Situation: Robbery attempt against citizens dealing with a vehicle with mechanical issues on the side of the road.
Link: http://www2.counton2.com/cbd/news/l...e_in_colleton_co._shoots_armed_robber/143852/
Details:
A young man, his wife, and mother in law, are transporting a U-haul from point A to point B late in the evening. They are using two separate vehicles for the task, one to haul the trailer, the other as a chase vehicle.
Problems occur with the vehicle hauling the trailer, and they exit the highway, apparently in a bad part of town. They opt to place the trailer on the working vehicle, and while the young man is attaching the trailer, a 3rd party vehicle approaches.
Help, you may ask?
Not so much.
The 3rd party vehicle contains 3 criminals. One who steps out of the car and attempts to rob the two females with his desert eagle .50. The young man intervenes with deadly force from his own firearm, hitting the felon multiple times. The wounded felon is dragged into their vehicle and driven off guns ablaze.
The only known injury as a result is the felon who attempted to rob the females.
Points of consideration:
1. Bring your firearm where and when ever you legally can. The young man was a licensed CCW holder and apparently kept his firearm on his person. A firearm in hand is better than 2 in the car...when you need it NOW!
2. They were traveling late at night when criminal activity tends to be at its highest. Was it necessary? If not, plan to move during hours of lower criminal activity and when more honest citizens are likely to be around to witness or provide aid in the event of a felonious attack.
3. When stuck on the side of the road, think about where you will position your loved ones. I have seen people on the side of the road simply "hanging out" on the traffic side of the road. IMO, the best place to put your family would be on the far side of the vehicle, away from potential traffic hazards, and criminals who may view your misfortune as a felonious opportunity.
Thoughts?
Link: http://www2.counton2.com/cbd/news/l...e_in_colleton_co._shoots_armed_robber/143852/
Details:
A young man, his wife, and mother in law, are transporting a U-haul from point A to point B late in the evening. They are using two separate vehicles for the task, one to haul the trailer, the other as a chase vehicle.
Problems occur with the vehicle hauling the trailer, and they exit the highway, apparently in a bad part of town. They opt to place the trailer on the working vehicle, and while the young man is attaching the trailer, a 3rd party vehicle approaches.
Help, you may ask?
Not so much.
The 3rd party vehicle contains 3 criminals. One who steps out of the car and attempts to rob the two females with his desert eagle .50. The young man intervenes with deadly force from his own firearm, hitting the felon multiple times. The wounded felon is dragged into their vehicle and driven off guns ablaze.
The only known injury as a result is the felon who attempted to rob the females.
Points of consideration:
1. Bring your firearm where and when ever you legally can. The young man was a licensed CCW holder and apparently kept his firearm on his person. A firearm in hand is better than 2 in the car...when you need it NOW!
2. They were traveling late at night when criminal activity tends to be at its highest. Was it necessary? If not, plan to move during hours of lower criminal activity and when more honest citizens are likely to be around to witness or provide aid in the event of a felonious attack.
3. When stuck on the side of the road, think about where you will position your loved ones. I have seen people on the side of the road simply "hanging out" on the traffic side of the road. IMO, the best place to put your family would be on the far side of the vehicle, away from potential traffic hazards, and criminals who may view your misfortune as a felonious opportunity.
Thoughts?