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Mortos

(2,390 posts)
Mon Nov 21, 2022, 06:13 PM Nov 2022

An Unarmed Retired Army Major and Combat Veteran Disarmed and Beat the Club Q Shooter



This guy is a hero. A combat Army veteran officer tackled and beat the armed 6'3, 300-pound Club Q mass shooter with the killer's own pistol. The mass shooter was also stomped into submission by a drag performer wearing high heels.

"When the shooting started, Mr. Fierro said, he hit the floor, pulling a friend down with him. As bullets sprayed, he saw the gunman move through the bar toward a door leading to a patio where dozens of bar patrons had fled. Mr. Fierro, who served in the Army for 15 years, said he raced across the room, grabbed the gunman by a handle on the back of his body armor, pulled him to the floor and jumped on top of him."

"As the fight continued, he said, he yelled for other club patrons to help him. A man grabbed the rifle and moved it away to safety. A drag dancer stomped on the gunman with her high heels. The whole time, Mr. Fierro said, he kept pummeling the shooter’s head while the two men screamed obscenities at each other."

Thank you, Maj. Richard M. Fierro.


By the way, you can order stuff from Maj. Fierro's brewery business to show your appreciation. I ordered three t-shirts for under $40 (shipping included).

https://www.atrevidabeerco.com/

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2022/11/21/us/colorado-springs-shooting-news#colorado-springs-shooting-club-q-hero
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An Unarmed Retired Army Major and Combat Veteran Disarmed and Beat the Club Q Shooter (Original Post) Mortos Nov 2022 OP
Too bad the shooter survived. roamer65 Nov 2022 #1
Yeah, I had that thought as well. COL Mustard Nov 2022 #20
I posted yesterday; its time to start eliminating these bastards on the scene. oldsoftie Nov 2022 #30
The Low Spark bmbmd Nov 2022 #2
classic Evolve Dammit Nov 2022 #23
Best story snowybirdie Nov 2022 #3
Thank you, Maj. Richard M. Fierro for saving lives while putting your own at risk. IcyPeas Nov 2022 #4
Thanks for the idea. I just ordered some merch on their site. bushalert Nov 2022 #5
Kick Demovictory9 Nov 2022 #6
This man is a hero LetMyPeopleVote Nov 2022 #7
I think they are sold out Marthe48 Nov 2022 #8
I ordered a "diversity, It's on tap" t-shirt sdfernando Nov 2022 #10
Dear President Biden: How about the Presidential Medal of Freedom...... Jade Fox Nov 2022 #9
Heartwarming idea, Jade Fox.. Cha Nov 2022 #28
A drag queen in heels was more successful at stopping a mass shooter than the Uvalde PD. CrispyQ Nov 2022 #11
Exactly right. lpbk2713 Nov 2022 #18
Again this man is a hero LetMyPeopleVote Nov 2022 #12
TY for that tweet, LMPV!!! nt Cha Nov 2022 #27
NRA's new slogan...... KS Toronado Nov 2022 #13
Rec. BlackSkimmer Nov 2022 #14
This message was self-deleted by its author yonder Nov 2022 #15
Kicked and rec. love_katz Nov 2022 #16
and a drag queen stomped on his head . using her stilettos . AllaN01Bear Nov 2022 #17
From the link it sounds as if Mr. Ferro spent yonder Nov 2022 #19
Trump says he would have rushed in - Parkland school shooting keithbvadu2 Nov 2022 #21
Ever pay attention to TFG when he does a fist-pump? Seinan Sensei Nov 2022 #32
Salute! MaryMagdaline Nov 2022 #22
I want to see a picture of the bloody high heel shoes. n/t spike jones Nov 2022 #24
As much of an obvious and righteous hero as he is, I imagine he's extremely depressed and angry at Evolve Dammit Nov 2022 #25
Yes.. TY & Maj. Richard M. Fierro!! Cha Nov 2022 #26
Hooah! TomSlick Nov 2022 #29
I'd love to know the drag performer's name. A hero in heels! nolabear Nov 2022 #31

oldsoftie

(12,558 posts)
30. I posted yesterday; its time to start eliminating these bastards on the scene.
Mon Nov 21, 2022, 09:15 PM
Nov 2022

Just take them out. Tired of the nonstop coverage they get with their useless trial. Then we spend millions on them & they get letters from people who think they're a hero. If they always die its not nearly as attractive. Its what they deserve anyway

Marthe48

(16,975 posts)
8. I think they are sold out
Mon Nov 21, 2022, 06:59 PM
Nov 2022

I looked at a couple of the shirts, and all of the choices were grayed out.

I'll bookmark the link and try when things settle down.

If someone else has luck, please let me know and I'll delete my discouraging post.

sdfernando

(4,935 posts)
10. I ordered a "diversity, It's on tap" t-shirt
Mon Nov 21, 2022, 07:06 PM
Nov 2022

Didn't indicate they were sold out. Even if so, I'm sure they will stock up again.

CrispyQ

(36,478 posts)
11. A drag queen in heels was more successful at stopping a mass shooter than the Uvalde PD.
Mon Nov 21, 2022, 07:07 PM
Nov 2022

They should hang their heads in shame.

lpbk2713

(42,760 posts)
18. Exactly right.
Mon Nov 21, 2022, 08:06 PM
Nov 2022


Next time there's a hostage situation put in a call for a drag queen.

The whole episode was over in less than five minutes.

Response to Mortos (Original post)

AllaN01Bear

(18,268 posts)
17. and a drag queen stomped on his head . using her stilettos .
Mon Nov 21, 2022, 07:59 PM
Nov 2022

dont mess with anyone wearing stilettos . ( note : u always call a drag queen performer as she when she is in costume .)

yonder

(9,667 posts)
19. From the link it sounds as if Mr. Ferro spent
Mon Nov 21, 2022, 08:06 PM
Nov 2022

an hour handcuffed, in the back of a police car. At least he wasn't shot by the cops.

He deserves recognition for his actions.

Seinan Sensei

(364 posts)
32. Ever pay attention to TFG when he does a fist-pump?
Mon Nov 21, 2022, 09:46 PM
Nov 2022

That's a "fist" that has punched exactly nothing. Ever.
Look at pics of his "right on" fist pump.
If he actually punched something with that claw, he'd break his thumb.

Evolve Dammit

(16,743 posts)
25. As much of an obvious and righteous hero as he is, I imagine he's extremely depressed and angry at
Mon Nov 21, 2022, 08:43 PM
Nov 2022

this time. We love you Richard Fierro and hope you heal, as I hope we all can after yet another horrific tragedy in the USA. I am sick of this shit. I guess we're no fucking better than any violent country anymore. Really sucks.

Cha

(297,323 posts)
26. Yes.. TY & Maj. Richard M. Fierro!!
Mon Nov 21, 2022, 08:47 PM
Nov 2022

And, all those who helped Stomp this killer into submission! What a Heros!

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