COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho —
Broyles said a man came towards them with a knife as they looked towards the lake.

“I turned around and there was a guy that was sneaking up on me…probably about 15 feet behind me and he asked me if I had any money,” said Broyles.

Broyles obtained an Idaho concealed weapons permit in 2014. He said he pulled out his gun.

“I pushed my daughter back, pulled out my weapon, cocked it and aimed it at him,” said Broyles.
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“It did 100% save my life,” said Broyles. “If I didn’t have my pistol today I’m pretty sure I would have been dead.”

Broyles said he hoped the man would not try to kidnap anyone else’s kids.
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