re: Off Duty cops (NYPD) want to carry handguns into NFL stadiums

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Unless the NFL owns the stadium, they have no say in the matter.

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you are naive if you don't think they have a say in the matter

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I would feel safer that if there was a threat trained people who could handle it would already be in the stadium.

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I want to be clear, are you saying would would feel safer if off duty police were armed in NFL stadiums when they enter as regular fans?

For my money, that's a very strong no way. Not because they are police...though let's be honest, I do tend to think an off duty cop is FAR more likely to draw their weapon in a situation than a regular guy with a concealed carry license, but because I think it's a bad situation to mix the emotions and very real possibility of alcohol with not only firearms but the ABILITY to yank it out based on their authority got get involved. I'd rather them be FANS, and let the guys being paid to maintain security be responsible for that.

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Texas law trumps NFL

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Police officers often carry their firearms around the clock because of their oath to protect and serve the public on or off duty.

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Apparently the LAPD motto is now an oath

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A cop who is off duty should have the same rules as any other fan As a season ticket holder, frick no

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All of this. There's really no reason for them to have one. If they aren't on duty they're just like every other person at the game.

I don't think anyone should handle or carry a firearm if they plan on drinking, including cops.

However, if they are not getting drunk, then i am all for some extra security when masses of people congregate.

So what, they don't shoot enough citizens on duty and now want a better chance to get some off duty?

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I think a drunk with a gun is a recipe for disaster be it a regular trained citizen or an off duty cop

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Off duty police officers are in violation of the law if they drink and carry just as you are.

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Problem is how do you monitor someone that is off duty?

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You can't. I know there are potential risks, but I just wouldn't be terribly offended if they were allowed. I do tend to have a little more trust of police than the average poster it seems though.

ETA: if they are allowed to carry elsewhere where the possibility of alcohol consumption is present, why not in the NFL stadium?

seems pretty reasonable to me. Also didn't really think of the retribution angle, very good point though.

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If the NFL wants to ban cc in their stadiums that's their biz and frick scumbag cops getting pref treatment...apparently they believe pigs are more equal than others.

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The NFL does not own most of the stadiums, if any. Did you read what I posted above? Do you believe off duty cops have no right to protect themselves? In addition to low pay and long hours you would put them in a position where they are unable to protect a wife or child while out in public and someone they have arrested decides to get payback?