I have to post my congratulations and condolences at the same time for Harry J. McCullough III (I understand he goes by James), who did what I hope I would have done in the same circumstances, and shot an armed robber before any innocent people could be hurt. The story can be found at http://www.omaha.com/article/20100427/NEWS97/704279843/0.
If he was carrying his handgun concealed, then he was technically breaking the law, since he didn't have a concealed handgun permit. Personally, I don't care, and I don't think a permit should be necessary in the first place. That issue has yet to be determined, but I hope for his sake, he is not charged, or is found not guilty if he does go to trial.
Lot's of guys (maybe gals too) talk about taking down the bad guy, but few of us really want to be put in that kind of situation. Only someone who's been there can really speak to how it affects their life having killed another human being, regardless of the justification. I hope James doesn't suffer in any way as a result of his actions. Unfortuneately, he probably already has paid quite a price, and is probably not done yet.
I hope anyone who hears of this event will pass on their best wishes for him and do what they can to further the rights of those who choose to be prepared by carrying a firearm. The proposed "castle law" failed in Nebraska this year, though some progress was made through amendments to other bills. Let's all do what we can to get it passed next year, or as soon as possible. We can do that by electing gun-friendly representatives, and supporting gun-friendly legislation.
No comments:
Post a Comment