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CA: Woman shoots kidnapper

Last post by ELB « Wed Nov 14, 2018 12:07 pm

by ELB » Wed Nov 14, 2018 12:07 pm

Woman yells out window of vehicle to police officer that she's being kidnapped. Officer gives chase, man driving vehicle crashes into some other...

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Last post by ELB
Wed Nov 14, 2018 12:07 pm
NV: Woman kills exboyfriend

Last post by 03Lightningrocks « Wed Nov 07, 2018 4:43 pm
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by ELB » Wed Nov 07, 2018 3:41 pm

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One shot to the chest. Detectives consider it self-defense, DA will review.

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I dunno what the laws in Nevada are for carrying concealed and while in a bar but she may have some problems coming.

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Wed Nov 07, 2018 4:43 pm
AL: Man killed in self-defense

Last post by 03Lightningrocks « Wed Nov 07, 2018 4:34 pm
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by ELB » Wed Nov 07, 2018 3:45 pm

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Wed Nov 07, 2018 4:34 pm
OH: Clerk defends against robbers - twice

Last post by ELB « Wed Oct 31, 2018 3:24 pm

by ELB » Wed Oct 31, 2018 3:24 pm

These are old, 2011 and 2014, but new to me, so:

2011:

Mr. Matthews was uninjured. Mr. Wright was caught by police and awarded 5 years free...

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Last post by ELB
Wed Oct 31, 2018 3:24 pm
Waco woman turns attacker's gun to his face, shoots him.

Last post by oljames3 « Wed Oct 31, 2018 12:44 pm
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by surprise_i'm_armed » Sun Sep 16, 2018 4:48 pm

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A woman involved in a domestic violence situation turned the tables on her man
by managing to turn his handgun around and shoot him in the face with...

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He may have used the last words found on many black boxes after airplane crashes.

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Last post by oljames3
Wed Oct 31, 2018 12:44 pm
CT: Assailant stabs two, victim shoots him to death

Last post by Paladin « Mon Oct 29, 2018 1:42 pm
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by ELB » Wed Oct 10, 2018 4:29 pm

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Man walking down street Is confronted by another man who says “happy Halloween” and stabs him. Victim’s cousin was in nearby car, gets out, is also...

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Absolutely a mockery of real victims! :mad5

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Last post by Paladin
Mon Oct 29, 2018 1:42 pm
IN: Neighbor with gun kills man who beat wife,daughter

Last post by flechero « Sun Oct 21, 2018 11:00 am
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by ELB » Sun Oct 21, 2018 10:30 am

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Last post by flechero
Sun Oct 21, 2018 11:00 am
KY: Homeowner returns fire on prowler, finds out its a cop

Last post by ELB « Sat Oct 13, 2018 2:01 pm
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by ELB » Thu Oct 11, 2018 4:36 pm

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Per the articles, somewhere before 0600 a police officer had chased a suspicious person into some backyards and lost him. A homeowner heard some...

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Still waiting for officer to recover to question him.

Looks like the homeowner has an attorney now.

And the family dog got shot.

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Last post by ELB
Sat Oct 13, 2018 2:01 pm
Chicago: Licensed gunowner praised for joining cops in shootout

Last post by ELB « Sat Oct 13, 2018 1:37 pm
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by RoyGBiv » Fri Sep 14, 2018 9:19 am

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Finally a bit of good news from Chi-Town.

Prayers for the injured officer.

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Follow up:

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Last post by ELB
Sat Oct 13, 2018 1:37 pm
IN: Yet another Ex gets shot, no charges for defender

Last post by Pawpaw « Fri Oct 05, 2018 9:36 pm
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by ELB » Mon Oct 01, 2018 5:09 pm

This occurred on 27 Jul, results of DA's investigation announced 20 Aug, I just read about it today:

And the DA found:

Cops also found the...

