“The persons inside [the home] heard the glass break, went to see what was going on and saw a person attempting to come in through the back window. Those residents of that house told that person to get back, get out, but that person continued to come into the home based on the information that we have so far.”
According to 2Action News, that’s when the North Philadelphia homeowners responded ballistically to repel the woman who kept crawling through their window.
“It appears that this is a case of a person defending oneself inside their own home,” [Philadelphia Police Inspector D.F. ] Pace said.
Yes. Yes it does. One of the residents fired multiple rounds at the home invader who won’t be invading any more homes again. Ever.
Then the inspector tossed out this tidbit:
Pace said the person who fired the fatal shots was licensed to carry.
He might as well have offered up a few facts about the state of the Argentine economy. Or China’s sinicization program in Tibet. Or the soaring price of vanilla beans in Madagascar. That’s how relevant the Inspector’s statement about the defender’s carry permit status was to the shooting of a home invader in the City of Brotherly Love.
This particular defensive gun use reportedly took place inside the residents’ home. For those of you who still wear N95 masks, that means the defender wasn’t carrying the firearm used outside the home…and therefore didn’t need a carry permit in order to stop a determined attacker.
The other good news for the defender in this case is that he lives in Pennsylvania, a state with a robust castle doctrine law. He was therefore entitled to defend himself in his own home with deadly force to repel the attacker without a duty to retreat.
That may seem like a given, but there are still a significant number of duty to retreat states, mostly in the northeast (surprise!), so it’s a really good idea to know the laws regarding armed self-defense in your state.
The lesson: have a gun, stay vigilant, and keep current on the laws where you live.
RUD (Rapid Unscheduled Death] is the prize for these idiots.
North Philadelphia man shoots, kills female burglar breaking into his home
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Nashville Man Watching TV in Bed Shoots Masked Intruder Who Demanded Money.
“Key Takeaways
A Nashville homeowner shot an intruder who demanded money in his bedroom on Saturday night.
The suspect, Derick Mercer, 45, was identified after the shooting and is recovering in a hospital.
Mercer faced charges of aggravated burglary and unlawful gun possession due to his felony status.
The case underscores the importance of self-defense rights and having firearms accessible in emergencies.
Criminals often disregard laws, highlighting the need for law-abiding citizens to defend themselves effectively.
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Oklahoma City Homeowner Shoots … Robber, Suspect in Critical Condition.
“Key Takeaways
A suspect is in critical condition after a homeowner shot them during … robbery in southwest Oklahoma City.
Police are investigating the incident but have not disclosed details about the parties involved or the circumstances of the shooting.
The case highlights the importance of self-defense rights and the castle doctrine in Oklahoma, which allows homeowners to defend against intruders.
Preparedness for home defense is crucial, including planning and understanding use-of-force laws in one’s state.
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ht* tps://www.usacarry.com/oklahoma-city-homeowner-shoots-alleged-robber-suspect-in-critical-condition/
Alaskan School District Considering Voluntary Concealed Carry Program for Qualified Teachers and Volunteers.
ht* tps://www.usacarry.com/alaskan-school-district-considering-voluntary-concealed-carry-program-for-qualified-teachers-and-volunteers/
Florida Governor Signs Bill Allowing Armed Volunteer Security Teams at Places of Worship Into Law.
“Key Takeaways
Florida’s new law allows armed volunteers to provide security at places of worship, taking effect on July 1, 2026.
The law exempts volunteers from professional licensure but requires them to hold a valid concealed weapon license and pass a background check.
Congregations can decide whether to organize security teams, ensuring they tailor security to their specific needs.
The legal use of force standards apply to volunteers under this law, requiring proper training and awareness of self-defense laws.
Bipartisan support for the law reflects a consensus on enhancing safety in faith communities without imposing excessive regulation.
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license to carry may not be relevant, but by stating it at the outset, the inspector heads off that line of questioning from leftists and gun control lunatics.
I’m just glad I live in Texas. The only “duty to retreat” belongs to the coroner with the perp in the body bag.
Now, suppose the homeowner looked around and found a baseball bat, then used it effectively. Would that make any difference in, for example, duty-to-retreat? How about and-to-hand and winning big time?