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Kentucky Self-Defense: Man shot to death after report of a burglary at Bardstown home :: 02/04/2021

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A man was shot to death in Bardstown Wednesday night, after he came into someone's home and got into an argument.

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Pennsylvania Self-Defense: PSP: Investigation Continuing After Frenchville Homeowner Shoots at Intruder :: 02/04/2021

FRENCHVILLE – The investigation is continuing after a Frenchville homeowner shot at an intruder who reportedly attacked her inside her home.

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Georgia Self-Defense: Gwinnett police: Man tries to commit 3 crimes, is thwarted each time :: 02/03/2021

All three alleged crimes happened within a span of 30 minutes Monday morning, according to Gwinnett police. Lamont Dickerson, 26, of Charlotte, is being held without bond on multiple charges, including home invasion and hijacking a motor vehicle.

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Tennessee Self-Defense: ‘Thankfully, I’m okay’: Man stops would-be carjacker from taking his Porsche :: 02/02/2021

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man who recently fought off a would-be carjacker is sharing his story with WREG. It’s a story we first told you about Monday when we obtained cell phone video of the incident.

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Missouri Self-Defense: Investigators identify man shot and killed in a burglary investigation near Willard, Mo. :: 02/01/2021

WILLARD, Mo. (KY3) - Greene County investigators identified a man shot and killed in a burglary case near Willard, Mo.

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Washington Self-Defense: Police arrest man who was shot in North Seattle, allegedly in self-defense :: 01/31/2021

Seattle police arrested a wounded man Sunday morning who allegedly had attacked an armed man walking on Stone Way North.

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How to Choose the Best Self-Defense Gun for Your Needs :: 01/30/2021

You've made the decision to buy your first gun for self or home defense--now you have a few more decisions to make.

So you've decided to buy your first gun for self defense and officially become a gun owner. It's a big decision, especially for a first-time gun buyer, but you actually have a bunch more to make right away.

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Missouri Self Defense: University City homeowner shoots, kills suspected burglar :: 01/30/2021

UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo. — A man was fatally shot after a homeowner found him in his garage early Friday morning.

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Washington Self-Defense: Sporting goods employee shoots robbery suspect trying to steal firearms from store :: 01/29/2021

BELLINGHAM, Wash. — A sporting goods employee that "feared for his life" shot a robbery suspect in the chest after he tried to use a hammer to smash glass, protecting firearms in the store, according to police.

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Louisiana Self-Defense: Teen shot during home invasion arrested :: 01/28/2021

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) — A Shreveport teenager has been arrested in connection with a foiled burglary during which a resident shot an intruder, police confirm.

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Michagan Self-Defense: Man Fatally Shot After Breaking into Condo of Former Girlfriend :: 01/27/2021

HARRISON TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN – A man was fatally shot while trying to break into the condo of his ex-girlfriend early Monday afternoon, according to police. Macomb County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a report of an active home invasion at the Harrison Woods Lane condominium complex at around 12:36 p.m. on Monday.

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Indiana Self-Defense:No Charges For Teen Who Shot, Killed Man Attacking His Mother :: 01/26/2021

Prosecutors in Franklin County, Indiana say a 17-year old will not face murder charges after he shot and killed his mother’s boyfriend during a domestic assault last fall. Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney Chris Huerkamp says after his office investigated the incident, he determined that the teen was acting in defense of his mother and was not the aggressor in the attack.

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Iowa Self-Defense: Man picking up his stolen car fatally shot an alleged street robber in Des Moines, police say :: 01/26/2021

Des Moines police last week investigated what appears to be a crime of opportunity that turned deadly when the victim of a street robbery returned fire and fatally shot his alleged assailant, according to a police spokesperson.

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Florida Self-Defense- Father Shoots Daughter's Boyfriend To Stop His Violent Assault On Her And Her Mother :: 01/25/2021

DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA – A young woman was fortunate that her parents were nearby and alert late Friday evening.  Hearing her daughter’s screams they leapt into action, only to have the man also attack the mother.

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California Self Defense: Hesperia homeowner fends off intruder in gun battle caught on camera :: 01/19/2021

HESPERIA, Calif. (KABC) -- A Hesperia homeowner fended off an armed man who was trying to break into his home, exchanging gunfire until the man ran away.

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Texas Self-Defense: Armed Citizen Fights Back After Bounty Hunters Target Wrong Home :: 01/19/2021

Three bounty hunters in the Lone Star State are now facing charges of burglary and felony after entry for their botched attempt to take a wanted man into custody, and frankly, they’re lucky that they’re alive to stand trial.

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Illinois Self-Defense: Man stole tow truck, then called 911 to complain because victim pulled a gun on him, prosecutors say :: 01/15/2021

A Grand Crossing man stole a towing company’s truck and then called 911 himself because he was upset that the truck’s driver dared to pull a gun on him, prosecutors said.

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Texas Self Defense: CHL holder detains man accused in stabbing at Subway :: 01/15/2021

A local ex-con accused of stabbing another man was detained at gunpoint by a concealed handgun license holder before being arrested -- for the 29th time in Kerr County -- on suspicion of aggravated assault.

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Being a New Gun Owner - What I Wish I Knew When I Started :: 01/14/2021

U.S.A.– -(AmmoLand.com)- These are strange times. Few of us thought we’d ever be here. This year, 8 million new gun owners joined the more than a hundred million existing firearms owners. We’ve all been that new guy at one time or another. Fortunately, there is a place for everyone in the gun culture. Here are some of the things I wish I knew when I chose a firearm and started learning self-defense.

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Texas Self Defense: Dad shot his daughter's ex after the man followed her despite restraining order, police say :: 01/14/2021

HOUSTON — A man with a restraining order against him was shot during an altercation outside his ex-girlfriend’s family’s home late Wednesday, police said.

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