State says N.J. trooper dispatched to wrong home was justified in shooting owner
A New Jersey state trooper dispatched to the wrong home was justified in shooting the owner, who had grabbed his own weapons because he feared intruders were outside, authorities said Friday. Gerald Sykes, 76 at the time of the incident, was shot twice in the...Armed customer shoots man assaulting woman at party store
Grey issues here. Justified in presenting gun to stop beating of woman? Probably. Justified in shooting once suspect turns to attack him? Not the same disparity of force perhaps, but if suspect may have been able to obtain his gun. Jury will decide. Best we can...The Other Reasons For Estate Planning
Good discussion of incentive trust planning: Many subjects that serve as substantial planning motivators aren’t found on client questionnaires and are frequently absent from planning discussions. Source: The Other Reasons For Estate Planning (Well actually, we...10 Key Handgun Characteristics that Make Any Gun Easier to Shoot – USA Carry
Of course, the ultimate ease and effectiveness in shooting any gun and the resulting performance and accuracy are a blend of the shooter’s skills, thorough training, repetitive practice, and the gun itself. There is not one magic elixir nor a sole holy grail...Judge Neil Gorsuch: Cause for Concern?
I’m not all that concerned about this, actually. Pryor’s support of same sex marriage and transgender nonsense was a much greater threat to the Second Amendment than the apparent views of Gorsuch here. I may actually agree with Gorsuch on this. The...Armed robber forces armed woman outside, gets shot
Police said Kirton then forced the victim outside at gunpoint, but she was able to retrieve her personal gun to defend herself. Source: Winchester police: Armed robber recovering from wounds afterArmed American Ex-Felon Shoots Illegal Meth-Addicted Ex-Mex Federale to Save AZ Trooper
This article is marked Priority. Click the BELL ICON at the lower left of your screen to manage priority alerts (Chrome and Firefox only). More details are out on a recent story involving an armed Good Samaritan who saved a cop’s life. In my previous post, while...Should You Carry With a Round in the Chamber? – YouTube
Best way to understand the need is to take training that involves skills tests under time pressure, like at Front Sight.Close Combat Techniques
Most of these techniques are taught at Front Sight and that is the safest way to learn them. All drills set forth in this article should be practiced numerous times “dry” with an unloaded and cleared firearm before “going hot” and conducting the exercises with...Does Exercise Improve Concealed Carry? – USA Carry
You and your physician understand best what type of exercise you can do so ultimately all these recommendations are simply that – our best ideas on what types of workout improve CCW abilities. Source: Does Exercise Improve Concealed Carry? – USA...Young Robber Expected Compliance, Lesson Received is Real Shot in the Arm
Police contacted him there and the suspect was taken to the hospital for a gunshot wound to his arm. It was there, police say, that he admitted to the robberies. He allegedly told police that he targeted gas stations because “they are supposed to just...Bystander shoots suspected carjacker
Investigators said the suspect then got caught in a fight with a bystander, who was legally carrying a gun. The suspect attempted to grab the gun, when the bystander shot the suspect once in the right leg. Source: Bystander shoots suspected carjacker in...Ohio CCW instructor gets 5 days in jail for death of range owner
This is why you do not entrust your safety to inexperienced local trainers who cut corners on safety either because they don’t know any better, or because they have to distinguish themselves in the marketplace through some new, unorthodox technique. This...“Let’s go rob a gun shop” (thugs may find video disturbing)
Surveillance video from Dixie Gun and Pawn in Mableton, Georgia, shows the brief moments in which two suspects attempted to rob the shop at gunpoint last month before the owner opened fire on them. Source: Surveillance video released of gun shop robbery gone wrong...National Reciprocity Bill Will Apply to Non-Resident Gun Carry Permits
This is bully, though it may not survive amendments. Many gun owners in states that use a “may issue” permitting process, such as California or New Jersey, are not able to obtain concealed carry permits from their home state—even if they’ve passed a background...Pregnant woman shoots at burglar coming through window
But apparently misses so she gets a Mo. It does not appear the suspect was hit by the gunfire, and the suspect fled the scene. It was not immediately known if the suspect left the area on foot or in a vehicle. Source: Phoenix woman shoots at burglar coming...Robber Punches Victim, Victim Runs, Robber Chases, Victim Shoots
