[68skylark]

At the news conference, however, asked about how people should respond to an armed robber, he said, "If you're in a situation when someone is pointing a weapon at you, I think it's best to comply with the directions of that individual."

I hate advice like this -- it just gives a green light to armed robbers.

I'd say each person has to make their own, personal decisions in that situation -- trust your instincts. (Yeah, I've faced an attempted street robbery or two.)

[Arkinsaw]

I hate advice like this -- it just gives a green light to armed robbers.

If they are armed, and you are not, comply. Unless they attempt to get you to move from the initial crime scene. NEVER do that. Let them shoot you where you stand. Don't go in the walk-in freezer, don't let them make you get in a car. Your odds of surviving go way down at crime scene #2.

[cicero's_son]

I'd say each person has to make their own, personal decisions in that situation -- trust your instincts. (Yeah, I've faced an attempted street robbery or two.)

Absolutely. I hope those attempted street robberies weren't in Indiana? Where do you live, Gary?

[Veto!]

Not everyone is equipped to fight it out with robbers, so this is good advice.

My mother was 70 when a street thug threatened her. She handed him her purse with her Social Security check in it without a second thought and he kept running down the street, leaving her unscathed. She was a mouthy lady, we were all so relieved that she did the sensible thing, thereby saving herself injury or worse.

[speed_addiction]

I'd say each person has to make their own, personal decisions in that situation -- trust your instincts. (Yeah, I've faced an attempted street robbery or two.)

I have faced a home invasion and a shotgun wielding hitman. The hitman I nailed with a classic double in the upper chest and neck. The guy leading the home invasion had my .45 pressed to his forehead before I pulled the trigger.

Gangs, I get stupid with. I hate gangs. Loathe them and if confronted with one I probably would get mouthy or try to kill one of them for spite. I really have a complete and total black hatred for gang member. I hate them enough to loses all common sense. No tears of guilt would ever stream down my face if I killed one, or three or eight. In fact my mood would probably improve exponentially for everyone I tagged.

[bad company]

At the news conference, however, asked about how people should respond to an armed robber, he said, "If you're in a situation when someone is pointing a weapon at you, I think it's best to comply with the directions of that individual."

I've been through three armed robberies in my life. Never had to fire a shot. Never given up a dime