A few months ago, InstaPundit reported the story of a blogger who shot an armed burglar who broke into his house and made racist remarks.

Trolls descended upon this poor guy, and the experience almost made him stop blogging.

Well, S-Train, the blogger, is back, and he reports that the burglar (a man with a criminal record) is facing charges.

Fascinating story, and I am glad to see evidence that it's on the level.

When all is said and done, perhaps some of the trolls who stalked S-Train without knowing the facts will be ashamed of themselves for behaving that way.

Anyway, read S-Train's account of the story. Start here and check the links.

And while you're at it, take a look at the picture he's posted here. I think it's great!

NOTE: Not all skeptics are trolls, and while I see nothing wrong with healthy skepticism, I like to wait until the facts are in.

People tend to believe what they want to hear. I am a Life Member of the National Rifle Association, and I have long been acutely aware of the racist nature of gun control. Gun control proponents will do anything to discourage blacks (as well as gays, women and others) from arming themselves in self defense. Reports like S-Train's -- and this -- do much to counter the propaganda.

Whether the story turned out to be true or not wouldn't have changed my position one iota. But I admit, in my heart I have wanted it to be true from the start.