Posted on 07/17/2012 3:03:03 PM PDT by marktwain
Since the George Zimmerman shooting of Trayvon Martin, Sunshine State gun laws have come under scrutiny. But, Florida senior Samuel Williams, by shooting two goons during an Internet cafe robbery, has made a pretty good case for the right to carry concealed firearms.
Williams, 70, was minding his own business at the Palms Internet Cafe, in Marion County, when two thugs burst in, looking to rob the establishment. One of the suspects, 19-year-old Duwayne Henderson, brandished a gun, and the other guy was wielding a bat.
Of course, the other patrons were absolutely terrified. But, not Williams. When suspect Henderson turned his back, the Florida senior pulled a .380 semi-automatic gun, and started firing away at the crooks.
At this point, it looks like Williams, a licensed conceal carry owner, won't face any charges. Frankly, the man deserves a medal. If more law-abiding citizens owned firearms, and knew how to properly use them, there would be far less violence on the streets. Some people are predicting the Florida senior will now become a Second Amendment poster boy.
The statistics don't lie. The zip codes with the strictest gun laws, also have the highest numbers of rapes and murders. More firearms equals less crime.
Both of the suspects suffered minor gunshot wounds. You can view the amazing surveillance video here.
Duwayne got the Du-bang.
Bump.
Ah, I remember the Browning Hi-Power. You could get the beautiful engraved version for the outrageously high price of $155!!!!
Back in 1960 I bought my first gun from a newspaper ad. It was an Argentinian Luger for $40. It even had a grip safety. All matching parts except for two.
Oh America, how I miss you.
“The gun was broken and rusty and wasn’t loaded. Nobody was going to get hurt,” he said, standing with crutches.”
Oh, Duwayne, poor baby. Shame on us for not realizing that. If the president had a son, he would look like Trayvon, but do you think, perhaps, he might act like you? Just askin’.
I didn’t see much about Williams escalating things on that thread. Don’t disagree with your comments, you’re right about the risk about not firing on someone armed in flight, he can turn quickly and effectively. And that action could place you in legal jeopardy in many states. Probably better to keep comments on the other thread there. I might not have fired while they fled, but I don’t have any problems with your assessment of the situation or Williams.
For an elderly man who probably has a little arthritis in his hands, a 380 isn’t a bad choice. I used to have no problem with my 10 mm, but I’ve thought seriously about dropping down to a 9 mm or 380 because of arthritis. I dropped from a 300 WM to a 325 WSM for an elk rifle for the same reason, arthritis in my shoulder, and I’m only 58. I think the old guy made a wise choice.
Correctamundo, for the most part (the Walther made its first appearance in the fifth novel). And remember that Bond was "the best shot in the Service," and that he had used the Beretta successfully for more than 15 years before having it taken away (due to it getting stuck in his pants, with a silencer on it, at the end of "From Russia with Love" while trying to shoot Soviet Col. Rosa Klebb in a Paris hotel room). He hated to lose the Beretta, even though he knew that the Walther was a superior weapon, a "real man-killer" according to "Q".
I don’t remember what the Renaissance model of the Brownings went for. I do recall you could get a set of 3 in any of 3 grades. The 3 were the Hi-Power, .25 auto, and .380 auto.
I had the local hardware store in Defuniak Springs order mine. The price was $104.50. I had ordered it in 1968 but thought the 68 Gun Control Act might affect my being able to purchase it.
Knowing that I wasn’t sure it would be delivered, Mr. King phoned my and told me the gun was in but I could take my time and he would hold it for me. I went ahead and drew the money out of my savings and picked it up. They came with a Browning rug back then and the polish and bluing were about as good as it gets.
Yeah, you’re right, not many comments in that vein, but it just rubbed me the wrong way. When the panic’s on, clear judgment is hard to come by. I was very impressed by the man’s steadiness and firm resolve under pressure. Sort of thing I saw in my WWII vet dad a couple of times when things got ugly — though Williams is too young for WWII AND Korea, he might be an early Nam alumnus.
I was thinking much the same thing. Just watching this septuagenarian move into position in a combat crouch then take upper hand very professionally, as if it’s second nature. The police didn’t detain him and he’ll not be charged (at least someone has good sense). I’ll bet on military or police background.
Hail to the hollow point yarddog. Even my 22 LR are hollow. Why waist the ammo when one shot will do.
“Carry without printing”.....um, not sure I understand the question?
If the Punisher had a grandpa, he’d look like Samuel Williams.
I meant, how do you carry a .45 concealed without the outline of the pistol showing through your clothing ("printing")?
The right kind of holster and the right clothing (loose shirt, sweater, jacket, etc. covering it). Also, NC is an open carry state.....so she’ll often just do that. No covering at all.
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