Long time readers of this site know I am a vocal advocate for carrying a firearm (or two) off duty. An off-duty deputy sheriff demonstrated why this is so important Monday when he stopped a mass stabbing at a store.
The woman was running through a California Target store, stabbing people with two knives she was carrying. An armed off-duty deputy chased and confronted the woman, stopping the attacks.
The incident highlights several points:
- Having a firearm allowed the deputy to respond to the violent attacker.
- Once the deputy was involved, no one else was stabbed.
- The deputy had handcuffs, which allowed him to secure the attacker once he confronted her.
- Some customers thought the deputy was the attacker because they saw him with a firearm.
Moral of the story? Have gun, have handcuffs, and identify yourself clearly to others in the area. I hope the deputy’s department recognizes how many lives he probably saved by having a firearm and getting involved.
Stay safe!
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