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.
Ex-Boyfriend Knocks on an East Indianapolis Door Just After 10 p.m. and Is Shot Dead, Off-Duty Officer Hit in the Leg, Police Preliminarily Call It Self-Defense
Police preliminarily call it self-defense after an off-duty Lawrence lieutenant was shot and a 53-year-old man died in Indianapolis.
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“It Was Like a Switch”: The 35-Year-Old Who Fired Back at the Twin Falls In-N-Out Shooter Speaks Out
The armed citizen who fired back at the Twin Falls In-N-Out shooter speaks out. Police say he and an off-duty...
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St. Louis Store Clerk Shoots Man Who Tried to Force His Way Behind the Counter During 10 A.M. Disturbance
A St. Louis clerk shot a man who tried to force his way behind the counter at a north city...
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Rochester Homeowner Wakes to Someone Coming In the Back Door at 4:30 A.M., Fatally Shoots Intruder in His Kitchen
A Rochester homeowner woke to someone entering through the back of his house at 4:30 a.m. Police say the intruder...
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Three Dead Outside a Twin Falls In-N-Out, Armed Bystander Engaged the Shooter With a Suppressed Pistol Causing Him to Retreat
Three dead outside a Twin Falls In-N-Out. The shooter is dead, and video shows an armed bystander engaging him in...
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Off-Duty Utah Highway Patrol Sergeant Drew From Concealment and Traded Fire With Road Rage Suspect Inside a Taylorsville Liquor Store
An off-duty Utah Highway Patrol sergeant drew his concealed handgun and traded fire with a shooter inside a Taylorsville liquor...
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Richmond Delivery Driver Fires Several Rounds at Teen During 10:30 A.M. Carjacking Attempt, No Charges Placed
A Richmond delivery driver fired several rounds at a teen he says tried to take his car. No charges have...
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Virginia Man Shot While Allegedly Assaulting Woman During Reckless Car Ride That Ended in a Crash
Lynchburg police say a Campbell County man was shot while allegedly assaulting a woman in a car that then crashed...
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Road Rage Aggressor Ignores Repeated Warnings to Back Off, Indiana Prosecutor Rules Driver Acted in Self-Defense
A Hancock County prosecutor declined charges after a driver fatally shot a road rage aggressor who ignored repeated warnings to...
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Tampa Strip Club Security Guard Fatally Shoots Man Who Forced His Way Into a Closed Section and Repeatedly Struck Him, Police Say
A man ejected from a Tampa club pushed past employees into a closed area and repeatedly struck a security guard...
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60-Year-Old Foley Father Fatally Shoots His 35-Year-Old Son During Domestic Dispute, Police Say He Was Defending Himself and Family
Foley police say a 60-year-old father fatally shot his 35-year-old son during a domestic dispute, acting in defense of himself...
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He Rammed Their Car Twice Outside a Police Station. Minutes Later, He Was Shot in the Parking Lot.
Police say a man rammed two women's car outside a Cleveland police station before he was shot during a custody...
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