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Scenario 5
- Thread starter Doug.38PR
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I'm reading all these responses and agreeing with a few on what my actions would be (I too would try to render assistance - as I'm single with no kids).
My big question, and perhaps this is because I live in the city (Vegas), is when I stop my truck 100yds from the cop and come out with a rifle, what does HE think I'm going to do? Does the cop immediately think I'm another BG? Sure, I'm not pointing my weapon at him (probably pointed up if I'm behind cover), but he has no idea of my intentions.
My two biggest fears when it comes to this scenario (and we've all thought about it after seeing COPS or something, then driving by a cop with someone pulled over on the side of the road), are either 1. scaring the cop into shooting me because he doesn't know my intentions; or 2. possibly shooting the wrong guy in the situation. I guess if the cop is in uniform, that's a fair assumption that he's the good guy, but what about an undercover? Impersonator?
So, this guy is crouched behind the patrol car wearing plain clothes...is he the perp that made it back to the car and the cop has him pinned down or is he a plainclothes officer or an off-duty? There's where it starts getting gray for me.
My big question, and perhaps this is because I live in the city (Vegas), is when I stop my truck 100yds from the cop and come out with a rifle, what does HE think I'm going to do? Does the cop immediately think I'm another BG? Sure, I'm not pointing my weapon at him (probably pointed up if I'm behind cover), but he has no idea of my intentions.
My two biggest fears when it comes to this scenario (and we've all thought about it after seeing COPS or something, then driving by a cop with someone pulled over on the side of the road), are either 1. scaring the cop into shooting me because he doesn't know my intentions; or 2. possibly shooting the wrong guy in the situation. I guess if the cop is in uniform, that's a fair assumption that he's the good guy, but what about an undercover? Impersonator?
So, this guy is crouched behind the patrol car wearing plain clothes...is he the perp that made it back to the car and the cop has him pinned down or is he a plainclothes officer or an off-duty? There's where it starts getting gray for me.
in my case
I'm single, young and have very little to lose if I were involved in a gunfight. I would leave behind no debt for my family to deal with, etc. I would most definitely engage the BG with the permission of the officer. I am, however, an armed and trained rent-a-cop in Texas. I am pretty well certain that I can keep my cool and presence of mind in a firefight, due to FOF training. I owe my life to the police and my freedom to the military. If either one is in a situation beyond their control, I want a piece. True, some people fear death being a hero, I don't.
I'm single, young and have very little to lose if I were involved in a gunfight. I would leave behind no debt for my family to deal with, etc. I would most definitely engage the BG with the permission of the officer. I am, however, an armed and trained rent-a-cop in Texas. I am pretty well certain that I can keep my cool and presence of mind in a firefight, due to FOF training. I owe my life to the police and my freedom to the military. If either one is in a situation beyond their control, I want a piece. True, some people fear death being a hero, I don't.
BackwoodsFiero
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Allen_Wilson
A sad, real-life example of a shoot out and similar situation the OP proposed
A sad, real-life example of a shoot out and similar situation the OP proposed
Most of the cars are zipping past. The trooper can't get to his radio. You have a handgun on you and a rifle and/or shotgun on the backseat or trunk of your car.
What do you do?
Drive on and say a prayer for him?
Drive on, call 911 and then say a prayer for him?
Pull over before or after you pass and render what assistance you can?
If you have comperable weapons to the offender, you are obligated to render assist to the officer. If you have a cellphone, you must call assistance, give information then return fire upon the aggressor.
Recently in New Hampshire an ex-Marine came to the aid of a dying police officer after he'd been shot walking away from a speeding suspect and killed the bastard. No way I'd leave a Law Officer to the hands of a maniac.
What do you do?
Drive on and say a prayer for him?
Drive on, call 911 and then say a prayer for him?
Pull over before or after you pass and render what assistance you can?
If you have comperable weapons to the offender, you are obligated to render assist to the officer. If you have a cellphone, you must call assistance, give information then return fire upon the aggressor.
Recently in New Hampshire an ex-Marine came to the aid of a dying police officer after he'd been shot walking away from a speeding suspect and killed the bastard. No way I'd leave a Law Officer to the hands of a maniac.