“Police Chief Rick McQueary says they’re too dangerous to use for officers who must carefully consider every shot.”
Didn’t some generals say the same thing about repeating rifles when they first came out?
On the other hand, considering how careful a lot of cops are about how and what they shoot, maybe its a good idea to dispose of them.
You can just imagine the mess those family dogs would make.
Primary concern in that case was ammunition consumption, although marksmanship advocates - "one shot one kill" - did have some influence, claiming repeaters would encourage what amounts to recon by fire.
In this case, I think the chief is rightfully concerned about collateral damage.
***Didn’t some generals say the same thing about repeating rifles when they first came out?****
Some Civil war general named Ripley, didn’t want those new fangled breech loaders. He felt muskets were good enough for the troops.
WWII about 20,000 rounds expended per kill.
Vietnam, about 250,000 rounds expended per kill.