Video: Subway customer shoots robbers
posted at 9:13 am on June 28, 2007 by Bryan
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This is what licensed carry is all about.
According to investigators, two armed men entered the restaurant, pointing guns and demanding money. One customer turned around and saw a gun pointed at his face. Plantation police said that’s when the customer took the law into his own hands.
“As the customer was being forced into the restroom at gunpoint, the customer, who was in fear for his life and legally armed, shot the robbery suspects,” said Plantation Police Dept. Spokesman Robert Rittig.
Police said one of the suspects was fatally shot in the head. The other man was shot in the chest and was able to run nearly 300 yards into a nearby Bank Atlantic parking lot while trying to escape, police said.
Click to watch a video report. It may be the only time you hear a reporter describe someone who shoots and kills in legitimate self-defense as “legally armed and well within his rights.”
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‘Two men enter, one man leaves.’
Heh.
First post.
TinMan13 on June 28, 2007 at 9:14 AM
Nice shot! Chalk one up for the second amendment!
And you’re right Bryan, this will probably be the only time I EVER hear a reporter call someone who shoots in self-defense as “-legally- armed and well within his rights.”
At least someone reported fairly on armed citizens for once.
Dark-Star on June 28, 2007 at 9:16 AM
seems a little craven to celebrate this
zane on June 28, 2007 at 9:17 AM
Celebrate? Nah…….Approve….Yes.
Limerick on June 28, 2007 at 9:19 AM
Two down. Too many more to go. At least we are saving on court fees and the cost of housing these criminals.
Saving my sympathy for those who deserve it.
400lb Gorilla on June 28, 2007 at 9:21 AM
another one bites the dust ♪♪
Guardian on June 28, 2007 at 9:22 AM
Who knows what would’ve happened to everyone there if this customer hadn’t been there. They might all be dead. I’m also glad to hear the police say he was legally armed, too. He (I’m assuming he, but hey, my mom carries legally also) probably saved everyone there, and I hope the police don’t cause a lot of grief for him. Even though he was right, it would still be hard knowing you took a life, even the life of a dirtbag.
StephC on June 28, 2007 at 9:23 AM
The dead suspect’s relatives will probably bring a wronful death suit against the shooter. Wouldn’t surprise me at all.
Frank Nitti on June 28, 2007 at 9:26 AM
I hope the criminal starts fearing the honest citizen instead of the other way around…
I’m not celebrating, I just think it good to see these crooks finally get a dose of their own medicine.
I can’t wait to hear what the left has to say about this “horrible vigilante” who “took the law into his own hands”.
BadBrad on June 28, 2007 at 9:28 AM
Why not celebrate? If you don’t want to get killed, don’t rob the Subway and don’t threaten people point of gun.
SAM 1X on June 28, 2007 at 9:29 AM
As a graduate student (and teacher who lost one student) at Virginia Tech, I can’t help but believe if I and my fellow students would not have our Second Ammendment rights taken from us, the fate Cho would have been that of these would-be robbers. Thank God some patriots learn how to properly use firearms to protect life, liberty, and property.
LarryinVA on June 28, 2007 at 9:32 AM
So Mr. Shakespear says if he’d arrived five or ten minutes earlier, “…how do I know he wounldn’t have shot me?” Well Sebastian, perhaps one of the THUGS would have shot you instead. The key here seems to be, don’t go into a store waving a firearm and behaving in a threatening manner. THAT’S WHY THEY WERE SHOT!
If the police in Plantation have any decency, they will send the citizen home with a free box of doughnuts and a thank you note.
oldleprechaun on June 28, 2007 at 9:32 AM
damn, if only wed have stricter gun control laws these animals would never have had guns to rob a Subway and would probably be productive Americans….ha..haha.HAHAHAHAHAHA
palefaced on June 28, 2007 at 9:33 AM
Kennesaw Ga.- proof that legal gun ownership deters crime.
palefaced on June 28, 2007 at 9:36 AM
That what I’m talkin ’bout!
