CNN: "Female Security Guard Hailed as Hero"... "saved 'hundreds of lives'"

www.cnn.com ^ | December 10, 2007 | CNN

[Travis McGee]

And the fellow who also rushed the shooter, armed only with raw courage. Without him to divert the killer’s attention, the killer might have shot the lady, and the story would have ended much differently.

[jagusafr]

I’ve visited this church while pulling reserve duty in Colorado Springs. If somebody got down the hall and into the worship area, hundreds would not have been an overstatement at all. The services are always packed and there’s noplace to hide.

[the808bass]

Like many other words and phrases in our country, hero is losing some of its meaning by excessive usage.

Your screenname is not.

[Travis McGee]

VERY well stated!

[Hawthorn]

Highly ironic since in many states, CCW permit holders aren’t allowed to carry on church grounds.

[Balata]

Exactly. The male rusher said he yelled and called the guy a couple of nasty names and when he did the shooter turned towards him. He being the target helped the female guard.

[Tijeras_Slim]

As a buddy of mine says:

“Shot placement is King, adequate penetration Queen. All else is just angels dancing on the head of a pin.”

[jagusafr]

As does TX, unless (like yours truly) you’re an active judicial officer.

[Stonewall Jackson]

I thought Ranya moved to Wyoming. What’s she doing in Colorado?

[Travis McGee]

No idea yet what he was shooting. But supposedly he had 3 backup guns.

If he had gotten up into the choir loft.....with 700 folks jammed in pews below him....

[Tennessee_Bob]

I sold my cloak. I have a Remington sword for right now.

[savedbygrace]

The guy was probably in shock that ANYBODY would be shooting back at him in a church. Sounds like he didn’t have a Plan B.

[Squantos]

OK..... Sure glad this POS was (only) a single threat vs multiple.

Memo to self....add another spare mag to CHL loadout.

[GovernmentShrinker]

I think even CNN can see the danger in yakking about a “downside” or “contrasting opinion” to an action that obviously saved many lives. And honestly, they’d probably be doing us a favor if they DID invite some sucker to come on camera and express such views.

[AngryJawa]

Highly ironic since in many states, CCW permit holders aren’t allowed to carry on church grounds.

I have a feeling that a lot of people are going to see these attacks as a fine and justified reason to ignore those immoral disarmament laws.

Concealed means concealed.

[Travis McGee]

The unarmed rusher deserves equal credit in my book.

[Tijeras_Slim]

We are twice armed if we fight with faith.
~ Plato

Finally got to use that philosophy degree!

[Travis McGee]

I thought Ranya moved to Wyoming. What’s she doing in Colorado?

LOL, I hadn't thought of that! So, Ranya really does exist, whatever her name is.

[papertyger]

Did you sell your cloak, or do you have a purse?

Purse. It's how I carry my Glock 30. Looks kinda funny on a guy, but what do I care; I'm the one with the gun?

[Squantos]

Yep.....rather be missed with a 45 that hit with a 9......