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In reply to the discussion: Proof that Concealed Carry permit holders live in a dream world [View all]Atypical Liberal
(5,412 posts)33. Not really.
First of all, I want to know whether the shooter was told who was armed in the classroom.
If so, and it would appear that way from the video, then this is hardly a fair assessment. If someone is coming to target you specifically, you are at a huge, huge disadvantage even if you are carrying a firearm.
You'll also notice that the CCW holder is always conveniently placed on the front row.
But finally, everyone should realize that carrying a firearm is no guarantee of success in the face of violent crime. All it does is give you another option.
Every one of these students would have been equally dead if they had no firearm and no chance of resisting.
A chance is always better than no chance.
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Proof that Concealed Carry permit holders live in a dream world [View all]
SecularMotion
Oct 2012
OP
More like "Proof you can make anybody look bad if you get to rig the demonstration"
friendly_iconoclast
Oct 2012
#4
"potential gun nut thugs". Would they be something like 'pre-criminals'?
friendly_iconoclast
Oct 2012
#23
In parts of CA like San F, the civilians are disarmed, except for the wealthy and well connected
ProgressiveProfessor
Oct 2012
#53
If they carried concealed, how would you know to not "...be anywhere near a gun toting enthusiast?"
Eleanors38
Oct 2012
#43
I'll continue to carry my safety device...feel free to give yours up that's your right.
ileus
Oct 2012
#14
How's your anti-RKBA agenda coming along (especially since this staged news piece came out)?
aikoaiko
Oct 2012
#61
I'd comment, but the OP is quite thoroughly THRASHED already. Good day, sir. nt
rDigital
Oct 2012
#56