Failing economy creates desperate times, and desperate people. Look for more of them as times get worse. A couple of weeks ago a woman robbed a local Credit Union in a big box store. An off duty cop watched her escape and followed her. He then called for the officers to come to his location where he pointed the robber out. 20 minutes and the robber was in custody.
I keep remembering an incident that took place about five or six years ago. A young punk came into a Quick Stop, and pulled a gun on the cashier. Young punk was screaming at the cashier to give him the money. Punk suddenly felt the barrel of a gun at the base of his skull. He looked around and five of us had drawn guns pointed at him. The person that had nudged the back of his head with the pistol told him to lay the pistol on the counter, quietly walk to the door, then run like hell. Don't look back till you are two blocks away or I'll shoot you. The punk did as told. We all put our guns away.
The guy doing the talking was an off duty cop. Said he did not want to have to take him in and do the paperwork. He said hopefully he put enough fear in the young man that he won't do anything like that again. Being a small city, I am sure that cop found out who he was the next day or so. I also got a feeling the first time that young man does any thing this cop will be all over him.
By the way, the officer thanked us for the back-up. If it had been one on one, he might have tried something. But five to one, was too many to face. The officer laughed saying when the young man turned around and saw all the guns pointing at him he thought he pooped his pants. I just remember the fear in his face when he looked around. That is the only time I have drawn my pistol since getting my Concealed Carry Permit. One other time just showing it caused panic amoungst the guys with knives. Hope I never have to draw it again, but it's there if I need it.
