The Armed Citizen May 2009

Police believe an armed intruder may have used a sliding glass door to enter the home of Heath Miller, a popular middle school music teacher. Millers dogs began barking, waking Miller and his wife. Miller retrieved his .38-caliber pistol and readied himself as the masked intruder approached the bedroom door. It is unclear who fired the first shot. When the exchange of gunfire ended, the intruder lay dead. The Millers were not injured. (Palm Beach Post, West Palm Beach, Fla., 02/16/09)
RICHARD CREED HAD just finished helping a customer at his insurance agency when two men burst in wearing masks and carrying pistols. Police say the intruders forced Creed to an office in the rear of the store, which, unbeknownst to them, was where he stored a revolver. Creed kept his cool as they neared his gun. "It was none of the flashy lights," he explained. "It was, 'If you're gonna live, this is what you gotta do,' and you think about it real fast. It was pretty clear-headed." Creed grabbed his revolver and shot one of the men several times, causing both assailants to run. Police apprehended the suspects and discovered that their pistols were realistic toys. (The Saginaw News, Saginaw, Mich., 01/23/09)
ACCORDING TO ponce, a homeowner pulled into his driveway and watched in astonishment as a burglar carried items out of his back door. He confronted the burglar, who drew a knife and sliced the homeowner's arm. During the ensuing wrestling match, the homeowner tossed the burglar into the pool for a February swim. He retrieved a rifle before the burglar could exit the water and ordered him to stand in the middle of the pool until police arrived. (The State, Columbia, s.c, 02/21/09)
THE RESIDENTS OF an apartment complex say their typically safe neighborhood had fallen victim to a rash of break-ins. Crime reached its zenith when someone broke into an apartment occupied by a woman and her children. The woman retreated to her bedroom with the children, locked the door and armed herself with a handgun. According to police, when the suspect approached the bedroom door, the woman fired a single shot. The suspect was found outside the complex suffering from a gunshot wound. He was placed under armed guard at the hospital. (Tyler Morning Telegraph, Tyler, Texas, 02/03/09)
TURKEY FARMER BRYAN Tew was driving his tractor down the road for refueling when he noticed a strange car, its trunk open, parked in his garage. Parking his tractor in front of the car, he reached into his pickup for a .22-caliber rifle. Police

say that's when a man kicked open Tews back door and stepped outside with his arms full of electronics and money. "You ever see those cartoons where their eyes get as big as saucers? That's what he looked like," Tew said. "I yelled at him and when he saw that gun, he sat the stuff down ... and ran back into the house." The suspect slipped on the linoleum inside the home and Tew held him at gunpoint for police. "A friend of mine said your body only produces a teaspoon of adrenaline in a lifetime," Tew said. "Well, I think I used my whole teaspoon." Police are investigating the suspect's involvement in several other break-ins. (The Daily Record, Dunn,
N.C., 02/13/09)
WHILE WAITING FOR her school bus, a 9-year-old girl was attacked by a rabid coyote. The coyote bit her legs and badly injured her toe before 16-year-old David Miller and his grandfather could respond with a .22-caliber pistol. Miller bravely kicked the coyote, allowing the girl to run away, then he pinned the animal to the ground so his grandfather could shoot it behind the shoulder. The wounded coyote slipped Miller's grasp, charged the grandfather and bit down on the barrel of the pistol. Millers grandfather fired a volley of shots, killing the coyote. Miller has been honored with letters of recognition for his bravery from the governor of South Carolina and the state House of Representatives. (The Herald-Journal, Spartanburg, s.c, 02/14/09)
AUTHORITIES SAY THREE men with little regard for stealth broke into the home of John Easby-Smith. Hearing a ruckus downstairs, Easby-Smith grabbed his .45-caliber handgun from a bedside table and went to investigate. Encountering the burglars, he fired several shots, hitting one of the men and causing the trio to flee the home. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Little Rock, Ark., 01/23/09)

If you have a firsthand "Armed Citizen" experience, call NRA-ILA PR/Communications at (703) 267-1193. Studies indicate that firearms are used over 2 million times a year for personal protection, and that the presence of a firearm, without a shot being fired, prevents crime in many instances. Shooting usually can be justified only where crime constitutes an immediate, imminent threat to life, limb, or, in some cases, property. Anyone is free to quote or reproduce these accounts. Send clippings to: "The Armed Citizen," 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, VA 22030-9400.
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The Armed Citizen August 2009

