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Illinois Self-Defense: Suspect shot while trying to rob armored car driver :: 10/06/2017
A 33-year-old man was shot Saturday morning while attacking an armored car guard in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood during an attempted robbery, according to reports.
South Carolina Self-Defense: Would-be robber shot by victim after gun jams :: 10/05/2017
The victim of a robbery outside a Myrtle Beach church last week had a stroke of luck when the suspect’s gun jammed during an exchange of gunfire, according to reports.
Manual Safeties On Carry Guns: Pro Vs. Con :: 10/01/2017
While writing a book on concealed carry, I polled a number of new shooters who had recently obtained their CCW permit and asked what they were looking for in a defensive firearm. Many of the answers were what you might have expected; the majority of respondents wanted a gun that was compact and easy to carry, reliable, simple to operate and affordable. But one particular feature that many new permit holders demanded was a manual safety on semiautomatic firearms.
Texas Self-Defense: Man shot dead after sexually assaulting 2 underage girls :: 09/28/2017
The shooting death of a 26-year-old man earlier this month at a marijuana growing facility in Bishop, Texas, was done in self-defense by two girls he sexually assaulted, local media reports.
Utah Self-Defense: Man who opened fire on elderly couple killed by return fire :: 09/28/2017
A preliminary investigation shows that a man thought to be suicidal was killed Sunday in Garden City, Utah, not by his own gun but by an elderly couple returning fire, according to a statement by the Rich County Sheriff’s Office.
Missouri Self-Defense: Pizza Hut worker says he was suspended for defending store in an old fashioned gun fight :: 09/27/2017
A Pizza Hut delivery man in Springfield, Mo., says he’s worried he’ll lose his job after fending off a robber in an “old fashioned gun fight” earlier this month.
Indiana Self-Defense: Man shot outside home; suspect released :: 09/25/2017
MUNCIE, Ind. – A two-day dispute between a pair of a longtime acquaintances resulted in a man’s shooting Sunday afternoon outside a southside home.
Indiana Self-Defense: Would-be robber fatally shot by resident after forcing family into basement :: 09/25/2017
A man was shot and killed inside a home in Hammond, Indiana, Friday morning while attempting to rob the residents.
Tennessee Self-Defense: Tennessee church usher who stopped gunman is hailed as hero :: 09/24/2017
A young church usher who confronted the suspect accused of opening fire at a church in Antioch, Tenn., on Sunday, is a “hero,” according to police — and his family says that's no surprise at all.
New Mexico Self-Defense: Albuquerque store clerk fired after shooting attempted robbery suspect :: 09/21/2017
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A Circle K clerk who shot a robber in the chest has been fired.
Louisiana Self-Defense: Suspect 'bumrushed' homeowner before shooting :: 09/18/2017
The homeowner who killed an intruder at his back door in LaPlace, Louisiana, last week opened fire after the suspect “bumrushed” him, St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff Mike Tregre told reporters.
Indiana Self-Defense: Police: Home intruder killed after kicking down wrong door looking for his kids :: 09/15/2017
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. --An Indianapolis man shoots and kills an intruder during a home break-in that police say stemmed from a mistaken address.
Pennsylvania Self-Defense: Cody Englert, Jersey Shore, dead in alleged home invasion :: 09/15/2017
A Jersey Shore man is dead after he allegedly broke into a home, according to a joint press release by state police at Lamar and the Clinton County District Attorney’s Office.
Louisiana Self-Defense: LaPlace homeowner fatally shoots man who broke into house; killing justifiable, St. John sheriff says :: 09/14/2017
A LaPlace homeowner fatally shot a man who broke into his house on Tuesday night, authorities said.
Louisiana Self-Defense: Burglars meet match in armed neighbors, dog :: 09/13/2017
Josh Burson and his family had gone out earlier that morning to the Caddo Parish Courthouse. On the way back, they stopped by a grocery store — a delay that may have kept them from arriving home as two burglars were inside their Southern Hills neighborhood house around mid-day Monday.
Nevada Self-Defense: 7-Eleven altercation ends in suspect's death, 2 others behind bars :: 09/13/2017
An altercation at a 7-Eleven in Las Vegas Sunday night resulted in gunfire, a dead suspect, and two more suspects in jail.
Texas Self-Defense: Man Fatally Shot After Threatening Man Licensed to Carry a Firearm :: 09/12/2017
One person was fatally shot in the parking lot of an Oak Lawn AT&T store Monday morning, police say.
North Carolina Self-Defense: Man claims 'self defense' after Moore County shooting :: 09/11/2017
Justin Edward Chriscoe told sheriff's deputies he acted in self defense in shooting another man Sunday morning in Moore County.
Idaho Self-Defense: Felon fatally shot while breaking into rural Idaho home :: 09/10/2017
A man was shot and killed early Friday morning as he attempted to break into a home located outside of the rural town of Downey, Idaho.
Illinois Self-Defense: Victim wrestles away weapon, shoots man during robbery attempt on South Side :: 09/10/2017
A female victim wrestled with a man for a weapon and shot him when he tried to rob her Saturday morning on the South Side in the Gresham neighborhood, Chicago police said.
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