Summa Theologiae on Self-Defense
Thomas Aquinas and his treatment of self-defense in his great work Summa Theologiae should be a part of any debate on use of lethal force in self-defense (online here): Question 64. Murder Article 7. Whether it is lawful to kill a man in self-defense? Objection 1. It...Anti-Gun Audit of Sheriff CCW Issuance Backfires, Finds LA Violates Own Policy, No Prob with Sacto
From NRA-ILA: With 42 states and the District of Columbia now recognizing the Right-to-Carry, California’s retrograde may-issue Carry Concealed Weapon licensing regime is atypical. However, a recent state audit of three of California’s CCW license issuing...A modest proposal re estate tax: Get self-defense training!
The expected new Tax Cut and Jobs Act (not the official title anymore, but i’m sticking with it) doubles the applicable exclusion amount for estate tax but reverts to current law on January 1, 2026. That sunset provision reminds me of this funny old video...Teen shoots threatening mountain lion while deer hunting
This and other examples of kids using guns in self-defense here.Inaugural California CCW Class Set for January 20 is Absolutely FREE
Now approved by the Orange County Sheriff’s Department to provide training for the California license to Carry a Concealed Weapon (CCW), we have set January 20 as the date for our inaugural class and, as with all of the firearm training we offer, this class is...Father shoots gunman threatening family at restaurant
Starnes says the father isn’t facing charges and that he “really saved the day and protected a lot of people.” Story here.Good Guy With Gun Stops Mass Shooting at Costco
Another (yawn) mass shooting stopped by a good guy with a gun — this time at a Costco. Anyone else shop at Costco? Good people shop at Costco.Is it too soon to blame the Texas church victims for not arming themselves?
I would hope most people by now know that the Texas church massacre was stopped by a good guy with a gun, Stephen Willeford, and that the gun he used to stop the attack was the oft-maligned AR-15. Some on the Left are so crazy they actually say Willeford should...Armed Citizen ‘Engaged’ Atheist Texas Church Killer, Ending Rampage
UPDATE: The Texas church shooter (who BTW preached atheism) was dishonorably discharged, had a history of domestic violence, so would seem to have been prohibited from possessing firearms. Bottom line, he criminally broke existing gun laws even before he murdered....Enfilade from Mandalay Volleys Right Over Thin Blue Line
A few brief comments on the horrific attack in Vegas — brief because so early in a shooting like this, there is a lot of false reporting. For example, it was initially reported that Vegas police broke through Paddock’s door just ten minutes into the...Handgun? Pepper Spray? Both?
Seems like everyone these days is hawking self-defense products, and not all of these salesmen are friendly toward gun rights. The sad reality is that many of these purveyors of pepper spray are pacifist-aggressive, anti-gun activists, intent on spreading propaganda...Young Idiot Grabs Mag off HB Cop’s Belt, Cop Gives him 7 More Rounds
Story here. Videos are rather shocking to watch. Granted, the officer did not have much time to react and may have confused the item taken from his belt (which does appear to be a magazine) for something more lethal or perhaps the officer didn’t realize...OCAR’s Realtor Safety Training to Mention Guns, Possibly, to Boost Sagging Attendance
We may soon see some local progress for right to carry at least in terms of our local board of realtors, Orange County Association of Realtors, mentioning in its safety training classes the possibility of using guns for self-defense. Doesn’t sound like much, I...Mass Church Shooting in Nashville
Usher had license to carry but no gun until he retrieved it from his car. If he had carried the gun on him, things might have turned out differently. Story here. Aaron said the usher, who has a valid carry permit, then went out to his car and retrieved his own...Would-be mugger surprised by gun-toting victim
Police said a 51-year-old man was walking in the Jackson Park neighborhood when the robber hit him in the head. Neighbors said the man told them he had been at an ATM up the street, and he had just withdrawn cash. He was walking home when the robber attacked....Barnes for OC Sheriff!
