Sobering article on the Garland TX murders - Page 4

Bark'n · August 9th, 2008, 08:19 AM

ccw9mm... I'm just watching that on FNC now... Looks like "China's Segway Security Cops" are working out real well, so far!

Hagphish · August 9th, 2008, 11:40 AM

Although, Minneapolis, MN is often called Murderapolis, our murder rate for the city in which I live is actually down from last year at this time. But, it seems like there are stabbings, muggings, and shootings everyday here. I live in a small fairly quiet neighborhood in Mpls, but I never feel like carrying a gun is not warranted.

I was out a few nights ago having a few drinks, so needless to say I was not carrying. I really hate the feeling of not being able to protect myself against thugs that are armed. Even in a large group of my buddies and I, I always feel the need to carry.

Carry everyday always. No exceptions.

NCHornet · August 9th, 2008, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Biloxi Bersa

Elsewhere in this forum (under the Law Enforcement discussion) I posted a thread about a Mississippi deputy on his way to D. C. for an Air Force reserve stint. He stopped in Gastonia, NC for the night and as he went out to his car to retreive a few things he was shot to death by two teenagers (one 17 and the other 16) who tried to rob him. Investigators said it appeared he did not have his service weapon with him when he died.

These tragic stories give reinforcement about always being prepared and always, always carrying.

I think I just learned my lesson.

I heard about this on our local news. They said the kids were 16 years old that did this? What type of monsters are we raising?? My wife picks at me for always having my sidearm or two with me at all times, but I promise you if thugs are going to take me out the story is going to go a little different!! Hopefully taking them with me!!
Be safe, be prepared at all times!!!

NCH

ouch · August 9th, 2008, 12:53 PM

Sad story, I've slowly gotten a couple to belive me its way better to have a gun everyday and not need it than, need it and not have it.

RebelKangaroo · August 10th, 2008, 01:13 AM

Ugh, I watched that drivel. Good lesson, but that waste of skin can rot in hell just the same.

elgriton · August 11th, 2008, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Eagleks

Yep.... got approached by a guy... and all types of red flags came up. I had my 2 grandkids with me, ... and we were at a place checking it out as a potential for my daughter's wedding. My 'gut' feeling has served me well in many situations (long story). I had just come from work, and they are one of those businesses who will fire you if you have a gun in your trunk, so after work we're left unarmed as well wherever else we go ... such as this ....

I was right to be "aware".... and when this guy got close... asking for some money, I noticed he had one hand always under his jacket ( a jacket and sweat suit on a 100* humid day ?? ). Few moments later noticed a knife under there that he had at the ready in his hand. Talked to him and then walked from the situation.... he knew, I knew... and I think he was afraid to give it a try because I was not showing any fear or nervousness at all.... and he couldn't decide if maybe I was armed (he even asked me if I carried & I just smiled) . That told me, he was worried about people carrying and getting his own backside shot. He kept checking out my shirt and waist line and I kept my right side away and unvisible to him no matter which way he went, as he bounced around.

But, damn was I ticked for being unarmed... and cussing my place of work for their anti- BS. I want to hurry up and retire or figure out a way to conceal a gun in my car that they won't ever know at work.

I cross the border everyday into Mexico and almost every other day, on my way in, get pulled for inspection by the Mexican military so no carry for me during my work day. Good thing the international bridge is only about a mile from the my work area. I work in a controlled environment with gated security and we have never had a problem, but that leaves me unarmed during my commute. All you can do sometimes is remain aware of your surroundings and listen to that little voice in your head.

762 · August 11th, 2008, 11:45 AM

i went shooting with a buddy of mine this past weekend. he has a ccw but does not carry because "it's to much work". he was kinda blown away that my sidearm is never w/i 3 feet of me.

Paco · August 11th, 2008, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 762

i went shooting with a buddy of mine this past weekend. he has a ccw but does not carry because "it's to much work". he was kinda blown away that my sidearm is never w/i 3 feet of me.

Then why did he go through the trouble of getting his CCW?

Fixintu · August 11th, 2008, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Paco

Then why did he go through the trouble of getting his CCW?

Maybe he was disappointed they didn't actually issue him a CHL badge?

762 · August 11th, 2008, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Paco

Then why did he go through the trouble of getting his CCW?

primarily so he didn't have to pay the $25 brady tax each time he buys a gun... a bunch of people in NV have a ccw just for that reason alone.

August 9th, 2008, 08:19 AM	#31
Bark'n VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: West Central Missouri Posts: 2,619	ccw9mm... I'm just watching that on FNC now... Looks like "China's Segway Security Cops" are working out real well, so far! __________________ -Bark'n Semper Fi "The gun is the great equalizer... For it is the gun, that allows the meek to repel the monsters; Whom are bigger, stronger and without conscience, will prey on those of us who without one, would surely perish."

August 9th, 2008, 11:40 AM	#32
Hagphish Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Mpls/STP Posts: 116	Although, Minneapolis, MN is often called Murderapolis, our murder rate for the city in which I live is actually down from last year at this time. But, it seems like there are stabbings, muggings, and shootings everyday here. I live in a small fairly quiet neighborhood in Mpls, but I never feel like carrying a gun is not warranted. I was out a few nights ago having a few drinks, so needless to say I was not carrying. I really hate the feeling of not being able to protect myself against thugs that are armed. Even in a large group of my buddies and I, I always feel the need to carry. Carry everyday always. No exceptions. __________________ I'm married to my Kahr.

August 11th, 2008, 11:45 AM	#37
762 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 722	i went shooting with a buddy of mine this past weekend. he has a ccw but does not carry because "it's to much work". he was kinda blown away that my sidearm is never w/i 3 feet of me. __________________ Let's Roll - Todd Beamer MOΛΩN ΛABÉ

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August 9th, 2008, 12:53 PM	#34
ouch Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 175	Sad story, I've slowly gotten a couple to belive me its way better to have a gun everyday and not need it than, need it and not have it.

August 10th, 2008, 01:13 AM	#35
RebelKangaroo Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 87	Ugh, I watched that drivel. Good lesson, but that waste of skin can rot in hell just the same.