 | Grocery store robber fatally shot by armed clerk (OH)
OpSD --Police say that on Sunday morning, a robber who was wearing a woman's wig entered Bengal's Food Mart and threatened those present with a handgun. The store clerk grabbed his self defense gun and fired, killing the robber and ending the violent, according to police. Neither the store clerk nor any bystanders were harmed.
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| Intruder shot in Henrico County home (VA)
OpSD --According to police, an elderly female homeowner reported that an intruder forced his way into her home, physically attacked her and then physically attacked her adult grandson, who was also present inside the home.
The woman was knocked to the floor and her grandson obtained a handgun and “fired one round into the lower body of the assailant, causing him to drop to the floor,“ said Henrico Lt. Jim Price.
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| Off-duty Las Vegas officer shoots armed suspect in Henderson home invasion (NV)
OpSD --An off-duty Las Vegas police officer shot a home invasion suspect in the leg at his Henderson residence Sunday afternoon.
Henderson police believe the suspect, identified as 38-year-old Carlos Chacon, was fleeing an earlier home invasion in the same neighborhood, department spokesman Keith Paul said.
Paul said the two men were armed with handguns.
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| Newslinks for Monday, March 15
Firearms, Freedom and General Interest • Guns From High-Profile Shootings Had Same Origin
• Penn pal dictator Chavez proves 'gun control' fails at stopping crime
• Punishment for armed self-defense still the norm in NYC and DC
• Should Starbucks be off limits for guns?
Armed Self-Defense *Works* • NV: Off-duty Las Vegas officer shoots armed suspect in Henderson home invasion
• OH: Grocery store robber fatally shot by armed clerk
• VA: Intruder shot in Henrico County home
Right to Carry • AK: Guns in Fairbanks: Should you bring weapons to a heated public debate?
• FL: Allow guns in national parks
• TN: Man Who Carried Gun In Park Has Permit Revoked
• WA: Are Local Parks "Sensitive" Areas Where Guns Should be Banned?
• WA: Can city ban guns in parks? Courts wrestle over answer
Politicians and Legislation • IN: Ind. gun law passage is victory for Second Amendment
• NJ: Just who won that election anyway? Corzine?
• WV: WV moves to outlaw gun sting sales
• WV: WV to host tax-free gun sales each October
The "Authorities" • LA: Former New Orleans Police Detective Pleads Guilty; Confirms Danziger Cover-Up
• OR: Man, Guns held by police spur controversy
The Ninth & Tenth Amendments • WY: Homeland Rebellion: Wyoming Declares Itself the 4th State Exempt from Some Federal Gun Laws
From the States • MA: Supreme Judicial Court ruling triggers frustration with gun owners
• MS: Original Constitution isn't always right
• NJ: Animal groups: Could ruling lead to hunters shooting cats?
News and Views From Abroad • Venezuela: Venezuela murder-rate quadrupled under Chavez: NGO
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| | Toledo robber shot by store owner (OH)
OpSD --"According to reports, Steve James, 30, entered Allied Music on South Byrne Road in Toledo and inquired about a job. He left, then returned and attempted to rob the store while pointing a gun at the clerk's head. The clerk called for help and store co-owner Eric Bilger came out from the back with his own gun and exchanged fire with James. James was hit twice, once in the hand and once in the body."
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| Newslinks for Saturday, March 13
Firearms, Freedom and General Interest • Gun 'safety' regulation, VPC style
• Short barrel shotguns for Department of Education?
• How Sensitive Is Your Park?
• Poll says gun rights aren't an issue
• Half-cocked columnist
• A strange way to press an issue
• Twilight's Kristen Stewart flirting with death?
• Coming Up On Armed American Radio – March 14th 2010
• A renegade majority (third letter)
Armed Self-Defense vs. Disarmed Defenselessness • OH: Toledo robber shot by store owner
• AK: Wolves kill teacher in Alaska
Politicians and Legislation • CO: Colorado's Largest Gun Rights Group Endorses Larimer for Sheriff
• IL: Concealed carry activists host town hall meeting
• NM: New New Mexico gun law draws fans
• WY: Despite concerns, governor signs gun bill
The "Authorities" • Guns To Protect Chicago Schools or Teacher Unions?
