Stories That Happened In WI

Episode 219 This episode of the We Like Shooting show is brought to you by Second Call Defense, Manticore Arms, DEZ Tactical Arms, the Sonoran Desert Institute, JCAA Ammunition, the Patriot Patch Company and Brownells! Welcome to the We Like Shooting Show, episode 219. Tonight we will talk about Snag mag, sterling 302, Ruger P85, Cash Cannon, Etymotic electronic ear pro, The Hank Strange Situation, Who... Read More »

Milwaukee, WI - Information from a source tells me that this shooting was a self defense shooting that took place.  It is believed that this was a robbery that turned into a defensive gun use and the shooter is a Wisconsin CCL holder.  Currently news sources are stating that the shooter is in custody and the suspect is deceased. *Update* I am now getting information that this was a customer that was indeed a CCL... Read More »

A concealed carrying woman in Wisconsin got into a shootout with an armed robber this week and sent him running. According to local ABC affiliate WISN: A Milwaukee woman fought back against a would-be robber Thursday afternoon. When he pulled a gun, she pulled out hers and opened fire. Officers at District 4 are looking for a man who tried to rob the 36-year-old woman near 80th Street and Green Tree Road. Both... Read More »

A concealed carrier in Milwaukee, Wisconsin shot and killed one of four attempted armed robbers early yesterday morning. According to Fox6Now, Police say around 5:30 a.m., four suspects were attempting to rob a group of victims when one of the victims pulled out a handgun and shot one of the suspects. The suspect who was shot died at the scene — and the three other suspects fled. Milwaukee police believe these... Read More »

OK folks, it's that time of the week again. Time to tackle some of the backlog of defensive gun uses we have sitting in queue. Today we have stories from many different regions in the country encompassing different venues, weapons, and types of crimes stopped. For many defensive gun use stories there is simply not enough information to write a full article, or we get backlogged due to a high number of stories, so we... Read More »

A homeowner in Wisconsin was forced to defend himself, his girlfriend and his home during an attempted home invasion robbery earlier this month. Jeremiah VanRemmen apparently fired several shots from a shotgun at a would be home invader. The suspect was hit by the gunfire and is being treated at an area hospital. He is described as being in serious condition. Jeremiah's sister told a local news station that her... Read More »

Andy Kochanski, owner of Kochanski's Concertina Beer Hall, is no stranger to defending himself and his bar. In 2008, during a private Christmas party, 3 men, one armed with a sawed off shotgun, tried to rob the bar. Kochanski jumped into action, drawing his gun, opening fire and sending the suspects fleeing. Last Thursday, it was deja vu. Three armed men entered Kochanski's bar and tried to rob it. Fearing for... Read More »

A Marine veteran was driving home from work early yesterday morning when he saw a man beating a woman on the side of the road. The woman was on the ground and being kicked by the suspect. The Marine got out of his vehicle and drew his concealed handgun on the suspect after he tried to advance towards him. The Marine held the suspect at gunpoint until police arrived. Police have not yet released any information... Read More »

A woman in WI at first thought the noises she heard at 2am were just her roommate coming home from a night out. However, a quick text to the roommate revealed that he wasn't home. That's when the resident, who doesn't want to be identified, grabbed her gun. At about the same time a masked man appeared upstairs and tried to use pepper spray on the woman. That's when she started firing. Once the bullets started firing,... Read More »

A WI man opened fire on 2 grocery store robbery suspects. The man had just recently taken advantage of WI's new laws that allow private citizens to obtain permits to carry guns in public. This is the first documented case of a CCW holder using a gun to stop a crime. One of the suspects was armed with a shotgun. The store employs two security guards who were unable to stop the crime as they do not carry weapons themselves. More... Read More »