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Last post by Pawpaw
Fri Oct 05, 2018 9:36 pm
TX: man shot during high school football game

Last post by srothstein « Tue Oct 02, 2018 10:46 pm
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by Frankie » Sat Sep 29, 2018 6:59 am

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Refereed to grand jury but putting this one under Self Defense Reports as witness collaborate the shooters story of self defense.

JV football game...

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Sorry, I had quickly checked 46.035 and forgot the other section. As Mike S. posted, it is illegal to carry where the school sponsored event is going...

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Last post by srothstein
Tue Oct 02, 2018 10:46 pm
CO: Armed passerby holds attacker with knife for police

Last post by RoyGBiv « Sat Sep 29, 2018 7:44 am
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by ELB » Fri Sep 28, 2018 9:41 am

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Fountain, CO. This was back in August.

Man on bus pulls knife, attacks bus driver, grabs wheel and causes bus to crash. Busts out window of bus and...

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:lol:

I've negotiated billions in commercial contracts. I agree with you about ridding documents of ambiguity being aspirational KLB.

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Last post by RoyGBiv
Sat Sep 29, 2018 7:44 am
FL: Man stabbed in bank parking lot, uses gun to run off attackers

Last post by ELB « Fri Sep 28, 2018 9:33 am

by ELB » Fri Sep 28, 2018 9:33 am

Jacksonville. Multiple news reports so I think this one is real.

Man pulled into a parking lot at a bank. Two other men approached him and one...

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Last post by ELB
Fri Sep 28, 2018 9:33 am
FL: Licensed carrier interrupts attempted rape at WalMart

Last post by ELB « Thu Sep 27, 2018 4:12 pm

by ELB » Thu Sep 27, 2018 4:12 pm

This is an odd one:

Most complete overview:

Supporting news links:

The intended victim's Facebook post about it:

Cliff's notes:

14 yo boy...

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Last post by ELB
Thu Sep 27, 2018 4:12 pm
GA: Father chases naked man away from kids in park

Last post by Abraham « Fri Sep 21, 2018 10:59 am
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by ELB » Wed Sep 19, 2018 3:46 pm

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Church group feeding homeless at city park. Some guy in his underwear acting strangely shows up, gets chased away by adults. Weirdo returns...

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The mentally ill are among us.

What else is (not) new?

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Last post by Abraham
Fri Sep 21, 2018 10:59 am
OR: Court docs: Woman pulls gun on exposer who had ‘just shot up crystal meth’

Last post by ELB « Wed Sep 19, 2018 3:37 pm

by ELB » Wed Sep 19, 2018 3:37 pm

Perv followed woman to her apartment, pushed his way inside, grabbed some pills and cash, dropped his pants and demanded sex. She has a license,...

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Last post by ELB
Wed Sep 19, 2018 3:37 pm
IL: Homeowner repels invader with a shot

Last post by Jago668 « Wed Sep 12, 2018 1:56 pm
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by ELB » Wed Sep 12, 2018 1:42 pm

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If you see a skinny white dude with shoulder length hair in red shorts but no shirt and no shoes, running away from Illinois, the police would like...

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I bet he does in the future.

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Last post by Jago668
Wed Sep 12, 2018 1:56 pm
WA: 16yo girl with .22 repels knife wielding home invader

Last post by Rob72 « Mon Sep 10, 2018 3:45 pm
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by ELB » Mon Sep 10, 2018 2:30 pm

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Unfortunately she didn’t hit him, but she chased him away.

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Amen! There's a 16-20 yo young man out there who needs to be paying attention. Save your pennies, be building a career, and be ready to show this...

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Last post by Rob72
Mon Sep 10, 2018 3:45 pm
IN: Pizza delivery guy shoots robber - I think

Last post by WTR « Sun Aug 26, 2018 8:05 am
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by ELB » Tue Aug 21, 2018 7:40 pm

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If you go to the link above, read the story from bottom to top, I think it will make more sense that way.

As I read it, in Lafayette:

At 12:50am...

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Heck, I’ve seen a .22 act exactly like that.

