The Cambridge shooting shows the truth gun-control advocates rarely admit: restrictive gun laws do not stop violent criminals, but armed citizens can and do stop violent attacks.
Documented handgun-defense cases involving black bears and polar bears show a clear pattern: most incidents were resolved with six shots or fewer, though warning shots produced mixed results.
Michigan prosecutors say Christopher Gill acted in lawful self-defense during a violent assault at Mott Community College, yet he still faces a charge for carrying in a so-called “sensitive place.”
A homeowner fired his gun at multiple masked suspects during an attempted home invasion early Thursday morning after discovering at least one of the intruders was armed, according to police.
Mary Hubert heard the commotion unfolding below. She immediately reached for a handgun she keeps close by, her .38 caliber pistol that she affectionately calls “Sweet Jane.”
If owning a gun is so shameful, Mr. Mayor, then explain why the “good guy with a gun” keeps showing up in the data as a major check on the very violence you’re pretending to care about.
A licensed gun owner who was attending the party returned fire. One of the attackers was shot and killed [DRT] at the scene, while the second suspect was wounded, taken to a hospital, and later placed in police custody.
Despite being wounded, Marlow managed to overpower Rodriguez. Police say Marlow “forcefully removed” Rodriguez’s handgun and shot him with his own firearm. Rodriguez died at the scene…
A Miami-Dade’s Richmond Heights neighborhood turned violent when four men tried to force their way into a home—only to be met by a prepared homeowner who fought back to protect himself and his mother.
Not surprisingly, the innocent victim in this case, who appropriately and courageously fought for her very life, was rewarded by being immediately fired by her employer…
…a McDonald’s employee allegedly defended himself with gunfire when two customers threatened to attack him.
A North Carolina store owner defended his family and business when an armed robber tried to strike, this time leaving with a gunshot wound to the foot instead of stolen cash.
A 33-year-old man was attempting to force his way into an apartment on the 3400 block of West Monroe Street. He was reportedly kicking the back door and threatening a woman and her children inside…
A Chicago parolee with a history of burglary convictions was fatally shot after breaking into a Joliet home where a mother hid in a closet with her baby. Police say the woman armed herself, fired once, and killed the intruder.
A late-night robbery outside a Dania Beach 7-Eleven ended with one suspect dead, another injured, and an armed citizen released after being questioned by deputies.
“This was a textbook case of self-defense,” “Our client was attacked, and his life was threatened. He acted reasonably under the circumstances, … he committed no crime and lawfully defended his life and the lives of his family.”
The fight spilled outside—where the victim retrieved a handgun from his vehicle and shot Walker, killing him dead right there. (DRT).
They were shot dead. Rami Levi supermarket in Gush Etzion has more women and men shoppers carrying concealed handguns than perhaps any supermarket anywhere else in the world!
The local Chief of Police has been very supportive of the church’s security staff, speculating that their aggressive and heroic actions likely prevented a mass homicide.
Investigators said the ex-boyfriend broke into the garage armed with a knife. The current husband confronted him and fired his handgun in defense of his family…
A homeowner in Humboldt, Arizona, was forced to defend his family when a man he had been drinking with earlier returned to the house, wielding a large knife…
A legally armed man who fatally shot a knife-wielding attacker during a road rage incident in downtown Syracuse will not face any charges…
A dangerous fugitive with a long rap sheet sparked multiple shootouts, wounded a cop, and endangered civilians. Thanks to swift police response—and an armed homeowner ready to defend life and property—the threat was neutralized.
Grado-Flores spent over 700 days behind bars waiting for a trial, largely due to bungled evidence handling by the Santa Fe Police Department and prosecutors.
In a quiet neighborhood in Spokane, Washington, a horrifying knife attack turned into a life-or-death moment for an unsuspecting dog walker—until he drew his firearm and ended the threat.
Fearing for their lives, the homeowners responded by firing multiple shots through the door, striking White. Deputies found him lying on his back at the bottom of the steps with multiple gunshot wounds.
According to authorities, 48-year-old Christopher Kockorsky showed up at the victim’s home and aggressively swung a hacksaw at him twice during the confrontation.
A violent fugitive with a long criminal history was shot and killed by police after wounding an officer and opening fire in a quiet Muskegon Heights neighborhood.
A Tennessee woman who fatally shot her abusive husband during a violent domestic attack will not face charges after investigators and the District Attorney determined the shooting was a clear act of self-defense.
According to attorneys, the now dead attacker could not legally carry a firearm due to his criminal history.