Armed Citizen
driana Sauceda was touching up her makeup before work when she glanced in her car's sideview mirror and caught a man staring at her. As the man approached, the terrified Sauceda scrambled to lock the doors and raise the windows. But it was too late. Police say the man opened the drivers side door and pointed a gun at Sauceda, shouting, "Get the [expletive] out!" Instead, Sauceda punched him in the face and drew her gun from the glove box. The would-be carjacker screamed and fled to a getaway car. Sauceda had purchased a firearm and obtained a concealed-carry permit after she was robbed previously. (St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, Fla., 05/15/09)
TEN COLLEGE STUDENTS were enjoying a birthday party at an off-campus apartment when two armed men burst through the door. Police say the intruders separated the men from the women and demanded their cell phones and money. That's when one of the male students took action, drawing his gun from a backpack and shooting at the suspect guarding the men. That suspect fled the apartment. The student then hurried to the women, where he found the second suspect about to commit a rape. He yelled for the girls to get down and fired several shots at the suspect, who jumped out the window and died nearby. "Apparently, [the dead suspect's] intent was to rape and murder us all," said student Charles Bailey, "I think all of us are really cognizant of the fact that we could have all been killed." (WSB-TV, Atlanta, Ga., 05/04/09)
FOUR ACCUSED SHOPLIFTERS were fleeing a grocery store when a shopper got in their way. Police say they'd stolen groceries worth less than $50, but were apparently willing to kill for it. The driver pointed the thieves' truck directly at the shopper and floored the gas pedal. Fortunately the shopper, who has a concealed-carry permit, drew a handgun, shot out the truck's front tire and leapt from its oncoming path. Another shopper called 9-1-1 to report "an undercover officer shooting at someone who tried to run him down." The "officer" was determined to be the armed shopper, who proceeded to follow the vehicle until the flat tire disabled it. Thanks to his help all four men were arrested. (Azle News, Azle, Texas, 05/07/09)
A NEIGHBORHOOD IN Detroit's east side has seen a rash of break-ins and, according to a 38-year-old professional who lives there, the residents have decided to do something about it. "I can bet you everyone on this block has a [firearm], and they're going to defend themselves" she said. The woman's assertion comes after the neighborhood's most recent break-in, in which police say a resident caught

the burglar in the act. As the suspect climbed through the window, the resident fired two shots. The suspect collapsed outside and died. The incident happened across the street from the 38-year-old's home. "[It's] not good that he's dead, but good that it sends a message," she said. (Detroit Free Press, Detroit, Mich., 05/05/09)
IT WAS THE middle of the night, but a homeowner was awake in his living room after working the third shift. And so he was ready, rather than sleeping, when he heard a man force his way into the home. Police say the homeowner investigated a strange noise and found the suspect standing by the front door. He aimed his .22-cal. revolver at the intruder and yelled at him to leave. The intruder charged the homeowner, forcing him to shoot. At the shot's report, the intruder fled the home. Police alerted area hospitals to be on the lookout for a man seeking treatment for a gunshot wound. (The Lima News, Lima, Ohio, 05/09/09)
POLICE SAY BRYAN Derocher saw two suspicious men prowling around his property, so he called his brother, Chris, who lives on the property in a separate dwelling. Chris hurried home to find his garage window damaged and motion-sensor light on. Bryan, armed with a handgun, joined Chris to investigate. When they opened the garage door, they discovered the two prowlers inside. One man aimed what appeared to be a gun (later identified as a BB gun) at the Derochers. Bryan fired two shots, killing the gunman. The other prowler threw his hands into the air and waited for police. His dead accomplice had previous arrests for armed robbery, burglary, illegal carrying of a firearm and other serious charges. Police were investigating about 15 recent burglaries—an unusual number for the area—and suspect the prowlers' involvement. (Daily Comet, Thibodaux, La., 05/07/09)

If you have had a firsthand "Armed Citizen" experience, call U.A/PR Communications at (703) 267-1193. Studies indicate that firearms are used more than 2 million times a year for personal protection, and that the presence, of a firearm, without a shot being fired, prevents crime in many instances. Shooting usually can be justified only where crime constitutes an immediate, imminent threat to life, limb or, in some cases, property. Anyone is free to quote or reproduce these accounts, which arc condensed from newspaper clippings sent via e-mail to armedcitizen@nrahq.org, or by mail to "Vie Armed Citizen," 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, VA 22030-9400.

