| Dayton woman shoots home invader with handgun (OH) OpSD --"She fired one shot and one of the teens fell to the ground, then they both ran out the back door, according to the report."
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| Houston Clerk Wins Gunfight Against Armed Robber (TX) OpSD --"Initially the clerk, complied, but during the confrontation, the clerk drew his own firearm and opened fire on the suspect."
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| Legally Armed Motorcyclist Fights Off, Pulls Gun on Three Armed Robbers (CO) OpSD --"The motorcyclist, however, refused to comply. He punched the man carrying the knife and then drew a legally carried handgun."
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| Newslinks for Wednesday, July 24
Firearms, Freedom and General Interest • Connecticut gun group opposes anti-gun GOP candidate for governor • Law enforcement overkill,arrogance displayed in wrong apartment raid • What No One Will Tell You About The George Zimmerman Case • Marion Hammer: Nobody asked me either, Gerald Ensley, but ….
Self-Defense News and Views • CO: Legally Armed Motorcyclist Fights Off, Pulls Gun on Three Armed Robbers • OH: Dayton woman shoots home invader with handgun • TX: Houston Clerk Wins Gunfight Against Armed Robber (video available) • Looks can be deceiving and deadly • Self Defense Tip: Beware Door-to-Door Magazine Salesmen • Truth in Comedy (self-defense for women video)
Editor's Choice • Your Tuesday Afternoon Time Suck: Underwater AK Fun (video story) • Defense Distributed faces 'economic Waco' for challenging gov. monopoly on force • Bank that closed Defense Distributed account linked to ATF, 'Project Gunwalker'
Court Cases and News • CO: Sheriffs Sue over Colorado Gun Control: ‘This Is Our Alamo’ • IL: Plaintiffs wanted: New Illinois gun bans soon to face expensive litigation. • NE: Judge orders that $1M seized by Nebraska officials be given back to exotic dancer • NJ: NJ Supreme Court to Hear 2A Case on ‘Justifiable Need’, NJ’s Excuse for Denying All Concealed Carry Permits • PA: Hunters United for Sunday Hunting Sue PA Game Commission
Praxis • Guns and Gear: The Single-Six is a 10 • Is .380 JHP or FMJ better for defense and how does it compare to 9mm? • New from Advantage Tactical Sights: FNX/FNS Sights • New from H&K: Polymer 30-Round AR Magazines • What’s Wrong With This Picture: PrimeGuard Edition (video available)
News and Views from the Antis • Another Mayor Against Illegal Guns in trouble • CNN Coverage Of Zimmerman Trial Was Perfect • Gun ban zealot asks 'where is gun control,' doesn't look in tyrannical countries • Mayors Abandon Bloomberg’s Gun Control Group • Ms. Magazine Does Guns – Final Installment • Stand Your Ground Law Has Overstayed Its Welcome • MT: Gun control rally targets Sen. Baucus on background checks
Continuing Fallout From Zimmerman Case • I Am Not Trayvon Martin • Press won’t give up on race in Zimmerman verdict • FL: Storeowner offering free gun to Zimmerman gets death threats
Politicians and Legislation • Bloomberg Holds $1,000-a-Plate Fundraiser for West Virginia’s Manchin • Illinois senator proposes gun tracing legislation (video available) • Manchin sensible on gun control issue • CO: Millie Hamner down on gun rights? • CT: Gun lobby opposes McKinney's candidacy • IA: Northwood Council won’t ban guns on city property • IL: Winnetka struggles with assault weapon issue • KS: Kris Kobach adds gun rights to his political arsenal • SC: SC Senator shoots FN Firearms: The FB Photo Spread
Stand Your Ground News and Views • Murder suspect 'may have worn hooded sweatshirt' • 'Stand Your Ground' beats 'Duty to Retreat' laws • “Stand Your Ground” Critics Personify European Pacifism, Not American Values
The "Authorities" • CO: Denver commission backs four-day suspension for police officer • CO: FBI arrests Littleton police officer on drug charges (video available) • CT: Norwalk CT Cops Under the Gun for Illegal Search and Seizure • DC: Gun charge dropped against D.C. man who killed dog, saved boy’s life • IL: Harvey police officers' time cards show they worked at multiple places at once
From the States • IL: Chicago: “I guess it’s bad everywhere” No kidding? • NY: Tourist Brings Gun to Empire State Building, Gets Arrested • VA: Friends of the NRA event combines food, fun, fellowship and fundraising
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| | Victim in critical condition following shooting in Webster Groves (MO) OpSD --Police say one male subject was taken into custody at the scene. Witnesses at the scene say this was a case of self-defense. They saw a large group of people beating on the alleged suspect when he pulled out a weapon and fired.
