Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Very interesting LEO gun control survey


PoliceOne's 2013 Gun Policy & Law Enforcement Survey Results:
Executive Summary

http://www.policeone.com/police-products/firearms/articles/6188462-PoliceOnes-2013-Gun-Policy-Law-Enforcement-Survey-Results-Executive-Summary/

I found myself saying "Wow!" out loud a number of times while reading
the results of the poll and some of the comments. The poll is a real
eye-opener.

Some of my favorites:

4. What effect do you think the passage of the White House?s currently
proposed legislation would have in improving police officer safety?

Significant 3.0%
Moderate 8.6%
None 60.6%
Negative 24.6%
Unsure 3.2%

6. Do you think a federal ban on manufacture and sale of ammunition
magazines that hold more than 10 rounds would reduce violent crime?

Yes 2.7%
No 95.7%
Unsure 1.6%

9. Should citizens be required to complete a safety training class
before being allowed to buy a gun?

Yes, for all weapons 42.3%
Yes, but only for certain weapons 14.4%
No 43.3%

13. Do you believe that use of a firearm while perpetrating a crime
should result in stiff, mandatory sentences with no plea bargains?

Yes 91.4%
No 5.4%
Unsure 3.2%

15. If you were Sheriff or Chief, how would you respond to more
restrictive gun laws?

Not enforce and join in the public, vocal opposition effort 44.9%
Not enforce and quietly lead agency in opposite direction 17.2%
Enforce and publicly support the proposed legislation 7.9%
Enforce and quietly lead agency in support of legislation 10.0%
Unsure 20.0%

19. Do you support the concealed carry of firearms by civilians who
have not been convicted of a felony and/or not been deemed
psychologically/medically incapable?

Yes, without question and without further restrictions 91.3%
No, only law enforcement officers should carry firearms 4.1%
Unsure/Neutral 4.5%

24. Do you carry a firearm off duty?

Always 59.9%
Usually 23.7%
Sometimes 12.3%
Rarely 2.4%
Never 1.6%

24. Do you think proposed new legislation setting a limit on magazine
capacity would negatively affect you?

Yes 67.6%
No 27.2%
Unsure 5.2%


 

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