[The_Media_never_lie]

In my 14 year part time career in LE, the armed watchstanders would exchange and clear their weapons every 12 hours. This went on 24/7/365 for the entire 14 years. I personally knew of three serious incidents during this period with fortunately no injuries.

I am not LE now, so I don’t forsee a race to draw my weapon. I mainly CCW when walking at night in the city, or when biking in remote areas. I do however, practice rapidly chambering at the range. Safety to me is paramount.

If I were to shoot myself in the butt, the first thing my doctor would say is “why did you do that?”. I don’t want to have to answer that.

[hoosierham]

That whole exchange and clear is unnecessary bullshirt.Each person should have a weapon assigned and it need not be cleared every 12 hours.All those handling increase the statistical likelihood of a accidental firing. I carried the same weapon daily and so did my fellow rangers.When I went off duty it went home with me. But if you worked where the city fathers didn't trust off-duty officers to be armed then I suppose your comments reflect that situation.