I have noticed a dichotomy which exists among us. There are many of us who, in a self-defense situation, protect ourselves and no others. This is understandable. There are others, however, who either feel responsibility to protect others or feel the need to eliminate deadly threats.
Which one are you and why?
I am one of those who feels the responsibility to protect others, not just myself. I feel as if carriers, especially OCers, are entrusted by our society with this responsibility, and that carriers are almost (but not literally) deputized in a way - to protect society from evil. In Virginia, if I witness a violent felony, I have the authority to perform a citizen's arrest and I also have the authority to use deadly force if necessary to stop the threat. Now I'm not talking about being a rogue or a vigilante. I'm talking about operating under the constraints of the law.
It almost seems to be this way on purpose. Maybe not all states are this way. Then again not all states are like Virginia, and Virginians are a special type of people.
Just wanted to get these thoughts out there and thought it could make for some decent discussion.
Which one are you and why?
I am one of those who feels the responsibility to protect others, not just myself. I feel as if carriers, especially OCers, are entrusted by our society with this responsibility, and that carriers are almost (but not literally) deputized in a way - to protect society from evil. In Virginia, if I witness a violent felony, I have the authority to perform a citizen's arrest and I also have the authority to use deadly force if necessary to stop the threat. Now I'm not talking about being a rogue or a vigilante. I'm talking about operating under the constraints of the law.
It almost seems to be this way on purpose. Maybe not all states are this way. Then again not all states are like Virginia, and Virginians are a special type of people.
Just wanted to get these thoughts out there and thought it could make for some decent discussion.