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In this week's Inside EMS podcast quick clip, hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss what would happen if paramedics and EMTs were allowed to carry guns on duty.

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"I am not convinced that we should be armed inside those ambulances," Chris said. "The first time a paramedic shoots somebody, it's going to change the game of EMS forever."

Kelly counters Chris' argument with comparing it to a derivative of the blood in the streets argument.

What are your thoughts on arming paramedics? Do you think it will ever happen? Sound off in the comment section below and stay tuned for the full Inside EMS podcast tomorrow.

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Inside EMS is a weekly podcast delivering industry news and hot topics to EMS personnel. Every Friday, hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson, discuss EMS life through good-natured banter and expert perspectives. Cebollero, now an executive leadership coach, is a former EMS chief, while Louisiana-based Grayson is a critical care paramedic and respected EMS educator. Their vehicle for delivering the news and know how is that of two medics sitting on the truck between calls. Their mission is to make all listeners, EMS insiders.

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