Posted on 12/19/2015 10:07:06 AM PST by richardb72
Calumet City, Illinois, December 17, 2015
A Calumet City resident prevented a gunmen from robbing him by pulling out his gun and firing it at the would-be robber, Midlothian police reported.
The 68-year-old man, who has a concealed-carry gun permit, told police that a man tried to rob him and his 9-year-old son Dec. 5 in the 3300 block of 147th Street.
A witness said he heard people arguing outside, heard four or five gunshots and saw a man running through back yards heading south on Turner Avenue, according to police. . . .
Salt Lake City, Utah, December 15, 2015
He “produced a firearm, pointing it at the EMT first responders,†Jensen wrote. . . .
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If it will save just one life..........
Works for me.
Double WOW. CCW. ..... 68.....,..9 year old son!
Yeah, that’s what I was thinking. If true, he’s got more patience than I do. Plus he must be planning on being around for a while. Probably grand-son, but these days............
Fact, people who deter crime using a legal gun, rarely if ever report the incident lest they become the criminal. It’s usually reported if someone is shot.
Double WOW. CCW. ..... 68.....,..9 year old son!
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I’m 70 and have a 15 year old son and 17 year old daughter.
(Mine are adopted)
Bump for reference.
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