“Armed and unarmed citizens engaged the shooter in 10 incidents. They safely and successfully ended the shootings in eight of those incidents. Their selfless actions likely saved many lives.”
Self Defense
Security Theater, So Much For Any Expectation of Real Security
He briefly ran his wand over my chest, ignoring my belt area, completely missing my pistol and magazines. Obviously bored, he then waved me through without another word.
Westchester County NY Coyote Attack & No One Is Prepared ~ VIDEO
All adults present were of course, weaponless and otherwise unprepared, including an off-duty police officer who was NOT carrying concealed.
Firearms Self Defense Questions ~ Is It Legal?
When you are compelled to shoot immediately in order to save your life, you won’t be asking yourself such silly questions..
Return of Fleeing Felon? Louisiana Shooting of Running Teen Justified
Self-defense stories are making their way into alternative news sources. The major media are no longer able to spike almost all mention of armed self-defense.
Father Shoots two Invaders, 1 Killed, 1 Wounded, Son Wounded
In the gunfight, one home invader was killed, another seriously wounded, and the homeowner’s son, 11, was seriously wounded.
Gun Control Logical Fallacy – Ignoring Lives Saved
A person who dies because they did not have a gun is just as dead as a person who is murdered with a gun. In practice, overall unjustified homicides tend to rise a bit when gun are banned.
Knowing their Attacker makes Armed Victim Defense Claims Simpler
Most murderers have a long history of violent behavior. Knowledge of that violent behavior can be part of the justification for a defensive shooting.
Brazil Considers Easing Extreme Gun Law, Allowing Self Defense
Brazil’s experience shows that few illegal firearms are necessary for very high homicide rates. Moreover, many of Brazil’s illegal firearms are made in homes and small shops in the black market.
Armed Samaritan Shoots Robber who Wounded Woman Store Owner
When an armed suspect has a firearm and is capable of firing back, they are a deadly threat. That usually makes the use of deadly force justified.
Australian Gun Control Means No Self Defense with Firearms
Under New South Wales law, and Australian law generally, firearms may *only* be used for the purpose the license to use them for is issued under.
Missouri | Defender with Knife Not Guilty of Murder
On November 29 of 2016, in St. Louis, Missouri, Terrell McDaniel, 36, was attacked by Robert Collins, 44. Collins was intoxicated and attacked McDaniel with a milk crate.
More on Self Defense Pistol Caliber Selection
There is no shortage of opinions, as noted (including mine), but solid, credible, reliable statistical data does not exist, and probably never will be..
The Lowly 380Auto for Self Defense?
Some calibers/pistols may represent a better choice, but any pistol, even a lowly 380auto, will be a significant improvement over being unarmed and unprepared.
But Guns ARE Designed To Kill
Saying that lethal force is at times justified, but that we have no need for the tools to employ such force makes the concept purely hypothetical.
Defense Against Bears with Pistols: 97% Success rate, 37 incidents by Caliber
Using a pistol to defend against bear attacks seems to be a viable option.
Time For National Handgun Carry Reciprocity Is Now
Every day that goes by innocent lives are lost and crimes that could be avoided go undeterred because of restrictive gun laws.
FLIR Thermal & Night Vision Devices | A Sixth Sense for Home Defense
Thermal and night vision devices give would-be victims a clear advantage in defense of life and property.
Mother of Dead Armed Robber Wants Her Son’s Shooter Jailed ~ VIDEO
Police said Michael Grace, Jr was armed and he along with two other people tried to rob a Pizza Hut in the 3200 block of Freedom Drive.
How to Defend Yourself | Getting your Gun into the Fight
While this is presented in a step by step format, your draw stroke should be one fluid motion. This is accomplished through practice followed by more practice.
High-Performance 9mm an “Experiment” With New Ammo Technology
It’s no secret that 9mm is king right now but the “latest” pistol-bullet technology, and one with which I’ve had only a little experience, is “scalloped bullets.
Gov. Murphy Attacks What Little there is of Right to Carry in New Jersey ~VIDEO
Governor Murphy, Senate President Stephen Sweeney, and Attorney General Gurbir Grewal launched a full scale attack on the right of law-abiding citizens to defend themselves with a firearm outside the
7mm Mag for Self Defense Against Moose? Jury Agrees
In early 2016, Chauncy G. Goodrich and his family started having problems with a young bull moose on their property near Pinedale, Wyoming.
The Eve of Destruction : Exportable Terrorist Scenarios
I’ve received numerous requests from Christian and Jewish groups for self-defense training. I always do my best to accommodate them, but most such programs fizzle-out, for lack of interest.
Retailers Choose Guns for Defense Against Armed Robbery
Two retailers have chosen firearms as effective means of protecting themselves and their customers against armed robbers.
Gun Control Bumper Sticker Part of Criminal Complaint
An automobile mishap morphed into a defensive shooting in Rochester, Minnesota on Sunday, January 14th, a little after 8 a.m.
Evil Exists, Denying It May Get You Killed
None of us want to think about Evil but it’s critical to your survival, it’s so vital that I want to get very personal, right here, right now..
Man Shot, Killed After Breaking Into Ex-Wife’s Harrison County Home
Kentucky State Police said the deceased broke the glass out of the home’s front door and was trying to unlock the door when someone inside the home fatally shot him.
Reasonable Self Defense Response Tips : Update
I’ve received many responses to yesterday’s Quip about lethal self-defense, as you might imagine, and I thank all who took the time to get back with me..
In Today’s Liberally Screwed-Up Society What is a Reasonable Self Defense Response?
What is “the law” when it can be ignored by state governments? What other “laws” can we all ignore?