An armed society is a polite society.
Gun control is a bill of rights for the homicidal maniac,
It guarantees they have unarmed law abiding people to slaughter willy nilly!
TheSitRep on June 28, 2007 at 9:36 AM
“legally armed”? Yup, many Americans are legally armed and well within their rights…..a hearty BRAVO to this citizen and his actions. Criminals need to have more fear for every person they pass by….ya just never know these days who is packing the heat and apt to say ‘no more’ to their nonsense.
dustoffmom on June 28, 2007 at 9:39 AM
HAHA! I think I’ve actually eaten at that subway. It’s only about 20min from my office. Welcome to Florida!
bj1126 on June 28, 2007 at 9:41 AM
The 2nd Amendment in action. It’s refreshing to finally hear a story on the news about a shooting that actually involves the good guys defending themselves.
Yakko77 on June 28, 2007 at 9:43 AM
Those punks got exactly what they deserved, and it’s not wrong to celebrate when the bad guys get theirs and the good guys win. Welcome to the real world.
infidel4life on June 28, 2007 at 9:46 AM
That’s why this kind of crap doesn’t happen in Israel. You can’t swing a dead cat without hitting someone who is packing heat over there.
smellthecoffee on June 28, 2007 at 9:46 AM
I’ve brought this point up before, but does anyone remember a few months back the NYT has a nice graphical representation of gun deaths in America. It broke it down by murder and suicide and by sex and race. However it did not have a category for criminals shot by citizens “legally armed and well within their(his) rights.” Every time I hear a story like this, and there have been a few, I wonder how often this does happen in relations to other gun deaths.
BohicaTwentyTwo on June 28, 2007 at 9:47 AM
Somewhere in Texas, Kim DuToit is doing the happy dance.
N. O'Brain on June 28, 2007 at 9:50 AM
I believe I might be up for Subway today.
tdau1997 on June 28, 2007 at 9:52 AM
zane on June 28, 2007 at 9:17 AM
Respectfully disagree,
I think it is a cause for celebration. That citizen struck a blow against lawlessness.
Its all to normal for law abiding citizens to be victimized by these types of thugs.
Our nation’s gun control laws never effect the criminals decision whether to carry a firearm or not.
This citizen, though in a terible situation, did exactly what he needed to do to these jack*sses to protect his life.
He should be commended.
Trooper on June 28, 2007 at 9:54 AM
RACK!
Metro on June 28, 2007 at 9:55 AM
Here it is.
The three categories they have listed were:
1. Murders
2. Suicides
3. Legal police actions and accidents
BohicaTwentyTwo on June 28, 2007 at 9:56 AM
Celebrate? Man, it is your duty to:
Celbrate , applaud, do the touch down dance, become giddy with joy and make sure you high five everyone you meet today!!!
I am gonna bake a cake!
ice cream for everyone!
Semper Fi,
Greg
TheSitRep on June 28, 2007 at 9:56 AM
Just goes to show you…..Don’t bring a knife to a gun fight!
ericire12 on June 28, 2007 at 9:57 AM
“Arms are the only true badges of liberty. The possession of arms is the distinction of a free man from a slave.” —Andrew Fletcher; “Pick up a rifle and you change instantly from a subject to a citizen.” —Jeff Cooper
Patriot Post Vol. 07 No. 26
Truth hurts (especially if you’re trying to rob someone at gunpoint).
kjspeedial on June 28, 2007 at 9:57 AM
Recorded just minutes before the criminals arrived. HERE
Wade on June 28, 2007 at 9:58 AM
Somewhere….. Berhnard Goetz is smiling as well.
