BLM-Antifa Rioters Target Upscale Restaurant in Louisville

1DOWN4UP · May 2, 2021

It did de escalate the situation momentarily.

foszoe · May 2, 2021

BE Mike said:
I'm sure that those who dwell in Indy aren't familiar with the goings on down here. Murder and felonious assaults are nearly a daily occurrence in Louisville. The administrations (past and present) have been liberal forever. The LMPD is currently under investigation by the feds (since the current administration took office in DC). There is very low morale among the police and I'm sure that with the latest chief of police there is an order to stand down and not confront protesters. Anyone who pulls a single-action .22 rimfire revolver to confront a mob has had too many mint juleps.

From a ballistics point of view I 100% agree with you. From a psychological point of view....who really knows. Most people don't want to get shot. The mere display of a firearm could dissuade someone from doing something.

Brings up a question though, if one of us who "know" better were confronted by a mob and a .22 rimfire caliber was all one had, would you at any point bring it into play?

For me that's a tough question to answer. At some point? yeah that is pretty easy....at which point? that gets a little harder. For this guy, he deployed it early, but it could have kept him alive, that is all in the hypothetical realm. Perhaps it kept any further forward motion from happening by the mob.

Not trying to totally derail this thread, but it is something to thing about, at least for me, when I consider judging the actions of the guy.

IndyDave1776 · May 2, 2021

BE Mike said:
I'm sure that those who dwell in Indy aren't familiar with the goings on down here. Murder and felonious assaults are nearly a daily occurrence in Louisville. The administrations (past and present) have been liberal forever. The LMPD is currently under investigation by the feds (since the current administration took office in DC). There is very low morale among the police and I'm sure that with the latest chief of police there is an order to stand down and not confront protesters. Anyone who pulls a single-action .22 rimfire revolver to confront a mob has had too many mint juleps.

Too many miny juleps or the realization that it's the best option he has available.

JCSR · May 2, 2021

I think this shows how little resistance it takes to confront these thugs. Bald/beard guy was wanting a piece of someone and there were no takers. Tiny gun guy held his own but once again none of the thugs wanted to play. This response is quit different that we've seen in NYC, LA and others liberal ran sh*thole cities. Everyone want to be a thug until it's time to do thug things. :cool:

IndyDave1776 · May 2, 2021

JCSR said:
I think this shows how little resistance it takes to confront these thugs. Bald/beard guy was wanting a piece of someone and there were no takers. Tiny gun guy held his own but once again none of the thugs wanted to play. This response is quit different that we've seen in NYC, LA and others liberal ran sh*thole cities. Everyone want to be a thug until it's time to do thug things.

Thugs in reality cowards who enjoy acting out against targets who can't fight back. Any resistance whatsoever can tilt the balance.

Farmerjon · May 2, 2021

A 22 in an old man's hand, don't pi$$ with him. He'll stick it under your chin and pull the trigger. That could even be a 22 mag. Bottom line, he had it with him when he needed it. A gun forum chiding a guy for his size of gun. Better to have a NAA when you need it and your "big" gun at home or in the car. Kudos to him.

armalitesheepdog · May 2, 2021

fullmetaljesus said:
That "article' reads like it was written by a child.

It was....Even if they were 30

Kutnupe14 · May 2, 2021

Ark said:
Imagine if we hunted those thugs down, massively overcharged them, and denied them bail the way we do with the capitol protesters.

What was Chest Hair Harold gonna do with that little thing, take potshots at mice in the kitchen?

Yeah, it actually does happen. It’s just not publicized as much.

Timjoebillybob · May 2, 2021

JCSR said:
I think this shows how little resistance it takes to confront these thugs. Bald/beard guy was wanting a piece of someone and there were no takers. Tiny gun guy held his own but once again none of the thugs wanted to play. This response is quit different that we've seen in NYC, LA and others liberal ran sh*thole cities. Everyone want to be a thug until it's time to do thug things.

It looked to me that bald/beard guy did have at least one taker. But someone got between them and got them to back off.

Route 45 · May 2, 2021

foszoe said:
Sounds like it was big enough to get the job done.

Is that what she tells ya?

armalitesheepdog · May 2, 2021

Route 45 said:
For those times when a 10 oz. 380 is just too damned big and heavy to carry.

I bet he is rethinking his carry options today

Route 45 · May 2, 2021

armalitesheepdog said:
I bet he is rethinking his carry options today

He should be. For all of the whining about people commenting on his choice of carry, the only reason it worked was because he didn't have to use it. I'll hedge my bets against the fates and carry something a little more effective, rather than treating it like a magic talisman. One of these days, he might meet someone who don't give a ****.

foszoe · May 2, 2021

armalitesheepdog said:
I bet he is rethinking his carry options today

I hope so. Nothing makes me want the right tool for a job than doing it once or twice with the wrong ones.

1DOWN4UP · May 2, 2021

A CCI Stinger in the face WILL get someone's attention.

Colt556 · May 2, 2021

I’ve carried a NAA 22 Magnum in a pocket holster for years. It is strictly a backup to a larger gun or when I can’t/don’t want to have a gun on my hip. It is in my pocket 99% of the time and only removed when I am forbidden by Federal Law to have it. People underestimate the power of a 22 Magnum and its lethality. I’ve never had to draw it, or any other gun, in self defense and pray I never have to, but it is comforting knowing it’s there. It’s much better at holding off felonious thugs than a salad fork.

Colt556 · May 2, 2021

1DOWN4UP said:
A CCI Stinger in the face WILL get someone's attention.

Exactly

DadSmith · May 2, 2021

This would have been way more effective. I bet they would have ran if they seen this.

Tombs · May 2, 2021

Route 45 said:
He should be. For all of the whining about people commenting on his choice of carry, the only reason it worked was because he didn't have to use it. I'll hedge my bets against the fates and carry something a little more effective, rather than treating it like a magic talisman. One of these days, he might meet someone who don't give a ****.

This is why after stuff started going downhill early on in 2020 I decided I'm going to carry the firearm I shoot the best, that is outfitted the best for any situation, and make sure I have spare mags always on me.

Printing be ****ed.

KellyinAvon · May 2, 2021

Farmerjon said:
A 22 in an old man's hand, don't pi$$ with him. He'll stick it under your chin and pull the trigger.

Is that called going "up close and personal-full Gambino"?

1DOWN4UP · May 2, 2021

Never go full Gambino!

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