DGU

S8E1: JUSTIFIED SAVES – Maintenance Worker Mistaken for Intruder, Shot and Killed

By Riley Bowman / January 25, 2023

Today we have plenty to discuss as we break down multiple events including carjackings, attempted robberies, home invasions, and more. Plus we discuss the Texas incident where a maintenance worker was shot and killed after being mistaken for a home intruder by an apartment resident.

S7E17: JUSTIFIED SAVES – A Young Child Saved by Good Samaritan With a Gun

By Riley Bowman / December 2, 2022

Today we have plenty to discuss as we break down multiple events including carjackings, attempted robberies, home invasions, and more. Plus we discuss the Georgia incident where a young child was taken by force and about to be murdered when a bystander stepped in with the save through the defensive use of a firearm.

Woman Defends Family in Texas Home Invasion

By Matthew Maruster / October 31, 2022

When a man unlawfully entered the home of an Edinburg, Texas woman last week, he got something he didn’t expect. The homeowner protected her children and herself from the unwelcomed…

Memphis Man Uses Deadly Force Against Repair Man

By Matthew Maruster / October 17, 2022

Memphis Police Department (MPD) investigated a shooting that resulted in the death of a maintenance worker. Unfortunately, we don’t know specifics of the shooting. However, police confirmed an interesting connection…

Should You Ever Talk to The Police After a Self Defense Shooting

By Matthew Maruster / September 26, 2022

Self defense training and preparedness extend well beyond marksmanship fundamentals and sitting with your back against the wall when you’re in a public restaurant. Even though the probability is low,…

S7E2: JUSTIFIED SAVES – Why Concealment is Important

By Riley Bowman / July 28, 2022

Riley and Matthew share the latest JUSTIFIED SAVES including the successes and the failures. Events include carjackings, attempted robberies, home invasions, and more. Plus we discuss the case out of Tennessee where a store clerk being chased down by a threat has his hand forced when his gun becomes apparent to that attacker.

S6E12: How Often Do Armed Citizens Defend Themselves? with Dave Kopel

By Riley Bowman / June 14, 2022

Riley Bowman interviews Dave Kopel of the Independence Institute to discuss a recent article he wrote about the times armed citizens actually defend themselves. Dave is well known for his solid analysis and breakdown of intricate issues surrounding the Second Amendment and freedom.

S6E9: JUSTIFIED SAVES – Man Shot the Wrong Shoplifter

By Riley Bowman / May 17, 2022

Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share the latest JUSTIFIED SAVES (Defensive Gun Uses) including the successes and the failures. Today we have plenty to discuss as we break down multiple events including carjackings, attempted robberies, home invasions, and more. Plus we discuss the case out of Washington State where one man, attempting to do the “right thing” was mistaken about a situation and ended up arrested for trying to stop the wrong man and shooting him!

Ex Breaks In – Woman Shoots Him in Self Defense

By Matthew Maruster / March 2, 2022

Last Sunday, an Oklahoma woman shot an ex-boyfriend who physically assaulted her inside her apartment. Oklahoma News 4 reports that around 4:00 AM on Sunday, February 27th, a man entered…

Nobody Needs an AR 15 Death Ray Machine Gun

By Joshua Gillem / February 25, 2022

(Disclaimer, I mean to be snarky in this post. I hope you all know by now just how pro-gun I am. I believe everyone should own an AR 15 (or…

No Shots Fired in 9 of 10 Defensive Gun Uses (DGUs)

By Matthew Maruster / February 16, 2022

Although defensive gun uses (DGU) happen every day, they often go unnoticed. Many people are surprised to learn that in 95% of DGUs, the victim doesn’t fire a shot. Let’s…

S4E16: JUSTIFIED SAVES – Texas Custody and Florida Road Rage Shootings

By Riley Bowman / December 10, 2021

Riley and Matthew share the latest JUSTIFIED SAVES including the successes and the failures. We also discuss the recent Chad Read/Kyle Carruth shooting in Texas as well as the Florida Road Rage incident where a pregnant woman was killed.

S4E12: JUSTIFIED SAVES – Be Careful What You Say to the Media

By Riley Bowman / November 18, 2021

Today, Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share the latest JUSTIFIED SAVES (Defensive Gun Uses) including the successes and the failures. Not only is the justified use of deadly force important to understand and execute, but we also need to be prepared for the aftermath, and that includes talking to the media. Tune in!

S4E1: JUSTIFIED SAVES – Stopping a Hostage Situation Cost This Young Man’s Life

By Riley Bowman / October 7, 2021

Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share the latest JUSTIFIED SAVES (Defensive Gun Uses) including the successes and the failures. Unfortunately, there were quite a few failures in this round-up of stories today. Let’s learn how to be better–do better.

S3E7: JUSTIFIED SAVES – Louisiana Dad Killed by Daughter’s Boyfriend

By Riley Bowman / August 10, 2021

Today, Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share the latest JUSTIFIED SAVES (Defensive Gun Uses) including how one dad was shot and killed in a shootout with his daughter’s boyfriend who had snuck into the house! Plus how one woman defended herself successfully as she was leaving her own home from a man with a gun intent on harming her.