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brentfoto · February 12, 2009, 02:20 PM

That was a justifiable shoot judging from the video. Slam-dunk. I don't see how the guard could've acted more valiantly.

It bothered me a little bit that the owner had apparently stated he had to hire the guard. I'm curious about the hx of this store re robberies, and if this particular robber had any contact with the store before.

Unfortunate incident. I feel sorry for the guard that he had to do what he had to do.

Was there a sight picture? Was there a variation of 'point-shooting'? Was it a one-shot stop?

Gosh, another split second and the robber would have shot the guard-did you see robber point the gun at guard after he saw him? That was really frightening.

I hope it (guard's gun) wasn't a .45.

February 12, 2009, 02:20 PM	#6
brentfoto Senior Member Join Date: August 20, 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 362	That was a justifiable shoot judging from the video. Slam-dunk. I don't see how the guard could've acted more valiantly. It bothered me a little bit that the owner had apparently stated he had to hire the guard. I'm curious about the hx of this store re robberies, and if this particular robber had any contact with the store before. Unfortunate incident. I feel sorry for the guard that he had to do what he had to do. Was there a sight picture? Was there a variation of 'point-shooting'? Was it a one-shot stop? Gosh, another split second and the robber would have shot the guard-did you see robber point the gun at guard after he saw him? That was really frightening. I hope it (guard's gun) wasn't a .45. Last edited by brentfoto; February 12, 2009 at 02:30 PM.