Category Archives: DGU

DGU Attempted Arson

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Weerd Beard

I’m up in Maine today, and I just heard this story on the news: A 14-year-old boy was shot at a Gorham home in connection with an attempted arson around 11:45 p.m. Friday. Gorham police said Saturday that the male … Continue reading →

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Riveting Story

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Weerd Beard

Kevin has an amazing story up about a man who defended himself with a lowly Beretta Jetfire. Go read the whole thing, but I’ll quote this take-away. Lessons learned: 1. ALWAYS have your choice of firearm on your person. An … Continue reading →

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More From the Travyon Martin Shooting

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Weerd Beard

The Police have released the 911 tapes. Calls made to police show that a black teenager was terrified as he tried to get away from the white neighborhood watch volunteer who shot him, and that the volunteer was not defending … Continue reading →

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DGU Samurai Sword

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Weerd Beard

Good thing he had a gun! A man waving a samurai sword around at residents of a Jacksonville condominium complex was fatally shot early Saturday morning by a neighbor whose unit he tried to enter….Although it’s still early in the … Continue reading →

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WOW!

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Weerd Beard

Watch This

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The Elephant in the Room

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Weerd Beard

Clayton Cramer on Defensive gun use How often do such incidents happen? While the results from studies vary, the numbers are large. The National Crime Victimization Survey, for various procedural reasons, is at the low end, showing 108,000 such cases … Continue reading →

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Cato DGU Map

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Weerd Beard

Reader Cargosquid sent me a link to this map of compiled Defensive gun uses, it’s very thin right now I assume because its new, I’ll be tossing in a few stories not covered that I have in my DGU files. … Continue reading →

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I Wish Him Well

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Weerd Beard

Via Duck the Kroger Manager who shot a robber has resigned. A Kroger manager who fatally shot a would-be robber in a Northwestside store in December voluntarily quit Wednesday, but not before saying he thinks companies should allow employees to … Continue reading →

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Don’t Rob Waffle House

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Weerd Beard

Its almost as bad as robbing a gun shop Found this via John. Good to hear a Police Officer actually saying the right thing about conceal carry after it saves lives. Also good on the customer for doing everything right, … Continue reading →

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Interesting Fact to Consider

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Weerd Beard

An Update on Boyds Car-wash encounter. I spoke with the police, and let them know about the event. I provided as detailed a description of all the actors as best as I was able, and they have filed it as … Continue reading →

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