Last night in my city, a former Marine fired two rounds at one of four thugs that accosted him and his wife in the wee hours of the morning. All involved were leaving a theater after a late showing of The Dark Night Rises (or whatever it's called.) Apparently, the "youths" had already been warned after disruptive behavior in the theater. After they left, at least one tried to re-enter to retrieve a forgotten cellphone. The Marine and his wife were evidently in his way. The wife was shoved, the Marine punched in the face, and the suspect's friends came to join. At that time, the male victim drew his lawfully-carried weapon and fired. Neither shot connected, but one was close, leaving a hole in the suspect's hat. All fled, but a vehicle was stopped and four arrests were made.