• Why do ATF employees question fitness of agent in 'toy gun' seizure?
• MN: Man who clobbered Chisholm gunman with a chair is hailed as hero
• NJ: We're the Only Ones Able to Continue Enough
• TX: Conroe Police Officer Convicted Of Bank Robbery
• VA: Virginia Hands Out 6996 Traffic Tickets In One Weekend In An Effort To Raise Revenue For The State Government
"Obama is the best gun salesman we've had in the last 50 years" • February second highest all-time for background checks on firearm sales
• Sales of 'black guns' increases as popularity grows
From the States • AR: Cowboy journalism in Arkansas
• MA: Massachusetts Supreme Court upholds state gun-lock requirement
• MA: Supreme Judicial Court ruling triggers frustration with gun owners
• MI: It's just a pointed finger
• NM: Fairgrounds will keep 'no guns' signs
• WA: Judge: Seattle parks gun ban is constitutional
News and Views From Abroad • Has the US gun lobby shot itself in the foot by unintentionally undermining states' rights?
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| | Burglar Killed by Homeowner: Dallas Police (TX)
OpSD --"A possible burglar was shot and killed by a homeowner Thursday, Dallas police said."
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| Don't bring a knife to a gunfight (TN)
OpSD --"Friday, an armed permit holder shot and killed a knife wielding man in the parking lot of a Family Dollar Store in Frayser. The man was reported to have been going around threatening people with the knife."
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| Newslinks for Friday, March 12
Firearms, Freedom and General Interest • Spotlight: Unconcealed-Handgun Laws
• Gun control nuts are becoming suicidal
• Al-Qaida seen eyeing less complex attacks on US
• Gun Rights Politics is About Precinct Organizing, not YouTube Clips
• The 'Myths' are circulating once again
• If Toyota made guns
• This is Why There is a Second Amendment!
• McDonald v. Chicago: What constitutes a win?
• Another great from Oleg Volk
Armed Self-Defense vs. Disarmed Defenselessness • TN: Don't bring a knife to a gunfight
• TX: Burglar Killed by Homeowner: Dallas Police
• OH: Ohio State University shooting proves need for concealed carry on campus
*This* Is Objective Reporting?!? • NY Times gets an education; Seattle Times wises up
• Preserving Reasonable Gun Limits
• WI: Guns are weapons, not accessories
• OK: Legislature has better things to do
News and Views from the Antis • Lloyd Garver: Have gun, will latte
• You're living in the past
• NJ: Gun Dealers Shouldn't Take Aim at Little Leaguers
Politicians and Legislation • CO: Colorado Tea Partiers rally in capitol chambers and on the steps
• DE: Delaware government: Gun lobbyist's bill drawing fire
• IA: Iowa Senate approves domestic violence gun bill
• MD: Several Bills Aim To Tighten Gun Laws
• MO: Congressional candidate visits campus
• OH: Ohio supreme court to decide on home rule vs statewide preemption of gun laws
• WY: Wyoming gov. signs bill on federal gun regulation
The "Authorities" • We're the Only...