UPDATE: I initially had concerns about Barnes (as you can see below) and initially supported Harrington because Harrington seemed more of a purist on 2A, but as I mentioned in several calguns.net posts back in the primary, I changed my mind. This was due in large part...28% of Burglaries Happen While Someone is Home
U.S. Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Bureau of Justice Statistics Special Report National Crime Victimization Survey Victimization During Household Burglary September 2010 NCJ 227379 Shannan Catalano, Ph.D., BJS Statistician...Under siege, more judges opt to arm themselves for protection
“The courtroom is a place of highly charged, highly emotional, highly sensitive cases,” said Raftery, who has written reports about weapons in courthouses. “It’s a two-pronged issue. There’s been an increase in judges who want to carry firearms, but more and...Judge Shot in Ambush, Returns Fire and Successfully Repels Attack
Abdalla became emotional and said, “The judge was shot in front of the courthouse and it affects me. It is an attempted murder on a judge.”Later today, he said, “Every judge should be armed today in America. Prosecutors need to be armed. It was a cold-blooded...Woman, age 57, draws gun from purse which robber decides not to take
The would-be robber reportedly grabbed the woman’s purse while it rested on her shoulder, at which point, the victim brandished a weapon she had stored inside. Source: Police: Robber tries to take woman’s purse, flees when 57-year-old shows gun at west...Laguna Hills – Commercial Burglary – YouTube
Not far from my office. Rats do indeed travel in packs, apparently — I count nine. Hard to watch this and favor limits on magazine capacity:Murder witnessed by parrot: “Don’t (expletive) shoot!”
If I had a parrot, it would say “Stop right there! Stop or I’ll shoot!” Martin Duram’s ex-wife, Christina Keller, has said that after the slaying, the pet parrot, Bud, repeated “don’t (expletive) shoot” in Martin Duram’s voice. Keller took...Yes, a Firearm Safety Certificate is required for trustees and agents!
I am often asked by professional fiduciaries whether they need to have a Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC) for the work they do. Professional fiduciaries are subject to the same penal code as lay fiduciaries so the answer is yes, generally, fiduciaries (whether...Chinese food driver shoots would-be robber outside abandoned…
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Chinese food delivery driver shot at least one of three teens who police said set up the driver with the intent to rob him.Police said a group of three teens called in a Hot Wok Chinese order and had it delivered to a vacant home on...Meet the one man army who owns more than 3,000 weapons and proudly boasts the scary title ‘the most armed man in America’
Some collect, some train. But Bernstein was hit by tragedy in 2012 when his wife was killed at their rifle range while filming a Discovery Channel reality show. Terry died when she was hit by two smoke bombs travelling at 150mph while being used to create a...Armed 11-year-old boy saves fishing party from charging bear
“There was four of them in a line … my son was third,” Clark said. “The bear came down the trail at them, fella in the front, who was his uncle, the bear was on him so quickly that he didn’t have time to take his rifle off his shoulder.”The bear ran through the...Minnesota woman charged with killing boyfriend in video stunt
Some people should not have guns. She said Ruiz also “had plenty of guns. He liked guns.” Source: Minnesota woman charged with killing boyfriend in video stunt – StarTribune.comNRA-ILA | Guide To The Interstate Transportation Of Firearms
Federal law does not restrict individuals from transporting legally acquired firearms across state lines for lawful purposes except those explicitly prohibited by federal law to include convicted felons; persons under indictment for felonies; adjudicated...Enjoy a RICH Memorial Day
This is a solemn day of mourning, and remembrance of those brave souls who fought and died in service of our country. It is also a day to joyfully celebrate their legacy, enriched by their spent blood. What is legacy? To many it means only money, but an...NRA-ILA | Concealed Carrying Hits New High, Underscores Need for National Law
The CPRC tracks permit numbers across the country and publishes an annual report on concealed carrying in the United States. As of late last year, the number of Americans with carry permits hit the 15 million mark, and the current estimate of permittees is at...How to Recognize a Suicide Bomber
Sometimes you might be able to identify a suicide bomber before he detonates. Here’s what to look for: – Clothing that is bulky or excessive for the weather (to hide the bomb) – Hands hidden (possibly holding the switch to detonate the bomb)...Suicide Bomber? Better Make it a Head Shot
Both cops and armed citizens need to be aware of the fact that if we choose to take a shot against a terrorist wearing a bomb vest or belt, we should alter our traditional target areas. If we shoot for the body, we will likely create the very type of explosion...CN Live | Yehuda Remer: Gun Safety for Kids – 5/11/17 – YouTube
How Boomers Are Redefining ‘Legacy’
Some families construct a legacy of memories and real estate, say by buying a vacation property that is held in a trust or other structure so it is equally owned by all heirs. “That keeps it intact for at least another generation and ensures that it is not...“Estate Planning” Needs an Extreme Makeover
Great article. Personally, I call my practice “family protection” law and the author appears to be on the same page as me. In its most fundamental state, estate planning should support the family (or the individual) first, and thereafter concern...San Bernardino school shooter: Psychiatric probs due to work injury?
