I referred to this shooting and the one in Littleton in my letter to the judge to get my CCW. I said it is the instinct of every man to desire to be the vice principal from Pearle rather than the helpless souls in Littleton. I told him I wasn't claiming "self defense" to justify my desire for a CCW because men are not programmed to defend ourselves - we are programmed to protect, even if it means our own demise.
I guess I struck a nerve, because I got an unrestricted permit in NY State on the first try. There are some officials you can actually talk sense to.