11-28-2010, 05:00 AM
A belief being widespread does not by itself suggest to me that it is true.
A good friend of mine used to be an HPD officer in Honolulu. Not only were they permitted to carry their firearms concealed while off duty, they were required to do so. Some didn't carry anyway while off duty because they felt a heavy burden of responsibility, in case something unfortunate should happen where the gun caused more trouble than it prevented. Apparently they had seen enough Murphy's law stuff, coupled with what damage a malcontent could do, that some of these professionals were willing to go without.
A good friend of mine used to be an HPD officer in Honolulu. Not only were they permitted to carry their firearms concealed while off duty, they were required to do so. Some didn't carry anyway while off duty because they felt a heavy burden of responsibility, in case something unfortunate should happen where the gun caused more trouble than it prevented. Apparently they had seen enough Murphy's law stuff, coupled with what damage a malcontent could do, that some of these professionals were willing to go without.