An example of why a gun is so important: two criminals versus one victim

"Took the law into his own hands"?

Petersburg man shoots two during attempted robbery
From NBC12 News
A Petersburg man took the law into his own hands when two men broke into his house. Detectives say the men forced their way through the front door of a home in the Hill Street Townhouses yesterday afternoon and the resident inside shot both men. Their injuries are not considered life threatening and both are expected to face charges.

Thanks to Beavis for sending this to me.