Eight real-world defensive gun uses reveal critical lessons about home defense, intervention, escalation, self-defense law, and making good decisions under pressure.
Riley Bowman sits down with Jarrel Cappell, a FedEx courier whose ordinary delivery run turned into a fight for his life. Jarrel did everything he was “supposed” to do during an armed robbery — and was shot anyway.
A Pennsylvania man was armed in his own home and still killed by an intruder. Here’s what his death teaches every gun owner about real home invasion defense.
A Georgia family did the right things, then a man returned in body armor with a rifle. Here’s what their defensive gun use teaches about protecting yours.
A state trooper and an armed Marine veteran ended an active shooter on Cambridge’s Memorial Drive in minutes. The tactical lesson is worth studying.
Three killed at the Islamic Center of San Diego. What the attack — and the Center’s security investments — tell us about preparation and the limits of skill.
A DoorDash driver in Akron, Ohio returned fire after occupants of a stolen vehicle shot through his windshield during a road rage attack. We break down the legal decisions he got right, the vehicle gunfight tactics every concealed carrier should know, and what to do in the 60 seconds after a defensive shooting.
Real-world analysis of four recent doorway shootings and the critical lessons for armed homeowners. Learn when deadly force is justified, why you shouldn’t shoot through doors, and how our Door Ambush and Complete Home Defense courses can help you make the right decisions.
Eleven people were stabbed at a Walmart in Traverse City, Michigan—but thanks to quick action by armed and unarmed citizens, the attacker was stopped before police arrived.
A road rage incident in Las Vegas ended in a defensive shooting after a knife-wielding man attacked another driver. Learn what happened and how to prepare for similar situations.
In this episode of the Concealed Carry Podcast, we examine self-defense rights for individuals aged 18 to 20 amidst varying state laws. We discuss the federal restrictions on handgun purchases, recent legislative changes in states like Iowa and Colorado, and the implications of significant court rulings on age-based carry rights.
A peaceful dog walk turned into a fight for survival when a knife-wielding attacker charged an innocent man. Thankfully, the man was armed, acted fast, and likely prevented more bloodshed.
When gunfire erupted outside his home, Army medic Sgt. Brian Lieberman grabbed a gun, engaged the shooter, and saved a wounded teen using an improvised chest seal. His actions earned the Soldier’s Medal—and saved lives.
In this episode of the Concealed Carry Podcast, we examine recent self-defense incidents tied mostly to vehicle thefts and the risks involved in confronting criminals. We discuss cases from Tulsa, Baton Rouge, and Manitou Springs, highlighting the rapid escalation of conflicts and the dangers of direct engagement with thieves.
A roundup of 33 defensive gun use incidents from March 2025, highlighting armed citizens who protected themselves or others in response to crimes like home invasions, assaults, and robberies.
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