Atlanta Braves, Cops & Guns

So according to you, a police department in Wyoming can require its officers to carry even when off-duty. Suppose an officer goes to New Jersey or New York and the law there doesn't allow Officer Wyoming to carry?
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Well, no. I was referring to different venues within the same state, primarily. I seem to recall being told about a requirement to carry off-duty many years ago but I could be wrong. Times also change. I have a brother and a couple of other relatives who used to be cops at one time. Next time I talk to one, I'll try to remember to ask about it.
 
Oops, looks like the braves are re-thinking their policy change and once again allowing off-duty officers to carry. Braves spokesperson Beth Marshall said, “…They don't feel as safe without it. We weren't aware of that feeling that they all had but we heard it.” Seriously? :rolleyes:

Anyway, I’ve been waiting for this policy change since the initial announcement I’ve heard a lot of LEOs were pretty upset.

http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/story/25478608/braves-allow-off-duty-officers-to-carry-firearms-inside-turner-field#axzz31GL53HKh
 
My opinion of LE fighting for the right to carry concealed off-duty anywhere in their state should be tied to the equal right of the citizens to do the same. If a cop believes the average citizen should call 911 instead of employ a legal concealed weapon when facing deadly force, the cop, local politician, judge, prosecutor, etc.. should have to do the same.

If 911 is good enough for one, it should be good enough for all.
 
Carry 24/7 said:
My opinion of LE fighting for the right to carry concealed off-duty anywhere in their state should be tied to the equal right of the citizens to do the same. If a cop believes the average citizen should call 911 instead of employ a legal concealed weapon when facing deadly force, the cop, local politician, judge, prosecutor, etc.. should have to do the same.

If 911 is good enough for one, it should be good enough for all.
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I agree with you. So the LEOs "don't feel as safe without it"? Guess what, Beth Marshall: I don't feel as safe without it, either.
 
"Off-duty officers with firearms will be directed to a special gate where their credentials will be checked before being allowed inside the ballpark"

So the officers will be led to a different gate and everyone will know that person is an off duty officer. So much for "concealed carry".

If my wife shows up with her credentials (CWP) will she be redirected to the "special" gate? No, because she isn't special, she's JUST a citizen.

Rick
 
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