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This one is from a few years ago, but it’s new to us. While browsing YouTube, this gem popped up and apparently shows a girl holding a handgun while live-streaming, and then we hear a bang as she points it towards the phone.

And that’s it.

Whether she was in legal possession of the firearm or not is unknown, but this is a clear example of what not to do as a gun owner.

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — A burglary attempt in Chicago’s Northwest Side turned violent when the suspect, Jeremy Tyler, was shot by the homeowner early Sunday morning, according to a report.

Tyler was hospitalized in critical condition after being shot in the arm and has been charged with burglary, according to CBS.

The incident has caused concern in the Dunning neighborhood.

The homeowner woke up to his dog barking and heard a loud noise in the basement.

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DELTONA, FLORIDA — A homeowner in Deltona, Florida had a frightening encounter with a seven-foot-eight alligator in his backyard when it attacked his dog, Winston.

The homeowner, who asked to remain anonymous, said he noticed his dog sniffing around outside and went to investigate when he saw the alligator, according to Fox 45.

At the same time, the gator spotted Winston and lunged at him, clamping down on the side of his head.

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EL PASO, TEXAS — El Paso police believe that a man found shot two miles away from a home invasion on Howard Street in northeast El Paso last Wednesday morning is connected to the incident.

The suspect, identified as 29-year-old Bruce Wayne Murphy (yes, that does appear to be his real name), allegedly forced his way into a home on Howard Street, injuring a dog and firing a weapon inside the house, according to KVIA.

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GLENS FALLS, NEW YORK — Two people have been shot over the course of what police have termed an attempted home invasion, according to WNYT.

According to a city spokesperson, both people shot were trying to break into a home in Glens Falls, New York, when a resident inside the home shot and wounded both of the alleged assailants.

At the time of WNYT’s report, is was unclear if the homeowner knew either of the attackers, but it was reported that all three persons were local to the area.

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ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA — In the early hours of Sunday morning, a person was shot during a break-in at the North Point Apartments in Roanoke County, according to the local police department.

The incident occurred at around 2:41 a.m., and the homeowner used their firearm to defend themselves against the intruder, according to WFXR.

The person who was shot has not yet been identified, but they were taken to the Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening.

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON — Seattle police reported a 29-year-old man died after he attempted to rob the King Smoke Shop in the Ballard neighborhood and was subsequently shot by the store owner.

The incident happened on Monday at 4 p.m., according to KOMO. The Seattle Police Department was alerted about a shooting outside the smoke shop.

According to Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz, the suspect entered the shop and attempted to rob it at gunpoint, shooting an employee.

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ODESSA, FLORIDA — The swimming pool in Louis Minardi’s backyard near Tampa, Florida is quite a sight.

Shaped like a six-shooter revolver, the custom-built pool is a unique addition to the state’s gun culture.

Minardi’s high school friend, Albert Jones III, a contractor, proposed the idea around 40 years ago when he grew tired of building conventional pools, according to Fox 13.

Despite initial reluctance, Minardi was convinced that the idea aligned with his lifelong interest in guns.

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CHANA, ILLINOIS — Early Sunday morning, a suspect in a home invasion was shot by a resident in Chana, according to the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office.

Police arrived at the home in the 9000 block of E. Fowler Road and found the offender shot in the lower abdomen, according to WTVO.

The man was airlifted to Saint Anthony’s in Rockford, where he was reported to be in critical but stable condition.

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MISSOULA, MONTANA — A suspect is dead after he was shot by a homeowner during an attempted home invasion in Missoula, Montana, according to reports.

The shooting occurred Sunday, February 5th at approximately 4 p.m., according to KPAX.

The incident occurred at a home in the 300 block of Brooks Street.

Per Missoula Police spokesperson Whitney Bennett, the suspect attempted to gain access to a residence at that location.

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HOUSTON, TEXAS — A man in Houston, Texas, attempted to rob a hotel armed with a rifle, but was forced to retreat when confronted by a hotel clerk who was armed with a handgun.

Joyously, it was caught on tape. Check out the video below:

Does anyone else think that hotels are an odd choice due their tendency to require credit cards for online bookings and room deposits?

No?

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON — A man has survived after being shot three times during an attempted robbery in South Seattle, according to reports.

The Seattle Police Department confirmed that the shooting took place at 11:09 pm on Tuesday, and officers were called to the 5000 block of South Thistle Street, according to KIRO 7.

The victim, a 30-year-old man, was shot once in each leg and once in one of his feet.

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FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS — A 58-year-old male homeowner shot and killed a 29-year-old male intruder attempting to enter his home near 18th and N H streets, according to reports.

He has since been identified as Jacob Andrew Webb, according to KNWA.

The homeowner was taken to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. Police do not believe there is any danger to the public and consider this to be an isolated incident.

What do you think about this story?

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ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO — The shooting death of a man in Roswell will be ruled as self-defense, according to the police.

Brian Jaramillo was shot multiple times by his wife inside their business on Monday morning, according to KRQE.

The police received a call from a man who reported a woman with a gun in her hand who needed help. When the police arrived, they found the woman sitting in front of the business and Jaramillo dead in a back room.

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OAK LAWN, ILLINOIS — On Wednesday, in the 6500 block of W. 89th Place in Oak Lawn, two armed individuals allegedly tried to steal a car but were thwarted by the driver who was armed with a gun, according to reports.

The driver fired approximately eight shots at the suspects causing them to flee in a black Jeep. The Jeep was later located in the 6200 block of W. 90th Street, according to WGNTV.

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MONTVILLE, OHIO — An Ohio teenager named Brayden Jarrett stopped an intruder who tried to break into his house while he was home alone, according to reports.

Brayden was familiar with firearms in part due to his hunting experiences and knew where his mother’s 9mm handgun was kept, according to WJW.

He stood watching the door as the outside door opened, and when the intruder started to open the inside door, he loaded the gun.

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LYNN HAVEN, FLORIDA — A suspect is dead after he broke into a Lynn Haven home and was shot by the homeowner, according to reports.

The altercation occurred January 10th at around 6 a.m. in a residence in Lynn Haven, according to The Sacramento Bee. The suspect, identified only as a 23-year-old male, was reportedly discovered in the house by a resident.

The homeowner was alerted to the intruder and confronted the suspect.

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LYNN HAVEN, FLORIDA — A household in Florida was forced to defend themselves against an intruder on Jan. 10, resulting in a physical altercation and a fatal shooting of the intruder, according to reports.

The incident occurred at around 6 a.m. in a neighborhood near Lynn Haven in the Florida Panhandle, according to The Sacramento Bee.

According to the Bay County Sheriff’s Office, a resident of the home discovered the stranger, a 23-year-old male, within the home.

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SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS — A suspected burglar was shot and killed after he allegedly kicked down the door of a resident’s apartment one morning last month, according to KSAT.

KSAT shared this report:

According to an SAPD spokesperson, an apartment resident said a man kicked down the door in an attempt to burglarize it. Since the door was bolted, police said, that man had to use immense force to kick down the door.

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It’s amazing what you can find on the internet.

In the video shared below, you will find a man riding a snowmobile who is charged by a moose. He’s eventually forced to defend himself with his sidearm, which just happens to be a Glock.

Glock nerds, rejoice.

In all seriousness, this guy was put into a pretty precarious situation. Before he eventually takes the moose’s life, he goes through a whole playbook to get the thing to leave of its own accord.

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