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Last post by WTR
Sun Aug 26, 2018 8:05 am
IN: Furniture store owner drives off would-be robber

Last post by twomillenium « Sat Aug 25, 2018 6:25 pm
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by ELB » Mon Aug 20, 2018 9:44 am

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Maybe not text book how-to-do-it but got the job done

Video at link.

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I have to admit, I went and checked ......... with a snap cap. I could not tell the difference.

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Last post by twomillenium
Sat Aug 25, 2018 6:25 pm
IL: Good Doggie! Pit Bull FTW

Last post by priusron « Thu Aug 23, 2018 5:57 pm
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by ELB » Wed Aug 22, 2018 1:02 pm

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18 yo would-be robber with a Colt brand .38-caliber revolver tried to rob a man in his yard. Friends of the man set their pit bull on the robber, who...

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They should have broke both arms with the 2x4 while shouting “quit resisting”.

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Last post by priusron
Thu Aug 23, 2018 5:57 pm
IRL: Luck o' the Irish runs out for would-be thief

Last post by ELB « Mon Aug 20, 2018 12:24 pm

by ELB » Mon Aug 20, 2018 12:24 pm

Normally I just post firearm-related self-defense stories, but this one is too good to pass up:

The Gardaí took the thief into custody,...

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Last post by ELB
Mon Aug 20, 2018 12:24 pm
NC: Teen Saves Her Mom with .45 Revolver

Last post by jerry_r60 « Fri Aug 17, 2018 3:58 pm

by jerry_r60 » Fri Aug 17, 2018 3:58 pm

A 15 year old girls saves her Mom from boyfriend strangling her by using Dad's training and a .45 single action revolver.

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Fri Aug 17, 2018 3:58 pm
OK: Oklahoma restaurant shooter had license as armed guard; attack stopped by 2 armed men

Last post by mojo84 « Thu Aug 16, 2018 10:37 am
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by ELB » Fri May 25, 2018 2:40 pm
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Man who had security guard license went to doorway of restaurant and started randomly shooting at patrons inside. Woman and two kids hit. Two other...

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Exactly.

I'm also surprised some haven't shown up to criticize these two for playing cops or Batman.
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Last post by mojo84
Thu Aug 16, 2018 10:37 am
TX: Pair shot while breaking into vehicles

Last post by bblhd672 « Wed Aug 15, 2018 5:25 pm
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by Paladin » Wed Aug 15, 2018 8:09 am

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Armed citizen ends their crime spree

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Wonder how high of a priority DPD has on locating the shooter? I’d assign it a 2 on a scale of 1-10, with 10 the highest priority.

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Last post by bblhd672
Wed Aug 15, 2018 5:25 pm
Knife vs belt

Last post by JustSomeOldGuy « Wed Aug 15, 2018 10:12 am
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by Frankie » Fri Aug 10, 2018 7:54 pm

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Media release from the New Braunfels PD Facebook page

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The above, plus probably means ' who ' equals 'my buddy the drunk'......

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Last post by JustSomeOldGuy
Wed Aug 15, 2018 10:12 am
IN: Robber killed by two armed customers

Last post by KLB « Wed Aug 15, 2018 9:52 am
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by ELB » Tue Aug 14, 2018 3:42 pm

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Would-be robber Phillip Madden arrived in a stolen truck tries to rob gas station convenience store in Indianapolis. Two armed customers fire three...

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Here's another, albeit brief, report:

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Last post by KLB
Wed Aug 15, 2018 9:52 am
UT: Screwdriver v Gun, Homework Assignment

Last post by Paladin « Fri Aug 10, 2018 8:39 pm
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by ELB » Wed Aug 08, 2018 12:21 pm
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So first, without reading any comments/descriptions here or at Youtube, view the video from police bodycam below:

Now, review the district...

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Subject certainly wasn't compliant or passive...
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Last post by Paladin
Fri Aug 10, 2018 8:39 pm
TX: Gun-toting grandma shoots man accused of exposing himself in SE Houston

Last post by OneGun « Thu Aug 09, 2018 6:16 am
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by ELB » Wed Aug 08, 2018 10:29 am

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Also:

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Chronicle now reports that Grandma Jean will not face charges. Good!