Joey1974 on June 28, 2007 at 10:00 AM
TheSitRep on June 28, 2007 at 9:56 AM
Amen
brother
Trooper on June 28, 2007 at 10:02 AM
South Florida was my old stomping grounds for 25 years. Blam Blam no problem. Pass the honey mustard please.
sonnyspats1 on June 28, 2007 at 10:06 AM
Three cheers for the good guys! A change of shorts all around, I’m sure.
In other news yesterday, sixty-nine million, three hundred and forty thousand, seven hundred & twelve legal guns owners didn’t shoot anyone.
Licensed to carry works.
locomotivebreath1901 on June 28, 2007 at 10:08 AM
This armed madman shot two of society’s youngest victims. Did this homocidal monster even give them a verbal warning before ending one of their lives? Of course not! No doubt he is a NRA Republican racist bigot who was gleefully looking forward to depriving these young men of their future happiness.
If only Bush and Haliburton had not taken us into Iraq, and ended all our Constitutional rights, these innocent victims would be alive today. The ACLU, PETA and CAIR should sue Subway for allowing capitialistic dens for the eating of animal flesh to exist. The very presence of such anti-animal slaughterhouses incites innocents into crimes of passion, and lures these innocent uneducated, honor students into a situations were they were not responsible for any of their actions.
ursa5000 on June 28, 2007 at 10:09 AM
WELCOME TO THUNDER DOME!
Good for this guy! Being herded into the bathroom is not a godd sign. I’d start banging away too!
I’m celebrating Mr. John Lovell II surviving to enjoy another day! You won’t get any sympathy from me for the crooks.
VikingGoneWild on June 28, 2007 at 10:10 AM
whopps…good sign
VikingGoneWild on June 28, 2007 at 10:10 AM
Joey1974…Saw Bernie on the subway yesterday…and I am doing the ‘Happy Dance’ this morning…two more slugs,pun intended, that won’t be holding up any more folks. Good riddance.
DoctorDentons on June 28, 2007 at 10:10 AM
Most people herded into backrooms usually end up found dead in a pile later by the cops, so a reasonable response from this customer.
A shame we have pay for the hospital bills for the wounded robber.
Back to the firing range, pardner.
profitsbeard on June 28, 2007 at 10:14 AM
Jesse Jackson and Al Shrapton are on their way as we write.
Legions on June 28, 2007 at 10:15 AM
The armed customer just saved the State a lot of money.
Mojave Mark on June 28, 2007 at 10:22 AM
LMAO. Well done, newbie.
Jaibones on June 28, 2007 at 10:30 AM
Limerick, sorry if I offend your delicate sensibilities, but I truly celebrate the fatal head shot, and lament that the pain level for the other POS was insufficient to prevent him from running a good distance.
Standing O for the shooter, nonetheless. Two men enter, both leave in a meat wagon. Woohoooo!
Jaibones on June 28, 2007 at 10:33 AM
This seems to be a scenario in which the liberal anti-gun person, male or female, would not fight back but wait for police. That is their position, and it makes little sense.
This gentleman may have saved his life and other’s.
The liberal who would not use a gun and who would recommend waiting for the cops, with their guns, would very likely be dead and others would very likely be dead.
benrand on June 28, 2007 at 10:37 AM
Including Jared, that makes at least three who’ve lost weight at Subway.
sacerdos on June 28, 2007 at 10:37 AM
Actually, I would think they affect them–inversely. There was a recent study that showed the death penalty does indeed have a deterent effect. I’m sure the removal of gun control laws would also reduce significant amounts of crime. In Texas, we have very little gun control and lots of executions. And our senators are right on the immigration issue, too! It’s such a great place to be.
Ce-e-e-elebration time, come on!
urbancenturion on June 28, 2007 at 10:37 AM
I’m not going to celebrate death, but I will say that man did the right thing. He was put in a situation where it could have been him or another innocent person dead instead of these two thugs.
Dash on June 28, 2007 at 10:39 AM
“…that’s when the customer took the law into his own hands.”
Actually, they didnt take the law in to their own hands, it was given to them when he applied for a C&C license. They guy wasnt a vigilante, he was just invoking his right/privilege.
