It takes a gun to stop a gunman

[ericire12]

http://www.examiner.com/x-3253-Minneapolis-Gun-Rights-Examiner~y2009m7d15-It-takes-a-gun-to-stop-a-gunman

“Be not afraid of any man, No matter what his size. When danger threatens, call on me. And I will equalize.” – Inscription on a Colt Peacemaker

“Bring a gun” – The first rule of gunfighting

 

Last Saturday night, Richmond Virginia storeowner Mustapha Kassou met an angel. But he had to get shot first.

This particular angel, a shadowy hero whose name has not been released, was carrying what witnesses described as a western style six-shooter carried openly on his hip. And like the sword of fire which angels of old were reputed to carry, this six-shooter was used as a force-for-good to smite the wicked.

It was almost 11:00 PM and the robber who rushed into Kassou’s Jefferson Davis Highway store was surprised to find eight people inside. Surprise apparently turned to anger and the robber ordered the patrons to the floor and then opened fire on Kassou striking him twice. Kassou fell to the floor behind the cash register and waited for the gunman to finish him.

And that was when the angel revealed himself. Unnoticed by the robber, one of the patrons in the store was openly armed. Reacting quickly, the patron drew his sidearm and ordered the robber to drop his gun. When the robber refused, the patron fired once wounding the robber and then disarmed him.

Kassou, who immigrated to the United States some 20 years ago from his native Morocco and has since become a proud American Citizen, believes that God sent the patron there. "He saved a lot of lives," Kassou said. "He was like an angel who came to save everybody."

But Kassou is understandably traumatized by the attack and has openly discussed whether to re-open the store. If he decides to re-open the store, he says he will be armed when he does so.

Kassou’s ordeal illustrates a simple, logical fact that no amount of gun control propaganda can refute … “It takes a gun to stop a gunman!”

[blackwolfe]

Probable won't see much of this in the main street media.

[long762range]

What this armed citizen did is admirable.  He did save lives.  I carry a concealed pistol from the time I get up to the time I go to bed but a man carrying openly makes me nervous.   Open carry in the cities has been illegal inTexas since the 1880s.  I really prefer going about my business, armed, without disturbing those around me.

[Hazcat]

What this armed citizen did is admirable.  He did save lives.  I carry a concealed pistol from the time I get up to the time I go to bed but a man carrying openly makes me nervous.   Open carry in the cities has been illegal inTexas since the 1880s.  I really prefer going about my business, armed, without disturbing those around me.

Doesn't seem that those around him were disturbed until the robbery.

[ericire12]

Probable won't see much of this in the main street media.

And you can be sure that the Brady Bunch wont reference it.

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[Texas_Bryan]

What this armed citizen did is admirable.  He did save lives.  I carry a concealed pistol from the time I get up to the time I go to bed but a man carrying openly makes me nervous.   Open carry in the cities has been illegal inTexas since the 1880s.  I really prefer going about my business, armed, without disturbing those around me.

Same here at first, the range I go to has a couple of RO that carry on an open holster.  You would think it wouldn't be a big deal, but my years of indoctrination have convinced me other wise.  After about ten seconds I got over it, if open carry was legal in Texas, people would be nervous, but after a week it'd be business as usual.  The disturbance of carrying openly would be gone quickly, it would just be like living at a dove hunt 24/7.  Except no ones constantly peppering you from a couple hundred yards away.  Think of the small talk you could have with all the other law abiding open carriers!

[long762range]

Same here at first, the range I go to has a couple of RO that carry on an open holster.  You would think it wouldn't be a big deal, but my years of indoctrination have convinced me other wise.  After about ten seconds I got over it, if open carry was legal in Texas, people would be nervous, but after a week it'd be business as usual.  The disturbance of carrying openly would be gone quickly, it would just be like living at a dove hunt 24/7.  Except no ones constantly peppering you from a couple hundred yards away.  Think of the small talk you could have with all the other law abiding open carriers!

I compete in IDPA, USPSA, and 3-gun both hot and cold ranges.  Openly carried holstered pistols themselves don't bother me.  What bothers me is that I don't know that stranger I see on the street who is openly carring.  Who is he?  Is he a good guy or just another flake with a gun?   My flag goes to red at the sight of an openly carried pistol.  I am at full alert and ready for trouble.

If Texas were to pass open carry, it should require that anyone who carries also wear a badge(?) like the CHL I carry that identifies him as a good guy.

[Texas_Bryan]

I compete in IDPA, USPSA, and 3-gun both hot and cold ranges.  Openly carried holstered pistols themselves don't bother me.  What bothers me is that I don't know that stranger I see on the street who is openly carring.  Who is he?  Is he a good guy or just another flake with a gun?   My flag goes to red at the sight of an openly carried pistol.  I am at full alert and ready for trouble.

If Texas were to pass open carry, it should require that anyone who carries also wear a badge(?) like the CHL I carry that identifies him as a good guy.

I'm not prepared to deny someone the right to open carry, or even carry at all, because I'm worried that I don't know that person.  The fact is, current Texas laws on gun rights are unconstitutional, and no man, court, or legislator should be able to deny or regulate a persons ability to defend themselves just because they are afraid or fear the common man or criminal.  I can appreciate your reservation towards open carry among the public, but the fact is, it doesn't matter if he's a good guy or a flake, we cannot allow ourselves to control our fellow citizens because we fear them.  A persons fear is not an excuse to create laws that subjugate someone, we've been down that road too many times.

[long762range]

I understand what you are saying.  But I also don't want every gang banger and thug carrying openly.

As to the Texas constitution

Article 1.  Section 23 RIGHT TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS. Every citizen shall have the right to keep and bear arms in the lawful defense of himself or the State; but the Legislature shall have power, by law, to regulate the wearing of arms, with a view to prevent crime.

http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/CN/htm/CN.1.htm#1.23

[tombogan03884]

 Fear of others carrying openly is YOUR problem to deal with. It is not a matter for legislative action. Prior to the NFA of 1934 there was no prohibition on Felons possessing arms, has passing a law made us safer from those who would rob, rape or kill ?
If the armed gangbanger you are afraid of walks into the local convenience store and see's half the other patrons also armed do you REALLY think he will do anything dumb ?