Rob Furlong opening a shooting school in Edmonton

[CaberTosser]

If a person was banned from having firearms because of having been mischievous in a manner completely unrelated to guns or violence how many would you have 1899b? He's not been accused of any violence, never had a complaint from the public levied against him as noted by the EPS themselves, but you sure seem keen on insinuating he's unfit to run a shooting school because of what was noted in the article or told to you by your 'friend'. For something so minor you sure seem to have a vendetta against the fellow. Is he not allowed to earn an honest living because you heard some stuff and figured you should spend a few minutes behind your keyboard to sully his name a little? I'm curious what your real motivation is here, because it sure seems excessive. "Sketchy Rep" indeed, a little heresy from an armchair expert bent on dragging someone's reputation around.

Ask yourself this: How would you stand up to the very scrutiny you're dishing out, and how would you appreciate some anonymous person 'urinating' on your
name? I guess you feel it's entitled because of his notoriety that maybe he should be brought down a peg or two...

I've certainly attacked people's character on here, but generally leave that to convicted criminals and poachers. Bad people, guilty people.

Admitting an alcohol problem doesn't equate to violence, many drinkers can be sad, introverted, mischievous or whatever. It doesn't automatically equate to violence or dangerous behavior, you're stretching the relation. Aside from that, it's entirely possible the 'admission' and counseling were just part of going along with the program to retain employment, perhaps he really wasn't/isn't a heavy boozer and just needed to jump through those official hoops because they were presented as the proper route to take in the disciplinary process.

[gopher]

Another classic amateur outdoorsman thread.

[Elko]

If his behavior that got him fired has nothing to do with firearms, which I do not see in any news articles, why would he not be allowed a firearms school. He has already proven he can handle a rifle well.
There is a lot more to being a cop than guns.

[Okotokian]

What he did was immature, not criminal or dangerous. It's something I would expect to hear my sons or their friends doing. "Stupid, dumb, what were you thinking, that's gonna earn you a suspension". Not "You're fired, your reputation is ruined and you can no longer earn a living with or even own firearms".

[Carbon Caster]

Originally Posted by Robmcleod82

Have none of you guys played hockey? Way worse stuff goes on in your kids dressing rooms with no alcohol involved. The proper response for the guy that got ****ed on would have been to punch the guy out and continue about his business not drag a war hero's name through the mud. It's great for cowards to judge the acts of men that volunteered to go off to war and serve there country, and may have came back a little off (not saying Furlong did I don't know the man). Give your heads a shake fellas ##########

Great Post minus the euphemism that I ####'ed out!!!

I do not approve of his actions that lost him his job; but I do respect the man, and his service to our country, enough to wish him the best, and I hope he has found peace from the demons that no doubt he carries on our behalf!!!

Would love to learn a thing or three about long range shooting from the man, but doubt my wallet is thick enough to justify that ever happening.

I look forward to reports back from those of you who will be fortunate enough to take his course.

[marlin1]

Originally Posted by 1899b

Yeah cuz all divorces end well. LOL!!!!! Are u serious dude??

yeah I'm serious dude , if she doesn't sign the firearms officer may inform her dude

[covey ridge]

Originally Posted by 1899b

He had a history of SEVERAL disciplinary infractions with the EPS. If I admitted to the CFC I was an alcoholic and had trouble with liquor I know for a fact my renewal would be in jeopardy. But an individual ousted by a law enforcement agency for that fact can open a firearms school? Hmmmmm....... The system is all about double standards me thinks.....

Not ousted!

When I read the link provided I read:

The Law Enforcement Review board said Furlong should be allowed to go back to work.

That there was no evidence that Furlong's character was so flawed that he was not fit to continue as a police officer.

Furlong had no complaints from the public

Furlong had been an outstanding officer for seven years

At the time of that article Furlong was still a member of the EPS and but he was suspended til the matter is concluded.

The most negative thing I read is that Furlong has admitted to a problem with booze and has taken steps to correct it.

Now I don't know about you guys, but I know of many gun owners that have had problems with booze and no one has taken away their guns. I know of several Police officers who also had problems with booze and have taken steps to overcome and still have their jobs. I also know of at least one teacher who admitted and corrected a booze problem and still teaches.

I know and have read about many people from all walks of life that have overcome faults and have went on to respectable productive lives. The system is not about double standards but innocent til proven guilty and then an opportunity to heal and move on.

[Kanonfodder]

Lots of slander short on facts. Closed and several you should tread carefully about what you post