Magazine release styles dont matter. That guy deserves a medal. He has starred in a 2003 series of Australian television commercials for Visa, titled Unexplained (about the raining of fish from the sky[17] over Norfolk) and Big Cats (about the Beast of Bodmin Moor). It was called. Add in the first shooting, and it still comes out to at least 10 shots per gunfight fired by the defender, 19 shots in one incident. Here's some info on he, and another real life gunfight, The Ayoob files; An urban gunfighter: The lessons of Lance Thomas | American Handgunner | Find Articles at BNET, Lead and diamonds: the Richmond jewelry store shootout - The Ayoob Files | American Handgunner | Find Articles at BNET. Detectives have not determined whose shots struck which gunman, Hall said, but a preliminary investigation indicates that Thomas shot one man and the employee shot the other. Remember, if youre watching a movie in your basement and your only gun is in your bedroom thats a long way to go when someone is kicking in your front door. When you login first time using a Social Login button, we collect your account public profile information shared by Social Login provider, based on your privacy settings. Real Gunfighter Lance Thomas on Justice Files Mr. Thomas went toe-to-toe with gangbangers several times. The actor lent his voice to the animated television series Transformers: Animated as the character Lockdown. During the gunfight both gang members were killed and Lance was untouched. 1971. And what if he had been caught out of reach of his Smith? The bottom line is, Lance Thomas is a very courageous man who refused to be a victim, and hes a good example of how practice and preparation can pay off in the most important way of all. Now, his wariness pays off. Lance Thomas - Fights Back At Robbers, And Wins 14lawnorder 44 subscribers Subscribe 305 Share Save 31K views 13 years ago Lance Thomas ran a watch shop in Los Angeles for 14 years. He is known for his works in various science fiction, action and horror films, such as that of Bishop in the Alien film franchise, and Frank Black in Fox television series Millennium (19961999) and The X-Files (1999). And as thief after thief would soon find out, he Freedom, including the right to make your living doing your chosen work. Given the many death threats and the unwelcome press attention, Thomas guards his privacy. NOTE: Misty numbers listed here were assigned after the war and relates to the order the pilot was assigned to the unit. [18] He played Henry Gale in Leigh Scott's The Witches of Oz. Any use of this content without express written consent is prohibited. He also had 9 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals. Lance was born in Needham, MA, to Louise (Reynolds) and the late Richard C. Thomas. Chesten_Hesten Sling'n Lead & Slapp'n Pussies, Ya Dig? The gunman falls to the floor and so does the Security-Six: it has clicked empty. Henriksen guest-starred on a Season 6 episode of NCIS (2009) playing an Arizona sheriff, and appeared in a recurring role as The Major on NBC's The Blacklist. After two shots, the pistol will be out of ammunition. One appears to have some sort of weapon, and the other pulls what Thomas recognizes as a 9mm semiautomatic pistol. "Over a period of less than 3 years, Thomas was involved in four gun battles against a total of 11 known suspects. He hasnt hit his antagonist, but he hasnt been hit either, and the second robber is in no mood to continue the gunfight. Lance Thomas is unhurt. Running scenarios. An Urban Gunfighter: The Lessons of Lance Thomas Nov 7, 2009 17:12:38 GMT -5 . Get up to speed with our Essential California newsletter, sent six days a week. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. One class I attended there was presented by Darryl Bolke of Hardwired Tactical Shooting, from Dallas TX. The first issue of American Handgunner in 1976 carr, Coooger ? 6) Write on the target how many hits you made at 15 yards. If one gun runs dry, hell reach for another. I think this pretty well counters the 20-20 and 60 minutes crap. Lance (Bust a Cap) Thomas Discussion in ' Weapons and Tactics ' started by Chesten_Hesten, Apr 17, 2009 . Joined: Mar 7, 2006 Messages:. These are the kind of guys who hold up a bag and say: Fill it, Hall said. The merchant swings toward the accomplice, but cannot see a weapon at the moment, and so, does not fire. I first heard of him reading The Deadliest Men from Paladin Press. All Rights Reserved. Lance Deaton Thomas, 62. Location. That year, he also played Sheriff Doug Barnum in the film Powder. . Ready to die didnt mean wanting to die in the suicidal-cum-homcidal sense; it meant prepared to die if necessary. He has also done extensive voice work, as Kerchak the gorilla in the 1999 Disney film Tarzan (1999), General Shepherd . A Los Angeles area jewelry and watch merchant that has smoke checked a number of burglars. Violent crime is not so much the issue, but rather the use of violence by socially