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Woman killed confronting burglars
Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2016 8:26 am
by goose
The article says that three folks went outside to confront two car burglars. As the burglars were driving away they fired from the car and struck the female. One shot, one strike. Very sad.
But a good reminder that we all need to make sure that we are making the choices we make consciously. And not in the heat of the moment. This is also why I love all of our "what if" discussions. So that we can think ahead of time about what our property is worth, what stands we are willing to take, what scenarios constitute 911 calls rather than confrontations, etc.
http://cw39.com/2016/12/14/woman-gunned ... e-houston/
Re: Woman killed confronting burglars
Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2016 1:06 pm
by BCGlocker
Such sad story. It is a tough situation where our instinct tells us to confront the criminals, however, we need to fight our instinct and call 911 instead. Property is not worth risking one's life over it, especially there is insurance to fall back on.
Re: Woman killed confronting burglars
Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2016 1:39 pm
by Jago668
I don't know that I would have gone outside. However if I have enough time to go outside to confront someone, there is a reason I keep my rifle and plate carrier next to each other.
Re: Woman killed confronting burglars
Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2016 5:19 pm
by surprise_i'm_armed
Define "plate carrier" please.
SIA
Re: Woman killed confronting burglars
Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2016 10:21 pm
by The Dude
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Re: Woman killed confronting burglars
Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2016 2:06 am
by TreyHouston
BCGlocker wrote:Such sad story. It is a tough situation where our instinct tells us to confront the criminals, however, we need to fight our instinct and call 911 instead. Property is not worth risking one's life over it, especially there is insurance to fall back on.

Re: Woman killed confronting burglars
Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2016 5:07 pm
by pushpullpete
surprise_i'm_armed wrote:Define "plate carrier" please.
SIA
Most likely, body armor w 'chest trauma plate carrier (or pocket)'.
Re: Woman killed confronting burglars
Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2016 9:49 pm
by Jago668
pushpullpete wrote:surprise_i'm_armed wrote:Define "plate carrier" please.
SIA
Most likely, body armor w 'chest trauma plate carrier (or pocket)'.
Correct. Go to google, select images and search "plate carrier" and tada you have a bunch of pictures of stuff similar to what I have. With level 4 ESAPI plates
Re: Woman killed confronting burglars
Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2016 10:56 pm
by The Annoyed Man
Jago668 wrote:pushpullpete wrote:surprise_i'm_armed wrote:Define "plate carrier" please.
SIA
Most likely, body armor w 'chest trauma plate carrier (or pocket)'.
Correct. Go to google, select images and search "plate carrier" and tada you have a bunch of pictures of stuff similar to what I have. With level 4 ESAPI plates
Out of curiosity, what does a setup like that cost?
Re: Woman killed confronting burglars
Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2016 7:52 am
by Jago668
The Annoyed Man wrote:Jago668 wrote:pushpullpete wrote:surprise_i'm_armed wrote:Define "plate carrier" please.
SIA
Most likely, body armor w 'chest trauma plate carrier (or pocket)'.
Correct. Go to google, select images and search "plate carrier" and tada you have a bunch of pictures of stuff similar to what I have. With level 4 ESAPI plates
Out of curiosity, what does a setup like that cost?
It all depends TAM. I got mine at
http://infidelbodyarmor.com/ With plate carrier and two of their level 4 ESAPI plates was a little over $500. I went there and paid cash and got a discount. If you want to go that route, call them and setup a time. They don't have an actual storefront. If you check the site regularly or sign up for the email list, they have specials on armor bundles. Get a plate carrier, 2 x level 3 plates, and then random other stuff (ifak, glasses, pouches). Usually discount is about what the extra stuff would cost. Bundles start around $375, and you can upgrade stuff for more if you want (nicer carrier, higher rated armor, etc).