SAN ANTONIO, TX – In San Antonio, a noticeable increase in residents using firearms to defend themselves has been observed, as two separate incidents on Thursday morning demonstrated effective self-defense, according to local police. The first incident occurred in an apartment in the 8700 block of Marbach. A resident confronted an intruder attempting to force entry into his home shortly after 7:30 a.m. The confrontation escalated when the intruder claimed to live there, leading to the resident shooting the intruder in the stomach. The injured intruder was later treated at a hospital for non-li ..read more

SAN ANTONIO, TX – In a harrowing incident on the Northwest Side of San Antonio, a woman was shot after she and a man stepped outside to investigate noises they believed were from someone attempting to burglarize vehicles. This incident underscores the risks of leaving the safety of one’s home to check on suspicious activities. The shooting occurred around 9:40 p.m. at an apartment complex in the 4900 block of Gus Eckert Road, close to Fredericksburg and Huebner roads. According to local media, upon hearing noises outside, the pair ventured into the parking lot to confirm their suspicions. Howe ..read more

No, this is not an April Fools’ joke. From Slovenia, a company has launched what might sound like a futuristic concept out of a sci-fi movie: PaintCam, a security system that defends your home by firing paintballs and tear gas pellets at intruders. But behind the high-tech allure, significant legal and ethical questions loom. Introducing PaintCam PaintCam isn’t just another home security camera; it’s the world’s first smart paintball-firing security system. Designed to enhance home safety, PaintCam combines video surveillance with active deterrence measures. The system is equipped with state-o ..read more

ATLANTA, GA – In the early hours of a Sunday morning in Atlanta, an altercation at the Monaco Hookah Lounge escalated into gunfire, resulting in one man being wounded. The incident adds to the troubled history of this establishment, which has witnessed multiple shootings in recent years. According to the WSBTV, Atlanta police responded to a call just before 2 a.m. about a shooting at the lounge located on Trinity Avenue in southwest Atlanta. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 26-year-old man with a gunshot wound. Investigators quickly pieced together that the injured man had been previo ..read more

One of the realities of being the victim of any crime is that you are always one step behind the assailant. They always have the initiative. They choose the place and the time, and they make the first move. All you can do is react. That makes it critically important to take advantage of whatever opportunities you can to be proactive. Is Worrying About Surveillance Paranoia? USACarry recently ran an excellent article discussing the Pre-Attack Behavior of Active Killers. In the article, the author pointed out that people intending to carry out an attack often exhibi ..read more

SURPRISE, AZ – A dramatic early morning defense unfolded in Surprise, Arizona, as a homeowner confronted two intruders, leading to a shooting that resulted in non-life-threatening injuries for one suspect. On April 22, 2024, shortly after 4 a.m., local law enforcement was alerted to a potential break-in at a residence near the intersection of 140th Avenue and Waddell Road. The homeowner, alert to the intrusion, quickly informed the authorities and within a short period confirmed having taken defensive action by firing at the intruders. The situation escalated when another 9-1-1 call came in, r ..read more

MARRERO, LA – In the early hours of Sunday morning, a violent home invasion in Marrero, Louisiana, resulted in a double shooting, leaving a woman and her estranged husband hospitalized. The incident occurred at a residence on Burnley Drive just before 3 a.m., according to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office. NOLA.com reported that Derrick Miller, 35, forcefully entered the home seeking to confront his estranged wife and her current boyfriend. Upon Miller’s forced entry and subsequent threats during an ensuing confrontation, the 32-year-old boyfriend, whose identity has not been disclosed, re ..read more

For anyone paying attention and not living in willful denial, the open southern border to the Continental United States poses an enormous threat to security and economic stability. The staggering numbers of illegal border crossings in the past several years are scary, and we will reap the consequences. One such consequence is, and will continue to be, an increase in certain criminal enterprises. Further, we may see terror attacks conducted by operatives who have been allowed to literally just walk in. Those who dismiss such concerns will continue to do so, even after t ..read more

Tennessee is on the verge of implementing a significant legislative measure that could see teachers and faculty members carrying firearms on school grounds, a move that is seen by many as a step towards bolstering school safety. This follows a decisive vote in the state legislature, where the bill received strong support, passing with a vote of 68-28 in the House on April 23, 2024. The bill, SB 1325, which now awaits Governor Bill Lee’s signature, is designed to provide an added layer of security in educational institutions across the state. It comes as a direct response to increasing concerns ..read more

Muncie, IN – A dramatic scene unfolded at KT Pawn in Muncie, Indiana, when a man allegedly wielding a blunt instrument attacked two employees, leading to one of the employees shooting the assailant in self-defense. The incident occurred early Friday morning, prompting an immediate response from the Muncie City Police following a distress call at 9:17 a.m. Local media reported that upon police arrival at 424 E. 13th St., officers learned that a male intruder had entered the pawn shop and began assaulting the staff members. Deputy Police Chief Melissa Criswell reported that both employees sustai ..read more