Tag Archives: self-defense

Off-Duty Cop Refuses To Stop Robbery In Progress, So Shopkeeper Takes Care Of Business

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Chris Dumm

When a Portland man walked into a lunchtime robbery in progress at a downtown Central Drugs store (pictured), he backed out and flagged down an officer driving a marked Portland Police Bureau cruiser a block away. He told the officer … Continue reading →

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Self-Defense Tip: Inoculate Yourself to Physical Stress

Posted on January 29, 2012 by LC Judas

Several weeks ago my younger brother was a victim of a strong-arm robbery. Two assailants attacked him from behind, immobilized him, ransacked his pockets and stole his wallet and phone. Afterwards, he couldn’t recall how he’d ended up on the … Continue reading →

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Homeowner DGUs: Even The Castle Doctrine Isn’t A ’00′ License

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Chris Dumm

We’ve all heard it a hundred times – ‘When Seconds Count, The Police Are Only Minutes Away.’ For a gun owner near me, it turned out to be all too true. KPTV.com reports that an unidentified homeowner in La Center, … Continue reading →

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Self Defense Tip: STFU

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Aaron Jossie

[HTML1] This much we know: Jerome Ersland, an Oklahoma City pharmacist, kept at least two guns within easy reach. On May 19, 2009, Antwun “Speedy” Parker (16) and his gun-wielding pal came into the pharmacy attempting to rob the place, Ersland shot … Continue reading →

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Made in Connecticut: Colt’s House Pistol

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Yankee Gun Nuts

Also known as the Colt Cloverleaf, the Colt House Pistol was a small 4-shot single-action revolver chambered for .41 short/long rimfire.  The image above is a typical example.

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The Massad Ayoob Chronicles, Part VI

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Brad Kozak

Well, campers, all good things must come to an end, and I’m afraid this is final installment of our first interview with Massad Ayoob. On a personal note, I can tell you that this was (no pun intended) a blast … Continue reading →

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The Massad Ayoob Chronicles, Part V

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Brad Kozak

If you’re just now joining the party, we strongly recommend that you go back and start at the beginning with Parts I thorough IV. If you enjoyed Part IV, on flying and the Suarez controversy, sit back and get ready … Continue reading →

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