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Concealed Carrier Shoots Intruder After Arriving Home To Find Suspect Who Entered Through Doggy Door

Thu, 06/11/2015 - 13:14
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS — In what is still an active investigation, authorities released a few details about an apparent home invasion Thursday where a homeowner found a suspect in his home when he walked in. The suspect, who is believed … Continue reading →

Things To Consider Before Deciding To Carry Concealed

Thu, 06/11/2015 - 12:56
Am I willing to use my firearm to defend myself and others? A big part of being a concealed carrier is knowing that it comes with a heavy responsibility.  It’s not open carry for a reason – nobody should know … Continue reading →

SURPRISE! New York SAFE Act Turns Out Not To Be What Was Promised

Thu, 06/11/2015 - 11:12
ALBANY, NEW YORK — In an obvious ‘I told ya so’ moment, some statistics are in regarding some violent crime in the Empire state. And it doesn’t seem the SAFE Act is keeping anyone safe. The SAFE Act was passed … Continue reading →

Wisconsin Moves To Nix 48-Hour “Cooling Off” Period For Gun Purchases

Wed, 06/10/2015 - 19:12
By Robert Farago. Republished with permission from TheTruthAboutGuns.com “Ten states and the District of Columbia impose some form of waiting period for buying handguns,”startribune.com reports. “Wisconsin’s 48-hour period has been in effect since 1976, according to the Legislative Fiscal Bureau.” … Continue reading →

Authorities In NYC Offer Ways To Scare Off Intruders, No Mention Of Self-Defense Methods

Wed, 06/10/2015 - 11:48
NEW YORK CITY — Authorities in the NYC area are seeing an increase in violent home invasions, and they’re saying that the criminals don’t care if you’re home or not. These brazen home invasions are also happening not only in … Continue reading →

Carrying Concealed Under The Influence – Does CCW And Alcohol Mix? Ever?

Wed, 06/10/2015 - 11:45
It’s been a long hard week.  Why not just pop over to your local bar and have a nice cool glass of suds? On the surface, it seems like an awesome idea.  But if you’re a daily carrier – it’s … Continue reading →

5 Armed Men Try To Enter Detroit Home, Female Concealed Carrier Inside Says Nope

Tue, 06/09/2015 - 18:17
DETROIT, MICHIGAN — Around 3am Tuesday morning, 5 men entered a Detroit home, however they became quickly aware that they picked the wrong house. The 34-year-old woman inside the home is a concealed carry permit holder, and she wasted no … Continue reading →

How Texas Campus Carry ‘Win’ May Be A Lose

Tue, 06/09/2015 - 13:06
The Greek king Pyrrhus of Epirus, in 280 BC, sought to stop the Romans from taking over his lands.  Though he won two major victories against the far numerically superior Romans, each victory brought with it irreplaceable loss.  Thus the … Continue reading →

House Votes To Allow Nonviolent Ex-Felons To Restore Gun Rights

Mon, 06/08/2015 - 22:36
Last week, the House voted to allow nonviolent ex-felons the opportunity to have their gun rights restored via petition to the ATF. Colorado Republican Rep. Ken Buck voiced his opinion (seen in the video above) that those who lost their … Continue reading →

One Uber Driver Is Not Like The Other: Excessive Force Vs. Self-Defense

Mon, 06/08/2015 - 20:50
ROLLING MEADOWS, ILLINOIS — An Uber driver was charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm over the weekend after he fired at a passenger who threw a rock at his sunroof, breaking it. The driver, 44-year-old Marvin L. White, who happens to … Continue reading →

NJ Governor Pardons Steffon Josey-Davis For Breaking Dumb Gun Law

Mon, 06/08/2015 - 19:46
By Nick Leghorn. Republished with permission from TheTruthAboutGuns.com Chris Christie, governor of New Jersey and a candidate in the Republican presidential pack, has just issued a full pardon for Steffon Josey-Davis. Steffon was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon back … Continue reading →

Do You Need Your CCW Permit On You While Carrying?

Mon, 06/08/2015 - 17:50
This question comes up a lot.  Is it necessary to keep a concealed carry permit on your person all the time while you’re carrying?  Here’s a simple rule of thumb – if you’re not in a state with permitless concealed … Continue reading →

Too Stupid To Carry: How To Know When You’re A Bad Candidate For A Concealed Carry Permit

Sun, 06/07/2015 - 12:33
Sometimes, certain people just aren’t cut out to carry a firearm — let alone own one. It takes a certain type of person to own and carry, and it’s a responsibility that every single potential gun owner needs to consider. … Continue reading →

Teen With Fake Gun Shot Trying To Mug Concealed Carrier With Real Gun

Sun, 06/07/2015 - 11:17
After a nice meal at the Shell on Fowler Avenue, a couple were leaving when two teenagers emerged from the bushes brandishing what was thought to be an actual gun.  The two teens – identified now as Reginald Smith and … Continue reading →

CYNTHIA TUCKER: Guns On Campus In Texas Will Likely Lead To Carnage

Sun, 06/07/2015 - 01:10
I happened upon an opinion article by Cynthia Tucker about campus carry in Texas, and it’s not much different from others out there that are against similar legislation. Cynthia, like so many others, fail to realize who the law-abiding concealed … Continue reading →

Woman With Concealed Carry Permit Stops Robber At TX Gas Station

Sun, 06/07/2015 - 01:09
CROSBY, TEXAS — A woman with a concealed carry permit stopped a man who was trying to rob her at a gas station Friday evening. The woman was sitting inside her car when a man opened her car door and … Continue reading →

Loaded Gun Left In Rental Car By Concealed Carrier, Later Found By 6-Year-Old

Sat, 06/06/2015 - 00:50
SPOKANE, WASHINGTON — A family that had rented a car came upon a surprise that they weren’t expecting to find under the seat – a loaded handgun. The family’s daughter found the gun underneath the driver’s seat. Police are now … Continue reading →

Bad Decisions Lead To This Home Invader Being Shot And Killed By Homeowner

Sat, 06/06/2015 - 00:25
MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA — A woman awoke just before 4am Friday morning to a home invasion –and she was ready to fight back. Police responded to a call that someone had been shot at a residence. When they arrived, they found … Continue reading →

Harbor Freight: JK, You Can Carry In Our Stores

Fri, 06/05/2015 - 21:35
After some intense backlash against the company from 2nd Amendment supporters around the country after one of their employees made a statement against carrying firearms inside their stores, Harbor Freight issued a public statement on their Facebook page. Here is … Continue reading →

Woman Murdered By Convicted Felon While Waiting For Her Concealed Carry Permit

Fri, 06/05/2015 - 17:26
This is a story about bad relationships.   And it includes a woman trying to protect herself, and a story about a system that wouldn’t allow her to do so – in any reasonable length of the time. When 39-year-old Carol … Continue reading →

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