We all know that while, in theory, a restraining order carries the weight of the law behind it, in practice, it’s just a piece of paper that won’t stop an angry attacker who has already set out to break a more serious law like assault or murder. That’s why it’s a good idea to also … Read more
Recent research has shown that most Americans own firearms for self-defense reasons. A recent armed citizen episode in California is living proof of how owning a gun and knowing how to use it when the chips are down saved the life of one Golden State grandfather—and his grandchildren. According to a report at kcra.com, the … Read more
A fatal shooting in a Bartlett, New Hampshire, parking lot pitting a man with a 9mm pistol versus a victim with a 10mm has been ruled a case of self-defense by the state attorney general. According to Attorney General John M. Formella’s report on the matter, on July 5, 2023, 23-year-old Jason Sanchez shot and … Read more
A pair of armed robbers learned what it meant to “find out” in the great state of Texas when they attempted to rob a 34-year-old San Antonio man in the early morning hours of August 25th. As of now, no arrests have been made, but the incident is currently under investigation by the San Antonio … Read more
A particularly brutal attack at a party in a Waianae, Hawaii, neighborhood has at least one lawmaker in the Aloha State considering reintroducing a Stand-Your-Ground proposal when the state legislature reconvenes next year. On August 31, party goers were enjoying themselves until a neighbor rammed his tractor into several vehicles at the house and then … Read more
As the old saying goes, “Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.” That’s the lesson a jealous, and dangerous, Florida man recently learned when he decided to assault one of his girlfriend’s ex-boyfriends. Threatening someone that you’ll shoot them is dangerous in more ways than one—it’s illegal, plus it can get you killed. Such was the … Read more
In the aftermath of a recent attack in which a Syrian Islamic extremist wielding a knife murdered three innocent festival goers and wounded eight others, authorities in Germany are pushing forward with a plan to ban knives. According to a report at nbcnews.com, the Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack by Issa Al H … Read more
While many anti-gun politicians and organizations love to say that armed citizens never successfully defend themselves with their firearms, that couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, we easily find numerous reports of Americans defending themselves and their families with a gun every day and all throughout the nation just by cruising local news … Read more
By Mike Nowland The howler monkeys of the anti-self defense rights crowd constantly blast us with weepy, blood-spattered reminders of the costs of an armed society. Those same people, however, are remarkably well disciplined about never, ever mentioning the historical costs of disarmament. Every major policy choice has both positive and negative effects, some planned … Read more
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