acceptable persons in self-defense, in the righting of wrongs, and in meeting challenging situations. Such a different time. mamcdonald She's married a shopkeeper named Jordan Yarnell. Henriksen's first film appearance was in It Ain't Easy in 1972. Over a period of less than 3 years, Thomas was involved in four gun battles against a total of 11 known suspects. Once the scope of the predictable threat became evident to him, Thomas was wise indeed to upgrade his firepower from the five-shot, snubnose revolver he started with. Again, a quote from Col. Cooper. Powered by Invision Community. The third inside suspect opens fire at Thomas. He came back each time, resolute and defiant. Instead, he orders the suspect to leave. Reluctantly, sadly, he switched to business by mail order and Internet. 2021. As Ive already written about in the past few posts, I recently attended the RANGEMASTER Polite Society Tactical Conference. Guy was a real badass when he had to be. Over a period of less than 3 years, Thomas was involved in four gun battles against a total of 11 known suspects. Post Reply Sep 16, 2010 at 10:07 PM # 1 Packman73 [OP] ^^^^ 3%er ^^^^ Joined: Aug 24, 2008 Member: #8741 Messages: 8,276 Gender: Male First Name: Matt The free state of Arizona 2007 TRD Off Road Decock, if appropriate. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Long Beach residents stymie plan for shelter; they say it wasnt about the homeless people, Linda Kasabian, Charles Manson follower who helped send him to prison, dies at 73, L.A. 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He left school after completing first grade, and was illiterate until the age of 30. Im sure that there are others, but most victims of serialrobberies change their vocation, or at least their location, after having experienced multiple existential threats. One woman said that one of the slain gunmen was her son. And remember the ways of the past mastersas Larry Vickers says in his classes, Speed is fine, but accuracy is FINAL! Thanks for reading! The suspect falls. He has two grandsons Thiise Brok Henriksen and Trey Robert Bulleri. The harm came to him, and he warded it off. But now, Thomas has reached his nearest pistol, the little P225, and he is firing back. Maybe the best video I've seen on YouTube. Botch any one of those segments, and the shot goes wide. He began going to the shooting range regularly. 1971 ( MCMLXXI) fue un ao comn comenzado en viernes segn el calendario gregoriano. Lance Thomas has remained vigilant. Back in the 1980s, many shopkeepers on his street were getting robbed and murdered so he decided to get a gun. 14401 N Interstate Hwy 35, Elm Mott, Texas, 76640, United States. The Sequences are untimed. Associated persons: Douglas R Courville, Lynda L Courville, Gerri Souder, Darrin Thomas (214) 675-7222. Raised in the South, but lived all over the world. He was appalled that Thomas had said that one reason he had survived these nearly unsurvivable experiences was that he had been ready to die.. I remember seeing that guy on TV when O was a child. View Details. Thanks for posting the video. The danger is over. Sharing Options. This man,who was an every day citizen schmo,has become one of the many icons of the sheepdogs out there. TNGunOwners.com (TGO) is a presentation of Enthusiast Productions. Make this a part of your practice record. Kirchner notes that he constantly practiced quick-draw of his guns from their resting places. Real Gunfighter Lance Thomas watch maker kills 5 east LA Gang Bangers on Justic Files. Everyone should carry a weapon.. Less victims of crime and more dead criminals. Henriksen does appear in the film in the supporting role of Vukovich, a member of the Los Angeles Police Department. He portrayed gunfighters in the Westerns Dead Man and The Quick and the Dead, and appeared with British actor Bruce Payne in Aurora: Operation Intercept in 1995. Sometimes, against dangerous men in the heat of battle, nothing less than multiple serious gunshot wounds will short-out the attack. The Masked Raider actually was one of the first Marvel Heroes, debuting in Stan Lee's Marvel Comics #1. Unfortunately, gents like the aforementioned group dont (or cannot) exist in law enforcement these days due to our hyper-sensitive, politically correct world. Nearby merchants say that Thomas can arm himself with one of four guns no matter where he is in his shop. Fue declarado Ao Internacional de la Lucha contra el Racismo y la Discriminacin Racial por la Organizacin de las Naciones Unidas . Kirchners The Deadliest Men celebrates strong individuals who used deadly force righteously. Gunfighter's Moon (1996) is not one of his best with the dialogue feeling forced on occasion. Quote . Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. The opinions expressed on TGO are those of their authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the site's owners or staff. The game's plot involves androids gaining sentience and free will, topics explored briefly with Henriksen's Bishop character in Aliens. By now the word was out on the street. and our Watch later. There were doubtless gang-bangers in Los Angeles who thought they had won, having driven off the man they feared. The series was cancelled in 1999. However, it occurs to the storekeeper that his survival armory might need another firepower upgrade. A common thread through all of these men was their capability to deliver extremely accurate fire, under the threat and pressure of tense situations AND/OR incoming gunfire! Shooting this exercise will give you a good idea of what your current proficiency level is. He left only when, the threats to himself extended and went past him, reaching out to innocent customers and bystanders whom he could not protect out on the sidewalk if the promised drive-by shootings had come to pass. ABOUT DR. HOUSE AND THE CIVILIAN DEFENDER, BACK AT IT AGAIN WITH THE ACCURACY DRILLS! There are times when seated behind a watch repair bench, for example when it might be faster and easier to reach for a holster nailed to the side of the bench than to draw from ones belt. He was Jim Gardley was a California cattle rancher that opposed a wealthy rancher from buying up other ranches. Fully loaded, they hold 56 rounds between them. This man,who was an every day citizen schmo,has become one of the many icons of the sheepdogs out there. Shortly after 8 p.m., two women arrived at the store sobbing uncontrollably. Im not the biggest fan of working out but I know its good for me, which is why I run several miles everyday. This guy dug his feet in, but finally had to move into a different environment. His face and eyes reveal a man that has been very much hardened by that life. He shot 12/18 from two, shooting at 66.7% from the field. He made a cameo appearance in the 2009 horror comedy Jennifer's Body, and starred in the After Dark Horrorfest film, Scream of the Banshee, released in 2011. April 5, 2009 in Handgun Carry and Self Defense. The watch shop proprietor has been forced into an awkward hold on the gun, and he can only fire three roundsall straight into the chest of his opponent before his imperfect grasp causes the usually reliable SIG 9mm to jam. 10.3M subscribers. If he runs dry, he wont even think about reloading: hell simply drop the empty gun and grab another fully loaded one. Facebook Copy link. BYOT Auto Parts. (10) X/10. Thomas will. Thomas knows he can just give the man his money and goods, but he also knows that to do so is to trust his life to the whim of a violent man unlawfully wielding a deadly weapon. The swingman, Lance Thomas, is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Brooklyn Nets of the National Basketball Association (NBA).. Thomas amassed the NCAA championship in 2010 and has earned NBA D-League All-Star in 2012. In interviews, Lance mentioned how he went to the range often and how he practiced drawing his gun often too. Real Gunfighter Lance Thomas watch maker kills 5 east LA Gan. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. He has been wounded five times. Besides practicing at the range and drawing his gun, he also practiced different scenarios and prepared ahead of time for the multiple ways he could be attacked. Well, well. Real Gunfighter Lance Thomas on Justic Files. November 27, 1989. Frozen in terror, the female accomplice offers no violence. He worked as a muralist before he became an actor, and he has worked with clay since 1960. In 2005, Henriksen was the voice of Andrei Rublev in Cartoon Network's IGPX. The fourth and final gunfight involved two gang members who were looking for an easy score. Just a few months later, two more men entered the watch store armed with guns. Speak out: your forum to ponticipate, ponder and probe Letter to the Editor His first theater work, around age 30, was as set designer, and he received his first acting role because he built the set for a production. That's just how it was". View my complete profile, "No law ever written has stopped any robber, rapist or killer, like cold blue steel in the hands of their last intended victim." In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Thomas had stood up to the armed criminals for some 29 months. I don't know if this has been posted but it is a great video about a Real Gunfighter Lance Thomas which aired on Justice Files. Post by Right2Carry Sat Apr 11, 2009 1:39 am. Includes Address (15) Phone (11) Email (3) See Results. He also appeared as Vukovich in The Terminator, Chains Cooper in Stone Cold, and starred as Ed Harley in the cult horror film Pumpkinhead (1988). He is also the creator of the Ultimate Concealed Carry Experience, which allows you to take your concealed carry training without leaving home. I want to to Lance for deciding he was not going to become a victim. Okay, another trip to the past. In four gun battles, Lance Thomas has fired 40-plus shots. He shot six of them, killing five. 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