Armed Citizen 1, Predator 0

[Weapon X]

ARMED CITIZEN 1, PREDATOR 0

Chris and Tracy Cummings are alive today because they were armed on Monday night.

They'd been asleep for about three hours Monday night. They awoke at 2 a.m. to the sound of someone kicking in their front door. Thinking quickly, Chris grabbed the 9mm handgun he kept nearby. The gun was a Christmas gift from Tracy.

That's when the suspects kicked in the bedroom door and started shooting. Chris Cummings returned fire. He emptied his first magazine and started another. By the end of the shootout, about 30 rounds had been exchanged. Tracy had been shot in the left shoulder. The suspects ran. Police don't think they were injured.

Tracy Cummings is recovering. Police say the invaders were armed with an "assault rifle" and a .45-caliber handgun. Chris Cummings told the Savannah Morning News, "I guess they weren't expecting firepower, or for me to have a weapon." He thinks the attack was a case of mistaken identity. Police say it's a clear-cut case of self-defense.

Now – I’m calling for some Savannah area firing range to give this some free lessons and some practice time. Maybe the next time he can proudly display the body of a predator on his bedroom floor … instead of letting them get away.

http://www.savannahnow.com/stories/100301/LOCinvasion.shtml

 

[Adaptek]

ARMED CITIZEN 1, PREDATOR 0

Chris and Tracy Cummings are alive today because they were armed on Monday night.

They'd been asleep for about three hours Monday night. They awoke at 2 a.m. to the sound of someone kicking in their front door. Thinking quickly, Chris grabbed the 9mm handgun he kept nearby. The gun was a Christmas gift from Tracy.

That's when the suspects kicked in the bedroom door and started shooting. Chris Cummings returned fire. He emptied his first magazine and started another. By the end of the shootout, about 30 rounds had been exchanged. Tracy had been shot in the left shoulder. The suspects ran. Police don't think they were injured.

Tracy Cummings is recovering. Police say the invaders were armed with an "assault rifle" and a .45-caliber handgun. Chris Cummings told the Savannah Morning News, "I guess they weren't expecting firepower, or for me to have a weapon." He thinks the attack was a case of mistaken identity. Police say it's a clear-cut case of self-defense.

Now – I’m calling for some Savannah area firing range to give this some free lessons and some practice time. Maybe the next time he can proudly display the body of a predator on his bedroom floor … instead of letting them get away.

http://www.savannahnow.com/stories/100301/LOCinvasion.shtml

Sounds like Chris & Tracy owe some money. I doubt that will be the last time they have a visit.

 

[the nature boy]

Yeah, the suspects came in SHOOTING??? That sounds kind of fucked up right? Or is it me?

 

[HumorMe]

30 rounds? They must of been lousy fucking shots!

 

[Weapon X]

30 rounds? They must of been lousy fucking shots!

Have you ever participated in a live fire exercise with moving targets in an urban environment when your system is amped on adrenaline so that your hands are shaking incredibly?

 

[The Shadow]

This is gonna offend some folks, but I don't really care. I wish every citizen(felony free) would be REQUIRED to wear a firearm in plain view at all times. This would drastically reduce a lot of the petty crimes and theft.

 

[the nature boy]

Have you ever participated in a live fire exercise with moving targets in an urban environment when your system is amped on adrenaline so that your hands are shaking incredibly?

Also because all those invloved were high on crack or meth.

 

[the nature boy]

This is gonna offend some folks, but I don't really care. I wish every citizen(felony free) would be REQUIRED to wear a firearm in plain view at all times. This would drastically reduce a lot of the petty crimes and theft.

I agree, actually I've posted the same seniment on another thread. It's a little out there but I think it would be effective for preventing crime, and hell, people might be a little more polite to one another.

 

[Weapon X]

Also because all those invloved were high on crack or meth.

Your source for thsi assertion? The police don't seem to agree.

 

[HumorMe]

Have you ever participated in a live fire exercise with moving targets in an urban environment when your system is amped on adrenaline so that your hands are shaking incredibly?

No, I have not. I do own weapons and use them for hunting and target practice. The thing I was commenting on was that this was in a bedroom. If they have a gymnasium as a bedroom, I could understand. It sounded like it was pretty close quarters exchanges. The only one hit was his wife. The intruders must have had bulletproof vests on. I try not to be the hunted though so I do not know how I would react. I'm all for personal defense! I guess if I was in a shootout, I'd be shaking like leaf so I can understand the adrenaline rush.

 

[the nature boy]

Your source for thsi assertion? The police don't seem to agree.

I was kidding. But isn't it kind of odd that the suspects came in firing? That was no attempted robbery, that was either a hit, a vendetta, or some shady shit Maybe it was mistaken identity as the article said, but who's going to admit that it wasn't. Just stirring the pot. I like guns.

 

[Weapon X]

HumorMe, play paintball sometime. It is a hell of a rush to be exchanging fire with other humans in simulated combat conditions!
It is way fun.

