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As reported, a Houston, Texas armed robber was fatally shot by his would be victim. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, an elderly Las Vegas, NV homeowner used his gun to fend off multiple home invaders early Thursday morning. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a 20 year old homeowner from Missouri City, TX used his hand handgun to fend off a pair of violent home invaders. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a Redmond, Oregon woman used her handgun to defend herself and her children against a home invader, when the police didn’t arrive in time. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a Fort Worth, TX man used his gun to fend off a pair of home invaders who kicked in his front door and rushed inside. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a Mobile, Alabama woman fatally shot a violent ex-boyfriend who broke in to her home, hid in her bedroom closet, and attacked her when she returned home. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a Rowan County, NC man shot an armed intruder in self defense, saving himself and his father from a second violent home invasion that week. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a 62 year old Toledo resident shot a burglar in self defense, after the burglar advanced on him despite two warnings to “freeze.” Read the rest of this article »

As reported, police say that the robbery victim was walking his dog at about 11 AM, when an armed robber came up to him, displayed a gun, and demanded his wallet.  The robbery victim complied with the robber’s demands, while drawing his own gun.  At this point, the victim shot the robber in self defense, prompting the robber to flee to a nearby home, police say.  A suspect, Keith Walker Jr., was found laying on the ground and suffering from a gunshot wound, which required emergency surgery at a local hospital.  Another person, Amir Ibrahim, was reportedly arrested and charged with tampering with evidence after he allegedly his the robber’s gun and the victim’s wallet in his home, which is where the robber is said to have run after being shot.  The robbery victim was unharmed. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, 69 year old Peter Gilmore was at his Port Charlotte, FL home, along with his 25 year old son James.  At about 10 PM, there was a knock on the front door, which Peter went to answer.  A pair of masked home invaders, armed with a knife and a tire iron, are said to have kicked the door open and rushed inside.  One of the robbers reportedly held a large knife to Peter’s face, and threatened to kill him.  James reportedly ran to his father’s bedroom, where they kept their firearms, with the tire iron wielding intruder in hot pursuit.  After grabbing a handgun and pointing it at the intruder, James told the intruder to leave, at which point the criminal refused and hit him in the head with a tire iron, according to police.  James then reportedly shot the violent home invader in the stomach, prompting him and his accomplice to flee.  Police reportedly apprehended both suspects, Keith Sowers and Joshua Eugene Becerril, shortly after the home invasion.  The injured suspect, Sowers, was listed in serious condition but is expected to live to face charges. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, an armed intruder who broke broke in to a San Marcos, TX home was shot in self defense by a resident. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a70 year old woman shot an armed robber in self defense after he held her and her friends at gunpoint in their motel room. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a 78 year old man from Hawkins, TX used his .410 shotgun to stop an intruder who tried to break in at 2 AM. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, police say that the 23 year old woman, who lives in a suburb of Portland, was asleep in her home last month when an intruder entered and tried to rape her.  The woman reportedly grabbed a .22 caliber rifle from near her bed, and began firing in his direction.  The rapist fled, and no one was injured.  Police reportedly arrested a suspect, a 53 year old drifter named Floyd Dale Elliott, shortly thereafter. The victim is said to have identified Elliott in a police lineup, and he has reportedly been charged with rape and burglary. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, an upstate New York woman used her handgun to defend herself and her son from a burglar who attacked them as they returned home. Police say that 48 year old Deanna Candee and her 25 year old son Adam Candee came home to find 39 year old Timothy Hartigan burglarizing their home.  When Hartigan realized that the home’s occupants had returned, he reportedly attacked Deanna and Adam, and a struggle ensued.  Deanna is said to have gotten her self defense pistol and shot the violent burglar once, saving herself and her son.  Hartigan was pronounced dead at the scene, and Adam and Deanna were treated at local hospitals for the injuries they sustained in the attack. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, police say that at about 3AM, an armed home invader kicked down the front door of a house on the 1100 block of Oak Grove Lane and proceeded inside.  The homeowner, one of the three people asleep inside the house, was awakened by the noise and grabbed his self defense handgun.  When the home invader came to the homeowner’s bedroom door, the homeowner opened fire in self defense.  The home invader was hit multiple times, prompting him to flee, and apparently causing him to drop the semi automatic rifle that he was carrying.  Police reportedly arrested a suspect, 30 year old Dion Lewis, at a nearby hospital where he was said to be seeking treatment for gunshot wounds to his legs.  None of the home’s occupants were harmed. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, police say that 33 year old Jeremy Paul McCall broke in to a house on Highway 31 North in Brewton, AL at about 3 AM on Monday.  The homeowners awoke to find McCall bursting in to their bedroom, according to police.  McCall is said to have pointed the handgun at the homeowners, at which point one of the homeowners fired one round from his own handgun in self defense.  Police arrived to find McCall dead, and the homeowners unharmed. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a Lakeland, FL man used his handgun to fend off two robbers, one of whom was pointing a shotgun at his face.  Police say that Johnny Preston was in his front yard, readying his cargo van for work, when he noticed two men staring at him from a slow moving car.  Preston reportedly grabbed his handgun from inside the van and wrote down the license plate number of the car, before going back to loading his van.  When Preston looked up again, two robbers were standing nearby with their t-shirts pulled over their faces, and one of the robbers was pointing a shotgun at Preston’s face, according to police.  Preston reportedly used one hand to push the shotgun barrel away, while firing his handgun with the other, striking the shotgun wielding robber in the torso and saving himself from the violent attack.  The robbers then fled on foot and in a car. A suspect suffering from a gunshot wound, who was identified as Michael Darnell Richardson, was arrested at a local hospital where he was reportedly seeking treatment for his injury.  The other suspect, Mario Ford, was reportedly found hiding underneath a parked car and arrested. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a robber in Philadelphia, who had already victimized two other people that evening, approached his third victim just after midnight.  The robber reportedly shoved the victim against a vehicle, threatened him, and demanded money.  The victim, who was armed for self defense, drew his handgun and shot the robber, ending the attack.  A bystander called 911, and police arrived to find the robber dead and the victim unharmed.  The victim had a concealed carry permit, and police say they do not expect any charges will be filed against the robbery victim. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, police say that shortly after 5 AM on Thursday, 24 year old Cardell Deon Joseph broke in through the front door of a home on the 11400 block of South Foster Road, in Bexar County, TX.  The home owner, whose name has not been released, is said to have shot Joseph once in self defense, striking him in the ribcage area.  Joseph then fled to a nearby vehicle, which he drove a short distance before crashing, according to police.  Joseph is said to have been conscious after the crash, but then died shortly thereafter.  County records reportedly indicate that Joseph has previous arrests for drug possession and resisting arrest. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, Newport News, VA police say that Barry Lee Hooker, who had two outstanding warrants for assault and battery, entered White’s Grocery Store on the 3300 block of Chestnut Avenue with an accomplice.  The two robbers, who were wearing masks and carrying a shotgun, threatened the store owner and an employee, according to police.  As one of the robbers walked around the counter, the store owner is said to have grabbed a gun and shot Hooker in self defense.  The other robber fled, and Hooker was taken to a local hospital’s intensive care unit, according to police.  Neither the store owner nor the employee was harmed. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a 50 year old man in Tuscon, AZ was washing his car at the self-service car wash on East 22nd Street, near South Beverly Avenue at about 4:30 PM.  An armed robber is said to have approached the man, pulled out handgun, and threatened the man’s life.  The victim reportedly drew his self defense gun and shot the robber, causing the robber to flee to a get-away vehicle driven by a suspected accomplice.  Shortly thereafter, a suspect arrived at a nearby hospital with a gunshot wound matching that of the robber.  The injured suspect, and the person who drove him to the hospital, are in custody.  The robbery victim was unharmed. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, Mark Brown returned to his Houston, TX home at about 9:30 AM, and heard an unusual noise that sounded like a burglar.  Brown is said to have grabbed a shotgun from his bedroom.  The burglar then reportedly jumped out of a bedroom closet and rushed towards him, causing Brown to fear for his safety.  Brown fired in self defense, fatally wounding the intruder and saving himself, police say.  Brown, who has lived on the same street for the last 50 years, was unharmed and is not expected to face any charges. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, police say that 61 year old Carlton L. Burgess of Lumberton, NJ had some sort of unknown dispute with Marcel Alston of Halifax, NC back in 1988.  It is said that the two men had not seen each other in several years, until Burgess came to Alston’s home at 7AM and knocked on the door, waking him up.  When Alston opened the door, Burgess promptly began beating the man, leaving a gash on his head, according to police.  Alston is then said to have turned and ran up the stairs of his home, only to have Burgess shoot him in the buttocks and continue to follow him.  Alston was able to run upstairs, get his self defense gun, and fatally shoot Burgess in self defense after Burgess followed him into his bedroom.  Alston survived, and was treated at a nearby hospital for the gunshot wound and gash on his head. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, two females and one male broke into David Massey Yuba City, CA home.  Massey reportedly discovered one of the female home invaders in his kitchen, grabbed his gun, and chased the suspects from his home.  The suspects are said to have gotten into to a Ford Explorer parked in Massey’s circular driveway, then driven the vehicle towards Massey, prompting him to fire into the vehicle in an attempt to stop it and save himself.  The explorer rolled on its side, and the suspects fled on foot through a nearby prune orchard.  Police reportedly arrested 3 suspects nearby a short while later.  Detectives are said to have discovered jewelry boxes and other suspected stolen items in the crashed vehicle, and are investigating whether the suspects were involved in multiple burglaries.  Massey was unharmed, while the two female suspects were treated at a local hospital for injuries believed to have been sustained when the SUV crashed, according to police. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, Wetumpka, Alabama police say that at around 2:15 AM, a burglar broke in to a homeowner’s utility shed and tried to steal a trimmer and a chain saw.  The 64 year old homeowner, whose name has not been released, is said to have heard noises from the burglary attempt and gone out to investigate.  A struggle ensued, and the alleged burglar fled to his vehicle, which would not start.  At this point, police say that the burglar got out of his vehicle and threatened to shoot the homeowner.  The homeowner is then said to have grabbed his 20 gauge shotgun, and shot the burglar in the chest.  The suspected burglar, 36 year old Michael Dale Roberts II, was taken to a local hospital with life threatening injuries.  He has been charged with three counts of theft, two counts of breaking and entering, and one count of burglary.  The homeowner was unharmed, and is not expected to face charges for his self defense action. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, two masked robbers entered the man’s Indianola, Illinois home, choked him, and held him and his wife at gunpoint.  The man’s wife told the robbers that she said she had expensive jewelry upstairs, and the robbers let down their guard while focusing on that jewelry box.  