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.
Norfolk Neighbor Shoots and Kills One of Four Loose Dogs After a Woman Says She Was Attacked and Bitten in the Street
A Norfolk neighbor shot and killed one of four dogs that got loose, and the Commonwealth's Attorney says both sides...
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Memphis Man Attacked at Home By Two Men Wrestles Gun Away From Intruder Who Said ‘Watch This,’ Then Shoots Him
A Memphis man beaten by two intruders in a Frayser apartment wrestled a gun away from one of them and...
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FBI Data Put Armed-Citizen Stops at 3.9%. A 12-Year CPRC Review Finds 36.6%, and 58.3% in 2025
Elisjsha Dicken stopped the Greenwood mall shooter in 15 seconds from 40 yards. CPRC puts armed-citizen stops at 36.6%, not...
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19-Year-Old Who Shot Dearborn Mall Shooter After He Killed One Man and Wounded Another Sentenced to Two Years Probation for Carrying Without a Permit
A 19-year-old stopped a Dearborn mall shooter who had already killed one man. Now he has two years of probation...
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Man Shot in the Chest After Allegedly Forcing His Way Into a Natchez Residence During Domestic Dispute, Police Say
Natchez police say a man was shot in the chest after allegedly forcing his way into a residence during a...
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Mobile Homeowner Shoots and Kills Man Who Broke In Through a Window at 9:15 at Night, Police Say
Mobile police say a man broke into a home through a window around 9:15 at night and the homeowner shot...
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Armed Customer Shoots Knife-Wielding Suspect Demanding Cash Inside a Texas Chase Bank at 9 A.M., Suspect Later Dies
An armed customer shot a knife-wielding suspect who demanded money inside a Cedar Hill, TX Chase Bank. The suspect later...
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Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office Calls Metairie Road Rage Shooting Justified
The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office has called a road rage shooting justified, FOX 8 reports from Metairie. Here is what...
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Fort Pierce Man Shoots Charging Dog in His Own Driveway After Two Loose Dogs Trap His Wife in Her Car
A Fort Pierce man shot a dog that charged him after two loose dogs trapped his wife in her car...
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South Carolina Homeowner Shoots and Kills 19-Year-Old Stranger Found Inside Chesnee Home at 2 A.M.
A Chesnee, SC homeowner shot and killed a 19-year-old stranger found inside the home at 2 a.m. Sunday. No charges...
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Armed Vancouver Homeowner Detains Man Deputies Now Say Torched a Furniture Warehouse and a Vintage Rail Car
A Vancouver homeowner recognized a bike theft suspect from a neighbor’s security video and held him at gunpoint. He now...
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Wichita Homeowner Shoots Intoxicated Man Who Banged on His Door at 11 P.M. and Then Tried to Walk Inside
Wichita police say a homeowner shot an intoxicated man who tried to enter a house he thought was his. He...
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