The city of Clinton purchased 42 M4 AR-15's for its police department recently. The rifles cost approximately $36,000. Charitable donations funded the purchase. A rifle will be issued to each patrol officer. Each rifle is outfitted with a flashlight, sling, cases, and scope. Officers will complete a special weapons training program before they receive the rifle.
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Oh MY!!! What will these be used for?
City of Jackson criminals that didnt see the "Welcome to Clinton" signs.
They are located next to Jackson...
Attn 1:18 Rob a bank in Clinton. You will find out what they are going to use them for.
If they will post a couple of officers with these in the right place there won't be a need for any more chases into Jackson.
"Charitable donations funded the purchase."
What I heard was that the rifles were donated by a party on condition that the Clinton Police Department give to that party all it's old automatic weapons. That party now has clear title to those old weapons which can be legally sold on the open market for far more than $36,000.
Does anyone have confirmation of this rumor?
I heard you didn't know what you are talking about.
Thank God everybody will have an AR-15. Clinton would be a lot safer if all of the officers drove tanks and had flamethrowers, too.
They buy these things to use them. I hope the public understands that. If there ain't enough crime, the big.boys with the face paint, the black costumes and the big guns will find some anyway. That's a guarantee.
*not* a hinds county sanctuary for thugs.
Ah! the old 223 caliber vs the 308 NATO. No match. The 308 can punch thru a windshield, car body, & body armor. Clinton police are still under gunned.
Clinton will look a lot like Mexico.
36k is lunch money compared to the multimillion dollar lawsuit they are about to be slapped with. Hey Phil, why don't you start raising money for that. Once your insurance is eaten alive cpd will tank and guess who will probably have to take over..jpd or hcso.. idiots.
Meh, looks like they got Smith and Wesson M&P 15s. Anybody in state over 18 with a clean record can buy one. I wouldn't say they are exactly mitarized when you can buy the same thing at Academy or Bass Pro.
6:34. cities have insurance and the police weren't the ones who
caused the crash (watch the video). if the police car hit the car or stray bullets then it's a different story.
The trend of militarizing local police departments is a serious issue, but y'all JFP-ers don't need to get all fired up (see what I did there?) over some AR-15s. The lack of wood stocks doesn't make the bullets travel faster or anything. Here: Why Would I Want an AR-15? Enjoy.
6:34 got beat with the stupid stick. Big time.
The 223 is around for law enforcement that significantly reduced the chance of injury or death by friendly fire. While yes the 308 will go through a windshield, body armor and the back of vehicle the 223 fragments on sheet rock. One person with a 308 is no match for 20 officers with 223's.
Agree with @7:46 on the hysteria over AR-15's. The "gun porn" picture of all the rifles is a bit much, though. Is there a purpose for that?
The cops were outgunned in San Bernadino.
The militarization of our police departments continues.
Hate to say it, but a few AR's aren't going to stop much. A nice concrete wall right in the middle of Northside Drive would do a lot more good!
A nice concrete wall right in the middle of Northside Drive would do a lot more good!
Top off the wall with a couple of 50-caliber machine guns.........that would be a nice touch.
Who gives a shit about San Bernadino?
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