Well, folks, it seems like the Wild West atmosphere is alive and well in Texas. In a story that’s part crime drama, part action thriller, a Dollar General manager in Harris County turned the tables on an alleged robber armed with nothing more than an airsoft gun.

According to reports from Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, the incident unfolded at about 1:16 p.m. at a retail store on Ella Boulevard. Picture this: A 30-year-old suspect walks into the store, threatens an employee with what appears to be a gun, and demands access to the store’s safe. The quick-thinking employee tells the would-be robber he doesn’t know the code and calls for the store’s manager. Now, here comes the twist. The manager confronts the suspect not with the safe code, but with his own firearm.

The manager allegedly shot the suspect twice, who then fled the scene in a gold-colored Jaguar. But karma had other plans. The suspect crashed into a metro bus just 50 yards away from the store, passed out from blood loss, and was later pronounced dead at the hospital.

Now, you’re probably wondering about the airsoft gun. These toys look incredibly realistic and shoot non-lethal plastic pellets using springs and compressed air. But when you’re staring down the barrel of one, it’s hard to tell the difference. As Sheriff Gonzalez rightly put it, “they don’t know what kind of pistol it is.”

The Jaguar the suspect was driving was suspected to be involved in another incident days before the shooting. As for the manager, a grand jury will decide whether any charges should be filed over the lethal shooting. And while we wait for their verdict, let’s remember this: Every person has the right to defend themselves, their employees, and their property.

So, what’s the takeaway here? Maybe it’s that crime doesn’t pay. Or perhaps it’s a reminder that the right to self-defense is as vital today as it was in the days of the Wild West. But for me, it’s this: If you’re thinking about robbing a store in Texas, you might want to think again. Because in the Lone Star State, the good guys aren’t just in the movies—they’re managing Dollar General stores, too.