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.
Would-Be Burglar Fatally Shot by Arkansas Resident During Attempted Break-In
FORREST CITY, AR — A 22-year-old man was fatally shot during an attempted home invasion early Wednesday morning in Forrest...
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7 Things You Wanted to Know About the Bear Shooting
A viral video showing a man confronting and fatally shooting a bear inside his home has sparked widespread interest online....
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Love Triangle Turns Deadly as Wife is Killed After Breaking Into Mistress’s House
NASHVILLE, TN — Homicide detectives are investigating an early morning shooting on Monday that left a 42-year-old woman dead after...
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Houston Homeowner Fatally Shoots Two Armed Suspects Posing as Police Officers
HOUSTON, TX — A homeowner shot and killed two armed men late Friday night after they attempted to force their...
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No Charges for Ride-Share Driver Who Shot Passenger After Being Tased and Strangled
FORT MILL, SC — A violent confrontation in the early morning hours of July 27 ended in a fatal shooting...
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Attempted 4-Wheeler Theft Turns Deadly in Idaho: Homeowner Wounded, Suspect Killed After Gunfire with Deputies
BINGHAM COUNTY, ID — Late on the night of August 19, an attempted theft in a rural area east of Shelley...
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Illinois Mother Fatally Shoots Armed Intruder After Hiding in Closet With Infant
JOLIET, IL — A Joliet woman fatally shot a man who forced entry into her home late Friday night while...
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CCL Holder Wounded but Fires Back in Early Morning Chicago Ambush
CHICAGO, IL — A man licensed to carry a concealed firearm was shot during an exchange of gunfire after he...
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Video Shows Moment ‘Stolen Valor’ Argument Turns Violent in Seattle
SEATTLE, WA — Newly released video shows the tense moments before a shooting on Seattle’s waterfront that prosecutors say stemmed...
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West Virginia Homeowner Shoots and Kills Armed Intruder Wielding Bat and Knife
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV — A Kanawha County homeowner fatally shot an armed intruder Friday afternoon after returning home to find...
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Armed Robbery Victim Defends Himself in St. Louis Park Shootout — Victim and Both Suspects Shot in the Legs
ST. LOUIS, MO — A robbery in Amberg Park turned into a shootout Tuesday evening, leaving the victim and both...
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Home Invasion Turns Deadly in Virginia: Husband Shoots Intruder After Wife Fatally Stabbed
HARRISONBURG, VA — A violent home invasion in rural Rockingham County late Sunday night left two people dead, including the...
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