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Armed Veteran Homeowner Gets Into Wild Shootout with Burglars on His Front Lawn (VIDEO)
Gateway Pundit ^ | July 14, 2022 | Cristina Laila

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.


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To: grundle

They give a good camera shot of his weapon. Is that one of those scary assault weapons?

I think I want one like his.


21 posted on 07/15/2022 9:25:21 AM PDT by gitmo (If your theology doesn't become your biography, what good is it?)
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To: Rappini
He’s lucky he didn’t fall down when he was backing up.

Yep. And in flip flops. No stable base to fire from while running backwards. Lucky he didn't hit a neighbor.

22 posted on 07/15/2022 9:28:49 AM PDT by TangoLimaSierra (⭐⭐Public hangings will wake 'em up.⭐⭐)
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To: grundle

Under the new law, the home owner will have his cool assault rifle impounded. Too bad. Perhaps he should saw off the pistol grip and paint the rifle a pink color with flowers. Much less lethal that way.


24 posted on 07/15/2022 9:47:32 AM PDT by 353FMG
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To: ought-six

True.👍


25 posted on 07/15/2022 9:50:51 AM PDT by BiteYourSelf ( Earth first we'll strip mine the other planets later.)
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To: gitmo

I admire the shooter for his heart and flip-flops.


26 posted on 07/15/2022 9:57:26 AM PDT by 353FMG
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To: KingLudd

“More range time AND use available cover.”

My exact thinking on that, but, it was a very stressful situation.


27 posted on 07/15/2022 10:36:13 AM PDT by MeneMeneTekelUpharsin (Freedom is the freedom to discipline yourself so others don't have to do it for you.)
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To: Chainmail

Perhaps a shotgun might be better with less chance of accidentally killing someone a block away.


28 posted on 07/15/2022 10:36:43 AM PDT by hoosierham (Freedom isnt free)
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To: MeneMeneTekelUpharsin

very stressful situation

Indeed. I’ve been thinking about the situation since I saw the vid. The stress has to be incredible. The guy did great. I hope I never have to find out how I would do in a similar situation.


29 posted on 07/15/2022 11:44:01 AM PDT by KingLudd
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To: KingLudd

I have thought about a scenario where cars were between me and the perp. My decision us to fall to the ground and make every effort to shoot under the vehicle at the assailant’s feet. When they fall, shoot them until deceased. Pain from foot shot will probably make their weapon jump and make a run for it.


30 posted on 07/15/2022 12:27:35 PM PDT by MeneMeneTekelUpharsin (Freedom is the freedom to discipline yourself so others don't have to do it for you.)
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To: KingLudd
"I hope I never have to find out how I would do in a similar situation."

The key is to have a plan, so that you don't just react.

If I see multiple threats at my front door, I'm either staying inside to defend from a protected position, or going around to the side yard to engage from an unexpected, AND protected position.

31 posted on 07/16/2022 6:22:24 AM PDT by G Larry (Anybody notice that Satan is hard at work?)
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