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.
Facing Three Armed Intruders Alone, Evansville Man Shoots One Dead, Sends Two Fleeing
EVANSVILLE, IN — A resident was forced to defend himself against three armed intruders in a terrifying home invasion on...
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Armed Citizen Defends Himself After Suspect Pulls Gun During Online Sale, Teen Shot During Attempted Carjacking
CHATTANOOGA, TN — A 30-year-old man was forced to defend himself during an attempted armed robbery that unfolded during a...
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Concealed Carrier Fires 16 Rounds at Fleeing Robbers After Being Pistol-Whipped and Girlfriend is Shot
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A violent armed robbery in the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia Tuesday night ended with a licensed...
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Bystander Shoots Aggressive Panhandler in Leg After Warning Shot Fails to Deter Attack
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A chaotic scene unfolded Wednesday afternoon outside the Nusenda Credit Union near the Uptown Transit Center when...
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Fired Construction Worker Opens Fire with Rifle at Former Job Site, Shot in Self-Defense by Armed Coworker
LAS VEGAS, NV — A former construction worker who returned to his previous worksite armed with a rifle and began shooting...
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Store Clerk Shoots Armed Teen Robber in Self-Defense During Morning Hold-Up
GREECE, NY — A store owner at Henry’s Convenience Store shot a teenage robbery suspect in self-defense during an attempted armed...
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Homeowner Opens Fire on Group Attempting Car Burglary and Home Invasion in Early Morning Incident
DALTON, GA — An early morning confrontation between a homeowner and a group of alleged car burglars escalated into gunfire...
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Homeowner Charged with Murder After Teen Fatally Shot During Alleged Break-In That Friends Say Was TikTok Prank
SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY, VA — A homeowner in Virginia is facing a murder charge after allegedly shooting and killing an 18-year-old...
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St. Louis Teen Shot by Fellow Suspects After Resident Fires Warning Shots During Car Break-In
ST. LOUIS, MO — A 16-year-old was fatally shot early Friday morning during a string of vehicle break-ins in the...
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Robbery Suspect and Armed Victim Both Shot After Struggle Over Gun in Missouri Market
JENNINGS, MO — A robbery attempt at a local market turned into a shootout Thursday evening, leaving both the suspect...
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Elderly man opens fire on 35-year-old intruder who violently attacked him and his wife during terrifying home incident
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FL — In the early hours of Sunday morning, a 35-year-old man was shot in self-defense after allegedly...
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Home Invader Shot After Ignoring Verbal Warnings from Father Protecting Wife and 2-Year-Old
SEATTLE, WA — A Seattle man shot an intruder early Friday morning after the suspect broke into an apartment building and...
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