CHICAGO, IL – A robbery attempt ended fatally for the assailant in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood early this morning, following a shootout with a 60-year-old concealed carry license holder. According to Chicago police, the incident occurred near the 1500 block of West 82nd Street, just before 5:30 a.m. The intended victim was using an ATM when approached by a man…
On the heels of Louisiana’s recent move to permitless carry, South Carolina is poised to become the 29th state to adopt Constitutional Carry laws, marking a significant advancement for gun rights advocates. The South Carolina Senate passed the Constitutional Carry Bill with a 28-18 vote, shortly after the House’s approval at an 86-33 vote. The approved bill permits any legally…
LAS VEGAS, NV – The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) has issued a warning to the community about a fake concealed carry weapons (CCW) instructor who has allegedly been conducting fraudulent CCW classes. The instructor, identified as Nephi Oliva, is accused of multiple charges including forgery, fraud or deceit in the course of occupation, and using personal identifying information…
WAGONER COUNTY, OK – In the early hours of last Saturday, a 74-year-old woman living alone in the Whitehorn Cove area, roughly 11 miles north of Wagoner, noticed an unexpected visitor on her property through her security cameras. Concerned by the sight of a man she did not recognize loitering on her front porch, she alerted her son-in-law, who resides…
BRIDGETON, NJ — A home invasion turned deadly in Cumberland County has put New Jersey’s strict ghost gun laws into sharp focus. Silvestre Marroquin, 31, was fatally shot in an Upper Deerfield residence after reportedly breaking in on Monday night. The homeowner, 24-year-old Kevin Lucero, informed police he acted in defense against two intruders. While not charged with the shooting,…
SAN ANTONIO, TX – In the pre-dawn hours of Tuesday, a routine morning turned deadly for a suspected car thief at the Oxford at Estonia apartments on Micron Drive. A resident, on his way to work, discovered an individual in the act of stealing his vehicle. The vehicle owner, armed and faced with the immediate situation, fired his weapon, resulting…
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…