[JimRed]

I'm not going to get into some hand to hand combat with somebody," he said.

Not with a 20 year old Marine, anyway!

[Captain Rhino]

Even Marines will tell you that, if you have a loaded and functional gun, getting into hand-to-hand is just...well, stupid.

Glad the Marine didn’t get shot. Kudos to the homeowner for his restraint.

The Marine has got some explaining to do to his First Sergeant when the incident hits the blotter. Hope he also reflects on how @#$%!! lucky he is to still be alive.