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8 Times Law-Abiding Citizens Saved Lives With an AR-15 The AR-15 is a preferred self-defense weapon in large part because it is more stable than a handgun, making it easier to handle and fire accurately. (Photo: artas/Getty Images)Commentary ByAmy Swearer / @AmySwearer / March 14, 2018 https://www.dailysignal.com/wp-conte...s-1250x650.jpg https://www.dailysignal.com/wp-conte...er-200x200.jpg Amy Swearer @AmySwearerAmy Swearer is a visiting legal fellow at the Meese Center for Legal and Judicial Studies at The Heritage Foundation. “Why would any law-abiding citizen need an AR-15?”This question has been a favorite talking point of gun control activists in recent months, grating the ears of many lawful owners of the popular semi-automatic rifle. Never mind that rifles of any kind account for only a fraction of gun deaths every year, or that some of the worst public mass shootings in American history have taken place with nothing more than handguns.Never mind that the gun has been readily available to civilians since 1963, and yet has only recently been considered a serious public safety threat worthy of a complete ban.The liberal Left continue to push their radical agenda against American values. The good news is there is a solution. Find out more >> Never mind that the AR-15 is not an automatic rifle, that it is not particularly powerful compared to other “less scary looking” rifles, or that prohibitions on it have shown no correlation to a drop in gun violence.The reality is that law-abiding citizens purchase millions of AR-15s (and similar rifles) for one very important overriding reason—the same reason, in fact, that law enforcement officers often use them: They are great for self-defense.In the words of Andrew Napolitano, the Second Amendment is an extension of the natural right of self-defense that “protects the right to shoot tyrants, and it protects the right to shoot at them effectively, with the same instruments they would use upon us.”The AR-15 is a preferred weapon of law-abiding citizens because it does precisely that: It effectively confronts the violent threats from tyrants, oppressors, and—most often in post-Revolution America—criminals. Unlike handguns, the AR-15 is braced against the shoulder and has two separate points of contact for the shooter’s hands. This means the firearm is much more stable, making it easier to handle and fire accurately for smaller or less-experienced gun owners—or for any gun owner facing a life-or-death situation. They are easy to use, easy to maintain, and reliable.On many occasions where armed self-defense is necessary, simply brandishing a firearm will be enough to deter criminals. But sometimes there is more severe need for the average law-abiding citizen to gain an advantage over multiple or heavily armed attackers. Those situations, though infrequent, do occur—and when they do, the AR-15 can be the difference between living and dying. Consider these recent cases where the AR-15 made all the difference. 1. Harris County, Texas (2013)A 15-year-old boy saved both his life and the life of his 12-year-old sister by fending off a pair of home invaders with his father’s AR-15. 2. Rochester, New York (2013)Two armed burglars retreated from a college student’s apartment after coming face-to-face with an unloaded AR-15. The rifle itself instilled enough fear to cause them to flee. 3. Ferguson, Missouri (2014)During the Ferguson, Missouri, riots, nearly all businesses within a particular 2-square-mile area of the city were looted or destroyed—except for one. African-American men guarded the gas station and convenience store of a white friend from looters and rioters. They did so armed with an AR-15, a MAC-10 “machine pistol,” and a variety of handguns. 4. Houston, Texas (2017)A target of a drive-by shooting successfully fended off the attack by using his legally owned AR-15 against his three armed attackers. He was able to hit all three men in the moving vehicle. 5. Broken Arrow, Oklahoma (2017)A homeowner’s 19-year-old son used an AR-15 to defend himself against three would-be burglars who broke into the home in broad daylight. The 19-year-old was later determined to have acted in justifiable self-defense. 6. Sutherland Springs, Texas (2017)After a gunman opened fire on congregants inside First Baptist Church, a man living near the place of worship grabbed his AR-15 and engaged the shooter. The shooter subsequently dropped his own firearm and fled the scene as the courageous neighbor pursued him. 7. Oswego, Illinois (2018)A man with an AR-15 intervened to stop a neighbor’s knife attack on a pregnant woman. The rifle’s “intimidation factor” was credited as a reason why the attacker dropped his knife. 8. Catawba County, Illinois (2018)After his 17-year-old relative successfully used his own firearm to fend off three would-be robbers who attacked him in the driveway of his home, a man used his AR-15 to stop a threat from one of the would-be robber’s upset family members.Law-abiding Americans regularly choose the AR-15 to defend themselves, their families, and their communities against threats of violence. These Americans hope they never have to use that AR-15 on another human being. But they also know that, should the situation arise, they will have one of the best self-defense firearms to level the playing field against any attacker. |
Armed Citizens True Stories — August/September 2018 By Duncan Mackie // 08/23/2018 https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/wp-...v-featured.jpgBreak It Up! Illinois Gun Owner Uses AR-15 to Stop Knife Attack Hearing an altercation outside his apartment, a Chicago man looked out his door to see several men, one of whom was armed with a knife and another bleeding from a knife wound, in a fight in the building’s hallway. The resident retrieved his legally owned AR-15 and confronted the men, ordering them to stop. The assailant fled the scene, only to be captured by police later. The stabbing victim was hospitalized for his wounds. MRCTV.orgNorth Carolina Man Holds Burglar at Gunpoint for Police Hearing his usually quiet dog barking in his residence at about 7:30 one Sunday morning, an Iredell man saw an unknown man in the outdoor sunroom trying to enter. Fearing for the safety of his fiancee and two daughters and still in his underwear, the homeowner took up a .22-caliber bolt-action rifle and confronted the intruder. On the homeowner’s demand, the intruder stopped trying to break into the house and remained passive while the resident called the police. The burglar was later charged with breaking and entering, possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia, and resisting an officer. The Statesville Record & Landmark, North CarolinaCalifornia Man Shoots Home Invader An early morning noise in a Stockton