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.
Police: 11-Year-Old Shoots Mother’s Boyfriend During Alleged Domestic Assault in Philadelphia
Key Takeaways An 11-year-old boy shot and killed his mother's boyfriend after he allegedly assaulted her in their home. The...
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Homeowner Sends Masked Intruders Fleeing After They Use Hidden Key to Enter Connecticut Home, Juvenile Suspect Shot
Key Takeaways A homeowner in Darien, CT, shot at masked suspects who were attempting to burglarize his home while his...
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Man Airlifted After Being Shot in Leg in South Carolina Shooting as Deputies Say Evidence Points to Self-Defense
Key Takeaways A shooting occurred on Greentown Road in Georgetown County, leaving one man wounded in the leg. The victim...
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Texas Road Rage Incident Leaves Two Shot After Driver Says He Was Attacked With Children in the Car
Key Takeaways A road rage incident in Harlingen, TX, resulted in two men hospitalized after a driver fired a handgun...
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Armed Chicago Homeowner Confronts Intruder in Garage, Suspect Shot in Calf
Key Takeaways A homeowner in Chicago shot a burglary suspect inside his garage early Saturday morning. The 59-year-old suspect entered...
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Utah Resident Shoots Intruder After Suspect Forces Entry and Attacks Occupant in Provo Canyon Home
Key Takeaways A resident in Provo Canyon shot an intruder during an unlawful entry on March 5. The suspect physically...
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Maryland Man Shoots Knife-Wielding Stepson After Alleged Assault on Mother, Police Say
Key Takeaways A domestic violence incident in Anne Arundel County ended with a man shooting his knife-armed stepson after the...
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Intruder With Knife Ends Up Held at Gunpoint by North Carolina Homeowner, Police Say
Key Takeaways A North Carolina homeowner held a knife-wielding suspect at gunpoint after he attempted to break into the home....
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Machetes No Match for Shotgun as Georgia Homeowner Stops Two Robbery Suspects With Single Blast
Key Takeaways Two armed robbery suspects were shot by a homeowner during a confrontation in Coffee County. The suspects, Stephanie...
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Sheriff: Man Killed in Domestic Shooting at Residence He Was ‘Legally Prohibited From Visiting’
Key Takeaways A fatal shooting occurred in Yellow Springs, WV, on February 28, 2026, at approximately 5:30 a.m. Hampshire County...
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Homeowner Unlocks Door to Late-Night Disturbance, Shoots Intruder After Forced Entry and Assault
Key Takeaways A late-night home invasion in Des Moines ended with intruder Stannita Wilson hospitalized and facing felony charges. The...
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Police Say Four Robbery Suspects Attacked One Victim Before He Returned Fire, Fatally Shooting One in Beaumont, TX
Key Takeaways A fatal shooting in Beaumont, TX, resulted from an aggravated robbery involving four suspects targeting an individual. The...
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