What caliber for intimidating mob?
A man was arrested for pulling a gun on a crowd intimidating him. Were is actions lawful?
6 Responses to “What caliber for intimidating mob?”
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July 11th, 2016 at 9:27 pm
I don’t know the laws in OR, but in general I believe he was morally correct to display his weapon. He probably lost his case when he pulled and pointed without shooting. If it is time to pull and point, it is time to pull the trigger generally. Then again, I try my best to avoid hostile situations to begin with so it is easier for me to say that.
July 11th, 2016 at 9:36 pm
I watched some footage of it. He was under direct threat…but…he had large windows of opportunity to put distance between himself from the mob, city blocks of distance. He could have walked into a cafe while calling 911 as well. He should have, perhaps, tried to break contact and knock down some pavement. I’m not saying you should have leave an area, I’m saying you should. One or a combination of all happen in a confrontation; Posturing, Fight, Flight, Submission. Using a weapon for posturing can leave you in trouble with the law. It’s very hard to judge unless it’s you but showing a weapon in the peoples republic of Portland is not a great choice. But hey he’s alive and sometimes that’s a good day.
July 11th, 2016 at 11:34 pm
Dan Rather (supposedly once a reporter) recalled in his autobiography that during the Civil Rights protests in the South, his own life was likely saved by a cameraman, who in defiance of CBS policy, carried a concealed handgun and brandished it to stop a threat of “gun violence” against old Dan from a white racist.
So the Oregon guy has that precedent going for him, which is nice.
July 12th, 2016 at 12:00 am
Oregon law is quite specific here. Three unarmed adults initiating an attack can justify the use of lethal force in self defence. An attack by five or more in a “riotous mob” is also a slam dunk.
He could have gotten away with simply shooting them, but you can bet a Portland prosecutor will make a long legal battle of it. Anywhere outside of the Willamette valley, he would not have even been charged.
July 12th, 2016 at 12:24 am
Caliber for mob? Why, .45-70 with a nice Gatling, of course.
As to the situation, was Mr. Strickland within his rights to draw upon the mob? Yes. Was it prudent? Maybe. Did Mr. Strickland have the right to confront the mob? Yes. Was it a good thing? Maybe.
This is definitely one of those legal but stupid, considering the city and the local prosecutors’ office record. Might as well try this in Baltimore.
July 12th, 2016 at 5:19 pm
It comes down to Oregon Law…it’ll be up to him to articulate that he was in imminent danger. I’d take it trial myself…probable cause and proof beyond a reasonable doubt are two very different thresholds. All it takes is one juror and he won’t be convicted. Doesn’t seem like a significant enough case for a retrial