Wow, just wow! Let the discussion begin. I can’t believe this guy would shoot over something like this.
Just goes to show you it doesn’t pay to be a hot head. You never know what the situation will escalate to. It’s ALWAYS better to walk away. No need to be a tough guy and try to flex your muscles, you may just get dead.
Both were in the wrong, but the one who is still breathing will, and deserves, to go to jail.
“Banana Pants”
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First, the retired cop packs heat in a theater that didn’t allow firearms…and had notices posted to that effect. Then he gets into an argument with a guy who’s 6’6" and 30 years younger than he is. When the guy throws popcorn at him, he pulls his gun and shoots him.
All he had to to is go sit somewhere else or just leave. Now he will most likely spend the rest of his life in prison…and deservedly so.
What a waste of two lives.
“Never argue with an idiot…he will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience.”
Read this.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_Enforcement_Officers_Safety_Act
He didn’t break any laws until he pulled the trigger.
“Banana Pants”
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quote:
Originally posted by GeronimoRead this.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_Enforcement_Officers_Safety_Act
He didn’t break any laws until he pulled the trigger.
“Banana Pants”
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They both broke the law of common sense. And here I thought we should surrender our guns and let the cops protect us.
Mark
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Yeah, but do you consider a dog to be a filthy animal? I wouldn’t go so far as to call a dog filthy but they’re definitely dirty. But, a dog’s got personality. Personality goes a long way.
“Life’s tough…It’s even tougher if you’re stupid” John Wayne
Doubtful this will get much press in the news, since it doesn’t fit into any democratic agenda. Unless they want to repeal the LEOSA, which Obama just expanded last year.
“Banana Pants”
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quote:
Originally posted by GeronimoRead this.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_Enforcement_Officers_Safety_Act
He didn’t break any laws until he pulled the trigger.
“Banana Pants”
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Actually he may have
Although LEOSA preempts state and local laws, there are two notable exceptions: “the laws of any State that (1) permit private persons or entities to prohibit or restrict the possession of concealed firearms on their property” (such as a bars, private clubs, amusement parks, etc.)
Of course I’m not a lawyer but I read this as saying LEOSA does not apply on private property if posted otherwise.
quote:Hit the nail on the head... Someone is going to prison...
Originally posted by WolakrabFirst, the retired cop packs heat in a theater that didn’t allow firearms…and had notices posted to that effect. Then he gets into an argument with a guy who’s 6’6" and 30 years younger than he is. When the guy throws popcorn at him, he pulls his gun and shoots him.
All he had to to is go sit somewhere else or just leave. Now he will most likely spend the rest of his life in prison…and deservedly so.
What a waste of two lives.“Never argue with an idiot…he will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience.”
This one is going to blow OFM’s mind when he realizes we aren’t defending the white male shooter…
He won’t care anyway. It’s white on white.
“Banana Pants”
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Carrying comes with responsibility, civilian or law enforcement. It doesn’t matter if the guy threw popcorn on him or spit in his face…deadly force would be a tough sell to a jury!!! He’s likely going to jail for a long time.
Billy Pittman
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quote:
Originally posted by skinneejquote:Hit the nail on the head... Someone is going to prison...
Originally posted by WolakrabFirst, the retired cop packs heat in a theater that didn’t allow firearms…and had notices posted to that effect. Then he gets into an argument with a guy who’s 6’6" and 30 years younger than he is. When the guy throws popcorn at him, he pulls his gun and shoots him.
All he had to to is go sit somewhere else or just leave. Now he will most likely spend the rest of his life in prison…and deservedly so.
What a waste of two lives.“Never argue with an idiot…he will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience.”
This one is going to blow OFM’s mind when he realizes we aren’t defending the white male shooter…
I don’t know, popcorn could be a deadly weapon. The shooter could have had his mouth open and gotten choked or had an allergic reaction to the faux butter they put on that crap. May have been that Ninja Throwing Star popcorn. And texting in a movie is just wrong, takes your attention away from the screen, those new 4" phone screens have to be a bigger distraction than the 60’0" movie screen and surround sound that you feel in your bones, loud tapping noise and all.
Mark
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Yeah, but do you consider a dog to be a filthy animal? I wouldn’t go so far as to call a dog filthy but they’re definitely dirty. But, a dog’s got personality. Personality goes a long way.
“Life’s tough…It’s even tougher if you’re stupid” John Wayne
Last movie I watched, the couple behind me kept talking. I gave them until about 5 minutes into the movie to settle down, and then I moved down 4 rows. Simple as that. No mean looks, no middle finger, no “puffing” on my part. Just move, and I enjoyed the movie. Never thought about the incident again until now.
Some people, sheesh.
“Banana Pants”
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