Felon Has ‘Right to Possess Firearm for Self-Defense’
On Thursday, a three-judge panel of the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that felon Stephen Duarte has “the right to possess a firearm for self-defense.” court news service I got it. Duarte has been convicted of five felonies and was a member of a Los Angeles street gang. Mr. Duarte’s decision to uphold […]
Self-Ownership and the Right to Self-Defense
Self-defense is an ancient common law right under which necessary and reasonable force may be used to defend one’s person or property. As Sir Edward Coke expressed it in 1604: “The house of everyone is to him as his Castle and Fortress as well for defense against injury and violence . . . if thieves come […]
‘I Can’t Afford To Wait’: Oakland, California Residents Join Gun Club In Droves For Self-Defense As Crime Rises
Residents of Oakland, California have been joining a gun club since the start of the pandemic amid reports of rising crime and delayed police response, NBC Bay Area reported Monday. Most of the Bay Area Gun Club’s members from Oakland are women, the club told the outlet. The club has reportedly seen its membership swell […]
Stay safe with 4 self-defense tips from expert Rener Gracie: ‘Not an easy target’
As crime rates increase, life in America’s big cities can be scary at times for many people. To reduce the risk of conflict with violent people, it is important to know what to do in potentially dangerous situations. Renner Gracie, head jiu-jitsu instructor at California’s Gracie University, shares the most effective self-defense moves, especially when […]
New Orleans Police Chief Wants Ban on Concealed Carry for Self-Defense
New Orleans Police Superintendent Ann Kirkpatrick wants a gun-free zone in the city that would ban carrying for self-defense, even for licensed concealed carryers. 4WWL report Kirkpatrick said he is pushing for the zone in response to the Constitutional Carry Act signed by Gov. Jeff Landry (R) on March 5, 2024. “New Orleans is unique. […]
Wisconsin river stabbing suspect convicted after claiming self-defense in tubing fight
Nicolae Miu was found guilty Thursday of stabbing a high school student and injuring four others during a fight at a river in Wisconsin, claiming he acted in self-defense. On July 30, 2022, Miu and his friends were tubing in the Apple River when a fight broke out, resulting in the death of 17-year-old Isaac […]
Brady Campaign Falsely Claims Guns ‘Are Rarely Used Successfully in Self-Defense’
Claim: The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence says guns are “rarely used successfully in self-defense.” Verdict: False. According to an academic study by criminologist Gary Kleck of Florida State University, guns are used to protect life and property at least 760,000 times a year. Brady Campaign Web Page reveal Gun control groups say the […]
Self-defense for women: How not to be a target
9th degree black belt Diane Reeve Kirby is determined to make the men who attack her regret it. However, she has no illusions about how far her 35 years of training will take her. “Men are usually bigger and stronger than women, and that’s just a fact we have to accept,” says Kirby. Similarly, women […]
Judge Rules NBA Star Ja Morant Punched Teen in Self-Defense
A judge on Monday ruled that Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant claimed self-defense in a trial for punching a teenage boy during a heated argument. “Shelby County Circuit Court Judge Carol Chamney ruled Monday that Morant acted in self-defense when he punched then-17-year-old Joshua Holloway in the summer of 2022,” the newspaper reported. new […]
CO Dems Pass Bill Barring Self-Defense Concealed Carry in More Places
Colorado Senate Democrats passed a bill Wednesday that would ban concealed carry permit holders from being armed for self-defense in five new places. The bill, SB 24-131, uses the nickname “dangerous areas” to describe new areas where licensed concealed transport vessels would not be allowed to carry firearms to protect life. Watch — AWR Hawkins: […]