 | Neighbor Fights off Would-be Grocery Store Burglars (MO) OpSD --"'He pulled out and faced me, the truck did. I felt at that point, I'm in imminent danger, and it scared me. I fired a slug through the windshield of his truck, and put one in the grill and passenger side door,' Chavez said."
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Firearms, Freedom and General Interest • The Internet Introduction to Absolved by Vanderboegh • What is 'Rational Management?' • How a gun-hating family from Billerica produced an Olympic shooter • Firearm of Choice
News and Views On the Heller Decision • Did the Supreme Court Approve the Order to Lock and Unload? • Excuse Me While I Get My Gun • Supreme hypocrisy
Self-Defense In the News • MO: Neighbor Fights off Would-be Grocery Store Burglars • PA: Gunman killed in robbery try (follow-up)
Editor's Choice • Lisa Benson Editorial Cartoon 7/22/08
From the Enemy Camp • Parking Lots, State Laws, OSHA, And The Second Amendment • Religious, peace groups say new U.N. agreement helps curb arms trade • Supreme Court’s Pro-NRA Ruling May Aid Felons
News from the Campaign Trail • Dems pressured on guns • FL: NRA endorses Evers • TN: Sen. Raymond Finney endorsed by National Rifle Association
Politicians and Legislation • AZ: Arizona governor vetoes bills that would have eased gun controls • CO: Home, home on the shooting range • IL: Handgun Ban Repealed as Unconstitutional • IL: Wilmette Handgun Ban Dead, 7-0 Vote Repeals Law (another view) • IL: Wilmette shoots down '89 handgun ban
The "Authorities" • Army wins national pistol title for first time in decades • CA: Inglewood residents demand change after shootings • GA: Former officer charged with sexual exploitation • IL: Chicago cop arrested for extorting tow truck drivers • NJ: Letters - Allowing Too Much Firepower In Homes • NY: Democrat Congresswoman Gestapo Tactics • PA: Philly Police Radio System Goes Silent Overnight
From the States • AR: Dinner proceeds to benefit youth programs, grant fund pools • IL: Constable ignores statistics on guns • MN: Application hurdles for 'right to carry' prove effective • NJ: Old Guns, Ammo Remain A Threat
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|  | Man killed trying to rob home, police say (OH) OpSD --"An 18-year-old man armed with a BB gun was fatally shot while trying to rob the residents of a Franklinton home yesterday afternoon, police said."
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 | No charges filed against man who shot teen (TX) OpSD --"An investigation revealed the victim went to a party at the residence and engaged in an argument that escalated into a physical confrontation, police officials said. Police said a resident of the home grabbed a handgun and fired several shots at the victim in and attempt to protect his home and family."
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 | Would-Be Burglar Shot (FL) OpSD --"A homeowner shot a would-be burglar in Southwest Miami-Dade on Sunday, police said."
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 | Would-Be Robber Shot, Killed, Police Say (PA) OpSD --"Police said knowing he was about to be robbed, the manager pulled out his own handgun, turned and fired twice, hitting one of the robbers."
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Firearms, Freedom and General Interest • The United Nations Vs. The Second Amendment • Man jailed for broken gun getting defense fund help • Gun ownership is essential to freedom • Gun Rights Dean Anticipates National Support for Capitol Hill Effort to Torpedo Washington, D.C. Assault on United States Supreme Court Heller Decision • High court's gun ruling not the last word (fifth letter) • Critics of Second Amendment letter miss point • Smith & Wesson Snubs Police with 'Commemorative' Revolver
News and Views On the Heller Decision • D.C. City Council Passes Law to Restrict Gun Use • Gun rights for felons? • Second Amendment - Far From Hearing The Last Word
Armed Self-Defense *Works* • FL: Would-Be Burglar Shot • OH: Man killed trying to rob home, police say • PA: Would-Be Robber Shot, Killed, Police Say • TX: No charges filed against man who shot teen • Israel: Israel hit by new digger attack
Editor's Choice • WV: Boy critical after accidental hanging
Brave New Schools and Campuses • LA: Students, citizens have right to defend themselves
Politicians and Legislation • Lawmaker wants no guns at airports, cites Ga. law • IL: Defense of city's gun ban to be focus of hearing • IL: Wilmette Expected To Repeal Handgun Ban Tuesday Night • LA: Louisiana Politics: US Senate, Jindal, 6th Congressional District • MA: Gun owners are up in arms over fees increase • OH: What SB184 means to you: Part VI - Government building victim zones
The "Authorities" • CO: Talking Back to a Cop is a Crime • FL: 2 Miami-Dade Officers Charged In Cocaine Ring • FL: Altamonte Springs police officer, wife arrested on federal drug, weapons charges • FL: Retired law enforcement officers qualifying for national gun permits • MO: City cops used previously impounded cars for 'test drives' • NY: A gun buyback to hang(er) your hat on • NY: Gun-Seizure Lawsuit • OH: Northwood Update • WV: Troopers beat lawyer, suit alleges • Canada: Police officer charged with sexual interference • UK: Metal scans to combat knife crime
From the States • AL: Lock, stock and barrel • MN: Handgun permit fears fail to materialize • NJ: Most Readers Find Gun Control Outside Realm of Public Health
