Notes from the Resistance
Defensive Gun Use Statistics: Self-Defense Cases (2026) [More]
Using surveys, it’s impossible to come up with an accurate number, which explains the disparity of 2.5 million to 65,000 DGUs, which is still a lot more than the number of homicides.
The important statistic to remember is that 100% of gun prohibitionists would rather the defenders had been killed than armed.
Homeowner shoots, kills man reportedly breaking into their home in Spring … That altercation proceeded outside into the streets …
… The homeowner decided he followed the suspect out … It will be up to the Harris County District Attorney’s Office to determine whether any charges will be filed. [Watch]
It’s rarely in one’s legal interests to continue a confrontation outside. If it’s found there’s history, that will complicate things further.
[Via Jess]
Texas father shoots carjacker attempting to steal car [Watch]
But…but…but that’s not what “Only Ones” and gun-grabbers advise…
[Via Jess]
Bear attack in Yellowstone National Park leaves 2 hikers injured [More]
Yes, you can carry a gun in Yellowstone.
The bad news is:
But it’s illegal to fire it – even in self defense.
Just think, the people who enacted and enforce that edict all swore an oath to the Constitution. I wonder what the Framers would have thought about that.
Maryland LGBT Community Arming Up Over Fears [More]
Unfortunately, the source being The Liberal Gun Club is a stong indicator that they continue to vote for thier disarmers. I’ve pinned the cognitively dissonant down on that before:
We are Democrats, and as such we will support our party’s nominees for local, state, and federal office.
The other impression most will walk away with is they need to arm because of violent white homophobic males.
[Via Andy M]
Across California, new legislation and shifting policies are raising serious questions about how churches can protect their congregations—often without clear guidance for pastors and church leaders. [More]
It looks like these folks aim to fix that.
If your pastor is too deluded, gutless, and/or corrupted to tell you the truth, you’re in the wrong church:
He that suffers his life to be taken from him by one who has no authority for that purpose, when he might preserve it by defense, incurs the Guilt of self murder since God has enjoined him to seek the continuance of his life, and Nature itself teaches every creature to defend [it]self.
University of Houston Hit With Third Armed Robbery on Campus This Year – “According to the university, the suspect pulled out a gun on multiple people, demanded they hand over their purses, and then took off.” [More]
How sorry am I supposed to feel for them?
[Via Michael G]
This bill addresses the justified use of force. Highlighted Provisions: This bill: requires an individual to report using force; and establishes that an individual must report use of force in order to receive a pretrial justification hearing. [More]
“Use or threatened use”…? Not much room for nuance there…
What happened to “Don’t talk to the police“?
And why the “need”?
The bill is in response to a high-profile fatal road rage shooting.
I can identify with not reporting afterward.
Brought to you by not just a Republican, but one that comes highly recommended:
Funny…
[Via Jess]
Apparently the defender has a past that disqualifies him from being allowed to defend himself by those absolving themselves of custodial responsibilities. The state’s answer is clear and brief.
Be nice if there were some way citizens under similar forced disability knew what the rules were to get recognition of their rights back…
An Indiana dad who was accused of murder and assault for shooting at a mob of people attacking his son on his college campus will no longer be prosecuted. [More]
They didn’t get him on a gun charge?
You can debate federal policy all you want. But when your city faces a crime crisis, the question becomes simple: Will you accept help or grandstand while people suffer? [More]
That doesn’t change the fact that when seconds count, police — or agents — are minutes away.
Will you accept infringements on your right to protect yourself?
And don’t forget, both cities are run by Democrats/MAIG members, with the ones in Memphis doing their “best” to undermine TN permitless carry and preemption.
[Via bondmen]
We know that something similar to what was forced on him, where we suddenly find ourselves having to defend ourselves against a previously unknown threat, could happen when we least expect it. And we know that police and prosecutors will often be personally and politically incentivized to treat us like criminals, and to interpret events to support their interests rather than ours. [More]
It could happen to you.
While the man who was killed has not been identified, the homeowner is sending a message to the family now grieving their loved one. “I apologize. Taking a life was never my goal. I wasn’t trying to kill him. I was just trying to save myself,” he said. [More]
Way to give police and prosecutors plenty to chew on if they ever decide to look closer for disconnects and try for a criminal prosecution. Way to give the family plenty if they go for a civil settlement.
Does he think either are motivated by a goal of absolving him?
For a guy who just had successful DGU, he’s sure got poor survival skills.
A Queens senior citizen who shot dead a man who tried to rob him will spend four years in prison after admitting to toting an unlicensed revolver — as his lawyer ripped the city’s “draconian” gun laws. [More]
Good morning, Ms. Dhillon. Your mission, should you choose to accept it…
[Via Andy M]
Holiday crime fears grow as ‘jugging’ thieves target shoppers carrying cash and gifts: ‘Only a matter of time’ – Criminals follow victims from ATMs and banks to steal cash and purchases during busy shopping season [More]
Like the song says: “I Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In)
Homeowner Confronts, Shoots Alleged Intruder Dead [More]
“Real men” Mark Maremont and Paul Overberg are just outraged!
[Via bondmen]