How Did This Happen?

Armed Men Rob Busy Mall Jewelry Store

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SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. -- Sanford Police are searching for at least two armed men who allegedly robbed the Mayor's jewelry store in the Seminole Towne Center Sunday afternoon. Investigators say the men stormed the store, smashed jewelry cases with sledge hammers, and stole an unknown amount of jewelry. Eyewitness News was told there were dozens of customers in the area at the time of the robbery. Eyewitnesses say customers in the store were told to get on the ground.

You can watch a video here.

So one must ask, how could this happen with not one of the mall goers responding? Let Gun Shy clue you in. Corporate mall development companies have instituted policies that make their property a gun free zone. Next time you go into one, read the rules that are posted at the entrances.

Okay, so now that they have effectively disarmed law abiding citizens which the state has determined are trustworthy to carry a concealed firearm, as well as trampling the second amendment, who is going to protect you and your family in the event there is an armed robbery or a critical incident? Well...that would be the unarmed often times out of shape and overweight mall cops that you see roaming around on their Segways. Maybe they will be able to throw their walkie talkies at the perpetrators and stop the incident. Are you feeling safe yet?

Now, imagine the very real possibility of some jihadi a-hole thinking that he is going to do a mumbai style shooting in a mall near you, and who is going to be there to keep you and your family safe now that your right to self defense has been taken away. Will it be the mall cops and the local police? What will be the response time? Anyone who is aware of active shooters and response times, know that a quick response is of the essence. This is the kind of response that a trained patron carrying a concealed firearm when the incident starts to occur might be able to administer, but mall owners have insured through their negligent irresponsible actions that it will not be an option.