These are a few stories of self defense you probably won’t see on any of the major news outlet. Yet the anti-gun movement will tell you guns are seldom used for self defense. Consider the outcome of these incidents if the victims did not have a gun and take action. These are just a few incidents that have occurred in the past two year. Put yourself in their place. What would you do?
Florida Man Stops Home Invasion
Two armed men broke into a Pine Hills residence and held the older female homeowner at gunpoint. Seeing what was happening, the homeowner’s son hurriedly retrieved a pistol and fired on the burglars, killing one and seriously wounding the other, thus ending the incident.
WASH Channel 2, Orlando, Florida
Michigan Woman Thwarts Street Attack
Even something as simple as walking a dog can put a person in harm’s way, but a Michigan woman was able to withstand a recent threat because she was carrying. While the woman was taking her dog for his nightly walk, a stranger came up from behind and grabbed her. The armed citizen responded by pressing her handgun against the alleged assailant’s gut. The pet owner had been in a heightened state of awareness because she had, seconds earlier, noticed a black van with no windows idling on the side of the street ahead of her. Then she noticed a man getting out of the vehicle and strolling parallel to her as she walked her dog. The uneasiness of the situation prompted her to grip her gun while it was still in her jacket pocket. When the man later took hold of her coat, she drew her gun, pushed it into his stomach area and reportedly said, “I don’t want to kill you.” The thug scurried off. (fox32chicago.com, Chicago, Ill., 12/7/17)
California Man Defends Against Granddaughter’s Boyfriend
A Redding man’s granddaughter visited his home with her boyfriend for a weekend. As the visit progressed, the boyfriend became hostile and abusive. After seeing several incidents of abuse toward his granddaughter, the older man armed himself as a precaution, then told the boyfriend he was not welcome and must leave. When the younger man attacked the grandfather rather than comply with the request to leave, the older man shot him in self-defense. Though wounded, the younger man attacked again and was shot a second time, which ended the attack. The grandfather is not expected to face charges.
KRCR Channel 7, Redding, California
Georgia Liquor Clerk Wins Gun Battle With Robber
When a masked and armed man dashed into a liquor store, jumped the counter and demanded money, the quick-thinking clerk was having none of it. Drawing his legally carried pistol, the clerk fired on the robber. In the ensuing exchange of gunfire, the clerk was unharmed, but the robber was struck three times and later died of his wounds. Police say the store clerk acted in self-defense.
Fox Channel 5, Atlanta, Georgia
Illinois Man Defends Against Home Invader
When a Kewanee man heard someone kicking in his door on a Sunday afternoon, he took up a pistol when he went to investigate. When the man kicking on the door refused to desist and entered the home, the homeowner, fearing for his life, shot and killed the intruder. The homeowner is cooperating with police in their investigation and is not expected to face charges.
Peoria Journal Star, Illinois
Maryland Man Prevents Daylight Home Invasion
A Lothian couple was at home when an unidentified man tried to break into their house. Taking up a pistol on hearing the noise, the husband tried to force the man from their home at gunpoint but had to shoot when the man lunged at him. Not dissuaded by a wound to the leg, the burglar again tried to attack the husband, whereupon the husband shot the burglar again, giving him a non-fatal head wound, which ended the incident.
The Baltimore Sun, Maryland
Missouri Vet Prevails Against Much Younger Armed Robbers
A 70-year-old Vietnam veteran was stopped by the roadside to let a friend out when two young men in a vehicle stopped next to him and pulled a gun after asking for directions. Fearing for his life, the vet drew his own firearm and fired on the would-be robbers, killing one and seriously wounding the other. A police investigation determined that the two robbers were responsible for a crime spree. The police praised the veteran, who they say acted properly and responsibly. He will not be charged.
KDSK Channel 5, St. Louis, Missouri
Homeowner held burglary suspect at gunpoint
About 2am Sunday, March 4th, a Ferndale homeowner in the 2200 block of Brown Road reported hearing loud banging noises outside his home and armed himself to investigate. According to Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) Undersheriff Jeff Parks, the homeowner found a broken window at the back of his garage and discovered a man inside a fenced area.
Before the homeowner could display his firearm, the man threw himself to the ground shouting “Just shoot me,” “Just take me to jail” and “Just tase me,” according to Parks.
911 was called and the call receiver was informed of the subject being held at gunpoint. WCSO deputies were dispatched and Ferndale Police officers also responded to assist. FPD officers detained the suspect without incident according to Ferndale Police Lieutenant Bill Hatchett.
Parks said in an email, “The subject continued to act strangely and was physically uncooperative with LE, appeared to be under influence.”
Darren K Olson-Young, age 20, was subsequently booked into the Whatcom County Jail by WCSO deputies charged with 2nd degree burglary and 3rd degree malicious mischief (<$750). As of this morning, jail records showed Olson-Young in custody pending a $5000 bail or bond.
By Discover Ferndale -March 5, 2018
Georgia homeowner prevents home invasion
When 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, Georgia
“Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.”
1Peter 5:8
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