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Originally Posted by Okotokian
Makes it appear as if the Forces are fearful and running scared. Relax, I know they're not. But it just doesn't seem right that in times of crisis and threat the military presence seemingly disappears from our streets. However, that's easy for me to say given I don't wear a uniform. Will be interesting to see what actual soldiers think.
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Again, this is a force protection issue. Nothing more. FYI, the US military are NOT permitted to wear cammies off post on most bases- for this exact reason.
I have no issue getting shot at and playing IED hopscotch in places like Afghanistan, been there several times and done that. I'm really not interested though in getting greased going to get a coffee at lunch with nothing more than my truck keys in my hand!
Again, it's a force protection issue-nothing more. Unarmed people in uniform are now targets. If they want to let me take my C8 and 9milli home, no problem. Otherwise I'll leave the CADPAT in my locker.