Man Killed With His Own Gun After it Was Snatched from Holster

[perfor8]

No obligatory "Dunkin' - LEO" jokes?

 

[Hoji]

I'd expect the nonfatal ones to make the news too, considering how it would feed the anti-gun agenda they worship.

Juveniles jump man legally carrying gun at Food Lion, steal firearm; 1 later arrested for multiple crimes in Zebulon

Police said “someone punched the man in the back and took a handgun, that he was legally carrying in a holster, off of his hip” a little after 2 p.m. when he and a woman were walking ou…

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On camera thief steals man's gun, points it at him and flees gas station

Caught on camera - a bold thief steals a gun from a man open-carrying at a gas station. The crime happened in January, but Detroit police has just released the video of the incident hoping to get the gun and the perpetrator - off the streets.

www.fox2detroit.com

Another Open Carry Fail—Criminal Takes Gun From Man In Columbus, Ohio » Concealed Carry Inc

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Open Carry Gun Owner Has Gun Stolen From Behind » Concealed Carry Inc

I think there is one man in Phoenix that will be carrying concealed from now on. While standing in line at a local McDonalds, a man who was open carrying his handgun was approached from behind by the suspect who proceeded to draw the firearm and flee out of the restaurant.

www.concealedcarry.com

 

[Hoji]

All the time? Hyperbole much.

No. See post above.

These are just recent cases that made local news in the areas they occurred in. Did not take but a couple of seconds searching to come up.

Too lazy to do your own work much? Or just like living in a fantasy world much?

 

[General Zod]

Juveniles jump man legally carrying gun at Food Lion, steal firearm; 1 later arrested for multiple crimes in Zebulon

Police said “someone punched the man in the back and took a handgun, that he was legally carrying in a holster, off of his hip” a little after 2 p.m. when he and a woman were walking ou…

www.cbs17.com

On camera thief steals man's gun, points it at him and flees gas station

Caught on camera - a bold thief steals a gun from a man open-carrying at a gas station. The crime happened in January, but Detroit police has just released the video of the incident hoping to get the gun and the perpetrator - off the streets.

www.fox2detroit.com

Another Open Carry Fail—Criminal Takes Gun From Man In Columbus, Ohio » Concealed Carry Inc

Thug takes gun from man. Learn why open carry isn't ideal and why situational awareness is key to self-defense. Consider Concealed carry instead.

ohio.concealedcarry.com

Open Carry Gun Owner Has Gun Stolen From Behind » Concealed Carry Inc

I think there is one man in Phoenix that will be carrying concealed from now on. While standing in line at a local McDonalds, a man who was open carrying his handgun was approached from behind by the suspect who proceeded to draw the firearm and flee out of the restaurant.

www.concealedcarry.com

Four months ago...a year ago...six months ago...this is not "common" based on these examples. And this is nationwide (as was your OP), which reinforces the rarity. This proves my point.

 

[A1Oni]

people dont know you have a gat if its concealed well and in a good holster.

 

[Hoji]

Four months ago...a year ago...six months ago...this is not "common" based on these examples. And this is nationwide (as was your OP), which reinforces the rarity. This proves my point.

That is a very short search ( seconds) on google. Took longer to copy paste them than it did to “find” them. The cases are as easy to find as a gay pride parade in Austin.

I am not going to post every one of them unless I have an incentive.

You are in a good position to incentivize that work if you care to.
For every case I post of an OCer getting their gun stolen you take $1 off what I owe you on the finished cleaver.

If I fail to cite at least 45 cases, I will add $45 to what I owe you for the finished cleaver.

What do you say?

Please don’t take this bet, I live for collecting useless facts that may help me on Jeopardy one day and I don’t want to cost you money on what is looking like an awesome bone chopper.

 

[Hoji]

Again, let me state clearly, I am not against open carry.

Just don’t be a retard and pretend the mere sight of your handgun in an Uncle Mike’s floppy bag of “holster” on your hip is a magic shield that causes criminals to shit their pants and run away.

 

[Axxe55]

Again, let me state clearly, I am not against open carry.

