Time To Get Rid of Concealed Carry Bans?

beenthere · Jul 23, 2012

Could lives have been saved had Colorado not banned concealed carry?
Many believe so, even police officers themselves.

I live in one of the only two states that have no provision for concealed carry by permitted civilians. A researcher who tracks concealed carry statistics claims several potential mass murders are stopped each year by legally armed civilians, often without a shot being fired. Most of these mass killers are frightened little boys trying to make themselves famous as they go out in a blaze of glory. When confronted by a confident, armed adversary, many such shooters surrender with little more than a whimper.
http://www.legallyarmed.com/resources/policearticle.html

MILWAUKEE - A Milwaukee man will not face any charges after shooting a robbery suspect at a Milwaukee grocery store.

Read more: http://www.wisn.com/Man-Who-Shot-Aldi-s-Robber-Won-t-Face-Charges/-/9374034/10936444/-/toe7tk/-/index.html#ixzz21UJcqxgS

Mr Neutron · Jul 23, 2012

I like this idea, too:

http://www.opencarry.org/

nontheist · Jul 23, 2012

beenthere said:
Could lives have been saved had Colorado not banned concealed carry?
Many believe so, even police officers themselves.

I live in one of the only two states that have no provision for concealed carry by permitted civilians. A researcher who tracks concealed carry statistics claims several potential mass murders are stopped each year by legally armed civilians, often without a shot being fired. Most of these mass killers are frightened little boys trying to make themselves famous as they go out in a blaze of glory. When confronted by a confident, armed adversary, many such shooters surrender with little more than a whimper.
http://www.legallyarmed.com/resources/policearticle.html

MILWAUKEE - A Milwaukee man will not face any charges after shooting a robbery suspect at a Milwaukee grocery store.

Read more: http://www.wisn.com/Man-Who-Shot-Aldi-s-Robber-Won-t-Face-Charges/-/9374034/10936444/-/toe7tk/-/index.html#ixzz21UJcqxgS

Yes after its clear on what he was wearing a person with a concealed weapon could have ended the threat very easily. He was a smart guy I am sure he targeted Cinemark because of their anti-conceal policy.

Winter Woman · Jul 23, 2012

nontheist said:
Yes after its clear on what he was wearing a person with a concealed weapon could have ended the threat very easily. He was a smart guy I am sure he targeted Cinemark because of their anti-conceal policy.

All it would have taken was a shot to the head or a shot to the foot. Either way he would be down.

nontheist · Jul 23, 2012

Winter Woman said:
All it would have taken was a shot to the head or a shot to the foot. Either way he would be down.

Well the media got the fact twisted again, he wasn't wearing bulletproof armor on his chest area.

bullwinkle60 · Jul 23, 2012

I'm all for owning a gun but I don't think its a good idea to be carrying one around with you. Too many unstable people out there.

doc111 · Jul 23, 2012

Winter Woman said:
All it would have taken was a shot to the head or a shot to the foot. Either way he would be down.

lol!

Do you know how difficult it is to make a head shot? I imagine the foot would be even more difficult. Anybody who had ever had ANY firearms training is trained to aim for "center mass" (the chest/abdomen). This is the best way to stop a violent subject and have the best chance of hitting your target. ;-)

doc111 · Jul 23, 2012

nontheist said:
Well the media got the fact twisted again, he wasn't wearing bulletproof armor on his chest area.

Most vests won't stop a round from an AR-15/M-4 assault rifle, something MOST cops carry in their patrol cars thanks to the North Hollywood shootout. Even if one wasn't available, most soft vests will only stop 1, maybe 2 rounds..........and it's like being hit in the chest with a sledge hammer by Barry Bonds! lol!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Hollywood_shootout

Winter Woman · Jul 23, 2012

bullwinkle60 said:
I'm all for owning a gun but I don't think its a good idea to be carrying one around with you. Too many unstable people out there.

That's why you carry.

Mr Neutron · Jul 23, 2012

Even if he was wearing body armor and somebody double tapped him in the chest, it would have knocked him down or at least stunned him momentarily. Enough of a distraction to subdue him.

Winter Woman · Jul 23, 2012

doc111 said:
lol!

Do you know how difficult it is to make a head shot? I imagine the foot would be even more difficult. Anybody who had ever had ANY firearms training is trained to aim for "center mass" (the chest/abdomen). This is the best way to stop a violent subject and have the best chance of hitting your target.

I found out by accident that I'm a natural with a gun and I don't know why. First time shooting skeet I shot 18 out of 21. First time with a hand gun I never missed the target 100 runs.

I don't carry. I should. In the heat of the moment I know so many things go on more than I'll ever know. But, if you have a gun and you don't try you're a coward.

Mr Neutron · Jul 23, 2012

bullwinkle60 said:
I'm all for owning a gun but I don't think its a good idea to be carrying one around with you. Too many unstable people out there.

I hope you never have to find out why people carry.

Winter Woman · Jul 23, 2012

nontheist said:
Well the media got the fact twisted again, he wasn't wearing bulletproof armor on his chest area.

So much for big media news coverage.

Mr Neutron · Jul 23, 2012

Winter Woman said:
I found out by accident that I'm a natural with a gun and I don't know why. First time shooting skeet I shot 18 out of 21. First time with a hand gun I never missed the target 100 runs.

I don't carry. I should. In the heat of the moment I know so many things go on more than I'll ever know. But, if you have a gun and you don't try you're a coward.

Annie freakin' Oakley

doc111 · Jul 23, 2012

Winter Woman said:
I found out by accident that I'm a natural with a gun and I don't know why. First time shooting skeet I shot 18 out of 21. First time with a hand gun I never missed the target 100 runs.

I don't carry. I should. In the heat of the moment I know so many things go on more than I'll ever know. But, if you have a gun and you don't try you're a coward.

Most females are very good shots. We need more female snipers in the military! lol!

deprave · Jul 23, 2012

I spent my entire boyhood running around shooting stuff like 12 hours a day and I still suck.

Winter Woman · Jul 23, 2012

doc111 said:
lol!

Do you know how difficult it is to make a head shot? I imagine the foot would be even more difficult. Anybody who had ever had ANY firearms training is trained to aim for "center mass" (the chest/abdomen). This is the best way to stop a violent subject and have the best chance of hitting your target.

I do know what you mean. It is very hard especially with a moving target.

doc111 · Jul 23, 2012

Winter Woman said:
I do know what you mean. It is very hard especially with a moving target.

............and under STRESS!!!!!!!!!! :shock:

Winter Woman · Jul 23, 2012

doc111 said:
Most females are very good shots. We need more female snipers in the military! lol!

Actually, I think I would have loved that. I enjoyed working nights because of the edgy feelings in the dark.

doc111 · Jul 23, 2012

Winter Woman said:
Actually, I think I would have loved that. I enjoyed working nights because of the edgy feelings in the dark.

I'm a little scared now.

lol! J/K!

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