Retired Green Beret shoots intruder, gets court martial

MKS Views ^ | 1/29/08 | n/a

[Izzy Dunne]

this fellow had ripped my security door out of its frame.

I give up. Why do you call it a "security door" ?

[padre35]

Well, he did say he used his fishing pistol...man that is so great....LOL!

[padre35]

“Fishing gun”

In NC, it is legal to carry a .22 caliber pistol out of hunting season, most people carry them when fishing around areas were snakes could be hiding in the grass etc.

In rural areas it is not uncommon at all to see fisherman armed thusly.

[colorado tanker]

this fellow had ripped my security door out of its frame

Probably high on meth. Good work, Sarge!

[geopyg]

Yeah - the scum himself has saved the taxpayer’s money by skipping bail. Too bad Smokey didn’t drop him where he stood. I hope they catch the guy before he breaks into a house with some unprepared gal at home. However, an A++ for effort by Smokey!

[Billthedrill]

OK, now that’s funny. “Use enough gun.” If it works, it’s enough gun.

[<1/1,000,000th%]

Great post!

[SWO]

this fellow had ripped my security door out of its frame.

I give up. Why do you call it a "security door"?
I suppose because it slows them down enough to be secure in your belief you can get to your “fishing Pistol” before he gets in the house.

[devistate one four]

Yes! .22mag. is not too shabby on the ballistics side

[Professional Engineer]

LOL

[untrained skeptic]

.22 isn’t even a great caliber for accuracy. .22lr is great for accuracy. Given that this bullet bounced off, I’d wager it was just a .22 short.

It was apparently old ammo that had lost some of it's potency.

However, this isn't the first time I've heard of .22 rounds not penetrating the front of an assailant's skull.

A .22 is still better than nothing, but it would seem wise to use the most potent .22 round that you can.

Some older people have problems with their hands that dictate not using a larger caliber or heavier gun, so while a .22 isn't ideal, it still is a reasonable choice for some.

[smoothsailing]

SUPERB!!!!

Meanwhile, back in Knox County , the word is out: Don’t go messing with Smokey Taylor. He just bought a whole bunch of fresh ammo.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Savage Beast]

Hey, for everybody who wants a link to the J.C. Adams article (post #17), here's a link:

http://old.savannahnow.com/stories/011103/LOCElderlyCrimestopper.shtml

[Mr. Lucky]

I was thinkin’ of the judge who let the perp out on bail.

[snippy_about_it]

Great story. Thanks.

[BorisTheBulletDodger]

Fighting soldiers from the sky
Fearless men who jump and die
Men who mean just what they say
The brave men of the Green Berets

[freema]

Man, it feels good to read this : )

[trooprally]

Great story. Thanks for the ping.

[Mr] T

[Nachoman]

If I saw a bullet bounce off a bad guy’s head, I’d soil my shorts.

[Marine_Uncle]

May the good Lord give him some remaining years in peace, and allow him to continue to reflect back on his service rendered to his nation in honor.