Why do Americans get shit over there guns when are cops only carry there pistol and the long guns in there cruiser and those are normally 12 gauge shotguns
American cops also have military surplus gear. This is due in part to fears of terrorism and the fact the they can't call the military for help.
To my understanding, European countries can call military special forces when things get too hardcore. Am I mistaken?
It takes orders from the governor to call in the national guard and that would take quite a while I believe at least 5 hours after the call goes out but we do have special weapons and tactics units who use military surplus and sub machine guns but most normal cops carry a 9mm or .40 cal ifi rember correctly and in there car is either a full sized shot gun or a ar platform rifle also full length
In Germany the military is forbidden to interact in their own country, except for assistance in case of natural disasters such as flooding. Even this has to be approved by the parliament as our constitution bans any military intervention in the own country.
If more firepower or special gear is needed, the police has to rely on the SWAT.
But in general, German police barely is using their firearms.
Last year 52 rounds have been fired at people by the police, 11 people were killed.
I think the military surplus gear for US police is needed as there are so many firearms around.
Gsg 9 is the Swat of our federal police and they are actually an anti terror squad. Those guys are there for tricky rescue missions and generally anti terror tasks. But here as We'll, it takes serious business for them to show up.
To my understanding, European countries can call military special forces when things get too hardcore. Am I mistaken?
If more firepower or special gear is needed, the police has to rely on the SWAT.
But in general, German police barely is using their firearms.
Last year 52 rounds have been fired at people by the police, 11 people were killed.
I think the military surplus gear for US police is needed as there are so many firearms around.