Originally Posted by SgtStone

The following incidents occurred w/i easy driving distance of my home just in the last day. Note that I live in a semi-rural (horses, riding trails, orchard farms, etc.) suburb generally considered safe.

I heard this commotion while watching a movie. Thought it was the movie sounds at first, then charged my handgun.

1 dead, 2 wounded in home invasion in northwest Las Vegas | Las Vegas Review-Journal

One hour prior near my dentist's office:
Female dead on Copper Knoll Avenue in northwest Las Vegas - Story

Later this morning near my step-daughter's house:
Report: Son shot home invasion suspects with AK47 - Story

Google "shooting northwest las vegas" for 14 March 2017 for updated info. Police response available on video from local TV stations.

I was feeling guilty for spending scarce resources on firearms & shooting club memberships. Today it feels like common sense.