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Gun Control in Action: Amtrak Safety Video Suggests Throwing Duffel Bag at Gunman for Protection
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| August 6, 2014
| Cortney O’Brien
Posted on 08/06/2014 8:45:52 AM PDT by Olog-hai
I was waiting in line for my train to New York at Washington, DCs Union Station. [
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On the TVs was this safety initiative released last year, which describes what to do if confronted by a gunman in the train station. The videos three suggestions were as follows:
- Take Flight
- Take Cover
- Take Action
It was the third option that caught my attention. As opposed to fleeing the scene or hiding, Take Action suggested you take matters into your own hands to try and disrupt or incapacitate the intruder. In the video clip associated with Take Action, a woman and a gentleman are talking, when they suddenly realize a gunman is in the building. Thats when the male bystander jumps into action. What does he do to try and incapacitate the intruder? He throws his duffel bag.
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TOPICS: Editorial; News/Current Events; US: District of Columbia; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: amtrak; banglist; duffelbag; safetyvideo
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To: DemforBush
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posted on
08/06/2014 9:24:59 AM PDT
by
RushIsMyTeddyBear
(Illegals Are Getting Flat Screet TV's....NOT TB Screenings!)
To: TigersEye
However many you can fit on your duffel bag clip. For more impact, fill each duffle bag with magazines. :)
To: Springfield Reformer
I can haz hi capassity luggeej?
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posted on
08/06/2014 9:26:18 AM PDT
by
TigersEye
("No man left behind" means something different to 0bama.)
To: Olog-hai
I’m on my way to the mall to get a duffel bag.
To: Olog-hai; USCG SimTech
How did the penguin get to the wrong pole?
He made a wrong turn on his way home after buying the cymbals........
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posted on
08/06/2014 9:29:21 AM PDT
by
Hot Tabasco
(Is there such a thing as a vegan zombie?)
To: VideoDoctor
I’d get one, but I don’t got no duffels. I gave them back to the Air Force.
To: Old Yeller
Being logical is a thought crime in Obamatopia. Find a reeducation facility near you and turn yourself in, immediately! /s
To: VideoDoctor
>> “Im on my way to the mall to get a duffel bag.” <<
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Would that be an “Assault” duffel bag?
.
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posted on
08/06/2014 9:31:08 AM PDT
by
editor-surveyor
(Freepers: Not as smart as I'd hoped they'd be)
To: Olog-hai
If you're going to throw a duffel bag ...
To: Hot Tabasco
They need better directions at Albuquerque.
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posted on
08/06/2014 9:34:36 AM PDT
by
Olog-hai
To: TigersEye
Sure, as long as it’s not a camouflage pattern. That would make it an assault duffel bag, and therefore clearly nefarious.
To: DemforBush
Im surpised no one mentioned passion fruit or pointed sticks!
OR BANANAS!
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posted on
08/06/2014 9:37:28 AM PDT
by
DCBryan1
(No realli, moose bytes can be quite nasti!!)
To: DCBryan1
Im surpised no one mentioned......pointed sticks!"SHUT UP!"
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posted on
08/06/2014 9:38:50 AM PDT
by
dfwgator
To: dfwgator
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posted on
08/06/2014 9:40:51 AM PDT
by
DCBryan1
(No realli, moose bytes can be quite nasti!!)
To: Springfield Reformer
How about a retractable pull handle? I like luggage with retractable handles.
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posted on
08/06/2014 9:47:05 AM PDT
by
TigersEye
("No man left behind" means something different to 0bama.)
To: Olog-hai
Maybe you could wound him with harsh words or a withering glare instead.
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posted on
08/06/2014 9:48:52 AM PDT
by
IronJack
To: Olog-hai
My clothes are not baggy enough to conceal a duffel bag. What - do they think we all dress like Japanese tourists?
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posted on
08/06/2014 10:00:24 AM PDT
by
kitchen
(Even the walls have ears.)
To: Olog-hai
Since it’s AMTRAK, make sure the duffle bag is also stuffed with millions of taxpayer dollars and is thrown underhand by Willie Green.
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posted on
08/06/2014 11:38:50 AM PDT
by
TurboZamboni
(Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable.-JFK)
To: Olog-hai
A duffel bag makes a FINE self defense weapon - as long as it’s filled with loaded guns...
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posted on
08/06/2014 12:20:28 PM PDT
by
WayneS
(Don't blame me, I voted for Kodos.)
To: Olog-hai
“Do not describe your duffel as ‘all duffels look alike’...”
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posted on
08/06/2014 12:21:45 PM PDT
by
WayneS
(Don't blame me, I voted for Kodos.)
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