The homeowner used that opportunity to grab his handgun and fatally shoot the two robbers in self defense, saving himself and his wife.  A third suspected accomplice, who police say was in a getaway vehicle outside, was arrested shortly after the home invasion robbery attempt. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, Dayton, OH police say that a 72 year old man was driving down the road at 6 PM on Saturday, when 24 year old Phillip Anderson cut him off.  Anderson is alleged to have then jumped out of his car and pointed an AK-47 at the elderly man, saying “give me all you got.”  The 72 year old robber victim, who had a concealed carry permit, is said to have pulled out his own handgun and shot Anderson in self defense.  Anderson, who survived, faces aggravated robbery charges.  The 72 year old concealed carry permit holder was unharmed, and will not face charges for defending himself. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, Ormond Beach, FL Police say that 38 year old Christopher Young and 31 year old William Bell broke in to Dane Rollin’s house early in the morning, armed with handguns.  After breaking in, the two alleged robbers are said to have stolen money from Rollin, while threatening his life.  During the robbery, Rollin reportedly grabbed his self defense shotgun, and shot the two alleged home invaders in self defense.  Police reportedly found Young and Bell nearby, with multiple gunshot wounds, while Rollin was unharmed. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a home invader in his 20’s knocked on an apartment door on the 1400 block of Broadway, in San Diego, CA.  When an occupant opened the door, the home invader forced his way inside and used his handgun to threaten the occupants’ lives.  One of those occupants grabbed a shotgun, and shot the home invader in self defense.  The home invader was pronounced dead at Sharp Memorial Hospital about an hour later.  None of the apartment occupants were harmed. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a pregnant Mobile, Alabama woman held an armed home invader at shotgun point until the police arrived to arrest him. Randi Fairley, who is six and a half months pregnant, awoke at 4 AM when her unborn daughter began to kick.  Randi then heard a noise downstairs.  Investigating the sound, she found an intruder, and yelled at him.  Randi then grabbed a shotgun, and chased the intruder into the street.  The home invader allegedly pulled a handgun on the pregnant woman, at which point she said “you know, you need to put that away before I shoot you because mine’s bigger,” prompting the home invader to put his pistol back into his pocket.  With some help from her mother and husband, Randi then held the alleged home invader at shotgun point until the police arrived to arrest him.  Neither Randi, her unborn child, her 4 year old son, her husband, or her mother were harmed.  Upon arresting the alleged home invader, police reportedly searched his home and found cash, marijuana, and stolen items.  The alleged home invader is now a suspect in at least 13 burglaries, and had previously been arrested on similar charges earlier in the year. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, 38 year old Gary Bowers of Port Orchard, WA was camping with his wife and two young children along a remote bank of Wynooche Lake when a drunk man named Westin Wolff stumbled into their campsite, and began knocking over and throwing their camping gear.  Bowers thought a wild animal was in the campsite,a and fired a shot into the air to scare it off.  Emerging to find that it was in fact a drunk person, Bowers asked Wolff and a friend of Wolff to leave their campsite.  Wolff refused and became aggressive, at which point Bowers fired a pair of warning shots, which finally prompted Wolff to leave the Bowers’ alone and return to his own campsite.  For unknown reasons, Wolff later stripped off everything but his shorts and t-shirt, picked up a machete, left his own campsite, and went back to the Bowers’ campsite.  Bowers saw Wolff emerging from the forest with the machete, and warned Wolff to stop his attack.  Wolff refused, and tried to slash and stab Bowers several times.  Fearing for his safety and the safety of his family, Bowers fired one shot in self defense, stopping Wolff’s attack.  Bowers then sent his family to a pay phone to call the police and paramedics, while he remained behind to provide first aid to the injured attacker.  Wolff died, Bowers and his family were unharmed, and Bowers has been cleared of any wrongdoing. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a Wellington, FL home owner shot a violent home invader in self defense. Just before 11PM on Thursday, a home owner was in his house on the 1400 block of 12th Fairway when two men broke in.  The home owner told police that the home invaders attacked him, and that a struggle ensued.  The home owner was able to shoot one of the criminals in the chest, at which point both criminals fled.  A suspect with a gunshot wound to the chest was found at a nearby hospital, and is expected to live. Police continue to search for the second suspect.  The home owner was unharmed. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, two robbers walked in to the Jewelry Exchange last Wednesday afternoon. One of the robbers pointed a gun at the store owner, threatening his life. The owner quickly grabbed his own defense gun from under a desk, and shot the robber in self defense. The wounded robber and his unwounded co-conspirator then fled, leaving the store owner unharmed. Police found a wounded suspect laying in the grass about a block away, and expect that suspect to live. Police are searching for the other robber. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a 74 year old Lewes, Delaware home owner, whose name has not been released, returned to his home on the 19000 block of Bee Jay Ln to find an unexpected vehicle near his driveway.  The home owner also noticed that the front door to his home had been kicked in, and that the side door was open. Two home invaders approached the home owner at the side door to his house, and tried to explain their presence on his property by saying they were “looking to purchase a dump truck.”  The home owner then asked the two home invaders to leave his property, but they refused and advanced on him.  One of the home invaders grabbed a landscaping tool, and threatened the home owner’s life.  At this point the 74 year old home owner grabbed a machete that was next to the door and cut the home invader several times in the arm and hand.  Undeterred, both home invaders continued to advance on the home owner, at which point he drew his .25 caliber pistol and shot the other home invader in the abdomen.  Both home invaders then fled.  One suspect, Gregory B. Stewart, was found at a local hospital suffering from a gunshot wound to the stomach.  The other suspect, Paul L. Spencer, was found at his nearby home.  Spencer was arrested and charged with 2nd degree burglary, 2nd degree conspiracy, menacing, and criminal mischief.  A warrant for Stewart’s arrest on the same charges has been issued as well, and Stewart is expected to be arrested upon release from the hospital.  The 74 year old home owner was unharmed. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a cab driver in Mecklenburg, NC shot an armed robber who posed as a passenger then pulled a gun on him.  Police say that 17 year old Renaldo Smith called a cab to an apartment complex, intending to rob the driver.  Seconds after getting in to the cab, Smith pulled out a gun and pointed it at the driver, threatening his life.  The cab driver grabbed his own gun, and shot smith in self defense.  By the time police arrived, Smith was dead, and the cab driver was unharmed.  Police records show that Smith had previously been arrested and charged with felony breaking and entering last September. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a 65 year old Hillsborough, NC homeowner opened fire in self defense, after finding 4 intruders in his living room. Police say that the homeowner, whose name has not been released, was at home when he heard his door being forced open. The homeowner grabbed his pistol and saw three intruders in his living room just after 11:30 PM. Fearing for his safety, the homeowner shot one of the home invaders in self defense, and all of the intruders fled, according to police. 19 year old Jerome Williams, who was shot in the chest but is expected to survive, has been charged with first degree burglary. Also charged are three alleged accomplice, who police arrested nearby. The homeowner was unharmed, and police do not expect that he will face charges for his self defense actions. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, three 16 year olds and one 17 year old broke in to a house on Chestnut street in San Marcos, TX at 2AM, armed with a handgun and two pellet guns.  The homeowner heard the commotion from the break in, and grabbed his .40 S&W Glock handgun.  When the home owner opened his bedroom door to investigate, one of the criminals pointed a gun at him, police say.  Fearing for his safety, the home owner opened fire on the intruders.  Two of the 16 year old home invaders were killed, and the third alleged 16 year old intruder was wounded.  The unharmed 17 year old alleged intruder has been charged with aggravated robbery, and the surviving 16 year old is expected to face charges as well.  The home owner was unharmed, and no charges are expected. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, 41 year old Loucinda Carroll and a friend went to the Sunfresh store to shoplift meat, and that the manager caught them in the act.  The manager is said to have followed the shoplifters to the parking lot to get their license plate, while yelling at them to stop and for someone to call the police.  Police say that Carroll drove the vehicle into the manager, striking her in the legs and pinning her to the hood of the car.  Fortunately for the manager, William Miller was nearby, and had a concealed carry permit.  Miller used his truck to block the parking lot exit, drew his handgun, and repeatedly told Carroll to get out of the car, according to police.  Fearing for his own life and the life of the manager who had been attacked with the car, Miller fired at Carroll, striking her in the shoulder, and putting an end to the violent attack, police say.  The local prosecutor has indicated that Carroll will be charged once she is released from the hospital, and that Miller will face no charges for his lawful and heroic actions. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a 26 year old man was outside his apartment when three attackers confronted him.  The man retreated to his apartment, however the criminals broke in to his home and continued to attack him.  Fearing for his safety, the man used his handgun to shoot the home invaders, killing two and injuring one.  The surviving suspect is expected to live, and face charges for this attack. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a pair of armed robbers entered the Central Pawn West pawn shop in Phoenix, AZ at about 11AM on Sunday, intending to rob it.  One of the robbers entered the store and pointed a gun at the throat of a 15 year old employee, threatening his life.  The owner of the store saw the robbery unfolding, and grabbed his own gun.  The owner then opened fire on the robbers, hitting one of them in the face and leaving him in “extremely critical” condition.  The other robber fled, and is being sought by police, who know his license plate number.  Neither the store owner nor the 15 year old employee were harmed. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a Nashville, TN man used his gun to fend off two robbers who broke into his home Saturday night.  Police say that two robbers broke in to the man’s home on Lindy Murff Ct.  The homeowner grabbed his self defense gun and shot one of the home invaders in the chest.  Both criminals then fled to a nearby gas station, and tried to claim that they were themselves the victims of a robbery.  The wounded criminal was taken to a local hospital, and is expected to survive and face charges.  The unwounded criminal has been arrested.  The homeowner was unharmed. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, 18 year old Michael Holmes III and another person attempted to break in to a home.  The home was being rehabbed by its  owner, so that the owner, his wife, and their child could move in to the house.  The owner, a Navy service member, was working inside the house when the two men are said to have forced their way in.  The homeowner opened fire in self defense, killing Holmes.  The other suspect then fled, but was apprehended by police a short while later. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, police say that North Carolina state Senator Soles shot 22 year old Kyle Blackburn, as Blackburn and another suspect, B.J. Wright, allegedly broke into Soles home.  Blackburn was previously arrested in September 2008 for allegedly breaking into Soles’ home.  Blackburn survived, and was listed in fair condition at a local hospital.  Police are investigating, and District Attorney Rex Gore declined to comment about any possible charges this early in the investigation. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, 2 robbers, wearing masks and gloves entered a Milwaukee food store Tuesday morning at 10:45AM and announced that they were going to commit a robbery.  One or two customers then opened fire, hitting both robbers.  One robber died on the spot, and the other robber escaped a short distance down the street before dying from his wounds.  Police say that both suspects, whose names have not yet been released, had lengthy criminal records for armed robbery, weapons, and drug related crimes.

