enforcement are the enemy. The other officers that arrived in scene of the before mentioned shooting were heckled and harassed by protesters for trying to keep the rest of the neighborhood and public safe. There were threatened and spat at by individuals as rounds were flying overhead from the suspect shooting.
In El Dorado Hills, a community that is about 20 miles east of Sac, has a set of community boulders that people have painted messages on for years. The day after the Officer was lost, a community member painted a tribute to the Officer on the rock with her name, badge and the “end of watch” date. During the night of the same day, someone does this....
This is how many see L.E. In today’s narrow minded media fueled society, very sad.
To blindly state that “some people who are drawn to be cops are just that way. “ for those who chose to serve their communities in that particulate field is a narrow minded comment. And made by someone who has never lost a family member, loved one or friend who was a police office.
Any range training is a place that “everyone” needs to listen to the Range Officer, regardless of profession. It is unfortunate that these guys were in the field they are. Simply because they are suppose to be experts. There is always something to be learned, from a simple draw technique, sight picture, trigger pull, etc. Bottom line, you do not follow the Range Officer’s rules, your off the line....period.
Thank you Jeff for being willing to train those about gun safety.
Cheers
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