house prompted the resident to take up a gun when he went to investigate. Finding a strange man in his home, the homeowner confronted the intruder, who threatened the owner and his family. Fearing for his life, the homeowner shot the intruder, who later died of his wounds. Police reported the incident to be a case of self-defense. KCRA-TV Channel 3, Stockton, CaliforniaNorth Carolina Homeowner Stops Armed Robbery A Raleigh homeowner was accosted by two armed men who demanded money. Responding with his own gun, the homeowner shot both robbers during a brief exchange of gunfire that left one robber dead and the other seriously wounded. The homeowner’s 11-year-old son was also seriously injured in the incident. ABC 11-TV, Raleigh, North CarolinaFlorida Homeowner Fights Off Assailants A Hudson man was accosted at his home by several men who yelled at him and broke several of his windows. The homeowner called police, then took up a gun and ordered the men to leave. When one of the group charged him, the homeowner fired several shots at the attacker, hitting him once and putting all to flight. WFLA-TV Channel 8, Tampa, FloridaNew Mexico Man Defends Against Knife-Wielding Burglar At about 9 one morning, when an Albuquerque couple went to check on a house they were preparing to sell, they found an unknown man had broken into the property. A scuffle broke out between the property owner’s boyfriend and the burglar, during which the burglar drew a knife and slashed at the boyfriend’s face. That’s when the boyfriend drew his legally carried pistol and fired on the burglar, wounding him, and held him for police. The shooter, who was defending himself, is facing no charges, while the assailant is facing charges of aggravated assault and aggravated burglary. KOB-TV Channel 4, AlbuquerqueWashington State Homeowner Foils Burglary A Ferndale homeowner armed himself with a pistol when he went to investigate a loud banging noise around his home at 2 a.m. He found a window broken on his garage and a strange man nearby. The intruder promptly surrendered at the sight of the homeowner, who held the invader at gunpoint until police arrived to arrest him on burglary and malicious mischief charges. MyFerndaleNews.com, WashingtonNorth Carolina Man Defends Against Unprovoked Knife Attack A Lenoir County man was checking his dog pens one day when his neighbor attacked him with a knife, badly slashing his side. The wounded man fired a shot that failed to stop his attacker. After being slashed a second time, the victim fired again, wounding the assailant in the shoulder and finally driving him off. Responding police arrested the attacker, whom witnesses described as being mentally unstable. WITN.com, Greenville, North CarolinaUtah Man Fights Back Against Home Invader A Salt Lake City man was at home one evening when an acquaintance kicked in the front door of his residence and attacked him. The resident quickly retrieved a gun from a back room and shot the intruder, hitting him in the leg and ending the attack. Investigators said the shooting was in self-defense. KSL.com, Salt Lake CityTexas Liquor Store Clerk Shoots Attacker An acquaintance of a San Antonio liquor store employee came to the store and started an argument. When things turned hostile, the employee told the man repeatedly to back away. Rather than comply, the instigator cornered the employee and disregarded repeated demands to back off. At that point, cornered and fearing for his life, the employee drew a pistol and fired on the assailant, killing him. Police said the shooter would not face charges for the self-defense shooting. KENS-TV Channel 5, San AntonioWisconsin CCW Holder Stops Early Morning Carjacking A 21-year-old man held a 24-year-old Milwaukee concealed carry permit holder at gunpoint in a carjacking attempt. Fortunately, the concealed carrier was armed, and he used his pistol to defend himself by firing on the robber, killing him. The shooter stayed at the scene, cooperated with investigators and voluntarily gave them a statement. His assailant, despite his youth, was already a felon twice over for felony battery and burglary. Journal Sentinel, Milwaukee |
Guns saved lives Armed Citizen True Stories — July 2018 By Duncan Mackie // 07/18/2018 https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/wp-...v-featured.jpgThink Fast: Texas Man Shoots Robber Wielding Sawed-Off Shotgun A Houston man was walking to his car at about 2 a.m. when he was accosted by a man pointing a sawed-off shotgun at him. The citizen quickly drew his legally carried pistol and shot the assailant, disabling him and stopping the crime. Police have declined charges against the defending citizen. KTRK-TV Channel 13, Houston, TexasWashington State Homeowner Stops Burglar Hearing banging noises outside his home early one morning, a Ferndale man took a gun with him for protection while investigating. He found a strange young man had broken a rear window in his garage and entered a fenced area. The burglar submitted peacefully to the owner, who held him at gunpoint for responding police. The offender was arrested without incident on burglary and malicious mischief charges. DiscoverFerndale.com, Ferndale, WashingtonTexas Homeowner Shoots Man Breaking Into Home A Bowie County man heard unusual sounds at his back door at about 9:30 one night. On seeing a strange man trying to break into his house, the homeowner fired a single shot at him, wounding him and ending the criminal invasion. County sheriff’s deputies are investigating the incident and have not charged the homeowner. KLTV Channel 7, Tyler, TexasArmed Georgian Drives Off Two Armed Robbers When two hooded and armed men entered an Acworth Waffle House, drew handguns and demanded money from the cashier, an armed customer was having none of it. He promptly drew his own pistol and fired on the duo, putting both to flight and ending the robbery attempt. No one was injured in the incident. The Woodstock Patch, GeorgiaWould-Be Pennsylvania Burglar Dies Attempting Home Invasion After breaking a glass door to gain entry to a Springdale Township residence, a home invader was confronted by an armed resident who shot him once, which drove the intruder from the home. Responding police found the intruder across the street, dead from his wound. Charges have not been filed against the resident. WTAE-TV, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaUtah Concealed Carry Permit Holder Rescues Cop A courageous Utah citizen is credited with saving the life of a Utah police officer. Seeing the officer being assaulted in Springville, the good Samaritan drew his weapon, moved in on the attacker and ordered him to stop. The attacker stopped the attack on the officer and fled the scene but was apprehended later. The officer suffered a broken eye socket and lacerations around one eye. U.S. News & World