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North Carolina Self-Defense: Man shoots knife-wielding home invader during break-in in Person County, deputies say :: 10/12/2020

PERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WTVD) -- A knife-wielding home invader was shot while attempting to break into a Person County home late Friday night.

Person County deputies said around 10:30 p.m. on Friday, a male neighbor was shot while attempting to break into a home along Rhododendron Lane.

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Pennsylvania Self-Defense: Man Shoots and Kills Robbery Suspect With His Own Gun :: 10/11/2020

An Allentown, PA man was working on his stereo system in the back of his car about 3:00 PM last August when he was approached by two armed men who tried to rob him.An official release describes what happened:

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Michigan Self-Defense: Jewelry store owner shoots robbery suspect 4 times after being stabbed in the head :: 10/09/2020

HAMTRAMCK, Mich. (FOX 2) - A jewelry store owner got attacked in an attempted robbery, being stabbed in the head - but shot the suspect four times.

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Ohio Self-defense: Police: Clerk fatally shoots would-be robber at northeast Columbus store :: 10/09/2020

COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Police say an exchange of gunfire led to a clerk fatally injuring a robber at a northeast Columbus store.  

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Suggestions for Efficient Dry Fire Practice at Home :: 10/07/2020

We are in the midst of COVID 19 reality, and even for those who are back to work we are generally doing far less in our normal routine. One thing that many shooters are finding diminished or absent is live fire training with their handgun. While shooting ammunition through your gun regularly is an essential part of skills development, a great way to offset the diminishment of your skillset is to embrace a daily routine of dry fire. Dry fire is actually just as critical in training as is live fire, and most contemporary top-shelf competitive shooters spend more time dry firing than live firing their gun

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Video Shows Why Police Don't Screw Around With Knives :: 10/05/2020

Contrary to what many want to claim, the police aren’t out there looking for people to shoot. While there may be some officers who are more likely to pull the trigger than others, there aren’t legions of men and women with badges looking to gun people down for sport.

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Michigan Self-Defense: Man shot by property owner after breaking into barn in St. Clair County :: 09/30/2020

CLYDE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WXYZ) — A man caught breaking into a pole barn in Clyde Township was shot after driving his vehicle at the owner of the property, authorities say.

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North Carolina Self-Defense: SBI and Beaufort County Sheriff's Office investigating Aurora fatal shooting and arrest :: 09/29/2020

BEAUFORT COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - The SBI is investigating a fatal shooting in Aurora, where the victim died in the custody of the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office.

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Washington Self-Defense: APD looking for suspect after incident in Aberdeen :: 09/29/2020

Aberdeen, WA – Aberdeen Police are looking for a suspect after an incident today at the intersection on Simpson Ave. and Conger St.

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North Carolina Self-Defense: Machete-wielding suspect shot by victim during robbery attempt, Wilmington police say :: 09/28/2020

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Wilmington police say a man armed with a machete was shot by a victim during an attempted armed robbery in the Hillcrest community earlier this month.

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Pennsylvania Self-Defense: Police: Turtle Creek man shot and killed by girlfriend after hours of abuse :: 09/28/2020

A 24-year-old man killed in Turtle Creek early Saturday morning was shot by his girlfriend after hours of domestic abuse, according to Allegheny County police. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s office identified the man as Nigel Broadus.

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Arizona Self-Defense: Woman shoots intruder armed with knife in her Mesa home :: 09/25/2020

MESA, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) -- A Mesa woman shot a man who broke into her home and threatened her with a knife.

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California Self-Defense: 'All out brawl.' Merced FoodMaxx fight ends with councilman pulling gun on suspects :: 09/24/2020

A melee that erupted Tuesday night at a Merced FoodMaxx took an unusual turn after a member of the City Council pulled a gun on some suspects who were involved in a fight.

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Tennessee Self-Defense: DA's office clears vehicle owner in Kroger gas station shooting - it's ruled justified :: 09/24/2020

Local prosecutors have cleared a vehicle owner who fired shots during what authorities have described as an attempted carjacking at a Kroger gas station this week. Police have said the man shot and wounded one of the people trying to steal the vehicle and killed a second, a 16-year-old.

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Illinois Self-Defense: 2 Suspects Fatally Shot by Resident in Waukegan Attempted Home Invasion: Police :: 09/23/2020

A resident exchanged gunshots with two people allegedly trying to break into a Waukegan home Tuesday morning, fatally striking them.

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Florida Self-Defense: Gas station robbery attempt ends with one man shot dead, Broward Sheriff's Office says :: 09/22/2020

A Pembroke Pines man who tried to be an armed robber became a shooting fatality before dawn Sunday, the Broward Sheriff’s Office said.

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Washington Self-Defense: 'I reached over and got my shotgun, and I cocked it': Grandma fends off would-be burglar :: 09/22/2020

SPANAWAY, Wash. — A 78-year-old woman from Spanaway held an intruder at gunpoint after finding the man breaking into her home, according to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office.

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Texas Self-Defense: Carjacker shot after jumping into SUV with woman, HPD says :: 09/18/2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A suspected carjacker is in the hospital after being shot by a man at a gas station off the Eastex Freeway near the Beltway in northeast Houston.

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Michigan Self-Defense: 85-year-old dead after stabbing at Meijer in Adrian, where CPL holder intervened :: 09/17/2020

An 85-year-old man has died after being stabbed multiple times at a Meijer Wednesday in Adrian, Mich. 

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Oregon Self-Defense: Oregon wildfires: Woman posts video of her holding alleged arsonist at gunpoint :: 09/16/2020

(FOX NEWS) -- An Oregon woman was captured on video holding a suspected arsonist at gunpoint on Saturday after she allegedly caught him on her property carrying only matches.

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