• El Paso, Texas, officer under review after pulling gun on children
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In my state, even so much as pulling back your coat to reveal a holstered gun, in the context of an interaction that could even remotely escalate to violence, is considered "brandishing" and is illegal. My state is not Texas, but "shows of force" are a stupid fucking idea and shouldn't be the first response of someone with a gun, let alone a cop, let alone one surrounded by children.
Except when you're a cop. Drawn guns is pretty the norm across the USA if there is even a hint of danger towards an officer/officers. I highly doubt most cops intend on destroying everyone they've ever drawn a gun on.
You're kinda arguing semantics. Substitute "aren't prepared" in place of "don't fully intend" and there's no issues at all. And that seems to be completely in line with what Boatplugs' point was to begin with.
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