If there is a gun in your house, you are much more likely to be shot and killed by a family member brandishing it than by an intruder.
+ In the U.S., the proportion of murder victims who knew their assailants to victims killed by strangers is about 3-to-1. (Source: U.S. Department of Justice.)
Sensible Gun Owner and 2nd Amendment Enthusiast, Christy Sheats, in March:
“It would be horribly tragic if my ability to protect myself or my family were to be taken away, but that’s exactly what Democrats are determined to do by banning semiautomatic weapons.”
Sensible Gun Owner and 2nd Amendment Enthusiast, Christy Sheats, in June:
According to investigators, Christy Sheats had pulled her daughters and husband, Jason, together for a family meeting.
During the meeting, investigators say Christy Sheats held up a gun and shot both girls.
Jason and both daughters managed to run outside through the front door. Madison collapsed and died. Jason ran to the end of the cul-de-sac.
Taylor ran to the street and investigators say Christy followed, shooting Taylor again. Witnesses say Christy went back into the home to reload and then shot Taylor one more time. Tayor was flown to Memorial Hermann Hospital, where she died.