Newbie Here

[vw4fun]

Hello all. I attended CHL class today and was told about this forum. When I came home this evening I read this story.

http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?secti ... id=9009658" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Here is my comment after reading the story:

I use to think like the others here. Shoot first, then ask questions.

However, after attending Consealed Handgun License class today and hearing this story, I am glad Mr. Magdeleno won't have to go through the trauma of having killed someone, he won't have to go through the process of being 'no billed', and he saved a ton of $ on lawyer fees. Mr. Magdeleno used common sense to first "stop" the burglars. And I'm sure if deadly force had to be used he would have shot them. Fortunately, all turned out well. His life will get back to normal soon.

I pray I never will have to use my weapon. I hope I can be as 'cool headed' as Mr. Magdeleno when confronted in a bad situation. Many may not agree with me. But I learned a heck of a lot in CHL class today. Thank you, Mr. Estep.

Kudos to Mr. Magdeleno.

I look forward to soaking as much information as I can. Thanks.

[The_Busy_Mom]

Welcome to the forum!

I am glad you learned so much in class. This forum will only add to the breadth of your knowledge! Breathe, Stay Calm, and Carry On!

TBM

[OldGrumpy]

Welcome to the forum. Great place to learn.

[Wodathunkit]

Welcome to the forum VW, from reading your comments, you will bring value to he discussion.

[jmra]

I use to think like the others here. Shoot first, then ask questions.

Are you referring to others on this forum? Or others from somewhere else?
Welcome to the forum.

[RX8er]

I use to think like the others here. Shoot first, then ask questions.

Are you referring to others on this forum? Or others from somewhere else?
Welcome to the forum.

me too?!?

Maybe he's talking about at the range. I always shoot and then ask myself lots of questions, like: Darn, where'd that 15th bullet go, Hmm, how can my aim be that far off

OP, are you saying everyone here shoots at a BG and then asks questions? I think the homeowner messed up big time. He says "I entered quietly" implying, or at least that is the way I took it, that he knew someone was inside his home. What he should have done was stay outside and call LE. If, in deed, he knew or even thought that someone was inside, he did NOT use any "common sense to first "stop" the burglars."!

[tornado]

If you scroll down to the comments at the linked site, you'll see that the OP was quoting his own post that he made at that site. "Here" refers to the news site, not this forum.

Welcome, VW.

[jmra]

If you scroll down to the comments at the linked site, you'll see that the OP was quoting his own post that he made at that site. "Here" refers to the news site, not this forum.

Welcome, VW.

Thanks. Thought we were getting a bad rep for a second there.

[RX8er]

Good catch tornado, thank you.

[vw4fun]

Thank you, Tornado. Yes, I was responding to comments made at the tv news site. No worries. I am very impressed with this forum and look forward to everyone's help leaning about chl.

[tornado]

Thank you, Tornado. Yes, I was responding to comments made at the tv news site. No worries. I am very impressed with this forum and look forward to everyone's help leaning about chl.

Any time. It's too easy to be misunderstood in print.

[RX8er]

Thank you, Tornado. Yes, I was responding to comments made at the tv news site. No worries. I am very impressed with this forum and look forward to everyone's help leaning about chl.

We look forward to your contributions.... Find some threads of interest and jump on in. The great thing about this site is that, for the most part, users are respectful to others and it is well moderated. You can have arguments all day long and for the most part, it is kept clean and if not, Chas or Keith B will jump in a smack you around a bit.


Here is a great thread to start with. It'll only take a second to read. viewtopic.php?f=2&t=10341" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[vw4fun]

it is kept clean and if not, Chas or Keith B will jump in a smack you around a bit.

That's what I like about a good forum. I always taught my kids if you want to earn respect you first have to give it.