Originally Posted by
Good Guy
I hear what you are saying. If the sterile side was truly sterile, there would be no need for LEO's or FAM's to carry their weapons. But, things being as they are, I'll keep my pistol strapped to my hip.
Are you more entitled to the means for self defense than a non-police officer is?
If so, why?
I can guarantee you that the background checks for my clearance are far, far more involved than anything a run of the mill cop gets.