APS Police Chief Steve Tellez walked into his deposition yesterday with a big iron on his hip. The semi-automatic pistol is almost comically large for a man of his stature. He told us later, it was a Kimber 45, link. His gun is far bigger than the weapons he issues to even the most qualified and experienced gunfighters under his command.
Kimber tactical weapons are a favorite of professional gunfighters and wannabe gunfighters alike.
He wears on his belt what appear to be two high capacity magazines. If he carries in them, what is commonly known as police positive ammunition, the gun is easily powerful enough to blow a student's head off.
Since APS is fond of lining children up in rows, an errant round from Tellez' hand cannon could potentially kill or maim a number of students with a single shot.
What is not so obvious is whether Tellez can shoot his big gun safely and effectively. Has he qualified with such a big gun? Can he hit the broad side of a barn?
Steve Tellez, shootist or menace?
I would ask to see the public records of his firearms qualification, but I can't.
A search of APS award winning website for his firearms qualification results produced zero hits.
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