This reminds me that the only way to stop an armed threat…

Is with a gun. Not everyone should carry one but if you train with and are proficient with a firearm you are a rare asset and can keep a bad situation from getting worse. I’m saddened by the loss of the 3 victims that lost their lives in a brutal and unnecessary way as well as the 2 other victims that were injured but I’m glad that a “good guy with a gun” was present aware and able to make the right decision. 40yds+ inside a mall filled with people is far from an easy decision for anyone to make but it’s fortunate that he could keep this from a mass casualty event. 8 well placed shots. [media=https://youtu.be/H2OnBRWsLp8]

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canusernamebemyusername · M

The key word is "rare". Most people on the other hand when given access to a gun will use it at the slightest provocation. Like a restaurant worker not putting enough mayo on the sandwich. Humans are NOT worthy of having power.

2cool4school · 46-50, F

@canusernamebemyusername might not be worthy but they have the means and often the right to bear arms. He’s still not supposed to be carrying in a mall but I don’t think he’s going to be pursued for that. Had even one of those bullets hit an innocent person making them a victim he would still have a lot of explaining to do. Law enforcement or otherwise you are responsible for every round you discharge. I’m pretty sure that it’s a very rare and fortunate incident.

2cool4school · 46-50, F

@canusernamebemyusername

Most people on the other hand when given access to a gun will use it at the slightest provocation. Like a restaurant worker not putting enough mayo on the sandwich.

Well maybe… maybe just most of the people you know.
But not the case with most of the people that are legitimate and legal owners of firearms, in general.
Thank you for your opinion. You might want to get to know better people FYI.

2cool4school · 46-50, F

@canusernamebemyusername

Your rifle is only a tool. It is a hard heart that kills.

- Gny. Sgt. Hartman