“The complainant is actually armed, and he has a valid permit to carry,” said Stanford. “At some point he pulls out that firearm. And he fired several shots, striking the male.” Source: Armed man shoots alleged attacker in Olney |...Good Samaritan shoots, kills suspect beating wounded DPS trooper on I-10
I have a Front Sight Commander membership waiting for this Good Samaritan, if someone can have him contact me soon. Great job! My only criticism (and it is tough to state any) would be that he had to go back to his car to retrieve his gun. We should always be carrying...Would-be robber and victim die following exchange of gunfire
Sad but useful reminder that a gun is not a magical talisman warding off evil. A gun is useless without training in how to use it, or not use it. Dad gets a Mo for leaving his three kids fatherless. The suspect, whose identity has not yet been released, approached the...A sad sight: Americans running for their lives
A sad sight: Americans running for their lives The great Robert Ripley, "Mr. ‘Believe-it-or-Not,'" told us that no two people have ever seen the same rainbow! Interesting explanation – unless you're standing inside the person watching with you, with your eyes...78-Year-Old Texas Man Shoots, Kills Robber
Filing this under DGU may be a bit generous of me. Old Texan gets a “Mo” as far as I’m concerned. Firing as they flee…striking rear window of truck several times…not good. Then again, this is Texas. The homeowner, whose name has...NOT OUR CLASS
The photo below is NOT from one of our classes: Yikes! In the comments below, post the first thing that comes to mind about the photo above.Shooting To Wound Is Hollywood Hoopla
If you’ve ever wondered about the viability of shooting to wound, let any ideas about the viability of doing so be hereby dispelled. If you must shoot, shoot to stop the threat – if that means your assailant dies, they die, and if they live, they live. If a...Woman scares off burglar by picking up knife first, then gun
A woman twice scared off a burglar by pulling out a knife and then a gun, but New Orleans police say eventually the suspect, Deangelo Adams, came back with his own gun. Source: New Orleans woman scares off burglar by picking up knife first, then...LIVE: Handgun Course Review | Handgun Simulator Run | Self Defense Gun Class | Pistol Carry Training – YouTube
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Possible Alternative to Harries – the Graham Technique – YouTube
Below, a possible alternative to the Harries (illustrated above) flashlight technique: Again (as with the decocker), many of these alternative methods arise because gun owners are not getting the training they need (and usually only affordable at Front Sight...CZ Decocker Argument Not Applicable to Front Sight Students
CZ’s argument in favor of the decocker may in fact apply to most shooters, but certainly does not apply to Front Sight students, who generally do have the necessary skill to carry cocked and locked after one or two classes. As Col. Jeff Cooper said, the...Skywalker training allows hero to rescue choking skier quickly
[bctt tweet=”If you have training, you access it with adrenaline. If you lack training, you panic.” username=”guntrust”] Free Front Sight membership to the hero if he contacts me, and is not already a member. In firearm training, we like...Constitution 101 — A Hillsdale College Online Course
The Constitution secures your freedoms as an American.Understand it like never before in Hillsdale College’s free online course. The U.S. Constitution is the key to securing liberty for all Americans — yet very few know exactly what it says, and...Millennials lack basic survival skills, research shows
YOUNG people are clueless when it comes to basic survival skills such as tying a knot or sparking a fire from scratch, according to research. Source: Millennials lack basic survival skills, research shows | UK | News | Daily ExpressTwelve “Star Wars” Lessons For Becoming A Financial Planning Jedi
A truly nerdy advisor with too much time on his hands put this together. Why nothing on Star Trek TOS? In preparation for “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” here are 15 lessons from the film series to help you be a financial planning Jedi. Source:...Mountain Lion wakes homeowners, drags deer off Bay Area porch
Tell the kids to be big and loud? Carry a stick? Ridiculous! Better train those kids to carry and keep them close until they can. “We told the children to be careful when they’re out and be aware,” Mines told ABC7 News. “And to carry a stick or...13 Charts Put America’s Gun Violence in Perspective
