Every once in a while I hear an
idea that just stops me in my tracks.
Chiefly because it is so wrong.
I just heard (from one source)
that people were displaying blue lights on their houses to tell the police that
there is a firearm present. When I
advised the person this wasn’t required by state law, I was informed that it
will make it safer for police. How this occurs wasn’t explained to me.
This is at odds to all the websites
I visited. They claim it is to show
solidarity with the police. That makes much more sense to me.
But having a public indicator
that a firearm is present/stored at this location is stupid.
One: It tells criminals that your
house is a one stop shop for guns and ammunition.
Two: Any police officer entering
a dwelling and doesn’t suspect weapons are present is a fool.
Three: Why would you want to
share that information with anyone?
To me this is the stationary
version of having a “Driver doesn’t carry more than $50 in ammunition” bumper
sticker on your car. Why ask for
trouble?
Yes, feel free to fly a flag,
post a sign or light a light to show your support of the police. But if the promotion is to mark guns, I
wouldn’t do it.
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