• Why does Department of Education need 12-gauge shotguns
• PA: The Thin Blue Whine, Pittsburgh Edition
• WI: Wisconsin Carry, Inc. awarded judgement against City of Racine and two Racine police officers
• UK: British police take 50 minutes to respond, thieves get away
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Latest Armed Self-defense News Stories: • Off-duty Las Vegas officer shoots armed suspect in Henderson home invasion (NV)
• Grocery store robber fatally shot by armed clerk (OH)
• Intruder shot in Henrico County home (VA)
• Toledo robber shot by store owner (OH)
• Don't bring a knife to a gunfight (TN)
• Burglar Killed by Homeowner: Dallas Police (TX)
• Man shot and killed in West Babylon home (NY)
• Convenience store clerk shoots violent robber in self defense (FL)
• Police In Charlotte Investigate Deadly Shooting (NC)
• Store's owner won't be charged (MS)
• Knife-Wielding Attacker Shot Dead (TN)
• Think there's a burglar? Police say get away and call them (CA)
• Man Fires Shot At Intruder In Delhi Twp. (OH)
• Armed Cincinnati homeowner scares away a burglar (OH)
• Armed homeowner sends intruder fleeing (MO)
• South African armed robber shot by business owner (South Africa)
• Decatur Man Shoots Burglary Suspect (GA)
• Suspect killed in home invasion gunbattle (TX)
• St. Petersburg, FL homeowner shoots home invader in self defense (FL)
• Police: neighbor shot intruder during home invasion (IN)
• Armed homeowner stops violent home invader (CA)
• Man Fatally Shoots Intruder (TX)
• Robbery Suspect Fatally Shot in Game Room (TX)
• Lancaster Store Clerk Fires Gun At Armed Robber (PA)
• Open carry deters armed robbery in Kennesaw (GA)
• Intruder, occupant exchange gunshots (OH)
• Northport home invasion victim shoots suspect (AL)
• Homeowner shoots suspected burglar (NM)
• House-sitter shoots at intruder, misses (WA)
• Fight Over Unleashed Dog, Gun Pulled (FL)
• Police: Man pulls gun during knife fight, faces no charges (TN)
• 3 Shot During Robbery At Vacant Fulton Home (GA)
• Cleared: Father who chopped off intruder's ear with samurai sword after he threatened to rape and kill his family (UK)
• Suspected Burglar Shot To Death At New Orleans Residence (LA)
• Armed woman fends off burglar (CA)
• Guard opens fire during armored car robbery attempt (WA)
• Police question son's story after he's shot by mom (WI)
• 70-Year-Old Winter Haven Man Shoots Would-be Thieves (FL)
• Homeowner Shoots Intruder; OKC Police Arrest Suspects (OK)
• Armed homeowner stops 2 violent home invaders (MS)
• Concealed carry permit holder fends off 4 attackers (AZ)
• Kenner Business Owner Shoots and Kills Robber (LA)
• Police ID robbery suspect shot, killed by Phoenix homeowner (AZ)
• Shotgun handy for Yakima man with burglars (WA)
• Suspect shot during attempted robbery (KY)
• Homeowners confront intruders with gunfire (NY)
• Five shot in Cocoa; police investigating (FL)
• Elderly Man Shoots Intruder (OH)
• Burglary Suspect Shot by Homeowner in Spartanburg County (SC)
• West Side Resident Shoots Would-Be Robber (OH)
• Falls man shoots burglar, Falls police say (NY)
• Investigators: Deadly shooting was self-defense (CA)
• Homeowner Shoots and Kills Intruder (MO)
• 74-year-old N.C. state senator shoots, wounds intruder at his home (NC)
• Armed woman saves relatives from violent home invaders (OH)
• Never Bring A Bomb To A Gunfight (KS)
• Dispute Over Girl Leads To Great Falls, Montana Shooting (MT)
• Teen, 17, Dies In Shooting By Homeowner (TN)
• Liquor store robber fatally shot by clerk in Crest Hill (IL)
• 2 suspects in custody, homeowner charged after burglary try (NY)
• Shooting victim is kin to GOP leader Meehan (PA)
• Albuquerque, New Mexico Home Invader Shot and Killed (NM)
• Man shoots alleged thieves in home invasion (TX)
• Retired couple defend home against burglary (CA)
• Homeowner Shoots At Intruder With Shotgun (FL)
• Man questioned after 5 found dead in Texas home (TX)
• Resident Shoots Home Invasion Suspect (CA)
• Man shoots, kills intruder who broke into his home (NV)
• Homeowner shoots suspected burglar attempting to kick in back door (TX)
• Guns fired during beauty shop robbery (IN)
• Homeowner Fires Shots At Home Invaders (GA)
• Dispute over woman preceded shooting, police say (MO)
• Teen Shot By Store Manager (TN)
• Car wash robbers shot by armed victim (KS)
• Police: Bar owner shoots convicted killer from Belmont in self-defense (NC)
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