• Man Tries to Hold Petty Thief at Gunpoint… Thief Not Even Arrested After Capture

    PASADENA, CA — A man tried to hold a thug at gunpoint in the middle of the night for getting into unlocked cars and stealing near-worthless items, the Pasadena Star-News reports. Fortunately, the man had the presence of mind to not fire on the retreating thief once he made a bolt for it, and police…

  • Craigslist Deal Gone Bad Leads to Parking Lot Shootout

    ORANGE COUNTY, FL — A man, terrified for his life, opened fire on the person he was trying to buy cell phones from in a Florida shopping center, the Osceola News-Gazette reports. The would-be robber, presumably trying to psych himself up for the robbery, made a number of threats and made a show of getting…

  • Man Who Seemingly Shot and Killed 4-Year-Old Set Free for 2 Very Compelling Reasons

    BIRMINGHAM, AL —  When Darrell Hutton, 34, seemingly shot and killed four-year-old Taleayah Stafford in 2017, many assumed he’d be sitting in jail for a majority share of the rest of his life. They’d be wrong. The charges of murder and first-degree assault against Hutton were dropped, and there’s actually a pretty damned compelling reason…

  • Why We Home Carry: Man Launches Backyard Assault on Couple With Iron Pole

    LAKEWOOD, CA — A crazed man is very likely regretting his iron pole-based assault on a Californian when his attack faltered under the fire of a responsibly-armed citizen, NBC 4 reports. It’s not clear whether the man was trying to harm or kill the man and woman in the backyard, trying to rob them, or…

  • Full-On Firefight Erupts After Argument Over Temporary License Plate

    LOUISVILLE, KY — A man was thrown into custody after starting a firefight in a local car dealership parking lot after a fight over, of all things, a temporary tag. The shooting ended up with two employees seriously injured, an an already convicted felon in a world of trouble. As WDRB reports: According to an…

  • 3 Killed, Suspect Dead in Cincinnati Shooting

    CINCINNATI, OH — A man is dead after engaging in a shooting rampage in Cincinatti’s Fountain Square, CNN reports. At least three people are dead, two more are injured, along with the suspect. The shooting didn’t last long, but that didn’t stop the gunman from destroying dozens of lives. According to CNN: At least three…

  • Homeowner Gives Terrified Burglar Brand-New Piercings After He Bashes In Door

    FRESNO, TX — When a would-be burglar kicked in the door of a family home in Fresno, Texas, he likely wasn’t expecting to meet much resistance. If he didn’t want resistance, however, he probably shouldn’t have picked the home of a responsibly-armed citizen who recognized that he needed to act to protect his family. As…

  • Armed Citizen Intervention in Robbery Results in 2 Dead, Robber Not One of Them

    PHILADELPHIA, MI — A man is behind bars after his attempted armed robbery went wildly wrong, resulting in the death of two innocent people. While trying to rob a convenience store, Robert Jackson reportedly threatened the clerk. He was then confronted by an armed citizen, who shot him. Jackson replied by shooting the clerk and…

  • Should You Be Carrying a Backup Gun?

    Do you carry a backup gun when you carry concealed. I used to. I know a couple who do — and more power to them! For those who are still on the fence about carrying a backup firearm, however, I think it’s important we take a minute and look into the issue — it’s not…