RiteWingFascist on June 28, 2007 at 10:40 AM
…honey mustard is disgusting
urbancenturion on June 28, 2007 at 10:42 AM
I was going to say that this isn’t a cause for celebration but simply of approval, but I’ve changed my mind.
A citizen defended himself. That’s a cause worthy of celebration. I won’t celebrate the death, but I’ll celebrate the person who saved his own life. That man was being pushed into a bathroom by an armed man. He could have been killed.
I’m very happy that he’s wasn’t murdered and that a fellow law-abiding citizen has taken care of himself.
That is cause for celebration.
Esthier on June 28, 2007 at 10:46 AM
I cannot see a reason to celebrate over such a tragic event, but…
Mr. Lovell has my support and appreciation for protecting his and the other people’s lives with his constitutional right.
Justice was served at that Subway Shop.
NORBZ1 on June 28, 2007 at 10:49 AM
Kinda reminds of an incident that took place in Virginia a few years ago when two thugs tried to carjack an off duty FBI agent. When it was all over with there was no need for a trial…only two body bags. And the agent drove away in his own car.
sdd on June 28, 2007 at 10:52 AM
First off, craven means cowardly.
Second, shooting an armed robber seems worthy of celebration.
TallDave on June 28, 2007 at 10:52 AM
urbancenturion on June 28, 2007 at 10:42 AM
your way off topic
sonnyspats1 on June 28, 2007 at 11:05 AM
ursa5000 on June 28, 2007 at 10:09 AM
I really hope your post was a sarcastic joke…..
Joey1974 on June 28, 2007 at 11:07 AM
Bravo for the Armed Citizen.
While I appreciate a reporter or police spokesman at least referring to the customer as legally armed and acting within his rights, there is a bothersome aspect.
That being, constitutionally any armed citizen is “legal” unless by their actions they have forfeited the natural right to bear arms, and it should go without saying that defense of yourself, family or other law abiding citizens is “within your rights”. Although I welcome CC laws, I guess my point is, had this fellow not been a CC permit holder he would have been no less morally justified in his actions.
Alamo on June 28, 2007 at 11:09 AM
Seeing a couple of scumbag thugs get what they deserve is always worth celebrating. The only thing “craven” here was these armed robbers threatening customers whom they likely expected to be unarmed.
sheik_rattle_n_roll on June 28, 2007 at 11:10 AM
they could always get ol’ silky to represent them….
gberez on June 28, 2007 at 11:13 AM
That’s why my wife and I carry.
usarmyretired on June 28, 2007 at 11:17 AM
TallDave,
Absolutely correct!
It is indeed worthy of a celebration.
I carry for defense when I have to. God forbid I’d ever have to use it, but if I did, & after securing my lovely Springfield Armory Trophy Match Stainless .45, I’d grab the first of several 16 oz Bud Tall Boys, and thank Jesus He gave me the ability, sure footedness (sp?), and accuracy to waste the S.O.B.’s before they could do harm to others.
…I’d feel no remorse whatsoever.
bernzright777 on June 28, 2007 at 11:36 AM
Beat me to it. It’s not cowardly to celebrate when the innocent stand up to the real cowards and live and when the guilty and unrepentant are set up to be judged–by an earthly judge or a higher one.
baldilocks on June 28, 2007 at 11:42 AM
Fla apparently is under siege. Thank God for the 2nd amendment!
Altura Ct. on June 28, 2007 at 11:47 AM
Nothing like a trained, licensed, cool-headed septuagenarian to efficiently eliminate a 2-fool threat.
Subway should replace Jared with Mr. Lovell, kick off a new “pack light, eat fresh” ad campaign and toss in a “Win a Ruger SP101” contest.
Anxiously awaiting a frankj commentary on this…
T J Green on June 28, 2007 at 11:49 AM
I have a conceal-carry permit and wouldn’t hesitate to defend myself or anyone in my family if confronted such as that victim was.
