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One Dead, One In Custody In Attempted Home Invasion In Alabama
WINSON COUNTY, ALABAMA — A suspect is dead and another is in custody after an attempted home invasion in Winson County, Alabama.
The incident occurred December 13th at a residence on County Road 21 in Poplar Springs, according to WBRC.
The two suspects entered the home at the location, according to law enforcement. One of the suspects allegedly struck a resident with a handgun and then opened fire. A resident then shot and killed the suspect.
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What Is Constitutional Carry?
Half of the United States are constitutional carry states, if you count by state rather than by population.
But what is constitutional carry? Is it actually a good thing? We’re going to take a look at these questions below.
What Is Constitutional Carry?
Constitutional carry, as an idea, is the recognition of the fact the United States Constitution is all one needs to keep and bear arms as spelled out in the Second Amendment, and that the Second Amendment’s protections should cover the right to concealed carry.
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Man And Woman Found Burglarizing Cars… Woman Shot, Man Bolts
HOUSTON, TEXAS — A burglary suspect was shot and killed by a homeowner in Houston.
The incident occurred Monday, December 12th at around 3:45 a.m., according to Alaska News Source. Houston Police responded to a shooting call and found an unconscious woman in a ditch. The woman and a male accomplice had been burglarizing vehicles in the area, according to witnesses.
A homeowner shot the woman and the male suspect fled the area.
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Woman Tells Burglar to Rob Home, Gets Charged With His Murder
St. LOUIS, MISSOURI — A St. Louis man shot and killed a burglar last month, and prosecutors have declined to charge him with a crime, as it was a self-defense shooting.
They had no problem, however, charging the woman who helped organize that burglary with her comrade’s death.
According to KTVI, officers arrived at the St. Louis home to find burglar Katrell McCurry neither conscious or breathing, having been shot multiple times.
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72-Year-Old Man Thwarts Home Invasion With Gun
BEDFORD COUNTY, PA — A suspect was shot and killed by a homeowner during a home invasion attempt, according to Pennsylvania State Police.
The incident occurred Saturday, December 10th at around 3 a.m., on Shoups Branch Road in Liberty Township, accordig to WTAJ. State Police received a 911 call by the homeowner, an unnamed 72-year-old male, of an attempted assault and home invasion.
At one point, the call was disconnected. Upon re-connection of the call, police learned of a shooting at the location.
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What the Hell’s a Tactical Pen?
Let’s be real. “Tactical Pen” is a weird name.
Maybe you just got one for Christmas. Maybe you think it could possibly serve you as a self defense tool. Maybe you heard someone make reference to one and wondered What the hell is that?
Whatever your reasons, it’s time you learned exactly what the hell a tactical pen is.
Simply put, a tactical pen is a personal protection tool capable of multiple functions.
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How Often Should You Clean Your Concealed Carry Handgun?
How often should you clean your every day carry handgun?
In a perfect world, each of us is cleaning our concealed carry firearm when we wake up every morning, all throughout the day, and one last time right before we tuck into bed at night.
That’s not how the world works. Here’s how often we should be cleaning our concealed carry handguns in real life.
How often should I clean it?
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Top Concealed Carry Locations for Women
As concealed carry grows in popularity, more and more women are taking part of the every day carry lifestyle.
Where do women carry concealed firearms? A 2021 survey by The Well Armed Woman sought to find that out, and the answers might surprise you.
There are nine carry locations included in the survey results. The most popular one is inside the waistband carry, which appears to comfortably be the most popular option across the board.
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Grayson County Resident Fatally Shoots Home Invasion Suspect
GRAYSON COUNTY, VIRGINIA — A suspect in an attempted home invasion is dead after he was fatally shot by the home owner.
A Facebook post on the Grayson County Sheriff’s Office page gave details of the incident that occurred Tuesday, December 6th. The break-in and shooting occurred in the 1000 block of Mount Zion road in Elk Creek. The suspect, identified as 41 year old Samuel Craig Cheeks, allegedly broke in though a bedroom window.
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Merry Christmas To All!
We hope that you all enjoy a very Merry Christmas with family and friends.
