Did ANY civilian engage these terrorists at the start?
Anyone ?
Aside from the initial killings, it thentook a loooong time to systematically
kill the next 90-100 in the concert.
Did anyone engage these killers?
ANYone....?
In a crowded concert hall, as I said, any missed shots would probably hit others so there you've got people shot up again.
To make a CCW a valid component, you'd have had to close the gap and fired at contact distances which I don't see happening.
Sure, if you come face to face, then engage... but to go looking for them? I don't think so...
If this had happened in a US city, I believe the response would have been the same: people would hear automatic gunfire and run. like. hell.
I think 8 guys gathering up a crowd of 1000's, 10% of which are active CCW holders, don't stand a chance. Just my opinion. I'm thinking they get engaged in the street and don't make it inside most likely
You assume that all holders would get into the fight and not run for safety. You're assuming they would recognise each other as CCWers, not assailants, that they would coordinate and attack in unison. I don't think any of that realistic.
Mr. Pond, with all due respect, Americans really struggle with the idea of hope and faith anymore. Frankly, I don't hope or have faith that any gun control anywhere will be effective.
As for the people of the world affected by another terrible terrorist attack, I hope we can continue to support France with our thoughts and prayers as they figure out how to stop this in their borders and beyond.
My objections are nothing to do with supporting gun control. I am not for gun control. Nor am I advocating a dependence on "hope and faith".
I'm not even saying that having a firearm would do nothing and that there is nothing to be learnt. I'd rather have one than not, although I have no qualms in admitting that my survival in such a situation would be likely down to luck not a snub.
It is the fact that within hours of this horrific act there are members essentially saying "Well, there you go... That'll teach ya to have gun control..."
That I find tasteless.
IMHO, the time for "That's where gun control gets you" can come later.
If others find this perfectly OK, well.... what can I say?
On the other hand, the simple messages of solidarity and condolences are appreciated.