Also, it's pretty easy to maintain a sustained rate of fire with a semi-auto, as I'm sure you know. It'd be pretty easy to get off 30 rounds, if any of the 3 armed people had hi-caps.

 

[Weapon X]

I was kidding. But isn't it kind of odd that the suspects came in firing? That was no attempted robbery, that was either a hit, a vendetta, or some shady shit Maybe it was mistaken identity as the article said, but who's going to admit that it wasn't. Just stirring the pot. I like guns.

Sounds like a hit to me. whether they were the intended victims of the hit or not, they are alive due to their owning firearms and having them ready without trigger locks.

 

[HumanShell]

This is gonna offend some folks, but I don't really care. I wish every citizen(felony free) would be REQUIRED to wear a firearm in plain view at all times. This would drastically reduce a lot of the petty crimes and theft.

LOL, that would REQUIRE the peson commiting the theft to also have a gun. Nice thinking.

 

[Weapon X]

LOL, that would REQUIRE the peson commiting the theft to also have a gun. Nice thinking.

It would also turn a simple theft into a violent felony. That sounds good to me.

 

[the nature boy]

LOL, that would REQUIRE the peson commiting the theft to also have a gun. Nice thinking.

nah he said felony free. which would eliminate some of the criminals.

 

[HumorMe]

Weapon X...I used to play paintball about fifteen years ago. I know it had to be at least that long ago because I wasn't married at the time and I have been married for fourteen years. It definitely was a rush playing it though! Hell, the point was to get the opposing teams flag but the guys we played with didn't worry about any stinking flag they just wanted to shoot you! It was great fun! Granted this before they had all of these hand grenades and booby traps like they have now. I don't think this old tired body could run around like that now. 40 years old and counting!

 

[The Shadow]

It would also turn a simple theft into a violent felony. That sounds good to me.

Guys C'mon. Think outside the box. Most robberies are comitted by individuals with guns already. Said individual looks at the woman in the parking lot as an easy target. Woman is packing heat. Woman suddenly becomes a less desirable target. How does this not make sense to you??

 

[Gilbyag]

This is gonna offend some folks, but I don't really care. I wish every citizen(felony free) would be REQUIRED to wear a firearm in plain view at all times. This would drastically reduce a lot of the petty crimes and theft.

wurd....

 

[chesty]

In short, if you have never been in a firefight you are not qualified to speak.

90% of all gun battles take place within 6 foot distance or less. At that range it is very easy to miss even when trained. Teh adreniline, the fear, the fight for your very survival makes it hard to hit the subject. This is not the movies or dirty Harry. You don't just shoot the gun and bad guys fall.

Real life folks. It is a lot harder to hit a moving target pumped on adreniline even in a bedroom. Especially if the lights are off!

 

[Weapon X]

Guys C'mon. Think outside the box. Most robberies are comitted by individuals with guns already. Said individual looks at the woman in the parking lot as an easy target. Woman is packing heat. Woman suddenly becomes a less desirable target. How does this not make sense to you??

Hey, bro, I'm pro-gun and pro-concealed carry. I own firearms and I carry them. I was speaking favourably of the idea...

 

[Weapon X]

In short, if you have never been in a firefight you are not qualified to speak.

90% of all gun battles take place within 6 foot distance or less. At that range it is very easy to miss even when trained. Teh adreniline, the fear, the fight for your very survival makes it hard to hit the subject. This is not the movies or dirty Harry. You don't just shoot the gun and bad guys fall.

Real life folks. It is a lot harder to hit a moving target pumped on adreniline even in a bedroom. Especially if the lights are off!

Excellent points, as usual, chesty.
That's why civilians always get freaked out over how many rounds police officers fire, but it actually makes perfect sense.

 

[The Shadow]

Excellent points, as usual, chesty.
That's why civilians always get freaked out over how many rounds police officers fire, but it actually makes perfect sense.

WeaponX - that was directed at HumanShell - not you bro. I carry (.50) as does my wife(.357)

 

[Weapon X]

WeaponX - that was directed at HumanShell - not you bro. I carry (.50) as does my wife(.357)

You quoted me in your post above, so I thought it was directed at me. Thanks for clarifying.

 

[Weapon X]

WeaponX - that was directed at HumanShell - not you bro. I carry (.50) as does my wife(.357)

P.S. - You carry a .50 cal???!!!

Ain't it heavy???

 

[the nature boy]

WeaponX - that was directed at HumanShell - not you bro. I carry (.50) as does my wife(.357)

Oh yeah?? WEll I carry around the mini-gun that jesse ventura used in Predator. Top that!

 

[The Shadow]

P.S. - You carry a .50 cal???!!!

Ain't it heavy???

Yeah - sorry for the fuck-up.

A little. But it's a good kinda heavy.

 

[manny78]

This is one of the reason why I'd like sometimes to move to the US.....