Robbers often target stores because they know cash is on hand, security is often lax, and that they can make a quick getaway.  When it turns out that the robbery victim doesn’t have enough money to make the robber happy, the robber will often shoot the victim.  This deli owner, this bakery owner’s wife, this homeowner, and this man all learned that sad lesson.  Similarly, robbers have been known to shoot victims who fully comply, as this woman sadly learned.  Those victims who run from robbers are often no better off, as this man and this other man both unfortunately learned.  Make no mistake about it - robbery is a violent threat to the victim’s life, and as such victims are legally and morally entitled to defend themselves.

As reported, early Thursday morning, the man was near 1st and Clark in Milwaukee, WI when a 19 year old and a 17 year old approach and threatened his life with a gun, as part of a robbery attempt.  The would-be victim was armed, and fired one shot, which killed one robber, 17 year old Kevin Ollie.  At this point, that robber unintentionally shot his 19 year old accomplice, who survived and is in police custody.  The robbery victim was unharmed. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a criminal armed with a knife entered Ron Busy Corner, a store on the 5700 block of Juniper Bay Road in Horry County, SC, and pressed a knife to the back of the store owner.  The store owner and a customer struggled with the robber, while the store owners wife ran to get a pistol.  The store owner, his wife, and the customer managed to disarm the robber and hold him at gunpoint until the police arrived to arrest him. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, 4 armed robbers entered the Kaplan Brother Blue Flame Corporation, a restaurant-supply business, and announced that they were going to commit a robbery.  One of the criminals then drew a handgun, and began to pistol whip an employee.  The 72 year old owner of the Harlem business grabbed his shotgun and opened fire in self defense.  Two of the robber were killed, and the other two were injured. The two surviving robbers fled, but police quickly apprehended a pair of suspects with gunshot wounds. Below is a video clip of the interview with the store owner who fired in self defense: Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a Florida man was at home when a burglar knocked on his door.  After the resident refused to open the door, the burglar is said to have gone around the house and then broken in through a window.  Realizing that his home was being invaded, the resident reportedly grabbed his gun and shot the suspect, who then fled.  Police found a suspect, Carlos Contreras, at a local hospital where he was allegedly seeking treatment for the gunshot wound.  Contreras was arrested, and police say that he was the same man who broke into the victim’s home earlier that day. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a resident of Belize City, Belize was standing in his own yard with three friends when an armed robber ran up to the man and threatened his life during a robbery attempt.  However this victim was one of the fortunate Belize City residents to have a lawfully owned gun for self defense.  The victim complied with the robber’s demands, before drawing his own gun and commanding the robber to stop and return his property.  The robber refused, drew his gun, and threatened the life of the robbery victim again.  At this point, the robbery victim fired in self defense, killing the robber and protecting himself and his friends. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, an armed robber entered a Philadelphia, PA pizza shop,  at about 11:45 PM on Saturday. The robber is said to have threatened the life of the pizza shop owner, while demanding money. The shop owner reportedly grabbed his gun and fired in self defense. The robber was hit, and was listed in critical condition at a local hospital. Neither the shop owner nor any innocent bystanders were harmed. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a 911 caller reported an armed robbery at a store on the 3000 block of Gulf Street in Beaumont, TX.  The store owner stated that an armed robber who was dressed in black entered his store and threatened him with a handgun, before leaving the store with the stolen money.  The store owner grabbed his gun, and went into the parking lot to get the robber’s license plate.  At this point, the robber saw the owner and pointed a gun at him again.  The store owner then fired at the robber.  The store owner and witnesses believe the robber was hit in the arm.  Neither the store owner nor any bystanders were harmed, and the robber fled in a green convertible Ford Mustang.  Police later found the getaway car, along with the suspect’s bloody clothing, and are investigating further.

Once again, guns are a valuable self defense tool.  Unarmed individuals can suffer a terrible fate when a criminal robs them, even if they fully cooperate with the criminal’s demands.  The same is true for those who try to run from the robber.

On the other hand, fighting back against robbers can be quite effective as a means of reducing the risk of injury to the victim. This armed barber shot an armed criminal who threatened him and his son, saving their lives.  This armed pet shop clerk shot an armed robber who threatened a fellow employee’s life, as well as his own life, preventing them both from being stabbed.  This armed pizza delivery man defended himself against 3 armed robbers, and walked away unharmed.  This armed citizen stopped a bank robber, while this armed Israeli citizen stopped a terrorist.

Those who oppose armed self defense should also note the many cases like this, where a law abiding citizen uses their gun for self defense in a busy area, and not one bystander is endangered.  Remember, statistics show that armed citizens are less likely than the police to shoot the wrong person, not to mention the other benefits to innocent members of society.

As reported, Macon police say that three armed robbers entered a store on the 400 block of Woolfook Street around 10:30PM on Saturday. One of the robbers pointed a gun at a store worker, at which point a second store worker grabbed a shotgun. The worker and the armed robber exchanged shots, and the 3 robbers fled. Police found a suspect, 19 year old Laadrian Javonte Wilson, at a nearby hospital, suffering from a gunshot wound to the buttock. Wilson was released from the hospital Monday afternoon, at which point police arrested him and charged him with aggravated assault and armed robbery. No customers or workers at the store were harmed. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a 74 year old man, whose name has not been released, was parked in front of his house, waiting to take his wife and daughter to the airport. An assailant, believed to be 18 years old, approached the man when he opened the car door, put a knife to the man’s throat, and threatened his life as part of a carjacking attempt. The man was able to grab his gun and shot the attacker twice in the chest. The attacker then fled. On a nearby street, a suspect suffering from two gunshot wounds to the chest was found unconscious, and taken to a nearby hospital. Police interviewed the 74 year old man, and do not expect to file any charges against him in this justified self defense shooting. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, an Idaho woman used her .22 caliber handgun to scare away two criminals who escaped from prison and tried to break into her home.  Cassidy Lockett, of Cottonwood, Idaho was at home with her young children when she noticed two men trying to break in.  She hid the children behind a couch, and grabbed her .22 caliber pistol.  By then, one of the home invading criminals was half way in to her home through a window.  She pointed the pistol at the criminal, and told him to leave.  That home invader, and another who was trying to break in through the front door, both fled.  The sheriff’s department later determined that these two home invaders were Richard Nieves and Ben Westley Perez, who were escaped criminals.  The sheriff’s department then presented Cassidy Lockett with a certificate of achievement for her courage. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, an employee with a concealed carry license used his handgun to defend himself and stop a pair of criminals who tried to rob his shop.  Police say that the employee, whose name has not been released, was closing shop at a business located at 21st and Clay in Topeka, KS last Saturday night. Two robbers entered and attacked the employee, and a struggle ensued.  The employee was able to grab his handgun, for which he had a concealed carry permit, and fired at the suspect.  The suspects then fled empty-handed, leaving the employee unharmed. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a burglar broke into a residence on the 1500 block of Autumn Village Drive at about 11PM on Wednesday in Columbus, Ohio.  Several residents were home at the time of the break in, including the homeowner and his 5 year old nephew.  Police say that the homeowner was cooking dinner when he realized that a criminal was breaking into his house, grabbed his nephew, grabbed his gun, and ran for the upstairs. The home invader continued his advance, at which point the homeowner shot the criminal while holding his young nephew in the other hand.  None of the home’s occupants were harmed.  When police arrived, they found the body of the home invader, along with the gun they believe the home invader was carrying during the attack. Read the rest of this article »

A masked and armed intruder was fatally shot in self defense by the owner of a Cartersville, KY home.

