WWII vet, 92, kills intruder with single shot in Kentucky

[ODDJOB UNO]

man, DARWIN sure gets around these days.

[Baz]

But what about the guy in the truck vs. cyclist thread who said he had a problem that the truck driver didn't try to drive away rather than shoot the attacker.

I wonder if he has a problem that this gentleman didn't try to flee from the intruders before shooting as a last resort?

Isn't it the same thing - exhaust all options before using your firearm?

I realize this was in his home and the other was in his truck but seems to me that poster should be asking the same question here.

Now who was that???

[BlueSkyJaunte]

You know, you're right. The old git should have just sat there and let the 3 thugs take what they wanted. We all know they would've just left without hurting him. Crikey, mate!

[billh1963]

One shot....one kill.

Nothing to see here.... hand wringers need to move along....

[Porsche-O-Phile]

With a .22 no less! Way to go gramps!

[KFC911]

Originally Posted by Baz

But what about the guy in the truck vs. cyclist thread who said he had a problem that the truck driver didn't try to drive away rather than shoot the attacker.

I wonder if he has a problem that this gentleman didn't try to flee from the intruders before shooting as a last resort?

Isn't it the same thing - exhaust all options before using your firearm?

I realize this was in his home and the other was in his truck but seems to me that poster should be asking the same question here.

Now who was that???

Your post probably wasn't directed towards me, but I was on that other thread too, and imo here is the difference:

1) Break into anyone's home...be prepared to die.
2) Big difference between someone escalating a "fist fight" when there are other options. Particularly if you are a pretty large, physically fit Marine, and you are REALLY not in danger of losing your life imo.
3) Each situation should be analyzed with rational logic

Kudos to the old gentleman...I would not have retreated, nor sought other options (except for his choice in weapon) in this situation either .

ps: It's always been that way in NC...I doubt there is a single DA that would press charges, and certainly no jury would convict if one (with an agenda) did.

[flatbutt]

it must have been a head shot? a body shot with a .22 wouldn't be lethal unless it hit an artery I would think. at 92 he shouldn't be expected to retreat. At that age clearly he shoots faster than he can run.

[BK911]

Originally Posted by speeder

Good for him. I hope I can still be making contributions to society at that age.

For the most part I agree with this statement.
However, I do not feel B&E deserves the death penalty.
However2, somebody breaking into a home at a time when the home owner is there, is likely prepared to deal with the situation. So physical harm is very possible and I feel the home owner was justified.
Case closed.

[Head416]

Originally Posted by flatbutt

it must have been a head shot? a body shot with a .22 wouldn't be lethal unless it hit an artery I would think. at 92 he shouldn't be expected to retreat. At that age clearly he shoots faster than he can run.

Not sure, but:

“He kicked the door and as soon as he got inside, it was all over,” Jones told WLWT-TV.

“I was hoping another one would come up – I aimed right for his heart,” Jones, who served in the U.S. Army Air Forces from 1941 through 1946, told The Cincinnati Enquirer.

[9dreizig]

Originally Posted by flatbutt

it must have been a head shot? a body shot with a .22 wouldn't be lethal unless it hit an artery I would think. at 92 he shouldn't be expected to retreat. At that age clearly he shoots faster than he can run.

I respectfully disagree.. the guy died in the car,, a lung shot would have done this no problem. In general,, humans don't take lead well..

[oilcan]

Great

[Joeaksa]

Originally Posted by gshase

I thought for sure that a M1 Garand would be in this story.

Nah, he saves this for the long distance work!

[on2wheels52]

Originally Posted by gshase

I thought for sure that a M1 Garand would be in this story.

If he was anything like my dad he never wanted to see another Garand.
Jim

[futuresoptions]

Story brings a tear to my eye... Good to see there are still men with a set of Cahones on the planet instead of the flower dusted metrosexuals that have taken over the feed lot...

[jyl]

Pffft. If he'd bayoneted them, then we'd be talking.