Well, here is a self-defense story that is going to be REALLY discussed here!
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Tucker's Mom
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Now Aldi should think twice about having that stupid sign. Although it might take sometime because actually Aldi is a German-based company. Perhaps the franchise will have to ask permission from the head office...
Axeanda45
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Wow, That is one of the first news reports I have seen along this subject that did not seem biased or anti-gun... Good for the reporters and the news station...
From what info is given, it looks to be a clear case of defending the innocent... Whether or not the CC person gets charged for being armed in a no-gun zone is still being decided. In my opinion (and I know nothing of WI laws) I dont think he should be....
From what info is given, it looks to be a clear case of defending the innocent... Whether or not the CC person gets charged for being armed in a no-gun zone is still being decided. In my opinion (and I know nothing of WI laws) I dont think he should be....
Deserteagle
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Unfortunately there is not too much to discuss here. Anyone who tries to say the shooter was in the right or in the wrong is drawing conclusions based on a short article about an event in which they did not witness.
Only thing to discuss is the effectiveness of the anti-gun sign. I give it an F-.
Only thing to discuss is the effectiveness of the anti-gun sign. I give it an F-.
I did notice that most of the comments on the news story were pro-self-protection. We'll see which direction the comments on this forum swing.
That hasn't deterred very many people on this forum from jumping right in before....usually against the gun carrying citizen.
That hasn't deterred very many people on this forum from jumping right in before....usually against the gun carrying citizen.
I think if a robber comes in with a gun of any kind he deserves to be shot dead instantly. You can never say when he will simply pull the trigger and off someone. I only need to know that they were robbing the joint and he had a shot gun. He's done in my opinion. Seems pretty clear cut. The sign is irrelevant to me because at best he was a trespasser and not a business invitee.
Deserteagle
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I agree with you. All we can do is sit back and watch the "experts" weigh in.
localgirl
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That's true. For all we know, the guy was a mall ninja itching to shoot someone when the situation didn't warrant it. Now, I kinda doubt that, and I'm pretty sure he did the right thing here, but some input from the witnesses would have been a valuable addition to the story.
The_Outlaw
~The Dude Abides~
Bravo for the concealed carrier!
In Texas, if it isn't a 'properly posted' 30.06 sign, then the sign does not mean anything.
Gee, maybe the armed robbers couldn't actually understand what that sign meant??
In Texas, if it isn't a 'properly posted' 30.06 sign, then the sign does not mean anything.
Gee, maybe the armed robbers couldn't actually understand what that sign meant??
Rhino
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In some states, those signs have no force of law. Maybe Wisconsin is that way. I wish Ohio was.
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JSDinTexas
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The article states, "Police said at least one of them was waving a shotgun ..."
I have a healthy respect for a shotgun over a handgun, that's why my bedtime partner is a Mossberg with a Glock chaser.
But all in all, Mucho Juevos up there in Wisconsin.
I have a healthy respect for a shotgun over a handgun, that's why my bedtime partner is a Mossberg with a Glock chaser.
But all in all, Mucho Juevos up there in Wisconsin.
A pistol from out of no where can easily trump a shotgun being waved, as long as the pistol shooter is fast and accurate enough. He took a big chance, but as has been said, without some more witnesses accounts of the events, who knows. I still give mucho accolades to him. This is how the tide gets turned back to the honest citizens favor. Stand up for yourself and others and stand against these types of people. It will not be an easy nor quick victory, but it is possible.
From what I read here http://www.handgunlaw.us/states/wisconsin.pdf the 'no gun' sign does carry the weight of law. It may be a company policy but I'd be willing to bet the store manager may have a different opinion on the sign now.
Good shoot. BG's down and arrested, GG okay and no bystanders injured.
That having been said, in a situation like this, is it okay to shoot the BG in the back? Like it was already said, a shotgun demands a healthy respect and if you could catch the BG pointing away from you, would that be the best time or is there a responsibility to not shoot the BG in the back?
Or is this a topic for another thread?
Good shoot. BG's down and arrested, GG okay and no bystanders injured.
That having been said, in a situation like this, is it okay to shoot the BG in the back? Like it was already said, a shotgun demands a healthy respect and if you could catch the BG pointing away from you, would that be the best time or is there a responsibility to not shoot the BG in the back?
Or is this a topic for another thread?
I would have to imagine that since you have the right to defend others as well if he has his back to you but has the gun on someone else in a justifiably threatening way then you have that right to shoot him in the back right?? Boy I can't wait to start taking my ccw courses and reading more case law re these issues.
BIGJOHN621
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The robber must not have seen the no gun sign, as we all know that those completely prevent armed robberies, since, of course, they wouldn't have taken their gun in.
Perhaps Aldi should have bigger signs next time so the robbers will see them and not rob the store.
Perhaps Aldi should have bigger signs next time so the robbers will see them and not rob the store.
S&W645
NRA Life Member
Sign may not have been in Norwegian so the BG couldn't read it. Is cheesehead a language? :biggrin:
Bob in Bristol
Bob
I`m from Wisconsin with my newly acquired CCL. To me the GG did the right thing, but now he hopes Aldi`s does the right thing. The GG did a good deed, now we wait to see if no good deed goes unpunished.
Firefighterchen
OC for Tactical Advantage
I see nothing wrong with shooting a bad guy in the back if it will save someones life.
Posted this in another thread...works here as well
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