First off, relax.
I am not a GunBanner. I am just doing some thinking out loud.
Here are some thoughts: The CHL is a good thing in todays age. With Terrorism hanging over our heads, and Active Shooter scenarios played out in Colorado, Virginia, Texas and other places, it is generally a good idea to be armed.
But, let us look at this for a sec. Concealed HANDGUN License. OK, say we come into the Parks in Arlington or Grapevine Mills. Shots ring out, deep heavy booms that you automatically know are NOT someones 9MM or .45. All you have is your 9MM and an extra mag. What are you gonna do?
Me, I am heading to the sound of the guns. My family Would/Should be safe behind me, my wife and I have diagramed this many times. I have a moral and social obligation to save lives if I cqn. THAT is not in doubt. Even the Police acknowledge that they cannot get there in time to save lives as most shootings take place in the first 3 minutes.
My problem, is ballistics. I carry a .45, sometimes a 9MM. Ol boy is carrying an SKS or shotgun. He can outrange me any day of the week. He MAY be wearing bodyarmor (North Hollywood and I believe Dylan and Klebold as well). Do I engage in a obviously misatched firefight and take the chance of someone else or me being shot? or do I carry the right weapon and end it decisively from cover?
How about a Concealed WEAPON License. There are categories of pistols that are based on the AR, and AK. These, TO THE BEST OF MY LIMITED KNOWLEDGE, are not considerd SBR's or NFA weapons. They can be carried easily, used the same as full size brethren and have the capability of deceively ending a AD scenario.
Or PDW's. While these will most likely need a Class III (I am unsure) it is still a resource that can and should be researched. HK MP7. FN P90 or P2000. Small, concealable and can do the job.
Me, I simply cannot aford one of those types at the moment. But, One source I trust says we are NOT ready to defend or resolve Active Shooter Scenario's should they come in multiples, or even a Beslan style raid. I DO believe in the concept that someone CAN end AN AD Scenario in its infancy, LONG before the PD can gather its resources, with the right equipment. It simply is a matter of todays reality.
This is an idea simply in a nutshell. I wanted to see what you folks think first.
Les
I am not a GunBanner. I am just doing some thinking out loud.
Here are some thoughts: The CHL is a good thing in todays age. With Terrorism hanging over our heads, and Active Shooter scenarios played out in Colorado, Virginia, Texas and other places, it is generally a good idea to be armed.
But, let us look at this for a sec. Concealed HANDGUN License. OK, say we come into the Parks in Arlington or Grapevine Mills. Shots ring out, deep heavy booms that you automatically know are NOT someones 9MM or .45. All you have is your 9MM and an extra mag. What are you gonna do?
Me, I am heading to the sound of the guns. My family Would/Should be safe behind me, my wife and I have diagramed this many times. I have a moral and social obligation to save lives if I cqn. THAT is not in doubt. Even the Police acknowledge that they cannot get there in time to save lives as most shootings take place in the first 3 minutes.
My problem, is ballistics. I carry a .45, sometimes a 9MM. Ol boy is carrying an SKS or shotgun. He can outrange me any day of the week. He MAY be wearing bodyarmor (North Hollywood and I believe Dylan and Klebold as well). Do I engage in a obviously misatched firefight and take the chance of someone else or me being shot? or do I carry the right weapon and end it decisively from cover?
How about a Concealed WEAPON License. There are categories of pistols that are based on the AR, and AK. These, TO THE BEST OF MY LIMITED KNOWLEDGE, are not considerd SBR's or NFA weapons. They can be carried easily, used the same as full size brethren and have the capability of deceively ending a AD scenario.
Or PDW's. While these will most likely need a Class III (I am unsure) it is still a resource that can and should be researched. HK MP7. FN P90 or P2000. Small, concealable and can do the job.
Me, I simply cannot aford one of those types at the moment. But, One source I trust says we are NOT ready to defend or resolve Active Shooter Scenario's should they come in multiples, or even a Beslan style raid. I DO believe in the concept that someone CAN end AN AD Scenario in its infancy, LONG before the PD can gather its resources, with the right equipment. It simply is a matter of todays reality.
This is an idea simply in a nutshell. I wanted to see what you folks think first.
Les