Gun Owner Threatens 12-Year-Old Christmas Girls

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For three 12-year-old girls in Annapolis, Maryland, the wholesome tradition of Christmas caroling turned into a nightmare on November 22, 2025. Instead of receiving holiday cheer, they were greeted by 58-year-old Paul Brian Susie, who, allegedly in a drunken rage, pointed a loaded .40-caliber Glock at them through his bay window. This terrifying incident—which resulted in multiple assault and reckless endangerment charges—exposes a dangerous gap in accountability for firearm owners who act irresponsibly, especially when alcohol is involved. Despite the severity of the threat, Susie was released on an unsecured bond, raising urgent questions about how seriously our legal system protects communities and children from such lethal, alcohol-fueled threats.

Story Highlights

58-year-old Paul Brian Susie allegedly displayed a loaded firearm at three young Christmas carolers on November 22, 2025, in Annapolis, Maryland.
Susie was arrested and charged with three counts of first-degree assault, three counts of second-degree assault, three counts of reckless endangerment, and one count of wearing or carrying a handgun while under the influence.
He was released on an unsecured $10,000 personal bond, raising questions about accountability for dangerous behavior involving firearms and children.
The incident highlights the critical need for responsible firearm ownership and swift consequences for alcohol-fueled threats.

A Loaded Threat Against Children

On November 22, 2025, at approximately 8:30 p.m., three 12-year-old girls knocked on Susie’s door in the Epping Forest neighborhood to sing Christmas carols—a wholesome tradition that has defined American communities for generations. Instead of holiday cheer, they encountered a man who appeared in his bay window with a loaded firearm. The girls fled in terror. Police arrived at 9:10 p.m., arrested Susie, and recovered the loaded .40-caliber Glock from his gun safe. This was not a misunderstanding; this was a direct threat against children engaged in lawful activity.

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— New York Post (@nypost) November 29, 2025

Alcohol and Firearms: A Dangerous Combination

Police reports confirm Susie had been drinking with his wife and watching television before the carolers arrived. His behavior during the police response was described as “loud and belligerent.” This case exemplifies a critical failure in responsible firearm ownership. Maryland law explicitly prohibits wearing or carrying a handgun while under the influence—a charge Susie now faces alongside assault and reckless endangerment counts. Yet despite these serious charges and his apparent intoxication, he was released on an unsecured bond, raising troubling questions about whether our legal system adequately protects families from repeat threats.

Accountability Matters for Gun Owners

Susie held a valid Maryland Handgun Permit, meaning he was legally entitled to own firearms. However, legal ownership comes with the responsibility to act safely and lawfully. Pointing a loaded weapon at children—regardless of provocation—represents a catastrophic breach of that responsibility. The preliminary hearing scheduled for December 17, 2025, will determine whether prosecutors can proceed with their case. Conservatives understand that the Second Amendment protects the right to bear arms, but that right comes with the obligation to exercise it responsibly and face serious consequences when we do not.

Why This Matters to Your Community

This incident strikes at the heart of what makes American neighborhoods safe: the ability of families to participate in traditions like Christmas caroling without fear of violence. Three young girls learned a harsh lesson about the dangers lurking in some homes. Their trauma is real, and their parents’ concern is justified. When someone with a legal firearm can escalate a minor disturbance into a lethal threat and face minimal immediate consequences, it erodes community trust and raises legitimate questions about how we enforce existing gun laws.

The case of Paul Brian Susie demonstrates that responsible gun ownership requires more than legal permits—it demands judgment, restraint, and sobriety. As conservatives, we defend the right to self-defense and firearm ownership, but we also recognize that those rights depend on law-abiding citizens acting responsibly. When they do not, the justice system must respond swiftly and seriously to protect our families and preserve the freedoms we cherish.

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