I know that this can be a touchy subject. However, sometimes I get the impression that certain individuals want to be in security and/or LE because they can carry and use a gun. This apparent fascination with firearms concerns me because it reveals something regarding their motive for serving.
I like the attitude that DMS displayed in a recent post where he said that, in all the many years that he worked armed security, he never had to use his gun. This was attributed to using other skills to defuse potentially deadly situations. Admittedly, some officers had no choice about using their firearms because of the circumstances. That's not what I'm talking about.
Has anyone else noticed this eagerness exhibited by some to have a gun? If you honestly see some of this in yourself, why not speak to officers who have had to use deadly force. I'm sure that many of them will tell you that it's a traumatic event for all involved, one that you likely will never forget.
I like the attitude that DMS displayed in a recent post where he said that, in all the many years that he worked armed security, he never had to use his gun. This was attributed to using other skills to defuse potentially deadly situations. Admittedly, some officers had no choice about using their firearms because of the circumstances. That's not what I'm talking about.
Has anyone else noticed this eagerness exhibited by some to have a gun? If you honestly see some of this in yourself, why not speak to officers who have had to use deadly force. I'm sure that many of them will tell you that it's a traumatic event for all involved, one that you likely will never forget.

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