Stop The Threat

An evening walk turns deadly when a car pulls up and the driver asks for directions. Seemingly innocent, the walker complies with his request only to be confronted with a gun. Host James B. Towle and the panel of Sgt. Duncan Stewart, Garett Bush, and Demetrios Pulas, Jr. discuss this quick action crime and how it played out. Be safe, be trained, be alert!

A deranged individual accuses two men of "looking at me" while they are standing by their truck making plans for the evening. The two try to defuse the situation and "calm" the accuser. Upset and confused the unstable man confronts the men with deadly force. What happens next is discussed by host James B. Towle and expert contributors Tammy Hunter, James Marovich and Wes Doss.

Three "burglars" target a house for a daytime home invasion. The thieves knock and when no one answers, they begin to kick in the door. Inside the stunned couple, call 911. After several kicks the armed husband exits the back door and circles around to stop the threat. James B. Towle and the panel of Lt. Dan Marcou, Sarah Cortez, and Tim Shepard discuss this senseless crime.

On a rampage, this car thief tries to stay one auto theft ahead of the law. Running out of options, he breaks into a house. Host James B. Towle and guests Sgt. Duncan Stewart, Garett Bush, and Demetrios Pulas, Jr. discuss this wild crime spree and offer their opinions. Stop the Threat reenactments are based on a real event.

A store keeper is warned of suspicious activity in the back alley and takes her handgun to confront the threat. She holds two men at gun point waiting for the police to arrive, who were called by a fellow store keeper. Wielding the gun and firing a "warning" shot, host James B. Towle and guests Wes Doss, PhD, Tammy Hunter, and James Marovich discuss this dangerous situation.

On his way home, a man stops by the "red box" to rent a movie for a night at home. Tasked with his mission and seemingly unaware, the man is ambushed. Sgt Duncan Stewart, Garett Bush, and Demetrios Pulas, Jr. with host James B. Towle discuss deadly force and self-protection.

A husband waiting for his wife to dress, goes out to "warm" the car and returns inside. Looking out the window he notices someone stealing the car from his driveway. He runs out and takes aim at the car as the thief drives down the street. Protecting property or stopping the threat with deadly force? Today's guests Wes Doss, Tammy Hunter, and James Marovich discuss the question with James Towle.

A family dispute plays out in a public shopping center parking lot. The Gun Store employees witness the threat as a distraught man waving his pistol. Family members pleading with the suspect get nowhere. An armed citizen is confronted with the draw or retreat decision, and makes his choice. Guests Sgt. Duncan Stewart, Garett Bush, and Demetrios Pulas, Jr, with host James B. Towle.

A rendezvous to make a late night car purchase goes bad when the sellers' intent is to keep the cash and the car. Guests Wes Doss, James Marovich and Tammy Hunter with host James B. Towle, discuss self-protection and identifying dangerous situations to avoid.

A homeowner answers the knock at the door and is confronted with two men "from the gas company." Asking to read the meter, the owner lets them into the back yard. Suspicious, the homeowner takes precaution. The "Utility Workers" plan is to re-approach from the front door and jump the owner. Guests Sarah Cortez, Tim Shepard, Dan Marcou join host, James B. Towle to discuss.

A typical friendly get-together goes wrong when a "friend of a friend" is invited. The party-giver may have regretted his decision to drop his defense. Host James B. Towle and guests Wes Doss, Tammy Hunter, James Marovich discuss concealed carry and complacency.

A teen, home sick, is surprised by someone trying to break in. He goes for the weapon in the house . Realizing he is dealing with two thieves, one at each door, he shoots. Adrenaline gets the best of him as he pursues, guns blazing at the getaway car. Guests Sgt Duncan Stewart, Garett Bush, Demetrios Pulas, Jr. with host James B. Towle discuss deadly force and self defense.

A young woman, driving home late after work, is targeted for a robbery. Followed by thieves, they shoot out her tire and approach her where she pulls over. Totally unaware and dazed, the victim exposes herself to harm, not prepared for the unexpected. On foot, she seeks shelter and assistance. Host, James B. Towle and guests Wes Doss PhD, Patrolman Rich Portwood, and Sgt. Duncan Stewart discuss.