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.
Motorcyclist Fatally Shoots Man Charging with Hammer in Maryland Road Rage Confrontation
GLEN BURNIE, MD — A road rage incident turned deadly on November 7, 2024, when a 22-year-old motorcyclist reportedly shot...
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Warren Woman Fatally Shoots Ex-Boyfriend in Self-Defense After Forced Entry Amid Domestic Violence History
WARREN, MI — A Warren woman fatally shot her ex-boyfriend after he broke into her home and chased her on...
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Resident Defends Home Against Armed Intruder in Violent Halloween Night Stabbing
IBERIA PARISH, LA — On October 31, 2024, a Halloween night home invasion in Iberia Parish took a violent turn...
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Reno Man Acts in Self-Defense After Juvenile Opens Fire, Injuring Bystander
STEAD, NV — A self-defense shooting Sunday night at the Sky Vista Commons Apartments in Reno’s Stead neighborhood left a...
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St. Petersburg Tile Worker’s Father Fatally Shoots Contractor in Self-Defense During Payment Dispute
ST. PETERSBURG, FL — A fatal shooting at a residential construction site has been ruled an act of justifiable self-defense...
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Tire Repair Gone Wrong: Mechanic Fatally Shoots Florida Man Who Pulled Machete During Argument
HIALEAH, FL — In an early morning incident on November 2, a heated dispute over a tire repair ended in...
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Concealed Carrier Fatally Shoots Man Who Pulled Gun During Argument with Woman on Chicago’s South Side
CHICAGO, IL — A 26-year-old man was shot and killed on the South Side of Chicago on Friday after allegedly...
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Duck N Go Market Clerk Pulls Own Gun, Shoots Armed Robber in Self-Defense
EUGENE, OR — An attempted robbery at the Duck N Go Market on October 27 ended with the suspect in...
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San Antonio Man Shoots Driver Allegedly Attempting to Run Over Multiple People in Self-Defense Incident
SAN ANTONIO, TX — Early Sunday morning, a fatal shooting occurred outside an after-hours establishment on San Antonio's South Side,...
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Florida Man Shot and Killed After Driving Truck Toward Armed Homeowner Who Had Fired Warning Shots
PORT ORANGE, FL — A neighborhood dispute ended in a fatal shooting Saturday evening on Jackson Lane after a man...
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Intruder Fatally Shot During Struggle Over Firearm in South Carolina Home
HORRY COUNTY, SC — A trespassing incident on Monday night near Monaca Drive in the Longs area of Horry County...
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Suspect Uses Pepper Spray in Carjacking, Victim Responds with Gun
CHICAGO, IL — A 16-year-old suspect was shot early Tuesday morning after a failed carjacking attempt on the city's South...
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