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.
Armed Walgreens Employee Shoots, Kills Gun-Wielding Shoplifter in Calumet City, IL
CALUMET CITY, IL — In the early morning hours of October 6, 2024, a theft at a Walgreens located in...
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Bounty Hunters Shoot Man After He Tries to Run Them Over With Vehicle in Fort Worth
FORT WORTH, TX — Two bounty hunters shot a man during a pursuit Monday evening after he allegedly attempted to...
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Security Guard Shoots Man After Bear Spray Attack Outside CYFD Building in Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, NM — On the evening of October 1, 2024, a security guard working at the Children, Youth, and Families...
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Homeowner Forced to Shoot Intruder After Acting Erratically and Not Heeding Warnings to Leave
LAS VEGAS, NV — A homeowner shot and killed a man who was attempting to break into their residence early...
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Taylorsville Homeowner Wounded in Head During Shootout with Intruder, Suspect Arrested
TAYLORSVILLE, NC — A 45-year-old man has been arrested following a shooting incident that occurred on September 22, 2024, during...
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Homeowner Fatally Shoots Alleged Intruder Armed with Shovel in Northwest Harris County, TX
HARRIS COUNTY, TX — A man was shot and killed late Tuesday night after allegedly attempting to break into a...
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Homeowner Shoots Intruder During Second Burglary After Firearms Stolen in First Break-In
HARRISON TOWNSHIP, OH — Authorities are investigating a series of events surrounding an aggravated burglary and shooting incident that unfolded...
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Nevada Man Turns the Tables on Armed Robber, Fatally Shoots Attacker in Self-Defense
HENDERSON, NV — A 33-year-old man shot and killed an armed robber who attempted to hold him at gunpoint in...
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Father and Son Open Fire on Armed Suspects During Car Burglary, Shooting One in the Face in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO, TX — A vehicle burglary escalated into a violent confrontation in downtown San Antonio Tuesday afternoon when a...
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Missouri Homeowner Fatally Shoots Intruder Who Prayed to Horse, Attacked Dog, and Tried to Break In
DEARBORN, MO — A homeowner in Dearborn, Missouri, fatally shot a man after the intruder displayed erratic behavior and attempted...
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You’ll Have to Shoot Me”: Homeowner Does Just That During Tense Break-In
HANLEY HILLS, MO — In the early hours of September 17, 2024, a man was shot by a homeowner after...
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Road Rage Incident in Hermitage Escalates to Gunfire, Ends in Crash
HERMITAGE, TN — A road rage incident in Hermitage escalated into a dangerous exchange of gunfire between two drivers late...
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