As reported, 40 year old Dallas Helton, of Paint Lick, KY, was allegedly wearing a ski mask and gloves, while carrying a crow bar, as he broke in to a Cartersville, KY home.  The owner of the rural home fired one shot in self defense, saving himself from violent attack, and fatally wounding the home invader.  The home owner then called police, who found two people waiting outside the home in a car.  Police reportedly arrested Tanya A. Fowler, the deceased home invader’s wife, and a juvenile identified as their son.  Fowler has reportedly been charged with complicity to commit burglary in the second degree, and the juvenile was released to the custody of relatives.

Home invasions are a serious threat to the safety of everyone in the home, since criminals often murder, rape, kidnap, and otherwise harm their innocent victims.  Had this man not had a gun for self defense, it is almost certain that the police would not have been able to respond quickly enough to save him from a crow bar wielding attacker.  Luckily, this man was armed, and as a result he was able to save his own life.  While any loss of life, even that of a violent criminal, is unfortunate, it is far better that loss of life fall on the aggressor, rather than their innocent victim.

As reported, Miguel Jimenez was walking home to his apartment when 18 year old Andri Benjamin and an alleged accomplice ran up to him, put a gun to his head, and tried to rob him.  Miguel had a concealed carry permit, and was lawfully carrying a handgun for self defense.  Miguel reportedly pulled out his handgun and fatally shot Benjamin in self defense, then held the other alleged robber at gunpoint until police arrived. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, 82 year old Bradley Harvell, of Liberty County, Florida was at home last Sunday night when a man knocked on his door. Harvell answered the door, and found a man dressed in all black, who was carrying a stun gun and a fake but realistic looking gun. The man forced his way in, and used the stun gun against Harvell. The man then demanded Harvell’s money, which Harvell turned over. The man wasn’t satisfied, and demanded more money, despite the fact that Harvell had no more cash to give him. The man continued to attack Harvell, who then managed to grab his .357 Magnum handgun. Harvell fired in self defense, saving his life and fatally wounding the attacker. Police identified the dead home invader as 24 year old Octavius Barnes. Police have since arrested 3 women who are accused of having helped plan the violent robbery. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, an armed robber entered a Miami grocery store just after 1PM, with a shirt wrapped around his face to conceal his identity.  In the robber’s hand was a black pistol.  The robber threatened the life of the store manager, while demanding money.  The store manager was able to grab his self defense gun, and three shots were fired by the robber and the manager.  The robber was hit in the neck, and managed to run a short distance before collapsing dead on the sidewalk.  Neither the manager nor any innocent bystanders were harmed.  Witnesses to the robbery reportedly said that the shopping area where the self defense shooting took place was in a “constant war between shopkeepers and robbers.” Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a neighborhood in Houston with many senior citizens has seen increased crime, including 5 recent robberies.  A 16 year old boy was sleeping alone in his father’s home when a criminal kicked in the back door and entered.  The boy saw that the home invader had a handgun, and ran to grab a self defense gun.  The criminal continued the armed home invasion, at which point the boy fatally shot the criminal in self defense.  The boy, who was physically unharmed, then went to a neighbor’s house and called 911.  Police arrived, set up a perimeter, and eventually entered the house, where they found the dead home invader, and his realistic-looking BB gun.  Police do not expect that the boy will face charges for his morally and legally correct self defense actions. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a Papa John’s pizza delivery driver was delivering a pizza in Lexington, SC.  A robber was waiting for the pizza delivery man, and robbed him at gunpoint.  After the pizza delivery driver handed over all the cash and receipts that he had, and began to walk back to his car, the robber continued to threaten his life.  At this point, the driver drew his concealed carry weapon, and fired one shot.  The robber was hit in the chest, and suffered a non life threatening injury.  The pizza delivery man was unharmed, and police have a suspect in custody. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a robber entered the Golden Food Market in South Richmond, VA.  The criminal then opened fire on the shopkeeper and several customers, wounding the shopkeeper.  A friend of the store owner happened to be in the store, saw the robbery, and drew his revolver.  Before the robber to kill the shopkeeper or harm any customers, the armed citizen shot and wounded the robber, putting an end to the attack.  The shopkeeper is expected to recover, and the robber was apprehended by police.  The shopkeeper referred to the armed citizen who stopped the violent robber as a “guardian angel.” Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a convicted felon was shot by a bakery owner after the felon allegedly robbed the bakery and threatened the employees’ lives.  Police say that 29 year old Demitrius Newbill, of the 500 block of Poplar Street, entered the Pasteleria Panaderia Bakery on the 700 block of Yeoman Street yesterday at about 8:15 PM.  Newbill is then alleged to have asked the bakery owner for a pencil and paper, on which he wrote a demand note claiming to have a gun, while holding his hand under his shirt in a threatening manner.  The bakery owner and his employees complied with the demands for money and their cell phones allegedly made by Newbill.  The bakery owner then alleges that Newbill reached into his waistband for the object that was thought to be a gun, at which point the bakery owner grabbed his revolver and fired 3 shots in self defense.  Newbill survived and was treated at a local hospital, where he allegedly confessed to police for the robbery and pretending to have a gun.  Newbill, who was convicted of robbery in 2003, faces up to 15 years in prison on aggravated robbery charges.  None of the innocent people were harmed, and the bakery owner is not expected to face charges for defending himself with the gun that he lawfully owned. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, 18 year old Adrian Perkins and an accomplice went to the BB&T bank parking lot in Gastonia, NC at about 1:30AM on July 4th.  The men attempted to rob a citizen who was using the ATM.  Unbeknown to the criminals, that citizen was armed for self defense.  The would-be victim fired one shot, which fatally wounded Perkins.  The various news accounts of this self defense gun use don’t clearly state what happened to the victim or the accomplice, but it appears that the victim was unharmed and the accomplice escaped. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a computer technician who lives in Sugar Land, TX works the night shift, and sleeps during the day.  He was at home in his apartment when his dog began barking around noon.  He picked up his gun just in time, as a criminal broke in through a kitchen window.  The criminal rushed toward the man with a weapon that looked like a screwdriver.  The man fired in self defense, wounding the attacker, who then fled through the front door.  A suspect and his vehicle were found 10 miles away, after the suspect sought medical attention for his gunshot wound.  The would-be victim was unharmed. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, Dominic Mathew’s Food Pantry store was robbed several times in the past, including one robber where the criminal held a gun to his neck.  Wishing to defend himself, he got a handgun.  Last Tuesday, a robber came into his Iowa store wearing a hoodie, with a gun in hand.  Upon seeing Mathew’s gun, the would-be robber lowered his gun and ran out the door.  No shots were fired, and the robbery was averted. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a Mesa, AZ home was invaded by a pair of armed and violent criminals.  The criminals demanded money, and rounded up the four residents of the house, moving them into one room.  The homeowner managed to grab his shotgun, and fatally shot one of the criminals.  The homeowner also managed to shoot and wound another criminal, who fled and was later apprehended by police at a local hospital.  The residents were unharmed. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a liquor store clerk was given a cell phone, and a .40 caliber Glock pistol by his son.  These gifts were given by the son out of concern for his father’s safety.  These two gifts ended up saving the clerk’s life.  On Monday, the clerk was in his store when an armed robber entered, waved a knife in his face, then tried to stab him in the chest.  The cell phone blocked the knife, likely saving the clerk’s life.  The clerk then drew his pistol and shot the robber in the abdomen.  The robber fled, and a man matching the description of the robber was found at a local hospital, suffering from a gunshot wound to the abdomen.  Police say that this same suspect has been charged with a variety of crimes in the past, including criminal trespass, simple assault, possession of marijuana, disorderly conduct, burglary, theft by receiving, and cruelty to children. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, an robber entered the Cinderella Bakery in San Antonio, Texas, threatening the life of the owner.  The owner’s son heard the owner scream, and he came from the back of the Bakery with a gun.  The owner’s son shot the robber at least twice, and the robber took off running.  Police were called, and conducted a search for the robber.  They found the criminal a few blocks away, and called for an ambulance.  The robber died shortly thereafter in a local hospital.  None of the innocent people were harmed, and the bakery owner’s son is not expect to face any charges. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a Sarasota, Florida man drove to his house, and stepped out of his vehicle to unlock his fence, when a black pickup truck pulled up behind him.  A criminal, who was armed with a shotgun, stepped out of the truck and ordered the man to lay on the ground.  The man acted as though he was complying with the criminal’s demands, but then grabbed his concealed handgun.  The man opened fire on the armed criminal, striking him in the stomach.  The injured criminal dropped the gun and fled in the truck.  Shortly thereafter, a black pickup appeared at a nearby hospital, and dropped off a teenager with a gunshot wound to the stomach.  Police say that they suspect this teenager was the robber, and he will be taken to the Sarasota County jail one released from the hospital. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a pair of armed robbers came to a Phoenix, AZ liquor store, with one waiting outside while the other entered.  A robber, who was armed with a knife, handed the clerk what appears to have been a note demanding money.  The clerk pretended to be unable to read the note, at which point the robber walked through the gate that separates the clerk from customers, and pulled out a knife.  The clerk then shot the robber in self defense.  The robber ran from the store to a friend’s apartment across the street, where he collapsed.  Police arrived and transported the robber to a local hospital, where he was listed in critical condition.  The store clerk was unharmed. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a Long Island store owner was working the register on May 21, 2009, when a bat wielding robber entered, and started swinging.  The robber yelled for the store owner to hand over money, at which point the store owner pulled out his shotgun.  The robber immediately dropped to his knees and began begging for forgiveness, blaming the bad economy for his decision to rob the store.  The store owner forgave the robber, and even handed him $40 plus a loaf of bread.  The robber then fled while the store owner went to the back of the store to find find some milk to give to the robber.   These events were captured on security tape. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, 29 year old Ronald Penn and an accomplice broke into a house on the 2200 block of SW 57.  The home owner had just returned home for lunch, and fearing for his safety from the criminals, drew the concealed pistol that he was lawfully carrying.  The home owner fatally shot Penn, and his accomplice fled.  The home owner and his wife were unharmed, and police are searching for the accomplice. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, three home invaders kicked in a door on the 11900 block of Madison Oak in Harris County, TX.  The home owner shot one of the robbers in the eye, and all three criminals fled.  The home owner was unharmed.  Police apprehended 3 suspects, including one with an eye injury, when they arrived at a nearby hospital.  Police believe that these same suspects may have been involved in another home invasion nearby, where criminals kicked in a door, fatally shot a dog, and then fled when they heard police sirens.  The home invaders are also said to have impersonated the police when kicking in the door. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, an armed robber and two accomplices attempted to rob the Reliable Discount Pharmacy in Oklahoma City.  A pharmacy employee fatally shot the violent criminal in self defense, and police arrested one suspected accomplice about a block from the pharmacy.  A third accomplice is being sought by police.  None of the pharmacy employees or customers were harmed.  A man who was at the pharmacy with his wife and daughter told reporters that the pharmacy was robbed a few years ago, after which point the store owner decided to take steps to protect himself, his employees, and his customers. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a man noticed that his neighbor’s home was being broken in to by a trio of criminals at 5AM.  The man called the home owner’s cell phone to warn him of the impending home invasion.  The home owner was not at home, however his wife was, and so he in turn called his wife to warn her.  She grabbed a gun, and opened fire on the criminals as they climbed the stairs, missing but causing them to flee.  The woman was unharmed, and police are searching for the home invaders. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a South African man was walking down the street with his wife when four criminals approached.  Two of the criminals were armed with firearms.  The 4 men tried to rob the couple, at which point the armed citizen drew his self defense gun and open fire, wounding one robber in the buttocks, and another robber in the cheek.  All four criminals fled, and were soon arrested.  The two criminals who were shot were taken to the hospital under police guard, and the two uninjured criminals were taken to jail.  The armed man and his wife were unharmed. