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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsNo grenade launchers, bayonets: Shelby County Mayor wants to prohibit some weapons for Sheriff's Off
https://www.localmemphis.com/mobile/article/news/local/shelby-county-mayor-wants-to-prohibit-some-weapons-for-sheriffs-office/522-00123410-08d7-45d2-a56d-9dc36983e064September 4, 2020
Updated: 5:18 PM CDT September 4, 2020
MEMPHIS, Tenn. Mayor Lee Harris said Friday that next weeks Shelby County Commission agenda is a whopper. So, he thought hed talk to reporters about.
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I mean bayonets, he said, ... weaponized aircraft, grenade launchers, weapons that require a 50-caliber round or higher.
There are a total of a dozen weapons on the list.
We all know you dont need a grenade launcher to keep residents safe in Shelby County."
Holy fking shit! For this Democratic leader to propose banning these weapons of war, someone must be discussing a purchase. Just a guess on my part. Grenade launchers & weaponized aircraft?
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No grenade launchers, bayonets: Shelby County Mayor wants to prohibit some weapons for Sheriff's Off (Original Post)
SheltieLover
Sep 2020
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Might be trying to get out ahead of some sick agenda shitbag gov has planned!
SheltieLover
Sep 2020
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Baked Potato
(7,733 posts)1. I can imagine the lax accountability of this weaponry.
And, the ammo too.
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)2. Horrifying concept, imo
Violent crime in Memphis area is off the charts, even pre-covid. Like #1 in the nation, last I saw.
But they do not need this stuff. 😳
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)3. Might be trying to get out ahead of some sick agenda shitbag gov has planned!
Would not surprise me one bit if gov lee tried this crap.