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.
Grandfather of Teen Killed in Home Invasion Calls AR-15 Use ‘Unfair’
WAGONER COUNTY, OK - The grandfather of one of the three teens killed after breaking into a home is saying...
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Armed Citizen Defends Against Attempted Carjacking Outside Crafty Crab, a St. Petersburg Restaurant
ST. PETERSBURG, FL — A man waiting in his car outside the Crafty Crab restaurant thwarted an attempted carjacking Wednesday...
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Son Fatally Shoots Father in Apparent Self-Defense Near Sidney, Nebraska
SIDNEY, NE — Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Tuesday morning at a rural residence south of Sidney....
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Robbery Victim Turns Tables, Seizes Gun and Shoots Both Assailants in Self-Defense
MEMPHIS, TN — A robbery victim behind a Parkway Village hotel turned a potentially fatal encounter into a self-defense success...
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Homeowner Defends Family, Intruder Arrested After Stealing Neighbors Car and Police Pursuit
SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA — A tense home invasion escalated into a vehicle pursuit before ending in the arrest of a...
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My Babies Are Alive”: Grandfather Defends Family in Rancho Cordova Burglary Shooting
RANCHO CORDOVA, CA — A 70-year-old man, identified only as Robert, says he was forced to defend his family during...
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Elderly Rockford Man Defends Female Victim by Shooting Attacker in Rear End
ROCKFORD, IL — Authorities in Winnebago County responded to a domestic disturbance on the city’s east side that ended with...
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Louisiana Man Fatally Shoots Knife-Wielding Uncle Who Kicked in Door and Threatened Him, Girlfriend, and Baby
LAPLACE, LA — A disturbance at a home in the 2100 block of Williamsburg Drive on November 21, 2024, led...
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Mother Arrested After Starting Argument at Miami-Dade McDonald’s, Gun ‘Discharges When Dropped,’ Injuring 15-Year-Old Daughter
MIAMI-DADE, FL — A late-night argument at a McDonald’s escalated into violence, leaving a 15-year-old girl injured and her mother...
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Deadly Road Rage Incident on Las Vegas Strip: Uber Driver Fatally Shot During Heated Confrontation
LAS VEGAS, NV — A road rage altercation on the Las Vegas Strip turned fatal Monday afternoon when an Uber...
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Philadelphia Car Owner Stops Suspect by Firing One Shot, Hitting Him in the Head During Attempted Car Theft
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A man attempting to steal a vehicle was fatally shot by the car's owner during a chaotic...
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Chicago Food Vendor with CCL Injured in Gunfight with Armed Robber, Suspect Killed
CHICAGO, IL — A food vendor with a concealed carry license was injured, and a suspect was fatally shot during...
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