Self Defense
[VIDEO] Man Pulls Gun To Stop Subway Assailant, Proving Again That Guns Save Lives
The New York State Rifle & Pistol Association released this statement in response to dramatic video an armed citizen stopping an assault on a NYC subway train: “This video is undeniable proof that guns save lives,” NYSRPA President Tom King said. “Who knows what could have happened if a good guy with a gun was …
Sandy Hook Killer Adam Lanza Had OVER 9 MINUTES With No Armed Resistance
On February 12 2015, the Sandy Hook Advisory Commission Report to Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy (D) referenced over nine minutes with no armed resistance while Adam Lanza carried out his heinous acts on December 14, 2012. The commission’s report indicates he “arrived at the school shortly before 9:30 a.m.,” where “489 students and 82 staff members” sat in …
Domino’s Gun Ban Update: At Least 8 Drivers Shot, 3 Killed Since Start of 2012
On February 9 2015 it was reported on the horrific armed attack that resulted in the rape and robbery of a 22-year-old Domino’s Pizza’ delivery woman in Antioch, California. At that time we also reminded readers that Domino’s Pizza bars their drivers from keeping a gun with them for self-defense. After some research, it is clear that the …
Shooting at RedBox; What Happens When You Cannot Run?
People who go about legally armed are taught to avoid conflict and confrontation. As people grow older, and hopefully, wiser, they become better practiced at avoiding conflict. Age exacts its toll in exchange. Nearly everyone gets slower; slower reflexes, balance deteriorates, you cannot run as fast. Even though I have maintained a disciplined aerobic program, …
68-Year-Old Home Invasion Victim Charged With Crime For Defending Himself
It wasn’t enough that a 68-year-old New Brunswick man was attacked after three people broke into his home. He also had to suffer the humiliation of being arrested and charged criminally for daring to defend himself against those three armed home invaders. Michael Woodard committed a cardinal sin in Canada: he took direct action that …
Armed Owner Defends Shop From Pair Of Intruders Alabama
Somewhere, everyday in the USA, 2100+ people use a gun for self defense, to stop a crime or save the lives of themselves or their family. “We believe that the American public deserve to understand that on the average, guns save 2,191 lives and are used to thwart crimes every day,” says Alan Gottlieb of …
Highway Rest Areas, Your Firearms & Personal Safety
Back in October the daughter had to go to St. Louis for a school interview a few weeks back. She has broken her foot so the Colonel decided we needed to drive the daughter to Missouri and provide parental support. With all the unrest in St. Louis there was no way I was headed to …
POLL: Nearly Two-Thirds of Americans Agree a Gun Makes the Home Safer
A new Gallup poll shows that nearly two-thirds of Americans agree that a gun makes the home safer, rather than “more dangerous.” This figure is nearly double the percentage of those who said a gun makes the home safer in 2000. The poll was released on Nov. 7 2014. According to Gallup, a record-high “63 percent” …
WASHINGTON POST: ‘Thank God’ a Good Guy Had a Gun to End Terror Attack in Canada
The Washington Post (WaPo) published a story on October 23 expressing thanks to God that Canadian Sergeant at Arms Kevin Vickers saved an untold number of lives and further carnage in Canada’s Parliament. He drew a gun and shot and killed Michael Zehif-Bibeau, the recent Islamic convert who had shot and killed a Canadian Forces reservist and …
911 Audio, Widow After Shooting Intruder: ‘Don’t Get Up or I’ll Shoot Again’
On September 3 2013, AZ Central posted the audio of a 911 call that provides frightening insight into the terror that gripped a Phoenix, Arizona, widow as her door was kicked in and she came under attack. At the same time, the audio stands as further proof that a gun becomes an equalizer in the …
Islamist Beheadings an American Wake-Up Call For Personal Self defense
“Islamist beheadings are a wake-up call for all peoples, especially for us Americans,” gun rights expert John M. Snyder said here today. “The murderous, barbaric, and savage actions of the Islamic State (IS) and other Islamist entities reveal the true nature of these groups and their members,” Snyder said. “Their activities reflect the wretchedness of …
Panera Bread Asks Law-Abiding Citizens to Leave Guns at Home
On September 8 2014, Panera Bread bakery-cafes joined Chipotle, Jack in the Box, Chili’s, Sonic, and Target in asking law-abiding customers to shop unarmed in its stores. The news originally broke on Twitter, where Everytown for Gun Safety tweeted Panera’s request: “Please don’t bring guns into our cafes.” According to the Huffington Post, Panera released the …
ISIS Terror – Coming To A Place Near You!
“I recommend the Statue of Liberty be supplemented with a ‘Statue of Responsibility.’” ~ Viktor Frankl 1. Self-Defense Shooting. 2. Gunfight. 3. Massacre. Number one occurs a number of times each day within CONUS, and has for as long as anyone can remember. Some involve police. But, the majority involve non-police (but armed) citizens justifiably …
Self-Defense and aTale of Two Cities
It is the best of times and the worst of times for the everyday American citizen. More than forty states recognize our right to defend ourselves. Unfortunately, a few states deny the right of armed self defense. In those states the list of victims continues to mount. Here is a tale of contrasts. Do you …
WWII Veteran Grabs Robber’s Gun, Pulls Own Weapon, Shoots Suspect Six Times
On August 23 2014, an 89-year-old World War II veteran grabbed an armed robber’s gun, then pulled out his own gun and wrestled with the suspect before shooting him six times. The veteran, Arthur M. Lewis, was working at his Lake Park, Florida, jewelry store around 3 p.m when Lennard Patrick Jervis allegedly entered the …