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Thanks for the information. Interesting comment on California gun laws. When I was working in IBM Research (a little under 20 years ago) as an Intern I took a

Thanks for the information. Interesting comment on California gun laws. When I was working in IBM Research (a little under 20 years ago) as an Intern I took a trip to Cupertino and one of my bosses had me reach under his passenger seat to show me they had a pistol there. It was the first and only time I have seen a civilian with a pistol. I was somewhat disappointed and sad by it, I assumed he was legally carrying it - obviously that assumption was wrong. I don't think I have ever seen NZ police with a side firearm - the approach has worked here. Our risk in NZ is that the police will become more armed over time.

agensaequivocum 6y ago
> I was somewhat disappointed and sad by it, I assumed he was legally carrying it - obviously that assumption was wrong. Not necessarily, he could have had a CCW.
- masonic 6y ago
  Only those with major political connections get CCWs in Santa Clara county, even 20 years ago.
  - agensaequivocum 6y ago
    This is true. However, the parent didn't specify who the person was or where he lived. So while unlikely it is still possible.
    - masonic 6y ago
      It specifically referred to the boss working in Cupertino, CA.