 | Police: Oakland man stabs suspected robber who pepper-sprayed him (CA)
OpSD --Partially blinded by a blast of pepper spray fired at him by a robber, a 67-year-old Oakland man was still able to grab a pocketknife and stab the suspect, who was arrested later at a hospital, authorities said Thursday. A second suspect, who yanked a gold chain off the man's girlfriend's neck after pointing a gun in her face, is still being sought, police said.
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| Robbery gone bad leaves one person dead (TN)
OpSD --The victim told investigators he was trying to purchase several computer tablets when the alleged robber pulled out a gun on him. The two fought each other inside the car when a another man attempted to pull the victim out of the vehicle. ... "They were fighting and he fired shots to protect himself," said Chattanooga Police Sgt. Wayne Jefferson. The alleged robber was left dead in the car and his alleged accomplice showed up at the hospital in critical condition.
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| Newslinks for Friday, December 6
Firearms, Freedom and General Interest • SAF Launches 'Guns Save Lives Day' National Advertising Effort
• DoubleTap take two: Follow up review
• Gun Controllers Plan Sneak Attacks
• Gun grabbers losing support, try to capitalize on Sandy Hook anniversary
• Military service doesn’t legitimize anti-gun positions
• Sandy Hook benefit canceled as low ticket sales point to public apathy
Gun Rights Legal Action • AZ: Appeals Court hears arguments on signs on public property
• WV: West Virginia files Supreme Court amicus brief over ‘straw purchase’ between law-abiding citizens
Armed Self-Defense *Works* • CA: Police: Oakland man stabs suspected robber who pepper-sprayed him
• TN: Robbery gone bad leaves one person dead
Self-Defense News and Views • AZ: Former Cocopah Police Chief cleared of all charges
• AZ: Self-defense tips for holiday shoppers
• CT: Robert Bell acquitted of manslaughter
• LA: How to prepare for the worst in the workplace
• NV: Pepper Spray Selling Strongly in Nevada
Project Gunwalker News and Views • Fast and Furious Whistleblower Destroys “Botched Investigation” Lie
News and Views from the Antis • NY: A glimmer of congressional common sense on guns
Politicians and Legislation • Cruz refers to controversial law as advice to conservative group
• Gun-control advocates settle for small win at federal level
• OH: Proposed Law Would Fine Ohio Cities Into Obeying Firearms Laws
From the States • ID: Concealed Carry Permits On The Rise
• MI: Downtown Detroit gun thefts draw notice
• NY: Gun Confiscation Has Begun in New York
• TX: Bang for the Buck: Gun store sets up shop in Kaufman
News and Views From Abroad • Mexico: Bishop, vigilantes lock horns with Mexican cult cartel
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| | Security Guard Says Bar Shooting Was Self-Defense (OH)
OpSD --The victim's family maintains this could not have been a self-defense shooting but police say, as of now, that is how the case is being investigated. 10TV has learned some new information about the security guard at the center of it all. The call for help came within minutes after 28-year-old Omar Cunningham was shot.
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| Newslinks for Thursday, December 5
Firearms, Freedom and General Interest • Bring on the plastic guns
• Crimson Trace 1911 Green Products Grow
• Military officer calls for nationwide gun-grab
• Origin of the Jeff Cooper Scout Rifle
• Vets routinely denied Second Amendment rights; lawmakers debate fix
• Why Are Veterans Having Their Guns Taken Away?
• Why Newtown Didn’t Lead to Gun Control
Armed Self-Defense *Works* • OH: Security Guard Says Bar Shooting Was Self-Defense
Self-Defense News and Views • NE: Court rules son’s fatal shooting of father was self defense
• OR: MAX homicide ruled self-defense
• TN: Neighbors Praise Man Who Fought Off Home Invaders
• TX: Police: Man claims to have shot in self-defense
Firearms Safety Rules & Practices • Shooting the Bull: Safe Gun Handling Is Every Shooter's Responsibility
News and Views from the Antis • KY: ‘Stand Your Ground’ Summit Focusing on Kentucky Self-Defense Laws
• NY: Work Inspired by Trayvon Martin Case to Have Premiere on Thursday
• TX: Wayne Christian spreads gun control lie
Campus Carry in the News • AL: Auburn holsters guns on campus despite new law
Politicians and Legislation • MA: Clark, Addivinola face off in congressional race
• Renewed ammendment prohibits metal dector evading firearms
Gun Buy-ups • TX: First Presbyterian Dallas to offer cash for guns at Dec. 14 buyback day downtown
From the States • FL: FIT shooting club hits target audience
• WA: Washington’s ‘rush’ on guns bogs down Dept. of Licensing
News and Views From Abroad • UK: Acquittal for defensive shooting but....
