Citizen saves cop

[freethemouse]

Saw this on /r/guns over at reddit and a quick search didn't reveal anything posted about it on Calguns. Thought some of you might find it interesting.

http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2012/08/daniel-zimmerman/defensive-gun-use-of-the-day-just-lending-a-hand-edition/

Though I'm hesitant encourage any citizens to use firearms except in self defense against imminent threat of grievous bodily harm or death, I think this is one of the few exceptions.

[gumby]

This should be sent to FOX for nationwide broadcasting.

[BigStiCK]

Good Stuff!

[bsg]

glad the good guys won, and are alive today.

[phdo]

Nice. Another point for the good guys.

[bruceflinch]

Nice!

[Bobby Ricigliano]

Saw this on /r/guns over at reddit and a quick search didn't reveal anything posted about it on Calguns. Thought some of you might find it interesting.

http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2012/08/daniel-zimmerman/defensive-gun-use-of-the-day-just-lending-a-hand-edition/

Though I'm hesitant encourage any citizens to use firearms except in self defense against imminent threat of grievous bodily harm or death, I think this is one of the few exceptions.

This use of a firearm definitely constituted a defense against imminent threat of grievous bodily harm or death. It just happened to be someone else's life.

Still just as valid.

[Arkangel]

It's a good day when the good guys win.

[Kappy]

Tagged.

[freethemouse]

This use of a firearm definitely constituted a defense against imminent threat of grievous bodily harm or death. It just happened to be someone else's life.

Still just as valid.

Yes, I agree. But if the cop was a civilian, there's serious risk that this man shoots the wrong person. Unless he knows with certainty who the wrongful assailant is, I don't think he should engage.

[m98]

Yes. +1 for the good guys.

[m98]

Yes, I agree. But if the cop was a civilian, there's serious risk that this man shoots the wrong person. Unless he knows with certainty who the wrongful assailant is, I don't think he should engage.

I think in this case, its very obvious whos the bad guy. In the case where there is uncertainly, then one should know what the right thing to do.

[JBaus]

SHARED....We need to share this link with everyone on all social networks/forums.

[A-J]

The only thing I'd be worried about is another officer arriving at the exact wrong time and thinking I was shooter #2. But I don't think I'd let that stop me from helping.

Side note - quote of the day from another article on thier site:

“After he shot me, I looked him straight in the eye,” said Leone. “He says, ‘Don’t kill me. Don’t kill me… I’ve got a daughter!’ I said, ‘f- you … pow, pow, pow, pow!’”

Gotta love those tough old birds!

[JBaus]

The only thing I'd be worried about is another officer arriving at the exact wrong time and thinking I was shooter #2. But I don't think I'd let that stop me from helping.

Side note - quote of the day from another article on thier site:



Gotta love those tough old birds!

Yeah, I read that other story as well. What I love is that the intruder called 9-1-1 a few miles down the road and said he shot himself in the chest......3 times. HAHAHAHAHA!!!!