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An "excuse" to not act? No. It's minimizing risk and not playing hero when you or your loved ones are not involved and when you have no clue what is actually going on. There are just too many variables in play, and I trust pretty much nobody outside of my family to tell me the truth. Sure, ask if either of them needs help if you want, but even then I'm not making a judgment call.jmra wrote:Sorry, but I'm not going to use the excuse of assuming that a woman tied up on the side of the road may be involved in something consensual in order to avoid my obligation as a human being to at least investigate wether or not she in fact needs assistance.
IMHO this whole thread is based on someone's complete misunderstanding of what an instructor was suggesting. There is little doubt in my mind that the instructor was telling his students that if they did in fact have to pull their weapon around other people that they should clearly state that they have a CHL not as a cry for assistance from other CHLs, but in order to avoid being shot by another CHL who might otherwise mistake them for the BG.
So, you want to wait until he slits her throat?MadMonkey wrote:An "excuse" to not act? No. It's minimizing risk and not playing hero when you or your loved ones are not involved and when you have no clue what is actually going on. There are just too many variables in play, and I trust pretty much nobody outside of my family to tell me the truth. Sure, ask if either of them needs help if you want, but even then I'm not making a judgment call.jmra wrote:Sorry, but I'm not going to use the excuse of assuming that a woman tied up on the side of the road may be involved in something consensual in order to avoid my obligation as a human being to at least investigate wether or not she in fact needs assistance.
IMHO this whole thread is based on someone's complete misunderstanding of what an instructor was suggesting. There is little doubt in my mind that the instructor was telling his students that if they did in fact have to pull their weapon around other people that they should clearly state that they have a CHL not as a cry for assistance from other CHLs, but in order to avoid being shot by another CHL who might otherwise mistake them for the BG.
If there's an obvious threat to someone's life, then I'd be more inclined to take action, but even in that situation it's dangerous since you don't know the circumstances leading up to that point.
*whoooooosh*jmra wrote:So, you want to wait until he slits her throat?
"The Only Thing Necessary for the Triumph of Evil is that Good Men Do Nothing"
BTW, this has nothing to do with having a CHL, being armed or unarmed. It is about the responsibility that individuals have for each other in a civilized community. Just because we pay someone to watch out for us doesn't mean we stop watching out for each other. I am no hero but I have prior to having a CHL stepped into situations in order to assist someone in distress. You may be able to turn a blind eye, but I have two young boys I am teaching how to become strong young men of character. I can not afford to look the other way.
You gotta put some kind of smiley or something before someone takes you seriously there Oldgringo!Oldgringo wrote:Since many CHL's carry several loaded magazines; maybe three shots {pause} followed by one shot {pause} then three more shots(SOS) into the air would send a signal of distress and call for backup?
Yes, I was being sarcastical.SlowDave wrote:You gotta put some kind of smiley or something before someone takes you seriously there Oldgringo!Oldgringo wrote:Since many CHL's carry several loaded magazines; maybe three shots {pause} followed by one shot {pause} then three more shots(SOS) into the air would send a signal of distress and call for backup?
I think I'd rather just worry about me and not coordinating with more strangers than necessary.
There ain't no flies on you, SlowDave. 
Like MoJo said, if you want to be a cop, go to The Police Academy, and be a cop.jmra wrote:"The Only Thing Necessary for the Triumph of Evil is that Good Men Do Nothing"
BTW, this has nothing to do with having a CHL, being armed or unarmed. It is about the responsibility that individuals have for each other in a civilized community.
One need not be cop to intervene in the assault or worse of another.gringo pistolero wrote:Like MoJo said, if you want to be a cop, go to The Police Academy, and be a cop.jmra wrote:"The Only Thing Necessary for the Triumph of Evil is that Good Men Do Nothing"
BTW, this has nothing to do with having a CHL, being armed or unarmed. It is about the responsibility that individuals have for each other in a civilized community.
Nor does one need to have a CHL.jbarn wrote:One need not be cop to intervene in the assault or worse of another.gringo pistolero wrote:Like MoJo said, if you want to be a cop, go to The Police Academy, and be a cop.jmra wrote:"The Only Thing Necessary for the Triumph of Evil is that Good Men Do Nothing"
BTW, this has nothing to do with having a CHL, being armed or unarmed. It is about the responsibility that individuals have for each other in a civilized community.
jimlongley wrote:There's two 'R's in my name, son.Keith B wrote:I like 'Run Forest, Run!' better.
WildBill wrote:Probably much more effective!Keith B wrote:I like 'Run Forest, Run!' better.
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