Show Notes
Her job is to protect Parliament. She just won an award for service. And in the photo: Finger on the trigger, muzzle pointed at a fellow officer. "It wasn't loaded." Rule #1 of gun safety: Treat every gun as if it is. Thousands noticed. The Met didn't order remedial training. It said the criticism was because she's Muslim. What would you trust this police force with? Policing? Gun safety? Evidence? And can an institution this corrupted by ideology ever recover? Peter Boghossian goes live with Paul Sharp: Retired police officer, firearms instructor, and BJJ black belt martial artist with over 40 years of experience. Follow Paul Sharp • X • YouTube • Facebook • Instagram Find Peter Boghossian • X • Newsletter • Donate • Podcast • All Socials
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