George on June 28, 2007 at 11:55 AM
Another example of that fact that the police cannot protect you, but can only maintain the sembelance of law and order.
I some how feel if the other robber survives that there will be some sort of lawsuit against the shooter.
I hope not though.
jharada on June 28, 2007 at 11:56 AM
I grew up in Plantation, Florida only a few miles from where that happend. One of the reasons I fled Florida and moved out of state was the crime. It is mandatory to carry a gun there! (If you want to stay alive.)
Captain Weenie on June 28, 2007 at 11:57 AM
Pack it up, shut ‘er down, close the investigation, and file this one under DSAF.
Did Society A Favor.
Brass Pair on June 28, 2007 at 12:05 PM
Damn right I’m gonna celebrate this! The only person I’m concerned about is the citizen. I hope he never has one moments guilt over this. I wish he was my neighbor cause I’d mow his lawn for the rest of his life!
csdeven on June 28, 2007 at 12:08 PM
Every law abiding citizen should carry a gun! I bet the crimes rates would drop drastically if these goons knew they would die for their misdeeds.
patriot2001 on June 28, 2007 at 12:09 PM
Captain Weenie on June 28, 2007 at 11:57 AM
We had a saying in South FL when I lived there. ‘You have to go North to go South. I finally moved to North Fl. It’s like taking a ride back in time to the USA. Yee Haw!
sonnyspats1 on June 28, 2007 at 12:16 PM
Florida has Castle Doctrine, so it’s probably not that unusual to hear “legally armed and well within his rights.” Maybe on the news, though.
I feel awful for the guy, being forced to do this. But so glad for him and his family that he made the right decision, and walked away alive.
Tanya on June 28, 2007 at 12:20 PM
And I say the law should be; when a gun is drawn and pointed at someone, that victim will always have the legal right to have a firearm.
It may be illegal to walk around with a concealed weapon…but should never be illegal to defend yourself.
Defense of your (or your families) life, trumps all other laws.
right2bright on June 28, 2007 at 12:21 PM
There were many reasons why the founders created the second amendment. Protection of liberty, property, and life had to be in the top three reasons.
Tragedy? Only if the robbers had killed an employee or customer.
Celebration? Protection from those who would violate our second amendment is cause enough.
There are enough gun laws that are not being enforced, like our border laws. Find lawlessness existing where citizens are not armed to protect themselves.
As for the dead robber and his partner soon to be pushing up the daisies, I’m glad you’re fertilizer.
Kini on June 28, 2007 at 12:27 PM
An early poster referred to any celebration of this as “craven”.
HUH?? Come again?
Craven is the word you describe for the parasitic pieces of poo that walked into the Subway threatening everyone’s life.
To the citizen who defended himself and in a sense, all of us, I say, “PASS THE AMMO!!”
Montana on June 28, 2007 at 12:32 PM
Subway should offer 20% discount to those who pack legally
Ropera on June 28, 2007 at 12:34 PM
It wasn’t too long ago that thugs murdered a young woman at a Subway near my house. I’m glad to see an instance where the right person died.
Mrs. Happy Housewife on June 28, 2007 at 12:34 PM
This story brings back old memories:
I witnessed what I later learned was a father/son team robbing a small steak-n-egg store on a snowy winter day in 1976. As the robbers were leaving, the boy (about 16) turned and fired through the door glass at the store owner. He missed. The owner then returned fire, about 5-6 shots, from what sounded like a magnum revolver. The boy was struck in the face and chest and dropped on the spot. His father left him lying and bleeding in the snow and sped off in the getaway car. I was the first one to reach the boy. He died a terrible, gurgling death as I knelt by his side. There was nothing I could do. It was horrific. His father got away with a whopping $50. The son was about my age at the time. What a waste.