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August 2009

Missouri hunting and fishing season calandar 2010

Fall Hunting and Fishing Calendar - State of Missouri Conservation Department.

FISHING                                                   OPEN    CLOSE
Black Bass (certain Ozark streams, see the Wildlife Code)   
5/22/10    2/28/11
impoundments and other streams year-round   
Bullfrogs and Green Frogs                              Sunset    Midnight
6/30/10    10/31/10
Nongame Fish Gigging                                  9/15/10    1/31/11
Trout Parks                                                3/01/10    10/31/10
HUNTING                                                OPEN    CLOSE
Coyotes                                                     5/10/10    3/31/n
Deer   
Firearms   
Urban                                      10/08/10    10/11/10
Early Youth                               10/30/10    10/31/10
November                              11/13/10    11/23/10
Antlerless                                 11/24/10    12/05/10
Muzzleloader                            12/18/10    12/28/10
Late Youth                                 1/01/11    1/02/11
Archery   
9/15A0    11/12/10
11/24/10    1/15/11
Doves                                                       9/01/10    11/09/10
Furbearers                                                11/15/10    1/31/11
Groundhog                                                5/10/10    12/15/10
Pheasant   
Youth (North Zone only)               10/30/10    10/31/10
North Zone                               11/01/10    1/15/11
Southern Zone                           12/01/10    12/12/10
Quail                                                       11/01/10    1/15/11
Youth                                      10/30/10    10/31/10
Rabbits                                                    10/01/10    2/15/11
Rails (Sora and Virginia)                                9/01/10    11/09/10
Squirrels                                                   5/22/10    2/15/11
Teal                                                          9/11/10    9/26/10
Turkey   
Fall Firearms                                        10/01/10    10/31/10
Archery                                               9/15/10    11/12/10
11/24/10    1/15/11
Waterfowl                           please see the Waterfowl Hunting Digest or
 www.MissouriConservation.org/7573

Wilson's (common) snipe                               9/01/10    12/16/10
Woodcock                                                 10/15/10    11/28/10
TRAPPING                                               OPEN    CLOSE
Beavers and Nutria                                      11/15/10    3/31/11
Furbearers                                                11/15/10    1/31/11
Otters and Muskrats                                     11/15/10    2/20/11
For complete information about seasons, limits, methods and restrictions, consult the Wildlife Code and the current summaries of Missouri Hunting and Trapping Regulations and Missouri Fishing Regulations, the Fall Deer and Turkey Hunting Regulations and Information, the Waterfowl Hunting Digest and the Migratory Bird Hunting Digest. For more information visit www.MissouriConservation.org/8707 or permit vendors.
The Department of Conservation's computerized point-of-sale system allows you to purchase or replace your permits through local vendors or by phone. The toll-free number is 800-392-4115. Allow 10 days for delivery of telephone purchases. To purchase permits online go to www.wildlifelicense.com/mo/

Experience from other states indicates that considerable economic benefits can be generated from elk ecotourism and hunting.
potential economic impacts of an elk restoration will be available to local chambers of commerce and others.
FUNDING: The Department will seek outside funding to help pay for a restoration program. The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation has provided financial sup-port for restoration programs in other states and has recently expressed interest in contributing to elk restoration in Missouri.
HABITAT MANAGEMENT: The Department would work providing technical and financial assistance  with landowners wanting to improve habitat conditions for elk on their property. Conservation areas in the elk restoration zone are currently managed in ways (e.g., green browse production, timber harvest, wood¬land and glade restoration) that encourage the elk to remain on those lands.
Share Your Comments
We value citizen input and welcome comments from all interested parties. Comments can be made online at www.MissouriConservatiotin.org/contact-us under Elk Restoration Comments" or mailed to: Missouri Department of Conservation, Director's Office, PO Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180.A

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Missouri Bow Season

I was out a few times over the past few weeks hunting both from a tree stand and from the ground.

I love the sounds and smells of the Midwest woods in the Autumn. I took a few photos while I was there to share with you here.

Wednesday I was seated with my back to a tree when I suddenly realized something was sniffing my left shoulder. As I turned slowly to see I encountered a six point buck who had decided to smell me and see if I was edible!

When our eyes met, he puffed and blew some air out his nostrils and ran away into the woods.

