No shit they weren't on a range. That's why they needed to be even more careful. People who own firearms should respect them enough to learn how to safely use them...through their actions those two have shown that they were either not trained...or if they were trained, they should immediately ask for their money back. That's why they are dumb asses.This couple stood their ground defending their property. How many keyboard warriors would do the same?
I realize they have dangerous firearm handling skills, I imagine today they've been contacted by many criticizing or offering to instruct them, hope it's more encouragement & knowledge than negative.
They weren't on a range, I've corrected newbies on the range myself. No one respects firearms more than me.
I don't recall there being any caveat in the 2nd Amendment about training or tests being prerequisite for bearing arms, living in freedom has it's difficulties.
I still commend them for having the guts to stand up.
I've shot Sigs for 25 years and they just fit me well...I prefer their their steel frame models (220/225/226/229). It took me a 50 rounds a week for a good 3 months to get the grip ergonomics down on my G19. Now I can draw and shoot it pretty instinctively. I alternate the P238 and the G19 during my trip to the range every other week.Sigs. I've shot them and generally like them. I just can't keep up with all their changes and models now.
I'm not sure about that after reading the last line of the 'statement' put forth by their attorney. I guess they figure they can have it both ways and believe that appeasement does actually work. The event must not have been violent enough to cause any lasting change of liberal mindset.It’ll be a real shame when it gets firebombed.
I have no idea what they laws are in STL, but waving a firearm around like that might get them into hot water. Remaining calm and not flailing around would probably have served them better.And now, they are going after the couple.
St. Louis Circuit Attorney Threatens to Take Action Against Couple Who Protected Home Against Protest Mob on Private Street
On Sunday night several hundred Black Lives Matter protesters gathered in the Central West End neighborhood in St. Louis City. Then in the evening they hundreds of protesters crossed Kingshighway and entered Portland Place, a private gated community inside the city limits. The broke through this...www.thegatewaypundit.com
if they broke thru a gate why isnt that tresspassing, illegal entry, destruction of property? seems to me the couple had a rgith to take a defensive stance considering hoe violent the 'protestors' become when they dont get their way. the couple had every right to believe they were in danger and expect violence from the 300 protestors who tore down the gate to private property and swarmed in.
any video of the ones who tore down the gate? facial recognition? any arrests gonna happen Mr DA?
And now, they are going after the couple.
St. Louis Circuit Attorney Threatens to Take Action Against Couple Who Protected Home Against Protest Mob on Private Street
On Sunday night several hundred Black Lives Matter protesters gathered in the Central West End neighborhood in St. Louis City. Then in the evening they hundreds of protesters crossed Kingshighway and entered Portland Place, a private gated community inside the city limits. The broke through this...www.thegatewaypundit.com
Anyone else see that Elon Musk announced a few weeks ago he was selling all his big money real estate (6 homes in Beverly Hills) and then last week the mob paraded thru BH yelling 'EAT THE RICH'
And now, they are going after the couple.
St. Louis Circuit Attorney Threatens to Take Action Against Couple Who Protected Home Against Protest Mob on Private Street
On Sunday night several hundred Black Lives Matter protesters gathered in the Central West End neighborhood in St. Louis City. Then in the evening they hundreds of protesters crossed Kingshighway and entered Portland Place, a private gated community inside the city limits. The broke through this...www.thegatewaypundit.com
THISMoney, and especially the kind of conspicuous consumption this couple engaged in, in a Fourth Turning crisis makes you a GIANT target.
Yup!THIS
Suppose it depends on local ordinances...What would be an appropriate show of force without “brandishing” or “assaulting” the little darlings? She appeared to be out of line, finger on trigger and kinda aiming. Pistol in holster and visible, long gun slung over shoulder, but not holding it in a usable manner?
Has it crossed anyone's mind that these folks might be liberal to the core but have the ability to recognize danger when they see it. Response from these 'folks' will always be inappropriate and based upon feelz. You can see that more so from the Mrs. than from hubby. Self preservation is buried deep in all of us, but those who don't practice the art of self preservation and have a realistic world view often come across like was presented here. It's nice though that they rapidly fell back into the fold and support BLM 'n sh#t.While I strongly agree with and support the couple, that was some piss poor weapons handling.
I flip out when someone sweeps a muzzle toward me.
In times past when I’ve been at a gun store trying out pistols, one of the things I do is raise it to shooting position and acquire a sight picture. Naturally both the shopkeeper and myself have verified it’s empty. I make sure that i point it toward an unoccupied corner of the store, and not near anyone. And it still bothers me.I'm real careful with who has a loaded gun around me.
The way I have read the description of the situation, the protestors broke down a gate and were marching in a private neighborhood, on a private road...
Where were the police and why weren't they moved along out of the neighborhood?
Not being from Missouri, I don't know the laws. In Texas, I believe the lady could be charged with "brandishing", which is not legal.
Jeff B.
Well, under the circumstances, I do not blame the couple. I would only disagree with their equipment ( wifes little pistol, no spare mags) ( husbands lack of spare mags ). Like some, I have to question where were the police ?? Since none, homeowners have every right to defend themselves & their property !!
I would bet that as this plague of " peaceful protestors / thugs / bullies " spreads around the country, you will see more homeowners doing exactly the same !!! This couple are obviously white collar / professional types. Sooner or later, the looters will confront some that are of Irish / Scotch ancestry that will not be as " nice " as this couple.
I must say I am rather surprised that some have made comments that seem to take sides with the " peaceful protestors " and against the couple defending their property !!! YMMV
They are leftists? Ah heck, then the government can send them to prison anytime they want.
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So how many of you still want these ’gun totin’, MAGA hat wearin’ patriots as neighbors?
While I strongly agree with and support the couple, that was some piss poor weapons handling.
Yeah - BUT. And here's the but:
Two rich, white people dared to stand up to the terrorists. That MUST BE PUNISHED. I predict that within a week, another BLM/Antifa group WILL storm the house. And this time, they'll be armed and ready. AND they'll firebomb the house.
You heard it here first.
Yeah !!! I want two or three myself !!!!