As I’ve previously noted, I mainly write about self defense cases in the United States. This is because I’m an American, who focuses first and foremost on American gun and self defense rights. Ho Read more ... LearnAboutGuns.com Premium * Join the NRA * Buy Guns & Accessories Online ...

As reported, a 69 year old grandmother used her handgun to stop an early-morning home invader: <a href="http://www.learnaboutguns.com/2010/09/05/armed-grandmother-shoots-a-home-invader-in-self-defense/#more-4806" class= Read more ...LearnAboutGuns.com Premium*Join the NRA*Buy Guns & Accessories Online...

As reported, the owner of a pharmacy used his handgun in self defense against an armed robber: (m Read more ......

When it comes to self defense, I write mainly about how firearms are the most effective method of self defense yet invented by humanity.  I mention how guns allow everyone, including the elderly, the <a href="http://www.learnab Read more ......

Below is a video clip in which author and attorney Stephen Halbrook discusses the Nordyke v. Alameda case (which I have previously mentioned). The outcome of this case, which deals with a gun show ban, will likely have profo Read more ......

I recently received an interesting email from a reader named Sarah. She asked whether I write about real-life examples of crime victims using either their bare hands or their words to stop an attacker. The answer to her question, and my thoughts on the subject, can be seen below: <a href="http://www.learnaboutguns.com/2010/09/01/why-i-write-ab...

As reported, a Wal-Mart shopper used his handgun to stop an armed robber who opened fire on him: <a href="http://www.learnaboutguns.com/2010/08/31/armed-wal-mart-shopper-shoots-a-violent-robber-in-self-defense/#more-4772" class="mor Read more ......

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I recently responded to an anti gun article entitled “Ready, Fire, Aim…….” The author of that article published <a href="http://www.dunfermlinepress.com/opinion/blogs/acrossthepond/2010/08/15/403604-ready-f Read more ......

As reported, an intruder was shot in self defense by a Judge, after breaking into that Judge’s home early in the morning: <a href="http://www.learnaboutguns.com/2010/08/29/armed-judge-fatally-shoots-a-home Read more ......

I’ve previously discussed how there is no such thing as an “accidental” shooting, and how such unintentional shootings are virtually always the result of someone failing to act reasonably around firearms.  A recent example, in which an elderly man reportedly shot his wife in the chest while conducting a “home invasion drill...

As reported, a  Chinese-food deliveryman reportedly used his handgun to stop a pair of robbers who where beating him about the face with a glass bottle: Read more ......

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As reported, an 80 year old homeowner used his handgun to stop a home invader: Read more ......

An anti-gun article entitled “Ready, Fire, Aim…….” was recently published by the Dunfermline Press. This article, written by an author identified as “Across the Pond,” is......

As reported, a bail bond company employee used his handgun to stop a violent armed robber: Read more ......

As reported, a woman used her pistol to fend off a home invader: Police say that at about 6:15PM, a woman returned to her Liberty County, TX home, and found a burglar inside.  Fearing for her safety, the woman reportedly grabbed and fired her self defense handgun, missing the intruder but causing him [...]...

A convicted felon from Florida was facing up to 15 years in prison, after he used his girlfriend’s gun to stop a violent home invader.  However, the state prosecutor recently decided not to proceed with the charges.  The details of that case, and my thoughts on the matter in general, can be seen below: The facts [...]...

One of the most frequent anti-gun arguments centers around “accidental” shooting deaths of children.  Those opposed to gun rights argue for gun bans, on the theory that having a gun in the same house as a child is a recipe for disaster.  That is simply not the case.  Allow me to explain, using a recent [...]...

As reported, a store clerk used his gun to fend off a trio of robbers: Police say that three robbers entered Prince’s Food Mart, on the 100 block of Coulter Avenue in Bryan, TX, and demanded money while threatening the clerk.  The store clerk reportedly grabbed his gun and fired at the robbers, [...]...

