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.
Homeowner Shoots Armed Intruder Who Found Shotgun Inside Redlands Residence
REDLANDS, CA — A Redlands homeowner shot and wounded an intruder late Thursday night after finding the man inside his...
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Salt Lake City Man Charged with Murder After Fatally Shooting Bicycle Theft Suspect in the Back
SALT LAKE CITY, UT — A man is facing a first-degree murder charge after fatally shooting a suspected bicycle thief early...
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Homeowner Opens Fire on Masked Suspects Armed With Knife and Metal Bar During Car Theft Attempt
CATASAUQUA, PA — A resident in the borough of Catasauqua opened fire on two armed suspects during an attempted car...
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Home Defense or Homicide? Texas Man Arrested After Fatal Shooting of Alleged Intruder
BIG SPRING, TX — A late-night shooting on January 9 has led to a murder charge against a Big Spring...
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Fort Worth Homeowner Shoots Suspected Intruder During Early Morning Confrontation
FORT WORTH, TX — On the morning of January 12, 2026, a suspected intruder was fatally shot by a homeowner after...
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House Party Turns Violent in Michigan: 5 Shot, Armed Civilian Responds
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI — A house party turned violent in the early hours of January 10 when a dispute between two...
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Memphis Man Shoots Home Intruder After Break-In, Now Charged with Manslaughter
EAST MEMPHIS, TN — A Memphis man is facing voluntary manslaughter charges following the fatal shooting of an intruder who...
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Electronics Deal Turns Deadly After Robbery Attempt in Mississippi Parking Lot, Suspect Fatally Shot
D’IBERVILLE, MS - An attempted robbery in D’Iberville turned deadly Monday evening after the intended victim shot one of the...
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Kansas Sheriff’s Office Drops Hilarious Press Release After Chase Ends in Cow Pond
ALMA, KS — A stolen vehicle pursuit through Wabaunsee County on January 6 ended not only with one suspect in custody...
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Teen Shot Dead After Shooting Seller’s Relative During Marketplace Robbery Attempt
CICERO, IL — A teenage boy was fatally shot after allegedly attempting to rob another teen during a social media-arranged...
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Teen Shoots Mother’s Boyfriend in Throat During Assault Before Suspect Flees With Children
YEMASSEE, SC — A domestic violence incident in the early hours of December 29 escalated when a teenage son reportedly...
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Texas Man Shot After Crashing Through Gate and Driving at Property Owner
MARION COUNTY, TX — A homeowner in rural Marion County shot a man who reportedly used a vehicle to forcibly...
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