Tactical Atlas Firearm Blog
No Charges for Homeowner After Shooting Violent Intruder
by F Riehl, Editor in Chief
In Dothan, Alabama, a man was fatally shot by a homeowner after he forcefully entered the house and began assaulting an individual inside.
Armed Daughter Turns Back Trio of Colorado Springs Home Invaders
by F Riehl, Editor in Chief
Three masked intruders entered the house through an open backdoor while Grafft's daughter was outside with their dog.
Armed Brother Defends Sister & Kills Violent Ex-Boyfriend
by Rob Morse
Domestic abuse happens every day. How should we stop an attacker who is grabbing & controlling our loved one?
Texas Bathroom Burglar Shot & Nearly Killed by Armed Homeowner
by F Riehl, Editor in Chief
Upon arrival at the scene, officers found Cruz bleeding out on the bathroom floor. A responding officer applied a tourniquet to Cruz, effectively stopping the bleeding.
Drugged & Schizophrenic Son Killed While Attacking His Mom by Good Guy with a Gun
by Tred Law
Eva Strickland said she would not have survived the attack if her neighbor had not been there to protect her. The incident highlights the growing problem of mental health violence.
Armed Citizen Dog Walker Protects Life in Tragic But Justified Shooting
by Tred Law
Witnesses report Braxton's girlfriend managed to escape & encountered a man walking his dog. Braxton approached the man aggressively, making threats.
Armed Tennessee Homeowner Shoots Both & Kills 1 of 2 Home Invaders
by F Riehl, Editor in Chief
Masked men broke into the home & used a Taser on the family's dog & held the teenage son at gunpoint. The prepared homeowner grabbed his gun & shot the 2 men multiple times, killing one.
Alleged Car Burglar Was Shot By Homeowner in Arizona
by Tred Law
Family members witnessed 18-year-old Hassan Kamara & another person attempting to break into a car. Kamara pointed a gun at the homeowner, who was also armed.
Knife-Wielding Burglar Run Off By Home Owners’ Warning Shots
by Tred Law
The incident highlights the effectiveness of legal gun ownership and the display, or in this example, the discharge, of a legal weapon in deterring crimes.
How Sgt. Daniel Perry’s Social Media Led to His Conviction in Politically Biased Austin, Texas
by Dean Weingarten
In politically deep blue Austin, Texas, Sgt. Perry's online comments about self-defense against protestors were a major factor in the conviction by the jury.
Prepared Concealed Carry Holder Stops Robber with 3 Shots to the Torso
by Tred Law
The victim, who has a permit to carry a firearm, then drew his own weapon and fired at least ten shots at the would-be robber, who was hit three times in the torso.
Italy: Fatal Attack by Brown Bear, Threat of Expanding Bear Populations Worldwide
by Dean Weingarten
Andrea Papi was killed by an aggressive European brown bear (same essential species as the North American brown/grizzly bear). His death is part of the price of expanding wild bear populations worldwide.