C-dub,
I don't know for certain that they wouldn't, but I'd sure not want to be the one to test them.
jt88,
"No one is ever going to get prosecuted for popping a mass shooter."
I wouldn't want to test that idea either.
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- Mon Dec 28, 2015 2:04 pm
- Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
- Topic: Why California CCW holders probably won't help with an active shooter
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3937
- Mon Dec 28, 2015 12:08 pm
- Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
- Topic: Why California CCW holders probably won't help with an active shooter
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3937
Re: Why California CCW holders probably won't help with an active shooter
MechAg94,
While being under-gunned is a worthy consideration, I maintain you and I among the rest of us CHLers/LTCers took the time and expense to be CHLers/LTCers
Yes, yes, I can hear some assert we've a moral obligation to save others and to "some" extent, I agree.
Would I work to save a child, or a pregnant woman?
Yes.
Would I feel compelled to save some strapping young guy who could himself be armed and save himself, but decided no, he wouldn't get his hands dirty with a gun. (yes, I'm doing some assuming)
Sorry chum, you're on your own along with the rest who were able, but decided not to defend themselves by getting a CHL/LTC and a gun.
I don't owe that lot my serious risk of body, home, and savings...
While being under-gunned is a worthy consideration, I maintain you and I among the rest of us CHLers/LTCers took the time and expense to be CHLers/LTCers
Yes, yes, I can hear some assert we've a moral obligation to save others and to "some" extent, I agree.
Would I work to save a child, or a pregnant woman?
Yes.
Would I feel compelled to save some strapping young guy who could himself be armed and save himself, but decided no, he wouldn't get his hands dirty with a gun. (yes, I'm doing some assuming)
Sorry chum, you're on your own along with the rest who were able, but decided not to defend themselves by getting a CHL/LTC and a gun.
I don't owe that lot my serious risk of body, home, and savings...
- Mon Dec 28, 2015 11:28 am
- Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
- Topic: Why California CCW holders probably won't help with an active shooter
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3937
Re: Why California CCW holders probably won't help with an active shooter
Breny414,
Yes, it does rather sound that way.
Some big city (D.C. for one) Chiefs of Police and Sheriffs like Joe Arpaio among others, are all for CHL/LTC folk to go actively after active shooters without any consideration of the legal exposure/media hounding that very well might ensue as the ugly aftermath, assuming you survive.
Not to mention your own potential mistaken identity as one of the bad guys. Who's to inform the late arriving LE you're one of the good guys?
This isn't a complete list of why assuming the role of law enforcement/soldier by taking out the active shooter is fraught with more peril than is immediately apparent.
Yes, it does rather sound that way.
Some big city (D.C. for one) Chiefs of Police and Sheriffs like Joe Arpaio among others, are all for CHL/LTC folk to go actively after active shooters without any consideration of the legal exposure/media hounding that very well might ensue as the ugly aftermath, assuming you survive.
Not to mention your own potential mistaken identity as one of the bad guys. Who's to inform the late arriving LE you're one of the good guys?
This isn't a complete list of why assuming the role of law enforcement/soldier by taking out the active shooter is fraught with more peril than is immediately apparent.
- Mon Dec 28, 2015 10:27 am
- Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
- Topic: Why California CCW holders probably won't help with an active shooter
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3937
Re: Why California CCW holders probably won't help with an active shooter
One of the common observations made regarding CHLers/LTCers is they have taken the time and expense to legally arm "themselves".
If others choose not to, they the CHLers/LTCers are under no obligation to save their bacon in an active shooter situation.
I got my CHL for me and mine.
Is that selfish of me?
Yes, as I'm not willing to face the various litigious horrors, media persecution, etc., the man in the video outlined if one steps up to the plate to save others.
If threatened, I'll defend myself, family and friends, but you're on your own.
When I got my CHL, I didn't take oath to defend the rest of the world.
If others choose not to, they the CHLers/LTCers are under no obligation to save their bacon in an active shooter situation.
I got my CHL for me and mine.
Is that selfish of me?
Yes, as I'm not willing to face the various litigious horrors, media persecution, etc., the man in the video outlined if one steps up to the plate to save others.
If threatened, I'll defend myself, family and friends, but you're on your own.
When I got my CHL, I didn't take oath to defend the rest of the world.