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 Confronts Suspected Burglar Who Opens Fire, Second Armed Resident Returns Gunfire
GROVER, NC — A late-night confrontation involving a suspected burglar led to an exchange of gunfire between the suspect and...
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Off-Duty Officer Shoots Armed Attacker After Being Pistol-Whipped in Road Rage Incident; Attacker’s Family Says Shooting Was Justified
MILWAUKEE, WI — An off-duty Milwaukee Police Department officer fatally shot a man who attacked him with a firearm following a...
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Concealed Carrier Shoots Suspect Who Tried to Run Him Down Using His Own Stolen Vehicle
CHICAGO, IL — A concealed carry holder opened fire on a suspected car thief who allegedly attempted to run him...
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Woman Fatally Shoots Ex-Boyfriend After He Allegedly Breaks Into Her Phoenix Apartment
PHOENIX, AZ — A woman shot and killed her ex-boyfriend after he allegedly forced his way into her apartment late Tuesday...
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Armed Boyfriend Shoots Alleged Road-Rage Aggressor Who Followed Girlfriend Home in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS, NV — A road rage incident took a violent turn Monday morning when a man followed a woman home...
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Armed 14-Year-Old Suspect and Intended Victim Shot During Botched Robbery in Missouri
ST. LOUIS, MO — A 14-year-old male was shot and injured after he and another suspect allegedly attempted to rob two...
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Female Store Worker Fires Warning Shots, Disarms Armed Man Who Threatened to Kill Shopper
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FL — A store employee at a Wabasso convenience store fired two warning shots into the air...
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Woman Fatally Shoots Child’s Father During Alleged Assault in Tulsa Apartment
TULSA, OK — A domestic dispute turned deadly in the early morning hours of October 3 when a woman fatally...
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Man Shoots Wife’s Ex-Husband in Self-Defense While Being Violently Beaten With Picture Frame
SAYRE, PA — A deadly altercation unfolded Friday afternoon in a Sayre home when a man was forced to defend himself...
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Indiana Woman Shoots Attacker Dead After Sexual Assault Inside Her Home
CUMBERLAND, IN — A Sunday evening disturbance in a Cumberland neighborhood ended in tragedy after a woman defended herself from...
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‘He’s not breathing’: Female homeowner shoots intruder with criminal past during break-in
DECATUR, AL — A woman fatally shot a man with a long history of criminal convictions after he reportedly broke into...
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Vehicle Burglary Turns Violent as Wichita Teacher and Teen Suspect Both Shot, Showing Risks of Confronting Suspects
WICHITA, KS — A late-night vehicle burglary in Wichita escalated into a shooting that left both a homeowner and a...
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