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, 37 year old Charles Goff III broke into a man’s house in Gilbert, Arizona, after becoming angry that the man was dating his ex-wife.  Goff, who had a history of violent behavior, and whose ex-wife had requested an order of protection, held the victim at gunpoint for about four hours.  During this time, Goff sent text messages to his ex-wife, attempting to lure her to the victim’s home.  The victim was eventually able to get his self defense gun, and fatally shot Goff, but not before Goff was able to open fire too.  The victim was treated for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the leg, and then released from a local hospital. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a Racine, WI man was riding his bicycle when four teenage attackers knocked him to the ground.  The man grabbed his openly carried pistol from his holster, pointed it at the sky, and yelled “gun!”  The attackers then fled, leaving the man with only minor injuries from being knocked off his bike. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a university student was having a birthday party with 10 friends in College Park, GA, when a pair of armed home invaders broke in through a patio door.  The criminals demanded that everyone hand over their cell phone and wallets.  Next, the home invaders separated the men from the women, preparing to rape the women.  At this time, the two men confirmed with each other that they had enough bullets to kill everyone when they were done.  At this point, one of the students grabbed his gun from his backpack, and opened fire on the criminals, fatally injuring one of them.  The other criminal escaped.  One of the house guests suffered non-life-threatening injuries, but is expected to make a full recovery. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a pair of robbers entered a Cash-N-Dash in Mobile County, Alabama.  An employee (or possibly the owner) was threatened by the robbers, at which point he opened fire on the criminals.  One of the criminals was fatally wounded, and died after running about 60 yards from the store’s front door.  The other alleged robber was apprehended by police, and is being held without bail on a first-degree robbery charge. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, an armed robber entered the BP gas station located at 1959 17th Avenue in Columbus, Ohio.  He then threatened the clerk while demanding money.  The clerk grabbed his self defense gun from behind the counter, and shot the robber.  After being shot, the robber fled, only to collapse outside the gas station.  The robber was taken to a nearby hospital in serious condition.  Neither the clerk nor any customers were harmed. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, an 18 year old man armed himself with an aluminum baseball bat went to an apartment in Fort Worth, looking for a person that he didn’t like.  The bat wielding man pounded on the patio door, and ordered the would-be victim to come out.  The would-be victim’s roommate opened a door to see what was going on, and the bat-toting man forced his way inside the apartment, advancing on the man whom he dislike.  The would-be victim fired his shotgun in self defense, fatally wounding the attacker.  Neither the would-be victim nor his roommate were harmed. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a 21 year old man, along with an accomplice, broke into an Idaho grocery store through a fan duct.  A grocery store employee was working on a computer upstairs in the grocery store, and went to investigate the noise.  One of the burglars rushed toward the employee, who shot the burglar in the leg.   The burglar continued to advance on the employee, at which point the employee fatally shot the burglar in the chest.  The accomplice then fled. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a Kingsport, TN concealed carry permit holder was driving home when a car in front of him started weaving back and forth, blocking the road.  The driver of that car then stopped his car in the middle of the road, exited his vehicle, and began yelling at the concealed carry permit holder.  The angry man tried to enter the concealed carry permit holder’s car, at which point he drew his gun in self defense.  Seeing the gun was enough to cause the road rage driver to run back to his car and drive off.  No shots were fired, and police arrested the road rage driver at his home later that day. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, Somali pirates attempted to hijack the Melody, an Italian cruise ship carrying about 1500 passengers and crew.  The pirates opened fire with machine rifles as they attacked during the night.  The Israeli security team returned fire with pistols and water hoses, repelling the pirates.  None of the ship’s passengers or crew where harmed, and the cruise ship escaped.  The pirates were later apprehended by the Seychelles coast guard. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, 20 year old Javorous Darnell Tims of Pascagoula, Mississippi tried to invade a home by climbing in through the window, at about 1 AM.  The woman whose home was being broken into awoke and got her son, who grabbed his handgun.  The son shot the would-be home invader in the chest, causing him to flee.  When police arrived, the home invader was found dead on the ground, about 80 feet from the window.  None of the home’s occupants were harmed. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a man left his doctor’s office and went to a Tucson, AZ Walgreens pharmacy drive-through.  Two female carjackers, one armed with a handgun, approach the man and threatened his life.  The woman tried to shoot the man, but her gun failed to fire.  The man fired two shots, grazing the carjacker’s head, and also striking her shoulder.  The would-be carjacker fell to the ground with non-life-threatening injuries, and the man grabbed her gun.  Police apprehended both suspects. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, an employee of the Taco Mac restaurant in Atlanta, GA was taking out the trash when a criminal approached him, threatened his life with a handgun, and force him back into the restaurant.  The manager saw what was going on, and fired 3 shots at the robber.  The robber fled, and no employees or customers were injured.  The police recovered the robber’s car, which had blood on the interior.  The police seem hopeful that this evidence will make it easier to locate the suspect and convict him of the robbery attempt. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a criminal armed with a knife broke into a Colorado Springs home.  The home owner grabbed their gun, and fired at the intruder.  The criminal fled, and the home owner called police.  After searching the nearby woods, the police found a suspect hiding, with a non-life-threatening gunshow wound.  The suspect was taken to a local hospital for treatment, and then to the local jail to face charges.  The home owner was unharmed. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, an Agusta, GA pharmacist with a concealed carry permit was working at a CVS store (which had been robbed in the past.)  A masked criminal, who was carrying a pistol, entered the store and threatened the lives of the employees near the front of the store.  The robber handed the employees a bag, and demanded that they fill it with money.  The pharmacist grabbed his gun, and confronted the criminal.  The criminal refused to surrender, and pointed his gun at the pharmacist.  The pharmacist fired 3 times, missing the robber, but causing him to flee.  No one was injured.  The robber left behind the bag that he had handed to the employees, which police hope will help them identify the robber. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, four men kicked in an apartment’s door in Sacramento, CA.  The apartment renter grabbed his shotgun, and opened fire in self defense.  The four men fled, and the home owner was unharmed.  Police blocked off the neighborhood and began a thorough search for the men, however it is unclear whether they were apprehended. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a woman was in her home, preparing to take a shower, when she heard a loud crashing sound.  A drug-addicted man kicked in the house’s back door and entered.  The woman grabbed her handgun, and came face to face with the home invader.  She recognized the man as a drug-addicted friend of a family member.  At gunpoint, she told him to leave, and that she was calling police.  The home invading drug addict fled and was quickly arrested by police. Court records indicate that the alleged home invader was on bail for two counts of receiving stolen property at the time of the home invasion. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a 26 year old woman from Dallas fatally shot a man who broke into her apartment.  The woman and a friend of hers were in the apartment on the 8000 block of Leigh Ann Drive, when a 55 year old man knocked on the door.  The woman refused to let the man in, and he attempted to force his way inside.  One woman called the police, and the other woman grabbed her gun.  As the man forced hi way inside, the armed woman shot the man in self defense.  He stumbled outside and died of his wounds.  Neither of the women were harmed. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a family heard someone yelling, cursing and pounding on their house at about 10:40 p.m. A man called 911 and secured his family members in a locked bedroom, then loaded his double-barreled, 12-gauge shotgun. The home invading criminal used a wrought iron patio chair to break a glass sliding door, and then entered the home. The man then fatally shot the criminal in self defense, protecting himself and his family. Prosecutors are calling this a justified self defense shooting, and believe this was a random home invasion. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a 25 year old man was falling asleep on his living room couch when his door flew open and an intruder yelled “Freeze, police!”  At first the home owner put his hands up, but then realized that the armed man who just invaded his home was not a cop.  The home owner remarked “BS” in response to the home invaders assertions that he was a cop.  The armed home invader then shot the home owner in the thigh, and the home owner returned fire with his semiautomatic rifle.  The criminal, who police believe committed multiple home invasions in the area, was fatally wounded.  The home owner will recover from his injury. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a criminal armed with a box cutter went to the back door of an Aurora, CO home during the early morning hours and knocked.  When a resident opened the door, the criminal attacked the man, and after a brief scuffle, ran into the living room.  There, there criminal found a guest sleeping in the living room, and began to attack that guest.  The home owner returned to his bedroom, grabbed his self defense pistol, and fatally shot the criminal, saving himself and his house guest. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a criminal entered a Columbia, SC Alcoholics Anonymous meeting.  He threated those in attendance with a .25 caliber pistol, and demanded that the people hand over their belongings.  An Alcoholics Anonymous member then drew his gun and shot the robber in self defense.  The robber was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead about half an hour later.  None of the Alcoholics Anonymous members were harmed. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, 24 year old D’Mario Brown attempted to rob several people inside a North Charleston, SC home.  This was at least Brown’s second home invasion attempt of the day, according to police.  An occupant of the home fired in self defense, fatally wounding the home invader with one shot. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, two armed criminals tried to rob Sam’s Gas and Food, located at 1773 Fifth Avenue in Columbus, Ohio.  The men entered shortly after midnight, just as the gas station was closing, and threatened the lives of the employees.  One of the employees grabbed his self defense gun, and shots were exchanged by the employee and the criminals.  On of the criminals was hit, and both criminals fled.  No employees or customers were injured.  The injured criminal was found at a local hospital, where he was treated for his injury and then arrested by police.
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As reported, two armed robbers walked into the Bayou pawn shop in Houston, TX with their guns drawn. The manager of the pawn shop saw the armed criminals, and was able to grab his own gun. The manager shot one criminal in self defense, and the other criminal surrendered.   Police arrived and apprehended both robbers.  The manager was unharmed, and information about the condition of the robber who was shot was not available at this time. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, Theodore Turcott’s Wasilla, Alaska home had recently been broken into twice.  When he saw an unfamiliar car pull into his driveway, reportedly he grabbed a gun and hid in his bathroom.  A woman allegedly broke into his home, and then proceed to his bedroom where he stored his money.  Turcott allegedly confronted the woman with his gun drawn, and detained her until the police arrived.  While they were waiting for the police to arrive, the woman’s 4 year old daughter is said to have walked into the home. The woman has been identified by police as Diana Palin, the half sister of Todd Palin, who is the husband of 2008 vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin.  The 4 year old girl told police she’d been to the house a couple of days earlier, an affidavit stated. Diana Palin, however, said she had never been there before, and mistakenly thought it was a friend’s house. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, two armed robbers entered Larry’s Game Room in Atascosa County, TX and began by firing a shoot into the ceiling.  The men then demanded money, while forcing a female employee to the floor and pointing a shotgun at her.  The business owner heard the robbery and emerged from a back room with his .40 caliber pistol.  He fatally shot the shotgun-toting robber in the head, at which point the other robber (who had a pistol) fled. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, 20 year old Patrick Finney walked into a West Akron, Ohio pizza shop, brandishing a shotgun.  Finney demanded money while threatening the lives of those present.  Luckily, an employee was armed, and was able to shoot Finney in self defense.  Finney ran from the store, but collapsed down the stree and died.  None of the victims were harmed. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, an 18 year old criminal who had already accumulated a lengthy police record entered a Miami Burger King, wearing a ski mask and black gloves.  He then threatened the lives of the employees behind the counter with a handgun, while demanding money.  A citizens with a concealed carry permit drew his pistol, and order the robber to put down his gun.  The robber refused, and opened fire on the citizen, inflicting serious but non fatal injures.  The citizen returned fire, killing the robber.  My thoughts are below: Read the rest of this article »

