This aired last night, but the video was only just made available online today.
Sean Sorrentino writes a gun blog and fights for firearm rights, he says it depends on the scenario.
I’m at the 1 minute 30 second mark. (If for some reason, the video doesn't play on the main page. Click the link to watch)
I have to remember next time to trade out the rocking chair for a regular one.
This section was a small part of a longer talk. She asked if I would intervene for a neighbor, “with your gun in your hand.” The problem with doing that is that if you physically confront the thieves, they will either immediately surrender, or attack you. Now if someone was attacking Mr. Jackson across the street, I’d have no hesitation in intervening. If they were walking out with Mr. Jackson’s TV, I’d take pictures while on the phone with 911. If the robbers object and come across the street after me, well, they would regret that.
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To me this looks like a very successful media appearance. There is always a risk of being portrayed badly but these reporters need knowledgeable sources like An NC Gun Blog.
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Well Done, dude!
ReplyDeleteAnd nothing says "Southern Badass" than a guy on his porch in a rocking chair!
@Weer'd: OMG. ROFL. If I'd thought of that before the intervew I would definately changed out the chair. I thought that she would have me sit on the porch steps.
ReplyDeleteGood job Sean. And I like the new color scheme!
ReplyDeleteNow that the story is mostly being sorted out as it occurred, it may be time to offer some degree of "good citizen" kudos to neighbor Whitaker. He did do a good thing even if he overdid it a bit.
ReplyDeleteIn the clip they showed a copy of the law in Garner as it pertains to use/discharge. Does every twp/boro have its own laws?
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(*jan Noble* ~couldnt get her google account to sign so is an *anonymous*)
@Anon-Jan: sure. Pretty much like in Pennsylvania, each local unit of government can write certain laws based upon the authority granted in their charter. PA law allows localities the power to enact a discharge ban as well as a hunting ban. The rules are a bit looser here, but less and less so now that HB650 has passed. The discharge ban here is a local ordinance violation, and is punishable by $50 fine and up to 30 days in jail. I suspect that they won't ask for jail time on this. I think it's considered less of an offense than a summary offense Disturbing the Peace.
ReplyDeleteWhen I talked to the mayor, he sounded pretty sympathetic to the anger of the community about the continued home thefts. He assured me that he has asked the police to step up patrols to catch the thieves. He is concerned that if they don't get caught soon, the homeowners will end up shooting the thieves, and he won't blame them for doing it.
Update: Charges dropped against Perry Whittaker
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