Posted on 07/15/2022 8:13:38 AM PDT by grundle
Video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfVePZrecJc
Burglars realized they chose the wrong home when they were confronted by an armed homeowner who just happened to be a US veteran.
Clayton County, Georgia – A man told Fox 5 Atlanta that he wanted to protect his wife and home after he saw three burglars on his front lawn on his Ring camera.
Whitfield Smith said he saw one of the burglars trying to break into his BMW parked in his driveway so he grabbed his rifle and ran outside in his pajamas and flip-flops.
“My first thought was to protect my house and protect my property. I just wanted to get the intruders away,” Whitfield Smith said.
“As I keep looking at the Ring camera I noticed a young man running from the neighbor’s yard across my yard and into the street to meet up with two other gentlemen,” Smith said.
“He sprints up my driveway. I can see from the camera he’s hunched down wearing a grey hoodie, and he has a firearm in his hand. He tries to get into the BMW in the driveway. The door’s locked,” Smith added.
“I grab my rifle and I head outside,” Smith said.
Smith is seen on the surveillance video exchanging gunfire with the burglars.
Smith used his BMW as a shield as the burglars fired at him.
“I don’t want to die at home. I survived Afghanistan and everywhere else. To die at home? In my own yard,” Smith told Fox 5 Atlanta.
The three suspects are still at large and Clayton County police are urging anyone with information to call authorities.
Christina Laila is a responsible reporter; she did not blab about the robbery victims name or exact location.
I glad this Veteran is safe. Looks like he need more Ranger Time.
I glad this Veteran is safe. Looks like he need more Ranger Time.
Classic reason for the 2nd Amendment.
“Hoodies” says all you need to know.
The 2nd Amendment isn’t about burglars.🤔
Police last to arrive at crime scene.
Yep.
It absolutely is. It is about other things as well.
“The 2nd Amendment isn’t about burglars.🤔”
At the most basic, the 2nd Amendment is about protecting oneself and one’s family from threats. ANY threat.
More Ranger Time AND use available cover
I wonder if he would like a job as a cop in south Texas?
He’s lucky he didn’t fall down when he was backing up.
“I wonder if he would like a job as a cop in south Texas?”
They could use him. Address the burglars with no armor and only wearing flip flops.
Atlanta cannibals looking for human flesh. What else is new? /spit
Yes it is it’s about protection.
Amen if we lose it we lose liberty.
The very best suppression is hitting the enemy.
Odd that he advanced without seeking cover or concealment in order to observe and defend.
If I see multiple threats outside my front door, I'm not engaging from my front door.
Glad he's ok!
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