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.
Man Stabbed in the Neck Shoots Attacker in Driveway Self-Defense Incident
MANITOU SPRINGS, CO — A suspected stabbing turned into a case of armed self-defense Tuesday evening after a man was reportedly...
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Suspect Shot by Homeowner During Attempted Tire Theft in Los Angeles Driveway
LOS ANGELES, CA — A late-night attempt to steal tires from a vehicle ended in gunfire when a homeowner confronted...
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Intoxicated 17-Year-Old Shot by Homeowner After Forcible Entry in Spanish Fort, Alabama
SPANISH FORT, AL — A 17-year-old male is in stable but critical condition after being shot by a homeowner during...
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Armed Citizen Fatally Shoots Suspect on Carjacking Spree in South Carolina, Striking Him at Least Three Times
HARDEEVILLE, SC — A suspected carjacker was fatally shot by an armed citizen Sunday night after allegedly attempting to carry out...
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Tulsa Man Working on Cars in Driveway Defends Himself After Homeless Man Attacks Him with Baseball Bat
TULSA, OK — A Tulsa man says he had no choice but to use deadly force after being violently attacked...
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Man’s Car Stolen After He Leaves It Running, Leading to Shootout in North Memphis
MEMPHIS, TN — A car theft turned violent late Wednesday night in North Memphis, resulting in two individuals sustaining gunshot wounds...
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Suspect Claims Drive-By Shooting After Being Shot—Turns Out Concealed Carrier Pulled the Trigger
CHICAGO, IL — A legally armed citizen shot a suspected car burglar early Monday morning after allegedly catching him in...
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Apartment Resident Fatally Shoots 14-Year-Old During Late-Night Disturbance in Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, NM — A 14-year-old boy was fatally shot Friday night after a group of teenagers allegedly attempted to force...
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Store Clerk Shoots Armed Assailant During Altercation in Othello, WA
OTHELLO, WA — A confrontation inside a local store on Saturday afternoon ended with one man hospitalized and facing criminal...
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Bystander’s Armed Intervention Stops Stabbing Attack at New Hampshire McDonald’s
NASHUA, NH – A bystander with a firearm intervened during a violent altercation involving a knife at a McDonald's in...
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Armed Citizen Shoots Robbery Suspect During Early Morning Struggle in Midtown Memphis
MEMPHIS, TN — An attempted robbery early Tuesday morning in Midtown Memphis ended with a suspect in critical condition after...
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Pennsylvania Man Sentenced After Mistaking Instacart Driver for Intruder and Opening Fire
NEWTON TWP., PA — A Pennsylvania man has been sentenced to six months in jail and over four years of...
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