Detroit now .0067% Safer!!
http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070519/NEWS01/705190372
"A robbery and crime spree aided by an unloaded gun came to a halt late Thursday when the gunman met more than his match: a gun with bullets. Charles Parker Jr., 18, of Detroit was killed when a 53-year-old man pulled out a 9mm handgun and shot the teen, who was armed with an unloaded .22-caliber handgun. Detroit police are calling it self-defense. After the shooting, police questioned the 53-year-old man and released him, noting that he had a valid concealed weapons permit. Then they gave him back his gun."
Apparently this youth had committed three other robberies within hours of this one, using the same unloaded gun trick. Basically, he played Russian Roulette and eventually lost. While I tend to think that the mass arming of civilians will cause more problems than it solves, it's obvious that some folks use their concealed carry permit responsibly and effectively.
In the wake of the Virginia Tech massacre, I predict the battle between NRA types and the anti-gun lobby will be reaching a fever pitch in the coming months.
"A robbery and crime spree aided by an unloaded gun came to a halt late Thursday when the gunman met more than his match: a gun with bullets. Charles Parker Jr., 18, of Detroit was killed when a 53-year-old man pulled out a 9mm handgun and shot the teen, who was armed with an unloaded .22-caliber handgun. Detroit police are calling it self-defense. After the shooting, police questioned the 53-year-old man and released him, noting that he had a valid concealed weapons permit. Then they gave him back his gun."
Apparently this youth had committed three other robberies within hours of this one, using the same unloaded gun trick. Basically, he played Russian Roulette and eventually lost. While I tend to think that the mass arming of civilians will cause more problems than it solves, it's obvious that some folks use their concealed carry permit responsibly and effectively.
In the wake of the Virginia Tech massacre, I predict the battle between NRA types and the anti-gun lobby will be reaching a fever pitch in the coming months.
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