Why does the Ada Police Department need 27 M-16 assault rifles?

[SgtMojo67]

I'm good on the squeaky-clean, but not so much on the deep pockets. I pay more than enough tax already to add an NFA tax to the bill pile.

It's not the tax he is talking about.....a full auto rifle can be upwards $10-15,000.00........actually probably more now.

 

[SgtMojo67]

Why would any PD need a military-style assault weapon?...

Does the L.A. shootout ring a bell? The was the start for most agencies carrying assault weapons for regular patrolman.

 

[tiasman]

They don't. But they get to take tax money and buy toys. It's not their money, why not spend it? Sad really.

 

[SgtMojo67]

It pisses me off they can have them but I can't get one. Oh I know I can get a pre 86 one for what now 25k? That's fair. But the police aren't the military. They are civilians like me. And another thing is they probably don't have the ammo budget to practice with auto fire to be effective.

You can have one, save your money............do you want to shoot mine?

 

[Shadowrider]

Why would any PD need a military-style assault weapon?...

Oh I don't know. Maybe for the same exact reason we need them?

 

[SgtMojo67]

I'm surprised at how many of you are against law enforcement carrying "military style weapons"........We are the one protecting your rears every day....The military carries shotguns and handguns too, should we not have them? that is your argument. Sounds like most of you are just a little jealous. I haven't heard one VALID reason.

 

[tiasman]

Does the L.A. shootout ring a bell? The was the start for most agencies carrying assault weapons for regular patrolman.

Yes there has been like 12 of those there shootouts Oklahoma in the last 6 months......oh, wait never mind.

 

[Brandi]

Jeez tons of PD's, big and small, have surplus military FA's in their arsenals. Our department did not but most of the surrounding PD's did. They aren't issued for patrol officers unless they are trained and qualified with them as members of SWAT, TAC or similar teams. Would be fun if you could just check one out and blaze away but it doesn't work that way.

These rifles and more are also located in some places you'd never image. I can't say where but they are government related and if you knew you'd understand why if you thought about it. Anywho, I have no problem with it because should the federal government ever turn on the citizens it's good to know there are select fire weapons in the hands of our local state LEO's because they are more likely to fight on the citizens side. Plus, in the event of some crazy situation like the Hollywood shootout I'd prefer the good guys are equally armed.

 

[Lightsluvr]

I dont think police should have full auto. IMO automatics are for surpressive fire and manuver tactics. Whats next, drones, air support, artillary, tanks?

Yes. Just come to OKC if you need proof.


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[been]

I'm surprised at how many of you are against law enforcement carrying "military style weapons"........We are the one protecting your rears every day....The military carries shotguns and handguns too, should we not have them? that is your argument. Sounds like most of you are just a little jealous. I haven't heard one VALID reason.

I am jealous