Posted on 12/25/2008 1:56:26 AM PST by marktwain
ORLANDO -- Two people remain on the loose after an attempted mugging at Fashion Square Mall Tuesday night.
Police said a woman got off a bus at a stop near the Bank of America at around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. The woman was walking across the mall parking lot, when three men, including one armed with a handgun, tried to rob her.
A bystander saw what was happening, pulled out his own gun and exchanged gunfire with one of the muggers.
The suspects ran, but one was later caught. That suspect was wounded, but did not realize it until police caught him.
The suspect's injuries were not life-threatening.
The mugging victim was not injured.
Florida has some really good second amendment enforcing laws - it may actually become a safe place again.
I still wonder why thugs attempt to ply their trade knowing full well the intended victim or a bystander could be armed.
I’m stoked, getting my CCW permit next week. Probably also going to get a .380 too. All I have right now are long guns.
Thats awesome, I’ve had mine for over 10 years now - and yeh, I carry.
A .380? Try a 45.
Why use 5 bullets when just one will do.
For carrying around? I think it will be too heavy and bulky, I’m 6’1”, 180 lbs.
Heck, if that wasn’t an issue, I’d go for a .50 Desert Eagle or something stupid like that lol
I also carry a .45 - I don’t want the recipient coming back to sue me ;-)
I have a CCW and carry a Keltec PF9 and this is something I worry about.
Damn I hate lawyers!!!!!
WTF!
Why do you have a CCW
Sell the dam weapon, get some training, or grow a spine.
Talk about a waste of a CCW.
JMHO
I live in Texas and have had my CCW since 1995. Thankfully I have never had to pull-the-trigger...just slide my jacket back and expose a shiny 1911 one time to a surprised, bat-weilding thug. He had that "That's not fair" look on his face.
I snagged a Ruger 380...it is the best pocket pistol on the market....
Just reminding everyone the responsibility that goes with it, and maybe push some common sense legislation. Chill out.
I'm gonna try not to let that ruin my Christmas.
There are some resonably sized .45’s that can be carried.
Stopping power i.e hydro shock is what I believe in.
“A .380? Try a 45.
Why use 5 bullets when just one will do.”
Cause its hard to conceal a 45 in shorts and a t-shirt.
WTF is that?
What part of "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."
needs legislation?
Check out a Glock 9 model 26. I pocket carry it and it rides easy. Very compact for a 9mm. I find a holster is too tough to hide with shorts. The key is a heavy leather 2 inch wide belt. And off course the right shorts, I wear cargo shorts.
I also use a standard backpack with some BOG as my transporter and spare ammo carry to and from the car. I keep a fanny pack inside the BOG as a just in case holster. Mostly left in the car.
If I’m not mistaken, Florida prohibits legal action against someone lawfully exercising their right to defense under the Castle Law.
Texas has the Castle Law too...which allows for self defence, defence of others and defence of property.
Of course one MUST know the exact terms and conditions of the law... In Texas, there are different laws regrarding the time of a crime and the the defence and force used; defence at nightime or in daylight can make a difference.
Suggestions? I’d love to check out the options. I know from reading the many gun porn threads on FR that Springfield Armory seems to be the favored manufacturer.
But remember, this is FL, we go around very lightly dressed most of the time here. It’s 72 right now in fact.
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