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Violent Burglar Shot in Self Defense

LearnAboutGuns.com — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:01:45 +0000

As reported, a computer technician who lives in Sugar Land, TX works the night shift, and sleeps during the day. He was at home in his apartment when his dog began barking around noon. He picked up his gun just in time, as a criminal broke in through a kitchen window. The criminal rushed toward [...]

An Example of what is Not Self Defense

LearnAboutGuns.com — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:01:13 +0000

In the past, I’ve written articles about the importance of self defense, and how it is the most basic human right. I’ve also mentioned the problem with second guessing those who defend themselves, and advocated for individuals who rightfully fired in self defense. Today I write about the opposite situation, where a citizen has acted [...]

Anti Hunting Bias in the Bar/Bri Bar Exam Review Course

LearnAboutGuns.com — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:01:59 +0000

As I mentioned, I’m now studying for the bar exam. Like many if not most law students, I paid for a $3,000+ bar review course that is offered by a company called Bar/Bri. It reviews the areas of the law that the bar exam tests, and takes about two months to complete. In the [...]

Armed Clerk Scares Away Would-be Robber

LearnAboutGuns.com — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:01:16 +0000

As reported, Dominic Mathew’s Food Pantry store was robbed several times in the past, including one robber where the criminal held a gun to his neck. Wishing to defend himself, he got a handgun. Last Tuesday, a robber came into his Iowa store wearing a hoodie, with a gun in hand. Upon seeing Mathew’s gun, [...]

Armed Robberies and a Case of Self Defense in Oak Park, IL

LearnAboutGuns.com — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:01:58 +0000

Over the last year, I’ve discussed dozens of armed robberies in Oak Park, where criminals ignore the handgun ban and prey on disarmed victims. The last week was sadly no different, although I am happy to report that there was a case of self defense. Armed robberies As reported, a resident of the 200 block of North [...]

My Response to an Underhanded Anti Gun Editorial

LearnAboutGuns.com — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 05:01:14 +0000

Last week, Inside Nova ran an anti gun editorial, The article ignores facts and statistics, and instead attempts to blame guns and gun owners for the already illegal actions of one person, then calls for a gun ban. The author of that article pushes reason to the side, and tries to scare readers into accepting [...]

Second Amendment Freedom Rally Tomorrow in Chicago!

LearnAboutGuns.com — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 05:01:26 +0000

Below is an announcement from the ISRA, about the Second Amendment Freedom Rally. It takes place Friday, June 26,2009 in downtown Chicago. I really encourage everyone to attend. Sadly, I won’t be there, since I now live in Iowa and can’t take the day off from work. Second Amendment Freedom Rally in Chicago! Friday June 26, 2009 [...]

Obama’s Latest Anti-Gun Nominee

LearnAboutGuns.com — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 05:01:16 +0000

As I’ve discussed before, President Obama is about as anti gun as it gets. He was endorsed by the Brady Campaign, and chose gun rights opponent Joe Biden to be his vice president. He then nominated anti gun individuals such as Eric Holder and Janet Napolitano to key positions within his administration. This trend continues [...]

Shotgun Saves Homeowner and 3 Others from Violent Home Invaders

LearnAboutGuns.com — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 05:01:52 +0000

As reported, a Mesa, AZ home was invaded by a pair of armed and violent criminals. The criminals demanded money, and rounded up the four residents of the house, moving them into one room. The homeowner managed to grab his shotgun, and fatally shot one of the criminals. The homeowner also managed to shoot and [...]

The Importance of Stopping Violent Criminals Early in their Careers

LearnAboutGuns.com — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 05:01:31 +0000

When I discuss cases where armed citizens stop violent criminals, my main focus is on how having a gun allowed those citizens to save themselves from that criminal. However there is another benefit to stopping criminals, which is often harder to show, but remains just as real:The benefit that I speak of here is the [...]

Miscellaneous Notes About this Website

LearnAboutGuns.com — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 05:01:35 +0000

I just wanted to make a few notes relating to LearnAboutGuns.com: 1. I recently changed the anti-spam system that I use to block spam comments. I thought it was working fine, and apparently it was for most commentors. However at least two people’s comments were being blocked. I’ve therefore gone back to the older (more reliable) [...]

Guns, Drugs, and Mexico

LearnAboutGuns.com — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 05:01:52 +0000

For the last few months, I’ve been meaning to write an article discussing the drug-related violence in Mexico, but hadn’t gotten around to doing so. My goal was to debunk the myth that US guns and gun owners are to blame for the violence in Mexico, and to discuss the inherent problems with our war [...]

Liquor Store Clerk Shoots Violent Robber in Self Defense

LearnAboutGuns.com — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 05:01:51 +0000

As reported, a liquor store clerk was given a cell phone, and a .40 caliber Glock pistol by his son. These gifts were given by the son out of concern for his father’s safety. These two gifts ended up saving the clerk’s life. On Monday, the clerk was in his store when an armed robber [...]

