If it were me I'd be a good witness. That's it.
^^^ This until POSSIBLY when and if shots are fired. Then, maybe, if I didn't slip and fall in my own wet spot, would I attempt to neutralize the threat. Also it would be dependent on many other factors like other bystanders, am I alone or is my family with me, could I have the element of surprise?
I want to say that if you did pull your firearm and shoot and kill this person, that it will be something that will live with you the rest of your life. I have been involved in a killing of another and it is not something to take lightly. Some talk as if it's just another thing in daily life. No it is not! Even when it comes down to you or them, it's not just that easy. In the event you find yourself in that in that situation I would say it would have to be a life or death. If a firearm is pointed at you or someone else in the store, make sure you have all your ducks in a row. You could find yourself in court facing some very serious time in prison.
If no firearm is visible, just threats, stand your ground, do what your told, and remember all you can, and pray that he will leave with what he came in for. If your told to go to a back room with others, different story! Pray you'll never ever have to take a life, but if that time comes,do what you have to do..Just be ready for all the things that come with what you have done. It is not as easy as it may sounds, and it will be with you for the rest of your life.
I want to say that if you did pull your firearm and shoot and kill this person, that it will be something that will live with you the rest of your life...
unless the threat is directly to me and/or my family....Don't engage. Let the POS have the drugs and get out alive. Going to the gun is not always the answer.
I'd bet that the clerk in Merrilville would have hoped for something otherwise. Not to mention her husband & kids. At least SHE doesn't have to worry about it anymore. Her family isn't as lucky.
Sometimes you CAN'T act for whatever reason. I get that. But to not act if you had an opportunity that is just cowardly. If your wife, son, daughter, mother, father etc was in that situation I'd bet you wouldn't want them to just be murdered because "it wasn't a threat against me".
...there are other things that you need to protect you and your family from other than an attack.
1. Split his head open like a canoe and cover him while the pharmacist calls police.
2. Pick up my prescription and possibly a candy bar or pack of gum, pay and leave.
3. Go home and post details on INGO.
Ok, let me up the game. What if same thing happends only this time he pulls his gun and points it at the clerk?
I think a lawyer might advise you to speak with them first before posting it all on ingo. ...
Of course, I'd leave out any sensitive details that could come back to haunt me such as the nature of the prescription and the amount of candy or gum purchased.
Then I can count on you to pay all and any legal fees, lost wages, etc incurred by the big hero - thought so.
If someone decides not to do what it takes to defend themselves who I am I argue with them. Enjoy those legal fees from defending yourself from a lawsuit - there are other things that you need to protect you and your family from other than an attack.
What kind of weak non-argument is that?
There is sometimes a cost associated with doing what's right - it will rarely be the path of least resistance.
I'm not going to pay that cost for you or anyone else. In that moment, you either step up knowing the possible cost of your actions, prepared to face them if need be, or you do nothing and forego any responsibilty or stake in the outcome.
Does your action or lack thereof really hinge on the pledge of someone elses checkbook?
- thought so.