Good Guy with a Gun Stops Church Shooting

Published on January 5, 2020
Duration: 10:31

This video discusses a church shooting incident in Texas where a legally armed parishioner, Jack Wilson, intervened to stop the attacker. It highlights the effectiveness of Texas's carry laws, enacted after the Sutherland Springs shooting, in enabling armed citizens to defend themselves and others. The narrative contrasts the swift response of armed civilians with the slower average police response time, while also critiquing gun control arguments by detailing the shooter's criminal history and how he circumvented existing laws.

Quick Summary

On December 29th, Jack Wilson, a 71-year-old armed parishioner and firearms instructor, stopped a church shooter within six seconds. This incident in Texas demonstrated the effectiveness of the state's carry laws, which allow citizens to be armed in places of worship, preventing a larger tragedy.

Chapters

  1. 00:05New Year's Miracle: Good Guy with a Gun Story
  2. 00:40Texas Church Shooting Incident December 29th
  3. 00:50Texas Law Allowing Guns in Church
  4. 01:03Incident Caught on Live Stream Video
  5. 01:10Six-Second Confrontation and Response
  6. 01:42Life and Death Difference: 6 Seconds vs 10 Minutes
  7. 02:00Armed Parishioners Ready for Action
  8. 02:09Debunking Anti-Gun Claims: No Crossfire
  9. 02:22Shout Out to USCCA
  10. 02:59Hero Identified: 71-Year-Old Jack Wilson
  11. 03:11Shooter's Suspicious Disguise
  12. 03:29Wilson's Swift Reaction Saved Lives
  13. 03:37Governor Praises Wilson and Texas Carry Law
  14. 04:06Criticism from Michael Bloomberg
  15. 05:08Gun Control Failure: Shooter's Criminal History
  16. 05:13Shooter's Arrests and Convictions Timeline
  17. 06:04Ex-Wife's Restraining Order Petition
  18. 06:26Oklahoma Mental Health Involvement
  19. 07:01Unlawful Possession of a Weapon Charge
  20. 07:15Criminal Background Check Failure
  21. 07:26Weapon of Choice: Short-Barreled 12-Gauge Shotgun
  22. 07:39Prohibited Person with Illegal Gun
  23. 07:56Why Gun Control Doesn't Work
  24. 08:02Newtown Action's Erroneous Report on Wilson
  25. 08:30Jack Wilson's Background: Firearms Instructor
  26. 08:53Critique of Shooting Non-Fatal Body Part
  27. 09:20Bottom Line: Gun Control Fanatics Don't Care
  28. 09:46Second Amendment and Firearm News

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened during the Texas church shooting on December 29th?

On December 29th, an armed parishioner named Jack Wilson intervened during a church shooting, neutralizing the attacker within approximately six seconds. This rapid response prevented further casualties and highlighted the effectiveness of Texas's laws allowing citizens to carry firearms in places of worship.

How did Texas law contribute to stopping the church shooter?

Texas law permits individuals to carry guns in churches, a measure enacted after the 2017 Sutherland Springs shooting. This law enabled Jack Wilson, a legally armed parishioner, to act as a 'good guy with a gun,' stopping the attacker swiftly and preventing a larger tragedy.

What was the criminal history of the church shooter?

The shooter had a significant criminal record including theft, assault with a deadly weapon (firearm), arson, and unlawful possession of a weapon. Despite this history, he managed to acquire a firearm, illustrating the challenges gun control measures face in preventing determined individuals from obtaining weapons.

Who is Jack Wilson, the armed citizen who stopped the shooting?

Jack Wilson is a 71-year-old firearms instructor, deacon, and former reserve sheriff's deputy. He was part of the church's volunteer security team and acted decisively to stop the shooter, saving the lives of approximately 250 parishioners.

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