RE: [SG2] You'll never take me alive, coppers:Was RE: PA availabi lity

You wrote: 
>
>9mm ain't that bad. But, as far as I know, criminals can and do use
>eveything from zipguns to big 'ol assault rifles. When dealing with 

Myth.  Ever checked the percentages of crime which is actually carried 
out with assault rifles?  Not many at all, and even SMGs are rather 
unusual.  

>the uniform and badge. Fine on the routine beat,  but when push comes 
to >shove (like in a SG2 scenario) a high capacity 9mm might not be the 
optimal >weapon to have.

It's either that or give them an assault rifle.  Which cannot be 
carried in an inconspicious manner.  Most police calls which involve 
violence are domestic disputes between married couples.  Walking into 
that emotional minefield with an assault rifle will NOT do anything to 
calm down the situation, which is a police officer's first priority in 
almost all cases.  When "Push comes to shove" then additional firepower 
can be brought in.

John M. Atkinson