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Everyone should have it. Police and civilians. If you can afford it, buy it.
I used to agree with you, but I'm starting to wonder if it's really for the best.
I think military-grade equipment and weaponry should only be used by responsible people who are trained to use them safely and in accordance with the laws of their country. The misuse of such items could lead to serious harm and destruction, so it is important that only those with the proper training and experience are able to access them.
I believe that only the most dire situations should be employed with military-grade equipment and weapons. Such weapons have a lot of power, thus they should only be used when absolutely essential to protect the public.
I believe that only military personnel should utilize military-grade tools and weapons, not civilians. Military-grade tools and weapons are effective and can result in significant harm if utilized by anybody who is not a trained professional.
I'm starting to believe the same way. They're called "military grade" for a reason, right?
Military grade doesn’t really mean anything. As long as you’ve trained and know you’re equipment then you should have it, civilian or not
To answer, I would need context to know exactly what you're asking.
If you're asking whether law enforcement should have military type equipment, I would say "It depends". There are a lot of people who, whether as a knee-jerk reaction or a need to show solidarity with their political tribe, are quick to say that law enforcement should never have military equipment.
I tend to think of all tools as just that - tools. It's not important to me who has used this tool up until now. What is important to me is if that tool will aid or hinder my current task.
Take MOLLE vests for example. The military learned some time ago that flexibility was a major predictor injury. While hard plate body armor does significantly reduce torso mobility, it usually doesn't impede the hips much. The traditional police uniform, with the vest and the 3 inch leather belt, not mention all the do-dads... inhibits motion in both torso and hips. With that in mind, I absolutely believe police should switch to MOLLE vests.
Should police have tanks? Depends on if your definition of a tank lines up with mine. If you're calling a Bearcat or MRAP a tank, they're not. Armored vehicles make it harder for a person to shoot the cops driving them. That's it. Bearcats and MRAPS don't have giant turret guns that can vaporize a house like an M1A1 Abrams tank could. That armor actually gives law enforcement the opportunity to provide more underved leeway to barricaded suspects who take shots at the vehicle. Those vehicles also regularly get used for rescue missions of other types.