Armed citizen saved the life of a police officer (Bartlesville, OK).

[Shinneryfarmer]

Absolutely no firearms allowed.

Make that weapons and you would be correct. I once got escorted out of a Casino for carrying a fixed blade knife. Was only allowed to return after they watched me lock it in the glove box of my vehicle. They were nice about it, I forgot I was wearing it. But they had to watch me lock it away before i could return. One mentioned that it was a federal offence being Tribal land and i could be prosecuted in federal court.

 

[dennishoddy]

Make that weapons and you would be correct. I once got escorted out of a Casino for carrying a fixed blade knife. Was only allowed to return after they watched me lock it in the glove box of my vehicle. They were nice about it, I forgot I was wearing it. But they had to watch me lock it away before i could return. One mentioned that it was a federal offence being Tribal land and i could be prosecuted in federal court.

I’m totally surprised they let you lock it up and come back in.

 

[Shinneryfarmer]

I’m totally surprised they let you lock it up and come back in.

Probably wouldn't have been, but I had known one of them for over 20 yrs. Luckily he arrived to assist the one who spotted it.

 

[Parks 788]

So, let me get this straight. If an Indian gets into a situation as the shooter in a parking lot where a LEO is being dragged by a bad guys car and shoots and kills the driver to help save the life of the LEO the city or state Law Enforcement agency can't pursue charges against the shooter but if whitey does the same thing in this situation but on "tribal" land then the cracker can face charges far easier than said Indian? Seems legit.

 

[THAT Gurl]

So, let me get this straight. If an Indian gets into a situation as the shooter in a parking lot where a LEO is being dragged by a bad guys car and shoots and kills the driver to help save the life of the LEO the city or state Law Enforcement agency can't pursue charges against the shooter but if whitey does the same thing in this situation but on "tribal" land then the cracker can face charges far easier than said Indian? Seems legit.

That pretty much sums it up.

 

[El Pablo]

Could get interesting. Just because you have a permit to carry in Oklahoma doesn’t mean it’s legal on tribal nation land.

There would have been a time where I would’ve stepped in and possibly done the same thing. Now, probably not. I’d call 9-1-1 and report what was happening, but too many variables at play unless I was 100% sure that the officer was in the right and that lethal force is justified.

I think you are asking the wrong question. I ask myself what can live with.

 

[bubbaturbo]

A long time ago, I encountered a man in blue jeans and a t-shirt who was trying to take a woman's purse away from her while she held the strap. He was swinging it back and forth and she was sliding around on the floor and screaming. I was legally armed when I came across this. I was kind of in disbelief at first and then even more so when I noticed 10-12 employees and customers standing around watching. That, and some other circumstances fortunately made me question everything I was seeing and hearing. I went and got my wife and one year old and headed for the doors, which would not open, where I found out the good guy was the blue jeans guy and the woman was not the innocent one she appeared to be. Really reinforced the training from the CCW class about making sure you know what's actually going on before you decide to step in.

 

[MilitantBEEMER]

A long time ago, I encountered a man in blue jeans and a t-shirt who was trying to take a woman's purse away from her while she held the strap. He was swinging it back and forth and she was sliding around on the floor and screaming. I was legally armed when I came across this. I was kind of in disbelief at first and then even more so when I noticed 10-12 employees and customers standing around watching. That, and some other circumstances fortunately made me question everything I was seeing and hearing. I went and got my wife and one year old and headed for the doors, which would not open, where I found out the good guy was the blue jeans guy and the woman was not the innocent one she appeared to be. Really reinforced the training from the CCW class about making sure you know what's actually going on before you decide to step in.

This ^

It could be real easy to overreact in a situation when you don’t have all the facts. (Of course there are scenarios where quick action is necessary.

I remember one such where I was living in Oregon and it was a cold and FOGGY night. All of a sudden I hear a woman screaming for help outside and a man yelling at her. I first grabbed my pistol and headed for the door, Once I opened it I could barely see 5 feet in front of me. The yelling and screaming for help from women continued, but I realized i had no idea where they were and what I would encounter. I decided to retreat and call 911. Turns out when the police arrived they found him pulling her along the ground by her hair with a gun in his hand. It ended in a pretty tense standoff.
I am glad chose to retreat and call LEO. I was not prepared to deal with a situation like that and could have easily ended up shot or shooting hm.

All that being said, I would help a LEO if they were in distress. I would do the same for a citizen IF it was very clear what the situation was AND I had the skills to do so without harming others.

 

[Frank Pope]

Only reason this story sees any ink is that the citizen faces possible charges. I it was just saved the cop and no complications you would never see this story on lamestream media.

 

[JEVapa]

Only reason this story sees any ink is that the citizen faces possible charges. I it was just saved the cop and no complications you would never see this story on lamestream media.

He is? This guy is facing possible charges? Where's that printed?
I haven't read anywhere that he's facing any possible charges, except for right here in good ole OSA with all the usual gaslighting, speculation, bullsh!t, and innuendo, topped off with a heaping spoonful of Indian bashing. lol