News Shooting at TDKR Midnight Premiere in Aurora, CO. Multiple dead. - Page 6

Priest31kc · 07-20-2012, 03:13 AM

At least 10 moviegoers were killed and 39 injured at a cinema in the Colorado city of Aurora in the Denver suburbs. They were attending a midnight showing of the new Batman film, The Dark Knight Rises.

The theater was packed with a lot of people, many of them young fans, at the time the shooting started, 9news reports. The violence erupted some 15 minutes after the movie started, witnesses said.

Some say that when they first heard the shooting, they thought it was some new type of special effect.

Local media reports that two gunmen were involved in the rampage. An explosive device was set off during the shooting, injuring several people.

Witnesses said the gunmen were probably wearing body armor and gas masks and used some kind of a tear gas bomb in the attack.

Some reports say police have apprehended one of the assailants while the second one is still at large.

Police have cleared people from the scene over fears that another explosive device might be on the premises.

Aurora medical services were alerted to attend to the large number of injured

http://www.rt.com/news/shooting-dark...er-aurora-654/

WOW

**rockymtnchief** · 07-20-2012, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by KC Tattoo

Even if he got hit in the chest with the vest on could have slowed the ****er down or knock him on his ass. I've never had the experience but am sure it hurts like a mother ****er. Maybe just maybe it still could have saved lives that way and subdued the mother ****er.

This.

My CCW weapon is a .45 acp. If it didn't go through the vest, it would still put a man on his ass out of air. Leaving time to escape or over power him.

Regarding armed movie goers: Do you think these loons would've pulled this shit if they knew there was a chance 5 individuals were armed in the theater? Hell no!

An armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with his life.
Robert A. Heinlein

Dayze · 07-20-2012, 07:52 AM

this one is interesting from a CCW perspective. I can see both sides of the argument.
but personally, I'd feel better if I were carrying. Would I die? possibly. would someone else get hit with a stray bullet? possibly.

I'd rather have a chance, than no chance. I agree - if you have a chance, you GTFO of there. but if it came down to a scenario where I wasn't able to, I'd want the chance to possibly get out while armed.

interesting though. It makes me so mad when I heard about these shootings. Cowards. prayers to the victims families, and healthy recovery for those who were injured.

Dayze · 07-20-2012, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by rockymtnchief

This.

My CCW weapon is a .45 acp. If it didn't go through the vest, it would still put a man on his ass out of air. Leaving time to escape or over power him.

Regarding armed movie goers: Do you think these loons would've pulled this shit if they knew there was a chance 5 individuals were armed in the theater? Hell no!

An armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with his life.
Robert A. Heinlein

agree.

suds79 · 07-20-2012, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by rockymtnchief

Regarding armed movie goers: Do you think these loons would've pulled this shit if they knew there was a chance 5 individuals were armed in the theater? Hell no!

No I don't think it would deter the crazy & evil people out there from attempting to do this stuff. Not at all.

Would they get capped by someone who is armed? Possibly yeah. But I don't think it'd stop the attempt. They're crazy for a reason.

KC_Lee · 07-20-2012, 07:57 AM

So far I have heard or read the following this caused this;

- Violent video games
- The violence in the Batman films
- Columbine
- And more calls for gun control

Of course the thought that this was just a disturbed young man could not possibly be the cause...

In58men · 07-20-2012, 07:57 AM

Looks like its time to get my concealed weapons permit.

suds79 · 07-20-2012, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by KC_Lee

So far I have heard or read the following this caused this;

- Violent video games
- The violence in the Batman films
- Columbine
- And more calls for gun control

Of course the thought that this was just a disturbed young man could not possibly be the cause...

durtyrute · 07-20-2012, 07:58 AM

Yea, that's what we need, MORE people with guns. Works every time.

KC_Lee · 07-20-2012, 07:58 AM

Too bad Marilyn Manson is not still putting out music then we could blame him too.

**rockymtnchief** · 07-20-2012, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by suds79

No I don't think it would deter the crazy & evil people out there from attempting to do this stuff. Not at all.

Would they get capped by someone who is armed? Possibly yeah. But I don't think it'd stop the attempt. They're crazy for a reason.

Point taken about the crazy view.

However, MOST are just cowards. That's why they attack in schools, movie theaters, bell towers, malls, etc... There's very little resistance in these places.

The Rick · 07-20-2012, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by pr_capone

About 20 nerds dressed up in full Batman gear had the opportunity of a lifetime and completely failed.

The situation is a very sad one. I feel for and pray for the families of the victims.

That said, I have to admit this made me chuckle. The hardcore Batman nerds did completely blow it.

Chiefs Pantalones · 07-20-2012, 08:02 AM

Man what a dark night.

In58men · 07-20-2012, 08:03 AM

**** you 50 Cent for making me shoot up a theater full of movie goers

Garcia Bronco · 07-20-2012, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Radar Chief

I don’t know about “silly” but this is a good point. Part of being a responsible CCW is not just being Johnny On-the-Spot but also knowing when not to shoot.
In this case you’ve got a motivated killer so you have to quickly come up with a plan. You can’t just pull your gat and let the lead fly, that’ll get even more killed.
I would think that if you’re in the line of fire just keep your head down and encourage everyone around you to do the same, but if you can approach from the killer’s blind side closing the distance quickly then put an end to it.

Speaking of....I carry a 40 sub-compact just about where ever I go. I reacently bought a 45 full size...which has led me to think I should switch to a .45 sub (Kimber). What would that do to a guy in a vest? Would it atleast knock him on his ass?

BigCatDaddy · 07-20-2012, 08:04 AM

Some people just like to watch the world burn.

07-20-2012, 03:13 AM
Priest31kc Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: JCMO Casino cash: $5235291	Shooting at TDKR Midnight Premiere in Aurora, CO. Multiple dead. At least 10 moviegoers were killed and 39 injured at a cinema in the Colorado city of Aurora in the Denver suburbs. They were attending a midnight showing of the new Batman film, The Dark Knight Rises. The theater was packed with a lot of people, many of them young fans, at the time the shooting started, 9news reports. The violence erupted some 15 minutes after the movie started, witnesses said. Some say that when they first heard the shooting, they thought it was some new type of special effect. Local media reports that two gunmen were involved in the rampage. An explosive device was set off during the shooting, injuring several people. Witnesses said the gunmen were probably wearing body armor and gas masks and used some kind of a tear gas bomb in the attack. Some reports say police have apprehended one of the assailants while the second one is still at large. Police have cleared people from the scene over fears that another explosive device might be on the premises. Aurora medical services were alerted to attend to the large number of injured http://www.rt.com/news/shooting-dark...er-aurora-654/ WOW
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Dayze Resident Glue Sniffer Join Date: Nov 2003 Casino cash: $5089358	this one is interesting from a CCW perspective. I can see both sides of the argument. but personally, I'd feel better if I were carrying. Would I die? possibly. would someone else get hit with a stray bullet? possibly. I'd rather have a chance, than no chance. I agree - if you have a chance, you GTFO of there. but if it came down to a scenario where I wasn't able to, I'd want the chance to possibly get out while armed. interesting though. It makes me so mad when I heard about these shootings. Cowards. prayers to the victims families, and healthy recovery for those who were injured.
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