Operation Self Defense
http://www.KeepAndBearArms.com/OpSD/
THE SYSTEMS ARE NOW IN PLACE to help blanket the entire internet to locate,
publish and promote every last reported event of armed self-defense in America.
Today marks the official public launch of Operation Self Defense's "systems
upgrade." Below you will find information about the New and Improved
"Operation Self Defense", including multiple internet links and a
simple way you can contribute a small amount of time to help OpSD accomplish its
worthy Mission.
You'll also find, below, over 50 headlines of recent armed self-defense news
items -- including those our growing team found in the last 24 hours -- and a
link to access the stories on the websites where they were located by Operation
Self Defense Net Detectives. There is a LOT to be said for effective and
systematic teamwork.
IN ITS ORIGINAL FORM, Operation Self Defense was launched several months ago
as a way to allow a large number of individuals to contribute small amounts of
time to help find, publish and promote stories where lawful, decent citizens use
guns to save life, liberty and property. But the team and public interest proved
too much to handle for OpSD's Co-Founder, Robert Waters, so we expanded how we
keep track of the Team's activities by putting the entire project into a
manageable system.
"Operation Self Defense will take the issue of armed self-defense out of
the realm of statistics and demonstrate that those 'numbers' have names and
faces, families and neighbors," said OpSD Director, Barbara Renner, also
known as Annie on CodyExpress.com. "And now that we have a strong, workable
system in place, we're confident that many people will commit a couple of
minutes each day helping us make sure we find and promote ALL of the stories
where good citizens stop criminals with the help of guns."
WHY SHOULD WE invest time making sure we gun rights advocates find and
promote the many stories of armed self-defense we've been missing? OpSD
Assistant Director and longtime Net Detective David Miller says the reasons are
many:
"For everyday people including those who oppose the individual right
to keep and bear arms: To open their eyes to the fact that crime can happen
anywhere, and that guns are a good thing for lawful people to have for
self-defense.
"For casual gun owners: To reinforce the reasons to own a gun and
persuade them to take self-defense training and carry concealed when and where
it hasn't been outlawed by oath-breaking public servants.
"For conscientious gun owners: To strengthen their resolve to be alert
and prepared, and to keep guns at the ready to defend life, liberty and
property.
"For gun rights activists: To use as ammo when writing, speaking,
debating and helping people see that we simply respect the inalienable rights
enumerated by America's Founders.
"For the media: To provide access to the armed self-defense stories
they might not otherwise see in hopes that those with integrity will begin
more balanced reporting."
OpSD Director Renner sums it up nicely:
"OpSD will counter the arguments of those who wish to restrict gun
ownership with the documented, true stories of the thousands of average
Americans who are alive and healthy today because a privately owned firearm
was utilized in the exercise of a basic human right -- the right of self-
defense. Frequently when the issue of armed self-defense is addressed, we hear
numbers and statistics. But armed self-defense is not about statistics; its
about ordinary people thrust into extraordinary and often frightening
circumstances -- ordinary people utilizing a valuable tool to protect life and
loved ones."
And with a large, national team of Net Detectives helping track these stories
down through an effective System, we will accomplish far more than any of us
could ever hope to archive on our own. Will you take a look at what we're up to
and give 5 minutes a day to this worthy cause?
INVITATION
PLEASE JOIN OUR TEAM of Net Detectives by reviewing our lists of online News
Resources that require daily coverage -- there are many, including some you may
already be monitoring -- and committing to monitoring one or two of them each
day. Help us find, publish, report and promote the events where guns are used to
help good people out of tough situations:
OPERATION SELF DEFENSE HOME PAGE
http://www.KeepAndBearArms.com/OpSD/
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
http://www.KeepAndBearArms.com/OpSD/faq.asp
MISSION
http://www.KeepAndBearArms.com/OpSD/#mission
APPLICATION TO JOIN THE TEAM
http://www.KeepAndBearArms.com/OpSD/apply.htm
AVAILABLE NEWS RESOURCES
http://www.KeepAndBearArms.com/OpSD/np/newsmenu.htm
OpSD CONTACT INFO
http://www.KeepAndBearArms.com/OpSD/#contact
OpSD EMAIL LIST
https://www.keepandbeararms.com/opsd/#list
Be sure to join the OpSD email list to receive our first upcoming report
detailing the results of our team efforts. Subscription is free for anyone who
wishes to join the list.
