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Quick weekend reading for my Texas gun folks. Some folks choose to carry everywhere and that's a choice. Others may be more rule followers. For those, here's a quick reference. Know which ones apply to you - there is a felony or two hiding in these signs for armed civilians.
Sometimes we come across like minded defensive trainers that have taken the time to document knowledge and solid information for students. This is one of those. Worth a read, even if just a reminder. Well articulated, reasonable and prudent. Good stuff.
Lots of discussion in the defensive community about situational awareness. Especially in urban areas, having your face deeply into your phone while in public, at night, is a dangerous choice to make in today's world. Just is what it is - eyes up, notice your surroundings, watch other people - make a game of it. Could save you some hardship.
A man was reportedly waiting for his takeout when someone came up behind him and poured a burning liquid over his face.
The victim believes it was acid. Police have described it as an unknown scalding liquid.
Imagine standing there waiting for your dinner, and suddenly your life changes forever.
Who does something this sick to another human being?
This kind of post is just stupid. The armed school employee programs do not throw untrained "civilians" into school shootings. To promote this message is disingenuous and Nieve. School Guardians done right, meet the same shooting and response standards as the sworn officers. Just pisses me off that this message keeps being repeated and, of course, with comments turned off. Highlands County Sherrif in Sebring Florida should be ashamed of this crap.
So, they know that it was "targeted" and a suspect is being sought. But ZERO description of the suspect. But we know about the shopping center's ~130 shops and restaurants so we've got that going for us... msn.com/en-us/news/other/1-d…
How things have changed. Growing up: "Don't talk to strangers". Today: Stranger picks you up in their car at your home to take you to the airport. You share that you will be away for a week on business. No, nobody is home. Yea... people really do that. Daily.
Kicking off the Saturday Scenario a bit early tonight.
Let's talk through this one.
11 PM, Round Rock. You're riding alone in the back of a rideshare. The driver has taken two wrong turns and is getting agitated. At a red light he locks the doors and says, 'You're not getting out until you pay me $100 cash.' You don't see a weapon, and his hands are on the wheel. You're carrying. Is this lawful AND moral for a gun, or does it call for 911, the app's safety button, calmly paying, or unlocking the door and getting out?
Was just watching the tragic school video of the choking little girl. Super sad.
Was thinking; I'm a first responder... lots of the folks here are responders as well. Even before I was a trained and licensed first responder, I still responded when someone was in need. What I learned along the way is that many people are NOT responder personalities and bystander effect is a real danger. Get trained. Help if you can. It is rewarding in a deep manner. Appreciated by the one you help quite often as well. Except with Narcan - those ones are pissed.
Quick Texas Sign Summary for Armed Folks:
Remember, 46.03 may not be posted but the restriction is always in place (inherently prohibited). This could change with Ziegenfuss v. Martin case pending.
My fellow tactical medical folks: What's your opinion on a tourniquet for a "graze" flesh wound. I get heat of the moment and the TQ being the tool the Officer had nearby but would bulk gauze or hemostatic gauze direct pressure be effective?
I know Greg and we live fairly close, different but similar neighborhoods. My kids have friends in his neighborhood and we've been in the park he mentions. This is from a multi-black belt, ex cop, national level defensive trainer that deadlifts like 600# and is shaped like a guerilla. I'll be watching for this dude he encountered too...
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Chris is spot on. For all of us that carry a weapon daily for work and/or personal/family security. Know the laws, know your local prosecutorial tendencies and position yourself for what comes afterward, even if you "do it right". You can't prevent what happened to Sgt. Perry, but you can do everything you can to position yourself as the "good guy" should the government decide they are coming after you. There are, in Texas and in most states, protections against civil liability for defense (despite what the handgun insurance folks say) but having educated yourselves and knowing of a good defense attorney is super helpful. Some of the new programs for legal coverage are comforting as that is, aside from losing one's job, the biggest expenses, again, even if you do it all right. Voting well helps for the future of this problem but here we are for now...
If three years of following the Daniel Perry trials taught anything, it’s this:
Use deadly force and your life is permanently altered. Guilty or innocent, justified or not, the act itself rewrites everything that comes after, for you and everyone else involved.
Obviously do what you have to, to protect yourself. But understand, it is no small act.
"Hey, why do you always carry a gun when you are out for a fun day with your family?".
Because nobody will be there in time, it's up to me.
One more tidbit for the day: Are ya'll (meaning fellow Texans) following the 5th Circuit case Ziegenfuss v. Martin? Tx DPS Director admitted 50%, racetrack and sporting event carry prohibitions are in-fact unconstitutional. Certain sections of "inherently restricted" PC 46.03 code could be overturned. Stay tuned. PC 46.03(a)(4), (a)(7), and (a)(8) are in trouble... #NotLegalAdvice
Confession time. I have a gun in a biometric box by my bed. I have kids so, that's necessary. It is time to get a new one. This one, designed by a "tactical genius" requires me to lick my fingertip or the sensor won't work, then it BEEP!, KluChunk! as it springs open. Not stealthy at all. What is the newer alternative that is quick and quiet? Single full size w/RDS and WML pistol sized.