Open Carry Goes Horribly Wrong: Victim Shot After Attempting to Retrieve Stolen Gun

A man was shot and killed after suspects stole his firearm at a gas station. Colion Noir used the incident to highlight the dangers of open carry and careless firearm handling.

Security footage showed three suspects targeting the victim before grabbing his pistol. The man pleaded for his gun back, but the suspects ignored him. Instead, they shot him—likely with his own firearm.

Noir warned gun owners that open carry comes with risks, especially in urban areas where criminals look to steal weapons. He emphasized that gas stations are hotspots for crime, where predators wait for moments of opportunity.

“This is why I stopped carrying at 3 o’clock,” Noir explained, referring to the traditional hip-carry position. He pointed out that a lifted shirt can expose a firearm, making it an easy target. Instead, he prefers appendix carry, which allows better control and concealment.

Noir stressed that criminals do not fear guns—they seek them. “These kids aren’t walking into a store to buy a gun legally. They’re looking to steal them,” he said. He urged concealed carriers to remain aware of their surroundings and ensure their firearms stay hidden.

He also issued a stark warning: If someone steals your gun, do not chase after them. “They’re not going to give it back,” he said.

The victim in this case tragically learned that lesson the hardest way possible.

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