Posted on 09/19/2016 11:32:37 AM PDT by PJ-Comix
USPSA Shooter, 3-Gunner, and NRA-certified firearms instructor Jason Falconer has been identified as the man who shot and killed a 22-year-old Somali immigrant who went on a stabbing rampage inside a St. Cloud, (MN) Mall on Saturday.
The apparent terrorist—who apparently asked victims if they were Muslims before stabbing them—was engaged by Falconer inside the mall.
Falconer is the president and owner of Tactical Advantage LLC, a shooting range and tactical training facility with a strong focus on arming concealed carriers. He’s also a former chief of the Albany (MN) police department, and he remains a part-time officer.
(Excerpt) Read more at bearingarms.com ...
I would discourage anyone from dropping by unannounced.
This is why the ability to make quick follow up shots is essential. The only really way to take a bad guy out with one shot is to hit them in the head or spinal column. This is quite difficult in the heat of battle. The recent exhaustive FBI report on the defense use of handguns showed that even their best marksmen miss over 75% of their shot in the heat of a battle. That's a major reason they've gone back to 9mm. Range tests on both the best a least proficient shooter show they are much better at quick, accurate follow up shots with a 9 mm.
I know a man who is doing a long stretch in the penitentiary for doing just that.
A coup-de-grace to the head was probably a bad idea. In hindsight.
Thank you, sir!!
If you are carrying inside the belt or using a concealed external holster you will likely not survive a surprise attack by a good knife handler. The old adage “don’t bring a knife to a gunfight” only makes sense if the gunner has a lot of distance and time between themselves and the knife handler. There are exceptions but they are rare and this guy is likely one of them.
2-Alpha
I know....jes pointing out the obvious.
I’m sure the whitehut is contacting Hero Officer Jason Falconer to award him the Medal of Freedom, as one of Hussein’s final acts in office, as we type.
DJT should say, that one of his *first* acts will be to make the award.
It would be fun to the heads @ssplode for a few days.
I have been shot twice and I would take that again over being cut in a fight.
If you are carrying inside the belt or using a concealed external holster you will likely not survive a surprise attack by a good knife handler. The old adage “don’t bring a knife to a gunfight” only makes sense if the gunner has a lot of distance and time between themselves and the knife handler. There are exceptions but they are rare and this guy is likely one of them.Well, the story DID say the perp asked each victim a question before stabbing them.
"Are you a Muslim?"
WOW! He now has some real life experience in a terrorist attack event!
Agreed.
The next greatest "@ssplode" would be if he stated that the Constitution is the "Law of the Land", and indivisible when it comes to "God given Rights".
Just one?
When more people are trained to shoot back and do so more and more, then we will see this kind of crap become rare again.
I was hoping before I opened this thread that they wouldn’t ID this hero.
I hope I never have to defend my life then be exposed for follow up by the rop.
>>I’ve lived in countries where a man would be charged with murder if he shot a man who was only armed with a knife.<<
I can do more damage faster with a knife that you can with a handgun. I wonder if you showed that to the jury if they might settle down.
Later
Because he can protect himself and his family 24/7 from bombs through the window or sniper fire or knife attacks, anywhere, any time, for the rest of their lives? This isn't some lame TV show. The man and his family are now targets. You know how the bastards operate. Publishing his name was really stupid.
>>Wow. Good job identifying him by name. Now he’s a target for every wannabe jihadi out there. Why not post pics of his wife and kids as well. Don’t forget the home address!<<
That’s a warning to everyone else who is planning on becoming a hero.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.