As reported, two armed men attempted to rob a cell phone store in Texas.  The store owner grabbed his gun, and chased the criminals from his place of business.  One of the men fled in a car, while the other turned back toward the store owner.  The store owner fired in self defense, hitting the robber in the leg.  The robber then attempted to flee across a street, at which point he was fatally hit by a car.  The store owner was unharmed. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, an Oklahoma City man was catching up on some sleep in the afternoon when his burglar alarm went off.  He awoke to find a criminal in his home, armed with a knife.  The criminal order the man to turn off the burglar alarm, and to give him money.  The homeowner said that there might be some money in a bedroom, and the criminal held the knife against the man as they walked to that bedroom.  Acting as though he was looking for money in a drawer, the homeowner was able to grab his gun and fire at the robber.  The robber turned and ran, and it was unclear from the news story whether the robber was hit.  The homeowner was uninjured. Read the rest of this article »

Although this story is a nearly 2 years old, I couldn’t help but make note of it:  Back in July of 2007, Texas State Representative Borris Miles was fixing a leak on the second floor of a Houston, TX house that he was building.  He heard a noise downstairs, and upon investigation found two men stealing copper from from the house.  He confronted the thieving criminals, only to have one of them throw a pocket knife at him.  He shot one criminal in the leg in self defense.  Normally this is where the story would end, however there is a twist here.  Representative Miles, who has a concealed carry permit, voted against the castle doctrine law that was about to go into effect, which prevents law abiding people who defend themselves from being prosecuted for defending themselves.  This type of hypocrisy is sadly quite common in anti gun politicians.

As reported, an armed robber was shot by a would-be victim outside a Little Rock, Arkansas Wal-Mart.  The criminal approached the couple as they walked to their car, brandished a silver revolver, and tried to grab the woman’s purse.  A struggle ensued, and the husband drew his gun (for which he had a concealed carry permit) and pointed it at the robber.  The husband repeatedly told the robber to stop and leave, however the criminal persisted, and the husband shot the robber multiple times.  The robber survived and was taken to a local hospital, with charges expected.  Two suspected accomplices that were nearby were also arrested.  The wife suffered minor injures from the criminal’s attack, but is otherwise OK. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a criminal went to the back door of a Georgetown, KY home at 2 AM and knocked.  When no one answered the door, the criminal kicked in a window and made his way inside the home.  The home owner was waiting for him – with a shotgun.  The criminal was held at gunpoint, until the police arrived and arrested him. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, two criminals broke into a home and waited for the residents to return.  The home owner came back to his house, at which point the men robbed him and took him at gunpoint to the home of his girlfriend.  She answered the door, only to find the armed criminals holding a gun to her boyfriend.  The criminals forced their way into the girlfriend’s home, pistol whipped her, and ordered everyone in the home to get on the ground.  The girlfriend’s mother began screaming in fear, and the criminals threw her to the ground as well.  The girlfriend ran for her gun, grabbed it, pointed it at a criminal, and told him to leave.  The boyfriend grabbed for one of the armed criminals’ guns, and the girlfriend shot that criminal in the leg, forcing him to let go of the gun.  The boyfriend was also able to grab the other criminal’s gun during the struggle.  The first criminal, who was shot and on the ground, refused to stop digging in his pocket as if reaching for another gun.  The girlfriend fired another shot in self defense, which fatally wounded that criminal.  The surviving criminal, and an accomplice who didn’t directly participate in the home invasions, have been arrested and charged with multiple counts of home invasion, burglary, armed robbery, kidnapping, and conspiracy to commit those aforementioned crimes. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, an Oshtemo Township man was at his home last Monday afternoon when two criminals broke in.  The armed home owner fired two shots, which apparently missed the criminals, but sent them running for their car.  Police were able to arrest one of the suspects, an 18 year old man, and are searching for the other suspect.  The home owner was not injured. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a semi truck driver in Tennessee was sleeping in his truck’s sleeper cab when James Edward Hodges, Jr., a man with a lengthy criminal record, tried to break in.  Hodges first used a rock to break the sleeper cab’s window, and then tried to climb in, at which point the truck driver opened fire in self defense.  Hodges, who had previous convictions for burglary, thefts, driving under the influence, drug charges, aggravated assault, failures to appear in court, unlawful possession of a weapon, driving while privilege revoked, criminal trespassing, violation of probation, and possession of burglary tools, was found dead at the scene by police. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, an armed robber in Opelika, Alabama approached a citizen and demanded money, while threatening that citizen’s life.  The citizen drew his own handgun, and opened fire on the armed criminal, striking him in the buttocks.  The would-be victim was unharmed, and the armed robber was taken to the East Alabama Medical Center, were he is being treated (and detained). Read the rest of this article »

