Bridge Street still not safe at night (home, buy)

[HB2HSV]

For those who advocates on conceal carry, I don't think this addresses the issue. I for one advocate the 2nd amendment right, but you can not ignore the issue of public safety and ask everyone to carry a gun to protect themselves.

I think this particular issue addresses the matter of public safety.

The mall needs to provide a safe environment for the shoppers and employees. It is a simple logic of good business practice. If the reputation becomes an unsafe place, the shoppers will stop coming, that would be very bad for business. When it fails to do so, I think the Huntsville PD needs to step in.

To the OP, I think a letter to the mall management, stating a copy to the Huntsville PD, will serve an effective warning to its management. Nothing motivates them like a threat to their pocketbook!

[ingsoc75]

Everytime I go into an indoor shopping mall I feel like I'm in the movie Idiocracy.

[Reactionary]

HB2HSV - you're right that concealed carry isn't the entire solution. Bridge Street will either address the safety issue in a highly visible manner, or fail. People don't shop where they're not comfortable. It sucks that they seem to have let this long term problem fester.

[catfishin2000]

concealed carry at Bridgestreet, Mad sq mall, or anyplace else always gives me a sense of comfort. An armed society is a polite society.

[elephant08]

Originally Posted by catfishin2000

concealed carry at Bridgestreet, Mad sq mall, or anyplace else always gives me a sense of comfort. An armed society is a polite society.

Which is why my husband does it everytime we head out. I was traveling on University today heading to Bentley and there was a
??construction site?? sign that put out Don't be a victim Protect your property.

[bmrisko]

Originally Posted by HB2HSV

To the OP, I think a letter to the mall management, stating a copy to the Huntsville PD, will serve an effective warning to its management. Nothing motivates them like a threat to their pocketbook!

I've written management several times about incidents that I have witnessed and the overall environment at night and have received no acknowledgement whatsoever. Maybe management figures if they just ignore the issue and turn a blind eye it will fix itself...

[CP79]

I am all for the 2nd Amendment but obviously that is not the answer for everyone.

There NEEDS to be beefed up security and lighting at Bridge Street, end of story.

[writerwife]

Originally Posted by bmrisko

I've written management several times about incidents that I have witnessed and the overall environment at night and have received no acknowledgement whatsoever. Maybe management figures if they just ignore the issue and turn a blind eye it will fix itself...

They were informed as stated in my original post. I do not know what was said or transpired in the conversation or as a result other than, she is now escorted to her car.

[writerwife]

Originally Posted by cyberfox

Having worked for large companies and being involved in the termination process we always planned security to be available during terminations that might become troublesome. We never recommended our managers and supervisors to arm themselves. Let's be realistic folks... not everyone would be able to pull and fire a weapon to kill another human being. Talk is much cheaper than action. Without proper training and resolve the situation could become even worse.

You're right, but that is what was suggested to her.
I am of the opinion that my niece should NOT have a gun with her at this point in time for reasons that will go unstated here and, because to my knowledge, she has never even been around guns. After some training and firearm safety classes...maybe.
My daughter on the other hand, has been through all of that and is capable and personally, I'd feel better if she did carry (aside from the issues at work).

Anyone that lives or has lived in this house knows how to handle a gun. My husband insists on it seeing as we have several. He has the credos.

[cyberfox]

If everyone carried weapons we would have a lot more dead people. Friends, relatives, etc. I'm just not impressed with people in general or their judgement. I just hope I don't get caught in the crossfire.

Though I have been trained in the use of weapons and have at times owned them I fortunately have never lived in an area that I felt I NEEDED one. When that day comes I will start looking to move.