(Liberal Washington is still an open carry state)
It is not only not “happy”, it was stupid.
There are places and events under which you can legally use your weapons.
Under the law, this was not one.
I assumed Marysville was in the patriotic side of eastern Washington. Much to my surprise, it is just a little east of Puget Sound and just a little north of Seattle.
A lot can go sideways.
Not breaking news.
Someone in an earlier thread on this remarked that Coastal is like Cabela’s with animal husbandry gear added in. Not the sort of place to expect unarmed customers.
I’m seeing multiple posts on this thread indicating disdain of the lawlessness on the part of the vigilantes. Before spouting off like that I would suggest checking the laws within the State/jurisdiction in question. In some places lethal force is approved for apprehension regarding felony crimes. Also for consideration, in some places a felony theft is determined by $$$ amount of thievery. In this case several tools totaling over $1000, in some jurisdictions theft over $100 is a felony.
I’ll reiterate that before some armchair, legal-scholar, internet warriors go off about how somebody is an idiot; perhaps you should research rather than assuming you know what you’re talking about.
The name calling doesn’t help your cause either. That is the go-to tool of left wing liberals. Those lacking substantive, logical, and cognitive argument resort to name-calling and shouting down. We here are better than that.
I can’t believe this happened in Snohomish County. Guarantee there will be no follow up, and each will be arrested for discharging their firearms within city limits.
Mark my words.
Don't Talk to Cops Part 1, in which a law professor tells you to NEVER talk to the police.
Don't Talk to Cops Part 2, in which a police officer tells you to NEVER talk to the police.
Detaining thieves is not being a “vigilante”.
Thieves have no right to safe thievery.
Thieves have no right to escape detention.
Thieves have no right to run someone over.
Is there risk to pulling your gun? Do you own every bullet that you fire? Do you have to live with the consequences?
Yes.
Marysville is about five miles from where I live. I would have probably done the same thing.