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.
Home Intruder Fatally Shot After Hitting Homeowner In The Face with a Rock
OCEANSIDE, CA — A suspected home invasion ended tragically when an intruder was fatally shot by a resident on the...
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Corpus Christi Homeowner Arrested After Delayed 911 Call in Fatal Shooting
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX — Corpus Christi detectives have arrested Douglas Watters, 56, following the shooting death of an intruder at...
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Armed Bystander Intervenes in Domestic Assault, Suspect Shot in Self-Defense
SEATTLE, WA — A shooting at Lincoln Park is under investigation after an armed bystander intervened in a domestic assault,...
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Armed Customers Stop Knife-Wielding Man at Verizon Store
MARBLE FALLS, TX — An elderly man was arrested after threatening staff at a Verizon Wireless store with a knife...
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Camden Man Shoots Attacker Armed with Hammer and Crowbar in Self-Defense Incident
CAMDEN, AR — On July 24, 2024, at approximately 12:51 a.m., officers from the Camden Police Department responded to a...
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Georgia Man and His Dog Commended for Apprehending Escaped Inmate, Collects $500 Reward
TOWNS COUNTY, GA — On the afternoon of July 15, 2024, Bruce Douglas Partin Jr., a 39-year-old inmate trustee from...
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Armed Homeowner Turns the Tables on Armed Intruder in Kentucky
CADIZ, KY — A self-defense incident unfolded in the early hours of July 20, 2024, in Trigg County, resulting in...
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Off-Duty CPD Officer Engages in Shootout with Attempted Carjackers on Chicago’s Far South Side
CHICAGO, IL — An attempted carjacking on the Far South Side of Chicago escalated into a shootout between the suspects...
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Utah Homeowner and Neighbor Both Shoot Aggressive Pit Bulls in Self-Defense
OGDEN, UT — A homeowner in Ogden reported that he and a neighbor shot two pit bulls in self-defense on...
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16-Year-Old Suspect Shot During Attempted Armed Robbery in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS, MO — A 16-year-old male suspect was critically injured in an attempted armed robbery in the Soulard neighborhood...
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Homeowner Fatally Shoots Suspect After Warning Shot Fails to Deter Assault
OMAK, WA — On the evening of July 21, 2024, an incident occurred in the 400 block of Hanford Street,...
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71-Year-Old Business Owner Shoots and Stops Armed Burglar After Being Awakened in South Seattle Smoke Shop
SEATTLE, WA — A commercial burglary in South Seattle early this morning resulted in a 42-year-old suspect being shot and...
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