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Tennessee Self-Defense: Police say alleged Marathon robber was armed with large bladed object before being shot, killed by customer :: 07/01/2016
A customer at an East Ridge gas station fatally shot a suspected robber Thursday morning after the man allegedly threatened to kill the clerk, police say.
Tennessee Self-Defense: This Weeks Sassy Tenant Award Goes to This Guy :: 07/01/2016
Following a domestic incident involving his girlfriend and landlord Monday, the Washington County Sheriff’s Department have issued warrants on 50-year-old Billy Little for malicious wounding and attempted malicious wounding.
Washington Self-Defense: Witnesses say customer shot bank robber in Spokane Valley :: 07/01/2016
SPOKANE — Spokane County sheriff’s deputies are searching for a bank robber who witnesses say was shot by a customer during an attempted heist of a credit union in the Spokane Valley.
Pennsylvania Self-Defense: Womans New Boyfriend Introduces Himself to her Ex- With a Headshot :: 06/30/2016
When her ex-boyfriend came over late Sunday night, it’s safe to say this Philadelphia, PA woman was pretty glad the new man she chose was armed.
South Carolina Self-Defense: Concealed Carrier Prevents Mass Shooting At SC Nightclub :: 06/30/2016
A man with a concealed carry license stopped a shooter after the latter opened fire on a crowd of people at a nightclub in South Carolina early Sunday morning, according to WISTV.com.
Ohio Self-Defense: Wrong Home, Right Homeowner: This Home Intruder Really Lucked Out! :: 06/29/2016
Shortly before 3:30 a.m. Sunday morning, Erwin D. Cardenas attempted to break into a residence in Colerain Township, OH by kicking in the front door.
This Concealed Carrier In Texas Got Robbed Of His Gun By The Worlds Dumbest Criminal :: 06/29/2016
I guess we need to keep hammering these points home:
Virginia Self-Defense: Man shot after allegedly attacking landlord with sledge hammer :: 06/28/2016
A man is in serious condition after police say he was shot after allegedly attacked his landlord with a sledge hammer.
Washington Self-Defense: Gun beats pepper spray in WA home invasion :: 06/28/2016
An early morning home invasion at a home in Everett, Washington, Saturday ended with one suspect dead and another injured.
Georgia Self-Defense: TWO Good Guys With Guns Stop Attempted Murder In Walmart Parking Lot :: 06/27/2016
We all know that supporters of gun control love a good meme…
Oregon Self-Defense: Portland woman shoots and kills home intruder :: 06/27/2016
PORTLAND, Ore. -- A mother who returned to her Portland home with her two children early Sunday morning shot and killed an intruder who was inside.
After Home Invasion, Actress Kelly McGillis Is Going to Conceal Carry Her Top Gun :: 06/25/2016
Actress Kelly McGillis exploded into the American consciousness in the 1980s with riveting roles as a young Amish widow and mother in Witness (1985), Tom Cruise’s love interest in Top Gun (1986), and as Jodie Foster’s attorney in The Accused (1988).
New Mexico Self-Defense: Father shot daughter's ex-boyfriend out of self-defense, faces no charges :: 06/25/2016
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque father who shot his daughter’s ex-boyfriend in the leg Thursday will not be charged in the incident.
Oregon Self-Defense: Nude intruder shot by Portland homeowner was ex-NFL player :: 06/25/2016
Stanley Wilson in 2007 while still playing for the Detroit Lions.
Pennsylvania Self-Defense: Stabbing was self-defense :: 06/25/2016
WILKES-BARRE — Last week’s stabbing at Sherman Hills Apartments was done in self defense by a woman confronted by an intruder with a gun, according to charges filed against the man who was stabbed.
California Self-Defense: Burglar Shot in the Leg by Person He Tried to Burglarize, Rio Dell Police Say :: 06/24/2016
On June 22nd , 2016 at about 1900 hours officers responded to the area of the 300 block of 1st Avenue in Rio Dell for a report of a subject who had been shot. The gunshot victim was located and medical assistance provided for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the subjects leg. The subject was transported via ambulance to Redwood Memorial Hospital.
Tennessee Self-Defense: Tennessee Woman Shoots Monster Under Bed, Won't Face Charges :: 06/23/2016
A Goodlettsville, Tennessee woman was having an alarm system installed in her home yesterday because her ex-boyfriend continued to walk through restraining orders to abuse her. He was apparently watching the home and slipped into it when she went to see a neighbor for a few minutes. When she returned home, he surprised her… and she surprised him right back when she opened fire.
Louisiana Self-Defense: NOPD: Armed robber flees when man reveals gun in glove box :: 06/22/2016
The attempted robbery was reported about 10:24 a.m. Monday near the intersection of Franklin Avenue and Acacia Street.
Pennsylvania Self-Defense: Waynesboro pharmacy owner tells FOX43 he shot robber in self-defense :: 06/22/2016
WAYNESBORO, Pa. - The owner of the Antietam pharmacy says he was the person who shot a robber Monday afternoon in self-defense, he told FOX43 Tuesday.
Florida Self-Defense: Woman Showers Soggy-Bottomed Burglar With Bullets :: 06/21/2016
A homeowner in Ocala, FL was forced to use a firearm in self defense on Sunday when her home was targeted by a deranged home intruder.
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