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Re: Backfiring van, cops shoot their own windows out.
Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2010 11:01 am
by PappaGun
KD5NRH wrote:MechAg94 wrote:OKay, they were called based on a "shot's fired" call and apparently assumed the worst.
Assuming the worst is one thing, opening fire on an unseen target is entirely different. What if there had been a child in the van? Even if they never considered the possibility of a backfire, (or someone playing with fireworks) did they not consider the possibility that an unseen and unidentified shooter might have a hostage with him?
Or even worse. What if there had been a van full of illegal aliens?
Re: Backfiring van, cops shoot their own windows out.
Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2010 11:46 am
by KD5NRH
PappaGun wrote:KD5NRH wrote:MechAg94 wrote:OKay, they were called based on a "shot's fired" call and apparently assumed the worst.
Assuming the worst is one thing, opening fire on an unseen target is entirely different. What if there had been a child in the van? Even if they never considered the possibility of a backfire, (or someone playing with fireworks) did they not consider the possibility that an unseen and unidentified shooter might have a hostage with him?
Or even worse. What if there had been a van full of illegal aliens?
The cops would already be on death row, and the state would be under a mandatory Federal boycott.
Re: Backfiring van, cops shoot their own windows out.
Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 8:54 pm
by shootthesheet
If that is how LEOs are being trained it is time for us to pull their funding. This was no mistake or accident. This was potentially deadly neglect. Firing their guns should have been the LAST thing they did. They should be charged with attempted murder or the equivalent. We would.
Re: Backfiring van, cops shoot their own windows out.
Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 9:02 pm
by baldeagle
Let's see....never put your finger on the trigger unless you intend to fire, never fire without knowing your backdrop....violated two of the four golden rules...a CHL holder would be in jail.
Re: Backfiring van, cops shoot their own windows out.
Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 9:26 pm
by TLE2
The interesting thing is they never hit the driver!
Re: Backfiring van, cops shoot their own windows out.
Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 10:24 pm
by Warhammer
TLE2 wrote:The interesting thing is they never hit the driver!
Heck, they only managed three hits on the
VAN! I'd really like to know how many total shots were fired by these Keystone Cops.
Re: Backfiring van, cops shoot their own windows out.
Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 10:49 pm
by .45mac.40
Old Military theory, being used here ? ?
If it moves, SHOOT IT ... if it doesn't move, PAINT IT ! ? !
Scary stuff, for EVERYONE involved ! Good to know, everyone is accounted for.
Mac
Re: Backfiring van, cops shoot their own windows out.
Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2010 11:25 am
by LarryH
.45mac.40 wrote:
Old Military theory, being used here ? ?
If it moves, SHOOT IT ... if it doesn't move, PAINT IT ! ? !
Mac
I thought it was, "If it moves, salute it; if it doesn't, paint it."
I guess that only applies during basic training.