Cleveland CHL-holder defends own life when violently attacked by two armed robbers

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by Chad D. Baus

WOIO (CBS Cleveland) is reporting that a 24 year-old concealed handgun licensee was forced to defend his own life after two armed robbers beat and pistol-whipped him inside his own home.

From the article:

19 Action News has learned the 24-year-old homeowner returned home and was approached by two men in his driveway who attempted to rob him. The suspects forced the homeowner inside the home. The homeowner reports he was beaten and pistol whipped.

At one point, the victim managed to get his personal weapon and fired in the direction of the suspects, hitting both.

One male suspect was pronounced dead on scene by EMS. The second male suspect was arrested a short time later, about a block away, with a gunshot wound to the knee. The second suspect remains under arrest and is at Metro being treated for injuries.

The homeowner is a CCW permit holder.

A complete list of known incidents involving Ohio CHL-holders defending themselves is available here.

Chad D. Baus is the Buckeye Firearms Association Secretary, and BFA PAC Vice Chairman.

BOOK REVIEW: Emily Gets Her Gun…But Obama Wants to Take Yours

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By Jim Irvine

I’ve had the pleasure of hearing Emily Miller address groups to tell her story of becoming a D.C. gun owner several times. Emily is a delightful person, has an interesting story to tell and does a great job telling it. She has won numerous awards for her series, “Emily Gets her Gun” which appeared in the Washington Times. Her book, by the same title, details her journey from an innocent crime victim to gun owner and more. The book alternates chapters on Emily’s trials of legally buying a gun in D.C. and political discussions on Mayors Against Illegal Guns, school massacres and current topics related to the Second Amendment.

I actually would have been more excited about the book without the “But Obama Wants to Take Yours,” as I really wanted to know about her experience getting a gun in D.C., but figured I already knew everything I needed to know about Obama’s hostilities. Miller points out that gun-grabbing politicians are motivated by their “want to disarm the populace and have more control of their citizens.” (emphasis added) She is exactly right and explains this concept well.

It turned out that my favorite chapter in the book had nothing to do with Emily getting her gun, but was Chapter 12 – “The Bloomberg Factor.” Not only was this my favorite chapter, it is worth getting this book if that is the only chapter you read. While many are discussing “mandatory training” and “mandatory background checks,” I suggest that this chapter should be mandatory reading for all gun owners, and anyone else who cares about individual freedoms. It explains perfectly the battle we are fighting, and the importance of winning.

Toledo homeowner fights back during attempted home invasion

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by Chad D. Baus

WTVG (ABC Toledo) reported recently that a man defended himself and his girlfriend when a man forced his way through a window in an attempted home invasion.

From the article:

A Toledo man is recovering after he was shot, possibly during an attempted home invasion, Thursday morning.

Antione Garrett told police he and his girlfriend woke up to the sound of someone breaking into their home on the 3600 block of Laybourn.

He told investigators, when the suspect came in through a window, Garret fired a handgun at him multiple times, and the crook took off.

A short time later, Toledo firefighters were called to a home in the 3700 block of Burton, not far from the original call on Laybourn.

That’s where they found Randy Estrada, 21, with gunshot wounds. They took him to Toledo Hospital for treatment. He is expected to recover.

Officials have yet to officially connect Estrada to the break-in. At this time, there’s no word on if he will be arrested or charged with anything.

Under Ohio’s Castle Doctrine law, which took effect in 2008, if someone unlawfully enters or attempts to enter the owner’s occupied home or temporary habitation, or occupied car, citizens have an initial presumption that they may act in self defense.

Chad D. Baus is the Buckeye Firearms Association Secretary, and BFA PAC Vice Chairman.

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