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Concealed Nation We Are Responsible Carry
- Houston Church Heroism: Security Guard Tackles Armed “Prophet” Carrying 100+ Rounds
by Brandon Curtis on April 10, 2026 at 20:02A 23-year-old man, Emmanuel Ahsono Mbwavi, is in custody after a vigilant security guard at Houston’s Eden Church tackled him as he allegedly reached for a loaded firearm during a Sunday service. Mbwavi, who was carrying a .22-caliber revolver and more than 100 rounds of ammunition, had allegedly written notes about killing the church’s pastor and claimed to be a “prophet called Warlock”. The post Houston Church Heroism: Security Guard Tackles Armed “Prophet” Carrying 100+ Rounds appeared first on Concealed Nation. Continue reading Houston Church Heroism: Security Guard Tackles Armed “Prophet” Carrying 100+ Rounds at Concealed Nation.
- “I’m Taking It Regardless”: How a Gas Station Theft Escalated into a South Side Stabbing
by Brandon Curtis on April 10, 2026 at 19:47A 43-year-old Circle K employee fatally wounded a 17-year-old boy with a knife early Thursday morning after a dispute over a beer theft turned physical. San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) officials stated the employee claimed he acted in “self-defense” after the teenager struck him during the altercation. The post “I’m Taking It Regardless”: How a Gas Station Theft Escalated into a South Side Stabbing appeared first on Concealed Nation. Continue reading “I’m Taking It Regardless”: How a Gas Station Theft Escalated into a South Side Stabbing at Concealed Nation.
- Murder Charges Dropped: Hartford Man Sentenced to Time Served in Case Turned Self-Defense
by Brandon Curtis on April 6, 2026 at 18:33James Chaney, a licensed firearm permit holder initially charged with murder in the 2024 deaths of two Hartford high school students, has been sentenced to time served after a successful self-defense claim. Prosecutors reduced the charges from murder to a misdemeanor count of second-degree breach of peace, concluding that the fatal stairwell shooting was a justified act of self-protection. The post Murder Charges Dropped: Hartford Man Sentenced to Time Served in Case Turned Self-Defense appeared first on Concealed Nation. Continue reading Murder Charges Dropped: Hartford Man Sentenced to Time Served in Case Turned Self-Defense at Concealed Nation.
- Professor’s “Double Life” Revealed: Self-Defense Ruling in Fatal Shooting of MTSU Sociologist
by Brandon Curtis on April 6, 2026 at 17:26District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway has officially cleared 27-year-old Todd Stanton in the December 2025 fatal shooting of Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) Professor Ashleigh E. McKinzie. The investigation revealed that McKinzie, who was wearing a plastic skull mask and brandishing a cocked handgun, was suffering from methamphetamine-induced paranoia when she ambushed Stanton’s vehicle on Smithville Highway. The post Professor’s “Double Life” Revealed: Self-Defense Ruling in Fatal Shooting of MTSU Sociologist appeared first on Concealed Nation. Continue reading Professor’s “Double Life” Revealed: Self-Defense Ruling in Fatal Shooting of MTSU Sociologist at Concealed Nation.
- The 10-Shot Verdict: Why Josue Pizarro’s Self-Defense Claim Faces “Overkill” Charges
by Brandon Curtis on April 6, 2026 at 17:20A Syracuse jury is currently deliberating the fate of 28-year-old Josue Pizarro, who is charged with second-degree murder for the 2024 daylight shooting of Jesus Carmona. While Pizarro claims he fired the initial shots in self-defense after being confronted by an armed Carmona, prosecutors argue the subsequent eight shots fired while the victim was on the ground constituted “overkill”. The post The 10-Shot Verdict: Why Josue Pizarro’s Self-Defense Claim Faces “Overkill” Charges appeared first on Concealed Nation. Continue reading The 10-Shot Verdict: Why Josue Pizarro’s Self-Defense Claim Faces “Overkill” Charges at Concealed Nation.
The Federalist Culture, Politics, Religion
- Here’s How Sotomayor And Jackson’s Temper Tantrums Are Causing Headaches For Kagan
by Shawn Fleetwood on April 10, 2026 at 19:32While Kagan tries to find ways to limit originalist outcomes, her fellow leftists are needlessly making reaching her objective more challenging.
- WaPo Thinks SCOTUS Upholding The Constitution Is A Bad Thing
by Shawn Fleetwood on April 10, 2026 at 17:52In his new article, Washington Post reporter Justin Jouvenal attempts to convince readers that SCOTUS has waged a war on ‘civil rights.’
- GOP Senators: Nuke The Filibuster, Pass The SAVE America Act
by M.D. Kittle on April 10, 2026 at 11:40Sen. Ron Johnson sees it as a kind of golden rule in dealing with nasty Dem politics: Do unto others before they do unto you.
- Usha Vance Is Making Maternity Fashion Hot Again
by Maisey Jefferson on April 10, 2026 at 11:37Usha Vance is revolutionizing maternity fashion, not just with her pastel spring fits, but with how these ensembles showcase her love for her family.
- How The Algorithm Stripped The Soul Out Of Songwriting
by Julianna Frieman on April 10, 2026 at 11:35Instead of being consumed in its entirety, a song fragment must typically succeed on social media before listeners seek out the full track.
