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Marietta, Georgia Liquor Store Clerk Shoots Armed Robber in Self Defense

by The LearnAboutGuns.com Author December 9, 2010 Learn About Guns

A liquor store clerk reportedly used his gun to stop a pair of armed and violent robbers.

Police say that at about 11:30pm, two men entered the Windy Hill Bottle Shop in Marietta, Georgia, and held the clerk at gunpoint as part of a rob Read More….

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IL Supreme Court Tells Appellate Court to Reconsider “Assault Weapon” Ban Lawsuit

by The LearnAboutGuns.com Author December 6, 2010 Learn About Guns

Back in 2006, Cook County, IL (which includes Chicago and its surrounding suburbs) enacted a ban on s0-called “assault weapons“.  This ban is both vague and ambiguous, unreasonably restricting the right to keep and bear arms, while also making it difficult to impossible for gun owners to know what exactly they may lawfully own. The Illinois State Rifle Association sued, and the Illinois Supreme Court recently ruled that this case needs to be reconsidered, in light of the pro-gun-rights US Supreme Court decision in McDonald v. Chicago.  The ISRA’s press release can be seen below: Read More….

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Pizza Delivery Driver Shoots Armed Robber in Self Defense

by The LearnAboutGuns.com Author December 5, 2010 Learn About Guns

As reported, a pizza delivery driver used his gun in self defense against 3 robbers: Read More….

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Prescription-Drug-Seeking Home Invader Fatally Shot by Armed Homeowner

by The LearnAboutGuns.com Author December 1, 2010 Learn About Guns

As reported, a homeowner used his gun to stop an armed burglar who entered and demanded prescription medication: Read More….

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Convicted Felon Fatally Shot by Home Invasion Victim

by The LearnAboutGuns.com Author November 30, 2010 Learn About Guns

As reported, a home invasion victim used his gun to stop a pair of attackers: Read More….

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Armed Wife Saves her Husband from a Pair of Violent Home Invaders

by The LearnAboutGuns.com Author November 29, 2010 Learn About Guns

As reported, a woman used a handgun to stop the violent intruder who had just shot her husband: Read More….

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Gallup Poll Shows Support for Stricter Gun Control at Record Low for 2nd Year in a Row

by The LearnAboutGuns.com Author November 25, 2010 Learn About Guns

Last year, I mentioned how the 2009 Gallup’s annual Crime Poll showed record low support for stricter gun control laws. The same poll conducted this year broke that record, showing even lower support for stricter gun control:

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Thank You for Another Great Year

by The LearnAboutGuns.com Author November 24, 2010 Learn About Guns

Since today is Thanksgiving, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the visitors to this website for doing me the honor of caring to read what I write. Read More….

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Firing options and thinking out of the box – by Mark LeClair

by The LearnAboutGuns.com Author November 23, 2010 Learn About Guns

Over the past month or so, I’ve reprinted a few articles that were provided by Mark LeClair of Smart Tactics, a security consultation and instruction company.  Mark recently sent me another article, entitled “Firing options and thinking out of the box,” which can be seen below.  Just as interesting as the content of the article is the rather strong reaction that some people have had to the article’s advice about where one should aim.  I’ve found that heated debates and even a departure from civility are somewhat common when it comes to discussions of caliber, tactics, or other similar issues. With all that said, I’m certainly interested in hearing peoples’ thoughts on the aiming advice discussed below by Mr. LeClair: Read More….

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Evening Burglar Fatally Shot by Lancaster, TX Homeowner

by The LearnAboutGuns.com Author November 22, 2010 Learn About Guns

As reported, a homeowner  used his gun to stop a burglar: Read More….

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Lessons to be learned from the Wayne Meredith Latham Negligent Concealed Carry Discharge

by The LearnAboutGuns.com Author November 21, 2010 Learn About Guns

A recent negligent discharge case, in which a concealed carry permit holder shot himself in the leg, teaches several important lessons: Read More….

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2 Armed Robbers Shot by their Armed Victim

by The LearnAboutGuns.com Author November 19, 2010 Learn About Guns

As reported, a pair of robbers were shot by one of their victims: Read More….

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Armed Grandfather Saves his Son and Grandchildren from 5 Home Invading Robbers

by The LearnAboutGuns.com Author November 18, 2010 Learn About Guns

As reported, an elderly man used his shotgun to stop a gang of 5 robbers who were threatening his family: Read More….

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President Obama’s Latest Anti-Gun Nominee: Andrew Traver for the BATFE

by The LearnAboutGuns.com Author November 17, 2010 Learn About Guns

As I’ve discussed before, President Obama is about as anti gun as it gets.  He was endorsed by the Brady Campaign, and chose gun rights opponent Joe Biden to be his vice president.  Since taking office, he has nominated anti gun individuals such as Attorney General Eric Holder, Department of Homeland Security head Janet Napolitano, and State Department official Harold Hongju Koh to key positions within his administration.  This trend continues with Obama’s nomination of Andrew Traver to head the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE): Read More….

