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Old 06-08-2008, 09:04   #8
Smokin Joe
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Originally Posted by mdb23 View Post
All of our commanders still have to qualify, but they get to do it on a special date set aside just for them. Apparently, they don't want to attempt the qual course alongside the troops, since rumor has it they need multpile attempts to get a passing grade.

Funny story...... we have a list of firearms that we are approved to carry on and off duty. One day the Chief shows up at the range carrying a S&W Airlight Revolver... which wasn't one of the weapons that we were allowed to carry. The range guys informed him of this, so the Chief goes back and changes the policy to include his favorite little revolver.

What the boss wants, the boss gets.
Without so much as a courtesy call to your F.I. Staff about the pros/cons of allowing such a weapon. Nice! That really puts the "I" in integrity.
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