If Only They Had A Gun

Authorities are searching for suspects in a home invasion that took place early Tuesday morning at 700 Walsh Avenue in Scottsboro, Alabama. Nequita Denise Atherley, 22, of Scottsboro and Richard Leon Bush, 19, of Scottsboro are reportedly charged with robbery first degree and burglary first degree after allegedly breaking into a random residence, armed with a weapon while the victims were present at 1:35 a.m. Tuesday.  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.