Armed CAP Members

[Patrick W Bass]

You all come up with the silliest scenarios.  I actually feel embarrassed for you.

[bosshawk]

At least it isn't an argument about uniforms.

[JeffDG]

At least it isn't an argument about uniforms.

Is it easier to carry in corporate or AF uniforms?

[RADIOMAN015]

Wow I can just see parents of prospective cadets coming across this thread :angel:

Frankly, if this is about safety, wouldn't it just be prudent whether authorized or not to leave your firearm at home or in your vehicle   I know in our area, a national gun manufacturer had a weapons training expert, who injured himself with his weapon, due to an accidental discharge of the weapon.   Accident can happen.  Why take a chance .

I'd be very surprised if any wing commander authorized any member to attend any CAP activity with a firearm.  IF the member really feels that threatened and needs a weapon all the time, perhaps organizationally wise it's best they stay way so the rest of us don't become targets by association. :angel:
RM

   

[SarDragon]

OK, we need to come up with a Godwin name equivalent for introducing "uniform" into otherwise unrelated threads. Instead of Godwin's Law, we have "[catchy name]'s Law.

[lordmonar]

SarDragon's Law?

You brought it up. 

[Major Lord]

Since many of us are Cops, (Judges?) Private Investigators, etc, or live in States that issue CCW's, I don't think its unreasonable for a Commander to ASK if I am carrying a firearm, ( I generally do) There is no harm in asking, since carrying a sidearm is often like putting your wallet in your back pocket; Its something you just do on autopilot.  Ordinarily, an Officer accepts the word of a brother Officer, even in CAP.  If the word of a fellow Officer is insufficient, you have to ask if your honor and dignity are compromised by complying; if not, no harm. If my Commander suddenly demanded to search me and laid hands upon me without permission, especially if such a thing occurred in public, The issue would have escalated beyond CAP's auspices. ( purely hypothetical, since my female commander is 5 feet nothing soaking wet, and I am 6-3, 220 pounds, I don't foresee a public brawl!) I think we need to clearly distinguish between a routine pre-mission deployment inspection, and a hand-search of a persons body, where the consequences of either an accurate or inaccurate accusation can have equally grim repercussions.

Major Lord
p.s. Walther PPK in shoulder holster for Mess Dress, Colt 1911 A1, in inside the pants holster for Service Dress, Ankle holster for blues and greys, and HK with suppressor with BDU's.

[RiverAux]

The IG actually said we have the authority to conduct the search.......he just thinks we should not actually do it.

Where was that said?

[Phil Hirons, Jr.]

The IG actually said we have the authority to conduct the search.......he just thinks we should not actually do it.

Where was that said?

Not in RIWG

[ol'fido]

I think we have really pegged the Mickey Mouse and Chicken---- Meters for about the last six pages here. Time to blow off the Screw It Valve.

[Flying Pig]

If you have to search your members, you have issues that extend far beyond their CCW!

Major Lord, you post nonsense and misleading information!!! Everyone knows the .45 Kimber Ultra Carry II is standard for the Service Dress, not the full size Colt 1911   Sheeeesh.......

[Major Lord]

Well, naturally any 1911 frame would be suitable, including the Kimber, which is a pretty fair mid-price 1911, Personally, I think my Strayer Voight Infinity is far superior, but you have to figure if our superiors are going to start patting us down, we my have to start carrying a "throw down" piece....maybe a Charter arms, RG, or Davis derringer........

Major Lord
Armed and Dangerous, but only according to regulations. I would rather die than break the "no CCW" rule in CAP. Totally!

[Eclipse]

I carry a musketoon...

[NCRblues]

I carry a musketoon...

GASP!! In the united peoples republic of Illinois?? Isn't that like 3 felonies wrapped in one?   

(Thank god I don't live in the land of Lincoln)

[PWK-GT]

 

I carry a musketoon...

Yeah, but you also adapted your CSU to feature tails...and wear a tri-corner hat!

Oh, crap.....I just made this a uniform thread.

[Major Lord]

But remember, there is no Federal waiting period for flintlocks....., and they were quite the "assault weapon" for repelling boarders in their day! I am sure California has the Musketoon on its assault weapons list......

Major Lord

[Buzz]

Sorry about my poor spelling, I'm on my phone and letters are way to small...

I'm about to give up as no one has responded to my question without convoluting same:

Are there any members auth (by reg and letter from wing CO) to carry firearms?

Easy question, easy answer.

And the easy answer is YES.

[Buzz]

I carry a musketoon...

Annette . . ?

[ol'fido]

The Mickey Mouse Club Song

[davidsinn]

Sorry about my poor spelling, I'm on my phone and letters are way to small...

I'm about to give up as no one has responded to my question without convoluting same:

Are there any members auth (by reg and letter from wing CO) to carry firearms?

Easy question, easy answer.

And the easy answer is YES.

Can you cite the law that requires said person to carry?