kawi kid Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 Another reason I go nowhere unarmed. And it being Colorado I'm surprised nobody had a chloride and attempted to stop him. http://drudgegae.iavian.net/r?hop=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.denverpost.com%2Fbreakingnews%2Fci_21118201%2Funknown-number-people-shot-at-aurora-movie-theater Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crb Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 (edited) Wow. Sad just sad, never leave hone without your firearm. The article doesn't mention motive. Edited July 20, 2012 by crb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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crb Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 http://usnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/07/20/12850048-14-shot-dead-at-dark-knight-rises-screening-in-aurora-colorado?litePolice apparently had to ask for gas masks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 Wow. Sad just sad, never leave hone without your firearm. The article doesn't mention motive.The motive was craziness. In a theatre full of nerds, you aren't going to find too many chl holders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted July 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 I read that and it pissed me off pretty good then one of my friends online sent me a message on Facebook and reminded me of another reason why there was no guns. Its very possible that it was a gun free zone. A lot of movie theaters are now a days and of that's the case this is just another prime example of why they need to he done away with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildit Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 I read that and it pissed me off pretty good then one of my friends online sent me a message on Facebook and reminded me of another reason why there was no guns. Its very possible that it was a gun free zone. A lot of movie theaters are now a days and of that's the case this is just another prime example of why they need to he done away with."Gun Free Zone" = Criminal Carry Zone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollywood3586 Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 Wow, so sad.. So I have a question. Say that theater didn't allow guns, if you took yours in anyway, not knowing you were going to need it and you had to use it.. How much trouble would you be in if you did take out that crazy fucker? Because obviously you're within your rights to use it. BUT you're not supposed to have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 Wow, so sad.. So I have a question. Say that theater didn't allow guns, if you took yours in anyway, not knowing you were going to need it and you had to use it.. How much trouble would you be in if you did take out that crazy fucker? Because obviously you're within your rights to use it. BUT you're not supposed to have it.I believe if you saw you just didn't see the sign on the door (its happened to me a few times, but never confronted about it) they are supposed to ask you to disarm or leave. If you refuse then that is when it would become an issue and the authorities would be called. I'm not 100% certain and someone will have to correct me if I'm wrong but that would be the decent thing to do in my mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowdog Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 I will deal with the judge about why I was carrying in a non carry zone when i protected myself vs the alternative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollywood3586 Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 I believe if you saw you just didn't see the sign on the door (its happened to me a few times, but never confronted about it) they are supposed to ask you to disarm or leave. If you refuse then that is when it would become an issue and the authorities would be called. I'm not 100% certain and someone will have to correct me if I'm wrong but that would be the decent thing to do in my mindBecause there are times I never see a sign until I leave and I ALWAYS carry. I feel the same way, I'm sure if someone was carrying and took this bastard out before killing even two people a judge would have looked the other way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wht_scorpion Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 wtf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildit Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 Because there are times I never see a sign until I leave and I ALWAYS carry. I feel the same way, I'm sure if someone was carrying and took this bastard out before killing even two people a judge would have looked the other way.You have a lot more faith in our legal system than I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollywood3586 Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 You have a lot more faith in our legal system than I do.Probably, until I get burned but we shall see.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcat6183 Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 I've heard its actually worse for those with permits to be caught in a no carry zone than for those that have no permit. Anyone validate that?As for me, this reminds me why I need to start carrying more. Everywhere I go really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted July 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 "Gun Free Zone" = Criminal Carry Zone = unarmed victim zone = shooting fish in a barrel ( literally) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GESEXER Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 Movies are movies and are not ment to be reality. some people just dont understand that concept. Unless they are terminaly insane. That is so shocking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 this thread just tells me that i may want to look into something a little more concealable...might be time to ditch the HK and get a LC9 or bodyguard....dont carry often anymore because my HK prints quite a bit, and my employer will fire me...i work so much that ive just been leaving it at home...might wanna find something i can conceal at work, so i can carry everywhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simplysix Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 (edited) Gunman was wearing a bulletproof vest and let off teargas in the theater. Anyone caring ccw would have had a hard time stopping him without risking shooting anyone else Edited July 20, 2012 by Simplysix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted July 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 Still would even the playing field. Criminals have enough of an advantage why give them more of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 exactly. and a vest will only take so much....let alone the pain even from getting shot through a vest. would at least be enough to slow him down. im willing to bet the gunman taking a few direct hits, even with a vest, would have saved some lives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted July 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 Most people like this guy give up as soon as they are confronted with resistance.What I'm getting at is someone should have tossed some elbows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 Most people like this guy give up as soon as they are confronted with resistance.What I'm getting at is someone should have tossed some elbows.agreed. this obviously wasnt a suicide mission, or he would have killed himself or been purposely killed by police. this asshole just wanted attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simplysix Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 I agree with you both ^ and I am a ccw supporter. Just not sure how much it would have helped in this situation, it couldn't hurt though. But speaking for myself, I don't know if I would have been able to get off a shot, between the chaos, a lot of people in a small area, bad lighting, and tear gas. Just shows that should should always be ready/able to protect yourself and be prepared for people to do crazy stuff like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 Most people like this guy give up as soon as they are confronted with resistance.What I'm getting at is someone should have tossed some elbows.No offense, but it's easy to Monday morning quarterback this situation and talk about what could have or should have been done. I don't blame anyone for being scared and fleeing, especially not when they're suffering the effects of tear gas and still hearing a loud movie soundtrack that also contains gun fire. The whole scene had to be dark, chaotic, and very confusing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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