If we learn nothing else from Lance Thomas four gunfights, we cannot miss learning this. [15] His performances on Millennium earned him critical acclaim, a People's Choice Award nomination for Favorite New Male TV Star, and three consecutive Golden Globe nominations for Best Performance by an Actor in a TV Series (19971999). 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! 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. Lance Thomas is a 6-8, 210-pound Power Forward from Norcross, GA. Add Timeline Events. During a robbery attempt in August, 1989, Thomas wounded a gunman just below the nose. BYOT Auto Parts. In 2005, Henriksen was the voice of Andrei Rublev in Cartoon Network's IGPX. 2) Repeat Sequence 1 with the target at 7 yards. All Rights Reserved. Like many of us,we have come to realize there is evil in the world, which must be named and faced to stop it. Real Gunfighter Lance Thomas on Justic Files. Lance quickly drew his gun and killed the robber. Seems simple enough! He has killed five men, and wounded another. In four gun battles, Lance Thomas has fired 40-plus shots. You won't believe his story. Lance (Bust a Cap) Thomas Discussion in ' Weapons and Tactics ' started by Chesten_Hesten, Apr 17, 2009 . One robbery suspect was found dead in front of the counter, the other in the doorway, police said. [8] For his first role, he put the entire script to tape with the help of a friend, learning everyone's part in addition to his own. Associated persons: Douglas R Courville, Lynda L Courville, Gerri Souder, Darrin Thomas (214) 675-7222. Running scenarios. I prefer to not count the outer scoring area as I mentioned in Why I hate the -3 zone. He bought some guns and learned how to use them. He bought several more guns and he put them every three feet along the counter of his store that way he was always close to a firearm. Back in the 1980s, many shopkeepers on his street were getting robbed and murdered so he decided to get a gun. Get in Shape. Some of those who had died by the blazing Thomas guns had been members of the organized street gangs that infest Los Angeles like an advanced, spreading cancer. The Deadliest Men is a collection of heroes and heroines. 03clyde Lance Thomas still doesnt plan to reload. One class I attended there was presented by Darryl Bolke of Hardwired Tactical Shooting, from Dallas TX. Description. Henriksen was born on May 5, 1940, in Manhattan, New York. I remember every single face from my childhood. He thinks she might want him after all these years. About two years later, Lance experienced his third gunfight. These are the kind of guys who hold up a bag and say: Fill it, Hall said. Sharing Options. Use this format, (3) X/10, X being the number of hits. Started 13 hours ago, By This is a huge problem and liability. This man,who was an every day citizen schmo,has become one of the many icons of the sheepdogs out there. View Lance Thomas results in Pennsylvania (PA) including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. . Hall, commander of detectives at the LAPDs West Los Angeles station, said all of Thomas previous shootings were ruled justifiable, adding that he believed the two Thursday will be ruled likewise. Misty FACs operated from 15 June 1967 to 19 May 1970. There are some things worth dying for. This guy dug his feet in, but finally had to move into a different environment. The man has been sentenced to prison. Tennessee Gun Owners (TNGunOwners.com) is the premier Community and Discussion Forum for gun owners, firearm enthusiasts, sportsmen and Second Amendment proponents in the state of Tennessee and surrounding region. Prepare. He shot 12/18 from two, shooting at 66.7% from the field. I'm an old retired Navy Mustang, back working since I kinda like to eat once in a while. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. But the fact is, there are thousands of home invasions and other crimes committed every day. You will receive an email every Friday morning featuring the latest chatter from the hottest topics, breaking news surrounding legislation, as well as exclusive deals only available to ARFCOM email subscribers. I'm not having a pity party here; I'm not Quasimodo. Tap to unmute . However, it occurs to the storekeeper that his survival armory might need another firepower upgrade. But now, Thomas has reached his nearest pistol, the little P225, and he is firing back. BYOT Auto Parts is part of the Automobile Parts Stores industry, and located in Texas, United States. This