Another scenario in which a life was saved by someone with a CCL

2014-09-26T14:31:39-04:00

Another case to promote CCL. Unfortunately one innocent victim could not be saved. Thoughts?

http://www.funker530.com/woman-beheaded-by-islamist-in-oklahoma-concealed-carry-saved-2nd-victim/

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 26 at 2014 2:51 PM

2014-09-26T14:51:18-04:00

It's amazing we don't hear more about such events....but then again we have to realize the media just doesn't want to do it.

Response by TSgt Joshua Copeland made Sep 26 at 2014 2:53 PM

2014-09-26T14:53:49-04:00

I personally support both conceal and open carry. I would love to see Gen Amos' suggestion that all E6 and above (including Officers) be armed with a side arm while on duty.

How many mass shootings have to you seen at a Gun Show? Gun Free areas are simple just target rich areas. All except for a few "mass shootings" have occurred in "gun free" zones to include military bases.

Response by Maj Chris Nelson made Sep 26 at 2014 6:04 PM

2014-09-26T18:04:10-04:00

But....but....but..... according to Moms against guns, this NEVER occurs....a GOOD GUY with a GUN will NEVER stop a BAD GUY with a GUN.....

With that being said....I carry. I have NO desire to use it, but I also have no desire to use the fire extinguisher that I have in my kitchen....but I will not hesitate to use either one of them in a situation that I deem the use as required.... I will also not loose much sleep over it either!

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 27 at 2014 12:16 PM

2014-09-27T12:16:50-04:00

I understand what you are saying, but the man was an off-duty officer, not just Joe from down the street, makes circumstances change a bit when referring to a CCL.

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 27 at 2014 2:14 PM

2014-09-27T14:14:10-04:00

This is a rare example of a "good guy with a gun stopping a bad guy with a gun" (not a gun, a knife. I shudder to think what might have happened if he did have a gun). The major difference is this guy is a trained professional that has years of service under his belt, not some Jim-Bob-Joe that fancies himself as regulator of good order and justice.

Response by Col Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 28 at 2014 12:44 PM

2014-09-28T12:44:53-04:00

I don't yet have a CCL, since the state of MD makes it almost impossible to obtain one. But I like to give folks the benefit of the doubt and would like to think that most of those to do obtain a CCL are responsible people who have taken the CCL course seriously. Yes this particular individual was an off duty officer and I respect that. But IMHO I would think that there are many folks not employed in law enforcement, who do have CCLs, who would have done the same thing. Hence the reason for CCLs.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 28 at 2014 1:06 PM

2014-09-28T13:06:27-04:00

I am surprised the media admits someone with a gun stopped the maniac. But they are quick to point out it was a reserve police officer. You sure wouldn't want to give the impression that a regular citizen with a gun could prevent these types of situations. People need to come to the realization that a good guy with a gun is a good thing. And just may have an impact on these situations with these fanatic lunatics.

Response by SFC William Farrell made Aug 5 at 2016 12:42 PM

2016-08-05T12:42:51-04:00

These need to be published on a regular basis Col Private RallyPoint Member until its no longer needed to be. Its too bad you live in such a communist state! I do too for that matter but not as bad as Cali! Thanks for the share.