Shows how important concealed carry can be. John Rich is one of the biggest names in country music today being one 1/2 of the famous country duo Big & Rich. Interestingly enough this singer was carrying concealed with his permit during the time of the shooting after they had just performed at the concert and were at his bar celebrating.
Apparently he was at the bar when they got the call that there was an active shooter. He said that he and bar patrons started stacking chairs and tables against the windows and doors and were sheltering in place when an off-duty Minneapolis (Minnesota) police officer showed him his badge, asked if he was carrying and said for the first time in his life he didn't have his own pistol on him and if he could borrow the country stars pistol to guard the front door in case the suspect(s) tried to enter. The country star obliged and said that the off-duty cop took held point on the door protecting everyone inside vigilantly for 2 hours.
In all of this sadness it's good to know that there are good people who are still willing to help and protect each other. The cop and the singer are heroes here.
It also goes to show you how important concealed/open carry is. Instead of being victims these people were able to protect themselves. And instead of having an entourage of bodyguards this famous musician chose to protect himself the old fashioned way.
This is why I think carry reciprocity is so important, your 2nd Amendment rights shouldn't change when you cross state lines. Can you imagine if your 1st Amendment rights to Free Speech changed when you entered a different state? It would be unacceptable, yet, people have no problem doing that to 2nd Amendment rights. Your driving privileges carry over from one state to another and driving is a privilege, not a right!
http://www.foxnews.com/entertainmen...police-officer-during-las-vegas-shooting.html
Apparently he was at the bar when they got the call that there was an active shooter. He said that he and bar patrons started stacking chairs and tables against the windows and doors and were sheltering in place when an off-duty Minneapolis (Minnesota) police officer showed him his badge, asked if he was carrying and said for the first time in his life he didn't have his own pistol on him and if he could borrow the country stars pistol to guard the front door in case the suspect(s) tried to enter. The country star obliged and said that the off-duty cop took held point on the door protecting everyone inside vigilantly for 2 hours.
In all of this sadness it's good to know that there are good people who are still willing to help and protect each other. The cop and the singer are heroes here.
It also goes to show you how important concealed/open carry is. Instead of being victims these people were able to protect themselves. And instead of having an entourage of bodyguards this famous musician chose to protect himself the old fashioned way.
This is why I think carry reciprocity is so important, your 2nd Amendment rights shouldn't change when you cross state lines. Can you imagine if your 1st Amendment rights to Free Speech changed when you entered a different state? It would be unacceptable, yet, people have no problem doing that to 2nd Amendment rights. Your driving privileges carry over from one state to another and driving is a privilege, not a right!
http://www.foxnews.com/entertainmen...police-officer-during-las-vegas-shooting.html
Country music's John Rich gave his gun to a police officer during Las Vegas shooting
John Rich, of Big & Rich, performed at the Route 91 Harvest Festival shortly before shots rang out at the show.
The country star was hanging out at the Redneck Riveria bar, which he owns, after his performance when the crowd at the festival was barraged with bullets.
The gun owner gave his weapon to an off-duty police officer.
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