Defense Stories

California Self-Defense: Zip Ties, Gun Used by Resident to Restrain Burglary Suspect in Glendale :: 04/14/2016

A Glendale man used a gun and zip ties to restrain a car burglary suspect he caught in the act recently, police announced Tuesday. The incident took place Friday morning in the 200 block of West Maple Street, the Glendale Police Department stated in a Facebook post.

Texas Self-Defense: Armed Citizen Frees Family Held Captive by Armed Home Intruder :: 04/14/2016

On Monday, a mother had just returned to her Spring, TX home with her children after school, when her house was targeted by an armed robber.

Texas Self-Defense: Man shoots neighbor in dispute over surveillance camera, police say :: 04/13/2016

SAN ANTONIO - A man shot his neighbor Tuesday afternoon in a dispute over a surveillance camera, San Antonio police said.

Florida Self-Defense: Suspected robber shot in holdup remains in hospital :: 04/12/2016

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A 26-year-old man was shot Saturday night as he was robbing a Westside cellphone store, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office incident report.

Kentucky Self-Defense: Fearing For Her Life, Woman Shoots Estranged Husband :: 04/12/2016

A man with an active domestic violence order against him was shot and killed Monday by his estranged wife.

Mississippi Self-Defense: Not Romeo & Juliet: Man Shot Trying to Break Into Woman's Home :: 04/12/2016

A Mississippi man wanted to visit a woman on Thursday night, but according to the Jones County Sheriff’s Department

Arizona Self-Defense: Homeowner shoots intruder who set his house on fire :: 04/11/2016

A home invasion suspect is in the hospital recovering from a gunshot wound after he broke into a Peoria, Arizona, home last week and set the house on fire before being shot by the homeowner.

Ohio Self-Defense: Columbus, OH: Robber Shot, Accomplices Charged With Murder :: 04/11/2016

When three men went to the McNeil Farms condo complex with the intent to rob residents, they had no idea their lives would be irrevocably changed before the night would end.

Ohio Self-Defense: Salon Employee Pulls Gun on Armed Robber: "Not Today!" :: 04/11/2016

A man committing what police believe was a string of robberies throughout Dayton and Kettering, Ohio was free to continue his crime spree, hitting several local businesses within a span of about fifteen minutes without any opposition.

Washington Self-Defense: Neighbor Saves Woman, Children From Intruder Armed With Metal Pole :: 04/11/2016

A woman and several children were reportedly in their Spokane, Washington home when an intruder attempted to break in late Thursday afternoon.

Missouri Self-Defense: Elderly Man Slaps Bat-Wielding Robber Upside the Head With a Bullet :: 04/10/2016

An elderly Belgrade, Missouri man was lucky he had a gun nearby on Wednesday as he ate lunch while staying at his friend’s house. The homeowner was not home at 2:30PM when the friend witnessed a red truck pull up right next to the house.

Oregon Self-Defense: Robber Tries to Take Loot, Takes One to the Gut Instead :: 04/10/2016

A Madras, OR homeowner in her late 20’s was in her residence late Monday night when she heard someone breaking in.

Pennsylvania Self-Defense: Can You Hear Me Now? Off-Duty Officer Shoots Robber in T-Mobile Store :: 04/10/2016

A Philadelphia, PA robber wasn’t expecting an off-duty police officer to break up his connection with his would-be victim in a T-Mobile store Saturday afternoon. The incident occurred in the Ogontz section of the city around 2:20PM, police said.

Georgia Self-Defense: Home Invader Must Be Golf Course, 'Cause Owner Just Shot A Hole In One :: 04/08/2016

One of these days, criminals are going to catch on to the fact that a substantial portion of the American population is armed, and doesn’t appreciate it when you break into their homes and threaten their families.

New York Self-Defense: Dad wrestles gun from suspect after daughter assaulted during home invasion :: 04/08/2016

Despite being shot in the leg, a 51-year-old father chased down and wrestled a gun from one of three suspects who broke into his Rochester, New York, home Monday night and assaulted his teen daughter.

Texas Self-Defense: Armed Citizen Stops Tire Iron Attack on Home Depot Security Guard :: 04/08/2016

Liberals like to ask ‘how many mass shootings have concealed carry citizens really stopped’? Well, several, but how about the everyday assaults they step up to end?

Florida Self-Defense: Robber Pulls Knife in Attempted Robbery, Victim Pulls Gun :: 04/07/2016

You know the saying, never bring a knife to a gun fight? Well one Florida criminal either never heard it or didn’t expect what was in store for him.

Louisiana Self-Defense: Man shot after harassing store clerk, assaulting open carrying customer :: 04/07/2016

A man was fatally shot during a dispute at a Mandeville, Louisiana, gas station Monday morning in what authorities say at this point appears to be a case of self defense.

Illinois Self-Defense: Paroled Chicago Robber Collects Wallet, Cell Phone. . . and Bullets :: 04/05/2016

A concealed carrier in Chicago made the Windy City a little safer late last week with a volley of well-aimed shots into a paroled armed robber who got a little too greedy.

North Carolina Self-Defense: OOPS: Armed Robber Shot And Killed By His Victims In NC :: 04/05/2016

If at first you don’t succeed, maybe parachuting and armed robbery are things you should not pursue.

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