Smart girl! Sergeant Betsy Brantner Smith

[Sheriff]

I have said it before, I will say it again. I wish the majority of police officers felt like this girl does.

And keep in mind, when I say majority, a majority is only 51%.

http://excelle.monster.com/news/articles/4938-in-defense-of-armed-citizens

 

[Badger Johnson]

Salient points

"I secretly (and selfishly) enjoyed the feeling of superiority in knowing that I was one of the few people allowed by Illinois law to carry around a loaded gun. Boy, did I have a lot to learn."

One of the big reasons LEOs get bent out of shape on OC-ers.

Also, I'd like to see the reaction if she was OC-ing, being a retired LEO, and was stopped and hassled by the local PD. OH, I forgot she wouldn't be hassled, because, even though retired, she's afforded special consideration, though the law does not provide for it. LEOs will 'massage' the laws - not enforce them - to meet their personal preferences.

 

[JamesCanby]

I have said it before, I will say it again. I wish the majority of police officers felt like this girl does.

And keep in mind, when I say majority, a majority is only 51%.

http://excelle.monster.com/news/articles/4938-in-defense-of-armed-citizens

Excellent article.

 

[Grapeshot]

In Defense of Armed Citizens


Good read, refreshing perspective.

 

[ODA 226]

Excellent article!

 

[SouthernBoy]

Well she's a bit off with her Ted Bundy segment. He was executed on my birthday in 1989; January 24. That day I wrote on my white board in my office, "Today is Fry-day" in his "honor". He was executed on a Tuesday.

 

[since9]

Outstanding article! I posted it on Facebook, with special emphasis on "Excelle - Networking for the Career-Minded Woman" as most of my facebook friends are career women.

 

[sudden valley gunner]

Book marked, thanks for that excellent link Sheriff. Glad to see you on haven't heard from ya in awhile. I have always enjoyed your take on LEO duty and responsibility, wish a lot more felt the same way you do.

I am also glad this particular article is aimed at a female audience. I truly wish more females would carry. I feel they are more likely to be a victim of crime than males, and a pistol would sure eliminate any physical differences between attacker and victim very quickly.

 

[Badger Johnson]

Pink guns for all females?

I was watching the Penn&Teller BS show on handguns and though it was done for laughs, I think the idea of having pink colored frame guns for all females who want one isn't such a bad idea.