Comments on The Shootist: The Incident at the Bank

Yes, earning situational awareness (street smarts)...

2009-04-08T22:01:00.000-05:00

Yes, earning situational awareness (street smarts) goes hand-in-hand with learning how to use a weapon.

To be aware of any car pulling up behind you when you are stopped...and that it was similar enough to the car that you just honked your horn at to be suspicious...and that people got out of their car in a drive-through lane. If you are that oblivious to your surroundings, someone can just reach in the car and take your purse with the gun in it.

I'm not sure where in CA this guy lives but me and...

2009-04-06T11:09:00.000-05:00

I'm not sure where in CA this guy lives but me and most of my friends in the Sierra foothills have CCW permits and they are still being issued.
Joe

Maglights are pretty sturdy, and Surefire makes fl...

2009-03-16T14:35:00.000-05:00

Maglights are pretty sturdy, and Surefire makes flashlights that have crenellated rims which are meant to be used in a fight to punch cuts into an attacker.

Still, a gun is best, and some people would rather be tried by twelve than carried by six.

Ah...the politically correct defense clause we mus...

2009-03-01T23:14:00.000-06:00

Ah...the politically correct defense clause we must include...
My favorites in 25 years of law enforcement (14 as a firearms instructor) were:

1. "Shoot until the threat is removed."
This became the phrase of choice after it became politically incorrect to tell deputies to "Shoot to kill."

2. Like Anonymous, we were constantly reminded of the metal flashlight:
"It is an illumination device.
It is not an impact weapon."

I wish you the best in your attempts to defend yourself and your family.
Perhaps a dog would be acceptable?

I live in California and a CCW is out of the quest...

2009-03-01T15:59:00.000-06:00

I live in California and a CCW is out of the question due to local politics...unless I raised $25k for the sheriff's reelection campaign or started dating Dianne Feinstein.The best I can do is stay alert and carry a MagLite in my car.I wish to stress that this is NOT a weapon,but a tool which allows me to see in the dark.Citizens here are not allowed weapons because we might harm someone...