Posted on 04/04/2009 6:31:02 PM PDT by Chickensoup
There are cops and there are other cops. There was a mass shooting at a nursing home in the southeast a week or so ago that was ended when the only cop on duty in the little town arrived, went in and shot the bad guy. That’s the sort of cop we all hope will arrive when we are in trouble. Someone refresh my memory with his name and jurisdiction as we should praise the good cops properly.
After the teacher bled to death at Columbine, police from many small upstate NY communities, state police and school officials were trained in the new way of doing business. From now on, a highly trained small group of officers would burst into the facility with the object of shooting the shooter. The school officials were trained what to do when the officers burst in, weapons drawn and shouting orders. I guess nearby Binghamton didn’t get the memo.
Don't let anyone give you grief about your choice, it's a solid weapon. Practice, practice, practice. Point shooting, instinctive shooting, shoot from the hip.
Is it a S&W or a Taurus or some other weapon.
Smith & Wesson. And you make a good suggestion about the shoot from the hip. If I aim wildly while jerking it out, it does no good.
Thanks for that. I’ll remember to practice that at the shooting range.
Even if there are standing rules suggesting they "secure the perimeter" and "wait for tactical units"...they were cowards to not enter a prevent further bloodshed.
I would have entered (granted, only if armed) as a private citizen.
That mayor in New York was more aggressive.
Name escapes me.
Inevitably, something happens and the only thing the cops do is stand around with their hands on their pistol butts while some hapless tow truck driver tries to direct traffic.
Worthless pieces of excrement.
That’s been replaced with “Quality Service Always” around these parts.
A fine choice. Now don't forget the speed loader and extra ammunition.
And get thee to a range and practice!
Then maybe they should be joining us in protesting some or all of this never-ending parade of silly laws that put them in harm's way to enforce.
Yes, range here I come.
And I’m going to buy ammunition with every extra cent I have. For the pistol AND rifles.
Do pick up a couple of speedloaders for that revolver.
I recommend the Safariland brand. They're a bit quicker and easier to use than most other ones.
Best,
L
*Then maybe they should be joining us in protesting some or all of this never-ending parade of silly laws that put them in harm’s way to enforce.*
That might be a good idea. The Nut cases who go on the killing sprees don’t need automatic weapons.
Or are you also saying the Police shouldn’t be called out
on someone gunning down people.
I'll join you in that. If these pu$$ys don't have the guts to go in, they could give the gun to some MAN who will.
Yes.
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