Posted on 10/06/2023 6:09:25 AM PDT by george76
On September 28, a woman found herself in a domestic violence situation and was forced to take drastic measures to defend her life. The incident, which occurred at her apartment in Wilmington, North Carolina, further illustrates how important it is for women to be armed – especially when it comes to situations involving domestic violence.
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Anthony Parker, the woman’s estranged husband, physically assaulted her, but lost his life when she used her gun to stop him.
Wilmington police continue to investigate a suspected domestic violence-related shooting that claimed the life of Anthony Parker on the night of Sept. 28.
Parker was killed after what police say began as a domestic dispute at around 9:26 p.m. at 34 North Apartments.
A WPD representative said on Monday, Oct. 2, that a woman suspected of involvement in the shooting was granted a temporary restraining order against Parker on the day of the shooting.
In the 911 call obtained by WECT, the woman says that she has a restraining order against a man, but that he came to her house. The WPD representative said Monday that Parker took her phone likely the day before the shooting, and that she tracked her phone and met with police at the location she tracked the phone to. They said that he wouldn’t come to the door, so she was advised to take out warrants.
She told the dispatcher that she fired on shot from a weapon registered to her and that he ran.
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The woman was attempting to bathe her child when Parker confronted her. When the situation escalated, the woman shot Parker before he fled the scene. “I shot one shot, and he ran,” she told reporters. He was later found dead in a parking lot.
This incident highlights multiple important issues. For domestic violence victims, it is even more important to be armed. In this case, the woman had already placed a restraining order on her assailant. We can see how much protection that piece of paper afforded her. When faced with immediate violence, her only line of defense was her quick thinking and her firearm. There is no telling how this incident would have turned out if she had not been armed.
This is one of the biggest problems with the anti-gunner lobby. They insist that making it harder for law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms makes the nation less dangerous. In reality, it helps people protect themselves from those who hold no regard for the gun control laws the left claims will keep people safe. It is why I’m such a big proponent of women becoming gun owners. Firearms are an effective equalizer, when you're faced with someone who is physically stronger and faster.
There are several cases in which women have used guns to protect themselves from domestic abusers. Unfortunately, there are too many who become victims because they did not possess the means by which they could defend themselves from their attackers. It's a heartbreaking tragedy.
While society works to find additional solutions for domestic violence, the firearm, for many, remains a crucial ally, especially when law enforcement is unable to arrive quickly enough to diffuse the situation. The bottom line is that a restraining order cannot protect against an attacker like a firearm can.
“The bottom line is that a restraining order cannot protect against an attacker like a firearm can.”
Wife beaters don’t care about no steeenkin’ restraining orders. They do understand a pistol.
It has always my contention that when a judge issues a restraining order that it should be accompanied by the name of a good gun score, and an order to get training in use of firearms for self defense.
Babes ‘n Arms
The woman was attempting to bathe her child when Parker confronted her.
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Lacking details it appears she had the weapon on her person rather than locked up in a closet.
I assume this will go in the “Gun in the home is often used against domestic partner.” category.
Yeah. It falls into the category of more likely to cause the death of a family member rather than a random criminal. Lies by demonrats.
Good for her for having the firearm, and having it handy when needed. Yes. Keep it out of a toddler’s reach, but within your own reach. And teach a child about firearms in age appropriate ways as they get older. Doing so will lessen the chance of a firearms’ incident involving a child.
The piece of paper was of little assistance at the crucial moment of danger, although it will come in handy should she be charged by the prosecutor. It will support her defense that she was in fear for her life.
Too many women have bypassed the signs that told them not to trust the guy involved.
They need to learn to be more self-sufficient
Too many women have bypassed the signs that told them not to trust the guy involved.
They need to learn to be more self-sufficient
Had an ex who threatened me with harm.
I told him “You better get me in the first blow”—
HE said WHY
I said “Because you cannot keep your eyes open forever & when you fall asleep, I will use my largest cast iron frying pan & I WILL beat you to death”.
HE stared at me a LONG moment...
HE NEVER threatened me again.
I divorced him 6 months later. Got tired of all the lying.
You done gone and spilled the beans. Next you know, they’ll make it the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, Explosives and Cast Iron. Then the Congress will start passing “skillet control laws” to protect all them “innocent” abusive husbands.
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Teach your daughters to shoot because a restraining order is just a piece of paper.
I gotta stick up for the husband here. When he was shot he quickly left as to not bleed out on her carpet.
Definitely yes, that’s how the gun grabbers roll. “Another tragic case of gun violence in which a gun is used to kill a family member or an acquaintance, rather than an unknown intruder.”
I thing some type of award is justified…
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