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.
NBA Star Christian Wood Scares Off Masked Intruders With Gunfire at Sherman Oaks Home
SHERMAN OAKS, CA — NBA free agent and former Los Angeles Laker Christian Wood reportedly stopped an attempted home invasion...
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California Man Shoots Intruder Allegedly Attacking Resident with Wooden Pole
SISKIYOU COUNTY, CA — A home invasion early Thursday morning in the Mount Shasta Vista subdivision led to a defensive...
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Vietnam Vet, 79, Shoots Naked Attacker After Brutal Assault Leaves Him With Broken Legs
STUDIO CITY, CA — A 79-year-old Vietnam veteran is recovering from serious injuries after intervening in a bizarre and violent...
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Neighbor Fatally Shoots Intruder Beating Elderly Man Inside Medford Apartment
MEDFORD, OR — An early morning attempted home invasion on Sunday ended in a fatal shooting after a neighbor intervened...
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Houston Man Fatally Shot After Allegedly Forcing Entry Into Ex-Girlfriend’s Home
HOUSTON, TX — A man was fatally shot in the early morning hours of November 1 following a confrontation at...
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Halloween Home Invasion Ends in Fatal Shooting at Tulsa Apartment Complex
TULSA, OK — A late-night break-in at a South Tulsa apartment complex turned deadly on Halloween after a resident reportedly...
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Loose Monkey from Lab Truck Shot by Mississippi Homeowner in Early Morning Scare
JASPER COUNTY, MS — A woman in rural Mississippi was forced to open fire on an aggressive monkey after it entered...
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Armed Contractor Shoots and Kills Rapper Glizzy the Tweeker in Failed Robbery Attempt in Chicago
CHICAGO, IL — A 19-year-old man identified as Mekhi Moore, also known by the nickname “Glizzy the Tweeker,” was fatally shot...
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Residents Disarm and Wound Intruders During Charleston Home Invasion Attempt
CHARLESTON, SC — Two suspects were injured and arrested following a midday home invasion on South Enston Avenue in Downtown...
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Carson City Woman Shoots Intruder After Road Rage Chase Ends at Her Door
CARSON CITY, NV — A Saturday afternoon shooting on the 2200 block of Star Way appears to have stemmed from a...
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Apple Valley Resident Shoots Intruder During Early Morning Break-In Attempt
APPLE VALLEY, CA — A homeowner in Apple Valley shot and wounded a man who allegedly tried to break into...
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Florida Man Uses Handgun in Self-Defense Against Rifle-Wielding Attacker
COCOA, FL — A 21-year-old man was fatally shot Monday night after allegedly confronting another individual with a rifle during...
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