December 23, 2003
IMMIGRANT RESOLVE BRINGS POLICE CAREER Summary: Portland recruits Florin Pirv, a Romanian native Florin Pirv developed an immense appreciation for freedom, having fled communist Romania and immigrating to America with his parents and sisters in 1981.
That love of freedom also forged a desire to make a living protecting others. But when he arrived in the United States, the 19-year-old had several obstacles to overcome.
The family gave up a spacious home in Romania and moved into his uncle's garage in Southern
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December 23, 2003
FLORIN PIRV Color photo:
Florin Pirv, the Portland Police Bureau's newest recruit, loads the ammunition clip for his .45-caliber pistol as he prepares to test his shooting skills at the police firing range Monday in the basement of the Justice Center.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- There's the problem, using a clip in a weapon that requires a magazine.
Nothing makes me crazier than endlessly helping folks understand the magazine vs. clip difference!
~ Blue Jays ~
Come on, you're being picky.
Most people don't know the difference between a clip and a magazine.
Me included. I always say magazine, but I might have clips.
At least I never blew up a gun.