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.
Mother Shoots Knife-Wielding Intruder to Defend Her 3 Children After He Rams Truck Into Home
CARROLL COUNTY, MS - In an extraordinary display of courage and quick thinking, a mother in Carroll County, Mississippi, successfully...
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Chicago Teen Shot at During Robbery Attempt at Local Burrito Restaurant
CHICAGO, IL – A 17-year-old boy got a dose of reality when a licensed concealed carry holder shot at him...
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Florida Woman Turns Assailant’s Gun Against Him in Self-Defense
Brooksville, FL - In an assertive display of self-defense, a Brooksville woman turned the tables on an attacker by using...
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Woman Fatally Shoots Estranged Husband After He Broke In Through the Backdoor
HARRIS COUNTY, TX. - A home invasion led to the fatal shooting of an estranged husband in the Woodlace neighborhood...
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Concealed Carrier Shoots Robber in Botched Facebook Marketplace Robbery
PEORIA, IL - A fatal shooting occurred in South Peoria on Monday, January 15, 2024, following what police believe was...
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Philadelphia Concealed Carrier Engages in Gunfight with Robbers, Surveillance Video Captures Sounds of the Encounter
PHILADELPHIA, PA - In Philadelphia's Oxford Circle neighborhood, a 48-year-old man was shot during a gun battle with an attempted...
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Video Captures Oakland Jewelry Clerk Firing at Armed Robbers in Daring Defense
OAKLAND, CA - An attempted robbery at the MSM Jewelry store in Oakland's Fruitvale neighborhood turned into a shootout when...
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Footage of Armed Security Guard and Robber Exchanging Gunfire in Cannabis Dispensary
SAN ANTONIO, TX - A late-night robbery attempt at the Purple Dragon cannabis dispensary on West Hildebrand Ave turned into...
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Father Shoots Daughter’s Attacker, Then Gets Shot as Suspect Wrestles Gun Away
WOOD RIVER, IL - Charges have been filed following a Dec. 26 shooting in Wood River, where a domestic battery...
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Homeowner’s Self-Defense Shooting of Chainsaw-Wielding Man Deemed Justifiable
SOUTH BEND, IN - In an incident that occurred last month on Beale Street, the St. Joseph County Prosecutor's Office...
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Seattle Encounter Turns Violent: Man Stabbed and Robbed, Suspect Shot and Arrested
SEATTLE, WA - Last night in Seattle, a violent encounter left a 20-year-old man seriously injured and resulted in the...
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Phoenix Woman Fires Gun Through Door, Stops Apartment Invasion
PHOENIX, AZ - A Phoenix woman had to resort to using her firearm when an intruder attempted to forcefully enter...
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