[rktman]

Kinds worrisome when it starts out by grabbing a rifle in one hand and some ammo in the other. Thinkin’ tryin’ to load up in a crisis situation might be a problem. Especially with those long rifle bullets. If was bigger than a .22. But, yeah, in the nyt? WTH?

[WayneS]

I hear what you're saying, but I'm not so sure about it in this case. Anyone cool enough to say “Bethany, come over here. I don’t want you to get his brain matter on your face.” probably didn't have too much trouble keeping her hands steady enough to quickly load her rifle.

With that said, at my place we keep several loaded in various parts of the house at all times.

[rktman]

Well, after reading it, it comes across confusing to me. Somehow she’s a conservative but gets attacked by the (non-existent to me) alt-right for her views? The cops have ZERO responsibility to protect individuals. The community? In general, yes but don’t expect them to appear at an instant notice for help. As far as believing the left will ever compromise? Nope. They want it all and they want it now. I give it a fail. But that’s just me.

[Moonman62]

This story is being done from memory many years old, so she could be using just a bit of artistic license to make it more interesting.

[60Gunner]

My sentiments exactly.