(01-30-2019, 06:18 PM)jagibelieve Wrote:

(01-30-2019, 06:02 PM)homebiscuit Wrote: https://wgxa.tv/news/local/police-custom...llar-store

Would you do it? Would you play the role of the good Samaritan in this instance and shoot the robber? I doubt I would if it appeared he was only looking to get the money and run. Taking someone's life over a few dollars is a tough call, even if the law is on your side.

I would do it only because he was armed and the fact that there are cases where the robber shoots the innocent clerk even if he/she complies.  It would be just one more scum eliminated from society.  The possibility of having to take a human life is something that I had to consider when getting my concealed carry permit.

I see it as much self-preservation as a good Samaritan situation.  I think is reasonable to assume that an armed robber, even after getting the cash (which may be less than anticipated), might turn his attention to the customers demanding wallets, purses, etc.  There's NEVER a guarantee that he'll just grab the register money and run.  There's NEVER a guarantee that the clerk will be the only victim.  So yes, if I have a chance to put him down before he shoots anyone, I'm going to do it.

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