ReportKentucky Homeowner Captures Burglar A Brownsville man heard noises in his home one night and found a young man trying to break in. The homeowner took up a pistol and held the burglar at gunpoint for responding police. No one was harmed in the incident. WBKO Channel 13, Bowling Green, KentuckyArmed Florida Homeowner Stops Home Invasion An armed Indian River County homeowner found an armed man in his home about 5:30 one evening. He exchanged gunfire with the intruder, wounding him and driving him away. The homeowner was also wounded in the exchange. The burglar, who sustained two gunshot wounds, was arrested outside the home. Both men are expected to survive their injuries. TCPalm.comNorth Carolina Serviceman Kills Wife’s Attacker A Fayetteville woman was accosted at her doorstep by an unknown man who forced her into her home at gunpoint. Hearing the commotion, the woman’s husband took up a pistol to investigate and fired on the intruder. The single shot killed the attacker, who died at the scene. Fox 8, High Point, North CarolinaFlorida Mother Shoots Son Who Strangled Her A New Port Ritchie man was so irate when his mother woke him for work that he tried to strangle her. The mother broke free and grabbed a gun to protect herself, but the irate son tried to strangle her again. This time, the mother used her pistol to defend herself, shooting her son once in the stomach. Police reported that the mother acted in self-defense when she inflicted the non-life-threatening wound. LandOLakesPatch.comMaryland Octogenarian Shoots Home Invader A retired 83-year-old Mitchellville teacher heard noises in the night and then heard a loud crashing sound. Realizing his home had been broken into, he stayed in his bedroom to avoid a confrontation. When his bedroom door came crashing open, he used a pistol to fire two shots at the intruder, wounding him and forcing him to flee the house. Responding police found the burglar about two blocks away in front of a neighboring home. WUSA-TV Channel 9, Washington, D.C.Armed Citizen Stops Delaware Home Invader A Hartly woman noticed sounds of someone moving around her house when she woke at 6 one morning. She alerted her boyfriend, who took up a Glock pistol and found a stranger in the living room. On being caught, the man claimed he broke in to avoid the rain. He was held at gunpoint without incident for responding police. The Washington Times, Washington, D.C. |
Armed Citizen True Stories — May/June 2018 By Duncan Mackie // 05/30/2018 https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/wp-...v-featured.jpgWrench in His Plans: South Carolina Armed Citizens Stop Customer’s Rampage When a disgruntled customer of a Rock Hill auto dealership took up a pipe wrench and began threatening to kill customers and damaging several cars, two local men with concealed carry permits intervened to stop the incident and held the miscreant at gunpoint for responding police. Customers and employees of the auto dealership were grateful for the presence of the concealed carriers. The subject will face charges of attempted murder, assault and battery, and breach of the peace. This was the subject’s second such incident at the dealership in as many months. WFYY News 4, Greenville, South CarolinaCalifornia Homeowner Shoots Attempted Home Invader When an Oroville man was confronted by a persistent stranger banging on his door and demanding entry, the homeowner called police and took up a pistol in case he needed it. On going to the door again, the stranger tried to force his way into the home, at which point the resident shot him. Chico Enterprise-Record, CaliforniaNorth Carolina Grocer Foils Armed Robbery with Shotgun A lone gunman threatened to kill a Winston-Salem grocer unless the grocer handed over all the money in the store. When the robber was distracted, the grocer drew a shotgun on the would-be bandit, driving him away empty-handed. No one was injured in the incident. WFMY-TV News 2, Greensboro, North CarolinaArizona Coin Store Owner Defeats Armed Robber A Phoenix coin store owner was met shortly after opening one morning by a young man and woman. When they entered the store, the man produced a pistol and demanded money. The storeowner drew his own gun and fired on the man, wounding him in the leg. The defending owner then held both persons at gunpoint until police arrived. ABC Channel 15, Phoenix, ArizonaTexas Pizza Parlor Employee Kills Armed Robber An Amarillo pizza store employee was confronted by two men, one of whom was armed, brandished a gun and demanded money. The employee, who was legally armed, feared for his life, drew his own gun and shot the armed robber, mortally wounding him. The robber’s pistol turned out to be a BB gun. KFDA News Channel 10, Amarillo, TexasIllinois Concealed Carry Permit Holder Stops Armed Robber A young, armed man approached a 58-year-old man in Chicago’s Austin community and demanded the older man’s property. Unfortunately for the robber, the victim was legally armed and used his pistol to shoot the assailant once in the chest, mortally wounding him and ending the incident. The Chicago Sun-Times, IllinoisAnother Illinois Concealed Carry Permit Holder Stops Armed Robber A Chicago man was robbed at gunpoint one Sunday evening. After handing over his money, the victim drew his legally carried pistol and shot the robber in the chest, mortally wounding him and ending the encounter. The Chicago Sun-Times, IllinoisGeorgia Homeowner Defeats Three Home Invaders in Gun Battle A Lawrenceville man heard sounds of a break-in to his home about 3 a.m. Taking up a pistol for defense, he investigated and found three strangers inside his house. The homeowner and the bandits exchanged gunfire; the homeowner was wounded in the leg during the battle, but he succeeded in driving off the invaders, one of whom died from a gunshot wound sustained in the fight. The Gwinnett Daily Post, GeorgiaArmed West Virginia Grandmother Foils Home Invasion A Putnam County grandmother heard someone trying to pry open her bedroom window on Christmas Eve. Taking up a pistol she kept for defense, she raised the weapon and ordered the burglar to leave, which he promptly did on seeing the armed and determined woman. WSAZ-TV Channel 3, Huntington, West VirginiaOhio Pharmacist Stops Trio of Armed Robbers An Akron pharmacist was opening his business about 9 a.m. one day when three masked men dressed all in black stormed his store, with two of them jumping the counter to accost him. The storeowner was armed, drew his pistol and fired on the robbers, wounding one and putting all three to flight. TV News Channel 5, Cleveland, OhioLouisiana Woman Defends Against Early-Morning Intruder in Bedroom A 76-year-old New Orleans woman awoke to a noise in her home. On investigating, she found a stranger in her bedroom with some type of object in his hand. Taking up a pistol she kept nearby for emergencies, she shot the intruder once — ending the incident — and called police. WWL-TV Channel 4, New Orleans, LouisianaTexas Resident Foils Armed Robbery by Juveniles A Dallas man was approaching his home when he was accosted by two juveniles who tried to rob him. The homeowner drew a gun and shot both of the juvenile assailants, putting them to flight. The young perpetrators will face charges of aggravated robbery. DFW Channel 11, Dallas, Texas |
