My BIL and SIL were caught up in an armed robbery yesterday

[Saltwater60]

They were at the jewelry store Reeds/Jens to pick up what I would assume her birthday present since today is her birthday. 4 armed men with guns burst in and stole the Rolex watches that were in a display. I guess the workers were freaking out so they directed worker and customers to the back of the store and called police. No one was hurt thankfully.

She’s been throwing around getting her permit so maybe this will help. Not that this was a pull your gun out and exchange fire situation, but it could have turned that way. I would have only drawn after getting to the back of the store in case they came back there.

She is really shaken up she does not take things like this well so maybe a gun permit is not a good thing for her.

No news article that I can find or I would have linked it. No idea if they have been arrested or not. Makes you think though. I told my wife now you know why I do what I do(carry a gun and extra mags), but we were around customers at wegmans.

Stay sharp and stay safe guys and gals.

 

[tirwin1]

Glad to know no one was hurt. I agree this was not a place to draw but as you mentioned it could have turned out that way. I expect these types of situations will become more commonplace unfortunately in the years to come.

 

[dsdmmat]

My daughter was in a mall shooting in Dec 2012. It had a real impact on her she immediately went and got her carry permit but, it took almost two years to get her comfortable enough to be at a range where other people were shooting. It took a couple of range sessions to even get her to pull the trigger.

So if your in-laws show signs of PTSD don't be suprized it will take time and patience to recover from the traumatic event.

 

[Saltwater60]

My daughter was in a mall shooting in Dec 2012. It had a real impact on her she immediately went and got her carry permit but, it took almost two years to get her comfortable enough to be at a range where other people were shooting. It took a couple of range sessions to even get her to pull the trigger.

So if your in-laws show signs of PTSD don't be suprized it will take time and patience to recover from the traumatic event.

Good to know. Thanks for sharing. No shots were fired it was basically an armed smash and grab.

I’m glad your daughter has pulled through it well and she has taken steps to protect herself.

 

[Kwalsh]

Glad that nobody was hurt but it just shows you that you never know

 

[Saltwater60]

Glad that nobody was hurt but it just shows you that you never know

That’s what I’m trying to tell me wife.

 

[99cummins]

@Saltwater60 which reeds was this?

 

[masterswimmer]

@Saltwater60 Glad to hear nobody was injured, or worse.

I wouldn't press the issue of getting her permit to forcefully. Let whatever PTSD she/they may be experiencing wane a bit. They'll think more clearly and realize they've been delivered a 'message of necessity' (see what I did there ).

 

[Acer-m14]

i wouldn't press it either but would inject if the topic comes up .. getting it is ok , you don't have to get a firearm right away .. but having it makes it easier if you decide to get one when your ready .. speaking as @Saltwater60 i'm here for you and will help you with training or show you classes you can take when you decide .. just what i would say to my family members .. let them know your there if needed

 

[VietnamEraVet]

Hey Salt,

Where was this? The location at Milestrip & Abbott in OP?

I’m amazed that this hasn’t been reported anywhere. They report everything else, no matter how insignificant. You would think that 4 armed robbers doing that would be all over the news.

 

[Saltwater60]

Hey Salt,

Where was this? The location at Milestrip & Abbott in OP?

I’m amazed that this hasn’t been reported anywhere. They report everything else, no matter how insignificant. You would think that 4 armed robbers doing that would be all over the news.

I won’t push the issue. I had already thought of that. She pretty tough and sticks to her guns so you piss her off she’ll pish back and won’t get it.

As for what one it was I’d guess it was the one on maple rd in Amherst. Since that’s the closest one to us. My wife is not sure either. I checked again and no news. I was a bit surprised to. Amherst has that whole safest city in America complex so they try to hush hush all this crap to keep that image. Especially since I think they lost their #1 slot this year.

 

[Dr. Evil]

Glad everyone was ok. As much as you would want to push them to use common sense and arm themselves (appropriate time to use the term "common sense") it needs to be their idea. Hopefully this was the push they needed. I know it would be for me.

 

[BuffNiag]

Amherst police: 4 men steal watches from Reeds Jewelers on Maple Rd.

Gotta say, that's a vulnerable target. A handful of Rolexes is most likely worth more than a tellers drawer at the bank.

 

[Deplorable Me]

This place is about 5 minutes from work. A handful of 45 mph zones (all directions) and lots of parking lots to switch vehicles if needed. Usually a fair amount of shopping/dinner traffic 7-9 pm. Must of looked like all the other inconsiderate local drivers in the neighborhood leaving the scene.

 

[Saltwater60]

Not sure where the guns came from. Sledgehammers are far from guns. Sorry for the misreporting. I know, I know fake news.

 

[Exonautic]

Amherst police: 4 men steal watches from Reeds Jewelers on Maple Rd.

Gotta say, that's a vulnerable target. A handful of Rolexes is most likely worth more than a tellers drawer at the bank.

Aren't they all serialized though? Gotta be harder to sell if they are.

 

[BuffNiag]

Aren't they all serialized though? Gotta be harder to sell if they are.

Yeah, definitely. I guess finding a buyer who doesn't mind that it's scratched off might be a problem.

 

[Justincase]

Did you guys read the part where they found one of the watches? Said it had a GPS in it. Do they all have that, or is it a tracker in case they get stolen and the perps found it and ditched it? Either way, that's pretty neat.

 

[BuffNiag]

Did you guys read the part where they found one of the watches? Said it had a GPS in it. Do they all have that, or is it a tracker in case they get stolen and the perps found it and ditched it? Either way, that's pretty neat.

I'm guessing it's something the store installs temporarily as a theft recovery device.

 

[NY Chamorro]

Glad to hear everyone is safe. Lets hope they catch these bastards

 

[VietnamEraVet]

Where are the videos? Seems like they should be able to post videos during the robbery, and maybe even of them outside the store before and after. C'mon Amherst PD, let's get a move on before the trail goes completely cold.

 

[Saltwater60]

Where are the videos? Seems like they should be able to post videos during the robbery, and maybe even of them outside the store before and after. C'mon Amherst PD, let's get a move on before the trail goes completely cold.

I’m telling you they don’t want this crap published because they want the safest city in America title. That’s why it took so long to hit the news. My dad says they will actually refuse to fill out reports to keep incidents down for minor crimes.

 

[Saltwater60]

From what my dad said today these guys are pros going all up and down the east coast robbing joints.

I finally talked with my BIL and he said they came in with some tools seemingly hammers and smashed the shot out of the case. 2 pregnant chicks and a flamer were freaking out so he got them behind the counter. His wife tried to run out the front door. He stopped her and they all went into the back room. The one girl called 911, but couldn’t even talk. He took the phone and reported it.

**** don’t be this guy. The guy next to him told him he’s a CCW holder and...... left his gun in the car****