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In reply to the discussion: Customer at Internet cafe shoots 2 robbers (Video) [View all]sarisataka
(18,633 posts)10. Nineteen seconds
from robbers come in to last shot fired. These things happen very fast.
My main criticism would be the last shot fired out the door could be seen as excessive by an overzealous prosecutor. OTH if the robber appeared to be turning to fire a shot, remember nobody could tell the gun didn't work, it would be entirely justified.
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Maybe you'd like to share with us where someone "assured" you that would happen.
Starboard Tack
Jul 2012
#17
we know what he is trying to do - he is trying to goad someone into making an Alertable post. n/t
Tuesday Afternoon
Jul 2012
#45
* "Am I understanding a white guy shot two black guys? Guess that means no charges, and
Tejas
Jul 2012
#4
This guy was obviously not armed with beans, bicycle tire, benjamins or a stern voice.
shadowrider
Jul 2012
#21
Thanks for posting the video. I have been in favor of self-defense at home but not concealed carry.
AnotherMcIntosh
Jul 2012
#29
I wish that some of the posters would stop calling the shooter "old." Older, not old.
AnotherMcIntosh
Jul 2012
#35