time with Lance Thomas. Shopping. He has been wounded five times. Having the ability to deliver, on demand, gunshots to either the fist-sized vital zone of the upper chest, or the fist-sized vital zone of the head, are the only predictable ways to cease violent or homicidal human behavior, with pistol projectiles, regardless of caliber. Nets' Lance Thomas: Starting again Sunday Rotowire Aug 2, 2020 Thomas is in the starting lineup for Sunday's contest against Washington, Alex Schiffer of The Athletic reports. Also known as Michael L Thomas, Micheal L Thomas. Lance Thomas has remained vigilant. Last December, a man and a woman entered his shop asking about repairs for a broken watch. [2][3][4] His parents divorced when he was two years old, and his mother struggled to raise him and his brother, leading to his spending part of his childhood in foster care. Protection of others from violence. We quickly learn, however, that there is still passion inside. Spare magazine loaded with 5 rounds or speedloader with 5 rounds or 5 loose rounds on the bench. He hasnt hit his antagonist, but he hasnt been hit either, and the second robber is in no mood to continue the gunfight. He then decided to leave Gotham for a while after having a parent's association, and later the police, on his case (which resulted in Gordon becoming alcoholic and cheating on his wife) and had to shift his focus on the countryside, spending most of his time in scouts camps, wearing a scout chief uniform over his Batsuit, to cover his identity as the Batman. Thanks for posting this one. Thomas will. Frozen in terror, the female accomplice offers no violence. He escaped jail after being falsely accused of being a cattle rustler. Lance Thomas Animals , People and Technology is what I enjoy be it operating Telehandlers Tractors and class 2 trucks or driving people and medical equipment in Taxis I enjoy working with Amazing people as well animals. So what are the lessons we can learn from Lance (besides not to own a watch store in LA)? 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). Ive heard of this video but never viewed it. He keeps the snubnose revolver where he can reach it easily. mamcdonald You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. Lance Thomas; watchmaker and gunfighter Discussion in ' Guns & Hunting ' started by Packman73, Sep 16, 2010 . Henriksen does appear in the film in the supporting role of Vukovich, a member of the Los Angeles Police Department. Subscribe to our monthly Newsletter to receive firearm news, product discounts from your favorite Industry Partners, and more. Two men enter. It has been more than two years since the last incident. Come join the discussion about optics, builds, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! The big Rolex sign that some believed had attracted the robbers like flies came down. Sometimes, against dangerous men in the heat of battle, nothing less than multiple serious gunshot wounds will short-out the attack. Freedom, including the right to make your living doing your chosen work. He was again in his watch store when a single robber approached him with a Glock 9mm. It is not lost on him that he has expended 60 percent of his ammunition to neutralize 50 percent of his antagonists. He has also done extensive voice work, as Kerchak the gorilla in the 1999 Disney film Tarzan (1999), General Shepherd . Share. Some people are like Slinkies. He was not out looking for trouble. Among the Turning Point shootings we discussed were the series of armed robberies and attempted murders defeated by Lance Thomas, the owner of a watch shop in Los Angeles. Toward the end, according to the Turning Point people, he had a gun about every three feet. The lecture was entitled, The Secrets of Highly Successful Gunfighters.. Powered by Invision Community. Reluctantly, sadly, he switched to business by mail order and Internet. Public getting up on their hind legs and standing up for themselves and their rights! One is the compact nine-shot P-225 9mm. The watch dealer himself was wounded on two of these occasions, taking a total of five rounds. If you don't like You Tube videos, smash that back button. Buy, Sell, and Trade your Firearms and Gear. In 1996, Henriksen starred in the television series Millennium, created and produced by Chris Carter, the creator of The X-Files. Tucker: This drives Democrats insane about Rittenhouse verdict. A Los Angeles area jewelry and watch merchant that has smoke checked a number of burglars. Lance