Later, I saw many similar deaths while serving in the US Cavalry. I wish I could send all those memories back and get them out of my head. But I’d be the first to pop a cap in a robbers a$$ in a similar situation. I’d do it in a New York minute.
Lance on June 28, 2007 at 12:35 PM
Once in the head; twice in the chest. Thats good marksmanship! I think the customer should sue the robbers to recoup the cost of the ammo he had to use on their sorry butts.
Homeland Security means owning a 12 gauge!
God bless the NRA!
ericire12 on June 28, 2007 at 12:35 PM
Well said. Mr. Lovell practiced true gun control, which is hitting your targets. Society owes him our thanks for taking out the garbage.
ReubenJCogburn on June 28, 2007 at 12:38 PM
Obviously a small caliber handgun. And this is why Congress should not be able to dictate the guns and caliber of guns that the American people are allowed to own.
HR 1022
ericire12 on June 28, 2007 at 12:39 PM
What kind of major haul did they expect by knocking off a Subway.
When people say they don’t believe in evolution, I think it’s easy to point at a case like this and say, that right there is a classic case of natural selection taking two morons out of the gene pool.
e-pirate on June 28, 2007 at 1:04 PM
You mean the reporter didn’t refer to the villain as a gunshot victim? My town newspaper is notorious for referring to villains as victims no matter what the bad guy did.
KCtheKat on June 28, 2007 at 1:07 PM
One more reason why the best form of gun control is a steady hand.
HOO-rah.
manwithblackhat on June 28, 2007 at 1:16 PM
“Law into his own hands” my white Irish patootie! He was defending himself from someone who, it appears, was about to kill him and everyone else.
Often a robber will have people move to a back room in order to make sure the bodies are out of sight long enough for him to get away. take a look at crime stats where the victim was out of sight. If you have the means to defend yourself, NEVER, EVER, go into an un-windowed room at the behest of an armed robber if you can avoid it.
Random Numbers (Brian Epps) on June 28, 2007 at 1:33 PM
The only thing that I disagree with is why should you have to have a license to carry?
The second amendment gives us the right to carry and says nothing about have to get a license.
I am a member of gunowners.org and all Americans should be very concerned right now. The ATF is systematically closing down gun shops across the nation using paper work technicalities. They have been successful in shutting down over half the Gun Dealers in the USA in the last 15 years.
In addition,Carolyn McCarthy was able to ram her new massive gun control bill, H.R. 2640, using secret closed door back room deals and was successful in getting passed by a voice vote only on June 13th.
GOA analysis:
“Consider the facts. In 1968, Congress laid out several criteria for banning Americans from owning guns — a person can’t be a felon, a drug user, an illegal alien, etc. Well, one of the criteria which will disqualify you from owning or buying a gun is if you are “adjudicated as a mental defective.” Now, in 1968, that term referred to a person who was judged not guilty of a crime by reason of insanity.
Well, that was 1968. By 2000, President Bill Clinton had stretched that definition to mean a military veteran who has had a lawful authority (like a shrink) decree that a person has PTS. Can you see how politicians love to stretch the meaning of words in the law… especially when it comes to banning guns?
After all, who would have thought when the original Brady law was passed in 1993, that it would be used to keep people with outstanding traffic tickets from buying guns; or couples with marriage problems from buying guns; or military vets with nightmares from buying guns?”
I urge all of you that value your 2nd amendment rights to contact your senators and have them oppose H.R. 2640.The Gun Grabbers are still working behind the scenes to take away your right to own a firearm.
ScottyDog on June 28, 2007 at 1:35 PM
OT: Did anyone notice the ticker tape stories streaming though the bottom of the news video? Very interesting…especially the one about Jose Luis de Miranda.
kiakjones on June 28, 2007 at 1:43 PM
Wow. A marine pummels a punk, this story, the amnesty bill, and the Supreme Court ruling on race in education. Today’s looking to be one of the best days in a long time.
jaleach on June 28, 2007 at 1:57 PM
sadly, that reporter was only mouthing the quote from the police when he said ‘legally armed and well within his rights.’
