KILL THE SONUVABITCH!!!
Concur. However, if you happen to be in a gun-free zone, you really should comply with the law.
Posted on 07/27/2016 8:14:44 PM PDT by Tolerance Sucks Rocks
This summer, deadly terrorist attacks and crimes have taken place across the world and have many wondering how they can be safe even in the United States or Western Europe.
This violence has been conducted with a range of weapons—including a suicide bomb in Ansbach, Germany, a truck in Nice, France, a rifle at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, and a pistol in Munich, Germany, last weekend. While most of these are clear cases of terrorism, the investigation is still ongoing in Munich.
Such violence will likely continue and every American should take the time to think about what they would do if they found themselves in danger. Specifically, do you know what you would do if you were in an active shooter situation?
The FBI and Department of Homeland Security recommend the “Run, Hide, Fight” plan. When a shooting occurs, it is only natural for many folks to freeze or forget what they should do. “Run, Hide, Fight” provides an easy to remember plan for survival.
First, if you are able to safely get away from the shooter, do so. Once away from the scene, prevent others from going toward the shooter and call 911.
Second, if you can’t safely run away, hide. Barricade doors and turn lights off. Take cover behind large objects and try to be as silent as possible.
Third, and finally, if you cannot safely run or hide, be prepared to fight. Improvise weapons and commit to defending yourself.
Consider how you would use “Run, Hide, Fight” at your place of work or other places you frequent. Importantly, check to see if your work has an active shooter plan that may be different. If no plan exists, ask for your company to create one.
From a policy perspective, the U.S. should also ensure that state and local law enforcement are trained to respond to active shooters as the local police are likely going to be the first to respond to such incidents and stop the shooter. The Department of Homeland Security operates the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, which provide training to local, state, federal, and foreign law enforcement officers on how to respond to a myriad of issues.
Congress should expand the Active Shooter Threat Training Program and corresponding instructor training program to ensure that the first line of response is able to engage the threat and stop further loss of life.
While the best way to stop terrorists is good proactive intelligence and law enforcement work beforehand that prevents them from ever getting to their target, the reality is that terrorists and criminals alike will inevitably succeed and we should all be prepared to respond if we find ourselves in a worst-case situation.
Mine was "Double tap boy, always double tap. Don't give them a chance to get back up. Keep shooting to keep them down if you have to."
I’ve forwarded this video link to Bethany 6.
Concur. However, if you happen to be in a gun-free zone, you really should comply with the law.
Good link. Thanks for the ping.
Because I may have to make DIY repairs to something in the office (or even to hang pictures), I have all of the tools necessary ... including a very large (the largest I could find) claw hammer. An excellent improvised weapon.
Also, as a keepsake, I have my late wife's son's cricket bat sitting beside my desk (below a picture of my late wife and stepson dressed in his cricket uniform). Another excellent weapon.
Finally, for my lunch breaks, I keep a pitching wedge (and some whiffle golf balls) next to my desk for my lunchtime practice.
I don't intend to go down running and hiding.
If they confiscate them, you're out the equivalent of no more than a couple of pounds if that. You would want to show extreme shock and surprise at the thought that a simple piece of plastic pipe for your home could be a weapon.
bttt
Except that the last couple of shooters were wearing body armor.
I have read several articles recently advocating all head shots vice “two to the chest, one to the head.”
One of the Dallas cops actually got a shot at the sniper, but the sniper’s armor protected him, and he was able to shoot the cop.
I am going to spend more time working on head shots on my next trip to the range.
Just a thought.
I’m retired now, but when I was teaching and we have an intruder alert drill I told the kids that if this was the real thing, I would be holding a bucket full of HCL to throw in the face of the first one coming through the door.
Our Constitutional Sherriff is retiring and his probable successor, depending on the coming election, sounds like he tends that way, too. Back when shooting pets was a widespread must-do for police forces around the country, two dogs were shot in a month here after none had been shot by police in my memory, at least. Our sherriff had meetings with all the local police forces in the county and explained to them that they were all trained how to handle aggressive dogs. He also explained that any more dog killing for any reason at all would cost the offending officer his job and get him bad recommendations. It hasn’t happened since. The sheriff can’t actually fire small town policemen but he can make things terribly difficult for the town police force if they don’t fire the dog killer.
For home defense we are a bit better off... in the UK we can buy a crossbow or bow... no license required... you just can’t hunt with them... target shooting only. But nothing to stop you from using them for home defense. I prefer the crossbow as you don’t have to hold the “strain” of a drawn bow. A “pistol” crossbow makes a good back up for the full size crossbow and add in some broad head tips for your arrows or bolts and you are set to go!
It defiantly takes you out of action for a bit and two will take the wind out of you even if the gun was not a very powerful one.
Even with body armor two to the chest will make you an easier target for the one to the head.
Part of the problem is the weird way cops are expected to respond. They are taught not to turn the guy into Swiss cheese which is fine when you are dealing with your average D&D. But dealing with an active sniper is an entirely different story and your shooting should be different as well.
I was trained by active and former military, (pre-PC days) and I was told that I should always make sure never to leave even a possibly active enemy behind me.
So I am a bit more ruthless then even the police probably would be.
Thank you for your insights.
This really is not an area I have much experience in, so I appreciate your input.
Guess I need to re-consider my targeting options.
And, of course, spend more time at the range!
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