Watching this video in slow motion, you'll see two masked men one obviously armed enter the gas station/ convenience store, as the U.S. Marine vet turns to exit and notices the two. He hesitates for a slip second to surprise the first suspect by reaching to grab his gun and shove it up. As he does, the gunman retracts and pulls the gun away. In the next frame you see the gun, still in his hand aimed at the floor as the Marine takes the suspect down and the second thief flees out the door.
It's a very good thing the Marine was able to over power the gunman and disarm him without somehow getting shot. If you look closely, the shooter had his finger on the trigger. It was very important that Marine acted quickly surprising him before he had time to react. This is what a hero looks like! Ooh-rah. I'll add one more thing. This news station, 9News that posted this story headlined the post as "FORMER MARINE". There is no such thing based on the U.S. Marines, I've had the privilege to know. Once a Marine, ALWAYS a Marine and this hero is PROOF! Thank you ALL who serve. God bless our troops and our veterans. We are SO lucky to share this nation with you AND because of you. MJ