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Mississippi Self-Defense: Suspect lucky to be alive after attempted sexual assault of man's wife :: 05/03/2016
A naked man narrowly escaped being shot after he broke into a home in Harrison County, Mississippi, last month and tried to sexually assault the female homeowner as she lay in bed next to her husband.
Good Samaritan Killed Attempting To Make Citizen's Arrest :: 05/02/2016
A man trying to do the right thing was shot and killed in Arlington, Texas today while attempting to apprehend a man who had just shot and wounded his girlfriend at her job.
North Carolina Self-Defense: Resident Shoots Man Who Drove Vehicle Onto Property, Flashed Gun :: 05/02/2016
A resident at a home on Chason Road in Lumberton, North Carolina shot and killed a man who authorities say after a long on-going conflict, presented a threat to those inside.
North Carolina Self-Defense: NC Magistrate Shoots out Fleeing Burglar's Tires :: 04/30/2016
This sounds like something that would have happened on the streets of the Dukes of Hazards! Also, the word “magistrate” has me singing Kenny Loggins.
Alabama Self-Defense: "He Started Crying Like A Little Baby." 11-Year-Old Shoots Burglar :: 04/29/2016
There is a part of me that likes what some call “instant karma,” and others call “street justice.” That part of me finds it edifying to see a criminal get his butt handed to him by a child.
Tennessee Self-Defnse: Pregnant Woman and Boyfriend Hold Armed Home Intruder at Gunpoint :: 04/29/2016
When a McMinn County, TN couple, a young pregnant woman and her boyfriend, came home to find their home had been broken into, they drew their weapons to clear the house, finally coming face-to-face with the armed home intruder who was hiding inside their closet.
Texas Self-Defense: Armed Homeowner Defends Family, Home From Two Armed Intruders :: 04/29/2016
A homeowner in southwest Houston successfully defended his family from a home invasion by grabbing his gun and shooting one of the intruders suspect.
Washington Self-Defense: 80-year-old Woman Shoots Home Intruder After he Stabbed her Husband :: 04/29/2016
This woman is my hero.
Georgia Self-Defense: Mama Bearing Arms Fires Shotgun at Home Intruders :: 04/28/2016
Never underestimate the fury of a mama bear defending her cubs. Or worse, a mama bearing arms to protect her children.
Nevada Self-Defense: Kidnapping Victim Smokes Both His Captors, "Friend" Arrested in Inside Job :: 04/28/2016
Remember that story Jenn covered a couple of weeks ago, about the jeweler in Henderson, Nevada, who was kidnapped, broke his zip ties, got his concealed weapon and then smoked (quite literally) his two attackers?
Tennessee Self-Defense: Man Flees Police After Domestic Call, Returns for one Last Shot :: 04/28/2016
When will these women learn? At least she had a gun for self defense, but come on – aren’t parents teaching their children that they’re worthy of so much more than an abusive relationship?
Two Milwaukee Moms Share Concealed Carry Stories :: 04/28/2016
This week, The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel shared the stories of two women with concealed carry permits in the State of Wisconsin. Although they live in distinct neighborhoods — one suburban, one urban — that are separated by 20 miles and vastly different experiences with gun violence.
Mississippi Self-Defense: 61-Year-Old Repeat Offender Shot, Killed by Homeowner :: 04/27/2016
Lewis Boyd, 61, was shot and killed after breaking into a home in Corinth, MS.
Missouri Self-Defense: Would-Be Car Thief Hotwires Himself a Gunshot Wound :: 04/27/2016
We all know criminals are stupid, but this thief is really stupid.
Tennessee Self-Defense: Get Off My Lawn! Homeowner Sprays Thiefs Truck With Shotgun :: 04/27/2016
A homeowner shot at the getaway truck of the thief who was attempting to free some lawn equipment from his property late Friday night.
South Carolina Self-Defense: Man Breaks Into Ex's Home, Gunshot Reminds him They're Broken up :: 04/26/2016
This guy found was definitely not expecting his ex-girlfriend to have an acquaintance in her home in the wee hours of Sunday morning, or he may not have tried to come over for a visit.
Florida Self-Defense: Citizen Shoots Armed Felon After Confronted With Gun in Altercation :: 04/25/2016
Police say a concealed carry permit holding citizen was forced to defend himself after an armed felon pulled a weapon on the man during an altercation at an Orlando, FL gas station early this morning.
New York Self-Defense: Homeowner Shoots Home Intruder :: 04/25/2016
A homeowner in Fredonia, NY came face to face with a pair of home intruders early early Saturday morning.
North Carolina Self-Defense: 77-Year-Old Homeowner Shoots Tires Out on Fleeing Robbers Truck :: 04/25/2016
When a 77-year-old homeowner in Hudson, NC caught two robbers fleeing his home, he wasn’t about to let them get away.
Pennsylvania Self-Defense: Suspect on violent kidnapping, crime spree shot by vigilant neighbor :: 04/25/2016
A violent crime spree spanning through two states came to an end last week after the suspect was shot twice by a man who witnessed his neighbor screaming for help.
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