No. Idaho Armed Citizen Saves Woman Being Attacked.

[STL73]

Chalk one for the "Sheepdogs".... Good read.

 

[Neverwinter]

And if I could talk to "Sgt. Cupcake", as some of those posters have labeled her, I would tell her that being shot by a cop who shows up and fails to get proper situational awareness is perhaps the greatest risk in citizen intervention.

I don't think the perpetuation of misogyny is in line with the values of THR.

But you are right that people entering the encounter without proper situational awareness poses a significant danger during any civilian intervention.

 

[Zaydok Allen]

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Only one thing wrong with the whole thing. The assailant is still alive to do it again.

While I agree from an ethical standpoint, this was an optimal outcome for our defender. If he had killed the assailant, his life would likely be turned upside-down for some time to come. It is doubtful that the LEO's would simply pat him on the back for a job well done and send him on his way.

Yeah, I agree with you MachIVshooter. The legal repercussions of shooting the perp and killing him would have been severe. I think the guy did the best thing he could have. Not to mention, if he had shot the guy, I guarantee that someone would be arguing that he could have put the victim in danger, and he'd be taking heat for that as well.

I mean no offense to the poster of the

Only one thing wrong with the whole thing. The assailant is still alive to do it again.

message, because I agree with you that killing or capturing a perp like this is the best outcome for everyone, the most needed outcome for society, and you are just plain entitled to your opinion and have the right to say what you want................ but it is exactly these types of comments that scare the hell out of anti-gun people. There was a good outcome, lets just let it be a good thing, and use it in that light to show anti-gun people that guns and armed citizens do a lot of good. Use it to make the point that a good samaratin with a legally owned gun is exactly what this society needs more of. Use it to point out that we need to take care of ourselves, and each other if we are going to live in a safe society.

If you say things or even imply that the armed citizen should have shot, or killed the perp, it does a disservice to the cause of gun rights. Sorry if I sound critical, bossy, or have offended you, but I just really think comments like that harm all us gun lovers and carriers. JMO

 

[SARDiver]

I don't think the perpetuation of misogyny is in line with the values of THR.

But you are right that people entering the encounter without proper situational awareness poses a significant danger during any civilian intervention.

That isn't misogynistic; it's patronizing, and I didn't realize you were a moderator.

 

[sidheshooter]

The guy did good. Evidently, he has some solid training under his belt too: he and I have taken some of the same classes at the same great range. Never met Tim, but I do believe that I will make a point of driving into C d'A to give his establishment some new business, just because.

 

[Neverwinter]

That isn't misogynistic; it's patronizing, and I didn't realize you were a moderator.

Agreed, because being patronizing with a focus on gender isn't misogyny.

I also hadn't realized that you had to be a moderator to make an observation.

 

[SARDiver]

Misogyny is disparaging comments about women in general. In this case, I was using an appellation that had been made to this particular officer that had been made elsewhere. Was it patronizing? Yep...as was her comment about armed civilians in general. Turnabout is fair play.

As far as being a moderator goes: You were offering your position on what was suitable for "THR". You do not have standing to make such a statement. Quite frankly, I don't care whether you think echoing comments or opinions from elsewhere is "THR" worthy. It carries no weight.

 

[CZguy]

As far as being a moderator goes: You were offering your position on what was suitable for "THR". You do not have standing to make such a statement. Quite frankly, I don't care whether you think echoing comments or opinions from elsewhere is "THR" worthy. It carries no weight.

Be patient, a moderator will be along before long.