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From:
The American Rifleman
August, 1997

Studies indicate that firearms are used over two million times a year for personal protection, and that the presence of a firearm, without a shot being fired, prevents crime in many instances. Shooting usually can be justified only where crime constitutes an immediate imminent threat to life limb or in some cases property. Anyone is free to quote or reproduce these accounts. Send clippings to: "The Armed Citizen," 11250 Waples Mill Rd., Fairfax, VA 22030

An El Cajon, California, woman was relaxing with her two-year-old child when she heard a noise in a bedroom and decided to investigate. Upon finding an unknown male intruder there, she picked up a handgun and yelled, "Go away!" but the man advanced. A second warning from the woman went unheeded so she shot the housebreaker once in the chest. The man left the house and fell unconscious in the street where police arrested him. (The Union-Tribune, San Diego, CA, 5/13/97)

Two armed men strode into Danny Crosby's Baton Rouge, Louisiana, jewelry store, stealing 21 watches before running from the scene. Crosby and his son chased after them with firearms of their own. The elder Crosby tackled one of the suspects, who wriggled free and cut loose with several close-quarters shots at his captor. Both Crosbys returned fire, hitting the thug at least twice. The other suspect escaped. It is believed a burglary at the store earlier that week may have been committed by the same suspects. (The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA, 5/1/97)

"I was in fear of my life every second, and every second seemed like forever," Wethersfield, Connecticut, jewelry store owner Bill Murray said. Two men armed with stun guns entered his business, beat him and wrapped his head and hands with duct tape. As his store was being ransacked, Murray broke free of his bonds, grabbed a .38 pistol and shot and wounded one of the thieves. The second suspect made off with a bag of rare coins and jewelry, but a tear in the bag left a trail of valuables that police were able to follow to the suspect's hiding place a short distance away. Both suspects were arrested on burglary and assault charges. (The Courant, Hartford, CT, 4/25/97)

Hearing a call for help from a man whose briefcase had been stolen, Houston, Texas, District Judge Werner Voight gave pursuit to the man's assailant. Confronting the thief, the judge demanded he drop the briefcase. The briefcase-snatcher did, but began beating Voight. Voight, a concealed-carry permit holder, drew his 9 mm semi-automatic pistol and fired once, but the beating continued. The judge fired two more times, fatally striking his attacker. The man had a history of mental health problems as well as a criminal record. (The Chronicle, Houston, TX, 4/30/97)

David Kennedy Wiggins of East Gadsden, Alabama, lives by the golden rule, but carries a .38 pistol for good measure. When an armed man entered his pawn shop one afternoon and pointed a gun at him, Wiggins drew his own pistol and shot his assailant in the chest. The man fled, but a suspect fitting the description given to police was arrested and charged with attempted armed robbery at a hospital later that evening. The suspect had a drug-related criminal history. No charges have been filed against Wiggins. (The Times, Gadsden, AL, 4/18/97)

Shirley Croxton returned to her Baton Rouge, Louisiana, home one afternoon to find an unfamiliar vehicle in her driveway. Croxton immediately dialed 911 and then asked two neighbors to assist her in detaining the suspects who were still in her home. The neighbors armed themselves and ordered the burglars from the home. As a trio of bandits filed out of the house, it was discovered they were carrying firearms taken from the residence. They were quickly disarmed and held for police. (The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA, 5/8/97)

J.C. Moore of Forestdale, Alabama, had little doubt as to what was happening when two armed and masked men burst into his jewelry store. The two thugs held guns on Moore and his sons and commenced looting the establishment. When one of the suspects dropped his bag of plunder, it offered Moore the diversion he needed to grab his pistol and open fire. Both suspects were wounded, one of them fatally, but the other was able to flee before being apprehended alone with a getaway driver. Police said, "A lot of people are arming themselves; it's self-preservation." (The News, Birmingham, AL, 4/9/97)

After a fellow merchant's wife and son were killed during a hold-up, Fred Higgs of Augusta, Georgia, began carrying a firearm. "I had to be prepared to defend my life or any customers," Higgs said. Early one morning, Higgs, who had fallen asleep in his store, awoke to find an intruder. He grabbed a .38 revolver and confronted the burglar. When the man drew his arm rearward to strike Higgs with a crowbar, the businessman fired two fatal shots. (The Chronicle, August, GA, 5/7/97)

A San Bruno, California, man whose car had been burglarized several times was determined that the next time would be unsuccessful for the robbers. Early one morning, the man found two suspects breaking into his car. He called 911, then detained the burglars at gunpoint until police arrived. One of the suspects was armed with an illegally carried handgun. (The Examiner, San Francisco, CA, 4/27/97)

Jacksonville, Florida, store owner Hong In Kim had just been held up by two gun-toting criminals when he armed himself with a shotgun and pursued the felons. The men traded shots with Kim, who hit one of the assailants. The second suspect fled and was apprehended after hiding under a house. Kim is not expected to be charged as he was defending himself, police said. (The Times Union, Jacksonville, FL, 4/26/97)

Jerry Sanchez was surprised to see a gun being pointed in his face and a young crook demanding money from him at his Denver, Colorado, store. The felon was even more surprised when Sanchez slapped his hand away and drew his own .45 cal. revolver from under the counter. The man and an accomplice fled without a shot being fired. (Rocky Mountain News, Denver, CO, 4/9/97)

If you have had a firsthand “Armed Citizen” experience,
call NRA-ILA Grassroots at (800) 392-8683.

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