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So I mentioneed upthread about the BLM protest near my home last week. It was organized by some local virtue signaling kids. It was apparent that some unsavory groups were interested in showing up and creating chaos. I called my local police dept to get details the day before and they expected over 1,000 protesters. I asked about security and the lady on the other end wasn't very encouraging. So then I asked what I should do, her response was whatever you think you should do. That was chilling and for the first time in my life I had to seriously consider a defense plan for my family and home against a violent mob of people. I and my neighbors would need to be ready.
As it turned out, there was a massive LEO presence. MASSIVE. Police from surrounding towns, county agencies, Dept of Homeland Security, SWAT and K-9 units, Police helicopters. It must have cost millions of dollars. At the end of my block, 12-15 plain clothesmen in full tactical gear were blocking my street. I walked over to thank them for being there. They were appreciative for that. The show of force was overwhelming. The bad folks who had been spotted doing recon the previous day and earlier that day, decided to go back to their mommy's basement and not have their asses beat or worse.
One more thing. I've never asked or been asked before by neighbors. But for 24 hours the first question neighbors would ask each other was, "do you have a gun?" And those who didn't, wished that they did. I never realized how well armed my neighborhood was. One neighbor said he sent his wife and kids to his in-laws so they wouldn't have to see him shoot people who tried to enter and loot his home.
Thank God, LEO did a superb job. And do mean SUPERB, love those guys! It was peaceful. But I think I can safely say, that after these riots, any mention of repealing the 2nd Amendment by leftists now, would be like touching a political third rail.
As it turned out, there was a massive LEO presence. MASSIVE. Police from surrounding towns, county agencies, Dept of Homeland Security, SWAT and K-9 units, Police helicopters. It must have cost millions of dollars. At the end of my block, 12-15 plain clothesmen in full tactical gear were blocking my street. I walked over to thank them for being there. They were appreciative for that. The show of force was overwhelming. The bad folks who had been spotted doing recon the previous day and earlier that day, decided to go back to their mommy's basement and not have their asses beat or worse.
One more thing. I've never asked or been asked before by neighbors. But for 24 hours the first question neighbors would ask each other was, "do you have a gun?" And those who didn't, wished that they did. I never realized how well armed my neighborhood was. One neighbor said he sent his wife and kids to his in-laws so they wouldn't have to see him shoot people who tried to enter and loot his home.
Thank God, LEO did a superb job. And do mean SUPERB, love those guys! It was peaceful. But I think I can safely say, that after these riots, any mention of repealing the 2nd Amendment by leftists now, would be like touching a political third rail.
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