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| | Fort Worth Homeowner Shoots Garage Burglar Twice, Police Track Blood Trail to Make Arrest (TX)
OpSD --"At some point during the confrontation, the homeowner fired several shots at the suspect, striking him twice."
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| Memphis Homeowner Shoots 1 of 2 Daytime Burglars – Neighbors Supportive of Shooting (TN)
OpSD --"The homeowner took action to protect himself. He fired at the two men, who then immediately fled the scene."
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| Newslinks for Wednesday, December 4
Firearms, Freedom and General Interest • Preemptive Strike
• White House boasts 'significant progress' for executive actions against guns
• I Got Your 2A Absolutism Right Here!
• NSSF, Sierra, ATK Not Worried By Lead Smelter Closure
• Second Amendment at heart of First Amendment case
• Massachusetts Blocks Second Amendment Rights By Delaying Lawful Gun Licenses
• Daily Digest: Tiny Bullets and Beer Edition
• Iceland: Lots of guns, little violence: Shooting highlights armed but peaceful Iceland (+video)
• It's Time To Talk About Guns And The Supreme Court
Guns 'n Gear: New, Reviewed and Revered • Gun Review: Henry Model 1860 – The Henry Original Rifle
• Long-Term Test Update: Duracoat Easy-Way ACU Camo Kit
Armed Self-Defense *Works* • TN: Memphis Homeowner Shoots 1 of 2 Daytime Burglars – Neighbors Supportive of Shooting (video available)
• TX: Fort Worth Homeowner Shoots Garage Burglar Twice, Police Track Blood Trail to Make Arrest (video available)
Anti-Gun Ghouls Dance In The Blood Of The Innocent • Biden touts progress made on gun control through executive action a year after Sandy Hook massacre
• Obama Super PAC to Exploit Newtown Kids with Fake Memorial Events
• Obama's Organizing for Action: Hey, Let's Throw Newtown Anniversary Events to Push Gun Control
Further Infringing the Right Which Shall Not Be Infringed • A truly plastic gun ban: Opposing view
• Bad, bad Howard Coble leads gun ban
• Gun control efforts must settle for small gains
• Gun control returns to divided Congress
• House extends Undetectable Firearms Act as Rep. Massie claims sole opposition
• House passes 'Undetectable Firearms Act' renewal, with 1 'No' vote
• House Votes To Renew Plastic Weapons Ban
• Plastic guns' Wild West: Our view
Politicians and Legislation • Pelosi: Congress Must Uphold Oath to ‘Protect and Defend’ Constitution by Passing Gun Control
• FL: How Do Legislators Feel About Changes To Florida’s ‘Stand Your Ground’ Law?
• NC: Victory in Alamance County, NC – Proposed Gun Ban Nixed (video available)
• NV: Nev. Assemblywoman Michele Fiore Says She Carries Gun In Gun-Free Zones
The "Authorities" • DC: D.C. police officer charged in child pornography case
• LA: Former Morehouse drug task force commander arrested for taking $17,000 from task force vault
• MN: St. Paul police officer fired after shooting gun in city
• TX: SAPD: Olmos Park officer shot man in fight over switching sex partners
News and Views of the Superbowl Commercial Flap • Anti-Gun NFL: National Frauds' League
• Concerning The Daniel Defense Super Bowl Commercial
• Gun maker's ad rejected for Super Bowl
• NFL Bans Georgia Gun Company Daniel Defense’s Super Bowl 2014 Commercial
From the States • CO: Piece of fraud (first letter)
• CT: Score One For Us!
