Defense Stories

Indy Indictment Draws Sharp Line Between Self-Defense and Criminal Homicide :: 12/11/2014

James Lowell Schlenkert, 27, was at an ATM outside a Chase bank location in Indianapolis in September when he claims that acquaintance Jason Pedro, 24, attempted to rob him.

The Lockbox Drill :: 12/11/2014

If you’re stuck in a static position inside a booth at an indoor range, this drill is useful for practicing home-defense handgun tactics. PDN Contributor Andy Loeffler demonstrates the lock-box drill, in which the shooter pictures himself being under attack in the confines of his home. The shooter must take the gun out of a locked box, load it and make accurate shots.

Washington Self-Defense: Concealed Carrier Holds Airport Burglary Suspect at Gunpoint Until Police Arrive :: 12/11/2014

A concealed carrier in Dallesport, Washington was responsible for capturing a burglar who broke into a small airport near his home.

Kansas: Resident of Topeka, KS Shoots Home Invader Who Broke His Nose With a Brick :: 12/10/2014

A resident of Topeka, KS is nursing a broken nose after a would-be home invader struck him in the face with a brick that was thrown through a window.

Arkansas: Pawn Shop Employee Pulls Gun, Wounds Robber, Foils Robbery Attempt :: 12/09/2014

A pair of criminals in Arkansas bit off more than they could chew when they tangled with the staff of C & S Pawn.

Mexico: Hundreds Of Armed Women Defend Mexican City From Cartels :: 12/09/2014

This week, hundreds of women in the Mexican town of Xaltianguis formed their own community defense organization to protect their town from organized crime. The women belong to a group called the Union of Peoples and Organizations of Guerrero State, or UPOEG.

North Carolina: Home Invaders Thought Disabled Vet Was an Easy Target - He Grabs a .45 and Proves Them Wrong :: 12/09/2014

A Vietnam veteran who is disabled and uses a walker to get around thinks he was targeted in a recent home invasion because the suspects thought he was an easy mark.

Arizona-Bakery Shootout: NO Restraints :: 11/28/2014

Arizona - -(Ammoland.com)- I teach students to make a decision about being put under restraint before they get into a deadly force situation.

Washington-Mom Edmonds Shoots Intruder: Mom Shoots Intruder While Husband, Kids Sleep Inside Edmonds Home :: 11/28/2014

A mom in Edmonds shoots an intruder while her husband and children were sleeping, and the story has made its way on to the Internet. According to the New York Daily News, the incident occurred at the family’s Edmonds, Washington, home at 3:15 a.m. on Thursday. A man decided to try and break into the house, but he did not get very far. Despite trying to push his way past the woman, she had a gun — and she was not afraid to use it.

Washington-Gang member charged in home invasion, one burglar dead-Pierce County Prosecutor :: 11/27/2014

Pierce County Prosecutor Mark Lindquist charged Qiuordai Lewis Taylor, 17, with manslaughter in the first degree, assault in the first degree, robbery in the first degree, kidnapping in the first degree, burglary in the first degree and assault in the second degree. Taylor and two other men forced their way into a Lakewood couple's home, tied them up and stole several items. The husband shot one of the suspects, Taijon Vorhees, who later died. Taylor is scheduled to be arraigned this afternoon at 1:30 p.m., in Pierce County Superior Court, Room 250. Duprea Romon Wilson pleaded not guilty on November 20th and is being held in lieu of $3 million bail.

Indiana-Homeowner Shoots Home Invader Armed With a Knife to Protect His Brother and Elderly Mother :: 11/26/2014

Barry and Terah Frost live with their 86 year old mother in Orange County, Indiana.

Tuscaloosa woman shoots alleged stalker with shotgun after he came to her home, threatened her :: 11/25/2014

TUSCALOOSA, Alabama -- A Tuscaloosa woman opened fire Saturday night on a man previously accused of stalking her after he allegedly came to her house and threatened to kill her.

California-Rosedale man shot another when attacked :: 11/24/2014

A 74-year-old man trying to help his female neighbor shot another man in self-defense Friday when he came upon the woman’s apparent stalker.

Louisiana-Man shot, killed by wife tried running down family with truck, police say :: 11/24/2014

An eastern New Orleans man fatally shot by his wife was wounded after attempting to strike his family with his truck during a domestic dispute, New Orleans police said Saturday.

Louisiana-NOPD: No charges against man who shot suspected armed robber in Gentilly :: 11/24/2014

New Orleans police will not ask for charges against the man who shot a suspected armed robber Friday night in the city's Gentilly neighborhood, an NOPD spokesman said Monday (Nov. 24).

Step By Step: Here Is What Will Happen After A Defensive Shooting :: 11/22/2014

By Ed Santos, The Shooting Channel

Utah-Concealed Carrier Ruled Justified In Utah Domestic Violence Incident :: 11/22/2014

A man who escorted his sister to her home in Hyrum, Utah on October 14 after a domestic violence incident was ruled justified in shooting his brother-in-law at the residence, thanks in part to having a valid concealed carry permit.

Indiana-Business Owner Shoots 2 Armed Robbers After They Shot His Girlfriend in the Neck :: 11/21/2014

A female tire store employee was shot in the neck during an armed robber attempt this afternoon in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Texas-Concealed Carrier Stopped Mass Shooting at Texas Night Club :: 11/21/2014

Five people were injured by a shooter at an El Paso, Texas night club last weekend, and the casualties would have likely been worse if not for the presence of a concealed carrier.

Washington Self-Defense Shooting-Lakewood police arrest man in home-invasion where robber killed :: 11/21/2014

Lakewood police have arrested a 19-year-old man they believe participated in a home-invasion robbery that left one of the suspected robbers dead.

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