Concealed-weapon owner shoots hatchet-wielding attacker in Wash. 7-Eleven
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Bigshankhank
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Good on the dude in Seattle. Followed the rules, appeared to be disciplined about his carrying rights, and did what he was capable of doing when it was necessary.
That's kind of messed up. Does that mean that the state will no longer be able to charge a suspect with carrying an unlicensed weapon?
That's kind of messed up. Does that mean that the state will no longer be able to charge a suspect with carrying an unlicensed weapon?
1engineer
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You have to get a permit for the gun. You have to get a carry permit but it can be concealed or open.
Thai
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For me, i still prefer States to have some sort of training/test for CC license. But then again, in my class a few years ago, i saw an old lady on a motorized scooter who cannot hit the barn even if her life depended on it! I am not sure if she passed but probably did. And she asked really dumb questions too in class. :shrug:
Natey
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Reminds me of that one Kai guy, except in his case the hatchet wielder was the good guy. (NSFW - language)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckfBGdZoR_0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckfBGdZoR_0
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wnelax04sr5
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what kind of background check process do you have to go through to purchase? any?
The background checks to purchase a firearm are federal, through the National Instant Background Check system run by the FBI. In theory weeds out prohibited persons, such as felons, people legally designated psychiatrically unfit, people under domestic violence protection orders or who have been convicted of felony or misdemeanor domestic violence, off the top of my head maybe others. States set the rules on open and/or concealed carry, in some states it varies by county.
Speaking of untrained people, years ago I had a lady try to board a flight with a small pistol, new in the box, still in the wax paper, that she had in her purse for a couple years. Never fired it, loaded it and put it back in the box. Literally never fired a firearm before. And in most states, that's within the rules.
Speaking of untrained people, years ago I had a lady try to board a flight with a small pistol, new in the box, still in the wax paper, that she had in her purse for a couple years. Never fired it, loaded it and put it back in the box. Literally never fired a firearm before. And in most states, that's within the rules.
wallytoo
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that's an unfortunate stereotype.
wallytoo
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yes, yes, and what do you mean?
i'm quick on the reaction? in what way?
i was pointing out that the incident fits a cultural stereotype that is present in this country, whether you like it or not.
when i first read about the story, my initial thought wasn't "i'll bet it was a native american wielding that hatchet", but rather, "who robs a store with a hatchet?"
what does my knowing a native american, or setting foot on a reservation have to do with anything?
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BlackWorksInc
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Technically it'd be a Tomahawk not a hatchet if we're talking stereotypes here. Also unfortunately while stereotypical, there is a documented and well known high rate of alcoholism and drug use in the Native American Community; which might be a driving factor in this case IF the assumption that the perpetrator is a Native American, rather sad when you read up on those numbers.
wnelax04sr5
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i ask because in my state (CT) i passed a state background check in addition to the federal one. live fire was also required to pass the safety course that i must take in order to even apply for a permit
NinjaOne
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I wish there were a nationalized concealed carry system. Background checks only stop those who have already committed a crime, and a fair portion of the time the person registered to the gun is not the one who commits a crime with it.
Props to the concealed carry holder! And its for situations like this that we carry.
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