I don't understand this
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This is the second half of the statement, "I don't expect the police to do my job, and I don't plan to do their job." Your job is to protect yourself and your family from immediate threats. It is the job of the police to apprehend criminals after crimes have been committed. If you really, really want to do that second job, then you are free to apply to the police academy.
If there is an immediate threat, then shoot to stop that threat.
If there is no immediate threat, then move to safety and be a good witness.
None of this involves firing warning shots, or chasing after suspects, or anything similar.
If there is an immediate threat, then shoot to stop that threat.
If there is no immediate threat, then move to safety and be a good witness.
None of this involves firing warning shots, or chasing after suspects, or anything similar.
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Soccerdad1995 wrote:This is the second half of the statement, "I don't expect the police to do my job, and I don't plan to do their job." Your job is to protect yourself and your family from immediate threats. It is the job of the police to apprehend criminals after crimes have been committed. If you really, really want to do that second job, then you are free to apply to the police academy.
If there is an immediate threat, then shoot to stop that threat.
If there is no immediate threat, then move to safety and be a good witness.
None of this involves firing warning shots, or chasing after suspects, or anything similar.

I do not think I could have summarized that better myself!
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I don't know about you but, if I am running, and I hear a gunshot...and it doesn't hit me, I am running faster...lol.ispray wrote:I think a lot of people would stop if they are running and hear a shot and if they do I don't think they would run again because they already know you will shoot..
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Yeah, please don't stop because I'm liable to crash into you as I accelerate!RogueUSMC wrote:I don't know about you but, if I am running, and I hear a gunshot...and it doesn't hit me, I am running faster...lol.ispray wrote:I think a lot of people would stop if they are running and hear a shot and if they do I don't think they would run again because they already know you will shoot..
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Re: I don't understand this
RogueUSMC wrote:I don't know about you but, if I am running, and I hear a gunshot...and it doesn't hit me, I am running faster...lol.ispray wrote:I think a lot of people would stop if they are running and hear a shot and if they do I don't think they would run again because they already know you will shoot..
Not only faster, but in a serpentine motion to make it harder for the shooter to hit me. You can stop and wait to see if they shoot again, but, don't be surprised to see me pass you.

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Warning shots are foolish, dangerous to innocent people and a waste of ammunition. As has already been stated, be the best witness you can.
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First rack the slide on your semi-auto 'cause it's a bad idea to leave one in the pipe. Then fire a shot in the air and yell "Halt, or I'll shoot". Then shoot in the arm or leg or toe or somewhere 100% non lethal. Then you'll only have one more bullet left 'cause you don't want to over stress the springs in your clip. Then of the subject is still not complying hit him exactly between the eyes or in the center of the back of his head.
Reload another clip with 3 rounds, but don't rack the slide unless the perp tries to get up, then do it and say "Go ahead PUNK, make my day!".
Reload another clip with 3 rounds, but don't rack the slide unless the perp tries to get up, then do it and say "Go ahead PUNK, make my day!".

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ScottDLS wrote:First rack the slide on your semi-auto 'cause it's a bad idea to leave one in the pipe. Then fire a shot in the air and yell "Halt, or I'll shoot". Then shoot in the arm or leg or toe or somewhere 100% non lethal. Then you'll only have one more bullet left 'cause you don't want to over stress the springs in your clip. Then of the subject is still not complying hit him exactly between the eyes or in the center of the back of his head.
Reload another clip with 3 rounds, but don't rack the slide unless the perp tries to get up, then do it and say "Go ahead PUNK, make my day!".

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ScottDLS wrote:First rack the slide on your semi-auto 'cause it's a bad idea to leave one in the pipe. Then fire a shot in the air and yell "Halt, or I'll shoot". Then shoot in the arm or leg or toe or somewhere 100% non lethal. Then you'll only have one more bullet left 'cause you don't want to over stress the springs in your clip. Then of the subject is still not complying hit him exactly between the eyes or in the center of the back of his head.
Reload another clip with 3 rounds, but don't rack the slide unless the perp tries to get up, then do it and say "Go ahead PUNK, make my day!".

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If you are still around when the cops show up are you required to show them both your DL and your Batman license?ScottDLS wrote:First rack the slide on your semi-auto 'cause it's a bad idea to leave one in the pipe. Then fire a shot in the air and yell "Halt, or I'll shoot". Then shoot in the arm or leg or toe or somewhere 100% non lethal. Then you'll only have one more bullet left 'cause you don't want to over stress the springs in your clip. Then of the subject is still not complying hit him exactly between the eyes or in the center of the back of his head.
Reload another clip with 3 rounds, but don't rack the slide unless the perp tries to get up, then do it and say "Go ahead PUNK, make my day!".
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It happened in Chicago so you have to assume a great deal of stupidity on the part of everyone involved - from the mayor down to all the dummies involved.
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I, for one, am all for warning shots... delivered center mass.
Each one says, "Stop or I'll do it again!"
Each one says, "Stop or I'll do it again!"
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rmprF6e0RAJusme wrote:Not only faster, but in a serpentine motion to make it harder for the shooter to hit me. You can stop and wait to see if they shoot again, but, don't be surprised to see me pass you.

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mayor wrote:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rmprF6e0RAJusme wrote:Not only faster, but in a serpentine motion to make it harder for the shooter to hit me. You can stop and wait to see if they shoot again, but, don't be surprised to see me pass you.
This is the one I always think of when I hear the word serpentine. (there is some PG 13 language)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2_w-QCWpS0
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WOW, a blind guy could shoot better than those two nuckle heads!!Jusme wrote:mayor wrote:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rmprF6e0RAJusme wrote:Not only faster, but in a serpentine motion to make it harder for the shooter to hit me. You can stop and wait to see if they shoot again, but, don't be surprised to see me pass you.
This is the one I always think of when I hear the word serpentine. (there is some PG 13 language)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2_w-QCWpS0

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