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.
Florida Man Brings Knife to Gun Fight; Doesn’t End Well
PLANT CITY, FL — A man was fatally shot during a confrontation at the Speed Lane Travel Center early Friday morning....
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‘Hurry up and shoot Him!’ Teen’s Last Words Before Being Shot Dead by Armed Citizen in Chaotic Kansas City Liquor Store Clash
KANSAS CITY, MO — A confrontation at a Kansas City liquor store on Monday evening resulted in the fatal shooting of 18-year-old...
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Driver Who Shot Man Charging at Him with Chef’s Knife CLEARED by Grand Jury in Syracuse Road Rage Killing
SYRACUSE, NY — A 43-year-old man who fatally shot another driver during a road rage incident in downtown Syracuse will not face...
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Robbery Turns Deadly at Snowflake Donuts as Store Owner Shoots Armed Suspect
HOUSTON, TX — An attempted armed robbery at a southeast Houston donut shop ended with the suspect fatally shot by the...
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Homeowner Shoots Intruder in Face During Attempted Break-In in Henry County
HENRY COUNTY, IN — A suspected home intruder was shot in the face early Friday morning after he allegedly attempted...
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Protective Order Fails to Stop Attack: Woman Forced to Defend Herself with Firearm
NASHVILLE, TN — A woman in East Nashville was forced to defend herself Monday evening after her ex-boyfriend allegedly attempted...
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“She Had No Other Choice But to Defend Herself. That Is Why People Have Guns”: Pregnant Tennessee Woman Cleared in Shooting of Husband
CROCKETT COUNTY, TN — In an important update to a previously reported incident, authorities have officially determined that a pregnant woman...
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SHOT DEAD during carjacking attempt: Armed citizen opens fire on suspect who tried to steal his car in Stone Mountain, Georgia
DEKALB COUNTY, GA — A suspected carjacker was shot and killed Friday evening on North Hairston Road in the Stone...
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Tucson Store Employee Shoots and Kills Alleged Attacker in Parking Lot After Assault During Merchandise Viewing
TUCSON, AZ — A Tucson store employee shot and killed a man who allegedly assaulted him in a parking lot encounter...
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EXONERATED: Concealed Carry Holder Who Fatally Shot Aggressor Inside Florida Walgreens Cleared of Charges Under Stand Your Ground Law
MIRAMAR, FL — A man who fatally shot another during a heated confrontation inside a Walgreens has been cleared of all...
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Florida Man Shoots and Kills Home Intruder at 2AM After Duo Storm House — Second Suspect Still on the Run
ST. PETERSBURG, FL — A home invasion in the early morning hours of April 16 ended when a St. Petersburg resident...
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Pregnant Woman Shoots and Kills Armed Attacker in Domestic Violence Incident
CROCKETT COUNTY, TN — A deadly domestic violence incident is under investigation after a pregnant woman fatally shot a man...
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