Idaho Gun Owner Found Not Guilty in Self-Defense Case
By Greg Pruett • April 2, 2025An Idaho gun owner from Kuna was found not guilty by a jury of his peers recently in a case that some are questioning why the gun owner was charged in the first place.
What’s Happening: Theron Cameron, a Blackhawk helicopter pilot who does search and rescue missions, a combat veteran, and former sheriff’s deputy, rushed to his child’s bus stop after his wife called, terrified. A man had attempted to kill himself and was threatening kids and Theron’s wife, according to testimony in court.
Theron eventually drew his weapon in a low-ready stance after the man was running at his wife’s car, which was stopped in the road. Theron got between the man and his wife’s car with his vehicle. It was only after the man kept moving toward his family that Theron drew his firearm in defense of himself and others.
Theron ended up on trial facing two felony assaults with a deadly weapon and a misdemeanor brandishing charge.
Digging Deeper: Theron is an outstanding citizen with no criminal record. He rushed as fast as he could to protect his family. He did what many fathers would have done and what many wives would have wanted their husbands to do.
The evidence does not indicate that Theron did anything wrong. The big question is, why did the prosecutors try this case in the first place?
State Senator Christy Zito (R-Mtn. Home) told Idaho Dispatch,
“I have followed the case from the very beginning. When you hear Theron’s story and look at all the evidence, there isn’t a person with any common sense who would have charged him with a crime. His family spent tens of thousands of dollars in a trial that should have never happened.”
The judge in the case instructed the jury, citing Idaho’s Stand Your Ground law and self-defense laws. In the end, the jury agreed and found Theron not guilty.
Read more about the trial’s details in the Idaho Second Amendment Alliance’s article.
Tags: Ada County, Idaho, Idaho Second Amendment Alliance, Jan Bennetts, Self Defense, Stand Your Ground, Theron Cameron
I had a similar Case brought against me from Canyon county PA. I was charged with 3 bogus misdemeanors. I defended myself in court and 1 year and half later, got all original charges dismissed. I think wrongful prosecution happens because of the County PA’s hire inexperienced young lawyers out of Law School and puts them in Court without proper training or supervision by a Senior PA Deputy. In Case of Theron Cameron, Judges should have access to Laws to help prevent Wrongful Prosecution by Fineing PA’s Offices and require Full Restitution to Prevailing Party for Legal Fees , that Blatantly wastes Taxpayer Dollars, everybody’s Time, and creates Unfair Stress.
Not being certain if this is a rural area that falls more towards the line of Canyon County but if it’s sitting in Ada County, we know why he was charged. with the liberal foolishness that is going on in Ada County and with Boise attempting to become like another Seattle or Portland, it will be wise for all legal gun owners to look into some kind of gun owner insurance that will help with legal battles after a use of force. I believe you’re going to see more of this as more liberal pinheads are installed into the judicial system.
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