Brandon Curtis
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A Broward County judge has dismissed manslaughter charges against 29-year-old Brittany Brothers, ruling she is immune from prosecution under Florida’s Stand Your Ground law. The case, which stemmed from a fatal shooting during a “gun game” in Hollywood, fell apart after the judge determined the State failed to disprove Brothers’ claim that she fired in…
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Virginia House Democrats have passed a comprehensive package of firearm control measures, including a ban on the sale of assault-style firearms and large-capacity magazines. The legislation also introduces new civil liability for the firearm industry and stricter storage requirements for homes with minors.
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A Georgia groom, Aaron White, has been indicted for felony murder and aggravated assault in the shooting death of his bride’s stepfather, Jason Maughon, following their July 2024 wedding. The case has caused a rare public rift between Butts County Sheriff Gary Long, who views the shooting as the “clearest case of self-defense” in 30…
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The brutal killing of 30-year-old Eliza Morales and her unborn child in Downers Grove has highlighted the extreme risks of meeting strangers for online sales at a private residence. The suspect, Nedas Revuckas, allegedly stabbed Morales 70 times and set her home on fire following a dispute over a Facebook Marketplace vehicle transaction.
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“You Can’t Walk in With Guns”: Why Trump’s Recent Comments Have Gun Rights Groups Fuming
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The fatal shooting of Alex Pretti has sparked an unprecedented rift between the Trump administration and its traditionally loyal pro-gun base. Firearms instructors and major gun rights organizations are condemning federal officials for “demonizing” legal concealed carry and mischaracterizing the Second Amendment rights of protesters.
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St. Petersburg police have ruled that a Friday evening shooting that left one man dead was an act of self-defense. Two armed men, including 29-year-old Syltico Morand, attempted to rob two other armed men sitting in a parked vehicle, resulting in a shootout where the robbers were the only ones struck.
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The January 19 shooting at the Stockton Flea Market that left two suspected robbers dead has been officially ruled a case of self-defense. Stockton police confirmed that the employees of the jewelry business involved will not face criminal charges after the son of the owner engaged the armed suspects to save his father’s life.
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A 39-year-old licensed concealed carry holder shot one of two men who attempted to rob him at gunpoint in Chicago’s Cragin neighborhood early Tuesday. Both suspects were quickly taken into custody by Chicago police, and the wounded attacker is reported to be in good condition.
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The Quantitative and Qualitative Superiority of Armed Self-Defense: A Comprehensive Analysis of Firearm Utility and Mortality in the United States
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In the complex landscape of American public safety, the debate over firearms often revolves around the tragic tally of lives lost. However, a comprehensive analysis of federal mortality data contrasted with expansive defensive utility surveys suggests that the narrative of “gun violence” is incomplete without acknowledging the overwhelming frequency of guns saving lives. While the…
