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Old 11-11-2012, 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by conquestdz View Post
I am all for the FFDO program, but I think if someone got their head through the doorway, I would have them beat half to death with my flashlight before the other guy got his holster un snapped.
Would you? I think you'd be surprised how many people lock up in the face of an attack like that. You won't know until it happens to you.

Rather than take cheap shots at a few guys who think they are cops, consider the rest of the group are decent guys trying to protect the country, heaven forbid the situation arises.
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Old 11-12-2012, 01:09 PM
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The crews that leave a full bag of trash behind when they check out for the day.
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Old 11-12-2012, 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by dalad View Post
Guys who are FFDO's. Worlds biggest ego's in the world's smallest jurisdiction.
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Not a hard fast rule here, but 9 out of 10 times the designated FFDO is the last person I would want in that position should circumstances warrant the need.
This is a public forum. Might I recommend Pro Stands the next time an FFDO acts in an irresponsible manner?
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Old 11-12-2012, 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Boomer View Post
This is a public forum. Might I recommend Pro Stands the next time an FFDO acts in an irresponsible manner?
That's for more specific actions and behavior. The charge of toolishness (in general) carries a lower burden of proof, and requires no such proceeding.

For the record, I agree with Buzz, Dalad, and Deadhead. Those ranks make for a tool-rich environment.
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Old 11-12-2012, 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Sink r8 View Post
That's for more specific actions and behavior. The charge of toolishness (in general) carries a lower burden of proof, and requires no such proceeding.

For the record, I agree with Buzz, Dalad, and Deadhead. Those ranks make for a tool-rich environment.
Fair enough, but public outcry is not going to make Southwest taxi slower, or get your Captain to use hand sanitizer.

Public outcry could, however, help shut down the FFDO program. The anti-gun media could do a short google search and find you guys agreeing that 90% of FFDOs should not have a weapon.
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Old 11-12-2012, 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Planespotta View Post
This guy....pretending to hand-fly at 34,000 feet for the pic

If anyone can point to his seatbelt, I'll give you a cookie.
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Old 11-12-2012, 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Boomer View Post
This is a public forum. Might I recommend Pro Stands the next time an FFDO acts in an irresponsible manner?

Not regarding anything specific here boom, just a hunch.

Airline worker claiming to be federal agent pulls driver over... | www.wftv.com

I get the impression some of these guys would be to quick to inject themselves into a hostile situation.
(again I say some)
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Old 11-12-2012, 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by DeadHead View Post
Not regarding anything specific here boom, just a hunch.

Airline worker claiming to be federal agent pulls driver over... | www.wftv.com

I get the impression some of these guys would be to quick to inject themselves into a hostile situation.
(again I say some)
I'm not saying you're wrong, just disagreeing that APC is the place to air that laundry.
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Old 11-12-2012, 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by DeadHead View Post
Not regarding anything specific here boom, just a hunch.

Airline worker claiming to be federal agent pulls driver over... | www.wftv.com

I get the impression some of these guys would be to quick to inject themselves into a hostile situation.
(again I say some)
Every agency/deparement/type of government person with firearms has their collective percentile of unacceptable behavior. What you have to do to be fair is to look at it on a per capita basis. No one argues the need for cops, but we have a few absolute Training Day psychopaths out there and people die sometimes as a result. No one argues the need for soldiers, yet Sergeant Bales incidents do happen. If you want to judge one particular program based on a juicy incident or two, be fair and do the same for all of them. The results of your diligence just might open your eyes a bit.
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Old 11-12-2012, 03:43 PM
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How about those guys warning the nation of the pilot shortage. Thats my recommendation.
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