Rob said in a post in the Handguns forum that he wouldn't use his LEO status to buy hi-cap mags for personal use. He has moral objections.
I appreciate that very much. It has always seemed to me that LE only equipment should be restricted to "on duty" time. Keep the goodies at the department , pick 'em up when you clock in, and drop 'em off when you clock out. All equipment must be accounted for.
Am I right in thinking that an LEO can buy newly manufactured hi-caps, "pre-ban" style rifles, and such, with their own money, and keep this stuff with them when not actually on "official" duty?
If they leave law enforcement, the equipment has to be returned to the department, or something, right?
What are the rules?
I understand that LEOs "are always on duty, even when they're not", but I can't see how having a flash-hidin', stock-collapsin', 30-round mag havin' AR-15 in your closet is supposed to be interperetted as "For Law Enforcement Use Only." I smell "Us vs. Them" issues around the corner.
Please correct any misconceptions I might have.
-boing
I appreciate that very much. It has always seemed to me that LE only equipment should be restricted to "on duty" time. Keep the goodies at the department , pick 'em up when you clock in, and drop 'em off when you clock out. All equipment must be accounted for.
Am I right in thinking that an LEO can buy newly manufactured hi-caps, "pre-ban" style rifles, and such, with their own money, and keep this stuff with them when not actually on "official" duty?
If they leave law enforcement, the equipment has to be returned to the department, or something, right?
What are the rules?
I understand that LEOs "are always on duty, even when they're not", but I can't see how having a flash-hidin', stock-collapsin', 30-round mag havin' AR-15 in your closet is supposed to be interperetted as "For Law Enforcement Use Only." I smell "Us vs. Them" issues around the corner.
Please correct any misconceptions I might have.
-boing