PN> I can't address those examples, but have a couple of local ones.
PN> About a month ago a convenience store owner shot and killed an armed
PN> robber in Phoenix.  Score one more for our side.
PN> About two weeks ago, two fellows who'd just gotten their Arizona CCW's
PN> made a stop at a local bank ATM.  While they were transacting business
PN> two fellows in an older car came up and parked, but stayed in their car.
PN> Our heros got their cash and returned to their truck.  As they had been
PN> taught by their CCW instructor (charming fellow, and good looking too)
        I don't doubt... EP
PN> they were in Yellow and were aware of what was happening in their
PN> surroundings, and were aware of the two yutes sitting in their car in
PN> the parking lot.
PN> Before they'd gotten back to their truck a lady drove in, got out of
PN> her car and headed for the cash machine.  (Needles to say she was
PN> oblivious...)  Meanwhile yutes are watching our heros, and the lady
PN> doing her thing.
PN> Sonny and LB got into their truck and remained, simply watching what
PN> might transpire.  They discussed the situation and agreed that it was
PN> just enough outta kilter to warrant attention.  With the awareness that
PN> they were being observed, the yutes decided to head out.
PN> Did our heroes avert an attack?  We'll probably never know.  Not
PN> something even worthy of a mention to the police, for most
PN> folks...although it wouldn't have been a _bad_ idea.  And it _is_
PN> possible that the yutes were simply construction workers intimidated by
PN> these two old retired gentlemen...
PN> An armed society is a _safer_ society.
PN> JD> Welcome to ARMED
PN> Thankee.
        As always, the best way to get out of trouble is not to get in
        trouble. Sounds like you taught them well. Ernie P.
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