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Video: Road Raging N.C. Man Opens Fire

March 27, 2013

A North Carolina man is facing multiple charges and up to four years in prison if convicted in a violent road rage encounter in which he opened fire on a truckload of young men.

Activist To Hand Out Shotguns In High-Crime Areas

March 27, 2013

A Tucson, Ariz., activist said he plans to hand out free shotguns in three high-crime neighborhoods to help citizens and police deter criminal activity. A city councilman called the plan "absolute lunacy."

Wis. Sheriff: 911 No Longer Best Option

January 28, 2013

Milwaukee County Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr. urged citizens to arm themselves rather than calling 911 and waiting for a police response in a radio ad that has drawn criticism from elected leaders.

Run, Hide, Fight

September 12, 2012

The city of Houston produced this video to offer practical tips to civilians for an active-shooter incident, instructing workers to lock doors behind them, silence their cellphones, and as a last resort, do everything they possibly can to take the shooter down.

Dairy Queen Clerk Shoots, Kills Sword-Wielding Robber

August 21, 2012

Video surveillance footage has confirmed the account of the clerk of a Las Vegas Dairy Queen, who fatally shot a robbery suspect who threatened him with a samurai-type sword.

Off-Duty Fla. Cop Subdues Salesman's Accused Killer

July 30, 2012

After hearing gunshots, an off-duty Collier County (Fla.) Sheriff's sergeant left her Cape Coral home and apprehended the man charged with fatally shooting a door-to-door seafood salesman.

Home Invader Shot with Korean War Gun

May 9, 2012

Fred Ricciutti, 84, fired a German Luger he used while fighting the Korean War at Raymond Hiles, 25, early Tuesday morning. Hiles was standing in the doorway with a screwdriver and stun gun.

In Defense of George Zimmerman

May 3, 2012

Politicians and law enforcement administrators often credit law enforcement with the safety enjoyed in nicer neighborhoods. We don't deserve the credit. Safe neighborhoods are not made so by quality policing.

Trayvon Martin Shooter Arrested, Faces 2nd-Degree Murder

April 11, 2012

George Zimmerman, the neighborhood watch volunteer who claims he shot Trayvon Martin in self-defense, faces a second-degree murder charge, a special prosecutor announced today.

'Stand Your Ground' Law At Center of Fla. Shooting

March 22, 2012

Florida is among 21 states with a "Stand Your Ground Law," which gives people wide latitude to use deadly force rather than retreat during a fight. The Florida law lets police on the scene decide whether they believe the self-defense claim.

Stop Making Victims

January 3, 2012

Not resisting is fine when all Joe Thug wants is a wallet or purse. But if he wants to kill, it's time to resist. Hopefully the would-be victim has a gun or a knife but if not there's bricks, rocks, car keys, elbows, knees, feet, fists...

Michigan May Allow Residents To Carry Stun Guns

December 1, 2011

Michigan would become the 45th state to allow residents to carry stun guns for self-defense if Gov. Rick Snyder signs a measure now circulating in the state's legislature. Wisconsin added its name to the list on Nov. 1.

Krav Maga for Women in LE

May 5, 2011

Krava Maga is a hand-to-hand combat system that teaches striking, wrestling, and grappling and it has been adopted by many law enforcement trainers as an effective approach for street fights and jail scuffles. It offers plenty of tools to the smaller deputy or officer who finds herself under attack by a larger suspect.

C2

January 3, 2011

TASER offers its C2 as a self-defense electronic control device for professional security, off-duty protection and other scenarios. The C2 is built with technology similar to the law enforcement model (X26) and can be employed at a range of 15 feet or less.

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