Posted on 10/08/2013 7:55:14 AM PDT by logi_cal869
A new NFL security policy bars off-duty police officers from carrying their guns into football games. Although it is normal for police officers to carry a gun 24/7--in case they come face to face with a criminal whom they had arrested and who may have revenge on his mind--the NFL says police who are not specifically assigned to work the game are not allowed to carry their guns.
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Next in the news several muslims sneak AK’s into game and blow away a bunch of people. Where were the cops?????????
...and when the law says the NFL can NOT do this?
the NFL lost credibility and gravitas years ago. Perhaps they should just be draped in pink and leave it as a wuss league.
More soft targets. One who is conspiracy minded may think this is done on purpose. “Out of chaos comes order.”
So the NFL is allowed to override state laws?
Interesting
I have a family member who is in Law Enforcement. He is REQUIRED to carry his weapon 24/7
Looks to me like a group of citizens may end up owning a football league before too long based upon the way things are going.
Good. If we have to go unarmed, so should they.
Well it was a choice between allowing seeing eye dogs or cops.
Will this also apply to federal LEO’s?
I’m pretty sure their policy is against the law in a number of stadiums.
Other people might run into revenge seeking individuals too. So if other legal carriers can not carry in NFL stadia, I am not sure why there should be a public employee exception. I guess one could make a better trained argument, but then that might well argue for off-duty cops, ex-cops, off-duty military and all veterans.
Still you are right that this creates a large gun free area that criminals might well exploit.
I suggest the police associations send a legal letter to the NFL that they expect full security to be provided by the NFL for officers complying with NFL and to set aside a billion dollar trust for lawsuits where they don’t meet their obligation.
Should be sent to any organization demanding gun free zones.
In other news, the FAA announced today that to insure passenger safety, sky marshals will not be allowed to carry any weapons on board.
Brilliant, that.
NFL official statement, “We are nowe WIDE OPEN for criminal acts of barbarity! All psychos welcome!”
Ditto. I will not set foot in any sports arena that I cannot carry in.
Will the NFL have them carry pink pistols for gay day celebrations?
No, you are correct. Chicago PD requires all officers to carry when off-duty.
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