" WASHINGTON Authentic Jorge Soler Jersey , Aug. 28 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday to roll back limits on the flow of surplus military gear, including high-caliber weapons and grenade launchers, to local police departments.
The directive Trump signed lifts restrictions put place two years ago by former President Barack Obama amid a nationwide outcry over the police use of military equipment during protests, viewed by many as an unnecessary show of force and intimidation.
The Obama order prohibited local police department from getting access to grenade launchers, tracked armed vehicles, weaponized aircraft and vehicles, and firearms, and high-caliber ammunition.
Addressing a national convention of the Fraternal Order of Police in Nashville, Tennessee, early Monday, Attorney General Jeff Sessions said ""those restrictions went too far, we will not put superficial concerns above public safety"" .
Their removal will ensure law enforcement officers get the ""lifesaving gear"" they need to do their job, said Sessions, stressing that it would send a message that they ""will not allow criminal activity, violence and lawlessness to become a new normal.""
Trump's directive restored a military program called 1033. Authorized by Congress in 1990, it allowed transfer of some surplus military equipment to state and local police agencies in order to help fight drugs and then terrorism.
Obama issued an executive order that severely limited the Pentagon program in 2015, following a spate of high-profile deaths of black men at the hands of the police, including the fatal shooting in 2014 of 18-year-old Michael Brown, in Ferguson, Missouri, by a white police officer.
""Militarized gear sometimes gives people a feeling like police are an occupying force as opposed to a part of the community there protect them,"" Obama said then in announcing the reduction of the program. ""Some equipment made for battlefield is not appropriate for local police department.""
As of late 2016, an agency that oversees the ""1033 program"" had recalled at least 100 grenade launchers, more 1,600 bayonets and 126 tracked vehicles, which were tunneled through the program in past decades but listed in 2015 as ""prohibited equipment"" that could no longer be distributed to police.
Trump's decision to revive program was the latest move by his administration to stake out a controversial hardline stance on law enforcement.
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" Even though it still takes time to master, the learning curve on using a SUP is a lot less steep than learning how to surf. Admittedly, you would be best to learn to ride a SUP on flat water initially; it will definitely not take very long to get in the ocean surf, should that be what you're wanting to do.
But where do you begin with regards to deciding on a stand up paddle board? Well, it really is dependent on what sort of paddling you wish to do. You'll want to think about where you are likely to be using your stand up paddle board. If you live close to a lake, it'd be the better choice to buy a flat water SUP. Likewise, if you are living near to the ocean, a surfing SUP would be a little more ideal for you.
This SUP buyer's guide will provide you with an insight into the different types of boards, which should lets you make a much better decision on which SUP would be ideal for you.
SUP buyer's guide - Types of stand up paddle boards
All arounders
These type of boards are great for those who are just starting out on a SUP, or who are in need of a board that will surf both small waves and paddle across flat water (such as lakes). They usually come in lengths of 10 foot 6 inches (10'6") to twelve foot (12'). Widths range from thirty inches (30") to thirty six inches (36"). For those who are looking primarily to paddle across lakes, then go as wide and long as is possible, as this will provide you with the best stability. If you're looking to hit the surf, you'll need a shorter board that isn't as wide.
Remember, these sorts of boards are not designed for extreme flat water racing, or large waves - they're built so its possible to get the best of both worlds.
Surfing SUPs
If you're looking to purely surf waves with your SUP, you then want to go shorter in length (anything less than 10 foot - 10' - is a great starting point). If you are coming off a surfboard, then choosing a narrow board should be perfectly fine, but for those only starting out, you want a good width to help you with stability. Thirty-thirty two inch (30"-32") is an ideal starting point.
These boards are often based off their surfboard cousins when it comes to design - lots of rocker (the curvature of the board toward the nose), narrow tails, and various fin configurations.
Yoga sups
For anyone looking to get into stand up paddle board yoga (SUP Yoga), you are looking for a wide board for plenty of stability. Ideally you need a fairly flat board with minimal rocker, as well as a comfortable deck pad. Some Yoga SUPs have quite a square look - this will make them very stable within the water, but keep in mind it's not made to paddle much more than out to a suitable spot just offshore to practice your yoga.
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