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Old 23rd Jul 2016, 12:14
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Originally Posted by Roadster280
Perhaps another way to approach this, is to allow servicemen to apply for the right to carry, through a very thorough training course and marksmanship exam. Make it impossible to pass without understanding the ramifications of shooting someone innocent under personal protection circumstances, and make sure they are proficient with the weapon.
been there done that for MANY years as a RAF technician Lots of incidents that never got off the base (s)
hot pursuit under Scottish Law! that was an interesting hour indeed lol.
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