Just don’t be a retard and pretend the mere sight of your handgun in an Uncle Mike’s floppy bag of “holster” on your hip is a magic shield that causes criminals to shit their pants and run away.

EXACTLY!IF YOU ARE GOING TO CARRY THAT GUN IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE SURE IT'S CARRIED IN A SAFE MANNERAND THAT ONLY YOU HAVE CONTROLOVER IT!

 

[easy rider]

Article makes it sound like it was just tucked into his pants, no retention at all. Although I believe you can carry openly in Georgia, I don't know Georgia's laws on how it can be carried.
Again, even concealed, I practice situational awareness.

 

[General Zod]

Again, let me state clearly, I am not against open carry.

Just don’t be a retard and pretend the mere sight of your handgun in an Uncle Mike’s floppy bag of “holster” on your hip is a magic shield that causes criminals to shit their pants and run away.

Now, see, I never advocated for shitty nylon holsters...although from the half-assed description in the article it sounds like the guy was either carrying without a holster or in an IWB that the reporter couldn't wrap his/her head around.

As for the rest...yeah, it happens. But so do lightning strikes, and apparently with just as much regularity. Doesn't mean I'm going to refuse to go outdoors because I might get hit. If you cast a wide enough net, you can find enough news stories to make just about anything seem like it's happening in epidemic proportions.

I very rarely OC (usually on my way to and from a TGT meet-up), but I also keep aware of my surroundings and the people in them. If you're not a dumbass about it you'll probably be fine. But there are always dumbasses who'll be used as examples against us.

As for the bet...nah. Shipping that monster is already gonna cost you enough...I don't wanna add an extra burden to it for ya.

 

[PDiddy]

Kind of hard to keep moving when in line at Dunkin Donuts

Not really. Turn left, turn right, turn left, turn right. Turn completely around. You get the idea.

 

[seeker_two]

Not really. Turn left, turn right, turn left, turn right. Turn completely around. You get the idea.

Do you do that with or without maracas?....

 

[Rhino]

Again, let me state clearly, I am not against open carry.

Yeah, I definitely prefer a hoster with more retention, and even when I'm open carrying and you do have to maintain SA.

 

[PDiddy]

Do you do that with or without maracas?....

Maracas would be a poor choice. Now your hands are full. Maybe a tambourine, you only need one hand for that.

 

[Sasquatch]

I'm not against open carry at all, but please, use a proper holster if that's how you roll. You don't *need* a Safariland level 3 holster, but you should have solid retention, and have basic firearms retention skills (I mean active, not just relying on the holster) just so the opportunistic POS doesn't do this to you. Carrying a weapon - knife, OC, second gun even - that is accessible with your off hand is a good addition to this. Lock the gun in the holster with one hand, stab a mofo with the other if needed, or jam your BUG into his ear and paint the walls.

 

[easy rider]

Maracas would be a poor choice. Now your hands are full. Maybe a tambourine, you only need one hand for that.

I don't know, I think either one would move people back.

 

[easy rider]

I'm not against open carry at all, but please, use a proper holster if that's how you roll. You don't *need* a Safariland level 3 holster, but you should have solid retention, and have basic firearms retention skills (I mean active, not just relying on the holster) just so the opportunistic POS doesn't do this to you. Carrying a weapon - knife, OC, second gun even - that is accessible with your off hand is a good addition to this. Lock the gun in the holster with one hand, stab a mofo with the other if needed, or jam your BUG into his ear and paint the walls.

Open carry, I just don't understand having a firearm on your backside. Is that a TV/movie thing?

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Open carry, I just don't understand having a firearm on your backside. Is that a TV/movie thing?

I seem to see it quite often on shows.

 

[General Zod]

Open carry, I just don't understand having a firearm on your backside. Is that a TV/movie thing?

Tends to be a thing for folks who don't know much about carrying firearms. I've seen quite a few TV and move characters carry horizontal at 6:00. I guess they think it "looks cool".

 

[Hoji]

Something to remember. We (TGT folks) tend to be the 1% of gun owners that are actually serious about being safe and responsible. Because we tend to not be morons, it can be difficult to suspend your disbelief that the other 99% of gun owners are kinda clueless and get most of their knowledge from tV.