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Colorado Self-Defense: Teen fatally shoots mom's ex-husband during domestic dispute :: 03/20/2017
A domestic dispute at a housing complex in Colorado Springs last week ended in gunfire, but police say the 19-year-old who pulled the trigger may have been defending his mother.
Nevada Self-Defense: Suspect arrested after victim kills captor in NW Vegas home invasion :: 03/16/2017
A suspect was killed and another was injured and arrested after a home invasion in northwest Las Vegas, according to Las Vegas Metro police. Investigators said they believe a third suspect could be on the run.
Ohio Self-Defense: Cleveland bar customers fight back during armed robbery :: 03/16/2017
A group of regulars at a Cleveland bar took matters into their own hands during an armed robbery last weekend.
South Carolina Self-Defense: Homeowner fatally shoots home invasion suspect, 2nd suspect arrested :: 03/16/2017
Police say a fatal shooting Tuesday night at a Moncks Corner home was justified because the homeowner was protecting his family from a home invasion.
Texas Self-Defense: Two killed in Athens-area home invasion :: 03/16/2017
Two men were shot and killed Sunday near Athens after they invaded a home and attempted to rob two residents, according to Henderson County Sheriff's Office reports.
Italy Self-Defense: Italian chef shoots intruder, locals flood his restaurant in support :: 03/15/2017
Italian restaurateur Mario Cattaneo stands accused of manslaughter after killing an intruder inside his eatery — but the incident certainly hasn’t hurt his business.
Tennessee Self-Defense: Couple holds home burglary suspect at gunpoint :: 03/15/2017
ROANE COUNTY - A husband and wife in Harriman are being credited with catching a home invasion suspect and holding him at gunpoint until authorities could arrive.
Texas Self-Defense: Shots fired during home burglary Tuesday night :: 03/15/2017
A Killeen resident opened fire on a burglar during a late-night burglary on Tuesday, police said.
Real-World Gunfight Proves Fast Is Fine, But Accuracy Is Final :: 03/14/2017
A man in his thirties was ambushed in his vehicle last week by a man who not only got off the first shots, but who made the first hit. The victim of the attack rallies, however, drew his own firearm, and ended the threat on his life by being the better shooter.
Texas Self-Defense: Good Samaritan stops robbery at Cumberland Park mall :: 03/13/2017
TYLER, Texas (KETK) - UPDATE: One man was arrested after attempting to rob a couple, before being stopped by two good Samaritans in the Village at Cumberland Park's parking lot.
California Self-Defense: Burglar flees from home after homeowner pulls gun :: 03/09/2017
A burglar who warned homeowners in central Fresno that he was armed ran from the house after a man inside pulled his own handgun Wednesday morning, police said.
Louisiana Self-Defense: Homeowner justified in shooting, killing suspected burglar :: 03/09/2017
A homeowner reportedly shot and killed a suspected burglar at a home located near Highland Road.
Maine Self-Defense: Richmond man shoots neighbor who tried to invade home :: 03/09/2017
RICHMOND, Maine — In what police describe as an “extremely random” attack, a 42-year-old Richmond man was shot in the chest early Wednesday morning while allegedly attempting to break into a neighboring apartment on Post Road.
Indiana Self-Defense: Suspect fatally shot while robbing Indianapolis gas station :: 03/08/2017
An attempted robbery at a Phillips 66 gas station in Indianapolis Monday night ended with gunfire and the suspect dead.
Tennessee Self-Defense: 1 detained after Sherwood Forest shooting :: 03/08/2017
MEMPHIS, TN (WMC) - One person was detained after a shooting early Tuesday morning.
Georgia Self-Defense: Subway employee in Cobb shoots attempted robber in chest, police say :: 03/07/2017
UPDATE: Yates was still receiving treatment Tuesday at Kennestone Hospital. He is charged with aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.
Indiana Self-Defense: Spencer Man Arrested After Causing Accident, Vandalizing Car, Attempting To Steal Another :: 03/07/2017
(BLOOMINGTON) - A Spencer man was arrested Thursday after he left the scene of an accident, vandalized a car and was then apprehended by the owner of a pickup truck he was attempting to steal.
Texas Self-Defense: Clerk fatally shoots man who tried to rob Arlington convenience store :: 03/07/2017
A would-be robber was fatally shot Monday night by a clerk at an Arlington convenience store, police said.
Training: Defensive pistol skill drill - Shooting from Retention :: 03/07/2017
A well-worn statistic says that most interpersonal violence takes place within nine feet or less. What if the need to use your handgun arises when an attacker is less than arm’s length away? A traditional firing stance would be at best unwise, and at worst impossible. This lesson will demonstrate the retention shooting position, a method of firing your way through an otherwise inescapable assault.
Washington Self-Defense: Homeowner shoots suspect during break-in in Poulsbo :: 03/06/2017
POULSBO, Wash. -- A 28-year-old man from Poulsbo is in critical condition after being shot by a homeowner while breaking into her home early Sunday.
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