Posted on 02/10/2007 8:30:35 AM PST by kiriath_jearim
Some small store owners say they are armed, waiting, and willing to shoot if they are targeted by a gun-toting robber.
It is the latest development in response to a record-setting rash of armed robberies in Vermont since the new year started.
Some store owners tell Channel 3 that they have armed themselves and are fully prepared to shoot any armed robber, including the backward bandit. None of the armed store owners were willing to speak on camera, but they stressed they want any would-be armed robber to know that they will not hesitate to shoot.
The store owners say they feel forced forced to pack pistols at work in response to crooks like the backward bandit. Police say he has knocked over four stores in the past two weeks. He wears a backward sweatshirt with eye hole cutouts. But he has not been alone. There have already 18 armed stick-ups in Vermont this year.
No one has been injured yet. But a number of store owners say that could change because they are now packing pistols and are prepared to use them if an armed robber shows up.
State Police say deadly force in self-defense is legal in Vermont but it is not the right response.
They suspect most, if not all, of the armed robbers are drug addicts desperate for cash, so it would be far wiser and safer to simply hand over the money, and let the cops catch the bad guys.
Oh, the gun grabbing libtards are going to be up in arms (no pun intended) over this one. Every store owner has the right to defend himself and his customers from gun toting thugs.
Oh, the gun grabbing libtards are going to be up in arms (no pun intended) over this one. Every store owner has the right to defend himself and his customers from gun toting thugs.
Well eff the state police! Thats why we need to be armed, we cant count on you
Well, if they'll coddle child molesters, why not armed robbers.
State Police say deadly force in self-defense is legal in Vermont but it is not the right response.
Say what?!
They suspect most, if not all, of the armed robbers are drug addicts desperate for cash, so it would be far wiser and safer to The wsimply hand over the money, and let the cops catch the bad guys.
SNORT.
Then why, when the occasion calls for it, does the State Police use it?
State Police say deadly force in self-defense is legal in Vermont but it is not the right response.
That's his opinion. It is the right defence.
Well, then, the State Police should be among the first to trade in their firearms for "non-lethal" technology, such as tasers and pepper spray.
If deadly force is wrong, it's wrong. Period. No exceptions.
Paging the state Chamber of Commerce....
LOL What an idiot....
"They suspect most, if not all, of the armed robbers are drug addicts desperate for cash, so it would be far wiser and safer to simply hand over the money, and let the cops catch the bad guys."
yea, right.
I suggest they wait till the armed robbers are leaving and shoot them in the back.
OOOOHHHHH yeah, now I see:....so it would be far wiser and safer to simply hand over the money, and let the cops catch the bad guys.
....meanwhile, your goods and a lot of your profits are gone, and the robber is free to do it to others.
I would think that the troopers would welcome the help.
VT has unrestricted concealed-carry laws, right?
VT also has an increasing number of "refugees" from Somalia settling there for the welfare benefits
Excuse me? Ummm,,, that's called murder. But don't take my word for it, enjoy yourself.
LOL, exactly. This wouldn't be an issue if they caught them after the first time.
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