I guess you're not aware of the fact that Waffle House restaurants are cash cows. You can't find a seat on weekends - lines are out the door.Really? Two car loads of armed guys to rob any place they want and they picked Waffle House? Wow.
Question for High-Roaders: Let's say you were carrying concealed in this situation and the scout gives the signal for "two carloads of armed robbers" to enter the restaurant. I say you'd be armed enough to deal with a lone robber if he started getting trigger happy, but not a lot you could do when massively outgunned.
This story really makes a great case for the benefits of open carry.
What were two carloads of armed men going to split up from the registar of the waffle house? This sounds fishy?
rondog said:what comes to my mind is this....were the bg's waiting to ambush the two oc'ers when they came outside? Two loaded 1911's would be a much better score than the piddly amount of cash in the register. Not to mention wallets with credit/atm cards.
And what if the bg's decided they had the tactical advantage of rifles and larger numbers, and came into the restaurant anyway? They already knew of the two guys that were armed, and could have walked in shooting or at least disarmed the diners right away.
Jmho, but i'd rather keep mine hidden, thank you very much.
I am really surprised that anyone would try a Robbery in Kennesaw. I know I wouldn't.
Singular examples rarely settle debates. Armed guards protecting banks, important people, etc. often dissuade attacks, and then again, many times they don't. Sometimes they are just the first ones shot.I think this also settles the whole open carry debate that has been going on around here.
Double Naught Spy said:Singular examples rarely settle debates. Armed guards protecting banks, important people, etc. often dissuade attacks, and then again, many times they don't. Sometimes they are just the first ones shot. times they don't. Sometimes they are just the first ones shot.
If not a singular example, then this one doesn't prove the point, does it? It just becomes another data point. The statement was that this proves the point.It's not a singular example.
Yes, SOME will. As I am sure you are aware, at other times they just negate they threat ASAP, arrive with more force, and/or lay in wait for an ambush. So it is something of a 2-edged sword. If "they" know the target is to be armed, then many will avoid the target but when the target is hit, it is often hit hard.I'm sure you're aware but interviews/studies have shown that convicted criminals would move to another target if they knew someone was armed.
Who in their right mind even thinks about robbing ANYBODY in Kennesaw, GA?...the only town in America that requires gun ownership.
well, it's a good thing they gave up the tactical advantage, huh?
What comes to my mind is this....were the BG's waiting to ambush the two OC'ers when they came outside? Two loaded 1911's would be a much better score than the piddly amount of cash in the register. Not to mention wallets with credit/ATM cards.
And what if the BG's decided they had the tactical advantage of rifles and larger numbers, and came into the restaurant anyway? They already knew of the two guys that were armed, and could have walked in shooting or at least disarmed the diners right away.
JMHO, but I'd rather keep mine hidden, thank you very much.
In a situation where I'm outgunned like that, I will keep my (concealed) handgun holstered and wait it out. While I don't like trusting the mercy of violent criminals, there's only a small chance I'll become a victim if I don't draw attention to myself. If I start shooting, there's a 100% chance of a gunfight.Question for High-Roaders: Let's say you were carrying concealed in this situation and the scout gives the signal for "two carloads of armed robbers" to enter the restaurant. I say you'd be armed enough to deal with a lone robber if he started getting trigger happy, but not a lot you could do when massively outgunned.
Or, the scout steps outside, gives the signal, then walks up and shoots both OCers in the head before they can react.An ounce of prevention worth more than a pound of (lead) cure?
Who in their right mind even thinks about robbing ANYBODY in Kennesaw, GA?...the only town in America that requires gun ownership.
From what I understand, it's not enforced at all, so there's really no point to bring it up. Besides, I think requiring gun ownership is just as bad as banning guns. Let people do what they want!
All the waffle houses I ran across in WV & Va had "no carry" signs up ...
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