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Military training used to be to attack when ambushed instead of take cover. Of course, it’s a little different to attack when your armed instead of bare handed.
I’ve been hearing this sort of fantasy a lot over the years- “well, if I was there, I’d take the bad guy out in a heartbeat; I’d be brave and fearless, and anyone who does any less is a coward!” Typically said by people who haven’t faced a situation more dangerous than somebody cutting in line in front of them at a Starbucks. As somebody who has actually had a gun pointed at him by a hostile human being, I can only say to these people: Pray you’re never in the position where your fantasy can come true.
“Attack a gun, run from a knife”. Old school stuff, maybe forgotten. But some twenty 1th graders? No, won’t work, bad idea. Friend of mine gave me a book a few years ago, about “Surviving every day madness”. Has a bit in it about shootings. Says “Run, but like a rabbit, cornering every 3-5 seconds, and seek shelter”. Much better advice I think…
Usually if I disagree with a position I can at least imagine why someone might hold it. For instance, I disagree with conservative economic policy, but I can imagine why someone would think that the debt is an immediate crisis (rather than a long term problem, as I think it is). But when it comes to this idea that the solution to gun violence is to put guards in all the schools, well, my mind just boggles. I just can’t imagine why anyone would hold that opinion. It’s not just that I disagree, I can’t believe anyone would seriously propose that. I’m not sure where a dialogue on the question could start, it just seems so looney.
Sticker are the solution. The bigger the better. “no gun” and “Gun free Zone Stickers” That is what we need! More stickers! And let us make these stickers bullet proof. and when they cost to much Obama can promise to tax those rich guys who can afford to make the gun look like it can assault someone to pay for it.
I’ve been held up three times when I managed a pharmacy, and you’re correct. The best thing is to remain calm and not upset the one with the gun. I’ve seen enough Jackie Chan movies to know exactly how to handle a gunman, but for some reason always seemed to second guess my own reflexes in that situation…
A lot of volunteer armed guards at the schools will be killers who will sign up so they can carry out their own massacres! Foxes who will guard the coop.
e been held up three times when I managed a pharmacy, and you’re correct. The best thing is to remain calm and not upset the one with the gun." I bet your store did not have a “gun free zone” sticker on the door. And if you had a bullet proof one supplied by Obama’s evil rich, the guy holding the gun that was assaulting you would have paid for the sticker you could have hid behind…..
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BrassOrchid
said, 6 months ago
Laws won’t stop people from speeding, but respect for others will. Good luck with that!
masterskrain said, 6 months ago
Doesn’t that make about as much sense as telling people; “If some drunk in a bar fight throws a left hook at you, you lean into it!”?
mikefive said, 6 months ago
@masterskrain
Military training used to be to attack when ambushed instead of take cover. Of course, it’s a little different to attack when your armed instead of bare handed.
zoidknight said, 6 months ago
@masterskrain
You mean like the advice given to deal with bullies.
The Wolf In Your Midst said, 6 months ago
I’ve been hearing this sort of fantasy a lot over the years- “well, if I was there, I’d take the bad guy out in a heartbeat; I’d be brave and fearless, and anyone who does any less is a coward!” Typically said by people who haven’t faced a situation more dangerous than somebody cutting in line in front of them at a Starbucks. As somebody who has actually had a gun pointed at him by a hostile human being, I can only say to these people: Pray you’re never in the position where your fantasy can come true.
Clark Kent said, 6 months ago
I don’t speed because I don’t want to get into a crash.
fredgold said, 6 months ago
@The Wolf In Your Midst
I’ve been in that same boat. Amen!
MortyForTyrant said, 6 months ago
“Attack a gun, run from a knife”. Old school stuff, maybe forgotten. But some twenty 1th graders? No, won’t work, bad idea. Friend of mine gave me a book a few years ago, about “Surviving every day madness”. Has a bit in it about shootings. Says “Run, but like a rabbit, cornering every 3-5 seconds, and seek shelter”. Much better advice I think…
lonecat said, 6 months ago
Usually if I disagree with a position I can at least imagine why someone might hold it. For instance, I disagree with conservative economic policy, but I can imagine why someone would think that the debt is an immediate crisis (rather than a long term problem, as I think it is). But when it comes to this idea that the solution to gun violence is to put guards in all the schools, well, my mind just boggles. I just can’t imagine why anyone would hold that opinion. It’s not just that I disagree, I can’t believe anyone would seriously propose that. I’m not sure where a dialogue on the question could start, it just seems so looney.
Harleyquinn
said, 6 months ago
Sticker are the solution. The bigger the better. “no gun” and “Gun free Zone Stickers” That is what we need! More stickers! And let us make these stickers bullet proof. and when they cost to much Obama can promise to tax those rich guys who can afford to make the gun look like it can assault someone to pay for it.
Fourcrows said, 6 months ago
@The Wolf In Your Midst
I’ve been held up three times when I managed a pharmacy, and you’re correct. The best thing is to remain calm and not upset the one with the gun. I’ve seen enough Jackie Chan movies to know exactly how to handle a gunman, but for some reason always seemed to second guess my own reflexes in that situation…
Jase99 said, 6 months ago
You mean like the advice given to deal with bullies.
There’s an ever so slight difference between an unarmed bully and a nut case blasting away with a military grade semi automatic assault rifle.
Chikuku said, 6 months ago
A lot of volunteer armed guards at the schools will be killers who will sign up so they can carry out their own massacres! Foxes who will guard the coop.
1opinion said, 6 months ago
@HOWGOZIT
Happy new year you crotchety old fart.
Harleyquinn
said, 6 months ago
@Fourcrows
e been held up three times when I managed a pharmacy, and you’re correct. The best thing is to remain calm and not upset the one with the gun."
I bet your store did not have a “gun free zone” sticker on the door. And if you had a bullet proof one supplied by Obama’s evil rich, the guy holding the gun that was assaulting you would have paid for the sticker you could have hid behind…..