A Fair Portrayal of a Defensive Gun Use
Rarely do you see a story about someone who is not in law enforcement who uses a gun for self defense told in a way that doesn’t spin against gun ownership and use. This one is a refreshing change.
… “When she pulled over to check her tires one of those person in that other car got out and attempted to rob her at knife point.”
But what the thief didn’t expect happened next. Coppinger says the female driver pulled out her handgun.
“She pointed that at her attacker and he backed away, got in the car and they fled.” …
Quite simply she used a gun judiciously to deter a crime against her. She didn’t lose her mind and go on a rampage killing people because she was carrying a gun.
I congratulate Jared Broyles and KFSM-TV for running this story.
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Great story! And quite refreshing. More confrontations should come out this way. That would actually have an effect on crime.
Comment by Jennifer — December 18, 2008 @ 4:36 pm