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Pistol-toting bystander shoots and kills gunman who opened fire(OKC/405)
dailymail.co.uk ^ | 5/24/2018 | Hannah Moore

Posted on 05/25/2018 6:27:48 AM PDT by rktman

An armed passerby has shot dead a gunman who opened fire on a packed Oklahoma restaurant in a terrifying shooting which left a woman and two children injured.

The shooter, a white male who was wearing eye glasses and ear protection at the time, was confronted by a person standing outside the restaurant as he tried to flee, and shot dead.

He was the only person killed in the shooting, which left four in hospital, and Police Captain Bo Matthews told reporters the armed civilian was 'a blessing'.

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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Crime/Corruption; Philosophy; US: Oklahoma
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So, the "white male" (WGAF?) was prepared for the event by following normal safety precautions. Eyes and ears. Guess he forgot his vest huh? So, once again, the impossible happens. Good guy with a gun. Speedy recovery to the folks wounded. Hopefully the armed citizen is inside all the guide lines for the shoot.
1 posted on 05/25/2018 6:27:48 AM PDT by rktman
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Other reports say the bystander retrieved his gun from car to confront the shooter. He was not carrying concealed.


2 posted on 05/25/2018 6:31:35 AM PDT by Reno89519 (No Amnesty! No Catch-and-Release! Just Say No to All Illegal Aliens! Arrest & Deport!)
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Who the heck wears range style safety gear to a murder?

This has got to be a first.


3 posted on 05/25/2018 6:33:04 AM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either satire or opinion. Or both.)
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To: rktman

Notice they are avoiding coverage of the hero!


4 posted on 05/25/2018 6:35:15 AM PDT by Retvet (Retvete)
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To: rktman

The “405”?


5 posted on 05/25/2018 6:36:22 AM PDT by Road Warrior ‘04 (Molon Labe! Oathkeeper)
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To: BenLurkin

Who the heck wears range style safety gear to a murder?

This has got to be a first.


Hearing protection is important. :)


6 posted on 05/25/2018 6:36:37 AM PDT by robroys woman (So you're not confused, I'm using my wife's account.)
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To: Road Warrior ‘04

LOL! OKC area code. You must not have seen the street racers show “Street Outlaws” discovery channel or one of those. But that’s ok.


7 posted on 05/25/2018 6:38:23 AM PDT by rktman (Enlisted in the Navy in '67 to protect folks rights to strip my rights. WTH?)
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To: Reno89519

The one pic showed the dead perp laying on some grass so we know the citizen shot him outside. So, he may have gotten his weapon from his vehicle and then confronted the perp.


8 posted on 05/25/2018 6:40:12 AM PDT by rktman (Enlisted in the Navy in '67 to protect folks rights to strip my rights. WTH?)
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In many states (non-lib), you can carry a concealed firearm in your car, regarded as an extension of your home.


9 posted on 05/25/2018 6:41:10 AM PDT by expat2
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10 posted on 05/25/2018 6:45:44 AM PDT by COBOL2Java (Marxism: Wonderful theory, wrong species)
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The report on Fox said that ths shooter was confronted and told to drop his gun. He then apparently did not and aimed it at the good guy who shot and killed him

The report was unclear as to how a person outside was aware of events within the restraunt.


11 posted on 05/25/2018 6:45:58 AM PDT by bert ((K.E. N.P. N.C. +12 ..... Greetings Jacques. The revolution is coming))
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“Police Captain Bo Matthews told reporters the armed civilian was ‘a blessing’.

That is a cop with his head in straight.

L


12 posted on 05/25/2018 6:46:14 AM PDT by Lurker (President Trump isn't our last chance. President Trump is THEIR last chance.)
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Cue the ranters saying the perp was done wrong.


13 posted on 05/25/2018 6:46:44 AM PDT by lurk
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Takin’ out the trash.

I bet it really sucked for the bad guy when the good guy radically changed the plan of the day.

SHOOTING BACK gets results!


14 posted on 05/25/2018 6:47:46 AM PDT by Delta 21 (Build The Wall !! Jail The Cankle !!)
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Citizen shoots perp story and is hero - the media won’t like this story.


15 posted on 05/25/2018 6:47:50 AM PDT by 1Old Pro
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Yeah, but did you also see some of the snowflake commie-ments?


16 posted on 05/25/2018 6:48:03 AM PDT by rktman (Enlisted in the Navy in '67 to protect folks rights to strip my rights. WTH?)
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I did - didn’t feel like posting them.


17 posted on 05/25/2018 6:50:48 AM PDT by COBOL2Java (Marxism: Wonderful theory, wrong species)
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To: expat2
In many states (non-lib), you can carry a concealed firearm in your car, regarded as an extension of your home.

Unfortunately, without a permit, OK is not one of them.

http://www.handgunlaw.us/states/oklahoma.pdf

21 O.S 1289.13. Transporting a loaded firearm.

TRANSPORTING A LOADED FIREARM

Except as otherwise provided by the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act or another provision of law, it shall be unlawful to transport a loaded pistol, rifle or shotgun in a land borne motor vehicle over a public highway or roadway. However, a rifle or shotgun may be transported clip or magazine loaded and not chamber loaded when transported in an exterior locked compartment of the vehicle or trunk of the vehicle or in the interior compartment of the vehicle notwithstanding the provisions of Section 1289.7 of this title when the person is in possession of a valid handgun license pursuant to the Oklahoma SelfDefense Act.


18 posted on 05/25/2018 6:52:21 AM PDT by Yo-Yo (Is the /sarc tag really necessary?)
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https://www.ok.gov/osbi/documents/SDA_LAW_BOOK.pdf Oklahoma self defense act


19 posted on 05/25/2018 6:58:00 AM PDT by 1Old Pro
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I suggest the citizen heard the shots from within the restaurant. An experienced person knows the sound of shots.


20 posted on 05/25/2018 7:01:03 AM PDT by Mollypitcher1 (I have not yet begun to fight....John Paul Jones)
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