Defensive Gun Use

Licensed GA Woman in MA Shoots Dog After Being Attacked, Gets Arrested

By Joshua Gillem / June 12, 2020

The news story is below, but I want to dedicate a few paragraphs to something really quick: We’ve often said that it’s not a good idea to travel to places…

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DGU: Homeowner Fires Several Warning Shots At Burglar and Then Fights Him

By Joshua Gillem / May 7, 2020

Boone County, OH — The Boone County Sheriff’s office reported an attempted burglary gone wrong that ended in a beat-up burglar and several warning shots being fired at two different times.…

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Defensive Gun Use: Han Solo Defends Self in Bar at Blaster Point

By Joshua Gillem / May 4, 2020

Mos Eisley, Tatooine — A man in a bar had to defend himself after a blue alien with stary eyes held him at the point of a blaster. The incident…

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Man cautiously checking a bearded stranger outside his front door through a side window, highlighting a potential home defense scenario.

Man Fatally Shot After Breaking In And Attacking Another With A Knife

By Joshua Gillem / April 29, 2020

Texarkana, Arkansas — A fatal shooting occurred this past Monday evening at the Park Ridge Apartments on Price Lane at approximately 2030, local time. Initial reports suggest that the man who…

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Good Samaritan Teaches Important Lessons

By Joshua Gillem / April 20, 2020

You’ve often heard us say things like having a gun isn’t a magic talisman. And, “going to investigate” a suspected burglary is likely a bad idea. We’ve said these things…

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February 2020 DGU Roundup

By Joshua Gillem / February 25, 2020

It’s been a little while since I’ve done one of these DGU Roundups, where I take a highlighter and run it over some of the most recent defensive gun use…

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Akron Store Owner Shoots at Two Masked Robbery Suspects, Injuring One

By Joshua Gillem / February 5, 2020

Akron, Ohio — A local business owner fired shots at two armed, masked men during an attempted robbery at the 900 block of Delia Ave at about 1 pm, this…

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Auto Store Employee Killed While Trying To Defend Against Robber

By Joshua Gillem / January 9, 2020

Gwinnett County, GA — Reports say that an auto parts store employee attempted to ward of a robbery suspect with his own gun, and died in the process. Police responded to…

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Recent DGU Stories From Around The Country

By Joshua Gillem / November 26, 2019

While we try to show the world at large the practical use of guns, sometimes life gets in the way and we (I, if I were to be honest) totally…

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Recent DGU Stories From Around The Nation

By Joshua Gillem / October 29, 2019

Every so often we like to highlight some of the recent defensive gun use stories that have happened from around the country. In doing so, we bring light to the…

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Tourniquet Saves Life in Calloway Shooting

By Brian McLaughlin / October 18, 2019

Calloway County, Kentucky – A man is listed in critical condition after being shot over a dispute last Tuesday evening. According to Calloway Sheriff Sam Steger, an argument between 33-year-old…

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Wife Finds Husband Dead After He Went to Investigate Noise.

By Brian McLaughlin / September 30, 2019

Leeds, Wisconsin – A man was found dead by his wife after going to investigate suspicious noises Friday night. According to Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, the wife of 35-year-old Keith…

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Woman Fights Off Returning Robber

By Brian McLaughlin / September 11, 2019

Warren, Ohio – A mother returning to her home on Willard Ave. needed her concealed carry gun to protect herself from a robber on Monday morning. The 40-year-old woman told…

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Arsonist Killed After Stabbing Victim with Broken Glass

By Brian McLaughlin / September 10, 2019

Houston, Texas — A man is dead after setting fire to a house in Houston, then stabbing a woman multiple times.According to Houston Police Department (HPD) Homicide Detective Jerry Young,…

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Five Recent Defensive Gun Uses

By Joshua Gillem / September 4, 2019

If our opponents had their way, they’d have everyone believing that guns are these evil items that are only used to kill people. They say, guns are designed for one…

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