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.
North Carolina Homeowner, 74, Won’t Face Charges After Shooting Man Police Say Was Prying at His Window at 7 A.M.
A 74-year-old Gastonia homeowner shot a man prying at his window. Police say the suspect then lied about a drive-by...
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Man Shoots and Kills 35-Year-Old Who Kicked In the Door of a Missouri Home With a Rifle, Woman Told 911 the Intruder Was Her Ex-Husband
Miller County deputies say a 35-year-old man kicked in the door of a Brumley, MO home with a rifle and...
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A Social Media Dispute Showed Up at Their Front Door. His Wife’s Single Shot Ended It.
A licensed Massachusetts gun owner shot an armed man pursuing her husband at gunpoint. The Hampden DA ruled it lawful...
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Sheriff Points to Idaho’s Castle Doctrine After Kootenai Man, 21, Stops Choking Attack With a Single Shot
A 21-year-old Kootenai, Idaho homeowner was not arrested after fatally shooting a man who grabbed him by the throat inside...
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Rochester Bar Security Officer Shoots, Kills Ejected Man Who Retrieved a Handgun From His Car and Came Back Waving It at a Crowded 1:30 A.M. Bar
A man ejected from a crowded Rochester bar came back waving a handgun. Police say a licensed armed guard fired,...
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Neighbor Reportedly Shoots and Kills Attacker After Two Women Are Stabbed at Phoenix Apartment Complex
Police say a man is dead and two women injured after a Phoenix apartment stabbing. Reports say a neighbor shot...
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Argument Over a Spot in Line at Memphis Mini Mart Ends With Two Men Shot and in Critical Condition
Two men are in critical condition after an argument over a place in line at a Memphis market escalated into...
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Concealed Carrier Shoots and Kills Knife-Wielding Man Who Charged Him Inside Cerritos Barbecue Restaurant
A concealed carry permit holder shot and killed a knife-wielding man who charged him inside a Cerritos restaurant, LASD says.
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Homeowner Fights Off Would-Be Truck Thief With Bat, Then Gunshot After Suspect Threatens to Kill Him
Estimated reading time: 2 minutes TULSA COUNTY, OKLA. — A Tulsa County homeowner fought back with a baseball bat and...
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70-Year-Old Houston Pool Hall Owner Shoots Crowbar-Armed Suspect Who Charged Him During 2 A.M. Break-In Attempt
Key Takeaways A 70-year-old pool hall owner shot a suspected intruder armed with a crowbar during an attempted burglary in...
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Driver Who Pulled Over to Avoid Road Rage Confrontation Fatally Shoots Man Who Attacked Him, Charleston Police Say
Key Takeaways A road rage incident in Charleston ended fatally when a driver confronted another man after trying to avoid...
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Late-Night Altercation in Hattiesburg Ends With One Wounded and No Charges for the Man Who Fired
Key Takeaways A man shot during an altercation on Hardy Street will not face charges as Hattiesburg detectives ruled he...
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