Dangers of an Armed Citizenry ~~ (Dangerous for criminals)


The incessant ringing of her doorbell woke a woman from her sleep.  She looked through the front door peephole and saw someones in a hooded sweatshirt outside continuing to ring the bell.  Police say the woman ran to the bedrooms, got her handgun and dialed 9-1-1.  As she returned to the front door, a second hooded suspect emerged, sprinted to the front door and kicked it in.  His foot busted a hole in the door , knocking the woman down.  She looked through the hole and saw the suspect preparing to run and kick the door again, so she stuck the barrel of the gun out of the hole and fired two shots. The suspects fled the scene and are being sought by the police.  KNXY-TV Phoenix, AZ, 02/11/10
Some twisted individual broke into a rural home, tied up a woman and her mother and sexually assaulted the younger woman, according to police.  The older woman managed to send a cell phone text message to her neighbor.  The neighbor's boy friend, Sonny Osborne, ran to the scene, saw what was occurring and ran to get his gun.  He returned and shot the attacker three times.  The suspect was treated at a hospital and was taken to jail.  Incredibly, the police and the attacker agree Osborn did the right thing.  "[The suspect] even looked at Sonny and said, "I have no hard feelings, man, you done what you were supposed to do", said Sheriff's Department Sgt. Bill Snead.  "He said , You just protected these people."WTHR -13 Indianapolis, Indiana  (2/24/2010)

Richard Evans didn't feel safe in his own home the day after four teens broke into the house and stole guns and electronics.  Unfortunately for all concerned, the teens returned.  Police believe they were intent on stealing Evans' four-wheel drive vehicle, for which they had stolen the keys in the prior burglary.  The teens wore masks and climbed Evans' fence.  He shouted at them to get off his property, but they did not comply.  Fearing the teens were carrying guns, Evans grabbed his shotgun and opened fire.  All four teens were wounded and taken to the hospital.  Police plan to charge them with armed burglary and grand theft.  (Florida Today,  Melbourne, FLA (02/03/2010

Adriana Sauceda was touching up her makeup before work when she glanced in her car’s side-view mirror and caught a man staring at her. As the man approached, she scrambled to lock the doors and raise the windows. But it was too late. Police say the man opened the driver’s side door and pointed a gun at Saucenda, shouting, “Get the [expletive] out” Instead, Sauceda punched him in the face and drew her gun from the glove box. The would-be carjacker screamed and fled to a getaway car. Sauceda had purchased a firearm and obtained a concealed carry permit after she was robbed previously. St Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL 05/15/09


Ten college students were enjoying a birthday party at an off-campus apartment when two armed men burst through the door. Police say the intruders separated the men from the women and demanded their cell phones and money. That’s when one of the male students took action, drawing his gun from a backpack and shooting at the suspect guarding the men. That suspect fled the apartment. The student then hurried to the women, where he found the second suspect about to commit a rape. He yelled for the girls to get down and fired several shots at the suspect, who jumped out the window and died nearby. “Apparently, his intent was to rape and murder us all”, said student Charles Baily. “I think all of are really cognizant of the fact that we could have all been killed.” WSB-TV, Atlanta, GA, 05/04/09


Four accused shoplifters were fleeing a grocery store when a shopper got in their way. Police say they’d stolen groceries worth less than $50, but were apparently willing to kill for it. The driver pointed the thieves truck directly at the shopper and floored the gas pedal. Fortunately, the shopper, who had a concealed carry permit, drew a handgun, shot out the trucks front tire and leapt from its oncoming path. Another shopper called 911 to alert police. The armed shopper followed the vehicle until the flat tire disabled it. Thanks to his help, all four were arrested. Azle News, Azle, TX 05/07/09

91 year old Robert Thompson and his Rottweiler mix, Rett were alarmed when they saw a prowler on the back porch trying to get into their home.  "I started to let [Rett] out the door", said Thompson, a Purple Heart WWII veteran.  Rett pounced on the suspect and held him down.  Thompson ran inside to call 911 and get his gun.  Upon his return, Rett released the suspect, who tried to get up and charge Thompson.  The suspect changed his tune when the veteran fired a shot, narrowly missing him.  "I think the guy was scared to death.  He was screaming."  said Thompson, who held the suspect for police.  "If anyone violates my home they better be careful, that's all I got to say", he said.
from News-Harald, Panama City, FL  11/19/09

Dave Strickland arrived home to find his belongings in disarray and an unknown vehickle in his garage.  He quickly retrieved his handgun and shouted for anyone in the house to identify themselves.  What happened next is truly bizarre.  According to police, a man came around the corner wearing only Strickland's boxer shorts. Strickland  told the intruder he was going to call police and the "guy started ranting about him being the owner of the house and how he was going to come down here and kick me out of the house".  The suspect made an aggressive move toward Strickland, who fired a shot and held the suspect for police.
KCNC-CBS4  Denver, CO  11/17/09    


When a woman knocked on the door, Donald Kaighn - - and NRA member, WWII veteran and gun collector  opened it.  Her car had brokend down so Kaighn allowed the woman inside to use his phone, a favor she returned by spraying the 84year old's face with lighter fluid and hitting him in the head with the can.  Kaighn  grabbed a Cold .32-cal pistol while his assailant ran upstairs.  He confronted her.  "She said something like 'Stop or I'll shoot'",  Kaighn explained.  "I immediately fired the gun". The woman briefly returned fire before leaping from the second story window with some of Kaighn's possessions.

WPVI-ABC6, Philadelphia, PA,  12/01/09



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