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| Newslinks for Tuesday, July 23
Firearms, Freedom and General Interest • 9 Dumbest Gun-Control Quotes from Politicians and Celebrities • A Brady Campaign Board Member freaks out while carrying a gun for a month • Attorney Mark O’Mara Talks Zimmerman Truck Rescue To CNN: This Was ‘Quintessential George’ • Gun Law Expert Hits Obama Government On Stand Your Ground Issue • How reliable is reliable for a gun? • In the Gun Control Debate, the truth often suffers? • Look deeper at conceptions about race and self-defense • Majority Support Stand Your Ground Laws
Armed Self-Defense *Works* • MO: Victim in critical condition following shooting in Webster Groves
Self-Defense News and Views • IN: Shooting death of Three Oaks Township man ruled self-defense
News and Views from the Antis • CT: Speaker wants to review Conn. self-defense laws • McCain joins Obama in push to encourage states to review stand your ground laws • OK: Shelton earns respect by standing his ground • Republican Michael Steele Compares Trayvon Case to Sandy Hook • Under Pressure to Divest, Eight Financial Firms Dump all Gun Stocks, 14 More Cut Holdings
From the States • AK: Parnell continues to support self-defense bill • CA: Misunderstanding the So-Called “Stand Your Ground” Laws and the Defense of ‘Self Defense’ • FL: Five questions for Florida NRA chief Marion Hammer • FL: Officials: Zimmerman helped 4 out of wrecked SUV • LA: Louisiana law allows "Stand Your Ground" • NH: Mayors misled: Gun group needs a new name • NY: New York State Rifle & Pistol Association sponsors 2nd Annual Clays for Heros fundraiser shoot • OH: Gun group taking donations to buy George Zimmerman a new pistol
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Firearms, Freedom and General Interest • ATF requests public comments on firearm application form • DC: FAA Warns Against ‘Drone Hunting,’ Shooting At Unmanned Aircraft For Reward • Despite outcry, Stand Your Ground laws unlikely to be repealed • Holder’s non sequitur • Homemade blowgun darts: A potential self-injury risk • On Constitutional Carry • Remote gun locator and shutoff poses predicted threat to gun rights • Roderick Scott: The ‘Black George Zimmerman’ Acquitted of Murder in 2009 • Stand Your Ground on Self-Defense
News and Views from the Antis • AK: Demonstrators protest Alaska's ‘Stand Your Ground' law • IA: Iowa has no use for 'stand your ground' • Mayors Against Illegal Guns Releases New Ad On Aurora Anniversary • OK: Oklahoma lawmaker calls for review of Stand Your Ground self-defense law after Florida verdict • PA: Experts debate self-defense laws
Politicians and Legislation • CO: Everything You Need to Know About the Colorado Recall Elections • MS: Mayor plans ordinance to ban firearms in public buildings if MS open carry law takes effect • Sen. Chris Murphy Claims UN Arms Trade Treaty Doesn't Affect 2nd Amendment
The "Authorities" • NJ: Man surrenders as Hawthorne standoff ends without incident • Rise of the Warrior Cop -- Is it time to reconsider the militarization of American policing? • Sheriff to Senior Citizens: passive resistance like vomiting or urinating may be your best defense • WA: Federal officer pulls gun on legal open carrier
From the States • CO: One year after theater shooting, Colorado still wrestling with gun control • MI: Gun Groups Push Rights at BBQ • NY: Empire State gun owners muster to defeat Cuomo • NY: In state’s gun debate, money still flows • PA: 'Women on Target' course teaches gun safety, responsibility
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Latest Armed Self-defense News Stories: • Legally Armed Motorcyclist Fights Off, Pulls Gun on Three Armed Robbers (CO) • Dayton woman shoots home invader with handgun (OH) • Houston Clerk Wins Gunfight Against Armed Robber (TX) • Victim in critical condition following shooting in Webster Groves (MO) • Ohio Man Shoots Gunmen Holding His Fiance at Gunpoint and Earns Praise From City Councilman (OH) • Defensive Gun Use of the Day: Home Carry is Handy Edition (FL) • Robber With BB-Gun Thwarted By Clerk With Real Gun (PA) • Bar owner thwarts robbery attempt (PA) • Athens woman kills husband in apparent self-defense (TN) • A Florida Man Uses Gun to Save Wife and Baby From Home Invasion by Multiple Intruders (FL) • Homeowner claims self-defense in shooting of man waving screwdriver, deputies say (FL) • Resident Shoots