Police in Tuscaloosa say a shooting in the early evening hours of July 12 appears to be a clear case of self‑defense.
Gun‑control advocates often claim that defensive gun uses are rare, but even CDC‑linked surveys estimate high levels of firearm self‑defense across the country. Millions of law‑abiding Americans carry every day for one reason: to protect themselves when danger shows up uninvited.
According to investigators, a man attempted to rob a Circle K gas station, the kind of crime that usually happens late at night, but criminals don’t punch a clock. Witness statements and surveillance footage reportedly show the armed citizen reacting to an immediate threat.
Police have not charged the individual who fired in self‑defense. The alleged robber was taken to the hospital with critical injuries, and his current condition remains unknown.
While gun‑control activists continue pushing to restrict public carry, the reality is simple: criminals don’t obey gun laws. That’s why they’re criminals. Disarming the public only tilts the balance of power further in their favor.
The right to defend yourself is inherent, natural, and not something the government can regulate out of existence.
