“‘Ninety-seven percent of gun deaths are from handguns which did not even make the list of banned firearms in this bill,’ she continued, ‘indicating that this bill is politically motivated and designed to make people feel like the ‘gun violence’ problem is being solved when all this bill really does is infringe upon the 2nd Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens.'” – Fox News, January 26, 2023

“A 33-year-old man pulled out a gun and attempted to rob the 25-year-old male victim. However, the victim then produced a weapon of his own, and there was an exchange of gunfire.” – Fox News, January 21, 2023

“Therefore, as the Custodian of the Jail and Chief Law Enforcement Official for LaSalle County, that neither myself nor my office will be checking to ensure that lawful gun owners register their weapons with the State, nor will we be arresting or housing law-abiding individuals that have been arrested solely with non-compliance with this Act.” – Hot Air, January 14, 2023

“People deserve to be able to defend themselves and for our city to honor that is just a tremendously inspiring thing to me; It’s a bold statement from our new majority that says your rights are protected in Lynchburg.” – WDBJ 7 (Virginia), January 10, 2023

“Rheams was on parole after being incarcerated for nearly 20 years for armed robbery. Police also said Rheams was connected to a carjacking that took place just hours before he forced his way into the home on Sunday.” – Fox News, January 9, 2023

“Dan worshiped at Holy Redeemer by the Sea Catholic Parish and was a member of the Knights of Columbus Annunciata Council 8759. He was awarded the “Family of the Month” award from the KOC for supporting and strengthening Christian Family Life. Dan was also involved in the Pro Life initiative and supported the local Pregnancy Resource Center.” – The Outer Banks Voice (North Carolina), January 9, 2023

“The property owner then tried to help him get his car unstuck when Larios became angry and grabbed an axe from the trunk of his car. He then began swinging the axe in a threatening way.” – Fox News, January 7, 2023

“The suspect rammed the homeowner gate and ‘aggressively’ tried to get inside the home, deputies said.” – Fox News, January 7, 2023

“‘The person he shot was in the process of committing robbery and consequently his use of force in defense of himself and innocent third parties is completely justified in Texas,’ former Houston police officer, now lawyer, Thomas Nixon told KPRC-TV. ‘He was reasonably in fear of serious bodily injury or death.'” – Fox News, January 7, 2023