Steve,
I recently heard that the ND occurred at the "check-in" table, and that the guilty party was in the process of having his weapon(s) inspected and "safed".
True?
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- Thu Aug 16, 2007 5:54 pm
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I'll have to wade in and agree with ShaggyDog on this one.
I was at this event when the incident occurred, and believe me, the entire area instantly got dead still for about 15 seconds -- like time stopped!
I certainly don't have any inside information on events leading up to and after the ND; however, I believe that this individual should NOT have his CHL so readily returned. He forfetted his right to have a CHL by failing to fulfill his responsibilities of having one.
"I forgot" just ain't good enough, Bubba! Whether he was carrying concealed or if had multiple guns, he was irresponsible in preserving my safety and the safety of the hundreds of other people in the room.
He was darned lucky -- the large room has a concrete floor, concrete walls and steel beams at roof level. Where did the round end up? Fortunately, it did not hit anyone else, but certainly could have struck any of us.
As a CHL holder, he has the responsibility to comply with 30.06 posted locations (argue the legality of these another day - signs are there, and until someone proves they should not be and they are removed, we're obliged to comply.)
There are large signs at the entrance requiring everyone bringing a weapon into the area for sale, service, or whatever reason, to have them inspected and safed, via a cable tie. How did he miss this step?
Finally, how did he "forget" the very basics of safe weapon handling? I.E., drop the mag, check the chamber, lock the slide open (these three should have been done BEFORE he entered) keep your finger off the trigger and always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.
Sorry, Folks, but that's at least three strikes that, IMHO, say he should not get his CHL back so easily.
And yes, I've certainly made many mistakes in my years walking this planet, and I've paid the price. I just believe we ignore the responsibilities that lie on the flip side of our rights far to often these days. People need to be held accountable for their actions.
Would we let him off with pain and legal fees if his round had crippled or killed a child or a pregnant woman? I think not.
I was at this event when the incident occurred, and believe me, the entire area instantly got dead still for about 15 seconds -- like time stopped!
I certainly don't have any inside information on events leading up to and after the ND; however, I believe that this individual should NOT have his CHL so readily returned. He forfetted his right to have a CHL by failing to fulfill his responsibilities of having one.
"I forgot" just ain't good enough, Bubba! Whether he was carrying concealed or if had multiple guns, he was irresponsible in preserving my safety and the safety of the hundreds of other people in the room.
He was darned lucky -- the large room has a concrete floor, concrete walls and steel beams at roof level. Where did the round end up? Fortunately, it did not hit anyone else, but certainly could have struck any of us.
As a CHL holder, he has the responsibility to comply with 30.06 posted locations (argue the legality of these another day - signs are there, and until someone proves they should not be and they are removed, we're obliged to comply.)
There are large signs at the entrance requiring everyone bringing a weapon into the area for sale, service, or whatever reason, to have them inspected and safed, via a cable tie. How did he miss this step?
Finally, how did he "forget" the very basics of safe weapon handling? I.E., drop the mag, check the chamber, lock the slide open (these three should have been done BEFORE he entered) keep your finger off the trigger and always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.
Sorry, Folks, but that's at least three strikes that, IMHO, say he should not get his CHL back so easily.
And yes, I've certainly made many mistakes in my years walking this planet, and I've paid the price. I just believe we ignore the responsibilities that lie on the flip side of our rights far to often these days. People need to be held accountable for their actions.
Would we let him off with pain and legal fees if his round had crippled or killed a child or a pregnant woman? I think not.