If Only They Had A Gun

A Woodbridge, CT man has been released on bond after police said he broke into the apartment of an University of Connecticut student and raped her. When officers arrived, they reportedly said Frank Cirillo, 21, was found partially clothed attempting to force his way into a nearby apartment. Cirillo was reportedly taken into police custody and charged with home invasion, sexual assault in the first degree, burglary, criminal attempt burglary, criminal mischief, larceny and breach of peace.  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.