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Doublea A · October 25, 2011, 12:39 PM

To 45Gunner

I totally agree that running after the scum bag could open a can of worms. I remember when I was taking my CCW class, the instructor told us we should be careful of acting like law enforcement.

I would have intervene during the attack but once the criminal started running away I will not pursue him. I would only pursue them if the victim is a family member or a friend (this is where my loyalty and responsibility are).

Strangers are optional in my case because I don't know the whole story as it could be a drug deal gone badly etc. While it is unfortunate for the victim, it is their responsibility to protect themselves as well.

We shouldn't outsource our security to anybody else and not even law enforcement.

October 25, 2011, 12:39 PM	#10
Doublea A Senior Member Join Date: February 14, 2011 Location: Land of 10,000 Lakes. Posts: 132	To 45Gunner I totally agree that running after the scum bag could open a can of worms. I remember when I was taking my CCW class, the instructor told us we should be careful of acting like law enforcement. I would have intervene during the attack but once the criminal started running away I will not pursue him. I would only pursue them if the victim is a family member or a friend (this is where my loyalty and responsibility are). Strangers are optional in my case because I don't know the whole story as it could be a drug deal gone badly etc. While it is unfortunate for the victim, it is their responsibility to protect themselves as well. We shouldn't outsource our security to anybody else and not even law enforcement. __________________ [B]Future additions: Barret MRAD .338 Lapua.[B] Acquisition 2 Gen 3 Glock 19, 1 Gen 4 Glock 19, Daniel Defense V3 LW M4, Ruger SR1911, a Mossberg 500 and Remington 700 SPS AAC-SD. A fear of weapons is a sign of sexual retardation and emotional inmaturity.” Sigmund Freud