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TX: Deadly force in defense of 3rd party against unarmed assailant
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ELB »
Fri Sep 02, 2016 3:29 pm
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29 y.o. man alleged to have been beating his stepfather outdoors, ...hitting him hard and stomping on him.” Attacker's brother tried to stop him...
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I know. I can still eat as much as I want and still gain weight...
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Last post by Bitter Clinger
Thu Nov 30, 2017 2:08 pm
TX: Homeowner blasts serial ne'er-do-well
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ELB »
Sat Apr 01, 2017 3:46 pm
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Thug pitched brick thru front door window after burgling several vehicles, homeowner shoots him as he reaches through to unlock door.
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I believe so. PawPaw had a good idea looking him up as an inmate. The link he used goes to a newspaper site. I looked him up directly in at the TDCJ...
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Last post by ELB
Tue Nov 28, 2017 12:57 pm
IA: The thing that never happens happens...
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ELB »
Sat Nov 05, 2016 1:11 pm
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And no shots fired...
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As long as he doesn't get parole I could live with that. I wonder if the lesser charges make it easier to get early release later?
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Last post by MechAg94
Mon Nov 27, 2017 10:58 pm
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Last post by C-dub
Mon Nov 27, 2017 7:36 am
NC: Accountant has intruder's number
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ELB »
Tue Oct 03, 2017 2:37 pm
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Police chase guy who shoplifted 10 bras (?!) from Walmart. Shoplifter loses police when he runs into office building. Female accountant (and bearer...
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DA determines that the accountant was justified in using deadly force in self-defense.
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Last post by ELB
Wed Nov 22, 2017 6:06 pm
Gun shots heard near money gram soccer complex
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Richbirdhunter »
Wed Nov 15, 2017 9:40 am
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Last night while we were at my daughters soccer practice we heard 6 gun shots near the fields. We had the girls get down flat on the ground and while...
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No offense was taken. I want people to talk about this and exchange ideas.
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Last post by Richbirdhunter
Wed Nov 15, 2017 11:27 am
Brandishing
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Trebilroad »
Mon Nov 13, 2017 11:04 am
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Last night (dark), I noticed activity in my alley. I was aware of but mostly passive to the activity. Until I heard someone a few houses making some...
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:iagree:
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Last post by philip964
Tue Nov 14, 2017 7:52 am
This Happened to Me
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crazy2medic »
Thu Oct 05, 2017 4:49 pm
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I've wanted to start this thread for awhile, this thread is intended to be hijacked as long as it meets the following criteria: this must be a...
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Story #3
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Last post by crazy2medic
Sat Oct 28, 2017 10:32 am
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Last post by Vol Texan
Thu Oct 12, 2017 8:23 am
IN: Heartwarming video of foiled robbery
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ELB »
Tue Oct 10, 2017 12:55 pm
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Story to go with vid:
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I would have done the same thing! Good citizen! Let him take the money and leave, once it got physical, someone could have been seriously hurt.
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Last post by TreyHouston
Tue Oct 10, 2017 9:09 pm
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Last post by TreyHouston
Fri Sep 15, 2017 8:43 pm
Man shot to death in road rage incident in Cinco Ranch
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Soccerdad1995 »
Tue Sep 12, 2017 10:28 am
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This happened just down the road from my house in a pretty safe area. Apparently, a guy believed he was cut off, got upset and started to assault the...
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We don't know if it was possible for the Honda driver to retreat. Legally he doesn't have to retreat though when his life is in danger. Fortunately...
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Last post by rotor
Tue Sep 12, 2017 3:51 pm
Taco Bell employees pull guns on armed robbers
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johncanfield »
Thu Sep 07, 2017 8:55 am
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Found this tidbit today:
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I do not disagree with you at all and you have a good point.
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Last post by bmwrdr
Thu Sep 07, 2017 6:02 pm
Woman Pulls Gun In Fight for Last Notebook
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Keith B »
Tue Sep 05, 2017 8:55 pm
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A Michigan CPL holder pulled her gun during a fight over the last notebook in a Walmart. Interesting note per the article:
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It will be interesting to see how this plays out. If she was protecting her daughter then I hope the best for her.
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Last post by BHill
Wed Sep 06, 2017 1:00 am
male victim, licensed to carry defended himself from assault
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E.Marquez »
Mon Jul 24, 2017 2:56 pm
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The male victim, who is licensed to carry a handgun, attempted to diffuse the confrontation with the suspect unsuccessfully. The male victim then...
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This :iagree: with.
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Last post by Beiruty
Sun Aug 13, 2017 11:31 am
Harris County
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stever1950 »
Fri Aug 04, 2017 10:59 am
KHOU Channel 11 reports HARRIS COUNTY, Texas- A store owner is in critical condition and a suspect is dead after an attempted robbery in northwest...
