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MO Man Claims Self-Defense After Gunning Down Man In Park; What’s Your Take?
JEFFERSON COUNTY, MISSOURI — A Jefferson County man has been released by authorities after prosecutor ruled his self-defense shooting of 34-year-old Patrick Marchlewski at Rockford Beach Park was justified. Friends of Marchlewski claim to the contrary, claiming no physical altercation … Continue reading →
Should You Use Your Concealed Carry Firearm If You’re A Bystander? Here Are 3 Scenarios
We get asked this question a lot. It’s only natural we’d try to throw in our two cents. There are a lot of factors in this equation – so we’re going to break it down by scenario. We’re using these … Continue reading →
Armed Man Disguised As Cop Shot Dead With His Own Gun By Homeowner During Home Invasion Attempt
HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA — An armed home intruder, disguised as a police officer, was shot and killed with his own gun by the homeowner. We first reported on this story earlier in the week, coupled with a nearly identical story that … Continue reading →
Concealed Carrier Road Rage Incident — Charged With Murder
BEVERLY HILLS, FLORIDA — 911 dispatches released through WBAY news reveal a nasty road rage incident involving a concealed carrier and another family. According to those sources, Robert Eric Doyle informed 911 he was “locked and cocked” after reporting some … Continue reading →
Working Outside In Heat While Carrying; Sweat, Rust, Endless Cleaning, HELP!
Reader Justin sent us the following message with his concern over rust on his firearm, and the endless need to clean it as a result: Hello concealed nation! I am wanting to ask a question you probably don’t get asked … Continue reading →
Massive Taurus Settlement Underway – As Many As 100,000 Semi-Auto Pistols Affected!
SARASOTA, FLORIDA — Taurus has reached a landmark $39 million dollar settlement with gun owners who have filed a class action lawsuit against the Brazilian gun manufacturer. This settlement, filed in the U.S. District Court of Florida, includes the following … Continue reading →
How To Deter And Prevent An Active Shooter
Places that advertise “gun free” and don’t have clear signs of surveillance are at heavy risk. Most of the mass shootings and active shooters that make the news attack vulnerable or soft targets. The easiest way to plan for an … Continue reading →
“My first reaction is, my life or theirs” — Concealed Carrier Unloads On Armed Robbers
ATLANTA, GEORGIA — A 25-year-old man is lucky to be alive after coming face-to-face with two armed robbers, and he has both his quick thinking and concealed carry firearm to thank. That man, Joshua Hamadi, has a night job booting … Continue reading →
Different Sighting Methods To Use During Defensive Gun Use
By Jon via American Concealed The legendary lawman Wyatt Earp once said, “Fast is fine, but accuracy is everything.” When you’re under attack though, sometimes fast is all you get. Here’s how to make the most of it. The truth is, … Continue reading →
[VIDEO] How’s Your Trigger Control?
Although this video is a year old, it doesn’t mean it’s not relevant. When we find great videos like this one, we like to share them to get more eyes on these important lessons. This time: Trigger Control. GY6vids shows … Continue reading →
Elderly Couple Receives Recognition For Defending Themselves Against Home Invaders
MARSHALL COUNTY, OKLAHOMA — An elderly couple did the only thing they knew to do when three criminals broke into their house with the intent to rob them – they defended themselves. Back in March, three criminals broke into the … Continue reading →
Man Kicks In Door To House, Runs To Neighbor’s House For Help After Being Shot
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA — A brother to a mother of a child of an angry father stood ready to defend them when that father busted in through the front door. ABC News delivers scant clues as to why the man was … Continue reading →
PA Concealed Carrier Defends Self Against Armed Thug — Hits All His Marks
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA — An intoxicated 19 year old allegedly told a concealed carrier to get off his block before opening fire. According to Philly.com, Officer Christine O’Brien confirmed that the concealed carrier responded with deadly force. While the 19 year … Continue reading →
Daughter Calls Father To Say Intruders Are In The Home, Dad Comes Rushing Home, Armed, And Takes Care Of Business
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA — A daughter home alone called her father in a panic after three men broke into the home. When police arrived at the scene, they found 18-year-old Imani Smith lying on the ground with a gunshot to his … Continue reading →
Man Negligently Shoots Self In Leg Outside Gun Show
FAYETTEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA — A man visiting a gun show was in his car trying to clear his firearm, and wound up with a bullet in his leg. The man, 55-year-old Anthony McKee, drove to the front door of the Crown … Continue reading →
[VIDEO] A Visit To The Post Office As A Law-Abiding Concealed Carrier
Yesterday, I had to drop off a package at my local Post Office. For many, this is a simple task that’s worked into the day. Here are the typical steps: 1. Drive to Post Office 2. Park 3. Walk into … Continue reading →
Robber Gets In Through The Wrong Window – Receives His .380 ACP Prize
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA — “And what’s through Door #3?” According to police, Jefferson Clement allegedly loosened up several windows for what he anticipated to be a nice series of burglaries. Deputies think Clement couldn’t get into any of those windows, though, … Continue reading →
BREAKING: Los Angeles Bans Possession of “High Capacity” Magazines
By Nick Leghorn via TheTruthAboutGuns.com The State of California has had a law on the books for years now banning the purchase, manufacture, or importation of new “high capacity” magazines within the borders of their state. This hasn’t stopped California … Continue reading →
Better To Just Walk Away? The Case Of The Good Samaritan Goes Out The Window
SPOKANE, WASHINGTON — Earlier in the week, we covered a story about a ‘Good Samaritan’ breaking up a domestic assault on a woman only to wind up killing the man in self-defense. The ‘Good Samaritan’ in this case is now … Continue reading →
[Op-Ed] WHY I CARRY – Maine Killer Destroys Families And Property While State Police Look On
Civil society is based on one thing and one thing alone: the rule of law. We abide each other, our neighbors, and strangers all upon the basis that the law will be enforced to protect us and enable good commerce. … Continue reading →