Guns and Race in Iowa

LearnAboutGuns.com — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 05:01:33 +0000

As I mentioned about a year ago, many of my friends and family expressed concerns for my safety when they learned that I frequented Chicago-area gun stores and ranges. They worried that gun owners were racist, and would open fire on me for being an African American. Such concerns were totally unfounded, and I experienced [...]

My Latest Firearm: A Rock River Arms AR-15

LearnAboutGuns.com — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 05:01:33 +0000

I recently purchased a Rock River Arms AR-15. To be specific, this model One of the gun stores near my new home in Iowa recently got a shipment of 10 Rock River Arms AR-15s, after having been completely out for quite a while. I came in to the store last week, and they had [...]

Bakery Robber Fatally Shot in Self Defense

LearnAboutGuns.com — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:01:21 +0000

As reported, an robber entered the Cinderella Bakery in San Antonio, Texas, threatening the life of the owner. The owner’s son heard the owner scream, and he came from the back of the Bakery with a gun. The owner’s son shot the robber at least twice, and the robber took off running. Police were called, [...]

Another Case Shows that Running from Criminals Doesn’t Work

LearnAboutGuns.com — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 05:01:22 +0000

A while back, I mentioned that running from a criminal is often a bad idea. A recent case from Yonkers reinforces this point: As reported, five friends were standing on the 100 block of Linden Street in Yonkers, New York, when an armed criminal walked up to them. The criminal informed the five friends that he [...]

Sarasota Armed Robber Shot in Self Defense

LearnAboutGuns.com — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 05:01:48 +0000

As reported, a Sarasota, Florida man drove to his house, and stepped out of his vehicle to unlock his fence, when a black pickup truck pulled up behind him. A criminal, who was armed with a shotgun, stepped out of the truck and ordered the man to lay on the ground. The man acted as [...]

More British Injustice

LearnAboutGuns.com — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 05:01:56 +0000

I’ve written several articles in the past about how criminals have the upper hand in Brittan. First, British gun bans ensure that only criminals are armed. Then, those citizens who do manage to defend themselves against violent criminals are convicted of murder, and then sued by a surviving criminal. However a recent case from the [...]

A Very Important Action Alert for Illinois Residents

LearnAboutGuns.com — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 05:03:31 +0000

Although I just posted an ISRA action alert yesterday, I have another one today, because this is just too important to wait: URGENT ALERT – YOUR IMMEDIATE ACTION NEEDED GUN CONTROL GROUPS WANT YOU ARRESTED, TRIED, AND JAILED FOR TOUCHING GUNS In a strong show of bipartisan support earlier this spring, the Illinois General Assembly overwhelmingly passed HB182. [...]

Help Launch Illinois’ Newest Gun Rights Group

LearnAboutGuns.com — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 05:01:29 +0000

The Illinois State Rifle Association has released the action alert shown below, encouraging those who support gun rights to help out a brand new political action committee (PAC). The mission of this PAC is to “elect those who support the 2nd Amendment, and work even harder to un-elect those who do not.” I encourage [...]

Misrepresenting Gun Statistics

LearnAboutGuns.com — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 05:01:01 +0000

When researching a self defense gun use case on a major news outlet’s website, I noticed a statistical graph discussing gun related deaths. It is entitled “Who’s At Risk,” and states that it “Compares Firearms-Related Deaths Among Men, Women, Blacks And Whites in 2000.” I see serious misrepresentation of fact in this graph: Firstly, this graph [...]

Arizona Liquor Store Robber Shot in Self Defense

LearnAboutGuns.com — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 05:01:09 +0000

As reported, a pair of armed robbers came to a Phoenix, AZ liquor store, with one waiting outside while the other entered. A robber, who was armed with a knife, handed the clerk what appears to have been a note demanding money. The clerk pretended to be unable to read the note, at which point [...]

Another Elderly British Citizen Left Defenseless, Tortured to Death in his Own Home

LearnAboutGuns.com — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 05:01:24 +0000

As reported, 75 year old Reginald Baker was a retired British man, whose physical strength was limited. His small home was filled with family photos, and collectible models of military vehicles. His home had been broken into once, and a burglar stole over £2,300 of his retirement savings. Fearing a repeated break-in, Reginald decided [...]

“Gangland” Suggests KKK Members Caused the Gun Sale Spike

LearnAboutGuns.com — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 05:01:22 +0000

The History channel has a show called Gangland, which profiles gangs and their crimes. I’ve found it to be an interesting show for the most part, however the most recent show made a rather untrue implication about gun sales and racism:Last week, Gangland ran a show on the Ku Klux Klan, and other related racist [...]