Armed Citizen True Stories — April 2018 By Duncan Mackie // 05/02/2018 https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/wp-...v-featured.jpgPillow Fight: Indiana Homeowner Foils Home-Invading Duo A Calumet Township man and his fiancée were watching TV one evening when they noticed their outside front light going off, then their doorknob being jiggled. Suddenly, their Chihuahua dog began barking fiercely, followed by sounds of their back door being kicked in. When a man, clad in black, wearing a ski mask and carrying a shotgun, entered the living room, the homeowner took up a .380 pistol he kept under a sofa pillow and opened fire on the intruder and a second burglar, driving them out of the house. Police are continuing their investigation of the crime. Patch.comElderly Ohio Couple Prevails Against Well-Armed Home Invader An elderly Highland County couple was rising for the day when a young man armed with a rifle and a pistol invaded their home. Fortunately, the husband and wife were armed with pistols and ordered the intruder to leave. When he ignored those orders, both homeowners fired on the intruder, killing him and ending the incident. WKRC-TV Channel 2, Cincinnati, OhioNorth Carolina Homeowner Fights Off Armed Attackers A Cameron man was home alone late one morning when an intruder armed with a rifle kicked in his front door. Taking up a pistol, the homeowner fired on the attacker, who fled the house but fired back with his rifle from the yard, grazing the resident’s leg. The attacker then fled with an accomplice. WNCN-TV Channel 17, Raleigh, North CarolinaMissouri Pizza Man Shoots Armed Robber A pizza deliveryman was delivering an order late one night when he was accosted by two would-be robbers, one of whom pistol-whipped him. When the deliveryman tried to retreat to his vehicle, one of the robbers fired on him. The victim then drew his own gun and shot at the robbers, hitting one and driving both off. The wounded robber, a 17-year-old male, was found by police nearby, dead from his injuries. Police said the defensive shooting was justified. St. Louis Post-Dispatch, MissouriGeorgia Pastor Stops Home Invader A Cherokee County minister was at home with his wife and three children early one morning when he heard noises of a break-in from his basement. Fearing for his family’s safety, he took up a pistol and fired on the intruder, hitting him and putting him to flight. Responding police found the 19-year-old burglar in the yard of the victim’s home with a gunshot wound to the head. The burglar will recover from his injuries, and police say the homeowner acted in self-defense and will not be charged. WXIA-TV Channel 11, Atlanta, GeorgiaLouisiana Woman Stops Burglary An Eros woman was awakened in her home by a loud noise. Taking a rifle with her to investigate, she found a stranger in her living room. She held the burglar at gunpoint for responding police, but he bolted from the home and escaped before police arrived. The man was later caught by police and, after resisting arrest, was taken into custody. The News Star, Monroe, LouisianaFlorida Uber Driver Defends Against Attacker A Sarasota Uber driver asked a belligerent passenger to leave the car. The customer finally did so but immediately returned and escalated his aggressive behavior. Drawing his legally carried pistol, the driver warned the attacker away, but the man punched the driver and threatened to kill him. Fearing for his life, the driver shot the attacker in the leg, ending the attack. Investigating police determined the shooting was in self-defense and returned the victim’s pistol after their investigation. WFTS-TV Channel 29, Tampa, FloridaMichigan Man Apprehends Domestic Assaulter Seeing a strange van with fogged windows on his property, an Ortonville man took a pistol and checked inside the vehicle. He found a young man hidden under a blanket on the floor, whom he ordered out at gunpoint. When the resident called police, a SWAT team responded, ending a 24-hour manhunt. The man in the van was wanted for shooting his estranged wife and her friend, both of whom suffered head wounds. WXYZ-TV Channel 7, Detroit, MichiganKentucky Homeowner Foils Car Burglary Seeing a suspicious shadow outside his window near his truck, a Louisville homeowner armed himself with a pistol and went to investigate. He found a young man trying to break into his vehicle. He ordered the man to the ground and held him at gunpoint while calling the authorities. Police arrested the offender and found drugs and drug paraphernalia in his possession. WDRB-TV Channel 49, Louisville, KentuckyNew York Repairman Fights Off Armed Robber A Rochester repairman working outside a customer’s home was accosted at gunpoint in a robbery attempt. The repairman drew his own weapon and fired on the robber, wounding him and forcing him to flee. The robber was arrested at a local hospital when he sought medical attention. Police filed no charges against the victim. SpectrumLocalNews.comTexas Gas Station Owner Defends Against Two Armed Robbers A Houston gas station owner was assaulted by two armed men who entered his store and demanded money. The owner drew his own pistol and fired on the two robbers. In the gun battle that ensued, the station owner was shot eight times in the left arm and still managed to mortally wound one robber while putting both to flight. While awaiting treatment in the hospital, the wounded store owner was asked if the robbers got anything. A relative replied in the negative but said the assailants did “take some bullets with them.” KTRK-TV Channel 13, Houston, Texas |
