In a recent opinion piece for The Washington Post, a former staff writer described his harrowing experience with a home intruder and his decision not to use his firearm. While the writer’s restraint is commendable, the situation sheds light on several misconceptions and tactical errors regarding home defense. The op-ed mentions the writer’s hesitation to use his gun, stored trigger-locked…
MEBANE, NC – A tragic event unfolded this past Sunday morning, as a home invasion turned deadly. While the details are still emerging, the incident highlights the difficult choices individuals face when confronted with violent crime in their own homes. According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office police report, a 58-year-old man was forced to defend himself and his family…
ATLANTA, GA – While we at USA Carry never recommend firing warning shots, this recent incident in Atlanta serves as a stark reminder of the importance of self-defense preparedness. On February 28th, a man arrived at his ex-girlfriend’s residence on Beecher Road around 12:46 am, escalating an ongoing dispute. According to an Atlanta PD report, he confronted her family outside…
On February 28, 2024, the Louisiana House passed Senate Bill 1 in a majority 75-28 vote. The bill, authored by USPSA Grand Master and member of the Louisiana Senate, was pushed through the House with little opposition. Previously, Louisiana had a bill land on the desk of the former governor, John Bel Edwards, only to be swiftly vetoed. Senate Bill…
SAN ANTONIO, TX – In the early hours of Tuesday morning, around 3:30 a.m., a homeowner witnessed two individuals attempting to break into his car on Caribou Creek, near the intersection of Farm-to-Market 78 and Woodlake Parkway. The homeowner, armed with a handgun, confronted the would-be burglars, resulting in him opening fire and hitting one of the suspects in both…
Louisiana is on the brink of becoming the 28th state to embrace constitutional carry, marking a monumental triumph for the Second Amendment and the rights of its law-abiding citizens. The Louisiana House has resoundingly passed Senate Bill 1 with a vote of 75-28, a move that not only exemplifies the state’s commitment to the fundamental right of self-defense but also…
CHICAGO, IL -In a response to an attempted robbery, a jewelry store employee turned the tables on a would-be thief in Chicago’s bustling Loop area, leaving the assailant with more than he bargained for. The incident, which took place shortly before 11 a.m. on Saturday in the first block of North Wabash, ended with the suspect fleeing the scene, wounded…
ST. LOUIS, MO – Early Wednesday morning, a break-in at a historic Masonic lodge in St. Louis’s Central West End ended with the intruder being fatally shot. The confrontation occurred at the Tuscan Lodge No. 360 A.F. & A.M., a building recognized on the National Register of Historic Places since 1975, located mere blocks from Forest Park. Authorities reported that…
DENISON, TX – A confrontation that ended with a critically injured intruder unfolded when a homeowner was forced to shoot a man who attacked him with a hammer. This incident occurred on McCraw Lane, where Grayson County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to the scene. The attacker, uninvited and unknown to the homeowner, attempted to force entry and, upon succeeding, assaulted…
The West Virginia House has passed HB 4299, a bill that could significantly alter the landscape of school safety in the state. Spearheaded by Delegate Smith, this legislation aims to authorize elementary and secondary school teachers to carry concealed firearms and be designated as School Protection Officers (SPOs). The bill’s passage represents a proactive approach to enhancing security measures in…