We’ll be back tomorrow!
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Armed Citizen Shoots 2 Of 3 Suspects During Incident At Mall
CHICAGO RIDGE, ILLINOIS — Police say a person with a concealed carry permit shot two people outside a restaurant at Chicago Ridge Mall. The incident happened Thursday evening.
Around 8:20pm, a couple was getting into their vehicle in the parking lot when they were approached by three men. The man getting into the car, a concealed carry permit holder, fired multiple rounds at the three men.
Two of the three men were struck by gunfire.
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How Many People Are Carrying Guns Without a Permit?
While we might be able to do things like track the number of issued carry permits in a given state, not a lot is known about what’s actually taking place on the ground every day.
The American Journal of Public Health is trying to change that a little bit at a time, and part of a recent study shed some light on how many people carry without a permit.
The answer might surprise you.
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Is Ammunition A Good Christmas Present?
It’s hard to figure out a good gift option for the person that has everything in your life.
It’s fun to shop for someone with a shared interest, and while there are a lot of options for a firearms aficionado, few options are as inherently and immediately valuable as ammo.
Can Ammunition Be a Gift?
The short answer is that it depends, but mostly yes! Ammunition sales are significantly less-regulated than firearms sales, with some exceptions.
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Home Invasion Suspect Stopped By Multiple Armed Neighbors
ST. CHARLES, MICHIGAN — A St. Charles man is in custody after he was confronted by armed citizens after he attempted a home invasion, according to police.
The incident took place Friday, November 25th at around 7:33 am. The suspect, identified as a 32-year-old man, was reported to be causing a disturbance, jumping on top of a vehicle at one point. The suspect then forced his way into a residence occupied by a 41-year-old woman and her 13 and 9-year-old children.
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Woman Shot For No Reason During Armed Carjacking
Gas stations are a place where bad things happen, and we see it all the time in the articles and videos that we put out there. Being on alert while at the pump is important, whether you’re in a “good” part of town or not.
A woman was pumping gas when two men came up to her and announced a robbery. She seems to comply but before they take off with her vehicle, they shoot her, striking her in the arm.
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Why We Carry: Child Grabbed By Coyote In The Middle Of The Day In A Driveway
If you want to see something scary, this is it. A child was in a driveway when a coyote came along and grabbed her, and began dragging her away. The incident unfolded on Friday in the Woodland Hills area of Los Angeles on the family’s property.
The father of the child was close by and yelled at the animal, making it back off just enough for him to get his daughter to safety.
Man Shot After Altercation In Topeka May Have Been Self-Defense
TOPEKA, KANSAS – A man is dead after a shooting in Southwest Topeka, according to the Topeka Police Department. The shooting took place on Friday, Nov 11 around 5:30pm. This occurred near the corner of 29th and Villa West Drive in Topeka.
Police say two men got into an altercation in the street. One of the men pulled a gun and shot the other. Upon arrival, officers located a man with a life-threatening gunshot wound.
23-Year-Old Woman With CCW Wins Against 4 Armed Carjackers
Four men got out of a black car around 2 AM Wednesday and went up to a 23-year-old female in her parked car. One attacker had a handgun and tried to open the victim’s car door. The 23-year-old female was a concealed carry license (CCL) holder and shot one of her attackers in the head.
She was running away when another assailant shot her in the left arm. They took the offender she shot to the hospital in serious condition.
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Security Guard Successfully Overpowers And Disarms Man With Rifle In Buffalo
A man walked into a substance abuse treatment clinic with an AR-15, and just before had robbed a woman on the street and shot her. A security guard was in the lobby of the building at the time and wasted no time taking action in an attempt to control and disarm the man.
As soon as he walked into the lobby, he fired off a shot to let everyone know he means business.
$21,000+ Theft: Rifle And Gear Stolen From New Mexico Patrol Car
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO – A convicted felon in New Mexico allegedly stole an AR-platformed rifle and over $21,000 in police gear from a state policeman’s patrol car. The items were eventually returned but included days of tracking the items back down.
The items were able to be stolen due to the patrol car being left on a street for a couple days and no alarm system had yet been installed in the vehicle.