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.
20 vs. 1: Anaheim Jewelry Store Owner Fires a Single Shot, Sends Smash‑and‑Grab Crew Running
Anaheim, CA — Outnumbered twenty to one, an Anaheim jewelry store owner faced a fast‑moving smash‑and‑grab crew armed with sledgehammers...
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Three Years Later: The Armed Citizen Who Ended a Mall Shooting in 15 Seconds and Saved Countless Lives
GREENWOOD, IN — On July 17, 2022, a violent attack unfolded in the food court of Greenwood Park Mall. The individual...
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Forced Entry Turns Fatal: Homeowner Shoots Man Who Kicked in Front Door
REDBY, MN — A suspected intruder was fatally shot after forcing entry into a home in the Redby District on...
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Redmond Employee Shoots Alleged Car Thief in Self-Defense After Late-Night Confrontation
REDMOND, WA — A late-night confrontation over a suspected car theft escalated into a defensive shooting outside a business near...
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Armed Camper Defends Himself After Intoxicated Man Aims Rifle During Dispute Over Driving While Drunk
BLACK BEACH, WY — A late-night camping trip turned violent on July 5 when an attempt to stop an intoxicated...
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Louisiana Man Shoots Co-Worker in Self-Defense After Co-Worker Repeatedly Strikes Him in the Head
KEITHVILLE, LA — A workplace dispute turned violent Friday morning in Caddo Parish, leading to a justified self-defense shooting, according...
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Homeowner Shoots Armed Intruder After Suspect’s Gun Misfires During Alleged Attack
ELKHORN CITY, KY — A home invasion turned violent in the Elkhorn City community of Pike County on the evening of...
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UPS Employee Argument Ends in Gunfire; One Man Charged
HIALEAH, FL — A heated argument between groups of UPS employees escalated into a shooting outside a Hialeah shipping facility,...
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Domestic Dispute Turns Deadly as Man Stabs Relative, Shot by Family Member
RIALTO, CA — A domestic disturbance turned deadly in Rialto on June 27 when a 29-year-old man was fatally shot...
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Armed Citizen Fires at Robbers After Woman Pistol-Whipped & Robbed in Chicago, Suspects Flee Unharmed
CHICAGO, IL — A concealed carry license holder opened fire on two armed robbers Tuesday morning in the West Loop...
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Wayne Church Attacker Run Over by Member, Shot by Security
Wayne, MI - A tragic incident occurred at Crosspointe Community Church in suburban Detroit on Sunday morning when a gunman,...
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Carjacker, 18, Shot Dead by Armed Citizen After Robbing Three People During Chicago Crime Spree
CHICAGO, IL - A concealed carry holder in Chicago ended a robbery spree last night. When the attacker went after...
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