The newspaper characterized the situation:
What a load of crap. Some others have commented on this already but I have to pile on. This is the exact polar opposite of being “well within his rights.” Given the events in this story, it is unbelieveable to me that the reporter still feels the need to cast aspersions on this 70 year old man’s actions as lawless.
It’s a shining example of the MSM’s ignorance and bias on the issue of gun ownership and use, in the face of a clear illustration of how the second amendment is a blessing for the citizens of our nation.
TexasDan on June 28, 2007 at 2:21 PM
Also a complete mischaracterization of the police statment. Dishonest in the extreme.
TexasDan on June 28, 2007 at 2:24 PM
Hmm. Does John Stossel count as a reporter?
JackOfClubs on June 28, 2007 at 2:51 PM
Joey1974,
Yea it was…but it’s normal blog spout on the Left Coast. I occasionally post in a famous far lefty blog,( different userid) in an identical “way over the top” progressive style and last week I was invited to become a moderator…and I accepted…and I’ll do a great job too.. I have come to understand that these are not bad people, just uninformed and unknowledgeable about the world, history, and human nature..Well, some are over medicated.
{No folks, I never cross post the incendiary stuff that gives ‘em a bad rap, just a sweet bit of irony and sarcasm…that they obviously love.}
ursa5000 on June 28, 2007 at 2:55 PM
I don’t know if the writer here is being drearily trite or deliberately sleazy, but it’s the reporter saying the customer “took the law into his own hands,” not the police. And whoever said it, the claim is utterly false. The customer absolutely did not supplant the rule of law with his own judgment; he legally defended himself within the clearly defined confines of the law.
The sad thing is, this is about as close to a pro-carry article as you’re going to find.
Blacklake on June 28, 2007 at 3:18 PM
And the customer that protected himself was 71 years old.
There was the marine earlier this week defending himself, also in his 70’s.
And I came across this story about an 87 year old woman who set a bear snare, shot the bear when she caught it, then climbed a tree to hoist the 440 pound body into the truck!
Money Quote: “We tied a rope on it, and I couldn’t get it out, so I went up in a tree and I hooked it around some limbs on a big spruce there, and he backed the truck right in under the tree for me, and I lowered it down in the truck,” she explained.
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/newfoundland-labrador/story/2007/06/26/black-bear.html
Let’s here it for the seniors.
Canadian Infidel on June 28, 2007 at 3:24 PM
The only thing unusual about this story is that it got some publicity.
I happened to be in Fort Wayne a year or two back for a few months and there were three incidents where citizens with concealed carry permits shot a robber to death. One at a liquor store, one a gas station, and the last in his own home.
From what I could tell, Indiana has the best concealed carry laws in the country. And they honor CCPs from all other States.
jaime on June 28, 2007 at 3:54 PM
Make that guy a hero sandwich!
sonnyspats1 on June 28, 2007 at 4:00 PM
Reminds me of the scene in Indiana Jones where he shoots the guy brandishing a sword. I laughed and clapped my hands. I’m doing the same right now.
miron on June 28, 2007 at 4:07 PM
It in not the primary responsibility of police to protect anyone. They are to enforce the law (Lar for those of you who wish John Kerry was POTUS).
Point is…You are your own first responder. This gentleman proves the point. If he were my father or grandfather or even an acquaintance; I would give him a hug and tell him “I’m sorry you had to go through such an ordeal but thank you for having the balls to do what you know is right!”
spike on June 28, 2007 at 4:31 PM
I think stories like this are great. Like the ex-marine that beat up the pickpocket. people are just sick of being pushed around.
PowWow on June 28, 2007 at 4:34 PM
I’m celebrating LIFE! The lives of the law abiding citizens!
VikingGoneWild on June 28, 2007 at 4:37 PM
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