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911 operator orders 80-year-old grandmother to 'put the gun down' during terrifying home invasion :: 08/13/2014
NJ Logan was laying in bed recovering from hip surgery when she heard a noise outside. She grabbed her gun and went downstairs to investigate. A burglar had smashed a window and cut out the screen door. She called 911 but the dispatcher told her to put her gun away!
California Self-Defense Shooting-Homeowner Shoots at Intruder, Thwarting Robbery :: 08/13/2014
No one was injured. The burglar didn't get away with anything. "You just never know," said Sally Wagner. "You just take your chances when you do something very dishonest. Number one, go to work like everyone else!"
Missouri Self-Defense-ARMED CIVILIANS WITH AR-15's Save North St. Louis Businesses From Looters :: 08/12/2014
Last night several businesses in Ferguson, Dellwood and North County were looted and torched following the death of 18 year-old Michael Brown.
New Mexico Self-Defense Shooting-Armed Robber Shot and Killed Where Owners Encouraged Employees to Carry Guns :: 08/12/2014
Albuquerque police confirm a would-be robber was shot and killed at a smoke shop on Menual near Wyoming Sunday afternoon.
What Would You Do If a Gunman Opened Fire In a Public Place? :: 08/12/2014
Strategies to save your life: Mass-shooting incidents, while a rare occurrence, have increased in the years since the infamous Columbine High School tragedy in 1999.
California Self-Defense Shooting-Long Beach Resident Shoots and Kills Late Night Intruder :: 08/11/2014
Long Beach, California Resident Shoots and Kills Late Night Intruder. According to local media reports, suspected intruder is dead in Long Beach, California after encountering an armed homeowner early Sunday morning.
WHY I CARRY: Woman Shot Multiple Times by Home Invaders as She Slept in Bed :: 08/11/2014
Here is another one of our "Why I Carry" stories. These stories, unlike defensive gun uses, take a look at situations that may have turned out very differently if the victim(s) had been armed. These stories also serve as an important reminder as to why it's important to carry everyday.
Missouri Self-Defense Shooting-Home Invader Has Panic Attack After Encountering Armed Homeowner :: 08/10/2014
A homeowner in Kansas City, Missouri used a firearm to stop a home invasion earlier this week. The incident occurred in the 400 block of Newton Avenue about 9:40 a.m.
The homeowner managed to shoot one of the suspects, striking him in the leg. The homeowner didn't even need to open fire on the second suspect as they suffered a panic attack during the altercation with the homeowner.
911 Diaries - 2 killed after police sent to wrong address :: 08/09/2014
ST. LOUIS (AP) - St. Louis police say two people were killed after officers called to a violent domestic dispute were instead dispatched to the wrong address.
Georgia Self-Defense Shooting - Young Mother in GA Used Hammer and Shotgun to Fight Off Violent Home Invaders :: 08/09/2014
A 19 year old mother of a 10 month old baby in Enigma, GA faced a terrifying situation earlier this week. Kayla Walker heard a noise at her back door on Tuesday afternoon just before 6:00pm. When she went to investigate, two men forced their way in the back door.
Father Uses .357 Magnum to Stop a Suspect Who Was Robbing His Daughter's Home :: 08/08/2014
A burglary suspect found himself in the hospital and then jail after choosing the wrong Baton Rouge, Louisiana home to break into earlier this week.
Florida Self-Defense Shooting-Homeowner Shoots and Kills 14 Year Old Convicted Felon and Gang Member :: 08/08/2014
A 14 year old was killed in a shootout with a 43 year old man, Virgis Canteen, who said he was defending himself. The 14 year old, identified as Davion Smith was a convicted felon, having been convicted for charges of armed robbery, burglary and battery. He was also a confirmed gang member.
NC Woman Shoots Alleged Burglar After He Charged Her :: 08/08/2014
GOLDSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA - A 28 year old woman was forced to use a firearm to defend herself early this morning.
Stalker Victim Pleads with Dartmouth: PLEASE let me Carry a Gun!! :: 08/07/2014
Over the last four years, I have lived with the constant threat from a stalker - a stalker who is now in jail for the third time for violating a restraining order.
Conn. Self-Defense Shooting-Store Owner Shoots and Kills Armed Robber Who Also Robbed His Brother's Store :: 08/06/2014
According to NBC News, a suspect tried to rob Congress Mini Market directly before trying to rob Nino's Mini Market. The stores are owned by two brothers and the two robbery attempts went very differently.
Delaware Self-Defense Shooting - Woman shoots suspected burglar :: 08/06/2014
A suspected burglar is in police custody after being shot by a female homeowner in Stanton, Delaware.
Grandmothers who were robbed start Gun Group for elderly women :: 08/06/2014
You won't find grandmothers Konnie Couch and Robin Willoughby at any Moms Demand Action rallies. Where you will find them is at the range with their women's gun group, Women Armed and Ready.
Texas Self-Defense Shooting-Homeowner shoots man allegedly trying to burglarize his garage :: 08/06/2014
A College Station resident shot a man in the leg after finding him burglarizing his garage Tuesday afternoon, police said.
Texas Self-Defense Stabbing-HPD: Man Fatally Stabs Former Co-Worker in Self-Defense :: 08/06/2014
(HOUSTON) — A fight between former co-workers ended in bloodshed Tuesday night, police said.
It happened around 11 p.m. on West Little York at Yorkfield.
911 Must Not Supercede Your Common Sense. Read about this poor advice. :: 08/05/2014
N.J. Logan was at home resting after a recent hip replacement surgery when she heard some noise coming from downstairs. Knowing that no one else was home and her husband was out, she grabbed her gun and made her way down the stairs while alerting the intruders that she was armed and dangerous to their health.
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