Quote Originally Posted by Zundfolge View Post
I think we tend to over think these things. Sure, there's much value in training ... anything that makes your shots more effective is good. But the biggest "mindset" issue you need to work on is clearing leather and getting lead downrange ... don't worry about bystanders (what good is it to wait for that perfect shot while the shooter puts bullets in the heads of innocent folk ... if you happen to put a bullet into the leg or torso of a bystander it'll suck, but its just a risk you have to put out of your mind).
Zund, how do you always find a way to say things so damn well?
+1 on this.


Guys, while this is an interesting discussion, this is not where I was hoping this thread would go. The IHOP incident was only an example.
My point is that this:
Quote Originally Posted by Bailey Guns View Post
At least he knows enough to not attempt to perform beyond his capabilities.
... should not be the comments we see in a discussion about an "active shooter" incident where there was an armed citizen in the area.
Choosing not to intervene for your own well being is one thing, but choosing not to intervene because you don't think you have the skills to do so is another entirely.
I'm not saying that people should go around trying to be James Bond with little to know training behind them, I'm saying that someone who takes responsibility for their well being by carrying a weapon has absolutely no excuse for not getting the proper training to handle that weapon... something that's far too common of an occurrence.