Armed Citizen True Stories — February/March 2018By Duncan Mackie // 02/21/2018https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/wp-...v-featured.jpg Hammer Down: Armored Car Driver Defends Against Sledgehammer AssaultAfter exiting his armored car to pick up money at a Chicago currency exchange, the car’s driver was assaulted by an unknown man with a sledgehammer. Though struck in the back and neck with the sledgehammer, the driver was able to draw his weapon and shoot his assailant four times, stopping the incident. Responding police found the suspect near the scene of the crime, bleeding from his bullet wounds. The armored car driver will survive the attack but sustained what are being called life-changing injuries. Guns.comIndiana Man Foils Residential RobberyAn unidentified armed man entered a Hammond home at about 7:30 a.m. and announced a robbery. Herding three residents into the basement, where the robber claimed a safe was to be found, the robber was unaware that a fourth person was in the home. That man took up a pistol and, when the robber entered the kitchen from the basement, shot and mortally wounded him, ending the incident. Responding police questioned the defending shooter and other residents, then released them without charges. Guns.comMichigan Concealed Carrier Fights Back Against RobbersTwo Detroit men, one carrying under a Michigan concealed carry permit, were accosted outside a convenience store by two men who demanded money. When the permit holder saw a pistol stuck in his face, he knocked the gun away, drew his own pistol and fired on the robbers. In the ensuing exchange, the armed robber was shot multiple times, and the victim’s cousin was shot four times. Both wounded men are expected to recover. Both robbers were arrested. Fox2Detroit.comArmed Texas Citizen Stops Sexual AssaultAn Austin man was jogging one evening when he heard a woman screaming nearby. Shining a flashlight in the direction of the screams, he saw a female jogger on her back on the ground with a man on top of her. Drawing his legally carried pistol, the Good Samaritan ordered the attacker off the woman, who immediately got up and put distance between herself and her attacker. When the woman was momentarily between him and the gun, her attacker, naked from the waist down, took that opportunity to run off, taking with him the woman’s shorts and shoes. The assailant was captured the next day sleeping next to a different part of the same jogging trail. The Austin American Statesman, TexasNew Mexico Convenience Store Clerk Shoots Armed RobberHearing about nearby convenience stores being robbed, an Albuquerque woman carried a pistol with her when she was working the late shift at a Circle K. When an armed man entered her store, pointed his pistol at her face and demanded money, the armed clerk drew her own pistol and shot the robber in the torso. The clerk was not charged in the shooting, but her store suspended her for two weeks for carrying a pistol on the job. KOAT-TV Channel 7, Albuquerque, New MexicoWashington State Homeowner Captures Wanted ManSeeing an unknown man standing outside his child’s bedroom window one night, a Marysville homeowner and concealed carry permit holder drew his pistol and confronted the intruder, then held him at gunpoint for responding police. It turned out the intruder had four outstanding warrants for his arrest. Police said the homeowner “did everything right.” Breitbart.comOhio Taco Bell Employees Defend Against Armed RobberTwo armed and masked men attempted to rob a Cleveland Taco Bell at about 3:30 one morning and were unpleasantly surprised when three of the store employees drew guns and fired on them, killing one robber and putting the second to flight. The dead robber suffered six gunshot wounds; his accomplice was apparently uninjured. CNN.comNorth Carolina Mother Frightens off Two BurglarsA young Gaston County mother of two heard noises coming from the rear of her home. Taking a pistol with her to investigate, she found two men trying to force entry into her home through a glass door. When she displayed the pistol she had with her, the two men fled without further incident. WSOCTV.comIllinois Homeowner Shoots Home InvaderA Springfield homeowner heard noises in his house one afternoon and, shortly thereafter, was confronted by an unknown male who had forcibly entered the home. Fortunately, the homeowner, fearing for his life, was able to get to a gun he kept for protection and shoot the invader, who fled the scene. The wounded invader was later apprehended by police when he sought medical attention for his gunshot wound. The State Journal-Register, Springfield, IllinoisChicago Homeowner Defends Against BurglarHearing strange noises at home one evening, a 60-year-old Chicago man found a crowbar-wielding individual had broken into his home. Fearing for his life, the homeowner took up a legally owned handgun and fired on the intruder several times, wounding him and causing him to flee. Police apprehended the criminal when he sought medical treatment for his gunshot wounds at a local hospital. The Chicago Sun-Times, IllinoisFlorida Octogenarian Scares off Home InvaderSeeing an unknown man break his living room window and attempt entry to his home, an 81-year-old man used a .22 pistol to fire several shots at the burglar, who fled the scene. The homeowner reported fearing for his own safety and that of his wife, who was also home at the time. The Daytona Beach News-Journal, Florida |
Armed Citizen True Stories — January 2018 By Duncan Mackie // 01/17/2018 https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/wp-...v-featured.jpgTransaction Declined: Wisconsin Man Defends Against Rock-Wielding Robber A 51-year-old Milwaukee man got money from an ATM and proceeded to walk home. That’s when a man who had seen him at the money machine decided to rob him. The robber hit his victim on the head with a rock and demanded money. Dazed but still capable, the would-be victim, who was armed, fired on the robber, hitting him and driving him off. WZTV Fox 17, WISN-TV, Milwaukee, WisconsinArmed Ohio Judge Fights Back Against Bushwhacker A county judge in Steubenville parked at his regular spot near the courthouse and was walking into the building when he was fired upon by a man lying in wait for him. Fortunately, the judge was armed and, though wounded, was able to return fire, getting off five shots at his assailant. An armed probation officer just behind the judge also drew his weapon and fired on the assailant, killing him. While the assault on the judge was reported nationwide, the fact that the judge was armed and returned fire on his assailant was left out of many of the media accounts of the incident. Townhall.comIllinois Fire Service Officer Defends Against Carjacker A Chicago Fire Department lieutenant left his car running in a residential neighborhood long enough for a teenager to steal it. Seeing the theft occurring, the lieutenant tried to get the teen to stop, but the young man decided to try to run over the fireman. That’s when the lieutenant, who was legally armed under an Illinois concealed carry permit, drew his pistol and fired on the approaching vehicle, shooting the driver fatally in the chest. The Chicago Sun-Times, IllinoisNevada Convenience Store Clerk Fights Off Two Armed Robbers When two armed and masked men barged into a Las Vegas convenience store at about 1 a.m. and demanded money, the clerk on duty was ready. He drew a pistol he wore on his belt and fired on the duo. The robbers returned fire before fleeing in separate directions. No one was injured in