Gun Carrying Couple Stops Beating

[shootinghoosier]

Good people getting involved to stop an abusive thug...

Police: Gun-carrying couple stops beating

 

[cosermann]

Just the kind of news Ohioans need to hear.

 

[sj kahr k40]

Good for them

 

[Bull]

Great story, Thanks

 

[buckstopshere]

Great story wish this was the kind of stuff that would make national news! +1 for the couple and +1 for whoever ran this dbag down and told LEO where he was.

 

[96firephoenix]

I only see one problem with the article. this dirtbag doesn't deserve to be called a man.

nevermind the fact that he's only 18.

 

[sxshep]

This is kind of a hot topic over at ohioccwforums... thanks for the link, I shared it in that thread!

Ohioans For Concealed Carry Discussion Forums • View topic - CCW carriers stop assault at McDonalds in Wadsworth

Overall, I'm glad it worked out ok... it'd take a serious beating for me to even consider stepping in the middle of a DV situation... if the woman's life is not in grave danger, I'd probably opt to call 911 and be a good witness.

 

[cowboywitek]

wow that would be awesome to help someone like that!

 

[Cricket Tickler]

for that couple.

 

[Mike Elzinga]

Glad to hear someone stepped in rather than just trying to be a good witness. Couples are allowed to yell and scream but as soon as the argument gets physical, I dont mind stepping in to help. My father taught me better than to stand there and let a lady take just a mild beating and then relate it to police.

 

[BloodEclipse]

Thanks for posting this.
Nice to see people who are not afraid to get involved.

 

[a.bentonab]

During the video on the website, the reporter says she tried to have an interview with the couple, but that they couldn't be reached because they "rented a helicopter and volunteered their time to search for marijuana."

 

[dingy144]

I was the guy who chased Anthony and that was my brother-in-law and sister who drew there weapons.

 

[gohard43]

I was the guy who chased Anthony and that was my brother-in-law and sister who drew there weapons.

Hmmm..

Congrats to the couple, that is awesome. I know a family who live in Wadsworth, I'm going to have to ask them about this. Like someone said earlier, I wish this would make the national news! People need to hear about responsible gun owners!

 

[dingy144]

Gun Crrying Couple



http://www.woio.com/global/video/popup/pop_playerLaunch.asp?vt1=v&clipFormat=flv&clipId1=5135649&at1

 

[dingy144]

this video that i posted is slowly making its way up the news ladder its already been on MSNBC. national news...

 

[braz007]

I was the guy who chased Anthony and that was my brother-in-law and sister who drew there weapons.

Outstanding. Glad to see some people who weren't afraid to do what is right. I would like to think that if I saw this happening I would do the exact same thing.

I am also equally glad to see that there weren't any repercussuions to the couple pulling their weapons. Seems like an overzealous LEO could have a field day with them over that.

I also thought that it was great for the police spokes person to say that he wished more people would respond the way that they did.

 

[Armed Eastsider]

Konopinski is now facing domestic violence, child endangerment, resisting arrest and drug paraphernalia charges.

He will be out in a month tops.

 

[warmachine]

Thats pretty awesome. I dont know that Id have drawn my weapon but I would have definitely stepped in and stopped it. WHEN he turned to me and had something to say THEN I would have warned him and drew down on him. I cant wait until my wife gets her permit. Shes pregnant right now so she doesnt have the range time that would make her comfortable enough to carry but when she is comfy she will be carrying.

 

[Amishman44]

Way to go Ohio Couple! There's no maturity in beating a woman! Glad they had guns (and were able to protect the woman) and it's interesting to hear that the guy ran...sounds like a wuss to me...strong enough to beat on a woman, but not strong enough to stand up the responsibility (repercussions) that went with it! Glad to hear then got him!

We had a DV situation in Fort Wayne, a few years ago, where a teacher tried to intervene (it occurred late at night on the north side of town). The teacher was unarmed and got in the middle of it and ended up getting shot and killed by the male (I believe the woman got shot as well!) Never underrate a DV situation. I know several LEO's who will not get in the middle of one until their back up has arrived. It's just too dangerous!