Defensive Gun Uses
Explore real-life accounts of defensive gun use (DGU) incidents across the United States. Our comprehensive coverage highlights how responsible firearm owners have protected themselves and others, showcasing the vital role of firearms in personal defense. Stay informed with detailed stories that illustrate the importance of the Second Amendment and the practical applications of carrying a firearm for self-defense. Read on for the latest updates and in-depth analyses of defensive gun use cases, emphasizing the significance of being prepared and vigilant.
Son Shoots and Kills Father Who Pulled Knife During Altercation; No Charges Filed
Key Takeaways A 21-year-old man shot his father during an altercation when the father brandished a knife. No charges were...
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Mall Robbery Turns Violent as Suspects Try to Disarm Victim – One Ends Up Shot, All Three Arrested
HANOVER, MD – A man defended himself against a violent robbery attempt outside a Burlington Coat Factory store at Arundel...
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Michigan Homeowner Fatally Shoots Intruder Who Broke Into Attached Apartment and Assaulted Tenant Before Trying to Enter Home
Key Takeaways A homeowner in Egelston Township shot and killed an intruder during a break-in early Monday, March 18, 2026....
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Armed Customer Exchanges Gunfire With Masked Robbers at Houston Pawn Shop, Shot in Thigh
Key Takeaways A robbery at a north Houston pawn shop escalated into a shootout when an armed female customer followed...
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Homeowner Shoots Intruder Who Claimed She Wanted to Buy His House at 5AM
Key Takeaways A Memphis homeowner shot a woman who entered his home through an unlocked back door, causing non-critical injuries....
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Pennsylvania Woman Shoots Intruder Who Broke Into Her Bedroom, Suspect Faces Felony Charges
Key Takeaways A Pennsylvania woman shot an intruder after he broke into her Fayette County home and cornered her in...
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Man Shot by Homeowner After Threatening to Kill During Break-In Attempt
Key Takeaways A 25-year-old man was shot while trying to break into a home in Sacramento County. The incident occurred...
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Police: Armed 27-Year-Old Shoots 16-Year-Old During Robbery Attempt in Chicago
Key Takeaways A fatal shooting occurred during an attempted robbery on Chicago's South Side on March 18. A 27-year-old man...
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Armed Citizen Engages Gunman Alongside Police After Deadly VA Clinic Shooting
Key Takeaways: A shooting occurred inside the Pickens VA Clinic in Jasper, Georgia, where employee Nicholas Crews was critically injured...
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Armed Robbery Victim Shoots, Kills 16-Year-Old Suspect in Chicago, Police Say
Key Takeaways A 27-year-old man shot a 16-year-old armed robbery suspect on Chicago's South Side. The incident occurred as the...
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DoorDash Driver Fires Back After Shots Shatter Windshield in Road Rage Shooting, Teen Dies at Children’s Hospital
Key Takeaways A 17-year-old died after a road rage shooting involving a DoorDash driver and his girlfriend. The incident started...
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Police: Homeowner Warned Intruder He Was Armed Before Fatal Shooting During Break-In Attempt
Key Takeaways A homeowner in Somerset Township shot and killed an alleged intruder early Sunday morning during an attempted break-in....
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