Armed CCW Permit Holders Coming To The Rescue
Not your typical old-time western saloon shoot out in Deadwood … But close.
Seems with today’s bad guys the good guys need an even playing field from ‘the system’.
More and more we are hearing terrible stories about failed “gun-free zones” … and shortly after episodes of armed CCW permit holders coming to the rescue of what could have been mass murderer and blood baths.
(RGJ.com)
Winnemucca police statement on bar shootings
On Sunday May 25, 2008 at approximately 2:30 a.m. the Winnemucca Police Department was dispatched to the Players Bar and Grill located at 1062 South Grass Valley Road on the report of numerous shots fired and multiple gunshot victims. A combined law enforcement team consisting of Officers from the Winnemucca Police Department and Deputies from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office responded to the dispatch call and secured the scene. There were approximately 300 patrons in and around the bar. No shots were fired by law enforcement during the incident.
The officers on scene discovered three adult males who had died from obvious gunshot wounds. Two additional gunshot victims were also located. One of these victims, a 34 year old male, was transported to Humboldt General Hospital via private vehicle. The other victim, a 22 year old female, was transported via Humboldt County Ambulance. Both of these injured parties were treated and admitted to Humboldt General Hospital in “stable condition”. Both victims have now been released from the hospital.
The initial investigation indicated that there had been two separate shooters during the incident. One of the alleged shooters, Ernesto Fuentes Villagomez, age 30 of Winnemucca, was among the three men who were dead on arrival. The other was a 48 year old Reno man who was initially taken into custody at the scene as a person of interest.
The subsequent investigation lead detectives to believe that Villagomez entered the bar and at some point began firing multiple rounds. At least two of these rounds struck and killed the other two decedents, Jose Torres age, 20 and his brother Margarito Torres, age 19 both of Winnemucca. At some point during this shooting spree Villagomez allegedly stopped and according to witnesses reloaded his high capacity handgun and began shooting again.
It was at this point that the second shooter, the Reno resident, produced a concealed handgun and proceeded to fire upon Villagomez who succumbed to his wounds. The Reno resident was in possession of a valid Concealed Carry Permit issued through the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office.
After further investigation as well as ongoing discussions with Humboldt County District Attorney Russell Smith, the decision was made that the shooting of Villagomez by the Reno man was a justifiable homicide as outlined in Nevada Revised Statute 200.120 and 200.160. Because of this the Reno man was released from police custody.
Although the shooting occurred during the Runnamucca event weekend there is no evidence linking the incident to any rival motorcycle gangs or clubs. Additionally, each of the decedents and victims were all Winnemucca residents. The investigation is currently pursuing a lead that indicates that this event may have been the result of a long standing feud between several families. There have been no further acts of violence reported in relation to this incident.
The Winnemucca Police Department utilized the services of the Washoe County Crime Lab to assist with the processing of the crime scene. Additional support in the investigation was provided by the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office, the Department of Public Safety – Investigation and Highway Patrol Divisions, and the Humboldt County District Attorney’s Office.
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Were any of the deceased “legal citizens” of the country?
May 28th, 2008 at 9:16 pmWell don’t anybody worry…. under the reign of Obama the Magnificent all CCW permits will be revoked.
May 28th, 2008 at 9:21 pmYou’re going to die someday anyway so it might just as well be by the hand of some drunk and/or deranged fuck while peacefully sipping a brew and enjoying pleasant company rather than suffering from dementia in a state run home for the aged and infirm.
May 28th, 2008 at 9:33 pm
There is a growing body of evidence, even with the increased violent intent of criminals, that the gun laws in this nation have been hi-jacked by “progressive” (commie) elements within our government. The ultimate end is yet to be seen but, the goal is to completely dis-arm the average citizen in this country. So we can be more like the EU (socialist/commie) nations.
May 28th, 2008 at 9:34 pmThank the almighty that there are still states that READ the Constitution and the Bill of Rights and know them for what our Fore-Fathers intended. This incident is just another example of a rightfully ARMED American citizen doing his duty to prevent further violence again’st his UNARMED fellow citizens.
Hey Obama’s not just going to ban CCW’s, but outlaw guns entirely. I’m sure that will solve everything. /sarcasm
May 28th, 2008 at 9:36 pmWhen each State joined the Union, it negotiated a contract with the Union including provisions concerning the 2nd amendment.
If that contract is violated by the Federal Gov., that State can legally secede from the union.
Check it out.
http://www.law.ucla.edu/volokh/beararms/statedat.htm
May 28th, 2008 at 10:11 pmWell, not every state
May 28th, 2008 at 10:13 pmThere’s a real good article in this months american rifleman about encoded ammunition and registering ammo so that it can be traced back to the purchaser. ACME ammunition is pushing their technology and trying to get regular ammo outlawed.
May 29th, 2008 at 12:24 amFirstly, I’ll apologise because I’m an Aussie (we lost our gun ownership rights some time ago). I remember reading an article about a town called Kennesaw in the US which said the local ordanance was that all citizens were required by law to carry a firearm at all times. At the time of print, apparently all gun related crime dropped to zero after it was introduced as well as home invasion, burglary etc. Any feedback would be appreciated. Makes sense to me.
May 29th, 2008 at 1:30 amMost criminals are bullies and chickenshits. The best way to reduce crime, (and prison populations) is to arm citizens. The smart crooks won’t try anything stupid and the stupid crooks….well, they’ll only try it once.
May 29th, 2008 at 3:05 amKen that town is in the state of Georgia. In 1982, Kennesaw GA (pop. 17,000) passed a law requiring heads of households to keep at least one firearm in their home, exempting those with criminal records or religious objections. Seven months after it took effect, the residential burglary rate dropped 89%, vs. 10.4% statewide. Since 1982, only 2 murders have occurred (1984 and 1989), both committed with knives. (4)
Allowing citizens to carry concealed handguns reduces violent crime. The reduction corresponds very closely to the number of concealed-handgun licenses issued.
May 29th, 2008 at 4:29 amOn average, murder rates in states banning concealed-carry are 127% higher than in states having the most liberal carry laws.
If you like that story, you’ll love the other stories posted on gundefense.net.
May 29th, 2008 at 4:52 am