Florida Girl
Well-Known Member
And you disarm somebody with a hunting knife how?
With the help of my friends Smith & Wesson
I have a CCW permit and rarely leave home without a firearm strapped onto me. It's a personal choice that isn't for everyone and I would never suggest someone who is not comfortable or skilled in the use of them carry.
My personal thought on crime is this: if it's a robbery (or other crime where no one is being physically harmed) then I will simply stand aside... try to be observant so I can be a good witness when the police arrive but under no circumstances will I pull out my gun and charge into the frey. If no one is being harmed then there is no need or justification for escalating the situation by confronting the criminal.
On the other hand... if someone is being harmed to the point I fear for their life.... and I don't hear sirens like they are right around the corner coming to help the victim then it's time to step up and do something.... this is why I carry and why I actively participate in defensive shooting training and competition. To be prepared for the day I hope never comes.
In the case of the bus.... I doubt anyone carrying a firearm could have got back to the back of the bus in time (you can't shoot through a herd of people trying to exit the bus) to save the victim's life.... but I'm pretty sure they could have got back there before the wacko cut off his head and gutted him. One shot... fired safely from say 5 ft right between the eyes.... criminal stopped!
I hope the coroner's report shows that the guy died on the first stab because I think it's HORRIFIC to think of him being conscious, unable to do anything and then his last thought being that he is going to die right there with NO ONE attempting to help him. I imagine that thought being hard on his family too.
There is no need to debate me on the evils of guns.... I'm pro gun and always will be. I won't try to force anyone to carry one so no need to try to force me not to. I put the time and money into good firearms, proper training, legal carry permit, on-going participation in defensive shooting training. I'm proficient in my firearm skills and well aware of my responsibilities as a gun owner..... so please spare me the "reckless gun owner" lecture... that is not me.