Would-be bank rubber walks into bank high on drugs, wearing a ski mask, fires into ceiling.
In what looks like less than a second, bank guard (and former deputy) Brian Harrison draws his own weapon and fires, hitting the suspect.
The entire gun battle, with several shots fired from both robber and guard, is less than 10 seconds and ends with the robber dead from multiple hits.
Some might quibble about Harrison’s stance and grip (as the link does), but the video makes it obvious that going for quick reaction time over form was the right decision in this case…
Tags: bank robber, Crime, Guns, Illinois
“Some might quibble about Harrison’s stance and grip …” I know, I know, but the man seems to have a cool head, he is aware of his surroundings (he glances around for other perps) and he got the job done efficiently. No innocents harmed. Did you notice the poor terrified clerks crawling out after the hero has the scene under control?
Sure, it wasn’t some ideal gunfight, but pffftt… everything seems to have worked out right.
I mean, he was in a good spot (no back to the door, etc.). Recognized what was happening. Reacted immediately. Used cover. Shot what needed shooting. Got hits (looks like his first shot was most effective).
I am curious. At about 0:09, the guard’s back is to us and it LOOKS like he’s racking the slide. Malfunction? I am curious exactly what happened there.
Sure people are going to armchair this because THEY would have handled it better (rolleyes).
But I really have no problems with this.
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Hanzo: Did you notice the poor terrified clerks crawling out after the hero has the scene under control?
I’m cool with that, because I am guessing the security guard likely told them to stay down until all was cleared. They did right getting down and staying down. Lives come first.