• Professor Sues University of Missouri Over Gun Restrictions — Reality Check, Aisle 2A

    COLUMBIA, MISSOURI — Tenured professor Royce de R. Barondes has filed a suit against the Board of Curators and the president of University of Missouri over an alleged breach of constitutional law.  According to the Washington Times, Barondes, a law-abiding concealed carrier, is prohibited from storing his firearm in his vehicle or taking it with…

  • Your Phone Or Your Life – Choose Situational Awareness

    You’re bored — we’ve all been there.  You’re sitting in a small cramped room waiting for the mechanic to decide which kidney he’s going to need in order to fix your car.  It’s the perfect opportunity to pop on your phone real quick and catch up on some work emails.  Did you know Aunt Phyllis…

  • [CCW IN ACTION] Store Owner Makes Decision To Carry Firearm 8 Years Ago — Paid Off Big Time

    LEHIGH ACRES, FLORIDA — The owner for a Lehigh area grocery store successfully used his concealed carry pistol to stop an armed robber.  Pierre Phurcien told NBC 2 it was the first time someone attempted to rob him but he thanks his split-second decision in saving his life. The perpetrator in the incident arrived in…

  • What?!  Another Home Invader Taken Out?  …Home Defense Honorable Mention

    PHOENIX, ARIZONA — For the concealed carriers in the audience, I’m sure this is going to come as a massive surprise but yet ANOTHER home intruder got neutralized when he idiotically refused to acknowledge a middle aged man’s warning to stop trying to break in.  Yes, KPHO broke the story.  A middle aged man in…

  • Teen Burglar Held At Gunpoint, Doesn’t Wait Until Police Arrive — You Guess How It Ends

    DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA — An 18-year old was found dead in a resident’s apartment following an alleged home invasion.  Durham police are still actively investigating the shooting and the county prosecutor has not yet ruled whether or not the case will be ruled “self-defense”.  According to ABC 11, this is the same apartment complex a…

  • Off-Duty Cop Asked To Leave Bar While Armed, Complies, But Partner Makes It Worse… What’s Your Take?

    CINCINNATI, OHIO — An armed off-duty police officer was allegedly drinking at an arcade-themed bar in Cincinnati when a patron contacted management regarding his violation of Ohio law.  In Ohio, it is allowed for a concealed carrier to go into a liquor-serving establishment but it is illegal to consume alcohol while armed.  A manager for…

  • WI Residents Consider Arming Up To Keep Coyotes At Bay

    WAUWATOSA, WISCONSIN — Not long ago, our biggest fear were the predators walking around on four legs versus two.  For residents of Wauwatosa – that fear is still very real.  CBS 58 reported recently on an increase in homeowners arming themselves to defend their dogs and other pets from coyote attacks.  Little Red Riding Hood’s…

  • Man Protects Girlfriend From Violent Ex-Husband — Why I Carry

    TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA — Tallahassee police have reported the death of a man while attempting to defend his girlfriend from her violent ex-husband. Sheldon Maurice Rogers showed up to the home of his former spouse, armed and ready.  Moise Joseph, the boyfriend, stepped in between Rogers and his girlfriend, telling her to run.  Rogers brutally shot…

  • Is Open Carry For Concealed Carry Permit Holders Coming To The Sunshine State?

    ORLANDO, FLORIDA — “A person licensed to carry a concealed firearm or weapon pursuant to this chapter may openly carry such firearm or weapon,” reads an amended lines recently submitted in a bill to the Florida House of Representatives. If Republican House member Matt Gaetz has his way, Florida concealed carriers may just be the…