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California police chief: The idea that a gun is a defensive weapon is a ‘myth’
Washington Examiner ^ | February 14, 2013 | Charlie Spiering

Posted on 02/14/2013 2:15:06 PM PST by Zakeet

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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KEYWORDS: 2ndamendment; banglist; guncontrol; guns; secondamendment
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To: Zakeet

“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.”


The first part is correct and I’ll carry a gun without a shot being fired just on that part. The rest of his statement is a crock.


81 posted on 02/14/2013 4:34:04 PM PST by 23 Everest (When seconds count. The police are just 23 minutes away. 831 Bonnie)
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To: Zakeet

That’s what’s wrong with the jack boot mentality. Offense means that you initiate aggression. Is that what we want our police officers doing? They should be counteracting against the illegal and inappropriate aggression by others. That is defense. But in such cases it is appropriate to go on the offensive against illegal aggressors. But this police chief has it wrong. He should get his a$$ fired.


82 posted on 02/14/2013 4:45:18 PM PST by Real Cynic No More
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To: Zakeet
“A gun is an offensive weapon used to intimidate and show power,” he asserted.

Ha, ha! This is a cop's definition for when he pulls your grandma over for a speeding ticket.

83 posted on 02/14/2013 5:04:20 PM PST by Right Wing Assault (Dick Obama is more inexperienced now than he was before he was elected.)
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To: Zakeet

So, let’s say a bad guy isn’t intimidated by the show of power. What does this clown use to defend himself? Does he flash his badge and try to blind him? Or jiggle his belt so the leather makes that cool squeaking sound? Or pull his cap down a bit more over his eyes? Or frown harder? Beg the guy not to shoot him?


84 posted on 02/14/2013 5:14:38 PM PST by Right Wing Assault (Dick Obama is more inexperienced now than he was before he was elected.)
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To: Zakeet

It is an offensive weapon in the hands of the police. That’s the fundamental problem with the mindset of the modern police force. It sees its role as one of enforcing compliance by means of the threat of lethal force.


85 posted on 02/14/2013 5:36:53 PM PST by wiley
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To: SkyDancer

“He’s right you know. It’s an offensive weapon to gun down homeless people in the streets and family pets when they >ahem< go to the wrong house.”

Don’t forget killing vehicles around their innocent occupants.


86 posted on 02/14/2013 5:40:01 PM PST by mad_as_he$$
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To: SargeK

That Chief reminds me of the Sheriff of Harlan County, Season 3, JUSTIFIED....


87 posted on 02/14/2013 7:20:53 PM PST by goodnesswins (R.I.P. Doherty, Smith, Stevens, Woods.)
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To: SkyDancer

Or to shoot up pickup trucks of Mexican delivery ladies or White surfer dudes.


88 posted on 02/28/2013 12:47:12 AM PST by Eagles6 (Valley Forge Redux)
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To: GoldenPup

Somewhere around half the people in the country agree with him. Scary, ain’t it?


89 posted on 02/28/2013 12:54:52 AM PST by Eagles6 (Valley Forge Redux)
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