the gunfight that ended the unsuccessful robbery attempt. LasVegasNow.comIllinois Homeowner Holds Daylight Home Invader for Police A Creston man heard strange noises early one afternoon in his home. Going to investigate, with a pistol in hand “just in case,” the homeowner found an unknown male had forced his way into the home. The homeowner held the burglar at gunpoint until police arrived to take him into custody. WREX-TV, Rockford, IllinoisMinnesota Cellphone Store Clerk Defends Against Armed Robbers An Inver Grove Heights cellphone store clerk was in the rear of the store when he was approached by two men. As one of the robbers held a gun on him, the clerk, who was legally armed, drew his pistol and fired on the suspects, hitting one and causing the other to flee with some cellphones. KMPS-TV, Eden Prairie, MinnesotaCalifornia Homeowner Shoots Home Invader When an intruder forced his way into their Escondido home early one morning, a father took up a rifle and shot the man to defend his wife and two teenage daughters. The wounded burglar then barricaded himself in the master bedroom. Responding police evacuated the family from the home and then talked the wounded suspect into peacefully surrendering. KFMB-TV, San Diego, California Florida Homeowner Chases Away Masked Gang A Summerfield man was going to bed when four masked strangers shot his dog, then forced their way into the home. When one of the intruders fired through the closed front door into the home, the homeowner called for his girlfriend to get his shotgun and throw it to him. She did so successfully, and the homeowner fired one round into the lead intruder, causing him and the others to flee. The wounded home invader later died of his injuries. WKMG-TV, Orlando, Florida Virginia Man Shoots Burglar A Hampton man heard noises in his home at about 4 one morning. Taking a pistol to investigate, he found a lone young man rummaging around in the residence. Seeing the armed homeowner, the intruder charged at the man, causing the resident to shoot the invader once. The homeowner then held the wounded man at gunpoint until police arrived and arrested him. Charges are not being sought against the homeowner. WVEC-TV, Norfolk, VirginiaAlabama Man Turns Tables Against Armed Robber A Trussville man was accosted in his apartment complex by a gunman who demanded money. Rather than comply, the victim drew his own gun and shot the robber in both legs, seriously injuring him. The robber will face felony charges on his release from the hospital. The Birmingham Patch, AlabamaWisconsin Man Exchanges Shots With Armed Burglar A Medina man was confronted in his home by an armed man. Fearing for his life, the homeowner used a pistol to defend himself and ended up in a gunfight with the home invader. Several shots were exchanged, which ended with the home invader fleeing the scene. No one was injured in the exchange. WISC-TV, Madison, Wisconsin |
Armed Citizen True Stories — November/December 2017By Duncan Mackie // 11/29/2017https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/wp-...v-featured.jpg Silverware Surprise: Tennessee Hotel Guest Defends Against Armed AttackA Nashville couple checked into a local hotel after church one Sunday afternoon. They rode up in the elevator with an unidentified man who went in the opposite direction after stopping on their floor. Later, that same man knocked on the couple’s hotel room door and attacked with a fork when they answered. Thinking the fork was a knife, the male victim drew his legally carried Glock 19 and shot the attacker, who fled the scene. Police said the victim would not face charges, as he was acting lawfully in self-defense. WZTV Fox 17, Nashville, TennesseeIllinois Man Fatally Shoots Home InvadersA homeowner on Chicago’s East Side heard strange noises in his basement. Going to investigate, he brought along a pistol, just in case, and he quickly found that three strangers — two men and a woman — had broken into his home. Fearing for his life, the homeowner fired on the intruders, killing all three. He then called police and barricaded himself inside the home until they arrived. Police are treating the incident as self-defense. NBC 5, WMAQ-TV, Chicago, IllinoisGeorgia Homeowner Prevents Home InvasionWhen an intruder broke into his Columbus home and confronted him late one evening, the male homeowner defended himself with a pistol, killing the intruder and stopping the incident. Citing Georgia’s Castle Doctrine, investigators reported the defender would not face charges for the self-defense shooting. The Ledger-Inquirer, Columbus, GeorgiaWashington Man Fires on Intruder Breaking Into HomeWhen an unknown man began pounding on his Puyallup door late at night, the homeowner took up a pistol and went to investigate. Seeing a gun in the intruder’s hands when he looked out the door, the homeowner fired two shots at the suspect as he broke into the residence, wounding him and putting him to flight. The suspect was arrested when he sought medical help for his gunshot wound at a nearby hospital, and police said the homeowner would not face charges for defending his home and himself. KOMONEWS.comArizona Woman Fights Back in Road Rage IncidentA road rage incident between two women in Glendale ended well for one of them because she was armed. The aggressor followed the victim’s car to an intersection, where she attacked a passenger. When the driver got out of her car, declared she was armed and ordered the attacker to back off, the attacker proceeded to attack the armed driver, beating her about the head and shoulders. After repeated warnings to stop the attack or be shot, the victim used her legally carried pistol to shoot her female attacker once in the stomach, ending the attack.AZFamily.com Georgia Homeowner Shoots Cross-Dressing BurglarA DeKalb County man was awakened at home about 2 a.m. by sounds of a possible break-in. Taking up a pistol to investigate, he was suddenly confronted by a woman who had broken into the home. Fearing for his life, the homeowner fired a single shot at the intruder, killing her. Responding police determined that the subject was a man dressed as a woman. No charges will be filed against the resident, who was defending his home and family. Fox23.comSouth Carolina Motel Owner Defends Against Knife AttackAn Oak Island motel owner was in his office when a man approached him threateningly with a knife. As chance would have it, the hotel owner was speaking at the time with a 911 dispatcher about another matter, and the owner was heard on the 911 call ordering the subject repeatedly to “back off.” When the knife-wielding subject refused to do so, and fearing for his life, the motel owner fired twice on the armed man, killing him. WNCN-TV, Raleigh, North CarolinaTexas Man Defends Against Armed WomanA Killeen man was accosted in his apartment