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He Was Unarmed During A Mass Shooting Because Of A Gun Free Zone

Wayne Thorn

Forrest McFarland, Senior News Reporter

Published: 8:15 ET, Feb 18 2025 | Updated: 14:12 ET, Feb 18 2025

On February 17, 2025, a tragic shooting occurred at the Harris Teeter grocery store located at 545 Radford Lane in Crozet, Virginia. The incident resulted in the deaths of two individuals: 43-year-old Peter L. Martin of Crozet, who was pronounced dead at the scene, and 68-year-old Diane G. Spangler of Afton, who succumbed to her injuries after being transported to UVA Medical Center. 

The shooter, identified as 28-year-old Justin M. Barbour of Crozet, arrived at the store’s parking lot around 1:33 p.m. Within approximately one minute, he began firing, discharging 28 rounds in 20 seconds. The killer, Justin Barbour, 28, whipped out a gun and opened fire in the parking lot before being stopped by the good Samaritan, who was exiting the store and heard the gunfire, engaged Barbour with their personal weapon, resulting in Barbour’s death at the scene. 

Investigations revealed that Barbour had no prior connection to either victim or to the location of the shooting. He did not have a criminal history but had previous interactions with law enforcement between 2014 and 2025, including a mental health-related call in December 2024 and a response from Albemarle County’s Human Services Alternative Response Team in January 2025. During these interactions, Barbour exhibited a calm demeanor, and there were no indications of violence or self-harm reported to police. 

The community has been deeply affected by this event. In response, Peter Martin’s family has initiated efforts to support his surviving daughters, emphasizing the profound personal impact of the tragedy.

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Study: Concealed Carriers Do A Better Job Of Stopping Active Shooters Than Police

Wayne Thorn

This just released from the Crime Prevention Research Center

“You’d never know it from watching television, but civilians stop more active shooters than police and do so with fewer mistakes, according to new research from the Crime Prevention Research Center, where I serve as president. In non-gun-free zones, where civilians are legally able to carry guns, concealed carry permit holders stopped 51.5 percent of active shootings, compared to 44.6 percent stopped by police, CPRC found in a deep dive into active shooter scenarios between 2014 and 2023.

Not only do permit holders succeed in stopping active shooters at a higher rate, but law enforcement officers face significantly greater risks when intervening. Our research found police were nearly six times more likely to be killed and 17 percent more likely to be wounded than armed civilians.”

John R. Lott, Jr.

READ COMPLETE ARTICLE HERE

We need to eliminate gun-free zones because they leave innocent people defenseless. Police cannot always respond immediately, and tragedies could have been prevented if law-abiding citizens with concealed carry permits were present. Many of the worst mass shootings, especially in schools, have occurred in these so-called “gun-free” areas.

The report highlights how armed, responsible citizens have stepped in when no police officers were available, stopping shootings or even preventing them before they begin. States like Wyoming have taken the right approach by removing gun-free zones, ensuring that criminals no longer have guaranteed targets. These zones have become safe havens for those looking to cause harm, knowing there is no one there to fight back. It’s time we follow the example of other states and allow responsible citizens to protect themselves and others.

Contact your local, federal representatives as well as President Trump to remove the Gun-Free-Zones

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