Police Stress Self-Defense After Armed Robbery With AK-47

By James England

MIDLAND, TEXAS — After a man was held at gunpoint and forced to get into the vehicle with a man brandishing an AK-47 variant rifle, police are urging extreme caution for citizens of Midland, Texas. In this particular case, the man held at gunpoint also had a firearm of his own and was able to fight his way free.

According to News West 9, Officer John Kerrigan of the Midland Police Department urges citizens to be good witnesses and get to safety when stuck in similar situations. Using a firearm for safety is serious business.

“There’s so many people playing video games and you kill somebody and it’s no big deal, you just reset. Well in real life you don’t get the reset button,” said Kerrigan.

The victim of this latest crime had a license to carry a concealed handgun and did so. While the suspects were distracted, he was able to draw his handgun and use it to secure a retreat from the vehicle.

“If that’s what you need to do then you do it,” said Kerrigan.

Police were able to arrive shortly after the incident and are investigating it. The man, however, is fine due to his proper usage of his …Read the Rest

Source:: Concealed Nation