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Remember: Armed Robbers Often Have No Mercy

by The LearnAboutGuns.com Author November 16, 2010 Learn About Guns

I’ve previously discussed how robbers often harm even those victims who fully cooperate.  Along similar lines, I’ve mentioned how running from a robber can leave a crime victim no better off.  As a recent armed robbery from Cincinnati, OH shows, there are robbers who don’t even given their victim a chance to cooperate before opening fire: Read More….

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South African Man Shoots Violent Armed Robber in Self Defense

by The LearnAboutGuns.com Author November 15, 2010 Learn About Guns

I primarily 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.  However, as the case below from South Africa shows, armed self defense saves crime victims all around the world: Read More….

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NRA’s Wayne LaPierre Responds to Mexican Ambassador’s Anti-Gun and Anti-NRA Remarks

by The LearnAboutGuns.com Author November 14, 2010 Learn About Guns

I’ve previously discussed the ongoing drug cartel violence in Mexico, and the unreasonable attempts to blaming American gun owners for that situation. Recently, the Mexican ambassador has rekindled the debate, blaming the NRA and law abiding gun owners for that country’s internal violence and drug cartels. In the video clip below, Wayne LaPierre discusses the situation: Read More….

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Armed Homeowner Stops a Violent Copper Thief

by The LearnAboutGuns.com Author November 13, 2010 Learn About Guns

As reported, a man used his gun to stop a would-be copper thief who became violent: Read More….

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Church’s Chicken Customer Shoots Armed Robber in Self Defense

by The LearnAboutGuns.com Author November 11, 2010 Learn About Guns

As reported, a man who attempted to rob a Church’s Chicken customer at knifepoint was shot in self defense by his victim: Read More….

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Kearns, UT Burglar Fatally Shot by Armed Homeowner

by The LearnAboutGuns.com Author November 10, 2010 Learn About Guns

As reported, a homeowner shot one of the two men who were breaking into his home in the early morning hours: Read More….

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Armed Daughter Saves her Mother from a Violent Home Invader

by The LearnAboutGuns.com Author November 9, 2010 Learn About Guns

As reported, the daughter of a homeowner who was being attacked shot the intruder, saving her mother: Read More….

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Beretta 92 (Beretta M9) Semiautomatic Pistol Review

by The LearnAboutGuns.com Author November 8, 2010 Learn About Guns

Below is my review of the Beretta 92, which is also known as the Beretta M9 in military circles: Read More….

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Armed Homeowner Saves Children from a Pair of Late-Night Home Invaders

by The LearnAboutGuns.com Author November 8, 2010 Learn About Guns

As reported, a homeowner used his handgun to stop a pair of late-night intruders: Read More….

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Know Your Home Part II – by Mark LeClair

by The LearnAboutGuns.com Author November 7, 2010 Learn About Guns

Below is an article by Mark LeClair of Smart Tactics, a security consultation and instruction company.  This is Part II of “Know Your Home” – Part I can be found here. Read More….

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Armed Couple Fend Off 2 Violent Home Invaders

by The LearnAboutGuns.com Author November 6, 2010 Learn About Guns

As reported, a man and his girlfriend used their shotgun to chase off a pair of violent home invading robbers: Read More….

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Jacksonville, FL Burglar Fatally Shot by Armed Homeowner

by The LearnAboutGuns.com Author November 5, 2010 Learn About Guns

As reported, a man who was burglarizing a home was fatally shot in self defense by the homeowner: Read More….

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Cutler Bay, FL Homeowner Defends Himself Against Multiple Burglars

by The LearnAboutGuns.com Author November 4, 2010 Learn About Guns

As reported, a homeowner used his gun to fend off a trio of burglars: Read More….

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Big Pro Gun Victories in the November 2010 Elections!

by The LearnAboutGuns.com Author November 3, 2010 Learn About Guns

The results from the November 2, 2010 election were quite favorable towards gun rights.  Below is a press release from Gun Owners of America which discusses the victories: Read More….

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Philadelphia, PA Sporting Goods Business Owner Shoots Armed Robber in Self Defense

by The LearnAboutGuns.com Author November 2, 2010 Learn About Guns

As reported, a sporting goods store owner used his gun to stop an armed robber: Read More….

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VOTE TODAY!

by The LearnAboutGuns.com Author November 2, 2010 Learn About Guns

It should go without saying that voting is a sacred right which we should all exercise.  I encourage everyone who has not yet done so to go vote right now.  For those who have not yet done their research, candidate endorsement information is available from the < Read More….

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Mobile, AL Resident Shoots Burglar in Self Defense

by The LearnAboutGuns.com Author November 1, 2010 Learn About Guns

As reported, a burglar was fatally shot in self defense by an armed resident of the home which was burglarized: Read More….

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A Word from Otis McDonald

by The LearnAboutGuns.com Author October 31, 2010 Learn About Guns

Below is a video clip by Otis McDonald, the plaintiff in the McDonald v. Chicago case which led to the end of the Chicago handgun ban.  In this video clip, he discusses gun rights, the upcoming election, the McDonald v. Chicago case, and more. He also endorses Bill Brady for IL Governor: Read More….

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Armed Baltimore Beauty Supply Business Owner Stops a Burglar

by The LearnAboutGuns.com Author October 30, 2010 Learn About Guns

As reported, a business owner used his gun to stop a late-night burglar: Read More….

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