Defending Ourselves
...two [Hamilton, N.J.] sisters, aged 94 and 93, fought off an armed 27-year-old man who tried to rob them and steal their car.... he started swinging his knife and threatening the women... instead of simply giving in, the 94-year-old driver swung her arm back to hit and block the suspect while the 93-year-old sister got out and began to scream for help.... the man took off.... He was later located and taken into custody.... As for the two sisters, they are doing fine and don't know what all the fuss is all about. They declined a request for an interview and asked for their names to remain private....
A citizen with a gun stopped a knife wielding man as he began stabbing people Thursday evening at the downtown Salt Lake City Smith's store. ... [Knife-weilder] just started stabbing people and yelling you killed my people. You killed my people." ...
There are quite a few hasty methods of illegal restraint, and zip ties are a method that’s available to any would-be kidnapper. A few of the other methods seen are duct tape, rope and phone cord, but with a little education you’ll see that all of these methods can easily be defeated. [Several articles, videos]
A New Hampshire grandfather has been arrested and is facing a possible prison sentence for firing a shot into the ground and holding a burglar at gunpoint until the cops could arrive.
[h/t Anne at Moonbattery]
A young Oklahoma mother shot and killed an intruder to protect her 3-month-old baby on New Year’s Eve, less than a week after the baby’s father died of cancer.... On New Year’s Eve... two soon began trying to break into [her] home. ... she quickly got her 12 gauge, went into her bedroom and got a pistol, put the bottle in the baby’s mouth and called 911.... [When one intruder] came after her with the knife, the teen mom shot and killed the 24-year-old. Police are calling the shooting justified. [Y'think? h/t Cuz BD]
‘He's talking to me just as calmly as I'm sitting here talking. ‘He told me: “I've been shot three times, my fingers are in the bullet holes, the police are going to take care of the kids...."'
[via Daily Caller, h/t to Vic at Ace of Spades
During July, 2011, a small group of people from North Carolina Tea Party groups travelled to Arizona to make a film about the illegal alien problem on our border with Mexico. Sheriff Larry Dever of Cochise County lead them on their investigation and showed them the territory.
New Mexico's pistol-packin' governor is a sure shot. Gov. Susana Martinez received perfect scores on recertification for her concealed-carry permit over the weekend in Las Cruces. She scored 100 percent with both .38- and .45-caliber handguns [video!]
Some armed with swords, some carrying hockey sticks, defiant Sikhs stood guard outside their temples last night. More then 700 men, some in their 80s, took to the streets to protect the homes, businesses and places of worship in Southall, West London. The residents rallied together in a show of unity against looters echoed in other parts of the country as ordinary Britons attempted to reclaim the streets. ... It was only on Monday night that police tactics changed and armoured vehicles called Jankels were used to disperse the crowds. Large groups gathered in Enfield, north London, and Eltham, south east London, last night and joined police in patrolling the streets. ... Amarjit Singh Klair from nearby Hounslow, who helped rally the men, said: 'We are working along side the police, they're doing what they can but they are stretched. 'Why shouldn't we defend our homes, businesses and places of worship? This is our area. There's lots of talk about it kicking off here. But we're ready for them.' Hooded youths could be seen scouting the area but appear to be have frightened off. Only a handful of police could be seen patrolling the area.
Police say a man who robbed a business in north Houston is dead after apparently being run over by the person he robbed. Kenneth Kobobel Sr., a 72-year-old Marine veteran chased down his attacker in his car pinning him against a fence. The assailant attempted to shoot Mr. Kobobel, but his injuries from being hit by 4000 lbs of car ended his life before he was able to commit any additional crimes. [h/t to Smitty at The Other McCain]
she chased Vaughn Matthews, a career criminal with a dozen arrests going back 19 years, down a stairwell, but when she tried to get her bag from him, he lashed out, breaking her wrist and punching her in the stomach. That's when O'Brien says she drew on her 3.5 years of kick-box training, leveling a kick at the suspect's shin, shattering it in two places. Officers say they found Matthews, screaming in pain, lying on the street.
A bill to prohibit people from openly carrying unloaded handguns in California... would make it a misdemeanor, punishable by up to six months in jail and a steep fine, to openly carry an unloaded handgun "on one's person or in a vehicle." ... "Existing law prohibits carrying a concealed weapon, loaded or unloaded, unless granted a permit to do so," according to the California Police Chiefs Association. But existing law doesn't prohibit carrying an unconcealed weapon — the source of the conflict. ... Portantino said police regularly receive calls from alarmed residents who see guns carried in plain sight in public venues. Responding to these complaints slows down reaction to other calls or threats. [UNCLEEEAR on the CONCEPT!!!]
