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Police in NSW now carry military rifles to 'deter' threats. Is it for safety or 'intimidation'? (www.sbs.com.au)
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The $94.3 million, "high-visibility, intelligence-led" Armed Response Command (ARC), which was officially launched on Sunday, was among a range of reforms introduced by the NSW government after the Bondi Beach terror attack on 14 December 2025.

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[–] -1 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

This is fucking stupid, I can see the point of using SMGs, but full rifles?

Way too bulky, heavy and annoying

EDIT:

I see my mistake, I ment that I can see the point of SMGs in a special situation, like in an active terror attack, not day to day, I am sorry for the confusion.

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