was shot four times himself, but most of the shots were in the shoulder and he quickly recovered. Some observers in the gun world thought Thomas would have been better served to carry his hardware on his person instead of stashing the guns in strategic locations in the shop The theory is that when the gun is on your person. And as thief after thief would soon find out, he 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." Armed robbers keep gambling that they can hold up The Watch Co. in West Los Angeles. Word On The Street By now the word was out on the street. The .38 is joined by a trio of .357 Magnum revolvers: a Colt Python, a Smith & Wesson Model 19 Combat Magnum, and a Ruger Security-Six. Lance quickly drew his gun and killed the robber. I stumbled across this utube today and just wanted to share it. That day he scored 34 points in Guangzhou's road win against Qingdao, 120-122. Info. A few years ago, the TV program Turning Point focused on private citizens who had used guns in self-defense. IIRC his choice of weapons and how many kind of expanded after the first couple of robberies. Watch later. Lance Henriksen (born May 5, 1940) is an American actor. Real Gunfighter Lance Thomas watch maker kills 5 east LA Gang Bangers. 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. For double action pistols, you will decock after each Step. The intruder managed to shoot Thomas in the neck, but the shopkeeper grabbed two semiautomatic weapons and shot the gunman dead, police said. He was. And what if he had been caught out of reach of his Smith? Now, his wariness pays off. Outnumbered, drawing against drawn guns, sometimes wounded seriously at the opening of the encounters, Thomas never lost his indomitable will to survive, to fight, to prevail. During a robbery attempt in August, 1989, Thomas wounded a gunman just below the nose. His studies and writings of modern gunfights are valuable bits of information for those interested in SD. Unbelievable, everyone needs to watch that. [18] He played Henry Gale in Leigh Scott's The Witches of Oz. Fue declarado Ao Internacional de la Lucha contra el Racismo y la Discriminacin Racial por la Organizacin de las Naciones Unidas . The danger is over. It's hard to be a ACLU hating, philosophically Libertarian, socially liberal, fiscally conservative, scientifically grounded, agnostic, porn admiring gun owner who believes in self determination. [8] He served in the United States Navy from 1955 to 1958 and attained the rank of petty officer third class. In refreshing contrast to much of the mainstream electronic media, the show for the most part gave a fair and balanced portrayal of ordinary people who had been forced to resort to defensive firearms in extraordinary circumstances. Speak out: your forum to ponticipate, ponder and probe, Brothers in steel: Mel Pardue and Warren Osborne excel in both the custom and factory arenas, A serious five-inch for those who demand a battle-tough .45. Thomas had stood up to the armed criminals for some 29 months. One new winner* is announced every week! COPYRIGHT 2002 Publishers Development Corporation, Hallway Firefight: The Amadou Diallo Shooting $18.48 $5.20 Editorial Reviews Henrickson plays Frank Morgan, a notorious and feared gunfighter that has lived his life on the run. Nice. Neither woman was identified, and police took them to the West Los Angeles station for questioning. Real Gunfighter Lance Thomas on Justice Files Mr. Thomas went toe-to-toe with gangbangers several times. His current wife is Louise Lunde. In 2001, Paladin Press published one of the best reads of the year for people who follow the gun culture and understand the principles of self-protection. After two shots, the pistol will be out of ammunition. No doubt, his ability to quickly draw his firearm saved his life more than once. Its over. "[23], He received a Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Actor at the 9th Canadian Screen Awards in 2021, for his performance in Falling. Try this drill, see how you fare, especially with your carry guns. Shopping. Since an enemy sent into ignominious retreat can certainly be said to have been vanquished, the score now stands at Lance Thomas 7, Armed Robbers 0. Youll notice in the photo sequence: In summary, precision fire from 3, 5, 7 and 10 yards isnt particularly difficult. In October 2018, Henriksen was signed for one of the two leads in Falling, the directorial debut of actor Viggo Mortensen, who also wrote, produced and co-starred. I used a paper version of the IDPA target, and I counted anything outside of the (-0) AKA, down zero, which is an 8 diameter circle in the mid/upper chestal region of the target. His decision to be an armed citizen, to fight back, has been validated. This is why each and every one of the deaths Thomas inflicted was ruled a justifiable homicide. Been years since this was posted "They turned and fired their weaponsbut that wasn't quick enough" Lance Deaton Thomas, 62. The wounded robber will be charged, and the armed citizen has the sympathy of the authorities. He also started getting in shape and joined a gym. If one gun runs dry, hell reach for another. 