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Armed Hostage Standoff in Gun Free Zone
Posted: Thu Dec 24, 2009 12:16 am
by Kythas
A man in Virginia took people hostage in a post office after firing a gun. Of course, we should all feel safer because guns aren't allowed in post offices.
http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/12/23/vir ... e.hostage/
Re: Armed Hostage Standoff in Gun Free Zone
Posted: Thu Dec 24, 2009 8:08 am
by GeekwithaGun
I heard this on the news driving home yesterday and had the same thoughts. Here is a different story with more details
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20091224/D9CPKA3O0.html
One notable quote from the Mayor:
"It proves it can happen anywhere at anytime," Mayor Trent Crewe said.
yes it can
Re: Armed Hostage Standoff in Gun Free Zone
Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2009 9:35 pm
by Jonathanaf
The guy sounds mentally unstable; maybe more reason for stricter gun control regarding mental illness?