June 22, 2014, 05:22 AM | #76 |
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In reading the whole thread (again) seems like it is about 50/50 engage, don't engage.
As most times I am out in public, actually walking in a store, a mall, I am accompanied by my Wife of 21 years, I could care less for being a interfering part time Cop. I do work now and again for my Son's Security Company, in uniform, armed. But with my Wife, on our daily activity's, my only concern, said Wife! In shooting most items for some 60 years, I have a good idea what will stop hand gun rounds. And that is where you will find us. Under cover, with a view. As many of the young Police Officers I have trained, have on majority never been in a fist fight, let alone a gun fight, me standing with my Glock 19 in hand is not going to happen. Getting shot in a "Man with a gun" call, is not my desire. So holstered, till, and if required, is the mode I would be in. And no, commands of "Drop the GUN!" Is not my style, I see you as a threat, you are going to get shot, a lot. I have a Wife, Kids, and Grandkids who need me around for a while longer, thank you. |
July 14, 2014, 10:11 PM | #77 |
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I think this is one of those nightmare scenario-types most CC'ers hope they're never in. A BG in a store or bank waves a gun around, maybe fires a shot into the ceiling. You could whip out your weapon and put him down instantly, but you decide it doesn't meet the "imminent danger" requirement and do nothing. Then the BG blows a young mother's head off.
Could you live with it? "She would be alive today if I......" It makes you think of the fundamental question, "how many lives should be 'sacrificed' before I decide to engage?" Last edited by Ruark; July 14, 2014 at 10:24 PM. |
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I fail to see where getting my head, my wife's head, my kid's heads, and 3 or 4 other innocent bystander's heads as well as the young mother's head blown off benefits anyone. |
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Reading the thread again changed my mind. I initially thought that the reaction of the Walmart victim was an act of courage. I now believe that he was brave, but foolish. The bottom line is that he's not around to explain his actions.
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