By Police1 Staff
Many variables influence a police officer’s response time, which is why citizens should be prepared to handle themselves when a situation turns sour. The following five people proved they had what it took to fend off a threat when they were in danger. It may not have been done within policy guidelines, but you have to admire the mindset.
 | Former WWE champ catches burglar Former WWE champ Daniel Bryan subdued a burglar by using a choke hold until officers arrived, and reportedly told police the suspect was lucky his wife, WWE co-star Brie Bella didn’t get to him first. |
 | Tulsa homeowner hogties would-be burglar Police say the homeowner heard someone trying to break into his home, tied them up with rope, and left them in the yard until police arrived. |
 | Stubborn store owner, 96, refuses armed robber 96-year-old Margaretta Wolf stood her ground and then some when an armed burglar demanded she open her cash register. |
 | Private investigator, war vet thwarts robbery with own gun A veteran of 4 tours in Iraq, a former prison guard, and gun owner had a split-second reaction when he found hmself face-to-face with a gun. |
 | Woman tweets as she attacks burglar with bear mace A photographer live-tweeted as she retaliated against a burglar with bear spray and a samurai sword, eventually tweeting that police ‘got him!’ when they found a suspect covered in the orange mace. |