Why we shoot people with knives

Captain Ray · 07-04-2006, 06:07 PM

This one is not for the faint of heart.. really.. don't look at this unless you plan on carrying a gun, and you don't think that there is any likelihood of ever having to shoot a bad guy..

A person can close 21' of space and be on top of you in less than 3 seconds.. That is roughly the amount of time it will take you to draw your weapon from your holster, aim, and pull the trigger. It's really a crap shoot as to who will win. That's why images like this need to be fresh in your mind.

If somebody points a knife at you.. shoot!! It's deadly force!! Don't waste a moments time thinking about it.

Seriously.. don't look at this link if you don't like the sight of opened flesh!

Fair warning.

Raymond

K.Snyder · 07-04-2006, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Ray

A person can close 21' of space and be on top of you in less than 3 seconds.. That is roughly the amount of time it will take you to draw your weapon from your holster, aim, and pull the trigger.

If I had any reason to carry a gun out of a direct result of fearing for my life, you can bet I would drill myself on drawing my gun faster than Clint Eastwood in Hollywood.

annabelle · 07-04-2006, 06:17 PM

I wouldn't think twice about shooting anyone who was comming at me with a knife. If it's a question of him or me, then NO contest!

Unfortunately, this is the UK and until they change the law, which I personally think wont EVER happen here, I'll have to rely on a pepper spray. No, hold that thought, they're considered an illegal weapon too.

Oh well, better pray I'm never attacked .

Captain Ray · 07-04-2006, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by K.Snyder

If I had any reason to carry a gun out of a direct result of fearing for my life, you can bet I would drill myself on drawing my gun faster than Clint Eastwood in Hollywood.

Easier said than done I am afraid. If you carry concealed.. which I do, you have a shirt that needs to be gotten' out of the way, and a gun that needs to be drawn.. all this while you are really stressed out!! In practice I can do marginally better than three seconds.. but if the time ever comes.. three seconds would be pretty darn good IMO!!

Raymond

BabyRider · 07-04-2006, 06:23 PM

I'm debating whether or not to open the link. I can handle any grotesque injury to an animal, but seeing human flesh cut is something else. You'd think as a vet tech, this wouldn't bother me, but it does.
Let me also say that, if someone were coming at me with a knife, I would not hesitate to shoot them for an instant.

Captain Ray · 07-04-2006, 06:24 PM

Don't open the link.. you know what it's going to look like. There's no sense in it.

Raymond

K.Snyder · 07-04-2006, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Ray

Easier said than done I am afraid. If you carry concealed.. which I do, you have a shirt that needs to be gotten' out of the way, and a gun that needs to be drawn.. all this while you are really stressed out!! In practice I can do marginally better than three seconds.. but if the time ever comes.. three seconds would be pretty darn good IMO!!

Raymond

If you are allowed to carry a gun, then why conceal it?

Also, it seems to me as if it werent concealed, the offender in such a case would be more likely to refrain from attacking you......doesnt this seem logical?

Captain Ray · 07-04-2006, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by K.Snyder

If you are allowed to carry a gun, then why conceal it?

Also, it seems to me as if it werent concealed, the offender in such a case would be more likely to refrain from attacking you......doesnt this seem logical?

Open carry is not legal in Oregon, unless you are a police officer, or an armed security gaurd in uniform.

But there is a pretty good argument that open carry would do much more to deter crime than concealed.. On the other hand.. criminals in Oregon are wise to consider that every other guy on the street might be packing...

Raymond

K.Snyder · 07-04-2006, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BabyRider

I'm debating whether or not to open the link.

Hes sliced open in about 5-6 different places, what appears to be up to about 2 inches deep in some areas. Not so much blood, but plenty of tissue to be seen. Its not that bad. Then again, I suppose some are more queasy than others.

K.Snyder · 07-04-2006, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Ray

Open carry is not legal in Oregon, unless you are a police officer, or an armed security gaurd in uniform.

But there is a pretty good argument that open carry would do much more to deter crime than concealed.. On the other hand.. criminals in Oregon are wise to consider that every other guy on the street might be packing...

Raymond

Well, if I were in fear of my life, that is just one law I wouldnt mind breaking.

07-04-2006, 06:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
Captain Ray Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 278	Why we shoot people with knives This one is not for the faint of heart.. really.. don't look at this unless you plan on carrying a gun, and you don't think that there is any likelihood of ever having to shoot a bad guy.. A person can close 21' of space and be on top of you in less than 3 seconds.. That is roughly the amount of time it will take you to draw your weapon from your holster, aim, and pull the trigger. It's really a crap shoot as to who will win. That's why images like this need to be fresh in your mind. If somebody points a knife at you.. shoot!! It's deadly force!! Don't waste a moments time thinking about it. Seriously.. don't look at this link if you don't like the sight of opened flesh! Fair warning. Raymond
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07-04-2006, 06:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
annabelle Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Yorkshire, UK Posts: 277	Re: Why we shoot people with knives I wouldn't think twice about shooting anyone who was comming at me with a knife. If it's a question of him or me, then NO contest! Unfortunately, this is the UK and until they change the law, which I personally think wont EVER happen here, I'll have to rely on a pepper spray. No, hold that thought, they're considered an illegal weapon too. Oh well, better pray I'm never attacked .
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07-04-2006, 06:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
BabyRider Missin and LOVIN Bullet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: My own private Hell Posts: 10,069	Re: Why we shoot people with knives I'm debating whether or not to open the link. I can handle any grotesque injury to an animal, but seeing human flesh cut is something else. You'd think as a vet tech, this wouldn't bother me, but it does. Let me also say that, if someone were coming at me with a knife, I would not hesitate to shoot them for an instant. __________________ I hope you cherish this sweet way of life, and I hope you know that it comes with a price. ~Darrel Worley~ Bullet's trial was a farce. Can I get an AMEN????? We won't be punished for our sins, but BY them.
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07-04-2006, 06:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
Captain Ray Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 278	Re: Why we shoot people with knives Don't open the link.. you know what it's going to look like. There's no sense in it. Raymond
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