• MN: Gun laws should be enacted for public safety
• NJ: New Jersey Second Amendment Society December Monthly Meeting & Year End Roundup Reminder
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Latest Armed Self-defense News Stories: • Police: Oakland man stabs suspected robber who pepper-sprayed him (CA)
• Robbery gone bad leaves one person dead (TN)
• Security Guard Says Bar Shooting Was Self-Defense (OH)
• Fort Worth Homeowner Shoots Garage Burglar Twice, Police Track Blood Trail to Make Arrest (TX)
• Memphis Homeowner Shoots 1 of 2 Daytime Burglars – Neighbors Supportive of Shooting (TN)
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• Ohio Resident Shoots 2 of 4 Suspects During Daytime Home Invasion (OH)
• Armed Robber Shoots Store Owner in the Leg, Store Owner Then Shoots Robber 10 Times (MS)
• Police: Metter man shot son in self-defense (GA)
• Washington homeowner fatally shot ‘crazed’ intruder during break-in (WA)
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• Oregon Woman Pulls Gun on Intruder Who Asked Her, “Do You Want to Meet God?” (OR)
• Armed property owner confronts burglars a third time (OH)
• Circle K Clerk Fired For Shooting at Armed Robber Who Was Holding a Gun to His Head (GA)
• Baton Rouge police: Woman was acting in self-defense when she fatally stabbed acquaintance (LA)
• Sheriff: Suspects Were Looking for Painkillers in Deadly Pine Co. Home Invasion (MN)
• Sheriff: No Charges Against Oakdale Homeowner who Shot Intruder (CA)
• Homeowner Shoots and Kills 1 of 2 Suspected Burglars (GA)
• Police say robber fired first shot in carryout (OH)
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• 2 Armed Robbers Shot and Killed in Texas (TX)
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• Wichita mother shoots late-night intruder, who turns out to be her neighbor (KS)
• Shooting In Augusta Results In Death (MT)
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• Arizona Homeowner Shoots and Kills Burglar (AZ)
• 75 Year Old California Homeowner Shoots Teenage Burglar Who Attacked Him (CA)
• Gas Station Clerk Pulls Gun on Knife Wielding Armed Robber – Is Then Promptly Fired (NH)
• Homeowner Shoots and Captures Burglar During Broad Daylight Break-In Attempt (TN)
• 82-Year-Old Oregon Man Defends Himself, His Wife and His Home by Shooting Home Invader (OR)
• Man Defends Children From Violent Dog, Los Angeles, California (CA)
• Deadly Shooting In Hillyard, Suspect Released (WA)
• Armed 72-year-old woman stops intruder from beating friend to death with baseball bat (SC)
• Amazing Surveillance Video – Auto Shop Owner Wins Gunfight Against 2 Armed Robbers (TX)
• 70+ Year Old Vietnam Vet Shoots and Kills Home Invader in Indiana (IN)
• Homeowner fires shots at burglars (IN)
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• Texas Business Owner Fights Off 3 Armed Robbers, Kills 1 (TX)
• Marine in Washington Uses 9mm to Shoot and Kill Car Thief Armed With .45 (WA)
• Houston Teenager Shoots and Kills 1 of 2 Home Invaders (TX)
• Michigan Homeowner Fights Off Four Intruders With .410 Shotgun (MI)
• Toledo woman defends her property, holds suspect at gunpoint for the second time in months (OH)
• Burglar caught breaking into Kent farm office shot by owner (WA)
• Death penalty not an issue in Pennsylvania case (PA)
• Intruder With Brass Knuckles No Match For Armed And Accurate Homeowner: ‘Straight-Up, Self-Defense’ (ME)
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• Cops: Daughter, husband kill mom; dad shoots them (PA)
• Homeowner Shoots 1 of 2 Home Invaders (GA)
• Family Returning Home From Wake Saved From Armed Robbers by Armed Family Member (TX)
• Police say shooting suspect acted in self-defense (GA)
• Armed Citizen Saves Female Neighbor From Violent Armed Robbery Outside of Her Home (GA)
• Intruder shot by Missoula homeowner charged with burglary (MT)
• Concealed Carrier in Texas Shoots Two Car Jackers, Kills One (TX)
• Homeowner Shoots and Kills Intruder to Protect Wife and Two Preschool Age Children (AR)
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