Prior to being mugged I did not feel I had to carry a gun. However, I knew how to shoot a gun very proficiently. As a boy, I used to play cowboys and Indians all the time.

That's all. Your memory isn't even working normally. The fifth shot hit Ramseur's arm on the way into his left side.

The incident has been cited as a contributing factor to the groundswell movement against urban crime and disorder and successful National Rifle Association campaigns to loosen restrictions on the concealed carrying of firearms. It sparked a nationwide debate on race and crime in major cities and the legal limits of self-defense. He surrendered to police nine days later and was eventually charged with attempted murder assault reckless endangerment and several firearms offenses.