parking lot by an armed 23-year-old woman who wanted to quarrel about a parking issue. As the woman grew more agitated, the male tenant, himself legally armed with a concealed pistol, tried to defuse the situation. When the woman assaulted him, the man drew his own gun and shot her, ending the attack. The woman died at the scene from her injuries, which police determined were inflicted in self-defense. KCEN-TV, Killeen, TexasAlabama Church Employee Stops RobberyTwo Dothan men were in their church’s office late Sunday night when a lone man proceeded to rob them. After having robbed one of the duo of $50, the suspect was robbing the second employee when the first employee retrieved a pistol and shot the robber once, fatally wounding him. The Dothan Eagle, AlabamaArizona Man Shoots Taser-Armed BurglarA Kingman man’s home was invaded by a taser-wielding burglar who tased the victim several times and then robbed him. Fortunately, the homeowner was able to get to a pistol he kept in the home for defense and fire on the burglar, fatally wounding him and ending the assault. Kingman Daily Miner, ArizonaKansas Man Holds Burglar for PoliceA Salina man was awakened by his dog barking. He then heard sounds of someone trying to force entry into his home. Taking up a pistol and going to investigate, he found a man who had broken into his truck, whom he held at gunpoint until police arrived. KSAL.com, Salina, KansasArkansas Woman Scares off Purse-SnatcherWhile unlocking her car door at a Little Rock grocery store, an older woman was approached by a young man who tried to snatch her purse. The woman resisted and displayed a pistol she carried in her purse, frightening the thief away. ArkansasOnline.com, Little Rock, Arkansas |
Armed Citizens True Stories — October 2017By Duncan Mackie // 10/18/2017https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/wp-...v-featured.jpg Crisis AvertedA family of four from Hoonah was walking in line through a wooded area to a favorite fishing hole when a brown bear emerged from the woods and charged the group from the front. The first two people in line jumped out of the way, leaving the 11-year-old and his unarmed cousin next in line. Fortunately, the 11-year-old’s father hadn’t yet put a sling on the boy’s pump shotgun, so the weapon, loaded with bird shot, was in his hands.The youth brought the gun to bear on the charging animal and fired several shots, the second and third of which dropped it and the last of which left powder burns on the bear’s mouth. Momentum pushed the bruin’s body past the boy, who had the presence of mind to put another shot into it as it slid by him. Another bit of good fortune was that, just the day before, the boy’s father had permitted him to remove the three-shot limiting plug from the gun, allowing him a full magazine of rounds when the need arose. The boy’s uncle was first in line when the bear charged and had a rifle slung on his shoulder, but the speed of the bear’s attack did not give him time to bring it into action. The Juneau Empire, Alaska Washington State Man Defends Against Careless CamperA Glenoma man and his wife were camping in Randle when they heard gunshots coming from a nearby campsite. When they approached the campsite to inquire about the safety of the shooting, the camper fired on them several times, including rounds that penetrated their vehicle. Retrieving a gun from their car, the husband returned a single shot of fire in self-defense, fatally wounding their attacker. Responding Lewis County Sheriff’s investigators say the shooting appears to be self-defense and will be referred to county prosecutors for review. The Chronicle, Centralia, WashingtonCalifornia Home Invasion Ends Badly for InvadersTwo men, one armed, entered a home in Brentwood in a robbery attempt shortly after 11 one night. The homeowner, confronted by the intruders, took up his own gun and fired on the two, killing them and ending the incident. Brentwood Police are investigating the incident as self-defense. The East Bay Times, Walnut Creek, CaliforniaUtah Sub Shop Robbery Foiled by Armed ClerkTwo employees were on duty in a Salt Lake City sandwich shop at about 6 p.m. when a woman and two men entered the store, locked the door behind them, drew handguns and announced a robbery. One robber cleaned out the cash register while the other two tried to enter the back office. They were stopped by an armed female who held the office door against them, then fired her pistol around the edge of the barricaded door, hitting a woman robber in the neck and driving off the other two robbers. Salt Lake City detectives reported seldom seeing such a dangerous take-over-style robbery. The Salt Lake Tribune, UtahFlorida Woman Stops Armed Ex-BoyfriendA Zepherhills man took a semi-automatic rifle with him when he visited his ex late one night. Fearing for her life, since the ex had previously threatened her, and knowing of his violent past, she fatally shot him when he threatened her again. Police are calling the incident self-defense. The Tampa Bay Times, FloridaEscaped Georgia Cons Caught by Armed TennesseansWhen a Rutherford County, Tennessee, homeowner saw two men trying to steal his car, he took up a gun, called an armed neighbor and confronted the thieves at gunpoint. The armed citizens then held the would-be car thieves for responding police. It turned out the thieves were escaped prisoners from Georgia who had murdered two corrections officers and were the subject of an intense manhunt. Law enforcement and much of the media hailed the armed citizens as heroes. Liberty Park Press, Bellevue, WashingtonCalifornia Audio Store Owner Fights off Three Armed RobbersThe owner of a Downey audio store was accosted in his store by three armed robbers who demanded money. Rather than meekly comply, the owner took up a pistol and successfully engaged the robbers, killing two and wounding and putting to flight the third, thus ending the crime. The storeowner was not wounded in the incident and will not face charges. ABC7.com, Los Angeles, CaliforniaGeorgia Woman Defends Against Party CrasherA man and two female companions were asked to leave a party at a Marietta apartment building. About an hour later, the man, angry over being ejected from the party, returned and demanded re-entry, which was refused. When he began kicking the door and issuing threats against all inside the apartment, he reached into his waistband as if drawing a gun. That’s when the apartment owner, fearing for her life, drew her own pistol and shot the intruder several times, mortally wounding him. Police say the shooter acted in self-defense. Atlanta Journal-Constitution, GeorgiaKansas Lyft Driver Thwarts Sexual AssaultA Wichita woman on her first night as a Lyft driver picked up two male passengers, who told her to drive to the zoo. After directing the driver to the