Fatal Accident with M&P in Detroit

[ricklee4570]

It is all speculation until a factual report comes out.

 

[MIST]

I don't know that this makes them exempt to laws that exists in most states prohibiting possession of a firearm in bars or where alcohol is served. At least while off duty. Departmental policy does not trump law.

There have been some incidents locally where off duty cops + guns + fights = trouble and people getting fired.

The State of Florida does indeed exempt off duty law enforcement officers from the restrictions placed upon "Concealed Weapon Or Firearm License" holders. The exemptions may be limited by policies set forth by the officers employing agency. Nothing in Florida State Statute prohibits an off duty law enforcement officer from carrying a concealed firearm anywhere within the State.

 

[scattershot]

So..... Any followup on this story?

 

[NUTTBALL763]

I would love to know what actually took place in this situation. The whole thing is really suspicious. As a LEO I don't go anywhere without a firearm. Like Mist said we are exempt from normal CCW rules unless your general orders sets a rule. It all comes down to being responsible in what your doing. To the guys getting into bar fights off duty probably are not responsible enough to have the firearm let alone a badge.

 

[Wee Hooker]

I could see this happening if he was re-holstering. I have a scar down my leg to proove it's possible to catch a double action trigger shoe inside a holster just the right way to not feel it 'staging' before it goes off (I know better now!). Loudest shot you will ever hear. As for his M&P, I can't imagine it discharging while riding securely in his holster. As others have said, there has to be more to it.

My carry M&P compact has a mag disconnect safety. I usually pop the mag out a 1/4" before holstering the gun if it's loaded. Once it's firmly seated and the trigger covered, I snap the mag into place. I do it for just this reason.


As for thE rest of the original sketchy story: Somebody has some serious splain'n to do!

 

[kris7047th]

I have NO manual safeties on my M&P9c, but I do keep it in a good holster that covers the trigger guard until I draw my gun.
The whole thing has huge questions to be answered.