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Gun Control & RKBA

Atypical Liberal

(5,412 posts) Wed Aug 1, 2012, 07:27 PM Aug 2012

Citizen saves police officer under fire with 150 yard shot. [View all]

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I bet that is one police officer who is glad law-abiding citizens own firearms.

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Citizen saves police officer under fire with 150 yard shot. [View all] Atypical Liberal Aug 2012 OP

Kudos to this man for doing that. It is something that he didn't seem to want to do, but he teddy51 Aug 2012 #1

Here's a news link Lurks Often Aug 2012 #2

Law enforcement knows the score. Simo 1939_1940 Aug 2012 #10

I'm sure a can of beans or a firm talking-to would have been Common Sense Party Aug 2012 #3

Depends on the brand of beans -- CokeMachine Aug 2012 #12

Dont forget Missycim Aug 2012 #14

Thanks for reminding me!! CokeMachine Aug 2012 #24

You may be able to roll a bicycle tire that far. ileus Aug 2012 #15

If I heard it right, 5 hits with a handgun from 150+ yards, while being shot at! DonP Aug 2012 #4

+ about-a-billion HALO141 Aug 2012 #17

Especially rDigital Aug 2012 #35

Bad guy was armed with a 30-30 HALO141 Aug 2012 #36

My father has a Savage Jenoch Aug 2012 #38

My bad. rDigital Aug 2012 #39

In contrast to younger spray-and-pray shooters, the civilian who aided the cop is 68 years old. AnotherMcIntosh Aug 2012 #5

The difference is this guy is a shooter HALO141 Aug 2012 #40

This violates so much that the antis constantly tell us. GreenStormCloud Aug 2012 #6

And the bad guy had a common hunting rifle and two handguns. Kaleva Aug 2012 #7

"BTW - He is wearing a cowboy hat." ... and he has a southern accent. DonP Aug 2012 #8

I read on another forum that he is not military or LEO. GreenStormCloud Aug 2012 #9

If the post on the other forum is true, his ability to control his shots is even more remarkable. AnotherMcIntosh Aug 2012 #16

We needed him in London gejohnston Aug 2012 #11

Hit him FIVE times AtheistCrusader Aug 2012 #21

WOW! Marinedem Aug 2012 #13

I'm quite curious as to what type of handgun was used. Simo 1939_1940 Aug 2012 #18

I believe he said a .357 Magnum revolver. PavePusher Aug 2012 #19

At one time I had a Colt Python .357......... Simo 1939_1940 Aug 2012 #20

when I first read the headline I thought littlewolf Aug 2012 #22

Where are the antis?!!! TPaine7 Aug 2012 #23

Law-abiding gun owner gets upset, kills two dogs and two people... DanTex Aug 2012 #25

In other words, ban them all, yes? PavePusher Aug 2012 #26

"Law-abiding gun owner gets upset, kills two dogs and two people.." EX500rider Aug 2012 #27

Yes, we all know the story. DanTex Aug 2012 #28

Truth hurts, huh Peaches? HALO141 Aug 2012 #29

No one here claims "never". GreenStormCloud Aug 2012 #30

You disparaged one of the articles of faith of his religion? How bigoted of you! friendly_iconoclast Aug 2012 #33

Just like law-abiding drivers, law-abiding computer owners, law-abiding protestors, et cetera... friendly_iconoclast Aug 2012 #31

I am forced to agree; that's a solid point. TPaine7 Aug 2012 #32

In a press conference HALO141 Aug 2012 #37

Well, this can't be true sylvi Aug 2012 #34