zoo and several other locations, the pair told her to return to the apartment where she had picked them up. During the drive, the men asked her inappropriate questions, which alerted her suspicions. As the men left the car, one of them grabbed her breast. When she objected and moved away, the other man did the same thing. That’s when the woman drew her pistol, which she kept under her lap while driving, and pointed it at the men, telling them to leave her alone. That stopped them long enough for her to drive away and report the incident to police. She also reported the incident to her Lyft contact, who was sympathetic. The next morning, Lyft cancelled her as a driver, citing their “no guns” policy. KWCH-TV Channel 12, Wichita, KansasAlabama Man Wounded in Robbery, Kills AttackerA Selma man had arrived home with a female companion at about 11:30 one night when they were accosted by an armed man who demanded money. After shooting the driver, the robber went to the woman’s side of the car to rob her, stealing her purse in the attempt. At that point, the wounded male victim was able to retrieve a pistol he carried and shoot the robber several times, killing him. The wounded victim was treated for non-life threatening injuries and released. He will not face charges for his self-defense shooting. The Selma Times-Journal, Alabama |
Armed Citizen True Stories — August/September 2017By Duncan Mackie // 08/30/2017https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/wp-...v-featured.jpg Police Credit Armed Texas Citizen With Stopping Active ShooterA man walked into a popular Arlington restaurant and started shouting at the manager. When the manager tried to calm him down, the stranger pulled a gun and shot the manager dead. That’s when a restaurant customer with a concealed handgun license drew his pistol and killed the shooter, stopping the incident. Arlington police credit the armed citizen with stopping what could have been a mass murder. Police made it clear that the citizen defender would not face charges in the incident. WFAA-TV, Dallas, TexasMichigan CCW Holder Foils Quartet Of RobbersAn Ypsilanti man buzzed some people into his apartment building only to find he had a problem: One of the men pulled a gun and tried to rob him. Being legally armed himself, he drew his own pistol and fired on the man, missing the armed robber but putting all four to flight. Police responding to the victim’s call apprehended four men fleeing the scene who turned out to be the suspects. Nothing was taken in the robbery, and no one was injured. The police investigation is continuing. MLive.com, MichiganTexas Man Defends Against Deranged FriendA Bowie County man had to defend himself against a friend who had been acting strangely of late. When the friend entered his room late one night, acting crazy and pointing a rifle at him, the would-be victim felt he had no choice but to take up a pistol he kept next to his bed for defense. Firing one shot, he stopped the attack when his friend fell to the floor. The defender then rendered CPR to the friend until medical personnel arrived. The deranged friend later died of his injuries. No charges have been filed in the case. KLTV-TV, Tyler, TexasNevada Man Shoots Knife-Wielding NeighborA Las Vegas man awoke early one morning to find a strange man wielding a knife in his bedroom. Fearing for his life, he took up a pistol he kept for self-defense and fired a single shot at the intruder, killing him. The intruder turned out to be a neighbor, though one the defending homeowner did not know. Las Vegas Metro Police say the preliminary investigation results appear to support a case of self-defense. KXNT-TV, Las Vegas, NevadaCalifornia Store Clerk Prevents Armed RobberyWhen an armed and masked man entered a Fairfield smoke shop and demanded money, an alert store clerk drew his own gun and fired on the robber, hitting him in the chest and stopping the crime. The subsequent police investigation determined the robber had a realistic-looking BB gun, which did not alter the self-defense nature of the shooting. The store clerk legally possessed the pistol he used and acted in self-defense. He will not face charges. The Daily Republic, Solano, CaliforniaTexas Homeowner Outshoots Three Drive-By ShootersA Houston man was outside his home one Saturday morning when a car drove slowly by and the three occupants opened fire. The homeowner hid behind a bush and returned fire, striking all three of the assailants while avoiding being wounded himself. The wounded driver of the car crashed into a vehicle. One assailant died at the scene, while the two others fled on foot and sought medical attention. One of the wounded assailants died in the hospital. Police are treating the homeowner’s actions as self-defense. KTRK-TV, Houston, TexasLouisiana Homeowner Stops Home InvasionA Swartz couple was in their home one evening when an intruder forced his way into the home and attacked them. Fearing for their lives, one of the homeowners grabbed a pistol and shot the intruder. The wounded burglar later died of his wounds. Police are treating the incident as self-defense. MyArkLaMiss.com, LouisianaMissouri 7-Eleven Clerk Foils RobberyA female store clerk was outside the store on a smoke break at about 3 a.m. when a stranger who announced a robbery and demanded money approached her. The clerk, who was armed, drew her pistol and fired on the robber, who returned fire. When the exchange was over, the robber was mortally wounded in the chest, arm and thigh, while the defending clerk suffered a leg wound. Fox 2, St. Louis, MissouriTexas Pizza Driver Kills Armed RobberA Domino’s Pizza driver in Mesquite was delivering a pizza order when he was met by two men who put a pistol to his head and demanded money. When he did not respond to the robbers’ demands quickly enough, one robber lowered the pistol and fired a single shot off to the driver’s side to intimidate him. That’s when the driver, realizing the seriousness of the situation, drew his own pistol and fired on the robbers three times, killing the man who had held the pistol to his head and driving off the other one. Both robbers were 16 years old. The pizza driver was carrying his pistol on an Arizona permit, which is recognized in Texas. Domino’s Pizza has suspended the driver from his job. Police are investigating the shooting as self-defense. The Dallas Morning News, TexasWashington State Man Stops Home InvaderA Browns Point man heard noises on a porch of his home at about 3 a.m. When he went to investigate, he encountered an armed stranger who forced his way into the home. The homeowner managed to reach a pistol he kept in his residence and fired a single shot at the intruder, mortally wounding him and ending the incident. The News Tribune, Tacoma, Washington |
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