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"You have a fixation on dropped weapons. Quit dropping them and get some training."

I assume the police officer involved in this incident had received training. That seems a valid assumption. His training did not prevent this negligent discharge, which endangered folks in this theater.

Police are some of the least trained people carrying guns around.

You can argue your point about concealed carry with a loaded chamber all you like…..snip….

I said carry the way you train. I never advocated one way or the other.

The point is that, despite training, this stupid cop discharged his firearm in a crowded theater. Only blind luck prevented an injury or death. Had the chamber of his Browning been empty, the firearm could not have discharged.

I'm quite sure he "accidentally" left the safety off on the weapon. I'm sure he "accidentally" triggered it in his shoulder holster.

Wrong. He only needed to make an additional mistake. I would not put that past this guy.

Do I trust you with a semi-auto with a round in the chamber? I do not. I do not know you. I do not know your skills or training. To me, you are just a stranger with a firearm. I trust nobody with a loaded firearm until I know their intentions.

I don’t care about your opinion. If you are in Texas, or a state with a reciprocity agreement with Texas then it is none of your business and you will never know that I have a gun.

Personally, I would never carry a semi-auto pistol with a round chambered unless I was going into a situation of present danger. Your opinion may vary, but that's my rule.

My training tells me to stay out of dangerous situations. If the situation is brought to me then I am ready.

This theater presented no risk to this idiotic officer.

Please send me the winning lottery numbers for this Saturday night.

I never know whether an armed person is well-trained or not. I do not assume that they are. Armed people are not allowed in my place of business, and that includes cops who are there without invitation or a warrant.

Partial credit. You will never know that I am armed and I will enter your business armed unless you have posted the proper notice as required by law. If you post a (in Texas) 30.06, then I will go down the street and shop somewhere that law-abiding citizens are welcome.