Tip's for Sheeple

[Team Sergeant]

If I were writing a book for Sheeple this would be the intro:

"What to do when a Mountain Lion attacks one of your kids, you attack the mountain lion!"

Well done Jason Hobbs, well done.

Mountain lion snatches Leander boy in Big Bend; child survives
By Farzad Mashhood AMERICAN-STATESMAN STAFF

Published: 10:26 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012

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Taking all the recommended precautions wasn't enough to keep a mountain lion from snatching a 6-year-old Leander boy from his mother's hand and clamping its jaws on his face at Big Bend National Park on Sunday night.

About 8 p.m., Kristi Harris, her husband and their two boys were leaving the restaurant at Chisos Mountains Lodge after dinner on the first day of their vacation. Each parent was gripping one boy's hands, and they headed to their room, Harris said.

Harris and her husband, Jason Hobbs, had heard about a mountain lion that tried to attack a family on a park trail earlier in the day before it was scared off when a backpack was thrown at it. The parents then decided to have the boys sleep indoors with mom rather than camp outside with dad, and throughout the day, they made sure to keep the boys close by, Harris said.

"This attack did not happen on a trail. We were not hiking," Harris said. "We were on a paved walkway in between a restaurant and a hotel, and this cat grabbed my child from me."

The lion dragged Rivers Hobbs into a bush next to the walkway, Harris said. Jason Hobbs jumped on top of the lion and was hitting it while Harris gripped its hind legs; Hobbs eventually stabbed the lion's chest with his pocketknife, Harris said.

http://www.statesman.com/news/willia...d-2157840.html

[Badger52]

Originally Posted by Team Sergeant

Well done Jason Hobbs, well done.

Indeed, never quit.

A G26 in the pocket would've been convenient, but awfully good thing he at least hasn't been emasculated to the point of not carrying a knife. Good for them both; I wonder when was the last time that cat got double-teamed.

[Sohei]

Great presence of mind and quick thinking. Well done! Prayers out to the little guy for a complete and speedy recovery.

[greenberetTFS]

Originally Posted by The Sheepdog

Great presence of mind and quick thinking. Well done! Prayers out to the little guy for a complete and speedy recovery.

I most hardily concur,but wouldn't this had been an excellent example if he had been carrying to shoot the damn lion,another good reason to carry!............

Big Teddy

[nousdefions]

Originally Posted by greenberetTFS

I most hardily concur,but wouldn't this had been an excellent example if he had been carrying to shoot the damn lion,another good reason to carry!............

Big Teddy

But wait, it was a National Park, where firearms are prohibited because there is a park ranger on every corner to protect you ...

"Well, he should have armed himself." - Will Munny

[Barbarian]

Nope, you can carry in national parks now as long as the state law allows you to.

That was the impression I had. Otherwise, I've been breaking the law for years (and shall continue to).

[mojaveman]

Originally Posted by Brush Okie

Nope, you can carry in national parks now as long as the state law allows you to.

Correct, but considering some of the ash and trash that frequent our parks I'm certian that after the first criminal shooting incident occurs some politicians are going to start questioning whether or not it's a good idea. Especially here in Kalifornia.

[VAKEMP]

That already happened (sort of):
Mt. Rainier ranger shot to death, gunman sought:
http://professionalsoldiers.com/foru...ad.php?t=36357

Suspect in Mt. Rainier shooting found dead in snow
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-201_162-...ainier-gunman/
The shooting renewed debate about a federal law that made it legal for people to take loaded weapons into national parks. The 2010 law made possession of firearms subject to state gun laws.

Bill Wade, the outgoing chair of the Coalition of National Park Service Retirees, said Congress should be regretting its decision.

"The many congressmen and senators that voted for the legislation that allowed loaded weapons to be brought into the parks ought to be feeling pretty bad right now," said Wade.

Wade called Sunday's fatal shooting a tragedy that could have been prevented. He hopes Congress will reconsider the law that took effect in early 2010, but doubts that will happen in today's political climate.

This incident really didn't even relate to the argument of carrying firearms legally in national parks and the politicians against it (Bill Wade) were trying to make the connection.