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California Self-Defense: San Francisco Jury Acquits Woman of Stabbing Man Who Sent Revenge Porn to Her Children :: 08/18/2023
A San Francisco woman was acquitted by a jury of stabbing a man she said stalked her and sent revenge porn to her teenage children, the city's public defender's office said.
Texas Self-Defense: 2 alleged robbers killed in confrontation with business owner in east Houston, police say :: 08/18/2023
Two people, who authorities suggested may have been involved in a robbery, were fatally shot Wednesday by a business owner, according to Houston police.
Louisiana Self-Defense: Armed citizen shoots intruder after he climbs through her window and assaults guest :: 08/14/2023
A man in Hammond, Louisiana allegedly told police he’d taken drugs before getting the not-so-bright idea to invade a home this week; an action that ended with a trip to the hospital and a stay in the local jail.
California Self-Defense: 75-year-old 'superwoman' uses gun to defend against home invasion during 20-shot gun battle in crime-plagued Oakland: 'We're tired of the lawlessness' :: 08/03/2023
A 75-year-old California woman used a gun in self-defense during a home invasion in crime-plaguedOakland. The armed home invaders retreated after being confronted by the strapped homeowner.
Michigan Self-Defense: Armed robbery suspect shot several times by customer at Cassopolis gas station :: 07/28/2023
The Village of Cassopolis Police Department responded to an armed robbery at a gas station Thursday, where a male suspect was shot several times.
Texas Self-Defense: Man confronts truck thieves, killing one in self-defense shootout: Police :: 07/28/2023
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (WOAI) — A man tracked down two truck thieves Thursday and killed one during a shootout, according to the San Antonio Police Department.
Texas Self-Defense: Man killed in self-defense shooting after stabbing another man, police say :: 07/27/2023
SAN ANTONIO – An unexpected visit to a man’s apartment quickly became deadly after a stabbing turned into a self-defense shooting, according to San Antonio police.
Texas Self-Defense: Attorney provides details in Waco defensive gun use :: 07/26/2023
We’re learning some additional information about a shooting at a Waco, Texas hotel earlier this month where an armed citizen was reported to have come to the aid of two women who were being attacked inside their room.
California Self-Defense: California man shoots, wounds would-be intruder breaking into apartment :: 07/25/2023
While California makes it unreasonably (and unconstitutionally) difficult to exercise the right to keep and bear arms, lawmakers have yet to completely eradicate the right to self-defense, and we do cover defensive gun uses in the state on a fairly regular basis here at Bearing Arms. The latest? An attempted home invasion in Carmichael, California that was thwarted by an armed and alert resident early Sunday morning.
Alabama Self-Defense: Alabama homeowner fatally shoots intruder during home invasion, authorities say :: 07/12/2023
A home invasion turned deadly Tuesday when a homeowner in Alabama shot and killed an alleged burglar.
Kentucky Self-Defense: LCSO says man was shot by homeowner during break-in :: 07/11/2023
STANFORD – A man was shot three times by a Lincoln County homeowner after he allegedly used a chainsaw to break into a home Sunday morning.
Texas Self-Defense: San Antonio armed citizen shoots, kills two suspected robbers at ATM :: 07/09/2023
San Antonio police chief William McManus gave reporters a bit of an understatement on Friday, calling a self-defense shooting a “robbery that didn’t go well for the robbers.”
Illinois Self-Defense: Suspected rooftop robber shot in Lincoln Park :: 07/07/2023
CHICAGO (CBS) -- There are new details after a homeowner shot a suspected rooftop robber in Lincoln Park.
New York Self-Defense: Senior New Yorker Uses Unlicensed Firearm in Self-Defense, May Face Charges :: 07/07/2023
Charles Foehner, a 65-year-old retired doorman from Queens, New York, is now facing legal issues after defending himself during a failed robbery, highlighting the complicated nature of U.S. gun laws and self-defense rights.
Florida Self-Defense: July 2 shooting in Gulf Gate related to attempted break-in, neighbors say :: 07/06/2023
Sheriff’s Office investigating incident, saying one person was wounded
Nevada Self-Defense: Armed Las Vegas worker stopped likely mass shooter in his tracks but received little attention: expert :: 07/04/2023
A suspect in Las Vegas was seen in an apartment complex wearing a helmet and carrying an 'AR-15 style rifle'
Washington Self-Defense: Homeowner uses katana in self-defense against burglar :: 07/03/2023
The right to keep and bear arms is generally held to be talking about things like guns. In fairness, those are the things most people are trying to ban and the things best suited for self-defense.
Texas Self-Defense: N. Houston gas station assault suspect charged after armed husband and wife fight back :: 06/28/2023
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A man was shot by a nine-month pregnant woman and her husband after surveillance video shows him attacking the couple in front of a north Houston gas station Tuesday evening.
Wisconsin Self-Defense: Concealed carry holder confronts intruder in attic, leaves him offering cash: reports :: 06/26/2023
Former police firearms instructor Terrence Lappe explains why he began offering lessons to women and Philadelphia residents as crime rates surge.
California Self-Defense: Long Beach homeowner fatally shoots woman attacking neighbor :: 06/24/2023
A Long Beach homeowner fatally shot a woman who was harassing his neighborhood early Saturday morning.
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