“One of the better threads that have happened over the years. Thanks to all that have contributed thus far…”
That is what a USCCA Forum Moderator said about a new thread on the forum called “Shooting Another Human”. Here is what another member said about it:
“The more I hang out in this forum, I think the sobering reality of deadly force comes front and center amidst all of the other good technical info. If someone finds themselves becoming more cavalier about gunplay and confrontations, then they must not be reading what I am reading. My hat is off to the wiser ones amongst us that are educating us greenhorns.”
These are just two of the 68 (and counting) replies in the discussion inside this thread. It is an education in itself, and I’m going to share the original post with you, which ignited this whole discussion.
I’m not going to lie- I sent this email to USCCA Members as well, and I’m highly recommending to each one of them that they follow the link at the end of this message and read the entire thread- it’s that important.
Every once in a while, a thread happens that alone would be worth the entire cost of a year’s membership to the USCCA. This is one of them.
You have to be a member to access the USCCA forum, but I’m going to include a link to the thread anyway- just in case you decide to join in the near future. Make SURE you come back and read this thread.
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I was watching the History Channel last week. They were discussing the Texas Tower Sniper Shooting from 39 years ago. Three men climbed the tower to take out that shooter. Two Policemen and one good samaritan. They interviewed one Police Officer, (Officer McCoy) about the details of that shooting from years ago. I think they said both others had passed away.
When officer McCoy, now in his 70’s, recounted the actual take out sequence, it brought him to tears. This was a tough and determined man (Police Officer) who showed no fear on that day. That sniper had shot 41 unsuspecting innocent people and had to be stopped. A justifiable shooting if I have ever seen one.
Yet, the recounting of that shooting, with a shotgun and two shots in the head and face, brought this good man to tears 39 years after the incident took place. It is a long time to carry that burden.
Fellows, this worries me. I read post, by some on this and other forums, talking about pulling their “Roscoes” and defending someone or intervening on another’s part like it was nothing. Brothers and sisters, if you take another life, even if justified, your life will change “NEVER” to be the same “Ever” again. Also, the older one gets the harder it becomes to deal with the stress of taking another’s life. It is not an easy thing so be very cautious what you get yourself involved in.
My concealed carry is specifically for my families protection, and I am willing to go as far as I need to stop a threat. But, I am not a cowboy and I’m not looking under every rock just looking for a fight to get myself into. VERY SERIOUS BUSINESS!!!! IT AIN”T LIKE THE MOVIES!!!! There are terrible and serious long lasting consequences, even for Officer McCoy 39 years later.
My prayers are with him for peace in his life. Please, be careful!
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If you join, put that USCCA membership to good use and go have a look at this whole discussion:
http://www.uscca.us/forum/showthread.php?t=15567
Good reading, and be safe,
Tim Schmidt
USCCA Founder
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