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|  | Newslinks for Tuesday, July 22
Firearms, Freedom and General Interest • A .38 special edition Pistol to mark legal win • Second Amendment Foundation and Smith & Wesson Partner on Commemorative Revolver • CO: Battle over protest tools • David Olofson Speaks from Prison: "If not, then our Republic is lost." • Gun Control and the Courts: A Persistent Threat To Second Amendment Rights • The duty of armed self-defense
News and Views On the Heller Decision • Court: Getting it right on guns • Defending Second Amendment Rights One Weapon at a Time • FL: Gun ownership is essential to freedom • Guns and felons • IL: Court gun ruling should be end of it • IL: Mayor Daley's Chicago: Where Police Power is Caprice Power
Armed Self-Defense *Works* • OH: Man killed trying to rob home, police say
Right to Carry • ID: Gun advocacy group tours Idaho zoo while armed
From the Enemy Camp • CA: Oakland mother loses second son to gunfire • NY: Buyback Program Collects Nearly 700 Guns • OH: NRA losing battle to allow guns on college campuses • On Gun Policy, Time for Balance --- Finally
News from the Campaign Trail • Obama's views on gun control align with battleground areas'
The "Authorities" • Cop suspended for tasering teen to death
From the States • AR: NRA to host fund-raising banquet • CA: Feinstein wrong on gun rights • CT: Father struggles to carry on slain family's legacy • GA: Defenselessness is not a good feeling
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Latest Armed Self-defense News Stories: • Neighbor Fights off Would-be Grocery Store Burglars (MO) • Would-Be Burglar Shot (FL) • No charges filed against man who shot teen (TX) • Man killed trying to rob home, police say (OH) • Would-Be Robber Shot, Killed, Police Say (PA) • Burglar fatally shot by St. Petersburg resident (FL) • Burglar Shot And Killed (OK) • Authorities say homeowner shoots intruder (NJ) • Resident Opens Fire on Apartment Burglars (MS) • Burglar shot, killed in Park Heights home (MD) • Clerk shoots at man trying to rob store (SC) • Marietta resident shoots suspected rabid fox (SC) • Store Clerk Shoots Teen During Robbery in Memphis (TN) • Man shoots dog, no charges filed (WY) • Armed man scares away robber (GA) • Intruder Killed During Break-In (SC) • Woman dies; boyfriend claims self-defense (TX) • Neighbor killed after threats, home invasion (AR) • Woman, .357 blazing, chases intruders from home (FL) • Are Utah gun laws effective? (UT) • Potential victims turned tables on robbery suspects (VA) • Suspected copper thief shot by Garland store owner's son (TX) • Avondale man shoots at armed robbers trying to take his baby (AZ) • Tunnelling would-be burglar thwarted by homeowner (FL) • Man shot to death in Mesa driveway (AZ) • Sheriff: Woman Shoots and Kills Husband in Self-Defense in Arkansas (AR) • Secret Service Agent Fights Off Carjackers (MD) • Man, 71, shoots accused burglar (MS) • Man shot after two vehicles broken into (WV) • Man charged with murder cleared on "self-defense" (IN) • Homeowner shoots burglar (FL) • Tables Turned on Intruder During Home Invasion (TX) • Beach pizza shop owner fatally shoots robber, police say (VA) • Man Shot While Allegedly Trying To Rob Home In Cumberland (MD) • Baby sitter raped at knifepoint (IN) • Man says he had no choice but to shoot pit bull (WV) • Homeowner wounds would-be burglar (GA) • Three nabbed after manhunt (TN) • Citizen Detains Suspect Until Police Arrive (MI) • Female Intruder Shot After Macing, Stabbing Spring Hill Woman (PA) • Fighting Back: City Councilman Pulls Trigger (KY) • Homeowner shoots burglar during home invasion (NC) • Man shoots would-be burglar (CA) • Deputies: Homeowner Shoots 1 Of 3 Intruders (SC) • Store Clerk Tases Man During Altercation Over Gas (CA) • Homeowner fires shot, burglar flees (NM) • Resident Shoots, Kills Home Invader (AZ) • Homeowner fired to protect his wife during invasion (KY) • Man shot, killed during confrontation in apartment parking lot (NV) • Intruder shot in South Side break-in (PA) • Hunter shoots wolf in self defense (MT) • 14-Year-Old Fatally Shoots 13-Year-Old Friend Who Stabbed Him (TX) • Lauderdale Man Shoots Intruder (FL) • Three shootings leave small town shaken (NV) • No charges to be filed in shooting (SC) • Murder widow shoots intruder in bedroom (FL) • Suspected burglar shot in Monroe County (TN) • Homeowner Shoots Teen Burglary Suspect (TX) • TN: Sheriff: Serial Burglar Shot, Killed • Brookings man draws gun in self-defense (OR) • Teen killed by homeowner had previous burglary arrest (GA) • Des Moines homeowner corners burglar in garage (IA) • Neighbor Fatally Shoots Donut Store Robber (TX) • Business owner kills suspected burglar (TX) • Store clerk shoots would-be robber (AZ) • Sheriff: Dentist shot wife in self defense (CA) • Suspect in St. Paul break-in caught by homeowner (MN) • Manager recounts shooting in West Palm Beach grocery (FL) • Armed citizen dials 911 and waits...and waits...and waits... (OH) • Clerk Shot Robber In Self-Defense (CA) • Would Be Car-Jacker Gets Gun Pulled On Him (TN) • Homeowner pursues suspected thief, shoots him (AZ) • 2 suspected robbers shot during attempted robbery (IN) • Houston pawn shop owner shoots man during hold-up (TX) • Oakland man shoots home burglar at 8 a.m. (CA)
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