I live in Delaware and work in VA. I was arriving at my fiancee's apt in Reston, VA about 12midnight. On the steps of the apt building a floor up a couple was in a very heated argument. The male starting pushing the female around. I yell to them. Is everything ok do you need any help. He then started beating the female, punching her throwing her into the brick wall. I yell for him the get the f*** off her, but he didn't. I gripped my weapon. 5-6 more males an a female came onto the steps. Fighting. I then yelled. I am armed. I'm calling the police. Get the F*** off her. I drew my cell phone with my other hand and dialed 911. They all ran into the building continuing to yell and fight. I when into the apartment for a few mins then went back out to get the rest of my stuff from my car. 12 police cars were in the parking lot. I told them I was the one who called and what had happened. I told them I was armed and had a carry permit (was cc'ing). They just smiled and told me they had talked to the people and were glad the flight had stopped before they got there. Didn't ask for my permit or anything.
I'm sure there are mixed opinions out there about intervening in situations as a carrier. But, it was the first time in over 20years of carrying I have done so. I'm not out looking for trouble. But, if that was my daughter being beaten or worse I would hope someone would come to her aid.
I'm sure there are mixed opinions out there about intervening in situations as a carrier. But, it was the first time in over 20years of carrying I have done so. I'm not out looking for trouble. But, if that was my daughter being beaten or worse I would hope someone would come to her aid.