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Waffle House employee fired for shooting at fleeing robbers (VIDEO)

by Chris Eger

A former Georgia waitress is brushing up on her gun safety after she fired a shot in the air on the heels of three bandits who had threatened to shoot everyone during an armed robbery last week.

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8 fundamentals to consider before using force

by Jeffrey Denning

All gun owners need to know when they can use force to protect themselves. It’s important to know: ignorance of the law is no excuse for breaking it.

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Opinion: When is shooting someone in the back okay? (VIDEO)

by Jeffrey Denning

It’s a common belief that shooting someone in the back is always an act of murder. Believe it or not, there are times when shooting a person in the back can be justified as self defense.

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When police actions “shock the conscience”

by Jeffrey Denning

When it comes to police officers and the use of force, contrasting the standard by which courts used to judge officers with how they’re judged today is quite revealing.

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Shoot a pregnant lady—Really?

by Jeffrey Denning

Recently my article titled "20 rules for winning gunfights" garnered some attention—most notably when I mentioned being prepared to shoot anyone…even a pregnant woman. Allow me to explain.

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Opinion: Warning Shots — to shoot or not to shoot?

by Jeffrey Denning

A couple came home from church one evening. Nine men followed and harassed them. The woman called 911 and the man fired a gun into the air. The man was arrested for wanton endangerment. Let’s take a closer look.

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