Gotta love the concealed hand gun law!Retired Marine and former Pan Am/Delta Pilot John Lovell is Top Gun at Subway Sandwich Shop Plantation, Florida:Last week police were called to investigate an attempted armed robbery: The 71-year-old retired Marine who opened fire on two robbers at a Plantation, Florida, Subway shop late Wednesday, killing one and critically wounding the other, is described as John Lovell, a former helicopter pilot for two presidents. He doesn't drink, he doesn't smoke, and he works out every day. Mr. Lovell was a man of action Wednesday night. According to Plantation police, two masked gunmen came into the Subway at1949 N. Pine Rd. just after 11 p.m. There was a lone diner, Mr. Lovell, who was finishing his meal. After robbing the cashier, the two men attempted to shove Mr. Lovell into a bathroom and rob him as well. They got his money, but then Mr. Lovell pulled his handgun and opened fire. He shot one of the thieves in the head and chest and the other in the head. When police arrived, they found one of the men in the shop, K-9 Units found the other in the bushes of a nearby business. They also found cash strewn around the front of the sandwich shop according to Detective Robert Rettig of the Plantation Police Department. Both men were taken to the Broward General Medical Center , where one, Donicio Arrindell, 22, of North Lauderdale died. The other, 21-year-old Frederick Gadson of Fort Lauderdale is in critical but stable condition. Mr. Lovell was a pilot in the Marine Corps, flying former Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson. He later worked as a pilot for Pan Am and Delta Airlines. He is not expected to be charged authorities said. ''He was in fear for his life,'' Detective Rettig said, "These criminals ought to realize that most men in their 70's have military backgrounds and aren't intimidated by idiots." Something tells me this old Marine wasn't 'in fear for his life', even though his life was definitely at risk. The only thing he could be charged with is participating in an unfair fight. One 71- year young Marine against two punks. Two head shots and one center body mass shot. Outstanding shooting! That'll teach them not to get between a Marine and his meal. Florida law allows eligible citizens to carry a concealed weapon. Don't you just love a story with a happy ending?
NEVER Fuk with a Marine during Chow time! He did exactly what he was supposed to do. Always engage the first target with 2 rounds.
No such thing as a warning shot...that's just a wasted round. And you never shoot to wound. Hit or miss.....so makes the hits count!
I got my first rifle for my 9th birthday but y'all should see TC's boy Taylor not only is he a good kid who is quick witted but he has a dead eye thru a scope he wants to be an Engineer and I admire that but he would be one hell of a Military Sniper that boy would make sure they all come home alive
The only thing he could be charged with is participating in an unfair fight. the only 'unfair fight' is a fight you lose....
Hope he didn't eat Subway's ice..... Wouldn't want to see that man die of some nasty shit poisoning......
The Flaw in that story " He doesn't drink, he doesn't smoke, and he works out every day" I mean I thought Marines drank - I thought its manditory how can he call him self a marine if he doesn't drink? something smells fishy to me
If some punk tried to rob me, a 67 yo vet , he might over power me but I would die trying to defend myself.
It is not uncommon for Marines (or any other veteran) with combat related PTSD to give up drinking. It can lead to bad things... I rarely drink anymore. And when I do, I have a few and call it a night. I used to drink like a fish....but have since cut back. So it doesn't surprise me at all to see a Marine veteran taking care of his body. Remove the toxins, alcohol, and drugs, eat right, and exercise. No shame in that at all.
