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Crook Holds Up Gun Shop

2007 Reader Submission
Pending Acceptance

In New Zealand recently a man decided he needed a gun. The best way to get one would be to steal one from a gun store.

Having no actual gun himself, he decided to use a machete to threaten the clerk.

He entered the store, brandishing the machete. He reportedly screamed "Give me a gun or I'll kill you!" before being shot in the stomach by the clerk.

Although he didn't die, this certainly merits a mention for stupidity.

The clerk was sent to court by the police, but was aquitted on grounds of self-defence.

Submitted on 06/20/2007

Submitted by: Silarnon
Reference: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/1/story.cfm?c_id=1&ObjectID=10393649

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Chip said:
Definitely Keep: Honorable Mention
Attempting to rob a gun store with a machete certain deserves an Honorable Mention in my book! Thanks for sending the story, Silamon


Bruce said:
Definitely Keep: Honorable Mention
Thanks, Silarnon. This guy certainly does deserve an award for exhibiting such stupidity.


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