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NFL Bans Off-Duty Officers from Carrying Guns into Games
Breitbart.com ^ | 10/07/2013 | AWR Hawkins

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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KEYWORDS: ban; banglist; guncontrol; guns; nfl; secondamendment
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To: logi_cal869

“Tyranny is defined as that which is legal for the government but illegal for the citizenry” -Thomas Jefferson


21 posted on 10/08/2013 8:08:34 AM PDT by thorvaldr
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To: BitWielder1

This is more evidence that any one who has any kind of national organization should make sure they set it up in some small to medium sized city.

Not only should we start moving the various bureaus of the federal government to Omaha, Shreveport etc, organizations like the NFL should not leave their headquarters in places where the culture is against their organization. Too many people are too easily influenced by the culture around them. If I were an NFL owner, firing Goodell and moving the NFL office to some place in the heartland would be two of my top priorities.


22 posted on 10/08/2013 8:10:00 AM PDT by JLS
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To: logi_cal869

I’m all for the 2nd amendment and CC but the typical JBT would disarm you without thinking twice about it. Nice to see them get treated like the hoi poloi.


23 posted on 10/08/2013 8:13:05 AM PDT by Lx (Do you like it? Do you like it, Scott? I call it, "Mr. & Mrs. Tenorman Chili.")
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To: WayneS
I am mandated to carry off-duty. Unless I'm going to a drinking, going to the beach, the gym, or any time when I'm not positive I can safeguard my weapon.

I went to a major college basketball game at an NBA arena last year. I was armed. They had me go to the security office and write down what seat I would be sitting in. Last night I went to a concert. I was armed. They just called a supervisor over, he checked my ID, and sent me in with a "thank you."

24 posted on 10/08/2013 8:14:08 AM PDT by thefactor (yes, as a matter of fact, i DID only read the excerpt)
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To: logi_cal869

Apparently, the NFL is run by morons.


25 posted on 10/08/2013 8:16:41 AM PDT by WayneS (Don't blame me, I voted for Kodos...)
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To: logi_cal869

http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2019216799_bellevuecops21m.html


26 posted on 10/08/2013 8:19:42 AM PDT by stormer
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To: logi_cal869

“in case they come face to face with a criminal whom they had arrested and who may have revenge”

Utter BS, we carried because technically we are obligated to intervene in the case of a violent felony commission or robbery. This is the kind of drivel besides LEO’s that cross the line on police to oppressor/criminal that feeds the us versus them mentality.


27 posted on 10/08/2013 8:20:53 AM PDT by Resolute Conservative
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To: logi_cal869

“...off-duty police officers ... are not allowed to carry THEIR guns...”

LEO`s, just swap guns with your partner.

Duhhhhhhhhh


28 posted on 10/08/2013 8:21:05 AM PDT by bunkerhill7
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To: thefactor

I am not a police officer, but I have a concealed carry permit.

I carry a concealed handgun every time I go in the Hampton (Virginia) Coliseum for any event. The management does not like it, but they cannot stop me because Virginia law restricts them from banning concealed weapons on their premises.

I’m pretty sure any arena/stadium in Virginia which has been in any way subsidized by taxpayer dollars is subject to the same legal restriction (those located on school properties excepted, of course).


29 posted on 10/08/2013 8:22:14 AM PDT by WayneS (Don't blame me, I voted for Kodos...)
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To: George from New England

I go nowhere I cannot carry except when summoned to court duty or such. Other than places with metal detectors I ignore all “you cannot carry here” signs.


30 posted on 10/08/2013 8:23:09 AM PDT by Resolute Conservative
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To: WayneS
Apparently, the NFL is run by morons.

The NFL is owned and run by the government (morons).

Which begs the question, why didn't Obama shutdown the NFL ?

31 posted on 10/08/2013 8:24:47 AM PDT by UCANSEE2 (The monsters are due on Maple Street)
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To: logi_cal869

Al-Queda will be sooooo happy......................


32 posted on 10/08/2013 8:26:39 AM PDT by Red Badger (It is dangerous to be right in matters where established men are wrong. .....Voltaire)
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To: logi_cal869

Besides why go to a game when if football is your thing a 40”+ tv is better anyway?

People with BO, lots of drunks, lots of stupid under 30’s showing their arse, bad and overly expensive food, pay to park, pay too much for ticket, too loud, cannot see most of the time, and really hot since new stadium designs prohibit air flow. Did I mention lots of people with BO.


33 posted on 10/08/2013 8:29:13 AM PDT by Resolute Conservative
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To: LoneRangerMassachusetts

Why should that argument be restricted to unarmed LEOs? The remainder of the citizenry deserves the same ability defend themselves that the police do.


34 posted on 10/08/2013 8:31:03 AM PDT by Pecos (Kritarchy: government by the judges)
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To: logi_cal869
In my state the ordinary citizen is not allowed to carry, open or concealed, into a sporting event.

I think cops should have to abide by the same limitations as citizens. Conversely, citizens should have the same rights as cops.

35 posted on 10/08/2013 8:32:38 AM PDT by LouAvul (In a state of disbelief as to how liberals destroyed America in a mere 40 years.)
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To: Right Brother

And FFDO’s ...


36 posted on 10/08/2013 8:33:03 AM PDT by SkyDancer (Live your life in such a way that the Westboro church will want to picket your funeral)
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To: logi_cal869

This policy makes sense if we are talking about off-duty LEO Jets fans.

Otherwise, it silly.


37 posted on 10/08/2013 8:33:43 AM PDT by NY.SS-Bar9 (Those that vote for a living outnumber those that work for one.)
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To: logi_cal869

Hey if I can’t take my gun in then why should an off duty cop?


38 posted on 10/08/2013 8:35:16 AM PDT by driftdiver (I could eat it raw, but why do that when I have a fire.)
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To: longtermmemmory

I know a lot of jurisdictions actually REQUIRE their officers to carry when they’re off-duty.


39 posted on 10/08/2013 8:40:19 AM PDT by Buckeye McFrog
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To: logi_cal869

The should only ban them from carrying into Cleveland Brown games.


40 posted on 10/08/2013 8:41:33 AM PDT by deadrock (I am someone else.)
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