Tom Matos, owner of Securité Gun Club, says he’s seen a notable amount of store owners arm themselves in recent years. WOODINVILLE, Wash. — There’s one thing convenience stores , gas stations , smoke & vape shops along with dispensaries have in common: robberies. While data from the Seattle Police Department shows robberies went from 1,755 in 2021 to 1,760 in 2022, perception is the reality for many of the store owners. They’re taking measures to protect themselves and their employees. In Ballard, King Smoke Shop’s co-owner was involved in a shootout with a man trying to rob his business Monday afternoon . That would-be robber was shot and killed. The co-owner is still recovering in the hospital. KING 5 spoke to some King Smoke Shop employees. They’re still processing what happened and are very appreciative of their customers who’ve been checking on them. The shootout does not surprise Tom Matos, owner of Securité Gun Club in Woodinville. "There are store owners and store clerks who want that additional protection," Matos said. Matos says he saw a notable increase of store owners coming to his gun shop and shooting range during the racial reckoning protests of 2020. "Once the […]
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