I have in no way stated what I would have done, so I am not sure what you mean about pre-conceived notions. I am simply asking a question. If it were me, I would probably duck behind an isle and hope he didn't see me, draw my gun, and hope I don't have to use it. I would however, assume that he knew who is in the store before he pulled his gun. It would therefore be likely that he would demand that I step to his front, so he can keep an eye on me.
It's a tough call, and that's why I asked. Do you assume the worse and act accordingly, or do you poder intentions before acting?
Todd
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- Sat May 19, 2007 9:28 pm
- Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
- Topic: Loss of property and your CHL?
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- Fri May 18, 2007 5:02 pm
- Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
- Topic: Loss of property and your CHL?
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Loss of property and your CHL?
I realize that nobody likes "what if" scenarios. But, I have a question that I hope you guys can help me with. We often see gas stations and the such getting robbed, and occassionally someone gets shot, but in most cases there is no shooting. Some kid wants some fast cash for drugs or whatever, runs in, pulls a knife or gun, demands money and then splits.
So, lets say you are in a gas station/quickie mart and someone comes in and pulls a gun and demands money from the cashier. It seems likely from looking at the kid that he isn't planning to shoot anyone, he just wants his money. Would you draw your weapon, or just let the guy get the money and leave?
I realize as a CHL holder you can defend others if there is a risk of death, but where does that stop? I realize if a guy draws a weapon you may be able to safely assume he might use it, but if you have a feeling he won't then do you draw anyway to keep him/her from robbing the place, or on the assumption that he "might" shoot someone?
There was a robbery a while back on the news where while this one guy was robbing a store, the lady behind the desk had a heart attack. The robber didn't want anyone hurt so he even helped her call an ambulance. Just a guy down on his luck.
So what do you guys think?
Todd
So, lets say you are in a gas station/quickie mart and someone comes in and pulls a gun and demands money from the cashier. It seems likely from looking at the kid that he isn't planning to shoot anyone, he just wants his money. Would you draw your weapon, or just let the guy get the money and leave?
I realize as a CHL holder you can defend others if there is a risk of death, but where does that stop? I realize if a guy draws a weapon you may be able to safely assume he might use it, but if you have a feeling he won't then do you draw anyway to keep him/her from robbing the place, or on the assumption that he "might" shoot someone?
There was a robbery a while back on the news where while this one guy was robbing a store, the lady behind the desk had a heart attack. The robber didn't want anyone hurt so he even helped her call an ambulance. Just a guy down on his luck.
So what do you guys think?
Todd