Attempted Robbery Thwarted After Gun Jams

By Tom Knighton

You know what is one of the greatest gifts in the world for the law-abiding, armed citizen? Incompetent bad guys. They tend to make our lives just a bit easier. Often, their incompetence gets them locked up long before they could hurt the armed citizen or someone they care about, which is fantastic. Sometimes, however, they don’t. Even then, their incompetence can become a big benefit.

Like what happened outside of a Myrtle Beach, SC church last week.

The suspect approached the victim — a security guard — at the Grand Strand Baptist Church around 11 pm on Thursday as people inside prepared for a weekend event. The suspect asked the guard if he had change for a $20 bill, but as the guard reached for his wallet, the suspect trained a gun on his stomach and then took the wallet.

The guard pulled his own gun as the suspect began walking away. In response, the suspect fired a shot, which struck the guard’s car door. Then as the guard returned fire, the suspect attempted to fire a second shot, but his gun apparently jammed. The guard then seized the opportunity and emptied his weapon, striking the suspect multiple times.

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Source:: Bearing Arms