I wasn't writing the opening line to the newest "thriller". Walt wanted details, so I gave him some details. That's all.
Thanks for the low down CM. I understand a little better where you're coming from with the statements you've made.
I wasn't writing the opening line to the newest "thriller". Walt wanted details, so I gave him some details. That's all.
I thought the news reported a three month old baby was there as well. True or not, some of those kids should have been home in bed. Now they will be having nightmares for years to come.
Sad situation.
That was my thought as well.
WTF is a parent or other adult doing taking a 6yr old to a movie at midnight?
I even heard that some of the kids there were as young as THREE!
To me, this is nothing more than self-centered & irresponsible actions of the parents!
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How much solace you think they will get from being able to stand at your grave side saying to no one in particular "He died trying to save a stranger."?
I'm just askin.
I have been sending faxes and emails to all kinds of public officials all morning. I can't help but feel lives could have been saved in Aurora if a few of those people had been carrying. with everyone on the floor someone with a concealed handgun could have had a clear shot at the killer. I believe ALL states should issue CCW Permits which are good in every state. Criminals very easily find guns, now to put guns in the hands of good citizens.
What do you think?
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Who would you leave behind? Wife? Children? Girlfriend? A mother or father at the least. How much solace you think they will get from being able to stand at your grave side saying to no one in particular "He died trying to save a stranger."?
I'm just askin.
What was ultimately fortunate in this incident is that the perp's AR-15 jammed, as they often do when fired a lot. And he did not know how to un-jam it.
Thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families and to the community there.
Honestly, the best option with tear gas and crowds moving fast to get out of the way the best option would be to send family and friends toward the door while you dump a mag in his direction. Which eould be sure to draw his fire away from family membets. Saddly the new target would be you. Since he had level 3 armor on there isnt much of a chance of getting a clean shot off into his gas mask.
I would be aiming for his dome. Ballistic helmet or not maybe I could have rung his bell long enough to make him dizzy? Then close in with a knife in tow.
Where did you hear it was level 3? ... you wouldn't have known he had armour on anyways..you would still be going for the headshot? Is that normally the first place you shoot instead of com?
Although the complaint is that this JOKER bought his weapons legally, the latest information would refute that very premise. We are now hearing whispers that Dipstick was under the care and treatment of a mental health professional for what could only be a mental deficiency of some sort. In other words, if true, he was never LEGALLY authorized to purchase a firearm in the first place.
I'm going out on a limb here to make a prediction, that now that every theater is looked at for weapons by the cops and theater managers, the only ones they are going to prevent are those of us who legally conceal carry. The patrons coming out of these theaters, late at night, into darkened and often isolated parking lots are now a criminals best friend. If the crime rate under these conditions doesn't rise in the next few months, crooks are dumber than ever. Personally, under these circumstances, you couldn't get me within a mile of a theater, as situational awareness for avoiding criminals in the first place is foremost in my mind.
I'm going out on a limb here to make a prediction, that now that every theater is looked at for weapons by the cops and theater managers, the only ones they are going to prevent are those of us who legally conceal carry. The patrons coming out of these theaters, late at night, into darkened and often isolated parking lots are now a criminals best friend. If the crime rate under these conditions doesn't rise in the next few months, crooks are dumber than ever. Personally, under these circumstances, you couldn't get me within a mile of a theater, as situational awareness for avoiding criminals in the first place is foremost in my mind.
What is the penalty for carrying concealed in a place f business that has a sign that states no weapons?
The reason I ask is, my local movie theater has a sign on the front door, but not on the side door. A legal carrying citizen could enter that door and not be aware of the sign on the front.
I totally agree. A situation like this calls for a defensive action. The key is to not draw the shooter's attention. The best way to accomplish this is by hunkering down behind the best cover you can find.
Here's where the choice comes into play:
If you're not armed and the shooter spots you, it's way too late to run - you're at the shooter's mercy.
If you are armed and the shooter spots you, you have a fighting chance to take him out, or, at the very least, cause him to look for defenseless targets.
If you're alone, hunker down. If you're presented with a good shot athe the obvious bad guy, you have a (really quick) decision to make...