chevysoldier Posted March 7, 2011 Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 The criminals informed the police that they had changed their mind upon discovering armed customers and were waiting for Matt and J.P. to leave. Ironically, the police car was pulling in to the parking lot just as Matt and J.P. were driving away. In other words, had Matt and J.P. not been armed, the robbery probably would have occurred before the police intervened. http://www.examiner.com/gun-rights-in-atlanta/open-carry-deters-armed-robbery-kennesaw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted March 7, 2011 Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 Interesting. I wonder how it would've turned out if they were concealed and not open carrying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted March 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 Interesting. I wonder how it would've turned out if they were concealed and not open carrying.Shootout? They draw and scare them away? Too bad we can't run a simulation, would be interesting to see the two sides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jst2fst Posted March 7, 2011 Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 Wait... I thought open carry didn't deter crime? No no, that's only for the people that fear guns silly.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DangBruhY Posted March 7, 2011 Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 That's awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted March 7, 2011 Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 No Paul open carry will just make you a target and the badguys will shoot you first cause your armed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted March 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 No Paul open carry will just make you a target and the badguys will shoot you first cause your armed.You're just full of the smart ass comments today huh. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion Posted March 7, 2011 Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 Wait... I thought open carry didn't deter crime? My first thought as well. I wish more people would open carry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alab32 Posted March 7, 2011 Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 Good stuff! I still prefer concealed... but nonetheless, awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted March 7, 2011 Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 You're just full of the smart ass comments today huh. lolFigured I would say it before someone who means it does? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted March 7, 2011 Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 The more I think about this (my first mistake, right?), it almost reads like a snopes deal. So I'm skeptical1)What criminal would admit the fact to a cop that they were deterred by open carry?2)Even if they did, why would I believe a thief?3)The cop just happened to be 'vigilant' and on the scene because he suspected something - how often does that happen IRL?I'm just saying, this story seem too pro-gun to be true, not to mention the fact that it's in Kennesaw, GA which is the town you read about in all other pro-gun stats as "the town that mandates gun ownership for every household".... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted March 7, 2011 Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 The more I think about this (my first mistake, right?), it almost reads like a snopes deal. So I'm skeptical1)What criminal would admit the fact to a cop that they were deterred by open carry?2)Even if they did, why would I believe a thief?3)The cop just happened to be 'vigilant' and on the scene because he suspected something - how often does that happen IRL?I'm just saying, this story seem too pro-gun to be true, not to mention the fact that it's in Kennesaw, GA which is the town you read about in all other pro-gun stats as "the town that mandates gun ownership for every household"....Nice reality check, and I was thinking a little bit along those lines, but hadn't quite put it all together. #1&2, I agree with you. #3, happens more than you'd ever imagine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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