Universal Cry for help for nearby CHLs

[uthornsfan]

How about yelling

CONTACT FRONT or whatever direction it is coming from.

I think you might get assistance from people other than CHLrs IE Leos or current / prior service members

[rbwhatever1]

Crazy funny stuff here. I think the sound of a cartridge exploding would get everyone's attention real quick.

[MadMonkey]

Sorry, but I'm not going to use the excuse of assuming that a woman tied up on the side of the road may be involved in something consensual in order to avoid my obligation as a human being to at least investigate wether or not she in fact needs assistance.
IMHO this whole thread is based on someone's complete misunderstanding of what an instructor was suggesting. There is little doubt in my mind that the instructor was telling his students that if they did in fact have to pull their weapon around other people that they should clearly state that they have a CHL not as a cry for assistance from other CHLs, but in order to avoid being shot by another CHL who might otherwise mistake them for the BG.

An "excuse" to not act? No. It's minimizing risk and not playing hero when you or your loved ones are not involved and when you have no clue what is actually going on. There are just too many variables in play, and I trust pretty much nobody outside of my family to tell me the truth. Sure, ask if either of them needs help if you want, but even then I'm not making a judgment call.

If there's an obvious threat to someone's life, then I'd be more inclined to take action, but even in that situation it's dangerous since you don't know the circumstances leading up to that point.

[jmra]

Sorry, but I'm not going to use the excuse of assuming that a woman tied up on the side of the road may be involved in something consensual in order to avoid my obligation as a human being to at least investigate wether or not she in fact needs assistance.
IMHO this whole thread is based on someone's complete misunderstanding of what an instructor was suggesting. There is little doubt in my mind that the instructor was telling his students that if they did in fact have to pull their weapon around other people that they should clearly state that they have a CHL not as a cry for assistance from other CHLs, but in order to avoid being shot by another CHL who might otherwise mistake them for the BG.

An "excuse" to not act? No. It's minimizing risk and not playing hero when you or your loved ones are not involved and when you have no clue what is actually going on. There are just too many variables in play, and I trust pretty much nobody outside of my family to tell me the truth. Sure, ask if either of them needs help if you want, but even then I'm not making a judgment call.

If there's an obvious threat to someone's life, then I'd be more inclined to take action, but even in that situation it's dangerous since you don't know the circumstances leading up to that point.

So, you want to wait until he slits her throat?
"The Only Thing Necessary for the Triumph of Evil is that Good Men Do Nothing"
BTW, this has nothing to do with having a CHL, being armed or unarmed. It is about the responsibility that individuals have for each other in a civilized community. Just because we pay someone to watch out for us doesn't mean we stop watching out for each other. I am no hero but I have prior to having a CHL stepped into situations in order to assist someone in distress. You may be able to turn a blind eye, but I have two young boys I am teaching how to become strong young men of character. I can not afford to look the other way.

[MadMonkey]

So, you want to wait until he slits her throat?
"The Only Thing Necessary for the Triumph of Evil is that Good Men Do Nothing"
BTW, this has nothing to do with having a CHL, being armed or unarmed. It is about the responsibility that individuals have for each other in a civilized community. Just because we pay someone to watch out for us doesn't mean we stop watching out for each other. I am no hero but I have prior to having a CHL stepped into situations in order to assist someone in distress. You may be able to turn a blind eye, but I have two young boys I am teaching how to become strong young men of character. I can not afford to look the other way.

*whoooooosh*


I'm out.

[SlowDave]

Since many CHL's carry several loaded magazines; maybe three shots {pause} followed by one shot {pause} then three more shots(SOS) into the air would send a signal of distress and call for backup?

You gotta put some kind of smiley or something before someone takes you seriously there Oldgringo!

I think I'd rather just worry about me and not coordinating with more strangers than necessary.

[Oldgringo]

Since many CHL's carry several loaded magazines; maybe three shots {pause} followed by one shot {pause} then three more shots(SOS) into the air would send a signal of distress and call for backup?

You gotta put some kind of smiley or something before someone takes you seriously there Oldgringo!

I think I'd rather just worry about me and not coordinating with more strangers than necessary.

Yes, I was being sarcastical. There ain't no flies on you, SlowDave.

[gringo pistolero]

"The Only Thing Necessary for the Triumph of Evil is that Good Men Do Nothing"
BTW, this has nothing to do with having a CHL, being armed or unarmed. It is about the responsibility that individuals have for each other in a civilized community.

Like MoJo said, if you want to be a cop, go to The Police Academy, and be a cop.

[mojo84]

I believe being a good Samaritan is part of being a Good American citizen. It doesn't take a CHL or police academy attendance to be a Good Samaritan.

[jbarn]

"The Only Thing Necessary for the Triumph of Evil is that Good Men Do Nothing"
BTW, this has nothing to do with having a CHL, being armed or unarmed. It is about the responsibility that individuals have for each other in a civilized community.

Like MoJo said, if you want to be a cop, go to The Police Academy, and be a cop.

One need not be cop to intervene in the assault or worse of another.

[WildBill]

"The Only Thing Necessary for the Triumph of Evil is that Good Men Do Nothing"
BTW, this has nothing to do with having a CHL, being armed or unarmed. It is about the responsibility that individuals have for each other in a civilized community.

Like MoJo said, if you want to be a cop, go to The Police Academy, and be a cop.

One need not be cop to intervene in the assault or worse of another.

Nor does one need to have a CHL.

[wakeboard]

I like 'Run Forest, Run!' better.

There's two 'R's in my name, son.

[AJSully421]

Your backup is on your hip.

[Pecos]

I like 'Run Forest, Run!' better.

Probably much more effective!

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[jimlongley]

I have been checking this thread, mostly for comedy, since I first posted, and just this morning I came up with a couple.

RELOADING!!!

or

I'm out, anybody got any .45ACP?