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.
Early Morning Confrontation Leaves Suspected Car Thief Dead in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO, TX – In the pre-dawn hours of Tuesday, a routine morning turned deadly for a suspected car thief...
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Washington Post Home Invasion Op-Ed Critique: A Case for Proper Firearm Readiness and Safety
In a recent opinion piece for The Washington Post, a former staff writer described his harrowing experience with a home...
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Mebane Homeowner Fatally Shoots 1 of 3 Home Intruders, But Succumbs to Injuries
MEBANE, NC - A tragic event unfolded this past Sunday morning, as a home invasion turned deadly. While the details...
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Ex-Girlfriend’s Mother Shoots Ex-Boyfriend After He Fires Warning Shot
ATLANTA, GA - While we at USA Carry never recommend firing warning shots, this recent incident in Atlanta serves as...
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San Antonio Homeowner Shoots Suspect in Both Legs in Car Burglary Attempt; Police Seek Second Suspect
SAN ANTONIO, TX - In the early hours of Tuesday morning, around 3:30 a.m., a homeowner witnessed two individuals attempting...
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Concealed Carry Holder Thwarts Robbery Attempt on Chicago’s Jewelers Row
CHICAGO, IL -In a response to an attempted robbery, a jewelry store employee turned the tables on a would-be thief...
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Intruder Shot and Killed in Break-In at Historic St. Louis Masonic Lodge
ST. LOUIS, MO - Early Wednesday morning, a break-in at a historic Masonic lodge in St. Louis's Central West End...
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Homeowner Shoots Hammer-Wielding Intruder in Denison: A Case for Armed Readiness at Home
DENISON, TX - A confrontation that ended with a critically injured intruder unfolded when a homeowner was forced to shoot...
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Armed Ex-Boyfriend Kicks in Woman’s Door, Who Then Shoots Him, Sending Him to the Hospital
MOBILE, AL - In a decisive moment of self-defense, a Mobile woman turned a potential tragedy into a testament to...
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Victim Turns Tables on Teen Robbers, Fatal Shooting Leads to Murder Charge for 17-Year-Old
ST. LOUIS, MO - A robbery attempt has led to the death of one of the assailants and serious charges...
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Armed Student Shot by Police at Mesquite Charter School, Sparking Lockdown
MESQUITE, TX - In a tense incident on Monday morning, a student who brought a firearm to a Mesquite charter...
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From Hooters Havoc to Home Invasion: Florida Man Thwarted by Armed Homeowner
CAPE CORAL, FL - A Florida man's disruptive behavior escalated from causing a disturbance at a Hooters restaurant to a...
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