[HiTech RedNeck]

I don’t believe they are forbidden to carry, but they would obey whatever local regulations are in place.

[GeronL]

I would have much rather seen the headline....

Salvation Army Major fatally shoots violent thugs in botched robbery attempt.

Poor kids.

[veritasonly]

I have many family members who are Officers (ministers) in The Salvation Army and they all carry handguns during the Christmas season.

I knew Phillip Wise. He was a good good man. He is in heaven right now. My heart breaks for his children and bride.

I heard the people who robbed him were black and that is a tragedy in itself. The chances are great that the general public, through the service on Major Wise and folks like him, probably provided some sort of financial assistance to the perps when they were younger.

This situation reminds me to be thankful for The Salvation Army. They are the real front lines in the war on poverty. We citizens in the US respect the Army and believe in them. They do God's work in our name. I will support them even more than I have before.

As to vengeance, please know that Major Wise would have forgiven the one who murdered him, immediately. I know it is hard to fathom but that is what a Christian does.