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HankB wrote:

NcongruNt wrote:Given this specific situation, I wouldn't have acted with my weapon. It would all come down to perception of the events as they unfold. Given the description of the events, it doesn't seem likely that the guy was out to shoot the cashier. <emphasis added>

For the situation as described, my thinking runs this way: Wal-Mart has a lot more money than I do, and if they don't see fit to hire armed security, I am not going to volunteer to provide it at my own risk.

My inclination would be to fade back and avoid drawing attention to myself, and try to put some cover between myself and the apparent bad guy . . . I'd be prepared to draw, but wouldn't unless the situation worsened.

And I sure as hades would not join those chasing the BG out of the store.

Agree

Venus Pax wrote:There are other variables than robber-with-a-gun-pointed-at-clerk.

How close are you to the situation?

Are you behind or near cover?

Are there accomplices? (There likely are, so you should try to pinpoint them.)

Do you have family with you, and if so, where are they? Do they know what to do?

I'm just going with the story that the original poster mentioned. It's easier said than done when this happens to anyone at that random moment.

Two of my uncles just took their CHL course yesterday. We were talking at the dinner table and I brought up this situation. Both of my uncles said they will not shoot. They would retreat and hide behind the counter and dialed 911. Unless the BG points the gun at him, or their family if they were with him, then he'll will shoot. They said they will not play as a cop in this situation.

I then made a twist in this situation and said, what happen if the BG shot the cashier? would you still pull your handgun out and shoot him? They also said no.

Reason why my uncles would not to save a third party is because they are scared going to court and charge for murder or some sort.

What do you guys think about this?

From the looks on the video, the BG pulls out a handgun and pointed at the Wal-Mart Cashier for the money. I got a question...

We cannot help the 3rd party even if his/her life is a threat due to a handgun pointed at them?

Everyone here says they would duck and hide behind the counter and dial 911, but it's illegal for CHL to defend and help 3rd party? I don't get it. Someone please inform me about this? I'm confused...

NcongruNt wrote:

NguyenVanDon wrote:I'll tackle the guy to the floor and knock his gun outta his hand. By that time, I'll probably have 3 or more backup help from Wal-Mart employees. It just depends how the situation went down.

Don't count on it.

True.

I probably won't do anything. Probably just duck behind a counter and stay clear away from the situation.

frankie_the_yankee wrote:

kwf2006 wrote:Ok, here is the situation.

You have your CHL and you are packing, you are in line at Wal-Mart and this happens.

http://www.ketknbc.com/news/local/7415766.html

What would your actions be?, step by step.

Thank you!

I don't think I would have done anything.

I was think the same thing too.

or...

I'll tackle the guy to the floor and knock his gun outta his hand. By that time, I'll probably have 3 or more backup help from Wal-Mart employees. It just depends how the situation went down.

I got distracted by the voting about global warming on the side LOL...

I have an idea what I would have done, but I'm going to wait for others to post first. I don't want to say something wrong because someone will throw the book at my like usual...