I would like to point out an excellent article from Walls of the City, entitled “Peter Hamm Lies.” It addresses how the Brady Campaign tries to pass itself off as respecting the gun rights of law abiding citizens, while trying its best to make gun ownership and carrying illegal....

A friend recently asked me why I own “so many” guns.  (This friend is a gun owner himself – although he owns only a couple of guns and hasn’t fired one in years.)  So, I took a few minutes to explain to that friend why I own over a dozen guns.  Although I’ve already addressed [...]...

As reported, a homeowner used his handgun to stop an early-morning intruder: Police say that a man was in his Tulsa, OK home at about 3:30am, when he heard the doorbell ring.  The homeowner reportedly went to the door, where he found a man who was asking for help.  Fearing for his safety, the [...]...

As reported, a retired homeowner used his gun to defend himself against a man broke into his backyard shed then attacked him items from that shed: Police say that the man was asleep in his Memphis, TN home at 5 AM when a neighbor called to say that a criminal was breaking into [...]...

When discussing guns and gun rights, I’ve noticed a recurring theme: Those who are unfamiliar with guns asserting two contradictory things: (1) guns are too difficult for an ordinary, law abiding, person to use properly in a self-defense situation, and (2) guns make it too easy for criminals to kill.  Allow me to explain: The idea [...]...

As reported, a homeowner used his gun to stop 3 home invaders: Police say that three armed men broke into an Alexandria, LA home around 4:30AM, intending to rob the occupants.  The homeowner reportedly grabbed his gun and fired in self defense, striking two of the intruders and causing the trio to flee. [...]...

As reported, a homeowner used his gun to defend himself and his wife from two armed and masked intruders who attempted to break into their rural residence: Police say that the husband and wife were at their rural home, near Sedro-Wooley, WA, when the wife saw two masked men, who were carrying guns, [...]...

Sticking with today’s topic of the intersection of guns, race, and McDonald v. Chicago, I thought I would also point out another article worth reading.  This one, by Courtland Milloy is entitled In Clarence Thomas’s gun rights opinion, race plays a major role.  An excerpt can be seen below: Referring to the disarming of blacks during ...

I would like to direct everyone’s attention to a truly excellent article by Marcus Cole, entitled A Word of Thanks to Four Black Men and A Gun.  It addresses that author’s family’s experience with a violent racist attack, their resulting decision to buy a self defense gun, and historical and recent events centering on gun [...]...

As reported, a homeowner used his gun to hold a pair of suspected burglars, whom police say were also involved in another burglary in the neighborhood: Police say that a man was in his Silver Springs Shores, FL home just after 2 PM when two men attempted to open the front door, looked [...]...

Below is my review of the Kel-Tec PLR-16, which a pistol chambered for .223/5.56mm: Basics The Kel-Tec PLR-16 is a rather large polymer-framed pistol chambered for the .223/5.56mm rifle cartridge.  The name PLR stands for Pistol, Long Range, which is a rather apt name.  The PLR-16’s barrel is 9.2″ long, and the pistol is gas operated...

As reported, a homeowner used his shotgun to defend himself and his young daughter from an intruder: Police say that a man was home, with his infant daughter, at about 9:45 PM when a burglar broke in through the back sliding door of his house on the 7500 block of Barn Owl Drive in [...]...

A Chicago man was reportedly shot three times by an armed robber for having only $12 to give up: Your money or your life? It’s an easy question to answer. But a Chicago man apparently didn’t have enough cash to keep from getting shot. . . His wife says he tried to hand over his $12 [...]...

A recent bear attack, in which one person was killed and two others were seriously injured highlights the value of gun ownership for self defense against animal attacks: Wildlife officials in Montana have captured the female grizzly bear who officials believe rampaged through a campground near Yellowstone National Park before dawn on Wednesday morn...

As reported, a would-be robber was reportedly shot in self defense by his victim: Police say that a man was driving around, looking for an apartment to rent, in the vicinity of Fairfield and College avenues in Indianapolis, IN, when a robber approached him and demanded money.  The man reportedly gave the robber [...]...