G. Halek
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Recently, South Carolina began considering permitless concealed carry. That would eliminate the need for a South Carolina gun owner to obtain a concealed carry permit in order to carry that gun inside the state. South Carolina joins a number of other states that have active bills being considered by their legislative bodies. However, even though…
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APPLE VALLEY, CALIFORNIA — When two armed robbers entered a small pharmacy in Apple Valley, the pharmacist knew he had only moments to grab his gun to protect himself and the other employees. He was able to wound one of the suspects in a brief exchange of gunfire before the other one fled. The wounded suspect…
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FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA — A man reportedly shot himself in the lower abdomen after his pistol discharged while he tried to holster it. The event occurred in the National Rifle Association’s National Firearm Museum. According to Crime Online, the person who shot himself was an employee at the museum. He was treated at a local hospital…
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Man Who Shot Diaper Thief Faces Judge
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ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA — A man stood before a judge last Thursday after he shot a shoplifter outside Walmart. That man was not a licensed concealed carrier nor an employee of the store. He allegedly stepped in after a loss prevention employee confronted several people accused of stealing diapers. The conflict escalated and he allegedly…
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Father Shoots Son After Mistaking Him For Burglar: Why We Need To Know Who We’re Up Against
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HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA — The very worst scenario played out for a father after he mistook his son for a burglar when his son came in through the door at 1 a.m. The son was critically shot by the father. Police took him to a hospital where he remains in critical condition. It’s still unclear whether…
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Dog Shot After Attacking 7-Year-Old
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TOLEDO, OHIO — A 7-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after she sustained multiple wounds to her face from an apparent dog attack. During the incident, her caregiver attempted to wrestle control of the dog but failed. A bystander heard the screams of the child and responded to the scene in possession of a…
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PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA — A homeowner heard someone forcing entry through his front door and got his gun to confront the intruder. That’s when he ran face-to-face with 56-year-old Darrell Bettis allegedly wielding a crowbar in his hands. In his own statement, the homeowner told police that he pointed his gun at Bettis and told him to…
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MARTIN COUNTY, KENTUCKY — A family is grieving after their Husky was shot to death after it wandered onto a neighbor’s property. As they recalled the story, the 3-year-old Husky was playing with her older counterpart when she escaped the property and wandered into an adjoining property line. Moments later, the homeowners heard a gunshot.…
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Attempted Burglary Stopped By Homeowner With A Shotgun — Charged With Discharging Firearm Within City Limits
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DAVENPORT, IOWA — One early morning, an occupant of a home heard his back door getting kicked in by several intruders. He grabbed his shotgun and went out to confront them. Once the burglars saw he was armed, they fled. He let off a shotgun blast as they were leaving and another as they got…
