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geckosfeet

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1. Brave and courageous man.

Reply to Omaha Steve (Original post)

Fri Apr 4, 2014, 08:31 AM

Apr 2014

However I do have a bone to pick with the hyperbole in the piece.

If he wasn't the one standing there holding those doors closed, that shooter would have been able to get through and shoot everyone else.

One Fort Hood victim was barricading door to packed room

I find it hard to believe that roomful of military personnel would stand there like fish in a barrel. More than likely several "Danny Fergusons" would have rushed the shooter at some point.

I recall reading that the shooter was using an S&W M&P .45. The full size model has standard 10 round magazines.

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One Fort Hood victim was barricading door to packed room [View all] Omaha Steve Apr 2014 OP

Brave and courageous man. geckosfeet Apr 2014 #1

You're probably right... NaturalHigh Apr 2014 #2

He most certainly did not die for nothing. His previous service in Afghanistan geckosfeet Apr 2014 #3

Also problematic in that AtheistCrusader Apr 2014 #4

Dead/dying body slumped against the door? NickB79 Apr 2014 #9

So sad that so many of our soldiers have been immersed in combat. peace13 Apr 2014 #5

Yes joshdawg Apr 2014 #7

You said it right, peace13! DesertDiamond Apr 2014 #8

So very sad nt lillypaddle Apr 2014 #6