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Last post by stever1950
Fri Aug 04, 2017 10:59 am
TX (Katy): Woman defends against intruders
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ELB »
Tue Aug 01, 2017 3:44 pm
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Two men carrying handguns entered a home through the open garage and unlocked interior door about 11:30 yesterday (I think). The woman home alone...
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One assailant at large. The police didn't include key descriptive info like race, so we'll have to guess at that. There is a clue though.
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Last post by Soccerdad1995
Tue Aug 01, 2017 4:06 pm
AL & NY: Church Carry, Church Noncarry
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ELB »
Wed Jul 19, 2017 11:04 am
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Title says burglary. Was actually a robbery and a burglary.
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Could never get it to tune properly, and the pickups interfered with the tactical reloads. :mrgreen:
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Last post by Jusme
Fri Jul 21, 2017 9:36 pm
WA: Convenience store owner gets 8 years for shooting fleeing perp
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PackinPig »
Sun Jun 25, 2017 7:51 am
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*Not LTC related, rather handgun related.*
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Not my personal story, but funny nonetheless.
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Last post by Soccerdad1995
Wed Jun 28, 2017 12:32 pm
NM: Neighbors arm up & team up to secure burglar with duct tape
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ELB »
Tue Jun 20, 2017 9:55 am
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Homeowner not at home alerted to intruder by his security system, views intruder on his phone, sees him take beer from fridge. Basta!
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I'm glad it worked out okay, but it seems to me that they would have a less than ideal self defense case if they had been forced to shoot him.
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Last post by eyet
Tue Jun 20, 2017 4:23 pm
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Last post by ELB
Tue Jun 13, 2017 11:17 am
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Last post by SewTexas
Sat Jun 10, 2017 10:34 pm
Dominos Driver Kills Robber
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carlson1 »
Sun May 07, 2017 9:55 pm
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It is ashame even in Texas you can't defend yourself unless you have a LTC. :banghead: I guess you just let some kids shoot you.
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Thanks Charles for keeping us on track.
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Last post by Ed4032
Thu May 11, 2017 7:38 pm
TN: Baseball Bat defense
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ELB »
Tue May 02, 2017 5:14 pm
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Do go to the link (Kingsport police blog) and read the whole thing. Not much went right for this would-be kidnapper?/robber/homeinvader, happily.
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Glad she didn't have gun. Then he would have just taken it away from her. :lol:
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Last post by MechAg94
Thu May 04, 2017 9:21 pm
TN: 1 v 3
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ELB »
Sat Apr 22, 2017 9:05 pm
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All three suspects hit, one dead, two wounded.
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Suspicious.
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Last post by RoyGBiv
Sun Apr 23, 2017 7:34 am
Put one in the chamber, or don't carry it!
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Charles L. Cotton »
Wed Apr 12, 2017 2:17 pm
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Here is a video and analysis about a sad end to an attempted self-defense shooting. The speaker appears to believe that the victim managed to charge...
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:iagree: My thoughts exactly.
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Last post by Mxrdad
Sun Apr 16, 2017 6:39 pm
FL: Shotgun-toting mom runs off home invader
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ELB »
Fri Mar 24, 2017 6:15 pm
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Man with stolen car breaks down front door of house. Mom with 2 youngsters acquires shotgun, invader rapidly disinvades. No shots fired.
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Yes, I thought that especially about the NYDN.
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Last post by ELB
Fri Mar 24, 2017 8:02 pm
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Last post by Deltaboy
Sun Feb 26, 2017 6:37 pm
Arlington Homeowner Shoots Car Burglar
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Keith B »
Sun Feb 12, 2017 6:16 pm
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This one may be problematic for the homeowner. Burglary of an unoccupied motor vehicle is only a Class A misdemeanor unless the person has been...
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I believe it was a good shoot :tiphat:
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Last post by Deltaboy
Sun Feb 26, 2017 6:30 pm
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Last post by Deltaboy
Sun Feb 26, 2017 6:09 pm
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Last post by Keith B
Thu Jan 12, 2017 5:04 pm
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Last post by Steve5115
Tue Jan 10, 2017 8:29 pm
OK: Cops, crazies, wpn retention, "sight picture"
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ELB »
Wed Jan 04, 2017 2:35 pm
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This is labelled Graphic , and it is, someone dies, but no more graphic than this one:
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It is easier to watch on the internet and make judgment calls. That aside I think the LEO would have been better off if she would have not went into...
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Last post by carlson1
Wed Jan 04, 2017 5:45 pm
Go Granny, Go!!!!!!
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parabelum »
Thu Nov 17, 2016 8:40 am
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Gun-toting grandma chases armed robbers from home
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:thumbs2: :evil2:
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Last post by OldCurlyWolf
Tue Nov 22, 2016 11:32 am
AZ: Woman with gun to head kills assailant
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ELB »
Mon Oct 17, 2016 7:01 pm
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Warning, if you follow the link, there be pop-ups. :roll:
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In addition, I read an FBI stat. that 74% of people who move when fired upon are then missed. Gives food for though when training.
