it's been known to happen... 
Posted on 10/08/2015 5:38:51 PM PDT by Impala64ssa
After several brutal Muslim terror attacks in Jerusalem, in contrast to many American mayors, the mayor of Jerusalem is saying that more guns are the answer.
Although such an announcement has not been made publicly or explicitly, Walla! News reports, police and local authorities have unofficially given instructions to civilians to carry personal weapons.
Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat has however issued an official statement urging residents of the capital to carry licensed firearms to increase their personal security.
"The mayor encourages licensed gun owners to carry their weapons to increase security. He himself serves as a personal example of this," the Jerusalem municipality said.
According to the municipality, Barkat was carrying his licensed Glock pistol on a recent tour of Beit Hanina with police to improve the security of Jerusalem's light rail as well as last February when he thwarted a terrorist attack against a haredi man.
"Given the current escalation [of violence] in the security situation, those with a licensed firearm who know what to do with it must go out with [their weapon] - it's an imperative," Barkat told Army Radio on Thursday. "In a way, it's like military reserve duty."
It's more useful too. But more civilian patrols are also needed.
While Barkat is correct, gun owners do increase security, there also need to be significant reforms in enabling Israelis to carry guns and in protecting their civil rights after they use a firearm to defend themselves. That last part is where civil rights groups like Honenu play a crucial part.
As to the former, some progress has been made, but not nearly enough.
The guidelines will add Jerusalem and 41 other cities, towns and local councils, to the list of areas considered “high-risk” or “high-priority,” such as including West Bank settlements, where residency can make it easier to receive a permit if one meets other criteria.
That was last year. A lot more work needs to be done.
Common Sense Gun control in Israel: making sure your Gun is well maintained and your aiming skills are practiced enough to hit the target.
A knife can beat a gun at 20 paces. This is personal for me as my nephew and his wife live in Jerusalem.
The Muslims do not live with other people - and don’t want to, except as their rulers. The Muslims need to be removed to their own Muslim countries where they can learn to live peacefully - or at least when they attack it will be against their own and not innocent Christians, Jews, Hindus, and other “infidels.” Get them out. ASAP. . Same for Europe and USA.
If folks can pack in the Holy Land, then why can’t all the states allow the same?
Please tell me that he didn’t actually write “Walla”! Oh dear lord, just take my guns now and kill me.
And that is exactly what should be said..if one of these Arab Jihadists comes at me with a knife, I take em out with a gun..you wouldn’t hear that kind of statement being said here in America, instead we have the “Shelter in place” BS with is another term for “Just sit there and wait to die”
it's been known to happen... Get the proper geometry and load to be able to handle muzzle rise.
>> Please tell me that he didn’t actually write “Walla”! Oh dear lord, just take my guns now and kill me.
I’m afraid he did... because he’s accurately writing the name of the source he’s quoting: Walla! News. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walla!)
But hold your suicidal fire, because I’m pretty sure it’s not a homonym of that famous French expression “Viola!”. :-)
On the other hand, if you’d really like me to take your guns now, I can oblige you. Freepmail me your address.
best mayor ever
Ah! Yes! The Famous Twenty One Foot Rule Also known as The Tueller Drill
Sergeant Dennis Tueller, of the Salt Lake City, Utah Police Department wondered how quickly an attacker with a knife could cover 21 feet (6.4 m), so he timed volunteers as they raced to stab the target. He determined that it could be done in 1.5 seconds. These results were first published as an article in SWAT magazine in 1983 and in a police training video by the same title, "How Close is Too Close?"A defender with a gun has a dilemma. If he shoots too early, he risks being charged with murder. If he waits until the attacker is definitely within striking range so there is no question about motives, he risks injury and even death. The Tueller experiments quantified a "danger zone" where an attacker presented a clear threat.
I have been thinking of visiting Israel in the spring.
Will have to find out what their policy is for tourists and protection.
EXCELLENT call! Ha ha! Thank you! Lol! I am wiser.
You’re more than welcome!
Now, let’s get back to those guns you want me to take off your hands... :-)
Lol! I’m still cracking up. I’m such a dork. I reread it and am just chagrined! Lol! Thanks, NT!
I just read my/your thread to my wife and we both decided that you'd best take my guns BEFORE I ACCIDENTALLY HURT MYSELF. :) lol
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What is a walla?
Half of a walla-walla.
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