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why one cop carries 145 rounds
Youtube ^ | Oct 10, 2018 | Donut Operator

Posted on 10/17/2020 4:16:19 PM PDT by Zhang Fei

This is the story of Sgt. Timothy Gramins

Hear him tell his story:


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4 minute narration of fateful gunfight that led a patrol cop to decide you can never have too much ammo.
1 posted on 10/17/2020 4:16:19 PM PDT by Zhang Fei
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To: Zhang Fei

very sad but yes, quite understandable (at least in certain dangerous Democratic Party ruled cities), and hoping it doesn’t weigh him down too much?


2 posted on 10/17/2020 4:24:24 PM PDT by faithhopecharity (Politicians are not born, they are excreted. Marcus Tullius Cicero (106 to 43 BCE))
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To: Zhang Fei

I have started carrying 45rds(3 mags)10mm and 14rd for backup mouse gun. A revolver even if 44mag.. you are limited to 6rds before reloading.


3 posted on 10/17/2020 4:26:54 PM PDT by DOC44 (A)
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To: Zhang Fei

Can’t have too much ammo unless you are drowning or on fire.


4 posted on 10/17/2020 4:27:14 PM PDT by Scrambler Bob (This is not /s. It is just as viable as any MSM 'information', maybe more so!)
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To: Zhang Fei

I often have 93 rounds of 9mm. Seems I like to just go bang!


5 posted on 10/17/2020 4:32:24 PM PDT by CodeToad (Arm Up! They Have!)
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To: CodeToad

Lucked out and got 1,000 rounds of 9mm before COVID. Used up a few hundred at the range since then, got about 500 left.


6 posted on 10/17/2020 4:35:25 PM PDT by COBOL2Java (Joe Biden: Barack Obama minus the pretty talk.)
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To: CodeToad

I carry 3 15 round mags plus one in the weapon. Plus 3 more in my patrol bag ready to be placed in my cargo pocket. And a smith and wesson bodyguard .380 with 8.


7 posted on 10/17/2020 4:36:31 PM PDT by ofcrob2237
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To: COBOL2Java

I reload, so I’ve got what is essentially an unlimited supply for all practical purposes at this point. I buy components every time I find them.


8 posted on 10/17/2020 4:37:48 PM PDT by CodeToad (Arm Up! They Have!)
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To: Zhang Fei

“why one cop carries 145 rounds”

That’s all he had?


9 posted on 10/17/2020 4:38:13 PM PDT by Bonemaker (invictus maneo)
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To: ofcrob2237

3-17 round mags plus 2-21 rounds mags.


10 posted on 10/17/2020 4:38:28 PM PDT by CodeToad (Arm Up! They Have!)
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To: DOC44

With a Glock, if you carry one spare regular mag and a spare extended mag (Glock 18 mag in 9, or one of the Khan Korean mags in .40 or .45), you’re up to around a box of ammo in three mags. Easy to do for car carry.


11 posted on 10/17/2020 4:39:12 PM PDT by FreedomPoster (Islam delenda est)
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To: Bonemaker

[“why one cop carries 145 rounds”

That’s all he had?]


On his person. He couldn’t get access to his AR and shotgun once the firefight began. Needed to keep moving to spoil the guy’s aim.


12 posted on 10/17/2020 4:46:31 PM PDT by Zhang Fei (My dad had a Delta 88. That was a car. It was like driving your living room.)
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To: faithhopecharity

https://americanhandgunner.com/the-ayoob-files/the-lessons-of-tim-gramins/


13 posted on 10/17/2020 4:48:08 PM PDT by Zhang Fei (My dad had a Delta 88. That was a car. It was like driving your living room.)
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To: Zhang Fei

Any combat vet knows that the basic load is not enough ever if resup is not right there. Lotsa vets in the PD ranks. They know in a firefight which seems to be becoming the norm in the inner cities, firing 30-40 rounds is not uncommon, and that’s for one criminal shooting at you, then his buddies coming piling in and backup is still minutes out.

Used to carry basic load and gas mask bag full of extra mags and still felt under loaded.


14 posted on 10/17/2020 4:48:23 PM PDT by redcatcherb412
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Meet a guy who went thru150 rounds in defense. He was attacked at night in a lit parking lot at night, by three thugs hiding in shadowed bushes. He only had muzzle flashes to aim at while trying to hide behind a curb.


15 posted on 10/17/2020 4:58:35 PM PDT by ctdonath2 (Interesting how those so interested in workERS are so disinterested in workING.)
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To: Zhang Fei

The gunfight is over the second YOU run out of ammunition.

L


16 posted on 10/17/2020 4:59:50 PM PDT by Lurker (Peaceful coexistence with the Left is not possible. Stop pretending that it is.)
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To: DOC44
"A revolver even if 44mag.. you are limited to 6rds before reloading."


17 posted on 10/17/2020 5:09:15 PM PDT by TexasGator (Z1z)
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To: Scrambler Bob

I remember visiting my uncle who was a detective in Cincinatti and he carried a 38 special with two speed loaders for a total of 18 rounds. I guess things were different in the 60s.


18 posted on 10/17/2020 5:14:47 PM PDT by WilliamOrby
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To: Zhang Fei
Damn!

Don't tell anyone, but I have been shopping for a 9mm to replace my beloved 5" 1911 carry pistol. I routinely carry an extra mag with a flashlight, but that brings me to only 17 rounds, (2) eights plus one in the chamber.

'Course I don't chase bad guys for a living, either...

19 posted on 10/17/2020 6:04:45 PM PDT by grobdriver (BUILD KATE'S WALL!)
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To: DOC44
A revolver even if 44mag.. you are limited to 6rds before reloading.

Any time I see a thread like this I'm amazed at how many people try to argue that a revolver is all you need and that's all they carry. I personally carry a Glock 23 with one in the chamber, plus two spare magazines...40 rounds total. Which will bring on the next big arguement...one in the chamber, or empty chamber.

20 posted on 10/17/2020 6:37:01 PM PDT by AlaskaErik (In time of peace, prepare for war.)
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