Robbed in St. Louis (military, vs, health)

[FrankMiller]

Originally Posted by 1grin_g0

I agree. It seems you are hearing new stories all the time about how an armed citizen saved someone's life. Some will disagree, but I can guarantee you in a SHTF situation, they will be praying to God for a good guy with a gun to save their sorry self.

If I'm ever being mugged, I pray to God a good guy with a gun isn't around to spray bullets in my direction.

[1grin_g0]

Originally Posted by FrankMiller

If I'm ever being mugged, I pray to God a good guy with a gun isn't around to spray bullets in my direction.

If you happened to catch a round chances are it wouldn't be lethal, just a flesh wound. What you don't want is the suspect to get away free and continue to victimize others. In other words, you'd be taking one for the team. A small sacrifice when you think about it.

[Campfires]

Originally Posted by FrankMiller

If I'm ever being mugged, I pray to God a good guy with a gun isn't around to spray bullets in my direction.

You'd rather have the bad guy spraying bullets in your direction??? Hopefully you affirmations of allegiance to your make believe deity of choice aren't answered with a death sentence. Criminals love them some sheep. Num num num!

[oneslip]

Originally Posted by FrankMiller

This forum has a history of one-day troll accounts.

For what purpose? Why would someone make this up...again for what purpose? If it's fabricated then I say be careful what you wish for- there have been people in STL shot for a lot less.

[FrankMiller]

Originally Posted by 1grin_g0

If you happened to catch a round chances are it wouldn't be lethal, just a flesh wound. What you don't want is the suspect to get away free and continue to victimize others. In other words, you'd be taking one for the team. A small sacrifice when you think about it.

Guns are just a way to escalate property crimes into medical emergencies. But if somebody approaches you on the street and jams a gun in your ribs, you're welcome to try to outdraw him. Personally I think, if you absolutely must resist, you'd be better off with karate.

[1grin_g0]

Originally Posted by FrankMiller

Guns are just a way to escalate property crimes into medical emergencies. But if somebody approaches you on the street and jams a gun in your ribs, you're welcome to try to outdraw him. Personally I think, if you absolutely must resist, you'd be better off with karate.

Armed robbery is not classified as a property crime. If you were properly trained and proficient, then you would realize a gun is a tool. It is a tool that you may or may not use. It depends on the situation. But if you are armed, atleast you have an option. God forbid an event like San Bernardino happens again, but if it does, you will want some rounds flying in the right direction. That, I can guarantee you.

[STL2006]

Originally Posted by oneslip

For what purpose? Why would someone make this up...again for what purpose? If it's fabricated then I say be careful what you wish for- there have been people in STL shot for a lot less.

Because they're mentally unstable? This is clearly the same poster making new accounts over and over. The posts always follow the same format. It's ridiculously transparent.

[RisingAurvandil]

Originally Posted by 1grin_g0

But if you are armed, atleast you have an option.

No. Except for limited circumstances, you do not have options, even if you are carrying. That's a false narrative, usually given by folks who have never been robbed or confronted.

Criminals have the element of surprise. Any seasoned criminal will plug their victim before any reaction could be made. Go ahead, resist. Their finger is already on the trigger.

[1grin_g0]

Originally Posted by RisingAurvandil

No. Except for limited circumstances, you do not have options, even if you are carrying. That's a false narrative, usually given by folks who have never been robbed or confronted.

Criminals have the element of surprise. Any seasoned criminal will plug their victim before any reaction could be made. Go ahead, resist. Their finger is already on the trigger.

Like I said a gun is simply a tool. The tool may or may not be appropriate for the job at hand. I don't know why that is so hard to understand. Do you want more tools at your disposal in an emergency situation or do you want less? Seasoned criminals also know to look for soft targets, not that these robbers are professionals. They are opportunists looking for a weak target. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to know that most folks that have money in the city are big time liberals, scared of guns and probably never even handled one. What better target than an unarmed person with money that is scared of guns? I really don't care if you carry or not, it sounds like you probably shouldn't. It is a personal choice.

[tlw]

Originally Posted by STL2006

Because they're mentally unstable? This is clearly the same poster making new accounts over and over. The posts always follow the same format. It's ridiculously transparent.

You're right STL2006.

I think the guy has hand puppets on each hand and just asks and answers his own posts.