NEW ORLEANS, LA – A carjacking attempt was thwarted early on January 26 when the intended victim, exercising his right to armed self-defense, shot the assailant multiple times. This incident unfolded in New Orleans East, around 2 a.m. in the 7300 block of Chef Menteur Highway. The New Orleans Police Department reported a 23-year-old man approached the victim’s vehicle, attempted…
CHICAGO, IL – A dramatic shootout in Chicago’s Chatham neighborhood, which escalated over a stolen car, has raised serious concerns about the dangers of individuals taking law enforcement matters into their own hands. The incident, which unfolded in a grocery store parking lot, ended with gunfire and a significant crash, highlighting the potential risks of such confrontations. As CBS News…
In a move that’s stirring controversy, Maryland legislators have introduced a bill that could drastically change the landscape for gun owners in the state. House Bill 430 (see below), spearheaded by Delegate Terri Hill and co-sponsored by several other delegates, proposes a unique requirement for gun owners: mandatory liability insurance of at least $300,000 for those wishing to carry concealed.…
PHILADELPHIA, PA – In a harrowing road rage incident in Philadelphia’s Juniata Park neighborhood, a concealed carry permit holder was forced to use his firearm in self-defense. The altercation, which occurred around 2:34 p.m. on the 3600 block of North G Street, involved a 19-year-old driver of a Honda and a 38-year-old driver of a gray Ford. According to police…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Biden administration has taken executive action to advance more stringent gun control, with a focus on promoting secure firearm storage. Announced on January 25, 2024, these three measures are seen by critics as another step in the administration’s ongoing efforts to tighten gun regulations. The U.S. Department of Education will take new action on safe firearm…
YORK COUNTRY, PA – In a recent incident in York County, a man’s decision to shoot a dog attacking his cat has been deemed legally justifiable. On Monday, the Northern York County Regional Police Department reported to the 4500 block of West Canal Road in Dover Township, where a two-year-old malamute, not confined to its owner’s property, had attacked a…
MOUNTAIN HOME, AR – In a recent home invasion incident in Mountain Home, Arkansas, a homeowner successfully defended their property using a .22 caliber rifle. The 29-year-old suspect was shot in the shoulder during the break-in. The altercation began when the suspect, reportedly highly intoxicated, attempted to gain access to a residence by knocking on the front door. After being…
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri House is deliberating a bill that could significantly change the landscape of school safety by broadening who can carry concealed firearms on school grounds. Under current Missouri law, designated teachers and administrators can become School Protection Officers (SPOs), allowing them to carry concealed guns or self-defense spray at school, provided they have a valid…
WICHITA FALLS, TX – A reported attempted robbery at Country Park Apartments has resulted in a fatal shooting, leaving one suspect dead and igniting a conversation on the perils of self-defense in high-stakes encounters. According to the News Channel 6 Now, the incident occurred late Sunday evening when they were called to the scene at approximately 9:30 p.m. Upon arrival,…
CARROLL COUNTY, MS – In an extraordinary display of courage and quick thinking, a mother in Carroll County, Mississippi, successfully defended her three children from a knife-wielding intruder by using a firearm. The incident unfolded on Monday when the family’s home became the target of a break-in by 44-year-old Steve Lamar Goss, Jr. According to the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office,…