Good collection of data: The United States’ gun violence in global context. Source: 13 Charts Put America’s Gun Violence in Perspective3 arrested after robbery near my office in Laguna Hills
Filing this away for some future good cause statement. My office is on Mill Creek, a small street, and the address in the article appears to be a typo as there is no “2300 block”. Wouldn’t be surprised if it was our building as it is dimly lit at...Purses For Concealed Carry? – YouTube
Interesting discussion on why women seem to be initially attracted to purse carry despite the drawbacks (search this blog for all the tragedies involving children, here for example), and how training helps them accept on-body carry. Attend our free estate...Feds Warn ISIS Targeting Churches over Christmas
WASHINGTON (CBS) — Federal authorities warned Friday that Islamic State of Iraq and Syria sympathizers “continue aspirational calls for attacks on holiday gatherings, including targeting churches.”The bulletin was issued by the FBI and Department of Homeland...Miculek Tries to Sell Isosceles, I’m Not Buying for CCW
No one can argue with Jerry Miculek on speed or competition shooting. But for real world defensive carry, I’ll stick with modified weaver. First, I see a possible safety issue with placing the support hand index finger in front of the trigger guard. Second, he...Doh! Video Shows Firearm Instructors and Students Violating a Number of Important Safety Rules
Can you point out all the safety violations here? Use the facebook comments below. On the range, EVERYONE is in charge of safety, and everyone in this video should have yelled STOP! that is, if they were doing their after action drills and saw the threat. There are a...A Glimpse at Front Sight’s 4 Day Defensive Handgun Course
You can get a free voucher (worth $2000!) to attend Front Sight’s famous FOUR-DAY defensive handgun course simply by attending our free estate planning seminar, offered weekly. Learn the latest developments in basic and advanced estate planning, including how to...Florida sheriff gets around campus carry ban by deputizing volunteers
While the Sunshine State prohibits carrying concealed guns on college and university campuses, a historic private college has teamed with a local sheriff in a first of its kind program to arm faculty.Southeastern University joined the Polk County Sheriff’s...Sacramento Sheriff rolls out new policy speeding up concealed carry apps
The new policies streamline the process for obtaining concealed weapons permits. They require applicants to fill out application forms online instead of visiting the sheriff’s office. New applicants must still come to the sheriff’s office for an interview, but...#DGU of the Day: American holds driver at gunpoint after 7-year-old boy hit by car
“I actually saw the little boy fly through the air. It sounded like somebody hit a garbage can,” Danielle Lester said by phone Tuesday. Danielle Lester ran over and stood in front of the car to keep Gunnarson from leaving. “He was revving his engine and bumping...#DGU of the Day: Armed citizen detains two suspects after police pursuit ends in crash
“They started running away until I pulled my firearm on them and put them on the ground,” he said.With his pistol trained on one of the suspect, who then complied. “The firearm made them pretty submissive,” Vangen said. “As far as...#FamilyProtection: How Young is Too Young for Shooting?
Free training: http://guntrust.org#DGU of the Day: Police credit Concealed Carry for saving robbery victims
Three people who were sitting at the park were approached by two male subjects, at approximately 9:29 p.m., at the Plantation Multi-Cultural Park, located at 460 N.W. 43rd Ave. Police said that was when the subjects tried to have a conversation with them before...#DGU of the Day: Sex Offender Robs Tobacco Shop, Gets Shot in Groin
Nice try, no cigar: A masked gunman who was shot in the groin by a retired NYPD detective working at a Garfield tobacco store Thursday night was identified Friday as a registered sex offender from Hasbrouck Heights. Source: NYPD Retiree Shoots Garfield Tobacco Shop...#DGU of the Day: Homeowner walks in on burglary, shoots at four men leaving scene
Surprised that he wasn’t charged — deserves a “Mo” as he should have withdrawn (no mention of saving any occupants), and who knows where all those rounds landed: The man came home around 12:45 p.m. and found two strange vehicles in his...#DGU of the Day: Robber interrupts BBQ, shot dead by victim
Detectives said the dead man, identified as Julnord Vilsaint, 36, had approached three individuals who were barbecuing in front of their residence.Police said Vilsaint pointed a firearm toward the three individuals and demanded that they turn over their...
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