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Last post by OneGun
Thu Aug 09, 2018 6:16 am
NE: Sword-wielding naked man chased off by man with rifle

Last post by crazy2medic « Tue Aug 07, 2018 2:51 pm
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by ELB » Tue Aug 07, 2018 10:37 am

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Tue Aug 07, 2018 2:51 pm
FL: Good guy with gun averts possible mass shooting

Last post by bbhack « Mon Aug 06, 2018 11:58 am
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by ELB » Sun Aug 05, 2018 9:18 pm

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Fist fight breaks out at backtoschool event called “Peace in the City.” (D’oh!)

One of the participants leaves, returns with gun, starts shooting....

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Billy-D_Approves.gif

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Last post by bbhack
Mon Aug 06, 2018 11:58 am
UT: pawn shop clerk kills robber. Video

Last post by apostate « Sun Aug 05, 2018 6:25 pm
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by ELB » Sat Jul 21, 2018 8:17 pm
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This happened back in April, but the police just released the store video of the attempted robbery. Robber with a gun tries to control the clerk,...

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Unless you're on fire, or drowning. ;-)
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Last post by apostate
Sun Aug 05, 2018 6:25 pm
HI: Home invaders driven off with AR15

Last post by jb2012 « Tue Jul 24, 2018 11:27 am
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by ELB » Mon Jul 23, 2018 4:25 pm

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10:35 PM,

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I thought they all but neutered hawaiians of AR’s?

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Last post by jb2012
Tue Jul 24, 2018 11:27 am
VA: Home invading Kiwi buys bullet in neck

Last post by apostate « Mon Jul 23, 2018 8:06 pm
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by ELB » Mon Jul 23, 2018 4:36 pm

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Skinner was carrying pepper spray, duct tape, and a knife.

I don't think it's mom that will be needing a defense lawyer.

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Seems like a good place for a 14-year-old girl to live, but perhaps I'm old fashioned.

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Last post by apostate
Mon Jul 23, 2018 8:06 pm
LA: Another Ex gets a bullet

Last post by ELB « Mon Jul 23, 2018 4:31 pm

by ELB » Mon Jul 23, 2018 4:31 pm

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Mon Jul 23, 2018 4:31 pm
TX: San Antonio resident kills home invader

Last post by ELB « Mon Jul 23, 2018 4:11 pm
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by ELB » Tue Jul 17, 2018 11:10 am

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Mon Jul 23, 2018 4:11 pm
TX: Liberty County man drives off would-be kidnapper with shotgun

Last post by ELB « Sat Jul 21, 2018 10:36 am

by ELB » Sat Jul 21, 2018 10:36 am

...using four warning shots:

The intruder tried to escape when police arrived. He is charged with burglary of a habitation with intent to commit...

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Last post by ELB
Sat Jul 21, 2018 10:36 am
FL: Shop owner kills spree shooter

Last post by OneGun « Sat Jul 21, 2018 7:30 am
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by ELB » Sat Jul 21, 2018 1:02 am

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Man shoots two people at two different locations, kills long one. At third location shoots store owner, who returns fire killing shooter.

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Another goog guy with a gun stops bad guy with a gun that CNN will not put on air or publish

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Last post by OneGun
Sat Jul 21, 2018 7:30 am
OH: Wife finds intruder in her bed holding a hatchet and.....oh just go RTWT

Last post by ELB « Fri Jul 20, 2018 4:22 pm
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by ELB » Thu Jul 19, 2018 4:09 pm
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I can't really summarize this one, you just have to go read it. Warning Level = Weird.

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I can understand the desire to pistol-whip him tho...
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Last post by ELB
Fri Jul 20, 2018 4:22 pm
GA: Woman shoots door-breaking ex-boyfriend

Last post by kayt00 « Fri Jul 20, 2018 2:16 pm
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by ELB » Fri Jul 20, 2018 9:58 am

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She has broken up with him before, he has bothered her about it before, the cops have been involved before, and shots were fired before. Somebody...