As reported, four criminals ordered pizza to a house with the intent of robbing whomever delivered it. None of the four lived at the house and the homeowner did not realize his home was being used for a robbery. A Pizza Hut delivery man, 43-year-old Christopher Miller, showed up at the home at 10:30pm found and 17-year-old Paul Sturgill was standing on the sidewalk waiting to ambush him. Soon after Miller got out of the car, two other men ran at him from the woods. When Miller started running away, Sturgill continually tried beating him in the face. Miller, who has a concealed weapons permit, pulled out his .45 caliber handgun that he had in his fanny pack and fatally shot Sturgill in the chest. The three other suspects fled, and two of them have since been arrested. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a woman who lives just west of Fort Worth in Texas heard an intruder enter her home during the night.  She called 911 several times, but go not answer.  She then called her daughter, who, along with her armed husband, raced to the woman’s home.  The woman’s armed son-in-law was able to hold the home invader at gunpoint and save his mother-in-law.  After renewed and repeated attempts at calling 911, the family was finally able to get through to police and have them come arrest the home invader. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a pair of armed robbers broke into an apartment in Roselawn, Ohio around 10:00am on Wednesday and threatened the resident’s life. The apartment renter was able to grab his self defense gun and fatally shoot one of the home invading criminals, who has been identified an 19 year old Gerald Womble.  The other criminal was scared away. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a terrorist in Israel used a construction vehicle to ram a bus and a police car, injuring multiple people.  The police car was then flipped over by the terrorist, who proceeded to try and crush car with the construction vehicle’s front shovel.  Luckily, an armed taxi driver was able to draw his pistol and fire four shot, which wounded the terrorist before he could kill the cops.  A police officer later appeared and fatally shot the terrorist with an M-16. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a man attempted to rob Mike Schrank’s Smoke ‘N Gun, a gun store located in the Chicago suburb of Waukegan.  After the robber went behind the counter and got physical with the clerk, the clerk shot the robber twice in the chest and once in the leg.  Police arrived to find the criminal alive, and held at gunpoint by the clerk.  On a sadder note, the clerk somehow shot himself once in the hand, but will recover from this injury. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, two criminals picked a house on the 3500 block of Bob Hannah Drive in unincorporated Liburn, GA to invade at about 5:15pm.  They repeatedly knocked on the door, and the home owner who could tell something wasn’t right got out his gun.  The men then kicked in the front door and proceeded to enter, at which point the home owner opened fire in self defense.  One of the home invading criminals was fatally wounded, and the other fled.  The home owner was not harmed, and police are searching for the other criminal. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a then-pregnant St. Paul woman was recently honored for defending herself, her toddler, and her husband from a would-be armed robber at their convenience store: Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a woman was in her Sanford, FL home when two men broke in through the windows. At first, she hid from the men, but then fearing for her safety, pulled out a gun and shot at them, apparently hitting one criminal. The woman was then able to chase the criminals from her home, and she was not harmed. One of the criminals has since been arrested, and the police are seeking the other. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, Lawrence “Larry” Fontana is a disabled US military veteran who came home to find two armed criminals ransacking his home.  The criminals panicked when they saw him, and began to flee, along with some of his service medals.  He ordered them to stop, only to have one of the criminals open fire on him. Fontana returned fire with his .38 revolver, although it appears that neither Fontana nor the criminals were hit. Police were able to later apprehend and charge one of the the (drug addict) criminals, recover Fontana’s service medals, and continue to search for the other criminal. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, an armed and masked home invader, who was dressed in all black, broke into a house on the 1300 block of Birkdale Drive in Wellington, Florida at about 2:00am.  Luckily, the home owner was also a gun owner, and was able to shoot the criminal in self defense, saving his life and ensuring that no other occupants of the home were harmed by the criminal. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, Darrell Jerome Ross shot and killed Edward Mitchell Perry Jr. after Perry entered Ross’ home with a gun, looking for someone with whom he had had a disagreement. Before Ross was able to fatally shoot Perry in self defense, Perry managed to non-fatally shoot another person in the house. Normally this is where the story would end, as police believe the shooting was justified self defense. However Ross had a previous felony conviction, which makes it unlawful for him to have a gun. As a result, Ross is being charged with possession of a firearm by a felon. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, the owner of the Hydroponics Store on the 3600 block of St. John Avenue in Kansas City, MO was going about his business Sunday evening when a criminal entered the store, armed with a stun gun, and tried to rob him. The store owner shot the robber in self defense. The criminal escaped in an SUV, but crashed the vehicle and died shortly thereafter.  Police identified the robber as 28 year old Christopher L. Kublic. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, the Congo (an African county that borders Sudan), is in the midst of a long and bloody civil war. A powerful Ugandan rebel group, the Lord’s Resistance Army, is especially known for brutality and torture.  That rebel group goes from town to town, and often sends torture victims from a town they have already sacked to the next town as a grim warning.  The town of Bangadi received such a warning, including a man whose back had been sliced up with a machete, and warned that the rebels would soon arrive.  Upon hearing the news, the small police force fled the town, and neither the Congo military or the UN responded to the villagers pleas for help.  After two weeks of begging for help that was not forthcoming, the villagers realized they had to defend themselves: Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a pair of armed robber entered the Old Coin Shop in San Diego and traded gunfire with one or more employees.  The employee(s) were able to save their lives by returning fire and fatally wounding one criminal, and driving the other away.  Police are searching for that second criminal, and have recovered a handgun and clothing, plus a car that may have been used by the robbers. Read the rest of this article »

Four armed home invaders attacked a man in his Tuscon, AZ home.  Fortunately the man had a gun, and was able to scare the home invaders away, injuring at least one of them, who was soon captured by police.  His home surveillance system captured the attempted home invasion, and the video clip is shown below.  Once again, gun ownership saves lives. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a robber entered the Double Down Discount store in Biloxi, MS, armed with a knife.  He approached one of the owners and demanded money.  A struggle ensued, then the owner’s wife appeared with a gun, and was able to scare the robber off by firing one shot.  Police were able to apprehend the alleged robber, Tyrone McCoy, and he is in custody.  The owners of the store are uninjured. Read the rest of this article »

I previously discussed a few cases of armed citizens coming to the aid of police officers, saving their lives.  I recently found a reprinted article in which a great many more such cases were documented: Read the rest of this article »

As reported, an armed robber who though that crime would lead him to easy money ended up shot, and in custody.  The attempted robbery happened on February 2, 2009 at the U-Wash car wash in Stone Mountain, Georgia.  The robber is said to have approach a would-be victim brandishing a gun.  The would-be victim was able to draw his own gun, and shoot the robber.  The criminal survived, and will be prosecuted once he is released from the hospital.  The would-be victim was not injured. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, 18 year old Raymond Martinez, a reputed gang member bent on committing robbery, entered the Grand Market store in Tuscon, Arizona with an accomplice.   Martinez drew his handgun and fired a shot at the employee, wounding him.  The surprised employee drew his own gun and fatally shot Martinez in the chest, ending the robbery and saving his own life.  The accomplice fled, only to soon be caught by police, and the store clerk was treated for non life threatening injuries at a local hospital. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, Donald Nigel Jones was a 29 year old convicted felon, who had had committed dozens of robberies.  After serving about eight years in prison and then being paroled, Jones set out to rob the Belmont Beverage liquor store in Fort Wayne, Indiana – a store that he had previously robbed nearly a decade ago.  However this time, the clerk was armed and fatally shot Jones, putting a permanent end to his life of crime.  Unfortunately, the clerk was also shot in the leg by Jones, although he is expected to make a full recovery from this non-life-threatening injury.  Prosecutors are not expected to charge the clerk for this self defense shooting, and the store owner supports the clerk’s decision to defend himself. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a Westville, FL resident called the police after hearing sounds of a break-in at his rural home.  The man hid in a closet, as the criminal entered the room.  The man then emerged from the closet, and told the criminal that he had a gun.  The ski-mask-wearing criminal then fled, using an S-10 pickup truck as his getaway vehicle.  A man matching the description of the criminal was later seen casing another house in the area. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a woman from Dumfries, VA was not feeling well, and ended up staying home sick from work.  Her home security alarm suddenly went off, and she found 3 men breaking in to her home.  Luckily for this woman, she was a gun owner, and the three criminals fled upon seeing her.  Amazingly, one of the criminals returned a moment later.  The woman shot the criminal in self defense, and the criminal was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.  Police caught the second home invader, and are searching for the third. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a 38 year old man and his girlfriend were exiting their vehicle in the parking lot of McTaverns bar, on the 7400 block of Indianapolis Boulevard in Hammond, IN, when two people attempted to rob the couple. The man grabbed his handgun from from his vehicle, and fatally shot Kenneth Denson, 17, of the 600 block of East 131st Street in Chicago. The other suspect fled in a car, only to crash and be apprehended by the police, who also found illegal drugs in the car. The two would-be robber victims were unharmed. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a clerk at a Mac’s convenience store, located in Ontario, Canada, was fired after using his own knife to successfully scare off a knife wielding robber. Sean Sportun, director of loss prevention and security for Mac‘s Convenience Stores, watched the surveillance camera footage and decided (from the safety of his office) that the armed robber wasn’t “wasn‘t particularly aggressive” and that the employee shouldn’t have defended himself. Read the rest of this article »

