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.
Armed Bystander Returns Fire, Drops Attacker Who Opened Up on Two Men in Miami Gardens, Police Say
MIAMI GARDENS, FL — An armed man returned fire and stopped an attacker who had opened fire on two people...
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Columbus Man Says He Shot Intruder Who Attacked Him at His Front Door
Key Takeaways A Columbus resident shot and killed David R. Young after an altercation near his front door on June...
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Memphis Tenant Shoots Masked Burglar Caught Hauling His TV Out the Door
Key Takeaways A Northeast Memphis man shot an intruder attempting to steal his television, leaving the suspect in critical condition....
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Medford Homeowner Shoots Intruder Who Broke In While Family Was Home
Key Takeaways A homeowner shot a burglary suspect while his family was inside the house in Medford, Oregon. Police responded...
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Fort Worth Woman Pepper Sprays, Then Shoots Ex-Boyfriend Who Broke In
Key Takeaways A woman used pepper spray on her ex-boyfriend after he broke into her home and attacked her. When...
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Scranton Man Charged With Homicide After Pocono Homeowner Dies in Bedroom Gunfight
Key Takeaways Layzon Breland, 26, was shot multiple times in his home after an altercation with an armed man. Breland...
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Tulsa Man Outguns Two Robbers, Drops One With a Shot to the Head
Key Takeaways A man shot one of two armed robbers outside a convenience store in north Tulsa, leaving the suspect...
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Resident Shoots, Kills Driver After SUV Slams Into San Tan Valley Home
SAN TAN VALLEY, AZ — A resident shot and killed a driver after an SUV crashed into a San Tan...
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Armed Robber Shoots Fayetteville Smoke Shop Clerk, Steals His Gun and Runs
Key Takeaways An armed robbery occurred at the Smoke Shack in Fayetteville, where the clerk tried to defend himself. The...
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Missouri Homeowner Shoots Intruder Dead During Break-In, Before Police Could Arrive
Key Takeaways A homeowner in Blue Springs shot and killed an intruder after calling 911 to report the break-in. Police...
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Colorado Supreme Court: Workers Can’t Be Fired for Defending Themselves on the Job
Key Takeaways The Colorado Supreme Court ruled that employers can't fire workers for exercising self-defense at work. Mary Ann Moreno...
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Florida Mother Shoots Home Intruder Who Threatened Her and Her Two Children
Key Takeaways A mother in Palm Coast shot an intruder who threatened her and her children during a home invasion....
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