7 Criminals who messed with the wrong veterans

After watching this compilation of criminals who messed with the wrong veterans, it's easy to see why veterans are the last people you want to mess with.

Taylor was on his way to the gym in Orange County, Florida when he saw a man attacking an elderly woman and trying to steal her purse. Without thinking twice, Taylor sprung into action. The purse snatcher tried to get away, but Taylor was just too fast and too big.

Thome stopped an armed robber by applying a rear naked choke hold. "It's kind of my hometown," Thome said. "I live right next to the place, you know, I'm in there every day. I think if it was the other way around, if I worked there and the guy at the register was there, he would have done the same thing."

Two homeless men – who wished to remain anonymous – helped a stranger from a vicious robbery in Cincinnati, Ohio. David, who's a veteran, said, "He was trying to rob him. The guy started screaming for help at that time. It's my natural instinct to help somebody."

Lewis proves that you're never too old to win a gunfight. The 89-year-old World War II veteran foiled an armed robbery attempt of his jewelry shop that left the suspect with a gunshot wound and no loot, according to an interview by local news station WPTV.

Alexander was unusually calm and collected when a thief tried to rob his store at gunpoint. His military experience clicked into place, and he drew his own gun. The thief quickly realized he was messing with the wrong guy.

Meyers can lay down a beating when the moment calls for it. Case in point comes from the awesome footage captured by his home security camera; the robber didn't have a chance. A believer of service dogs to help troops overcome PTSD, Mr. Wronghouse is using his beat down video to help raise funds for Paws And Stripes. Visit mrwronghous.com to see how you can help.

Peoples stopped at a Bank of America on his way to a fishing trip with his kids when a gunman walked in demanding cash from the tellers. The robber nervously eyed the thick-necked Peoples and pointed his pistol at him, warning the "big black guy" not to be a hero, the Sarasota Herald-Tribune reported. Peoples played it cool until the gunman threatened his son.

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