4) Bring the pistol up on target and fire 3 shots at the center of target. He couldn't have spoken the truth more by saying a gun alone isn't going to help, you have to practice shooting AND drawing. One woman said that one of the slain gunmen was her son. Lance was shot four times himself, but most of the shots were in the shoulder and he quickly recovered. This time, he decides to try semiautomatic pistols. Murph- Yep, I think hed have made a Hellva Marine! Learn how and when to remove this template message, The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena, "Short Early Biography of Lance Henriksen", "Lance Henriksen: Not Bad For A Human book review", "Viggo Mortensen on Falling star Lance Henriksen: 'He's like a wolf who might gobble you up', "The Web Magic Interview with Lance Henriksen: Frankly Speaking", "Exclusive Q&A: Lance Henriksen Opens Up on "DAMIEN: OMEN 2", "SD Comic-Con '10: Enter the 'Alien' Pods at the Fox Booth!! The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to DonGlock26 For This Useful Post: . It worked better the more guns he had. Lance Thomas well deserves his place in the book. If there were more store owners like him.LA wouldent have as many thugs. From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm. He also practiced different scenarios on how someone would attempt to rob him in the store. The robber will survive. Post by Right2Carry Sat Apr 11, 2009 1:39 am. The opinions expressed on TGO are those of their authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the site's owners or staff. Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and public records. He has killed five men, and wounded another. I added an additional record to the scoring, which is the total number of rounds that actually went onto the bad guy, in even the -1 or -3 areas. Like so many storekeepers, Thomas feels his watch shop would be a safer place if he had a gun with which to fend off armed robbers. Another gunfight ensued and Lance ended up killing both criminals. [14] He appeared with Payne again in Face the Evil (1997), and the dystopian classic Paranoia 1.0 (2004). 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. THE TACTICAL PROFESSOR BASELINE PERFORMANCE DRILL (the goal, is 100% accuracy) Claude originally posted this drill here, which I have bold printedin a direct copy, for your enjoyment: The objective of this drill is to determine what distance you can make 100 percent hits on the vital area of a silhouette target. Started Monday at 04:58 PM, By The man has been sentenced to prison. But use what you practice with I guess. He was married to Mary Jane Evans from 1985 to 1989 and to Jane Pollack from 1995 to 2006. In four gun battles, Lance Thomas has fired 40-plus shots. In four gun battles, Lance Thomas has fired 40-plus shots. This site contains copyrighted material, the use of which may or may not have been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. Everyone should carry a weapon.. Less victims of crime and more dead criminals. Henriksen has four children, including two sons with Lunde, Thiise and Lawrence Henriksen. I remember seeing that guy on TV when O was a child. Henriksen voiced Master Gnost-Dural in Star Wars: The Old Republic, and he also reprised his role as Admiral Hackett in Mass Effect 3. Privacy Policy. The time it takes him to realize this and act upon it may be too long to save his life. It occurs to him that a single five-shot revolver might not be enough if theres a next time, and that there wont be much opportunity to reload. (918) 682-3489; rich.schaus@grmmuskogee.org; 323 Callahan Muskogee, OK 74401 Given the many death threats and the unwelcome press attention, Thomas guards his privacy. Three of the .25 ACP bullets bite into Thomas right shoulder, a fourth into his neck. 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