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 […]
Bad Holstering Causes Negligent Discharge At National Firearms Museum Range
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 […]
Pharmacist Ruins Armed Robbery By Opening Fire On Suspects
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 […]
Man Who Shot Diaper Thief Faces Judge
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 […]
Dog Shot After Attacking 7-Year-Old
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 […]
Father Shoots Son After Mistaking Him For Burglar: Why We Need To Know Who We’re Up Against
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 […]
Intruder With Crowbar VS Homeowner With Gun: Who Wins?
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 […]
Neighbor Shoots Family’s Dog After It Came Onto His Property
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. […]
No Charges For Man Who Shot And Killed 3 Intruders
TULSA, OKLAHOMA — Remember when we reported a 19-year-old man shot and killed three burglars who tried to break into his parents’ home? He won’t be facing any charges according to the Oklahoma prosecutor reviewing his case. How about the woman who allegedly drove the three intruders to the scene? She’ll be charged for all […]