Posts about "encounter"
Memphis Tenant Shoots Masked Burglar Caught Hauling His TV Out the Door
MEMPHIS, TENN. — A Northeast Memphis man opened fire on a masked intruder he caught trying to carry his television out of his apartment, police say, leaving the suspect hospitalized in critical condition. It happened around 3:15 p.m. in the 6600 block of West Quailbrook Cove at the Greenbrook a...
Front Line Friday #21: De-escalation Training That Actually Transfers
The gap between classroom de-escalation performance and street application, what the research shows about verbal technique under stress, and what distinguishes training that transfers from training that produces a certificate.
The Fleeing Suspect Trap: Memphis Resident Shoots Burglar Stealing TV, Could Face Charges
A residential burglary took a violent and critical turn on Tuesday afternoon at the Greenbrook at Shelby Farms apartment complex in Northeast Memphis. A tenant returned home to find a masked stranger dismantling his entertainment system, leading to a dynamic shooting that spilled out the back doo...
Curious Relics #135: Two Guns, One Name – The Colt 1862 Police Part II
Welcome back, folks! Last time around we kicked off a four-part look at the Colt 1862 Police revolver, covering the design philosophy that produced it, the Civil War timing that hampered its sales, the factory fire that made things worse, and the conversion craze that ate up the majority of survi...
Do Cops Shoot Too Many Pet Dogs?
This content is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without the express permission of GunsAmerica.com and BAAANG Media LLC. Do Cops Shoot Too Many Pet Dogs? Is this really a story about trigger-happy cops? Or is it also a story about irresponsible dog owners? The posting Do Cops Shoot Too Many ...
Pepper Spray Fails, Armed Texas Woman Shoots Ex During Alleged Home Attack
A Fort Worth woman reportedly tried pepper spray before shooting an ex-boyfriend who police say entered her home without permission and attacked her.
One Horse Express Rifle Brings Forced Reset Tech Factory Installed
The new One Horse Express Rifle pairs a factory-installed Atrius Forced Reset Selector with a tuned 16-inch AR-15 platform, giving shooters a ready-to-run option without the usual aftermarket fitting headaches.
Front Line Friday #20: In-Car First Aid and Trauma Kit Configuration
What belongs in a patrol vehicle trauma kit beyond the issued IFAK, how to organize it for access under stress, and the consumable rotation discipline that keeps it functional when it matters.
Colorado Supreme Court: Workers Can’t Be Fired for Defending Themselves on the Job
DENVER, CO — The Colorado Supreme Court ruled this week that employers cannot automatically fire a worker for defending themselves on the job. I see it as a solid win for the principle that your right to self-defense follows you to work. The case began with Mary Ann Moreno, a 72-year-old clerk ...