tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post2784227126673294156..comments2024-03-28T01:20:48.843-06:00Comments on The Michael Bane Blog: Policemen Who Didn't ShootMichael Banehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16630187848984050478noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-73903692835451124542008-12-02T09:44:00.000-07:002008-12-02T09:44:00.000-07:00Don't know where some of you guys are from but, in...Don't know where some of you guys are from but, in Philadelphia (PA) point a gun at a cop, or innocent bystanders with a cop on scene and the cop WILL shoot. Been there! Saw it! Done it! I can't agree that many cops in America would act like those in Mumbai. By the way, I understand that the Rail Protective Force in Mumbai is only armed with a type of bamboo baton. No siderarms.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-57989908306536746932008-12-02T08:49:00.000-07:002008-12-02T08:49:00.000-07:00It's not just the Indians. Look at the cops in Col...It's not just the Indians. Look at the cops in Columbine - hit behind walls while kids were being shot.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876429889621014316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-62271402107919493772008-12-01T17:40:00.000-07:002008-12-01T17:40:00.000-07:00Er, last sentence should end in AREN'T. :)Er, last sentence should end in AREN'T. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-36015057411502546712008-12-01T17:39:00.000-07:002008-12-01T17:39:00.000-07:00One of the explanations given with regards to the ...One of the explanations given with regards to the lack of return fire is that Indian police are apparently not issued ammunition.<BR/><BR/>Very bizarre if true, and I'm sure that policy has just changed.<BR/><BR/>That being said, while the dedication of their police may be in question, the commandos that stormed that hotel certainly are.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-56178657320642936002008-12-01T05:13:00.000-07:002008-12-01T05:13:00.000-07:00I think that the picture of the terrorist standiin...I think that the picture of the terrorist standiing there with a unloaded weapon should be an ad with the tag "This only happens in 'Gun Free Zones'" The commentary should explain "The Police can't help you until after the fact and gun control only leaves the criminals with weapons and you with a camera instead of protection."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-11037830790420041192008-12-01T00:11:00.000-07:002008-12-01T00:11:00.000-07:00Good sentiments. Add to it the lack of a gun cult...Good sentiments. Add to it the lack of a gun culture and many fewer "normal" armed encounters to build mindset by the Indian police, and the chances of a cop freezing go farther up. <BR/><BR/>Viewing some local cops (I'm in Hyderabad right now for another week of vacation), there is some question if they have ammo at all. Either not issued, or sold on the black market to local bandits. If Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-91972514410472064612008-11-30T22:11:00.000-07:002008-11-30T22:11:00.000-07:00When I read the first paragraph and quote from the...When I read the first paragraph and quote from the article my mind immediately went to Grossman's text "On Killing" which I'm reading now. I was pleasantly surprised to get to the end of the blog post and see what I was thinking echoed in print.<BR/><BR/>My CCW instructors all recommend Grossman's text for its insight into application of deadly force and we're fortunate to see tactics changes Your Humble Narratorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15420389197828325729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-63999918630831690362008-11-30T13:51:00.000-07:002008-11-30T13:51:00.000-07:00Good comments here and in the other report ("N"). ...Good comments here and in the other report ("N"). It does boil down to it seems, an individual's mindset(=culture, training, attitude, etc.) at the time of the emergency; one can be not "switched on", and get clobbered. I seem to recall one report of a CCW holder not engaging the mall gunman last holiday season - hey, otoh, "civilians" aren't paid to attack. The US Marines seem to have this Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-75757661237211208812008-11-30T12:50:00.000-07:002008-11-30T12:50:00.000-07:00"Anonymous said... Wow I feel really safe. I ca..."Anonymous said...<BR/><BR/> Wow I feel really safe. I can't wait until they disarm us and <B><I>let those cops protect me.</I></B><BR/> 11:56 AM"<BR/><BR/>You'll have a very long time to wait, LEOs in this country are already not legally obligated to help. Proven and supported in court, they do <B>not</B> have to intervene.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-91242835173707496592008-11-30T12:00:00.000-07:002008-11-30T12:00:00.000-07:00Astounding, appalling. the mushroomAstounding, appalling. the mushroomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-76213371575481309722008-11-30T11:56:00.000-07:002008-11-30T11:56:00.000-07:00Wow I feel really safe. I can't wait until they di...Wow I feel really safe. I can't wait until they disarm us and let those cops protect me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-54853423460285569802008-11-30T11:23:00.000-07:002008-11-30T11:23:00.000-07:00I'm not surprised a bunch of Hindus would be afrai...I'm not surprised a bunch of Hindus would be afraid to kill. Look to their religion.<BR/>I've met Grossman. He's really got it together. Contrary to the popular belief that policemen are bloodthirsty, most of them will not shoot, even when it's in their best interest to do so. That's why so many get killed in gunfights.<BR/>Jim Cirillo makes a good argument for manning special units with hunters.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com