It’s difficult to defend one’s actions when the whole town is against them. But at the end of the day when no one is around to disclose the truth, a video camera can quickly become an ally.

Verbal and physical scuffles on the street between Tombstone businessmen and the justice-providing lawmen are all ingredients for a tasty recipe of amateur YouTube filmmakers with scandalous evidence.

In less than a year, several videos have been posted on the popular social networking site involving the drama that continuously occurs between Marshal Larry Talvy and Mike Carrafa, the owner of Six Gun City Bar and Restaurant.

The usage of video cameras in Tombstone is by no means uncommon.While tourists use them to take memories back home, a businessman like Carrafa uses cameras as evidence.

“The reason for the camera is to cover myself,” Carrafa said. “I don’t carry it around for ‘just in case’ opportunities. I carry it to unveil the truth.”

According to several Tombstone locals including Talvy, Carrafa is always ready with a video camera, waiting for the opportune moment to start rolling whenever injustice is taking place.

Since Tombstone’s solicitation ordinance has been in full swing, there has been non-stop drama up and down Allen Street, Talvy said.

“We’ve had a number of problems with Mr. Carrafa on city ordinances,” he said. “Unfortunately, he records everything in a very negative manner.”

Talvy points to a video shot in April when he was trying to shut down Six Gun City for violating the solicitation ordinance again and Carrafa was unwilling to let it happen.

What Talvy claimed was supposed to be a peaceful shut down turned into the opportunity that Carrafa needed for his camera: a whole lot of action and the same continuous Talvy versus Six Gun City hoopla.

“When Talvy released the case report, his statements and descriptions were completely inaccurate from what the camera caught,” Carrafa said.

After being cited and released, Carrafa’s video went directly to YouTube to reveal what really goes down after any situation.

“That video in particular was not the first one,” Carrafa said. “This kind of video camera usage has been going on since 2008.

The only time it comes out is when the marshal is about to cite me,” he added, “or when there is something going on that only a camera could cover.”

That kind of footage was enough to stir negative attention for the town, but not enough to affect the flowing tourism Talvy said.

“(Carrafa) will do whatever he’s going to do with that camera,” Talvy said. “In the meantime, when visitors come around to jump in on action they have that right to use their cameras and film whatever’s going on.”

While some say Carrafa’s choice of using a video camera is clever, others — including Talvy — claim it’s because he’s an attention seeker and likes all the drama.

“Think about it. When it comes down to it, who is the court going to believe, a civilian or the marshal?” Carrafa said. “The marshal will always win that case and so will every one else who lies about what is really going on.”

For every incident that occurs in the dusty town, two sides to the story are sure to follow. While Talvy focuses on the fact that Carrafa is a constant soliciting violator, Carrafa claims his actions are a simple way of “covering his tracks.”

“Anyone can claim what they want from whatever it is they’ve seen,” Carrafa said. “After all, people lie all the time, especially around here. But I’ve got news for you: a camera never lies.”

Want to see more of "The Town Too Tough To Die" on YouTube? Check out these videos. The following videos were from locals and tourists who visited Tombstone. Some foul language is featured, so viewer discretion is advised.

Tombstone Six Gun City Assault

Tombstone Six Gun City, the Truth

Tombstone Six Gun City, the Truth 2

Tombstone, Ariz.: Closing Six Gun City, Part One

Tombstone, Ariz.: Closing Six Gun City, Part Two

Tombstone City Council Meeting, Oct. 13, 2009