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Man pulls gun at church during self-defence argument

Man pulls gun at church during self-defence argument | iNFOnews.ca
This undated photo provided by the Port St. Lucie County Jail shows George Meyer who was arrested Sunday, Aug, 13, 2017, in Port St. Lucie, Fla., Authorities say Meyer pulled a gun on a martial arts instructor at a church during an argument over using firearms for self-defense. A Port St. Lucie Police Department report says martial arts instructor Christopher Lasala was talking to parents about an after school martial arts program and mentioned that a gun was not always the best choice for self-defense as it can easily be taken away. Meyer overheard the discussion and interjected himself by pulling a gun from his pocket, pointing it at the teacher, and said "Bang, your dead". Meyer was charged for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill, carrying concealed firearm, exhibition of firearm on school property, and improper exhibition of a firearm. (Port St. Lucie County Jail via AP)

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. – Authorities say a Florida man pulled a gun on a martial arts instructor at a church during an argument over using firearms for self-defence.

A Port St. Lucie police report says martial arts instructor Christopher Lasala was at Grace Christian Academy on Sunday discussing with parents an afterschool class he is starting. When one asked about guns, Lasala replied they aren’t always the best choice for self-defence.

Lasala and witnesses told police that 61-year-old George Meyer overheard Lasala and said martial arts are useless. They say he then pulled a handgun, pointed it at Lasala and said, “Bang, you’re dead.” Meyer soon put his gun away and left.

Meyer later told police he pulled the gun, but didn’t point it. He has been charged with aggravated assault.

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