Defensive Use of Firearms

An armed robber lost his life Saturday night after being shot in the head by his would-be victim, an off-duty state corrections officer.

How would you respond if these hecklers were taunting you?

The word shotgun covers a lot of ground. You can pay six-figures for an engraved Italian masterpiece, or you can buy an old single shot break-action in decent working order for less than the cost of a date night (with dinner and a movie). We’ll be looking at the most practical and reliable shotguns–and there are unlimited options under the $300 mark.

An Atlanta man stood his ground and defended his home over the weekend when two suspected robbers broke into his residence on Howell Terrace on the city’s southwest side.

Are all armed threats created equally? Put another way, would you treat a juvenile with a gun the same way you would treat a man with a gun?

“We don’t know how many he got, we just know he had blood all over him,” said Sheriff Ricky Adam about the attacking K9.

“In Michigan and other places hit hard by the economic downturn, men’s guns can address social insecurities far beyond crime,” LA Times Op-Ed.

An elderly Florida homeowner shot two burglars Monday, wounding one and killing the other.

Just like in battle, in a self-defense situation the element of surprise is critical. If the assailant ambushes the victim that victim is at a distinct disadvantage.