The firearm he used at the scumbag.I love the Springfield XD!!!
Posted on 03/11/2010 6:47:10 AM PST by greatdefender
A local man fights to protect his home from an intruder who breaks in, in the middle of the night. The Delhi Township man grabbed his gun - and fired two shots at the intruder. The burglar broke into his home off Hillside Avenue early Monday morning. Local 12's Shawn Ley spoke with the homeowner who was fighting for his safety, just before he leaves to fight for our country.
Kevin Boyle- "I came around the corner and looked down and saw my door was open."
And that's when Boyle came face to face with every homeowners fear:an intruder, in his home in the middle of the night. That burglar thought he found the perfect place to rob. Boyle's home at the end of a steep, private drive - no one around to see or hear him break in. But Boyle was home. And his powerful .45 caliber handgun was right nearby.
"I kind of crouched down like this, I was against the wall ... I was looking around and I saw the guy right here. I told him not to move and he reached around and pulled out what looked exactly like a gun, he started bringing it up. I fired two rounds as I was running back to get behind the wall for cover and called the cops."
"911 emergency dispatcher Rose. I fired two rounds and he took off running into the woods."
Shots at such close range by such a powerful weapon, it's hard to believe the burglar wasn't hit - if he had, a shot from this gun would have done serious damage, perhaps even killed him. That burglar having no idea Boyle was home, was armed, comes from a police family ... and has big plans for his future. "Yes, sir. I'm going to be a Marine."
Boyle ships out for marine training in two months. he got some early training in crime and protection early this morning. "I'm glad no one got hurt, including him. He probably thought he could get in for a quick little burglary and luckily I was ready to keep myself safe."
A K-9 tracked the burglar to the end of the driveway there on Hillside, indicating to police that a car was there waiting. Tonight police are asking if anyone saw a car speeding off of Hillside Avenue around one this morning to give them a call.
The intruder is described as a white man, six foot tall and 170 pounds. He was wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans at the time. Call Crimestoppers if you can help. The number is 352-3040.
The firearm he used at the scumbag.I love the Springfield XD!!!
After the Marines get hold of him, he’ll be rather more adept in its use.
“When an armed man guardeth his home, thieves are as Swiss-cheese in the night air.” - Book of Stoner, Chapter 15, Verse 223 ...
Ok, so he’s got the guts but maybe first thing he needs some training at the range.
Attention all burglars! Mr. Boyle is currently in residence, and he has a gun. But please be aware, Mr. Boyle will be leaving the country in two months and his house -- which is a perfect target -- will soon be unoccupied.
‘if he had, a shot from this gun would have done serious damage, perhaps even killed him”
perhaps? A .45 center mass has a 87% one shot stop.
Once he gets through boot camp, his marksmanship will take a quantum leap.
Then and only then will he rate an “OoooRah”.
And when he’s done with his training he’ll be able to catch those bullets with his teeth and spit them back. I love marines.
blue hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans at the time .................................... Oh yeah, he’ll be easy to ID in that outfit. Its the duty uniform for felons.
I think he has what it takes to be a fine Marine.
“I think he has what it takes to be a fine Marine.”
That’s possible. He has to get through boot camp first, though. Once that happens, then he can wear the title of Marine. Not until. That’s just the way it works.
I say this because I am a Marine. :)
Of course, you’re right. I was just thinking that the guy has guts. In our PC military, that’s a pretty good qualification right there. He has the bravery down pat; let’s see how he does with the rest.
When he gets into our present combat, he will have to let the other guy fire first.
I was in the Corps before that concept. Intruders be forewarned!
Semper Fire First
It doesn’t say whether or not he is going to boot camp at Parris Island, or OCS, in Quantico. He wouldn’t qual on the pistol at PI, that would only happen at his MOS school, depending upon what job he gets. OTOH, if he’s going to OCS, he won’t qual with the pistol until he gets commissioned, and goes to TBS. Undoubtedly, though, he will receive the finest firearms....er, weapons training that our Nation has to offer. Then, if he ever has to face an unpleasant situation as the past one, hopefully there will be two cartridges to the center mass, and a little pink mist on the wall behind the intruder.
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