Posted on 10/22/2014 11:35:13 AM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
Ottawa shooting kills Canadian soldier at War Memorial
A soldier was shot and killed at the National War Memorial Wednesday morning before a single suspect was shot dead at Parliament. The chaotic situation is ongoing as police seek multiple suspects in the attack.
“One shooting victim succumbed to injuries. He was a member of the Canadian Forces. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his loved ones,” Ottawa police said in a statement. The soldier will not be identified until his family is notified, police added.
The soldier is believed to be a reservist from Hamilton, Ontario.
“One male suspect has also been confirmed deceased,” police said. Sources told The Canadian Press that Kevin Vickers, the sergeant-at-arms for the House of Commons and 29-year RCMP veteran, shot the gunman within Parliament.
The situation remains very active as police have said they cannot confirm the number of shooters, just that it is more than one.
“This is an ongoing joint police operation and there is no one in custody at this time,” the statement from the RCMP and Ottawa police said....
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I want to start carrying to protect my church too.
They are very lucky to have you in their congregation.
The church I spoke about having guards, there were also lots of people who carried. Several women packed in their purses.
Well, I’ve decided to carry and I will remain quiet about it. IF, IF that time came up and I had to use it, then I’d doubt few would be mad that I brought it with me.
You bet about taking it seriously. I am just not understanding my pastor thinking that all is well with the world and that evil will never come to our door. I pray it doesn’t but you can never say never. I ain’t just talking about the religion of peace either. I am thinking of thugs, bangers, druggies needing a fix, also.
That is the way I’d do it too. Quietly carry, and be glad I had it if needed.
I would advise you to speak with your attorney about carrying in your church. Have a third party speak to your pastor about what insurance coverage the church has and what restrictions are on the policy.
Hold a meeting and get assurances from everyone there that they approve of you carrying during the services. Think twice before you risk your future for people who possibly won’t contribute a dime to your attorney fees.
Alabama has a carry law and I have my permit. Unless the building says you cannot carry in there, I carry in there. There is nothing in our building that says I cannot. I spoke last night with our head deacon. We were talking about the stuff in Canada and I again brought up the locking of our doors when services start and someone being on watch out in the main lobby. We have a TV screen out there where you can see and hear everything inside the main sanctuary. So easy to put someone out there. I told him heck I will do it every week if need be, but we need to lock the doors.
What was his reply?
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