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Maybe she managed to make one ragged hole? :cheers2:

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Last post by kayt00
Fri Jul 20, 2018 2:16 pm
PA: Men posing as DEA agents attack woman

Last post by PriestTheRunner « Fri Jul 20, 2018 11:03 am
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by ELB » Fri Jul 20, 2018 9:51 am

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Mr. Farley is being treated for his wound(s) and has not been charged, as of the time of the article.

Much more detail about the incident here:

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Another example of why no-knock raids should be illegal. The fact that they exist enables criminals to have similar tactis.
Would you have recognized...

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Last post by PriestTheRunner
Fri Jul 20, 2018 11:03 am
NC: Convenience store clerk turns robber’s gun against him

Last post by ELB « Wed Jul 18, 2018 7:41 pm

by ELB » Wed Jul 18, 2018 7:41 pm

DURHAM, N.C. — The clerk at a Durham convenience store wrestled away a gun from a man attempting to rob him Monday night and turned the weapon on the...

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Last post by ELB
Wed Jul 18, 2018 7:41 pm
TX: Houston man saves wife held at gunpoint by robbers

Last post by Lynyrd « Wed Jul 18, 2018 2:26 pm
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by ELB » Wed Jul 18, 2018 1:08 pm

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This article is also notable for the purely positive framing it puts on the defenders. No taking the law into his own hands etc.

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Anther good example of why it's important to always be armed. Even at home.

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Last post by Lynyrd
Wed Jul 18, 2018 2:26 pm
NC: Suspect shot in robbery attempt later found dead

Last post by ELB « Tue Jul 17, 2018 11:33 am

by ELB » Tue Jul 17, 2018 11:33 am

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Tue Jul 17, 2018 11:33 am
MS: Storeowner shoots robber

Last post by ELB « Tue Jul 17, 2018 11:30 am

by ELB » Tue Jul 17, 2018 11:30 am

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Last post by ELB
Tue Jul 17, 2018 11:30 am
NE: Would-be robber thwarted by armed homeowner

Last post by ELB « Tue Jul 17, 2018 10:41 am

by ELB » Tue Jul 17, 2018 10:41 am

I guess he didn't have AAA:

Teen now in custody.

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Last post by ELB
Tue Jul 17, 2018 10:41 am
CA: 7-11 Robbery gone right

Last post by Allons « Thu Jul 12, 2018 5:31 pm
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by ELB » Tue Jan 16, 2018 12:39 pm
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Bad language, but good feelz. :mrgreen:

Key quote:

(Since it has naughty language, I post link instead of vid. You be warned.)

ETA: I forgot...

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Guy tried to pull out another gun from his pants; that's when he was shot. I wonder where that was, I would like to read the article on that one.
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Last post by Allons
Thu Jul 12, 2018 5:31 pm
Don't mess with Mom's

Last post by 03Lightningrocks « Tue Jul 10, 2018 1:03 am
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by Tex1961 » Thu Jul 05, 2018 9:58 am
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Tue Jul 10, 2018 1:03 am
CA: Man shoots at and foils burglars

Last post by WildBill « Mon Jul 09, 2018 3:10 pm
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by ELB » Mon Jul 09, 2018 11:18 am

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All three burglars, two men and a woman, were eventually rounded up and charged with numerous crimes.

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Redding is still a pretty rural city in Northern California. I would be
very surprised if the homeowner was charged with anything.

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Last post by WildBill
Mon Jul 09, 2018 3:10 pm
OK: Woman shoots ex-boyfriend-stalker-invader

Last post by cmgee67 « Sat Jul 07, 2018 10:32 pm
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by ELB » Sat Jul 07, 2018 6:33 pm

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DAS. Please said he had a history of stalking.

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Took 5 rounds of 357? Wow.....

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Sat Jul 07, 2018 10:32 pm

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