My father in law asked me if we were at a restaurant and an armed robber came in demanding our wallets and jewelry if I would use my gun to stop the robbery. He also asked if I was getting my truck hijacked if I would use it, and was surprised to hear my reply when I said no. He than wondered why I bother to carry any gun at all.
I explained to him that been licensed to carry does not obligate me to assume the role of police officer. I also explained that if no shots have been fired that I could actually cause the situation to escalate and possibly an innocent bystander could get shot. As for the truck I told him taking the life of a human being over a vehicle is insane and living with that knowledge is worse than living without a truck for a few days until things get resolved with the insurance company and you buy a new one.
I was just wondering what your thoughts are and if any what contingencies you may have as to when you would feel necessary to engage with a deadly response.
I explained to him that been licensed to carry does not obligate me to assume the role of police officer. I also explained that if no shots have been fired that I could actually cause the situation to escalate and possibly an innocent bystander could get shot. As for the truck I told him taking the life of a human being over a vehicle is insane and living with that knowledge is worse than living without a truck for a few days until things get resolved with the insurance company and you buy a new one.
I was just wondering what your thoughts are and if any what contingencies you may have as to when you would feel necessary to engage with a deadly response.