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She Ran to Gunfire, and Ended It
NYT ^ | November 6, 2009 | JAMES C. McKINLEY Jr.

Posted on 11/07/2009 4:39:03 AM PST by Daffynition

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To: razzle

“Anyone know why it took well over 5 minutes for someone to shoot at the terrorist, on the largest Army base in the world? And then to be stopped by an off duty female civilian?”

I know the answer: Because normal law-abiding citizens aren’t allowed to carry on Federal installations.


21 posted on 11/07/2009 5:11:53 AM PST by PLMerite (Speak Truth to Stupid.)
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To: xrmusn

I guess we have to keep Sgt Munley and her family in our prayers now. That is about our only recourse.


22 posted on 11/07/2009 5:14:44 AM PST by maica (Freedom consists not in doing what we like,but in having the right to do what we ought. John Paul II)
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To: KC Burke
“Like most of use, when our military is not deployed, it doesn't “carry” as a matter of course when at the classroom, takinng the kids to ball practice or filling out paperwork at the “main office”.”

In this war without fronts, It looks like that policy will deservedly be under review.

23 posted on 11/07/2009 5:16:33 AM PST by marktwain
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To: razzle

I’ve read earlier reports that she was there in 3 minutes. Is it an issue with you that it was a female officer?


24 posted on 11/07/2009 5:18:10 AM PST by mefistofelerevised
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To: maica

Good point. The Slimes targeting her for retribution?

I wouldn’t doubt it. Like I said, I’m VERY skeptical that ANYONE in the Slimes, including the Faux “Conservative” David Brooks, thinks that shooting a homicidal muzzie is a good thing.

Maybe she should change her “intended homes” to something the Slimes didn’t “report” on.


25 posted on 11/07/2009 5:18:26 AM PST by samtheman
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To: Daffynition
She ran toward him, continuing to fire....

Wow. Hat is off, eyes blurry.

26 posted on 11/07/2009 5:22:53 AM PST by BibChr ("...behold, they have rejected the word of the LORD, so what wisdom is in them?" [Jer. 8:9])
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To: razzle

Excellent question. I’d like to know that myself.


27 posted on 11/07/2009 5:24:01 AM PST by tioga ( November 6, 2012 - Cannot come soon enough.)
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To: samtheman

And today we break ground on the national 9/11 mosque in Shanksville PA.


28 posted on 11/07/2009 5:27:47 AM PST by omega4179
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To: omega4179

Oh no—hope u Christians and Jews will be ok.


29 posted on 11/07/2009 5:33:50 AM PST by Achilles Heel
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To: McGavin999; razzle

Gee McGavin you woke up on the wrong side of bed, I myself thought it was odd that no one else was able to get off a shot at the perp after all it is a military base.


30 posted on 11/07/2009 5:36:53 AM PST by mel
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To: Daffynition

Wow! What a gal!


31 posted on 11/07/2009 5:39:36 AM PST by samsmom
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To: Bad Jack Bauer

Does anyone know what sort of weapon was used by Maj. Hasan? Also, how did he get it onto the base? If it was there to begin with, did he have to sign it out, as you had to do? When signing a weapon out, is it checked by whomever to see if it is loaded or not? Maybe these sort of rules don’t apply to an officer versus an enlisted man? I just don’t know myself. Any thoughts on your part?


32 posted on 11/07/2009 5:42:01 AM PST by IWONDR
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To: IWONDR

He used two guns purchased legally by himself.

For Jihad purposes.


33 posted on 11/07/2009 5:47:31 AM PST by maica (Freedom consists not in doing what we like,but in having the right to do what we ought. John Paul II)
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To: IWONDR

When ever I signed out my issued weapon or my own personal sidearm, it was never issued loaded. No problem to get it on base though as he could have easily had them in his personal vehicle or on his person. Officers have to keep their weapons in the same arms room everyone else does if they live in the barracks or officer quarters. Or least at the posts I served (Ft. Sill, Ft. Bliss, Camp Colbern (ROK)). I know that Maj. Hasan *spit*, used pistols. What kind or caliber, I do not know. Probably Baretta 92s. The reason I say Baretta 92s is because unless he was a frequent shooter, those are the pistols he would be most familiar with due to his military training and qualification.


34 posted on 11/07/2009 5:54:46 AM PST by Bad Jack Bauer (Fat and Bald? I was BORN fat and bald, thank you very much!)
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To: razzle

From the NYT?

*am opening front door to see the spectacle of pigs flying*


35 posted on 11/07/2009 5:59:50 AM PST by Daisyjane69 (Michael Reagan: "Welcome back, Dad, even if you're wearing a dress and bearing children this time)
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To: Daffynition

Just saw her boss on Fox. Apparently she was shot almost immedeately upon arriving. She engaged the shooter even though she was shot. Was struck again. Stayed in the fight, WAS STRUCK ONCE MORE, and finally put the shooter down. I can’t give this woman enough props for her courage.


36 posted on 11/07/2009 6:08:18 AM PST by Bad Jack Bauer (Fat and Bald? I was BORN fat and bald, thank you very much!)
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To: razzle
Most places are reporting 3 minutes not 5 to kill the terrorist. Where do you get the off duty? I still can't find that one. This story has different data and no wonder seeing the source. The next day there were over 20 MP to arrest the terrorists buddy. I don't know where you live razzle but what is the response time of cops in your neighborhood? It is 30 minutes for me if I am lucky. Colt does my security.
37 posted on 11/07/2009 6:12:31 AM PST by mountainlion (concerned conservative.)
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To: Daffynition

I cannot say how much I admire this lady. She jumped forward in the face of possible death and rendered the shooter incapable of continuing his actions.

I hope the various law enforcement associations recognize her with their highest awards for bravery.

I would expect der leader to do so too but he and Holder will be debating why she did not tell him to stop and read him his rights before shooting him.

I only wish she had a 12 gauge rather than the 9mm.

Vince


38 posted on 11/07/2009 6:18:01 AM PST by Mouton
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To: Bad Jack Bauer

And I’ll bet she’ll say she was just-doing-her-job. ;)


39 posted on 11/07/2009 6:18:27 AM PST by Daffynition (What's all this about hellfire and Dalmatians?)
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To: Mouton

At 5-foot-4, no wonder the call her “Mighty Mouse.”


40 posted on 11/07/2009 6:21:21 AM PST by Daffynition (What's all this about hellfire and Dalmatians?)
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