26
Sep
Ohio Homeowner Uses Firearm to Stop Burglary — of Firearms
No one ever claimed that criminals are the brightest lot, but they are inherently dangerous and must be treated as a lethal threat. After a successful heist, a group is believed to have targeted the…
24
Sep
Massachusetts Quietly Suspends Egregious New Firearm Training Requirements
In Massachusetts’ mad dash to be at the forefront of controversial gun control laws, the state over the summer instituted new requirements for firearms training that were merely meant to throw up a giant roadblock…
24
Sep
Nevada Man Uses Deadly Force to Defend Against Armed Robbery
To hear anti-gun forces tell it, firearms only cause destruction and mayhem. They are never called upon when a violent criminal threatens an innocent person’s life and there is no other recourse. The truth is…
23
Sep
Michigan Prosecutors Rule Detroit Lions Tailgate Shooting Was Self-Defense
The tailgate party near Ford Field in Detroit was to celebrate the resurgent Lions, but an aggressive act led to a shooting that is now ruled as self-defense. The September 15 postgame event was tragically…
23
Sep
NRA Files Brief Supporting Challenge to Maryland’s ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban
Some lessons can only be learned the hard way, and this holds true for state lawmakers and even appeals court jurists. Despite the crystal clear guidance provided by the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2022 Bruen decision…
23
Sep
Tennessee AG Declines to Appeal Memphis Gun Control Referendum Decision
In less than two months, Memphis voters will decide on a gun control referendum full of sound and fury — but signifying nothing. State officials last week agreed not to pursue an emergency appeal of…
22
Sep
Texas Judge Rules State Fair May Ban Firearms
The saga of the Texas State Fair's firearms prohibition continued this week, and the latest twist did not favor Second Amendment rights. Dallas County District Court Judge Emily Tobolowsky denied Attorney General Ken Paxton’s (R)…
22
Sep
Armed Texas Father and Son Defend Themselves from Auto Burglary
Violent confrontations with criminal strangers increasingly occur away from the stereotypical late hours of the night in dark alleyways. Instead, these harrowing experiences now unfold in the bright daylight when the good people of the…
20
Sep
New Anti-Gun Group Targets State Legislatures
A new organization opposing gun rights is now active, and it seeks to influence state legislatures to change firearm laws. Apparently, the previous roster of shrill, attention-seeking alarmists who wanted to suppress constitutional rights was…
20
Sep
Apparently Disturbed Intruder Shot After Attacking Family Dog and Attempting to Break into Residence
The mental health crisis is real, and there are far too many instances of obviously disturbed individuals preying on the innocent. And while most are sympathetic to the plight of those with psychological issues, that…
19
Sep
Second Amendment Organizations Petition Supreme Court Over ‘Irreparable’ Injury Caused by Gun Control
Two prominent Second Amendment advocacy groups petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday to settle the argument over whether withholding fundamental gun rights constitutes irreparable injury. The Seventh and Ninth Circuit appellate courts determined that…
18
Sep
Half-Naked Intruder Shot by Missouri Homeowner
An alleged intruder challenged a Missouri homeowner early Tuesday morning by telling his intended victim, “You’ll have to shoot me, [expletive].” The Hanley Hills homeowner promptly complied with his wishes. According to St. Louis County…
17
Sep
Montgomery Joins Memphis in Violating State Preemption Statutes Protecting Gun Rights
It is a time of slings and arrows being thrown back and forth between local governments and state authorities. The issue is the Second Amendment and who has the power to enact gun control statutes…
16
Sep
Good Guy With a Gun Ends Violent Robbery Attempt in North Carolina
Mount Holly is a small and beautiful suburb of Charlotte located on the banks of the Catawba River. A haven for outdoor enthusiasts with plenty of water sports and hiking trails, the North Carolina town…
16
Sep
San Antonio Man Shoots Pair of Would-Be Robbers
An alleged attempted robbery magically transformed into a double defensive shooting in west San Antonio late last month when the 34-year-old intended victim turned the tables on his assailants. The recently reported drama unfolded in…
15
Sep
Alleged Burglar Calls for Help After Being Shot by Homeowner
It will be a great day when criminals realize that the good people are arming themselves against the onslaught of violent crime and decide that targeting the innocent is too risky of a proposition. But…
15
Sep
Lack of ‘Stand Your Ground’ Rights Under Scrutiny in Hawaii
Hawaii may be a tropical paradise, but it lags far behind many of its brethren in certain civil liberties. The state still does not recognize the right to stand firm in the face of danger…
14
Sep
Armed Tennessee Homeowner Fires Through Door After Alleged Intruder Pushed Him Out
Holding a suspect at gunpoint is a risky proposition if a person is not careful to maintain a safe distance and alert to a possible surprise attack. This was clearly demonstrated last week in a…
14
Sep
Alleged Intruder Shot and Killed by Armed Resident in West Virginia Home
After an August break-in, a West Virginia man intending to protect his mother’s vacant dwelling purchased motion detectors to warn of another intrusion. That investment paid off early Wednesday morning, though with tragic results for…
07
Sep
Alleged Intruder Gets Shot After Turning on Bedroom Light
When a person is sound asleep in their bed, the last thing they expect is a home invader to break into their residence and threaten them. Imagine their shock when the suspect enters their bedroom…
07
Sep
Oklahoma Man with Handgun Fends Off Five Attackers
In a self-defense situation, five-to-one odds are not good. Chances are strong that the “one” will get the worst of the encounter and may not live to tell the tale. But the presence of a…