Thank you my friend.
It's a lot to think about and consider.
I tend to lean towards the Bush option.
But like you said, the 50lbs of gear is the problem.
Hopefully we never experience a shtf scenario.
a cops badge, gun, and qualified immunity, DOSEN'T protect them from death. All pigs can be killed.
I think it's time citizens started reminding cops that they are not immortal.