Gun Control in Action: Amtrak Safety Video Suggests Throwing Duffel Bag at Gunman for Protection

TownHall ^ | August 6, 2014 | Cortney O’Brien

[Olog-hai]

I was waiting in line for my train to New York at Washington, DC’s Union Station. […]

On the TVs was this safety initiative released last year, which describes what to do if confronted by a gunman in the train station. The video’s three suggestions were as follows:

• Take Flight
• Take Cover
• Take Action

It was the third option that caught my attention. As opposed to fleeing the scene or hiding, “Take Action” suggested you take matters into your own hands to try and “disrupt” or “incapacitate” the intruder. In the video clip associated with “Take Action,” a woman and a gentleman are talking, when they suddenly realize a gunman is in the building. That’s when the male bystander jumps into “action.” What does he do to try and “incapacitate” the intruder? He throws his duffel bag. …

[RushIsMyTeddyBear]

LOL!

[Springfield Reformer]

However many you can fit on your duffel bag clip. For more impact, fill each duffle bag with magazines. :)

[TigersEye]

I can haz hi capassity luggeej?

[VideoDoctor]

I’m on my way to the mall to get a duffel bag.

[Hot Tabasco]

How did the penguin get to the wrong pole?

He made a wrong turn on his way home after buying the cymbals........

[Safetgiver]

I’d get one, but I don’t got no duffels. I gave them back to the Air Force.

[Springfield Reformer]

Being logical is a thought crime in Obamatopia. Find a reeducation facility near you and turn yourself in, immediately! /s

[editor-surveyor]

>> “I’m on my way to the mall to get a duffel bag.” <<

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Would that be an “Assault” duffel bag?
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[Malone LaVeigh]

If you're going to throw a duffel bag ...

[Olog-hai]

They need better directions at Albuquerque.

[Springfield Reformer]

Sure, as long as it’s not a camouflage pattern. That would make it an assault duffel bag, and therefore clearly nefarious.

[DCBryan1]

Im surpised no one mentioned passion fruit or pointed sticks!

OR BANANAS!

[dfwgator]

Im surpised no one mentioned......pointed sticks!

"SHUT UP!"

[DCBryan1]

[TigersEye]

How about a retractable pull handle? I like luggage with retractable handles.

[IronJack]

Maybe you could wound him with harsh words or a withering glare instead.

[kitchen]

My clothes are not baggy enough to conceal a duffel bag. What - do they think we all dress like Japanese tourists?

[TurboZamboni]

Since it’s AMTRAK, make sure the duffle bag is also stuffed with millions of taxpayer dollars and is thrown underhand by Willie Green.

[WayneS]

A duffel bag makes a FINE self defense weapon - as long as it’s filled with loaded guns...

[WayneS]

“Do not describe your duffel as ‘all duffels look alike’...”