Operation Self Defense is a project of KeepAndBearArms.com. Any other
organizations who'd like to join us in promoting full coverage of every last
news-oriented website on the internet is invited to become an instant partner --
and we can invent what that means and make sure it's win/win. The more the
merrier. With as many gun owners and gun rights activists as there are in this
great country, we should be able to cover all of the News Websites we've marked
on OpSD pages as quickly as we can effectively process Applications.
With 5,000 people giving 5 or 10 minutes a day, the number of reported armed
self defense cases that will slip past our dedicated and watchful eyes will be
ZERO.
We've barely scratched the surface compared to where we're now taking this
project, and look what we're already finding...
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RECENT ARMED SELF-DEFENSE NEWS ITEMS
EVERYBODY SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THESE...
All can be found on the OpSD Home Page: http://www.KeepAndBearArms.com/OpSD/
No charges against self-defending man who shot attacking teenager
No indictment for Atlanta man in shooting of party crasher
Cab Driver Shoots Would-Be Robber
Shootout at video store -- clerks win
Two self-defense shootings in Ohio
Robber, resident wounded during home invasion
Homeowner shoots burglar who attacked him
Shooting victim may be burglar
Off duty police officer foils robbery, kills attacker, receives praise
CCW holder pulls gun on pit bulls
Armed Man Fends-off Robber & Aids Police in Arrest
Alleged burglar shot dead by homeowner
Off-duty cop rids the world of an armed robber
Drugstore owner pulls gun on would-be robber
Another burglar killed by homeowner
Man shot to death during robbery
Man shoots three home intruders
Motel owner shoots armed robber in self-defense
Father Goes To Rescue Of Daughter; boyfriend with violent history goes to
hospital with bullethole in his body -- then goes to jail
Burglar shot by homeowner
Cougar attack stopped by armed homeowner
No charges against homeowner who shot intruder
Carjacker meets armed citizen
Clerk with pistol outguns man who tries to rob Citgo
Pit bull shot after attacking two-year-old girl
Woman Shoots Ex-Boyfriend in Self-Defense
Golf-club swinging assailant shot and killed by armed businessman who was
being attacked
Store owner fires gun to defend pharmacy
Man threatens brother-in-law with knives and is shot
Serial burglar out on bail when killed by armed citizen
Armed resident thwarts burglary
Brother uses shotgun to defend his wife
Armed citizen rescues professional football star from carjackers
Man claims self-defense in shooting of protected wolf
Two robbers shot dead by intended victims
Suspect, Victim Shot In Failed Robbery
Senior citizen kills transient home intruder
Intruder shot dead after breaking into apartment
Resident trades gunshots with burglar -- probably saved his own life
Oregon man helps police capture robber
Home intruder shot by intended victim
Man shoots attacker in defense of his brother
Armed Intruder Shot Dead
Homeowner Turns Tables, Kills Intruder
Two robbers shot dead by intended victim
Man rescues neighbor and his dog from attacking pit bulls
Mechanic shoots customer who attacked him
Two cases of armed self-defense in Augusta
Home invader shot by intended female victim
Store owner shoots after armed robber aims at his wife, sister
Resident shoots home invader dead
Video of Armed Citizen Who Outgunned Armed Robber
Two armed robbers shot, one dies, after accosting an armed citizen
Armed homeowner foils burglary, holds two suspects for police
CCW permit holder shoots armed robber
Man shot by driver faces carjacking charges
FIND ALL OF THE ABOVE STORIES LINKED HERE:
http://www.KeepAndBearArms.com/OpSD/
