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Shotguns
I spent just over 20 years in a small city fire department in Florida. It was not uncommon during times of civil unrest to find a shotgun or two in the hosebed of the truck (this was a time when you saw guys riding on the tailboard) or in the cab. For some unknown reason, handguns were frowned upon. It wasn't kosher to carry the weapons, but everyone knew they were there and no one complained.
Thankfully they were never used, but it seemed to give some comfort when responding into a high crime area or adjacent to it. Not possible anymore in todays politically correct climate.
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