San Bernardino shooting

[Erik88]

Are there some Frenchmen policing in Cali?

 

You saw that too huh? During the first paris attack early this year I noticed all the Mini's they were rockin.

[Oh Shoot]

Mini-14s are pretty popular with a lot of LE agencies, especially out California way. They provide the same firepower as an AR, but they don't look as scary as an AR.

 

They used to have quite wide saturation among US LEAs, including both federal and state prison systems.

 

Still lots of them used here and there in Europe.

 

- OS

[Dolomite_supafly]

You've been here for seven months and have yet to bring anything but condescension and negative comments to the community.

I'm going to speculate that's not going to change in the future.

David has already warned FTE in my loan officer/ mortgage broker thread.

[MrsMonkeyMan2500]

David has already warned FTE in my loan officer/ mortgage broker thread.

Shock collar time.

[Chucktshoes]

They used to have quite wide saturation among US LEAs, including both federal and state prison systems.

Still lots of them used here and there in Europe.

- OS

My late stepfather was a guard at the state prison in Henning. They used the Minis there and imagine they still do across the state.

[MacGyver]

Shock collar time.

Too late. Life's too short.

[felinesNfreedom]

Reckon she posts on here using the Vulcan Mind Meld? ;)

 

- OS

 

You can use your cell phone as a hot spot. Sorry by Interwebs was meaning high speed quality stuff..... 

[Oh Shoot]

My late stepfather was a guard at the state prison in Henning. They used the Minis there and imagine they still do across the state.

 

Quite a few full auto versions were scattered around both here and in Europe too.

 

- OS

[10-Ring]

Too late. Life's too short.

Guess he did get ejected this time...

[Erik88]

So, where are all the police trade in Mini's then? One would think we'd start to see them at some point.

[felinesNfreedom]

I'm always surprised to see officers toting Mini-14's. The mini is a fine rifle but for the same price you could have a much more accurate and versitle AR-15.

 

 

I saw a picture earlier today and the officer had one hanging off her back. I was surprised to see it. Thought it would all be AR-15's 

[MrsMonkeyMan2500]

Too late. Life's too short.

Oh my. The power you hold must be intoxicatingly amazing. I could never be responsible enough. But I did the instant action!

Edit: DIG. My new iPhone sucks. Edited December 3, 2015 by MrsMonkeyMan2500

[felinesNfreedom]

Anyone else listen to the news anchor talk to the lady hiding in her closet with her dog after the shootout? I'm thankful that I have better options than hiding in my closet waiting on the cops to clear the area. 

[none]

I saw a picture earlier today and the officer had one hanging off her back. I was surprised to see it. Thought it would all be AR-15's

Mini is a solid choice for a variety of situations. I trust mine and would not be with out it.

[felinesNfreedom]

Mini is a solid choice for a variety of situations. I trust mine and would not be with out it.

Not saying it's a bad rifle. It just throws me off when I see LEO carrying one instead of an AR. With all this worry of militarization of the police I did not realize they were talking about the french militarization of our police. 

[MacGyver]

Oh my. The power you hold must be intoxicatingly amazing. I could never be responsible enough. But I did the instant action!

Fortunately we rarely have to take actions like this here. The community here polices itself well enough that when someone like this comes along, they really stand out.

And, for what it's worth, the administrative realities far outweigh any perceived power. :)

[Garufa]

So, where are all the police trade in Mini's then? One would think we'd start to see them at some point.

 

Long gone.

[Erik88]

Mini is a solid choice for a variety of situations. I trust mine and would not be with out it.

 

They are reliable but I think there are better options. If I were a LEO I would want the best.

[Garufa]

They are reliable but I think there are better options. If I were a LEO I would want the best.

 

What would that be?  If I put an AR or a Mini-14 in front of you I bet you'd be up and shooting the Mini much faster. 

 

I know I would.

Edited December 3, 2015 by Garufa

[MrsMonkeyMan2500]

A name is out there now.
Sounds Muslim to me. Definatly not the spanish,black, or white name.

What's the dang name!?! I have yet to find a name or mention of race/background.

[KKing]

They are reliable but I think there are better options. If I were a LEO I would want the best.

I was just thinking about the length of the mini. I've never handled one personally (I know, what the heck) but it seems like it would be far too long for any tactical application. Collapsible stock of the AR just seems much more suited for that type work to me.


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[Hozzie]

What would that be? If I put an AR or a Mini-14 in front of you I bet you'd be up and shooting the Mini much faster.

I know I would.

But what do you want to hit? Any Mini14 I have shot is lucky to shoot 5 moa, maybe more like 10. I'll take an AR any day personally. Edited December 3, 2015 by Hozzie

[Oh Shoot]

So, where are all the police trade in Mini's then? One would think we'd start to see them at some point.

 

Long gone.

 

CDNN sold the crap out of them for five or six years there for awhile.

 

- OS

[Erik88]

What would that be?  If I put an AR or a Mini-14 in front of you I bet you'd be up and shooting the Mini much faster. 

 

I know I would.

 

The AR-15 among others. Isn't the general consensus that the AR is more accurate than the Mini? Also, aren't magazine changes easier on AR's?

 

And as KKing points out, the length could present a problem when clearing rooms/buildings.

[Erik88]

Whats a freaking MINI ? Ill probally fell dumb in about 2 sec. From sending this . Oh well

 

The Ruger Mini 14. I saw at least one officer on TV carrying one.

 

Damn, this thread got off topic fast even for us...My bad!