[marktwain]

The facts in the article are from various news sources on the web, and can be checked out pretty easily. Much of the MSM is referring to Jeanne as a "security guard", inferring that she was licensed by the state.

It is interesting to note that if she had been licensed by the state, she would have been prevented from using the Beretta that she used to stop the crime.

[goldstategop]

Good thing she wasn't licensed by the state. A Beretta is a good gun. I can't see why one would be barred from carrying one. She saved a lot of lives that day.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

[claudiustg]

Sven rounds from a S&W 686+ would, I think, have decided the issue.

[Clemenza]

Being that Beretta likely murdered his wife, I don't think he would make a good security guard either.

Don't do the crime if you can't do the time, and keep your eye on the sparrow!

[CGASMIA68]

good loop-hole may be the same in other states....good to know for those who want to hire heat.

[Deo volente]

[Uri’el-2012]

An AP article published on 12 December noted that licensed security guards in Colorado Springs are restricted to the use of revolvers.

Please cite the CRS #

[fella]

One hit from a 1911 would have been better.

[GOPPachyderm]

interesting read concerning our second amendment rights.

[El Gato]

It is interesting to note that if she had been licensed by the state, she would have been prevented from using the Beretta that she used to stop the crime.

Considering that the Beretta is a pretty big gun, she probably would have had a .357 wheelgun if that's what she had been restricted to. The perp would be just as dead.

Of course the perp had a 9mm semiautomatic too, but I guess wackos aren't restricted the way security guards are. Sheesh.

[LFOD]

Who needs a “licensed security” guard?
Last summer we attended a rather large wedding in our town. The bride was from a well known family so there were a few hundred souls present - enough to pack the church.

As I sat myself towards the back, I looked around and counted a minimum of 14 people (all positioned near the back and/or doors) I knew were all carrying, myself included. Concealed by my sportcoat was a Glock 31 plus two spare mags. That’s 46 rounds of 357 Sig, and I was just one person. Some folks I know carry two guns. We are all seasoned competitors.
Heaven help anyone who started trouble.

These do-gooder jackasses need to quit splitting hairs and get off the backs of people who will stand up to evil.

[sheik yerbouty]

It is nearly a case of “No good deed goes unpunished”..

[spunkets]

She only needed a license if she was being compensated. She and the others were volunteers, like ushers, setup crews for the functions, ect...

[TLI]

Well she could stick with name brand...

[org.whodat]

It is interesting to note that if she had been licensed by the state, she would have been prevented from using the Beretta that she used to stop the crime.

Don't know about any state license requirements, but the rule about a wheel gun as opposed to a semi auto is a city ordnance. So the link says.

[TLI]

One alternate interpretation of "revolver" that might improve the odds...

[org.whodat]

http://www.state.co.us/oed/industry-license/IndDetail.cfm?id=114

THE STATE OF COLORADO DOES NOT LICENSE SECURITY GUARDS

Many local governments license security services, and may require criminal background checks and bonds. Business must check with every local authority where security service is provided.

Permit/registration required with local law enforcement if carrying gun.

[Navy Patriot]

Have it your way you idiot gun controlers.

[Walkingfeather]

I wonder if we could get the grouping photos from the autopsy? Proud of her!

[delacoert]

There are some S&W K- and N- frame revolvers that would have done the trick.

[livius]

Grammar is all.

The title uses “may,” which is basically the subjunctive in modern English usage, and suggests that she WAS a security guard and it’s POSSIBLE therefore that she would not have been able to use that particular weapon.

However, she was not a security guard, and thus she was simply using a particular weapon that was perfectly legimate for her to use.

Therefore, the headline should have been, “Colorado Heroine Would Have Been Legally Prevented from Using Beretta if a Security Guard.”