Good topic.

I don't know how I'd respond in a situation where a shooter - rifle or pistol - was threatening others, but I'd pray that I not shrink from the threat.

About three years ago in Omaha there was a punk 20 something who held up a Walgreens (iirr) with a sawed-off 12 ga.

As said robber was pointing the shotgun at the cashier, a REGULAR CITIZEN licenced for concealed carry produced his weapon, shot & killed the armed robber. I don't know how many times he fired his pistol, but he killed the bad guy outright.

There were other shoppers in the store, of course; yet none of them were hurt. The CC citizen displayed: competence; awareness; & restraint (he didn't empty his mag - I believe he fired 2 or 3 times).

Police questioned the citizen & in a reasonable amount of time decided he was justified in the shooting.

While this is a "best case" scenario of a responsible citizen carrying a concealed weapon, I'd like to think it would not be a rare scenario.

If you're a concealed carry citizen, you need to be prepared for the legal ramifications of a justified shooting. It will not be "easy" or "quick" or "cheap." But if you prepare wisely & if your preparations show you are not interested in "vigilante justice", then I believe you can carry a weapon in good conscience.

As Xero wrote:

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In the very unlikely event that you're at the scene of a mass shooting, and you're presented with a clear shot -- take it. But let's not "train and equip" like you're going to be the next hero on the 5 O'Clock News.

This seems like a reasonable consideration. You carry not because you hope to find yourself in a bad situation, but are perpared for it if you do.

friar

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You carry not because you hope to find yourself in a bad situation, but are perpared for it if you do

Says it all!
Peter.