159 >Thank God I live in OKC. We're having a big gun show this weekend and I'm thinking of picking up an auto small enough to hide easily, but has a calibur big enough to knock someone on their ass on the first shot. Soona....take a look at the Walther PPS. Comes in both .40 and 9mm. It is ugly as sin, but feels really good in the hand and is very slim. I've been carrying mine for 18 months and it is a joke to conceal.
SB 93 does indeed make it clear that any private property owner not wanting firearms on their property may post that information. Soglin wants to reverse this provision in Madison and Dane County so that property owners who are willing to have firearms on their property must be the ones to post. The bill's pretty clear. You can't post an entire city, much less reverse the wording of the statute just because you feel like it. But I wish the mayor luck in superseding state law and with all of the inevitable lawsuits that will come rolling his and County Exec Parisi's direction. Of course, in his zeal to keep law-abiding citizens from carrying concealed in Madison and the surrounding area, Soglin simultaneously demonstrates a remarkable amount of trust that criminals would respect his concern for the "safety" of city residents. Criminals, of course, already carry concealed…without a permit…and will likely continue to do so…despite their undoubtedly great respect for Mayor Soglin's wishes. Perhaps they could be convinced only to engage in burglaries and to target places where they're sure everyone's already left the office or no one's home. That seems like a plan…
A 40-year-old Bangladeshi woman cut off a man's penis during an alleged attempted rape and took it to a police station as evidence, police in a remote part of the country said Monday., MyFoxNY.com
My friends, the momentous trials of the last century, and the unfolding events of this century, attest to the decisive role of the United States in advancing peace and defending freedom. Providence entrusted the United States to be the guardian of liberty. All peoples who cherish freedom owe a profound debt of gratitude to your great nation. Among the most grateful nations is my nation, the people of Israel, who have fought for their liberty and survival against impossible odds, in ancient and modern times alike. I speak on behalf of the Jewish people and the Jewish state when I say to you, representatives of America, Thank you. Thank you for your unwavering support for Israel. Thank you for ensuring that the flame of freedom burns bright throughout the world. May God bless all of you. And may God forever bless the United States of America.
The homeowner told police someone had rung the doorbell several times before walking around the house and prying a back window open to enter the home, police said. The suspect then began rummaging through items in the home apparently looking for narcotics before the homeowner approached the suspect with a gun.
The capture of a Somali pirate 'mother ship' north of Madagascar, some 2,500 miles from Somalia, has highlighted this impoverished island nation's outdated piracy laws.
A Louisville pastor is welcoming gun owners into his church's sanctuary Saturday for what he says is a show of support for the right to bear arms... The "Open Carry Celebration" will include a handgun raffle....
The pharmacist charged with murder said he has no mental problems, but records show both his ex-wives called him unstable.
Dr. Frank Ochberg has watched the story around pharmacist Jerome Ersland unfold with great interest, given Ochberg's expertise on post traumatic stress disorder and Ersland's status as a military veteran.
When a baseball bat burglar threatened bodily harm, deli owner-victim Mohammed Sohail unexpectedly turned the tables and pulled out a shotgun. The weapon wasn't loaded, but the desperate thief didn't know, as security cameras rolled, catching every second of the incredible crime. The would-be thief suddenly surrendered, got down on his knees, blubbering and sobbing like a baby. Sohail has a soft heart for a man down on his luck and he'd struggled in the past, too. So he struck a deal with the crying crook. He told him to promise he'd never rob anyone again.
A Chicago ordinance banning handguns and automatic weapons within city limits was upheld by a U.S. Court of Appeals panel, which rejected a challenge by the National Rifle Association.
"I gave every weapon of mine to my attorney. I swear to the Lord."
The Blair Holt Act would prohibit unlicensed gun ownership, meaning customers couldn't purchase firearms at gun shows without a state license.
The pharmacist charged with first-degree murder was released today from the Oklahoma County jail after a supporter came up with the money for his $100,000 bail
It was the five shots Ersland fired into 16-year-old Antwun Parker's abdomen that prompted them to file first degree murder charges. ... The Oklahoma County District Attorney's Office released surveillance video from the pharmacy Wednesday. Here is where the debate lies - did pharmacist Jerome Ersland cross the line?
goal is to show even a big, strong young man can be incapacitated by a quick jolt from the Taser C-2. The Taser is actually not about administering pain because people react to that differently. It's about making the muscles contract so the threat stops.
By 67-29, the Senate passed Oklahoma Republican Tom Coburn's amendment to let law-abiding visitors carry legal firearms into national parks. This overturns a 1983 federal rule requiring that firearms be kept unloaded and in an inaccessible place such as a trunk of a car. The provision (now part of credit-card legislation) protects Second Amendment rights, and it preserves the right of states to pass firearm laws that apply consistently, even on federal lands.
An off-duty FDNY chief fought off a disturbed man who tried to snatch his son off a crowded Brooklyn street Sunday afternoon
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