Self-defense at the Seven Eleven

[rwsmith]

Those big knives they carry......

I beleive those guys were Sikhs, they have a different outlook of self defense!

Part of a Sikh's wardrobe besides a turban and beard is a big curved knife, usually decorated because it's more ceremonial than a weapon. But it stands for their obligation to fight evil whereever they find it. I think that's pretty cool. I read a story about Sikh that was on a train when some violence broke out and he disabled two guys when it wasn't even his fight. When told he was a 'hero' said, 'That's how we were raised. If somebody is in trouble, you help them.'

 

[oldiegoldie]

a whole new meaning for the word "sikhum".

 

[bearfoot]

a friend across the street, 74 years old, related to me he feels he is not safe going to walmart anymore. rencently @ walmart i was pan handled for money before i got into the suv. told him no, but he followed me, waited for me to get in the drivers seat and insisted about i should give him money. got back out of the vehicle and then he was muttering walking away. saw the security patrol next time and asked walmart's policy about pan handlers, they are not allowed to confront the pan handlers, security, yea right-- he was pan handleing again by the handi cap parking right then. was told i should have called the police. now i call my friend and see if he wants anything from the store when i go.

 

[WR Moore]

Part of a Sikh's wardrobe besides a turban and beard is a big curved knife, usually decorated because it's more ceremonial than a weapon. But it stands for their obligation to fight evil whereever they find it. I think that's pretty cool. I read a story about Sikh that was on a train when some violence broke out and he disabled two guys when it wasn't even his fight. When told he was a 'hero' said, 'That's how we were raised. If somebody is in trouble, you help them.'

OK, the guy of the train in India was a Gurkha on his way home. The issue Kukri isn't remotely the same as the symbolic blade carried by most Sikhs these days.

BTW, the Gurkha in question was on his way to be discharged from the service. After the event, he got to reup, a promotion and a hefty cash award. IIRC it was more like 5-6 guys involved in the robbery, don't recall the final toll, but they definitely bit off more than they could chew.

 

[shocker]

Evidently this is how thieves are commonly handled in India. Nicknamed an "Indian clothes washing" though it has a formal name too.

 

[shell627]

The Gurkha on the train incident was in 2010.He fought 40 robbers car to car killed three wounded eight.He sat there and minded his own business until they tried to rape a young girl. Then he went all Gurkha on them.

 

[swsig]

With apologies to Lizzie Borden...

When the bad guy tries to steal some snacks
The Sikh guy gives him twenty whacks
When the bad guy appears to grab a gun
The Sikh guy gives him twenty one

 

[Kanewpadle]

There are some people that you just don't push. Because this is how they respond.

I wish more people would fight back.

 

[Magnum_PI]

This is what happens when you come across people who clearly never got spanked as kids... the perp deserved every wack, and maybe a few more.

Since the law seems to be more pro-criminal then it has ever been (not necessarily LE but courts more so), citizens need to then become the line in the sand and teach the crooks a lesson.

Good for them for taking a stand.

 

[jkmo]

I think his stick was corked

 

[smoothshooter]

I LOVE IT!!

Onlooker repeatedly says, "there's nothing you can do about it."

Man, was he wrong.

I wouldn't be surprised if California authorities charge store owner for assault and excessive use of force or some other inappropriate charge. That's their twisted way.

I think they should have made him restock the shelves.

I heard they have already charged the owner.

 

[Shibadog]

Men don't passively put up with **** from thugs. They actively avoid trouble, but if forced to fight, they fight to win. Back in the 50's when I was a pup my old Dad told me "Son, never start a fight, but if you're pushed into one, fight to win." Sound advice then and now.

 

[LVSteve]

I cannot see the video because I don't have a youtube account. I resist having Google up to their elbow in my back passage. My view on sticks is knees, ankles, and elbows are the prime targets. Once down, the perp should be invited to leave the scene by crawling, as standing may be difficult.

 

[johngalt]

In these days, a Dirty Harry movie marathon seems appropriate.

 

[rh73]

The clerks were not charged.
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[Mule Packer]

According to the news:

The 7-Eleven store clerks who can be seen beating an alleged thief with a stick in a now-viral video will not face any criminal charges, the San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office announced Tuesday.​

However, while the clerks won't be facing criminal charges, it looks like California is trying to pass a bill to keep store employees from retaliating or protecting themselves. From the Stockton Record:

While some have applauded the employees for protecting their business and property, lawmakers in California are hoping to push through legislation that would ban retail staff from stopping thieves that are stealing from their stores. Senate Bill 553, submitted by Sen. Dave Cortese, passed the State Senate in June and progressed to policy committees in the State Assembly.​