and Kills 1 of 2 Burglars Who Charged Him (NC) • Defensive Gun Use of the Day: Gunpowder & Lead Edition (TN) • Homeowner Shoots 1 of 3 Home Invaders, Protects Wife and Baby, Dog Injured (FL) • Colorado Homeowner Shoots and Kills Career Criminal During Burglary Attempt (CO) • Shooter in fight over feces speaks out (AZ) • Intruder shot and killed by man renting home (IN) • Sheriff: man shot alleged burglar in self defense (NC) • Update: Stabbing 'victim' arrested in assault (KS) • Dad Shoots and Kills 2 of 3 Armed Home Invaders, Saves His Wife & Four Children (TX) • Robber shot by store owner in North Philadelphia (PA) • Couple Shoots Leopard In Their Backyard (IN) • Illinois Security Guard Shoots Sledgehammer Wielding Jewelry Store Robber (IL) • Police: Villa Rica clerk fatally shoots robber (GA) • Homeowner shoots, kills intruders (FL) • APD investigates murder (NM) • Customers hold place in line for a guy so he can shoot a thief dead (GA) • Man claims self defense in deadly shooting (TX) • Police: NY man shot and killed after stabbing ex-girlfriend (VT) • Business Owner Pulls Own Gun, Kills Robber In Newark (NJ) • Police: evidence backs up self-defense in Tupelo shooting (MS) • Police: Pharmacist Shot At Robber (NY) • Gun-toting grandma, 72, shoots at intruder, saves wheelchair-bound husband (CA) • Brunswick, GA Homeowner Shoots Knife Wielding Assailant Multiple Times With .45 (GA) • Woman holds burglar at gunpoint until police arrive (OH) • Homeowner in GA Shoots and Kills 1 of 3 Armed Burglars (GA) • Store Owners Confronts and Shoots Armed Burglar, Leading to His Capture (FL) • Store owner shoots accused burglar (FL) • Mother and Son in NC Use Shotgun to Shoot and Kill Armed Home Invader Who Kicked in Their Door (NC) • Homeowner Shoots and Kills Would Be Home Invader (GA) • Homeowner in Lafayette, LA Shoots and Kills 1 of 2 Armed, Late Night Home Invaders (LA) • 60 Year Old TX Man is Shot by Armed Robber, but He Still Manages to Shoot and Kill the Suspect (TX) • Would-be robber shot dead--Resident fires on pair who attacked him on his porch (IN) • Concealed Carrier in FL Turns the Table on Robber When He Draws His Gun and Opens Fire (FL) • Missouri Woman Fires at and Hits 1 of 3 Would be Home Invaders (MO) • Defensive Gun Use of the Day: Double-Aught Deterrance Edition (NC) • Dogs Corners Home Invasion Suspect Then Homeowner Holds Him at Gunpoint (AL) • Houston Man Wins Gunfight Against 4-5 Armed Suspects, 1 Suspect Killed, 1 Wounded (TX) • 77 Year-Old Senior Citizen Shoots Burglar (TN) • Man shot, killed in Douglas County in likely case of self-defense (MO) • 26 Year Old Young Lady Uses Gun to Fight Off Man Who Stabbed Her Twice (MI) • Alleged robber fatally shot on Detroit's northwest side (MI) • Homeowner Shoots 1 of 3 Daytime Burglars (FL) • Alabama Homeowner Shoots Registered Sex Offender (Just Released from Prison) During Home Invasion (AL) • Elderly mom shoots, kills drunken son in self-defense during gun battle, deputies say (FL) • Toledo woman confronts would-be home invader with handgun (OH) • Homeowner Shoots Vandal, Won't Face Charges (TX) • Adamsville homeowner shoots possible attacker while walking dog (AL) • See What Happened When a Suspected Burglar Returned a Second Time to 98-Year-Old Grandma’s Home (MI) • Homeowner Users Gun to Defend Against Burglary, Shoots Attempted Burglar Multiple Times (KY) • Man put in closet where guns were; suspect shot (TX) • BCSO: Woman Kills Common Law Husband in Self Defense (TX) • Newspaper deliveryman who shot man in self defense: "I'd do it again if I had to" (FL) • Washington Jewelry Store Owner Wins Gunfight With Armed Robber, Sends Him Fleeing (WA) • War Veteran Chases Down, Captures Burglary Suspect, Holds Him at Gunpoint for Police (WA) • Homeowner Shoots at Multiple Burglary Suspects (PA) • Liquor Store Owner Shoots Robber Armed With Sawed Off Shotgun (AL) • Homeowner Shoots Daytime Home Invader Who Shattered Glass Door of Home (WA) • Homeowner with Gun Detains Parolee during Residential Burglary (CA) • Homeowner Catches Burglar in Bathroom (OH) • Gas Station Clerk Wins Gun Battle Against Multiple, Armed Robbers (FL) • Rifle Used To Thwart Home Invasion (GA) • Elderly woman fatally shoots son in self-defense during domestic dispute (MO) • Iraq War vet thwarts break-in at Michigan gas station (MI) • Two stabbed in downtown incident (WV)
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