The state Division of Workers’ Compensation website showed Anderson had filed two cases alleging he was hurt between Dec. 1, 2012, and Oct. 14, 2014, while working for Cushman & Wakefield Inc. Records showed he said he had injured his head, neck, arm, back and...San Bernardino School Shooting: Concealed Carry Ban Fails to Ban Concealed Carry
UPDATE: One of the kids died, so MORE blood on the gun grabbers’ hands. Some sort of domestic dispute between the teacher and her husband who easily entered the school with a concealed handgun because “concealed is concealed” and apparently...Woman shoots, kills man trying to rob her
A woman shot and killed an attempted robber Thursday afternoon after he and one other man tried to rob three people in her apartment. Source: Woman shoots, kills man trying to rob her | KSDK.comUber driver shoots man trying to jack his car in Mid City, police say
Hard to be certain based on a short news account, and I am not very familiar with Louisiana law on self-defense. Perhaps due to its proximity to Texas it allows use of deadly force in some situations to protect property. But that is definitely not allowed in...Indiana pharmacy owner grabs gun, chases off burglary suspect
I guess today is the day for reporting pharmacist DGU’s. Have to point out here that warning shots are almost NEVER a good idea and usually indicate a lack of training. Extremely reckless in an urban or suburban environment especially. Deputies say he...Intruder strikes homeowner in head with crowbar, gets shot
Why did the homeowner let the intruder get close enough to strike him in the head with a crowbar? Whether the crowbar was visible or not, DISTANCE IS YOUR FRIEND. That is the main reason God and Sam Colt gave us guns. LUCKY he got a shot off. LUCKY the thigh...Apple Valley Pharmacist Shoots Armed Robbery Suspect
APPLE VALLEY — An alleged armed robbery at a local pharmacy was foiled when one suspect was shot by the pharmacist Friday evening, authorities said, but a second suspect remains at large. Source: Alleged armed robber shot; second suspect still at...79-year-old man kills burglary suspect inside his Center Point home | WBMA
Wednesday’s break-in happened around 1:00 a.m. This time Croft was home in his bed. A self-described light sleeper, Croft said he heard the two men break-in and soon found them inside his bedroom. The burglars ordered him to stay still. Instead he grabbed...Apartment residents recount deadly Thursday home invasion | The Salt Lake Tribune
The door quickly gave way, he said, and two men — dressed in all black, with hoods — rushed in. One was holding a two-foot metal pipe. A Marine veteran, Sant said he began scuffling with the men in the living room.VIDEOSNC Rolls Back ‘Bathroom Bill’...Los Angeles’ wealthy, famous targeted in new burglary tactic: ‘Flocking’ – The Orange County Register
Once they identify a house that looks empty, they send one person to knock on the door, Dunn said. If no one responds, other gang members break through a side door or smash a window. If no alarm sounds, they head immediately to the master bedroom. In most...Tectonic Burden Shift Urged in Florida Stand Your Ground Law
The legislature needs to correct this and reaffirm the rights of Florida’s gun owners and concealed carriers by fixing the law to shift the burden of proof in immunity hearings to the state and allows judges to consider self-defense claims at sentencing. A...Hollow Points And Defensive Ammo Necessary For Concealed Carry
Full metal jacketed rounds are the usual “load out” of any gun owner when he hits the range. They’re cheap, effective, and great for improving marksmanship. Defensive rounds, on the whole, are more expensive per case. This causes a natural hesitation in the...Front Sight Close Quarter Edged Weapons Defense – YouTube
Homeowner’s son fatally shoots three intruders with AR-15
Commonly used for defense — and sometimes even fired: Mahoney said the homeowner’s 23-year-old son shot the man and two boys with an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle after they broke into the house, which is about two-thirds of a mile east of the Broken Arrow...
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