A Raleigh witness retrieved a handgun and fired once after police say an ax-wielding attacker continued striking a fleeing man.
Armed Raleigh Witness Stops Ax Attack; DA Declines Charges
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Pepper Spray Fails, Armed Texas Woman Shoots Ex During Alleged Home Attack
A Fort Worth woman reportedly tried pepper spray before shooting an ex-boyfriend who police say entered her home without permission and attacked her.
Alaska Woman Uses Glock 43 to Stop Black Bear Attack, Save Mauled Dog
An Alaska woman credits regular firearms practice with helping her stop a close-range black bear attack after the animal severely mauled her dog near Skilak Lake.
Armed Florida Mom Shoots Alleged Intruder Threatening Her Children
A Palm Coast mother fired one shot at an alleged intruder deputies say entered her home, threatened her children, and refused repeated orders to leave. Sheriff Rick Staly says the case shows why Florida’s Stand Your Ground law and the Second Amendment matter.
California Father Shoots, Kills Armed Intruder During Break-In
A California father ran toward danger after hearing screams and gunfire coming from his San Jacinto home. Authorities say he confronted a shotgun-armed intruder, returned fire, and survived.
Armed Citizens Confront Missouri Grocery Store Shooter, Police Say They Likely Saved Lives
Police say two armed citizens confronted the suspect and may have prevented the attack from becoming even worse.
Armed Citizens Stop Alleged Florida Church Kidnapping
Two armed Good Samaritans intervened outside a Port St. Lucie church and stopped an alleged kidnapping attempt by a convicted felon accused of violating a domestic violence injunction.
CPRC: FBI Active Shooter Reports Undercount Armed Citizens Who Stop Attacks
A CPRC report says the FBI’s active shooter data leaves out scores of incidents where armed citizens stopped attacks. The numbers raise serious questions about how the FBI defines, selects, and reports these cases.
Armed Citizen Intervention Not the ‘Myth’ Antis Claim; Cambridge Proves It
The Cambridge shooting shows the truth gun-control advocates rarely admit: restrictive gun laws do not stop violent criminals, but armed citizens can and do stop violent attacks.
Handguns vs. Bears: Shot Counts From Black Bear and Polar Bear Defense Cases
Documented handgun-defense cases involving black bears and polar bears show a clear pattern: most incidents were resolved with six shots or fewer, though warning shots produced mixed results.
Cleared in Self-Defense, Charged for Carrying: Michigan Case Shows Why ‘Sensitive Places’ Fail
Michigan prosecutors say Christopher Gill acted in lawful self-defense during a violent assault at Mott Community College, yet he still faces a charge for carrying in a so-called “sensitive place.”
Homeowner Fires at Masked Suspects During Attempted Armed Home Invasion
A homeowner fired his gun at multiple masked suspects during an attempted home invasion early Thursday morning after discovering at least one of the intruders was armed, according to police.
Elderly Couple Survives Home Invasion, Wife Arms Herself with “Sweet Jane”
Mary Hubert heard the commotion unfolding below. She immediately reached for a handgun she keeps close by, her .38 caliber pistol that she affectionately calls “Sweet Jane.”
Mayor LaGrand’s Epic Fail: Defensive Gun Use Data Destroys the Narrative
If owning a gun is so shameful, Mr. Mayor, then explain why the “good guy with a gun” keeps showing up in the data as a major check on the very violence you’re pretending to care about.
Concealed-Carry License Holder Stops Harvey Mass Shooting; Police Say Violence Was Targeted, Not Random ~ VIDEO
A licensed gun owner who was attending the party returned fire. One of the attackers was shot and killed [DRT] at the scene, while the second suspect was wounded, taken to a hospital, and later placed in police custody.
Violent Confrontation in Melbourne: Armed Resident Killed After Using Gun in Self-Defense
Despite being wounded, Marlow managed to overpower Rodriguez. Police say Marlow “forcefully removed” Rodriguez’s handgun and shot him with his own firearm. Rodriguez died at the scene…
FL Homeowner Defends Family During Kendall Home Invasion; 1 Intruder Dead, 3 Flee ~ VIDEO
A Miami-Dade’s Richmond Heights neighborhood turned violent when four men tried to force their way into a home—only to be met by a prepared homeowner who fought back to protect himself and his mother.
7-Eleven Clerk Fired After Defending Her Life by Shooting Attacker ~ VIDEO
Not surprisingly, the innocent victim in this case, who appropriately and courageously fought for her very life, was rewarded by being immediately fired by her employer…
Florida Sheriff Calls McDonald’s Shooting a “McMess” After Employee Defends Himself Against Threats ~ VIDEOS
…a McDonald’s employee allegedly defended himself with gunfire when two customers threatened to attack him.
Store Owner Defends Family, Shoots Armed Robber – VIDEO
A North Carolina store owner defended his family and business when an armed robber tried to strike, this time leaving with a gunshot wound to the foot instead of stolen cash.
Woman With Concealed Carry License Fatally Shoots Violent Intruder on Chicago’s West Side ~ VIDEO
A 33-year-old man was attempting to force his way into an apartment on the 3400 block of West Monroe Street. He was reportedly kicking the back door and threatening a woman and her children inside…
Armed Mother With Baby Hiding In Closet Shoots Home Chicago Invader/Parolee DRT ~ VIDEO
A Chicago parolee with a history of burglary convictions was fatally shot after breaking into a Joliet home where a mother hid in a closet with her baby. Police say the woman armed herself, fired once, and killed the intruder.
Good Samaritan Released After Shooting 2 At Deadly 7-Eleven Robbery in Dania Beach ~ VIDEO
A late-night robbery outside a Dania Beach 7-Eleven ended with one suspect dead, another injured, and an armed citizen released after being questioned by deputies.
Charges Dropped: Arkansas Man Cleared in Shooting Death After Self-Defense Evidence Emerges
“This was a textbook case of self-defense,” “Our client was attacked, and his life was threatened. He acted reasonably under the circumstances, … he committed no crime and lawfully defended his life and the lives of his family.”
Virginia Man Shoots Knife-Wielding Intruder Who Fatally Stabbed His Wife
The fight spilled outside—where the victim retrieved a handgun from his vehicle and shot Walker, killing him dead right there. (DRT).
2 Palestinian Terrorists Shot Dead [DRT] in Israel West Bank Stabbing Attack ~ VIDEO
They were shot dead. Rami Levi supermarket in Gush Etzion has more women and men shoppers carrying concealed handguns than perhaps any supermarket anywhere else in the world!
ICYMI: Christian Church Massacre Thwarted in Michigan, Suspect DRT ~ VIDEO
The local Chief of Police has been very supportive of the church’s security staff, speculating that their aggressive and heroic actions likely prevented a mass homicide.
California Homeowner Shoots Knife-Wielding Intruder, Later Identified as Wife’s Ex-Boyfriend
Investigators said the ex-boyfriend broke into the garage armed with a knife. The current husband confronted him and fired his handgun in defense of his family…
Armed Homeowner Stops Knife-Wielding Attacker in Arizona Defensive Gun Use
A homeowner in Humboldt, Arizona, was forced to defend his family when a man he had been drinking with earlier returned to the house, wielding a large knife…
Grand Jury Clears Justified Armed Citizen in Syracuse, NY Road Rage Shooting ~ VIDEO
A legally armed man who fatally shot a knife-wielding attacker during a road rage incident in downtown Syracuse will not face any charges…