Self-Defense Stories Get Some Coverage in the Media

Theophilus · February 5, 2013, 08:43 PM

Don't know how many of you listen to NPR radio... but they had a fascinating 30 minute segment this afternoon about the defensive uses of firearms. The host invites any of his listeners who have had to pull a gun in self-defense to call in and tell their story. If you have the time to listen to it, it's 30 minutes well spent (you can listen to it, or read the text below it). Some of the stories have some evidently poor tactics, but it's about real people who in that moment really needed their guns. (and it's getting coverage in the mainstream media!)

http://www.npr.org/2013/02/05/171173...-the-aftermath

Rob Pincus · February 5, 2013, 10:37 PM

I was on the show... HEre are my thoughts on why it is important to "cross the lines" to win the middle:

NPR’s “Talk of the Nation” produces a very FAIR show on Defensive Firearms Use

-RJP

AndyWest · February 5, 2013, 11:29 PM

Mike Huckabee has also been recently featuring stories of civilians whose lives have been saved by owning firearms. Always good when this side of the story is told.

sigshepardo · February 6, 2013, 12:10 AM

Im more impressed than anything, that any media is actually covering that. Good for NPR.

Murdock · February 6, 2013, 11:19 AM

Rob: Good for you and NPR. I listened to Conan's show and thought you did an excellent job.

2damnold4this · February 6, 2013, 11:44 AM

+1 We need more of this positive exposure.

Madcap_Magician · February 6, 2013, 02:09 PM

From NPR? Really? Nice!

James K · February 6, 2013, 09:27 PM

I admit that I have become a bit discouraged trying to discuss guns with the dedicated anti-gunner. I have been called a lunatic, a murderer, a right-wing crazy, a Fascist, a Nazi, a baby killer. I have been told I not only have no right to own a gun, I have no right to an opinion, no right to speak, no right to live if I don't conform to the politically correct view and kneel at the feet of the current political leadership.

I once tried to become "friendly" with a beautiful young woman from the National Council to Ban Handguns.* She told me that those who opposed a gun ban "should be shot down in the streets until the gutters run with your blood." And those are the kind of people who claim they want "reasonable" laws and "sensible" solutions. And who claim they respect our Second Amendment rights. Sure.

*OK, I was trying to make out. I gave up the idea.

Jim

Jayster · February 9, 2013, 02:56 PM

I was really surprised to see NPR do a story on this.

The nation could do well to have more sensible self defense discussion.

There are too many people in high offices and the the media that live in a fantasy world where they think the need for self defense by the individual never exists.

Good on NPR for taking this discussion to their listeners.

scrubcedar · February 9, 2013, 03:49 PM

It's been my experience that NPR has a definite political slant, but watches the political winds very carefully and responds to protect their funding.
In 2010, when it was clear that the country was feeling very conservative, right before the 2010 elections they started talking about "balancing" their coverage.
If they are seeing the same signs about guns, this might be a very good sign.

Twmaster · February 11, 2013, 03:07 PM

Very interesting bit of radio.

The one thing that stuck out were the multiple encounters two of the callers claimed to have had.

Most of us will never have to break leather (or kydex) in our lives. But to have more than one encounter one has to wonder how many of the three S's are being broken?

February 5, 2013, 08:43 PM	#1
Theophilus Member Join Date: February 11, 2011 Location: Ozarks Posts: 92	Self-Defense Stories Get Some Coverage in the Media Don't know how many of you listen to NPR radio... but they had a fascinating 30 minute segment this afternoon about the defensive uses of firearms. The host invites any of his listeners who have had to pull a gun in self-defense to call in and tell their story. If you have the time to listen to it, it's 30 minutes well spent (you can listen to it, or read the text below it). Some of the stories have some evidently poor tactics, but it's about real people who in that moment really needed their guns. (and it's getting coverage in the mainstream media!) http://www.npr.org/2013/02/05/171173...-the-aftermath Last edited by Theophilus; February 5, 2013 at 08:55 PM.

February 5, 2013, 10:37 PM	#2
Rob Pincus Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 1998 Location: Hotels Posts: 3,668	I was on the show... HEre are my thoughts on why it is important to "cross the lines" to win the middle: NPR’s “Talk of the Nation” produces a very FAIR show on Defensive Firearms Use -RJP __________________ I.C.E. Training Company. LinkedIn Profile for Rob Pincus

February 5, 2013, 11:29 PM	#3
AndyWest Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 2011 Posts: 627	Mike Huckabee has also been recently featuring stories of civilians whose lives have been saved by owning firearms. Always good when this side of the story is told. __________________ Shoot smart. Shoot S-Mart.

February 6, 2013, 11:19 AM	#5
Murdock Senior Member Join Date: March 4, 2008 Location: Down East Maine Posts: 431	Rob: Good for you and NPR. I listened to Conan's show and thought you did an excellent job. __________________ The United States Marine Corps: Providing the enemies of America the opportunity to die for their countries since 1775. Semper fi.

February 9, 2013, 03:49 PM	#10
scrubcedar Senior Member Join Date: May 3, 2012 Location: Southwestern Colorado Posts: 507	It's been my experience that NPR has a definite political slant, but watches the political winds very carefully and responds to protect their funding. In 2010, when it was clear that the country was feeling very conservative, right before the 2010 elections they started talking about "balancing" their coverage. If they are seeing the same signs about guns, this might be a very good sign. __________________ Gaily bedight, A gallant knight In sunshine and in shadow, Had journeyed long, Singing a song, In search of El Dorado

February 6, 2013, 12:10 AM	#4
sigshepardo Senior Member Join Date: July 18, 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 150	Im more impressed than anything, that any media is actually covering that. Good for NPR.

February 6, 2013, 11:44 AM	#6
2damnold4this Senior Member Join Date: August 12, 2009 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 2,526	+1 We need more of this positive exposure.

February 6, 2013, 02:09 PM	#7
Madcap_Magician Senior Member Join Date: August 13, 2009 Location: MN Posts: 668	From NPR? Really? Nice!

February 6, 2013, 09:27 PM	#8
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	I admit that I have become a bit discouraged trying to discuss guns with the dedicated anti-gunner. I have been called a lunatic, a murderer, a right-wing crazy, a Fascist, a Nazi, a baby killer. I have been told I not only have no right to own a gun, I have no right to an opinion, no right to speak, no right to live if I don't conform to the politically correct view and kneel at the feet of the current political leadership. I once tried to become "friendly" with a beautiful young woman from the National Council to Ban Handguns.* She told me that those who opposed a gun ban "should be shot down in the streets until the gutters run with your blood." And those are the kind of people who claim they want "reasonable" laws and "sensible" solutions. And who claim they respect our Second Amendment rights. Sure. *OK, I was trying to make out. I gave up the idea. Jim

February 9, 2013, 02:56 PM	#9
Jayster Member Join Date: January 7, 2013 Posts: 74	I was really surprised to see NPR do a story on this. The nation could do well to have more sensible self defense discussion. There are too many people in high offices and the the media that live in a fantasy world where they think the need for self defense by the individual never exists. Good on NPR for taking this discussion to their listeners.

February 11, 2013, 03:07 PM	#11
Twmaster Member Join Date: April 23, 2012 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 35	Very interesting bit of radio. The one thing that stuck out were the multiple encounters two of the callers claimed to have had. Most of us will never have to break leather (or kydex) in our lives. But to have more than one encounter one has to wonder how many of the three S's are being broken?

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