In Decatur, Alabama, a brave woman stood her ground and defended her home from a dangerous criminal. On Sunday night, she shot and killed a man who broke into her house. This wasn’t just any man. His name was Narado Brinkley, and he had a long criminal record. He had been convicted of robbery, burglary, drug dealing, and even illegally carrying a gun as a felon. He had been in and out of prison and had broken the law again and again. But this time, he picked the wrong house.
When the police got the call, they heard the woman say someone had broken in. In the background of the call, a man could be heard screaming. Police later said she told them the man was armed and wearing a white shirt. She also told them that she shot him.
When officers arrived, they found Brinkley lying inside the house with a gunshot wound to the chest. He was not breathing and had no pulse. The coroner confirmed he was dead at the scene.
Let’s be clear: no one wants to take a life. But the Constitution gives every American the right to protect themselves and their homes. That right is found in the Second Amendment. It says that the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. This Alabama woman used that right to protect herself from a career criminal who had no business being in her home.
This is why the Second Amendment matters. It’s not about hunting. It’s not about sport shooting. It’s about protecting life, liberty, and property. The Founding Fathers understood that government can’t always be there in time to protect us. That’s why they gave us the right to protect ourselves.
Some people today want to take away that right. They say fewer guns will make us safer. But in stories like this, we see the truth. If this woman hadn’t had a gun, she might not be alive today. The criminal was armed. He was dangerous. He had a history of breaking the law. She didn’t wait for help. She acted to save her life.
The police confirmed that the woman cooperated fully with investigators. She was not arrested and has not been charged. That’s how the law should work. When a citizen uses lawful force to stop a crime in progress, she should not be punished. That’s justice.
Of course, the case will still go before a grand jury. That’s part of the legal process. But based on the facts, it’s clear she acted in self-defense. The law in Alabama—and in many other states—protects the right to defend your home.
We must remember that criminals like Brinkley don’t follow gun laws. He was already banned from having a firearm. That didn’t stop him. More laws won’t stop people like him. But they might stop good folks from being able to defend themselves.
This is why we must fight to protect our constitutional rights. The Second Amendment is not up for debate. It is a core part of our liberty. Every law-abiding citizen should be able to protect themselves, just like this woman did.
In the end, this story is not just about one woman and one criminal. It’s about the kind of country we want to live in. Do we want to live in fear, hoping someone will save us? Or do we want to be strong, ready to defend our homes and families?
This woman chose to be strong. She chose to stand her ground. And because of that, she is alive today. That is what liberty looks like. That is what the Constitution protects. And that is why we must never give up our right to self-defense.
