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.
“Don’t Bring a Knife to a Gunfight”: Clerk Defends Against Armed Robber at Alabama Gas Station
CROPWELL, AL — An early-morning attempted robbery at a Shell gas station turned fatal when an armed clerk defended himself...
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Roswell Man Fatally Shoots Armed Attacker in Self-Defense After Night of Drinking Turns Violent
ROSWELL, NM — A confrontation inside a house on the 1500 block of North Montana Avenue on Friday night, January...
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Texas City Tragedy: Teen Accidentally Shoots Brother, Father Suffers Fatal Heart Attack While Trying to Save Him
TEXAS CITY, TX — A devastating sequence of events unfolded in the early hours of January 13, 2025, leaving a...
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Memphis Clerk Defends Himself During Armed Robbery Outside Butcher Shop
MEMPHIS, TN — On January 10, 2025, a robbery at Gordins Butcher Shoppe on Thomas Street escalated into a dangerous...
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Suspect Armed with Pellet Gun Shot by Off-Duty Officer After Attempted Robbery and Driving Off with 13-Year-Old in Vehicle
BUFFALO, NY — An off-duty Niagara Falls police officer acted in self-defense after being confronted by an armed suspect during...
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Truck Theft Suspect Shot After Brandishing Pistol, Drives Himself to Hospital
MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, WA — In the early hours of Thursday, January 9, 2025, a vehicle theft suspect was shot by...
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Texas Homeowner Defends Family from Machete-Wielding Intruder
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX — On the evening of Friday, January 3, 2025, officers responded to a shooting incident in the...
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Store Clerk Fatally Shoots Armed Robber Who Held Gun to His Head During Robbery Attempt
PAGELAND, SC — A violent robbery attempt at the Hwy. 9 Mini Mart & Tobacco store on December 28, 2024,...
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FAFO: Armed Teen Carjacker Shot by Armed Citizen at Red Roof Inn Motel
RALEIGH, N.C. — An attempted carjacking near the Red Roof Inn off Glenwood Avenue and Interstate 440 on Sunday night...
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Pregnant Mother Defends Herself and Children from Violent Ex-Partner, Father of Her Children, in Grovetown, Georgia
GROVETOWN, GA — On Monday, January 6, 2025, around 9:27 p.m., Grovetown police responded to reports of a domestic dispute...
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Woman Fatally Shot After Forcing Entry Into Ex-Boyfriend’s Apartment
TUCSON, AZ — On January 4, 2025, Tucson police responded to a fatal shooting in the 800 block of West...
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Armed Homeowner Fatally Shoots Intruder After Leaving House to Check His for Vehicle Damage
ENGLEWOOD, OH — A man attempting to break into a home on the 600 block of Overla Boulevard early Friday...
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