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Deer Dynamite works equally as well. I have one spot where over the course of three years they have dug out a 5 foot wide circle of mud. They love the stuff, they paw at it and eat the earth with the minerals and salt in it. The spots usually have deer tracks over every square inch of them.

The picture is of a small one I started only a few months ago. You can see the multiple deer tracks in this small space. You can count on them to return frequently to work this scrape!

I love bow season because you have to get so close to your prey! I hate bow season, because I frequently lose a wounded deer in the thick underbrush where I hunt. I've spent many hours following a blood trail, only to wind up back where I started from. I much prefer the results I get from hunting with my 10" .44 magnum, one shot, one kill, no tracking them for miles.

For the last three years I've also been using a product called Buck Snort. Buck Snort is a gel

attractant the smells like food. I prefer the "sweet corn" I've had several deer walk right to me and sniff the Buck Snort paying little attention to me.

This stuff smells so much like fresh sweet corn you almost want to taste it.... Don't it's nasty!

Scratch and Sniff!

Here is a little video I shot while sitting in a tree stand at a hunting club property near Jackson, Mo. Don't you wish you could just scratch and sniff! I love the woods when the leaves just start to turn and are just starting to come down, raining in colors of rust red, golden brown and burnt

orange.

I saw two deer that day, but that was when I was on my way back to the truck and I spooked them out from under a big oak tree. I did manage to catch up on some reading I was wanting to do. I read a paragraph or two then watch for movement, then go back to reading.

I saw a lot of squirrels, a raccoon and I watched the hawks soaring overhead, truly a marvelous

day in the Missouri woods. If you sit very still covered in camouflage the cardinals and blue jays

will come and roost nearby and sing to you.

At one of my favorite sites I came across a deer that had an unfortunate accident with a train. There wasn't much left, the poor thing never saw it coming.

Shame all that good venison wasted on a train! probably don't want to scratch and sniff that one!

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Missouri Deer Bow Season

I have to admit, I'm not much of a bow hunter, the last two deer I took were with a .44 mag with a 10.5 inch barrel. I love hunting with a handgun, and I am working on my bow skills. Last year I had an elbow injury, I got a waiver from the Missouri Department of Conservation to allow me to use a crossbow.

I'm not one to claim disability, but I disagree with Missouri's stance that a crossbow is a firearm. Since I could hardly pull a bow I figured, what the heck at least I can use a crossbow.

I arrowed two deer, but I never found either one of them, My grandson Cody helped me track one of them, but when the blood trail ran out we had no idea where to look. I hate to leave a wounded animal, but sometimes it happens and you just cannot find the poor creature you injured.

This year I intend to practice up a bit more, hopefully refining my skills. But I watched those arrows hit vital parts last year, not being an experienced bow hunter I was quite surprised that those deer did not fall where we could find them.

I was hunting in densely forested areas, with massive undergrowth that prevented access to some areas. This year I plan to do a bit more ground work and hopefully I will be able to track them.

One of them jumped a railroad track, while waiting for her to bleed out a freight train came by; by the time it passed, there was no sign of the deer.

I'm not a trophy hunter, I hunt for meat. I prefer young deer, does, and tender venison.

I have several places I can go, unfortunately some of them are far too popular and I have to compete with many other hunters.

I've placed some salt licks in a few out of the way places, we will see what happens this year.

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Missouri Dove Season

September 1, 2009 is the opening day of Dove Season in Missouri. Many people use a variety of weapons, I prefer my .410. My old .410 is a bolt action beauty that belonged to my wife's Grandad. I used it last year with great success.

Doves are small and it takes many shots to fill your quota, it is quite common to miss. With the cost of ammo what it is, using a .410 is an expensive proposition. A 20 gauge might be a bit cheaper, but the potential for damage to the bird is greater.

I do not have a bird dog, I work way too much to have time to train a bird dog. I use the old fashioned method of retrieving my own birds. so my day afield is a bit longer that some.

The prospect for birds looks good this year, I have seen many doves in both Missouri and Kansas, based on my limited experience I would say that 2009 is going to be a great year for harvesting doves in the Midwest.

Missouri Dove season ends on November 9, 2009. The bag limit is 15 and the possession limit is 30.

Hunt safe and enjoy the outdoors, I hope I see you afield, perhaps we can share a pinch of chew or a cold beverage.

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