In Madison, Indiana, a homeowner installed additional security cameras after his garage was broken into. However, this didn’t prevent a 4am home invasion the day after Christmas. Apparently undeterred from security cameras, two men are dead after a home invasion. Two men were shot and killed during an alleged home invasion in Jefferson County, Indiana, […]
Man shot, killed during attempted break-in
This story describes a 2am attempted break in to a home. A couple heard someone trying to break in, they prepared to defend themselves and gunfire happened while one of them was calling 911. A caller told dispatchers that her boyfriend heard someone trying to break in and he went to grab his gun. On […]
Man Defends Family during 1am Home Break-In
Phoenix police responded to a report of shots fired: Police say several armed suspects forced themselves inside the home. That’s when a man inside the house was armed and began firing at the group of suspects, striking one of them. Authorities say the rest of the suspects ran off from the area. Once officers arrived, […]
Be ye angry, and sin not
Is anger in itself a sin? This verse seems to tell us that it is not, but can lead to sin. Ephesians 4:26-27 says, Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: Neither give place to the devil. If we Christians are allowed to be angry, then what […]
Girsan 2311 Brat
The Turkish company Girsan has released a stubby 2011 pistol chambered in either 9mm or 45acp. Both pistols feature a short 3.4″ barrel and full size grips, with 17 round capacity (9mm) and 11 round capacity (45acp). They’re dubbed the “Brat.” While I’ve not handled this particular variant, we have tested the larger size pistols […]
“If you want to break into someone’s home, you should expect to be shot.”
Just after 9 p.m. Thursday, the Manatee County [FL] homeowner saw the two men entering the back of his house on his video surveillance system, according to authorities. “He knew something bad was about to happen and he didn’t stall,” MCSO Sheriff Rick Wells said during a press conference Friday. “He grabbed his firearm [and] […]
Taurus GX2: Economical Compact with a Rail
Taurus just announced their GX2, a striker-fired compact pistol with 13 round capacity and a rail. At the price point (I found it under $250 on the web), you might forgive that it doesn’t have an optic cut. We have provided our premium holsters for Taurus products (fitted with a light) in the past. Is […]
I’m Just Human
This week I was reading in Matthew, and something struck me. Matthew 5:48: Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. This instruction from Jesus is striking. He doesn’t say any of the following: Jesus provides instructions in Matthew 5, then tells us to be perfect. He knows this […]
Laugo Alien for Concealed Carry?
Laugo Arms appears ready to offer an Alien with a 4 inch barrel, a flush fit 15 round magazine, and an external safety. Though I’m not certain many people will carry a pistol this expensive ($6,308), it’s nice to have the option. Check out a video on the Alien Remus here: At 4:14 in to […]
“Did I really just see what I just saw?”
This story from Polk County, Florida highlights the need to properly process a situation after waking up. It was just after 11:30 p.m. Tuesday when Coles said he woke up to the sound of his dog barking. “He actually had my daughter’s book bag on,” John Coles said. “As I looked out of my room […]