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January 25, 2012, 03:49 PM | #76 | |||
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I don't think that was a sound tactical decision. It could have opened things up to get much worse. It did lead to one of the robbbers pointing a gun at him (drawing a bead on him?). Quote:
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Here is a good discussion of the effects of concealed carry on crime. While the effects on crime rates are ambiguous, concealed carry can and does make a big difference to individuals. |
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The crime reduction related to CCW discussion is certainly a worthy subject, but the problem is that it is probably un-ending, at least from a statistical data stand point.
When I started this thread I was thinking more in terms of how we all feel when we choose to CCW on a daily basis. I know when I walk out the door I am not thinking about crime statistics, but more about what I can or would do if confronted by a BG threating myself or my family. Well, now days there is just my wife and myself, my kids are all grown and living in other states. Anyway, I find it's best to think out actions before they happen rather than waiting until it actually happens. I am not sure I would have done exactly as the CCW person in the Waffle House incident, but it's a real world situation that should be studied. You go out on a nice daylight trip to eat breakfast and all of a sudden your are defending your life. |
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I understanding about not interfering with a robber that goes to the counter and leaves with the cash. Of course, you are "trusting" the robber won't start shooting before leaving. It doesn't happen often, of course, and that is why compliance is often a very good thing to do when you (the general public, not you personally) haven't a clue about what to do or haven't thought about your options before the event starts. Quote:
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January 26, 2012, 08:28 PM | #81 |
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I believe that you should be thinking when you're carrying - that goes from not doing things that create or escalate confrontations to how you react in a robbery or car jacking.
I am glad this turned out well. If it hadn't, you can be sure the Brady Campaign would be using it as grist for their agenda pandering mill. My first thought when trying to hold criminals at gun point - especially when at least one of them is obviously armed woudl be that I'm going to get shot. I would also be thinking about the dangers to others of precipitating a shootout - that's why if I had the oportunity to simply shoot the assailants while their attention was diverted or even while their backs were turned - I'd take it. |
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