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.
Security Guard Shoots Attacker After Man Is Stabbed at South Carolina Mosque
ROCK HILL, S.C. — A routine Friday prayer service at Masjid Al-Salaam in Rock Hill was interrupted by a violent...
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Chicago Concealed Carry Holder in Custody After Early Morning Argument Ends in Shooting
CHICAGO, IL — A 46-year-old man is in critical condition following a shooting that occurred in the Cragin neighborhood early...
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Phoenix Resident Shoots Teen During Attempted Armed Robbery
PHOENIX, AZ — A teenage suspect was shot during an attempted armed robbery early Saturday morning in Phoenix, according local...
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Armed Austin Man Fatally Shoots Knife-Wielding Attacker in Self-Defense Outside Restaurant
AUSTIN, TX — On Wednesday, July 24, 2024, an attempted robbery outside a local restaurant in North Austin led to...
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Watch UFC Fighter Ramon Taveras Survive Attempted Shooting, Return Fire in Ring Doorbell Video
JACKSONVILLE, FL — UFC bantamweight fighter Ramon Taveras faced a harrowing situation on the night of July 29, 2024, when...
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Dog Walker Defends Pet by Shooting Attacking Dog; Owner and Brother Charged After Racial Slurs and Animal Cruelty
NORWOOD, PA — A Thursday evening dog attack in Norwood escalated into a confrontation involving a firearm, resulting in criminal...
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Disabled Vietnam Veteran Fatally Shoots Suspect Trying to Break in With Knife
ALBUQUERQUE, NM — In the early hours of a recent Monday morning, a disabled Vietnam veteran faced a life-threatening situation...
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Missouri Gun Store Closes Permanently Following Devastating Burglary
LIBERTY, MO — Just weeks after celebrating their third anniversary, Adventure Outdoors, a popular gun store in downtown Liberty, has...
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Woman Fatally Shot After Threatening Residents with a Knife in Bullhead City, AZ
BULLHEAD CITY, AZ — On the evening of August 8, 2024, Bullhead City Police responded to a call about a...
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Homeowner Shoots Alleged Intruder During Late-Night Burglary Attempt in Riverton, WY
RIVERTON, WY — A late-night burglary attempt in Riverton resulted in gunfire and the hospitalization of an alleged intruder on...
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19-Year-Old Woman Shoots 31-Year-Old Boyfriend in Self-Defense After Violent Assault in Charleston, WV
CHARLESTON, WV —In the early hours of Thursday, August 8, a violent altercation in Charleston, West Virginia, resulted in the...
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Armed Neighbor Rescues Woman Tied Up and Beaten for Nearly a Day After Seeing Her Dragged by Suspect
ALBION, MI — On Sunday, August 4, 2024, at approximately 4:40 PM, officers from the Albion Department of Public Safety...
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