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

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

[the808bass]

He is 24 years old but the press wants to make hay of his home schooling, as though that turned him into a lonely and crazed loser.

In fairness, for 24 hours, he was a muslim on Free Republic.

[Halgr]

Well....your entitled to your opinion....but to me, this woman deserves special attention....

[mad_as_he$$]

Your buddy is wise.

[Mr. Mojo]

Yep, this woman performed her job exceptionally well. Bigtime kudos.

As far as CNN not being shy about reporting this story, that easy: A) A woman saved the day; B) She was a security guard -- hired to protect the church.

It it were a male member of the congregation with a CCW permit who killed the perp CNN wouldn't be so enthusiastic, to put it mildly.

[MozarkDawg]

Looks like you missed the part where it's made clear that the shooter was a volunter parishioner, not a hired guard... ?

Add to that the fact that she used her personal weapon -- it is not referred to as a *service revolver* or such that police officers/hired security have their weapons named.

[Mr. Mojo]

Ah, I see she was a volunteer. Great job regardless.

[archy]

You know your capabilities better than anyone else, and my money would be on you in any kind of altercation.

That being said, have you ever considered the possibilities now that backpacks have become damn near ubiquitous?

True enough, as are day planners and laptop computer bags. But backpacks, even fanny packs aren't real common at church services, at least not here in my neck of the woods.

What does work pretty well for me, when something more than *just* what can be worn needs to be close at hand. is the little olive vinyl surplus bag that can double as either a bookbag, or handy tote, and from even a slight distance resembles a designer purse or carryall. But it's actually a Swiss Army gas mask bag, and is a double for the second one in my truck, which contains, among other things, a gas mask. And, in one of its outside pouches, six more loaded M1911 magazines for my M1911 or Commander. Other novelties reside in an under-seat toolbox.

[aculeus]

What would you call the Deputy Sheriff that turned and ran “to get help” at Columbine?

I remember watching those heavily armed Columbine cowards on live television. This brave woman has the right idea: run toward the gunfire, be ready to kill.

[Carry_Okie]

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

Sucks, doesn't it? I hate having to think like that on Shabbat.

[mad_as_he$$]

Do you think the Swiss guard at the Vatican are only armed with those funny sticks? I assure you they are very capable of killing for the Pope.

There are many who think they do with some regularity.

[Jeff Gordon]

I have read elsewhere that she was a CCW permit holder.

The "Security Guard" title is just media spin to avoid the calling her an "Armed Citizen."

[TYVets]

Where did she shoot him and how many shells did she get off?

More important, where did she hit him and how many bullets hit him in vital spots.

[Deaf Smith]

That may be the type of carry rig that I need.

[jagusafr]

“Real valor consists not in being insensible to danger, but in being prompt to confront and disarm it.” - Sir Walter Scott.

Likewise, courage is not the lack of fear - it is action in spite of fear. Paraphrasing Sam in Once An Eagle. Great book.

Colonel, USAFR

[Jeff Gordon]

Must be an excellent marksman to take him down with a vest on.

Just heard on Fox...

Her first shot(s) took him down but did not kill him. As she was covering him he started to handle a grenade. She said something like "Don't do it dude." He ignored her. She blew him away.

[Carry_Okie]

The local cops were a little bent out of shape at my ideas of the right equipment and way to do things in the event of a sniper situation hereabouts, too.

rotflmao, I can't imagine why. ;-)

[Guenevere]

Well said...Thanks!

[bikerman]

Thanks I just spit my wine over the keyboard,LOL

[djreece]

Very inspiring—in more ways than one.

[Rb ver. 2.0]

LOL, have you got it figure out yet?