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%
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Very interesting LEO gun control survey
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