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The Homeland Security Act of 2002 extended law enforcement authority to special agents of 24 Offices of Inspectors General in agencies throughout the government, with additional provisions to enable other OIGs to qualify for law enforcement authority. Though OIG offices are often thought of as being responsible for policing internal corruption at executive agencies, they are also tasked with conducting external criminal and civil investigations regarding the use of agency resources.

As a result, even obscure agencies such as the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board’s Office of Inspector General now have armed federal agents. This summer, before the expansion of the IRS was approved by Congress, Republican congressman Matt Gaetz specifically singled out the RRB as an example of the excesses of an armed bureaucracy when he introduced a bill to stop federal agencies from stockpiling ammunition.

> The Homeland Security Act of 2002 extended law enforcement authority to special agents of 24 Offices of Inspectors General in agencies throughout the government, with additional provisions to enable other OIGs to qualify for law enforcement authority. Though OIG offices are often thought of as being responsible for policing internal corruption at executive agencies, they are also tasked with conducting external criminal and civil investigations regarding the use of agency resources. > As a result, even obscure agencies such as the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board’s Office of Inspector General now have armed federal agents. This summer, before the expansion of the IRS was approved by Congress, Republican congressman Matt Gaetz specifically singled out the RRB as an example of the excesses of an armed bureaucracy when he introduced a bill to stop federal agencies from stockpiling ammunition.

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Always thought it was absurd that as an enlisted Marine, who completed all of the weapons training required, still has to abide by the same bullshit gun laws as a civilian. You're a professional warrior, but you have to abandon your weapon in most places? What?!

Historically, when warriors went to places where the people were uncomfortable having so many armed men, they might politely request that they hang their swords and axes on the wall. It's within reach, in case they need it, but it makes the host feel better, and as a guest it is your duty to be a good guest.

Of course, I'm of the opinion that EVERYONE SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO CARRY A GUN, ANYWHERE, ANYTIME, ANYWAY. Felons included. If this was the way of the world, there would be so many dead criminals in a matter of weeks, we'd get very close to utopia.