He is able to defend himself with fireworks that his Uncle Al gave him. He throws a bag of fireworks into Lowe's face destroying his left eye. Marty survives the encounter and discovers that the only person in Tarker's Mill that is missing their left eye is Lowe. He proceeds to send Lowe letters telling him to commit suicide. He convinces his Uncle Al to give him his confirmation spoon which Marty and Al melt down to make silver bullets.