Gun Control thread (merged many)

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Originally Posted by Onkel Neal

Some thread we were discussing the risks of using a firearm to stop a mass shooter in a public space like a club, where if you pulled your CC, another CC owner could not know your intentions and there could be confusion and the wrong people hurt, etc.
Cannot find that thread

Hero who stopped Colorado gunman shot dead by police in case of mistaken identity

Unfortunately, seems like this happened yesterday in Denver. The guy did the trick, but for some reason he was not very careful about being mistaken for a shooter himself. That, and the cop should have issued at least one warning, bad move on his part.

Until we know more, it's tough to armchair quarterback this.

Could be Hurley or the officer or both panicked. In many cases, unfortunately, not all police officers are that well-trained for these types of situations. In others, some people who are cops shouldn't be. Or it could be that Hurley ignored or didn't understand instructions from a panicked out of breath officer.

Sucks all around.