okiegtrider
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Just had an interesting interaction with some people I mentioned in an earlier post in another thread. I thought better of derailing that discussion with this post and opted for a new thread.
Here is the link from the earlier post.
OSBI investigating fatal shooting in Colbert
The original thread: http://smith-wessonforum.com/lounge/459106-update-thug-shot-guy-who-open-carrying-thug-not-feeling-too-well.html#post138903268
This couple are very much like I envision many of us here on this board, working class, God fearing, law abiding, pro 2A, 60ish in age , likely someone's grandparents, and licensed to carry
Meeting this couple gives me pause and makes my heart go out to these people. The woman in the story saved her husband's life by the lawful use of deadly force against a violent attacker. Firing one well placed shot from a S&W Model 629 ended the attack, but began another nightmare.
They are very fine people and very much understanding of the fact that initially they were treated as suspects by responding law enforcement officers. The lady even remarked that she recalled from her concealed carry training to expect to be jailed if you have to shoot someone. The woman also remarked to me that remembering her concealed carry training she made sure to put the gun down and make her hands very visible to the responding officers. I can imagine that somewhere out there is a very proud instructor.
The woman wasn't jailed, but instead was flown to a hospital for injuries she sustained in the incident. The husband was cuffed and detained for a bit while the initial confusion was sorted out. Even so, they had nothing but nice things to say about how they were treated by law enforcement.
My heart very much goes out to this couple, especially the woman who had the very unpleasant chore of shooting and killing a crazed person locked in a life and death struggle with the man she loves. The poor woman is clearly struggling with the events of that night and her actions, no matter how correct and lawful they may have been.
Many assurances to her by friends, family, and well-meaning strangers, such as myself, and the fact that she was found by a prosecutor to have been justified, do little to assuage her feelings of having been the victim of a violent crime. The experience has left the woman shattered, vulnerable and fearful.
I guess I say all that to remind us all that when an armed citizen has to use deadly force, we need to be mindful that this person is a victim and be sensitive of it.
Here is the link from the earlier post.
OSBI investigating fatal shooting in Colbert
The original thread: http://smith-wessonforum.com/lounge/459106-update-thug-shot-guy-who-open-carrying-thug-not-feeling-too-well.html#post138903268
This couple are very much like I envision many of us here on this board, working class, God fearing, law abiding, pro 2A, 60ish in age , likely someone's grandparents, and licensed to carry
Meeting this couple gives me pause and makes my heart go out to these people. The woman in the story saved her husband's life by the lawful use of deadly force against a violent attacker. Firing one well placed shot from a S&W Model 629 ended the attack, but began another nightmare.
They are very fine people and very much understanding of the fact that initially they were treated as suspects by responding law enforcement officers. The lady even remarked that she recalled from her concealed carry training to expect to be jailed if you have to shoot someone. The woman also remarked to me that remembering her concealed carry training she made sure to put the gun down and make her hands very visible to the responding officers. I can imagine that somewhere out there is a very proud instructor.
The woman wasn't jailed, but instead was flown to a hospital for injuries she sustained in the incident. The husband was cuffed and detained for a bit while the initial confusion was sorted out. Even so, they had nothing but nice things to say about how they were treated by law enforcement.
My heart very much goes out to this couple, especially the woman who had the very unpleasant chore of shooting and killing a crazed person locked in a life and death struggle with the man she loves. The poor woman is clearly struggling with the events of that night and her actions, no matter how correct and lawful they may have been.
Many assurances to her by friends, family, and well-meaning strangers, such as myself, and the fact that she was found by a prosecutor to have been justified, do little to assuage her feelings of having been the victim of a violent crime. The experience has left the woman shattered, vulnerable and fearful.
I guess I say all that to remind us all that when an armed citizen has to use deadly force, we need to be mindful that this person is a victim and be sensitive of it.
