MO: CCW holder shoots alleged robber

[swdr]

From March 19th
--> Man with concealed weapon shoots alleged robber

Riccardo Crossland used a pellet gun to rob a man legally carrying a real gun outside a Bridgeton motel Tuesday morning and ended up shot, police said.

Crossland went off to a hospital with wounds of the hand and leg; the victim went on his way with the congratulations of police.

"Here was a robbery where we have a good ending for once," said Bridgeton Police Major Don Steinman, who said the shooting was clearly self-defense.

The 23-year-old victim holds a concealed-carry permit from his home state of Florida, which is honored in Missouri, officials said.


"He had his gun aimed at my face," the robbery victim said in an interview granted on the condition that his name and hometown not be used. "I definitely thought he was going to shoot me, so I started firing."

Crossland's weapon turned out to be a pellet gun that resembled a .45-caliber handgun, police said. The victim had a real .45 in his waistband. ...

[Dan M.]

Originally Posted by swdr

From March 19th
--> Man with concealed weapon shoots alleged robber

Wounds of the hand and leg?

[TaxMan]

Training time???

[swdr]

Originally Posted by Dan M.

Wounds of the hand and leg?

Often automatic (and very excited) reaction is to start shooting as soon (even before?!) the gun clears leather (or kydex) and put holes in the ground leading up to the assailant. Better training helps avoid running dry before the muzzle comes on target.

[swdr]

Originally Posted by TaxMan

Training time???

Now there's a thought.