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Last post by WTR
Tue Oct 18, 2016 7:48 am
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Last post by ELB
Fri Oct 14, 2016 8:08 am
71 year-old man fights back against armed robbers
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NotRPB »
Wed Mar 16, 2016 7:00 am
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71 year-old man fights back against armed robbers. With a gun
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But age is a valuable card when justifying disparity of force.
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Last post by rp_photo
Wed Oct 12, 2016 10:25 am
Had an interesting experience yesterday
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imkopaka »
Tue Feb 09, 2016 10:27 am
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I was in my driveway cleaning my car yesterday afternoon when I heard screaming down the street. At first it sounded like kids playing (and maybe a...
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imkopaka I sent a PM to you.
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Last post by LamDaw
Tue Oct 04, 2016 10:58 am
Pointed my pistol at another human today.
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bubba84 »
Thu Sep 22, 2016 7:49 pm
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Dropped the wife off at the front of JCPenneys as the kids and I were gonna wait in the car. I moved about a 1/3 of the way through the parking lot...
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In a situation like that I would feel obligated to do something, however I don't know if I would have been willing to go hand to hand. I'm 30 5' 10...
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Last post by Medley86
Mon Sep 26, 2016 8:17 pm
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Last post by zmcgooga
Wed Sep 14, 2016 7:51 am
Old shooting in Conroe -what are yalls thoughts
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tauruspt145 »
Wed Aug 10, 2016 8:28 pm
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About 830pm Friday night Conroe Police were dispatched to a disturbance call on Maple Mills Drive just off Avenue M and FM 1314. A female reported a...
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The original post was a news article. Brother did not know that suspect was suicidal.
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Last post by tauruspt145
Thu Aug 11, 2016 12:17 pm
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Last post by Javier730
Mon Jul 25, 2016 12:28 pm
TN: Walmart Employees Intervene in Stabbing
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ELB »
Thu Jul 14, 2016 11:34 am
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Guy shows up and begins stabbing his wife, a Walmart employee, apparently with a hunting knife.
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'zackly.
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Last post by ELB
Thu Jul 14, 2016 2:16 pm
Off-duty St. Louis County officer fatally shoots intruder at home
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gamboolman »
Sun Jul 10, 2016 4:31 am
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I don't believe this has been posted yet.
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You should never need more than one round, so a muzzle loader should be plenty. The founding fathers never anticipated anything beyond muzzle...
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Last post by brhalltx
Sun Jul 10, 2016 4:44 pm
CHL Instructor Shoots Aggressor at Gas Station
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thatguyoverthere »
Tue May 31, 2016 5:35 pm
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Mandeville, LA.
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There's lots of blowhards out there, most times they have their say and leave.
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Last post by SA_Steve
Wed Jul 06, 2016 6:48 pm
Would you shoot?
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Wmsnider »
Thu Jun 30, 2016 10:52 am
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What would you do in this situation? Would you as a licensed LTC holder shoot at this guy (if it were Texas). Seems like immanent danger to me. But...
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I like articles like this that explain the history and rationale of the Mozambique. Knowing that a given technique helps folks to understand that it...
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Mon Jul 04, 2016 9:26 am
Felt the need to un-holster my weapon
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mmoore1545 »
Fri Jun 24, 2016 11:04 am
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posting this to have something to do to calm down and also wondering What, if any, backlash should i expect for un-holstering my firearm due to an...
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You should've mailed the camera instead. Property disputes with the ex or in this case the ex's agent often turn deadly. A coworker of mine was...
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Last post by drjoker
Mon Jul 04, 2016 1:02 am
PA: DA: Killing of robber at Levittown pharmacy a 'public service'
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ELB »
Tue Jun 07, 2016 9:33 am
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Pharmacist kills shotgun-(and umbrella-) wielding robber.
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DA with common sense & a mind of his own, not afraid to say the truth, a new concept but I like it.
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Last post by brokedown48
Wed Jun 29, 2016 5:41 am
Thank You Forum Members
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imkopaka »
Sun Jun 26, 2016 8:40 pm
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A while back I posted a story detailing an encounter I had with a neighborhood drug dealer pulling a woman into his house by her hair. A few members...
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With all due respect, consider moving. Texas is a big state and in most of it you can go a lifetime without the need to touch, much less draw a...
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Last post by treadlightly
Sun Jun 26, 2016 9:16 pm
Channel2-How to survive a drive-thru robbery
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Steve5115 »
Wed May 25, 2016 6:34 am
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I had to draw my gun this morning at an intersection in the Galleria. Just doing so made the meth head run away. Good info in the below story.
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Take Down Sicko,
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Last post by Abraham
Fri May 27, 2016 7:46 am
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