“… some exotic neurological condition predisposes one to become a cop.”
That is culture and choice.
Meurig ap Gweiryddsays
Odd how anyone can mistake an 8 ounce piece of neon yellow plastic for a 2 pound (when fully loaded) black metal Glock pistol? I know the cops around here reject applicants who show any sign of intelligence, but this is beyond ridiculous.
Actually, “target” is the wrong word. Borrow from a group with an analogous behavior problem maybe? That might be too strict. I am looking at this as an “effectiveness in rhetoric” issue as well.
GerrardOfTitanServersays
black metal Glock pistol
This is a minor correction. I completely agree that it’s asinine for a cop of 25 years of experience to confuse a handgun with a taser. However, Glocks are famous for being made mostly out of a special lightweight polymer, unlike practically all earlier handguns which were mostly metal.
Glocks are famous for being made mostly out of a special lightweight polymer
I had no idea. Is the barrel metal? Because if not, there’s no reason that literally all the rest couldn’t be made non-metallic as well, and that’s pretty scary.
GerrardOfTitanServersays
Crip Dyke
Yeah, there was a big panic about glocks when they first came out because some thought they might be invisible to metal detectors.
I figure you probably already searched, but here it is.
The polymer frame is much more lightweight than a metal frame gun. The slide, barrel and slide inserts are still metal […]
Generally speaking, even modern all plastic 3d-printed handguns still need metal bullets, and as far as I know, the still is no real gun that is invisible to metal detectors.
As for the glock, note that its plastic frame shows up pretty clearly AFAIK on an x-ray machine.
rydansays
Did the skittles thing really happen? Isn’t this a reference to Trayvon Martin? I don’t recall any cop involved in that case or anyone claiming he had a gun. Just that’s what he had on him after legally purchasing them from the nearby store.
timgueguen says
To be fair George Zimmerman wasn’t a cop. Which makes me wonder if he ever applied to be a cop.
lakitha tolbert says
#1 timgueguen
Not sure if you wanna trust the source, but on the assumption you care (because you might not):
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/07/03/george-zimmerman-trayvon-martin-trial/2485825/
consciousness razor says
Doesn’t look like anything to me.
Ray Ceeya says
I’ve known far too many gun worshiping assholes over the years. Some people go into law enforcement because they want to kill. End of story.
Raucous Indignation says
Being a fascist isn’t an exotic neurologic disorder.
Brony, Social Justice Cenobite says
“… some exotic neurological condition predisposes one to become a cop.”
That is culture and choice.
Meurig ap Gweirydd says
Odd how anyone can mistake an 8 ounce piece of neon yellow plastic for a 2 pound (when fully loaded) black metal Glock pistol? I know the cops around here reject applicants who show any sign of intelligence, but this is beyond ridiculous.
weylguy says
Being black or brown is a gun.
Brony, Social Justice Cenobite says
Also cops are a threat to people with the neurological conditions. The instinct is fine. Just choose a better target.
Brony, Social Justice Cenobite says
Actually, “target” is the wrong word. Borrow from a group with an analogous behavior problem maybe? That might be too strict. I am looking at this as an “effectiveness in rhetoric” issue as well.
GerrardOfTitanServer says
This is a minor correction. I completely agree that it’s asinine for a cop of 25 years of experience to confuse a handgun with a taser. However, Glocks are famous for being made mostly out of a special lightweight polymer, unlike practically all earlier handguns which were mostly metal.
Crip Dyke, Right Reverend Feminist FuckToy of Death & Her Handmaiden says
I had no idea. Is the barrel metal? Because if not, there’s no reason that literally all the rest couldn’t be made non-metallic as well, and that’s pretty scary.
GerrardOfTitanServer says
Crip Dyke
Yeah, there was a big panic about glocks when they first came out because some thought they might be invisible to metal detectors.
I figure you probably already searched, but here it is.
https://www.quora.com/Why-are-some-firearms-like-the-Glock-made-of-plastic
Generally speaking, even modern all plastic 3d-printed handguns still need metal bullets, and as far as I know, the still is no real gun that is invisible to metal detectors.
As for the glock, note that its plastic frame shows up pretty clearly AFAIK on an x-ray machine.
rydan says
Did the skittles thing really happen? Isn’t this a reference to Trayvon Martin? I don’t recall any cop involved in that case or anyone claiming he had a gun. Just that’s what he had on him after legally purchasing them from the nearby store.