Results 1 to 10 of 33
Thread: OK to pull guns?
-
April 19th, 2007, 12:02 PM #1
OK to pull guns?
Hello folks,
Please see here:
http://www.whptv.com/news/state/stor...3024eaf&rss=51
I was taught that not to pull gun unless one is ready to shoot in defense of one's life. Many states, like Connecticut, for example would penalize this man (who pulled the gun severely). He might lost his license and get jail time for brandishing or threatening. In this case, the coach was beating the man down, and I am fully supportive of the man decision to pull the gun to ward off the attack. I just wondering how frequent this sort of incident take place and has anyone here pull guns out to ward off attackers?
1FingrCHan
-
April 19th, 2007, 12:06 PM #2
Grand Member
- Join Date
- Apr 2006
- Location
-
Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania
(Allegheny County) - Age
- 53
- Posts
- 7,320
- Rep Power
- 37698
Re: OK to pull guns?
i wouldn't draw unless i was intending to shoot if the threat did not stop as a result of the weapon being displayed. however, if the threat stops at the sight of the gun, then there is no reason to actually shoot.
-
April 19th, 2007, 12:18 PM #3
Re: OK to pull guns?
Same here, and as I understand, that was what happened the man pulled his gun, and the other guy just backed way off, no reason to shoot at that point as the attacker retreated, the man was in full right no matter what the state.
What those provisions as I understand are meant to stop anyone from actively threatening I.E. waving his gun around to get someone to agree to what he's saying.
-
April 19th, 2007, 12:26 PM #4
Banned
- Join Date
- Jan 2007
- Location
-
Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania
(Allegheny County) - Posts
- 944
- Rep Power
- 0
Re: OK to pull guns?
He did the right thing, but if he had had pepper spray with him it wouldn't of escalated to this.
-
April 19th, 2007, 12:32 PM #5
Re: OK to pull guns?
I pulled an HK USP 40 on a charging pitbull once in a WalMart parking lot, does that count?
I think the guy did the right thingm the law agreed.
-
April 19th, 2007, 01:21 PM #6
Re: OK to pull guns?
Just my 2¢, but I wouldn't rely on pepper spray. Back in my 20's I was at a party one night and saw a little guy blast this big dude right in the face. I mean square on in the nose and eyes, the guy was affected for a second but kinda wiped his head and started chasing the kid. It didn't seem to have much effect on him.
"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." -Edmund Burke
It's only after we've lost everything that we're free to do anything. -Chuck Palahniuk, Fight Club
“One man with a gun can control 100 without one. ” -Vladamir Lenin, Founder Communist Party USSR ... I hate to quote a commie, but when they ban your gun, you'll know who gave them the idea.
-
April 19th, 2007, 01:26 PM #7
Banned
- Join Date
- Jan 2007
- Location
-
Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania
(Allegheny County) - Posts
- 944
- Rep Power
- 0
-
April 20th, 2007, 11:10 AM #8
Re: OK to pull guns?
Now, what if one has pulled the gun and the attacker or attackers ran away. Whether there are witnesses or not. Should one call the cops to report the incident? the reason is I heard that the attackers can call the cops and say that you pulled the gun and threatened them.
Or one should treat every circumstance differently.
1FingrCHan
-
April 20th, 2007, 11:20 AM #9
Re: OK to pull guns?
Do yourself a favor, err on the side of caution and CALL THE POLICE after any altercation like that. For me, even if I don't pull my gun, I'll call the police after some sort of potentially violent altercation in case the other guy saw my gun printing or my shirt revealed the gun on accident (or whatever), just in case. I'm not paranoid really, but if anyone is going to tell the cops that I have a gun, it's going to be me.
-
April 20th, 2007, 12:35 PM #10
Re: OK to pull guns?
Had this happen to a coworker. Outside a 7-11, two men approached and began hassling / threatening (to rob) him. He pulled and they ran.
When the government has a knife at your throat and a hand on your wallet, it matters not whether it is the left or the right hand.
Similar Threads
-
guns
By crowsnest2002 in forum GeneralReplies: 17Last Post: March 15th, 2007, 02:59 PM -
Get rid of your guns!!!
By JustinM in forum GeneralReplies: 29Last Post: March 9th, 2007, 09:41 AM -
New guns
By RUDY850 in forum GeneralReplies: 5Last Post: December 21st, 2006, 12:48 AM -
When to pull a gun... or not
By Nate in forum GeneralReplies: 21Last Post: November 8th, 2006, 03:24 PM -
How they took there guns
By RUDY850 in forum GeneralReplies: 9Last Post: October 16th, 2006, 09:25 AM
Bookmarks