Over the last week in particular, I’ve discussed cases of elderly citizens who have been able to defend themselves with guns, instead of being victimized by younger and physically stronger criminals.  Up until now, the oldest person I’ve mentioned using a gun for self defense was a 91 year old gentleman, who used a gun to defend himself and his 90 year old wife from a pair of armed home invaders.  However a newer self defense case from the news features a 93 year old gentleman, and nicely caps this week of elderly self defense news stories: Read the rest of this article »

As reported, Charles ‘Johnny’ Johnson is 91 years old. He has been married to Berlie Mae Johnson, who is 90 years old, for the last 72 years. At around 4pm, two home invaders broke in to their Ocoee, Florida home. One of the home invaders placed a gun to the head of Berlie Mae Johnson, who was sitting in her wheelchair. The criminals also ripped the phone from the wall, so that the police could not be called. Mr. Johnson, however, was prepared for this type of situation, and and grabbed his decades-old .38 caliber revolver. One home invader immediately ran, and Mr. Johnson fired a shot at the remaining home invader (who was holding a gun to his wife’s head.) Mr. Johnson is unsure whether he hit that home invader, who also took off running, leaving the elderly couple uninjured.  The police are searching for the criminals, and have notified emergency rooms to be on the lookout for a person with an unexplained gunshot wound, in case Mr. Johnson’s bullet did in fact hit the criminal. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, Marvin Oldham was shot twice, after he forced himself into his ex-wife’s parents’ Tennessee home and threatened the occupants. Betty Hale, the mother of Marvin Oldman’s ex-wife, first shot him in the shoulder with a .22-caliber pistol, which Read the rest of this article »

I write about Oak Park, IL a lot, because it is one of the few municipalities left in the United States with a ban on handgun ownership – a ban which criminals ignore as they rob, pistol whip, and shoot Oak Park’s defenseless citizens.  However there is good news this week, as one of the armed robbers who have been plaguing Oak Park was shot in self defense by a would-be victim: Read the rest of this article »

As reported, two masked criminals entered Big Bob’s Liquors just before 10:00pm.  One one of the criminals drew a handgun and pointed it at one of the two clerks, threatening his life.  The other clerk drew his handgun, for which he had a concealed carry permit, and fatally shot the armed robber.  The second robber fled, and a police search is reportedly underway. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a South Philadelphia resident shot and killed a violent burglar after being attacked in his own home, on the 1900 block of Montrose Street, police said. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a man who appeared to be a new customer walked in to Llord Baron Cross’s “Cross Cutz” barber shop, in Philadelphia.  The man, 19 year old Hakeem Birch, turned out to be an armed robber, who drew a gun and demanded money.  The owner put his hands up, and then gave the armed robber all of the money he had.  The robber wasn’t satisfied, and threatened to harm the owners 9 year old son, who was in a back room.  After leaving the barber shop for a moment, the robber returned before the owner could lock the door.  The owner was able to grab his lawfully owned handgun and fatally shoot the robber.  The barber shop owner was found to have acted in self defense, and will not face charges. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a rape victim shot and killed an attacker in Cape Girardeau, MO when he broke into her home to rape her for a second time this week. The 57-year-old woman shot 47-year-old Ronnie W. Preyer, a registered sex offender, in the chest with a shotgun after he cut the power to her apartment and then broke through her locked basement door. Preyer had previously broken into the woman’s home, punched her in the face, and then raped her in her bedroom.  The county prosecutor has stated that the woman acted properly in defending herself, and will not face charges. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a criminal entered a Cleveland, Ohio pet shop, armed with a knife.  Once inside, the mask-wearing Joseph Joplin used his knife to threaten the clerk at the register.  Another clerk heard the robbery and grabbed his gun.  Joplin then then threatened that second clerk with the knife.  That clerk then fired one shot in self defense, which resulted in the robber’s death. Read the rest of this article »

As reported 62 year old Florida middle school teacher Juanita Enzor fatally shot a home invader. Mark Johnson, who was convicted of multiple felonies in 2007, reportedly broke in to Juanita Enzor’s home at about 5 AM and attacked her. She then fired one shot in self defense, which eventually proved fatal to the home invader. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a University of Arizona student was in his off-campus guest house apartment around midnight, when there was a knock at the door.  One of the two men at the door asked for someone who did not live there, an the other had a gun. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a Madison, WI boy used a BB gun to shoot one of the two men who broke into his house on Thursday night, police said. Both suspects then fled the area on foot. Read the rest of this article »

As reported, a Phoeniz, AZ woman fired at and killed a violent ex who broke into her home. Terry Milburn, 45, reportedly went to the woman’s home at about 2:30am – despite a court order or protection. The woman, whose Read the rest of this article »

As reported, Thomas Thompson alleged broke into a Vero Beach, FL home on 74th Avenue, by prying open the front window and popping out the screen.  Once inside, police say Thomspon used two knives to threaten a mother of 2, Joanne Hornsby, who was laying in her bed.  She screamed, and her sons, Austin and Roger, ages 19 and 20, rushed to their mother’s aid. The youngest son, Austin, pulled out a shotgun and killed the armed home invader in self defense and defense of his mother. Read the rest of this article »

As reported by KCRA3, a homeowner who feared for the safety of himself and his family used a shotgun to kill an attempted home invader in Sacramento, CA, police said. Read the rest of this article »

As Fox News reports, an 85 year old woman from Point Mariod, PA was at home when a burglar broke in to her home at about 3pm.  Leda Smith went to her bedroom, got her handgun, and held the 17 year old male intruder at gunpoint.  She then made him pick up the phone and call the police, who arrived and arrested him. Read the rest of this article »

As CNN reports, Houston police said three or four people broke into a home in the 10000 block of Foy Lane. The suspects were armed with guns, and at some point in the robbery they shot the home owner, who then managed to get a gun and return fire.  One home invader was killed and another was injured.  The home owner is expected to recover from his injuries. Read the rest of this article »

As the Wednesday Journal reports, a highly intoxicated man who jumped out of a car on Austin Boulevard hurling racial slurs and swinging a bat was shot by one of his would-be victims.  This is particularly interesting because it happened right on the border of Oak Park and Chicago, which both ban handguns, and in the state of Illinois, which bans concealed carry: Read the rest of this article »

As the Sun Herald reports, an 84 year old Mississippi man used his handgun to stop a home invader.  The elderly man was at home with his 74-year-old wife, at about 5 a.m. at their residence in the area of Adams Street, in Bayside Park. Hancock County Sheriff’s Investigator Andre Fizer said the couple heard a noise as an alleged criminal tried to break through the front door, then tried to enter through a back door, and also through a rear window of the residence.  As he grew weaker trying to hold off the intruder at the back door, the resident asked his wife to bring his .45 caliber Colt handgun. He fired one shot through a lower panel of the door, wounding the alleged home invader, Wade Ledesma. Read the rest of this article »

As KXAN reports, a woman from Austin, Texas was able to fend off an attacker by shooting him in the face. Read the rest of this article »

The Tribune ran an article about Glen Soustek, a Roselle, IL man whose life was saved by his handgun.  This excellent article is an especially good read, given the recent lawsuits filed against Chicago, Oak Park, and other Illinois cities that violate the individual right to gun ownership for self defense. Read the rest of this article »

A pizza delivery driver was reportedly attacked by 3 robbers during a delivery.  He was able to draw and fire his gun in self defense. Read the rest of this article »

A Canton, MI concealed carry permit holder lawfully used his gun to stop a bank robber: Read the rest of this article »

A robber with a handgun was killed in self defense by the owner of LT’s Clothing and Accessories, in Flint, MI. Read the rest of this article »

A Murfeesboro, TN mother-to-be saves herself and her unborn child from home invaders. Read the rest of this article »

As the Patriot News reports, a home invader broke in to Eugene Johnson’s house, and stated “Don’t move, I have a gun.” The home owner replied “Buddy, I’ve got a gun, too, and it’s aimed right on you.”  The home invader then turned and ran. Read the rest of this article »

The NK Beverage Pit and its employees have been victims of armed robbery before. Last year, Karla Vigil was working alone one morning when she was robbed at gunpoint. This time, the would be robber wasn’t so lucky.

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As KCCI Channel 8 reported, James Spiers, a Pizza Hut driver who had a concealed handgun permit, lawfully carried his concealed weapon while making a delivery.  The driver was attacked by an armed criminal and fired his gun in self defense, saving his life and injuring the robber (who is now in jail).  Pizza hut first suspended, then fired this law abiding citizen who used his lawfully carried gun to defend himself.  Why?  Because Pizza Hut has a policy against allowing its employees to lawfully defend themselves. Read the rest of this article »

The Curry County Reporter, which is located in Oregon, reports that a man from Bookins, OR drew his gun in self defense and successfully stopped his attackers without firing a shot Read the rest of this article »