If Only They Had A Gun

An apartment building handyman allegedly stabbed two tenants several times during a robbery and has been charged with two counts of attempted murder, Chicago police said Sunday. Thaddeus Gunnell, 36, of the 300 block of 154th Place, Calumet City, has also been charged with two counts of home invasion for the incident that happened about 6 a.m. Saturday in the 5000 block of South Cornell Ave., Chicago. Police say he entered the apartment of a 48-year-old man and 50-year-old woman, armed with a knife, and demanded money. When the woman refused, Gunnell allegedly stabbed her several times. When the man came to her aid, Gunnell also allegedly stabbed him several times.  More information here.

In the above situation, and countless others, innocent people have been harmed by the action of a criminal. Had there been an armed, law abiding citizen in the area, tragedy may very well have been averted. Americans use guns for self defense every 13 seconds, and that is perhaps the best reason to have a gun. These people are certainly glad they had a gun for self defense.