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It's an old story that somehow came back to the forefront. Now I can understand why someone wold want to do something like this, I'd applaud those who really want to make their neighborhoods safer. What I don't understand is his response "I was in the Army for a short time. A VERY short time". It's open carry, so I won't speak on how he is allowed to do this, but why not have a community meeting and discuss the issues that are dogging the community? Get the local PD involved? Not saying this wasn't already done, but this man can't even give a good response when asked what is "suspicious activity"? This would be a Zimmerman round two, without the cops on the phone telling him to stay away. I would not feel safe in my home with this outside with no warning, no verifiable training, a explanation of what "Briefly in the Army" meant, and the local PD's backing after vetting him.
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I think you can be just as effective conceal carrying and "patrolling" your neighborhood. If he is legal I have no issue with it but think he is only causing more alarm that he is likely quelling. I do agree there are too many MOS's in the Army that never really train with their weapon. They might qual in boot camp but that could be it for their 4 year hitch. He was only in the army "briefly" which means he may have been flushed out during boot camp, who knows.
I would have a pretty direct conversation with him about weapons safety and how he conducts himself.
I would have a pretty direct conversation with him about weapons safety and how he conducts himself.
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SSG Warren Swan
Capt Gregory Prickett - Thanks for the added info to complete this. Cpl Jeff N, it's true there are MOS in the Army that do not train regularly with weapons, but I know this IS wrong (making an absolute statement), regardless of MOS your assigned weapon should be second nature to you. Same familiarity as one would see with starting a car. Hell even in basic, they would take troops aside and test them to see if they knew what the hell they were doing by disassembling a weapon but the SM had to find out if the weapon was "complete" and able to perform a functions check, or did the DS take the firing pin out of the BCG (usually what was taken), and rather than admit it was missing, the SM continues on and reassembles the weapon. DS would then inform them that he thinks there is something wrong with the weapon, and if the SM realizes it, great, if not, start pushing. With ALL the deploying going on, I cannot see anyone not have a strong love hate relationship with their assigned weapon, knowing it in and out.
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this is interesting,,, he is going to get Killed. ot Kill someone becuse he trained...
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All the elements of a tragedy in the making. Terrorism rising unrestrained. Respect for law enforcement all but gone. Confidence in our leadership at an all time low. People panic. This armed citizen is the face of panic.
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