The Michael Brown Shooting Official Thread

[Janelle2002 3,865]

His duty gun must have had a capacity more than 6, more likely 15 plus.

So either he missed with most or just fired what was needed.

[lostinblue 1,989]

There seems to be one very important issue missed.

It took 6 hits to stop this guy, we do not know how many misses.

I was thinking of getting a Revolver for carry but that only holds 5 rounds, I doubt in this sort of situation there would be time to reload.

Also what sort of ammo was he using?

Just get a gun you feel comfortable shooting... (5) shots . There is a reason why the wheel gun has been replaced. Most important thing is get some DEFENSIVE training... Some places put you through really good drills. I like the S&W Shield for CC... It fits my hand well and comfortable.

[Boiler 45,541]

I looked at a LCRx, would be nice if they bring one out that could take .357.

Walther PPS looked nice as well.

At least 9mm is available and relatively cheap.

[OnMyWayID 1,489]

Michael Brown Could Have Survived First 5 Shots, Last Shot Killed Him, Autopsy Says

Michael Brown could have survived five of the six gunshots fired at him by Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson, but the last shot to the top of his head killed him, a privately conducted autopsy found.

The two shots that hit Brown in the head were likely among the last that hit him and traveled from the back of his head to the front, indicating that Brown's head was tilted forward, either because he was bending over or falling over, forensic expert Dr. Michael Baden said at a news conference today. Brown had abrasions on his face from where he "fell flat down unprotected," Baden said.

"The kill shot is right here, at the apex of his head," attorney Darrell Parks said.

A gunshot wound to his arm could show either that he was hit while walking away from the shooter with his back to the officer, or that he was facing the shooter with his arm up, either in a surrender position, defensive position, or other motion, Baden said.

Brown likely did not suffer, Baden said. The shot to the top of his head would have rendered him unconscious immediately, he said.

"Michael Brown's mom had the same question as any mother would have, which is was my child in pain?" attorney Benjamin Crump said. "And Dr. Baden shared with her in his opinion he did not suffer."

"His mother also wanted to ask a question that neither Dr. Baden nor the lawyers could answer, which is what else do we need to give them to arrest the killer of my child?" Crump said to applause in the church where the press conference was held.

http://abcnews.go.com/US/michael-brown-survived-shots-shot-killed/story?id=25017247

[lostinblue 1,989]

The Gateway Pundit can now confirm from two local St. Louis sources that police Officer Darren Wilson suffered facial fractures during his confrontation with deceased 18 year-old Michael Brown. Officer Wilson clearly feared for his life during the incident that led to the shooting death of Brown. This was after Michael Brown and his accomplice Dorian Johnson robbed a local Ferguson convenience store.

Local St. Louis sources said Wilson suffered an “orbital blowout fracture to the eye socket.” This comes from a source within the District Attorney’s office and confirmed by the St. Louis County Police.

A blowout fracture is a fracture of one or more of the bones surrounding the eye and is commonly referred to as an orbital floor fracture. (AAPOS)

http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2014/08/breaking-report-po-darren-wilson-suffered-orbital-blowout-fracture-to-eye-socket-during-encounter-with-mike-brown/

[decocker 7,198]

http://gawker.com/even-ray-kelly-thinks-ferguson-cops-are-out-of-control-1623810317

"The toothpaste is out of the tube here," Kelly told Bloomberg News, which interviewed several high-profile police commissioners about the way law enforcement has handled the unrest following Michael Brown's death. "There's lots of things that should have been done differently, and you have to live with them."

Kelly said that it is "mind-boggling" that 50 of Ferguson's 53 police officers are white, while the area's population is 70 percent black, and criticized police for closely guarding relevant information, rather than releasing it to the public: "[information] certainly has the potential for quelling or lessening disturbances. You tell them what you know and tell them what you don't know, rather than dribbling it out."

[Janelle2002 3,865]

Michael Brown Could Have Survived First 5 Shots, Last Shot Killed Him, Autopsy Says

Michael Brown could have survived five of the six gunshots fired at him by Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson, but the last shot to the top of his head killed him, a privately conducted autopsy found.

The two shots that hit Brown in the head were likely among the last that hit him and traveled from the back of his head to the front, indicating that Brown's head was tilted forward, either because he was bending over or falling over, forensic expert Dr. Michael Baden said at a news conference today. Brown had abrasions on his face from where he "fell flat down unprotected," Baden said.

"The kill shot is right here, at the apex of his head," attorney Darrell Parks said.

A gunshot wound to his arm could show either that he was hit while walking away from the shooter with his back to the officer, or that he was facing the shooter with his arm up, either in a surrender position, defensive position, or other motion, Baden said.

Brown likely did not suffer, Baden said. The shot to the top of his head would have rendered him unconscious immediately, he said.

"Michael Brown's mom had the same question as any mother would have, which is was my child in pain?" attorney Benjamin Crump said. "And Dr. Baden shared with her in his opinion he did not suffer."

"His mother also wanted to ask a question that neither Dr. Baden nor the lawyers could answer, which is what else do we need to give them to arrest the killer of my child?" Crump said to applause in the church where the press conference was held.

http://abcnews.go.com/US/michael-brown-survived-shots-shot-killed/story?id=25017247

So, the police officer's intentions were to kill him and not for him to survive.

thanks

[spookyturtle 9,466]

So you got a 6'4 300 lb man who just tried to take your gun, rushing you at fulll speed. He will be on you in seconds. Call back up. Seriously ? Try your luck with a club? Try to get your taser out ?

How about the cop, who has already been injured by this big man, why should he have to risk being killed by someone who just tried to kill him and is coming back for more.

I think you and I forgot one thing when responding to Val. You're talking to one of the Magnificent Seven, and a CABA chick to boot. She can kill with her eyes, she can wound with her smile, she can do what she pleases she's nobodies fool. One of her is like a hundred ordinary people. I humbly apologize for my part in this oversight.

[SMOKE 1,426]

...which is easy to find if someone is so inclined. Knock yourself out.

don't really care. it would have to involve a weapon or other people.

I looked at a LCRx, would be nice if they bring one out that could take .357.

Walther PPS looked nice as well.

At least 9mm is available and relatively cheap.

go with a .40. perfect balance of knock down power & penetration.

[decocker 7,198]

power & penetration.

ooooohhh yeah. let's get on with the sexy gun talk.

I think you and I forgot one thing when responding to Val. You're talking to one of the Magnificent Seven, and a CABA chick to boot. She can kill with her eyes, she can wound with her smile, she can do what she pleases she's nobodies fool. One of her is like a hundred ordinary people. I humbly apologize for my part in this oversight.

[SMOKE 1,426]

ooooohhh yeah. let's get on with the sexy gun talk.

imho- it is the best caliber & for those reasons.

edit: that didn't look good with the pic of the girl in it.

Edited August 19, 2014 by SMOKE

[spookyturtle 9,466]

I didn't know the wedge was coming out.

How is addressing the issue of racial discrimination driving in a wedge?

Rioting and looting isn't addressing the issue. It makes the rioters and looters look bad and adds to the stereotype.

[decocker 7,198]

imho- it is the best caliber & for those reasons.

but but but....what kinda bullets was the cop using?!?! type it out real slow and sultry like mmmmk?

[OnMyWayID 1,489]

So, the police officer's intentions were to kill him and not for him to survive.

thanks

I live to give. You are welcome.

[SMOKE 1,426]

but but but....what kinda bullets was the cop using?!?! type it out real slow and sultry like mmmmk?

idk I haven't noticed it in any of the articles....you wanna exchange email addys & pics?