Defense Stories

California Self-Defense: California liquor store owner uses AR-15 to protect his property from looters in George Floyd unrest :: 06/01/2020

A California liquor store owner said he stood in front of his business in Santa Monica armed with an AR-15 to discourage looters.

California Self-Defense: Fremont gun store owner holds man at gunpoint after attempted burglary :: 06/01/2020

FREMONT — A gun store owner in Fremont held a man at gunpoint late Sunday night after the man allegedly tried to burglarize the store, according to the police and the owner’s father.

Georgia Self-Defense: Deadly shooting at DeKalb Walmart ruled self-defense by police :: 06/01/2020

A man was killed Monday afternoon after gunfire erupted inside a DeKalb County Walmart, officials said.

Illinois Self-Defense: Logan Square shop owner confronts looters, fires gun, detains one, prosecutors say :: 06/01/2020

A Logan Square store owner with a concealed carry license fired shots at hammer-wielding looters who confronted him in his shop early Monday, prosecutors said. The businessman even managed to detain one of the alleged intruders for police.

Arizona business owner defends store with rifles, handguns during looting :: 05/31/2020

"We weren't here to hurt anybody. We weren't here to harm anybody," the store owner's son said.

Georgia Self-Defense: Robbery victim shoots, kills suspect in DeKalb neighborhood, cops say :: 05/30/2020

Police said a robbery suspect was shot and killed by his intended victim Friday morning in a neighborhood near Lithonia High School.

Virginia Self-Defense: Police determine Waynesboro man was killed in self-defense, file no charges :: 05/30/2020

WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV) — Investigators have determined that a Waynesboro man found dead of stab wounds last weekend was killed in self-defense, and no charges will be filed.

Kansas Self-Defense: Kansas soldier saves 'countless lives' by driving truck into active shooter :: 05/29/2020

An active duty soldier in Kansas was credited with saving “countless lives” this week when he drove his truck into an active shooter on a bridge.

Oklahoma Self-Defense: Woman claims self-defense in Wednesday fatal shooting :: 05/29/2020

The state will not be filing charges against Ragina Louise Armstrong, 51, in Wednesday's fatal shooting of John Robert Atkinson, 44, according to Assistant District Attorney Kevin Etherington.

Washington Self-Defense: S. Everett Homeowner Shoots Intruder Inside Home :: 05/29/2020

Police and medics on scene of the shooting. At about 4:50 a.m. this morning, officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of 126th St SE when a homeowner reported shooting someone inside his residence.

Armed Citizens Protect Minneapolis Businesses Amid Riots :: 05/28/2020

There can be some strange thinking at work in this country, especially lately. In particular, the idea that the best way to protest what you see as an unjust action and protect your community is to burn it to the ground.

Minnesota Self-Defense: Armed Civilians Save Local Businesses During Minneapolis Riots :: 05/28/2020

A group of armed civilians successfully defended a pair of stores as riots tore through Minneapolis on Wednesday.

Florida Self-Defense: Florida man shoots, kills home intruder who was attacking his wife, police say :: 05/27/2020

A Florida man in his 70s fatally shot a home intruder who busted through the glass front door and began attacking his wife on Tuesday, investigators said.

New York Self-Defense: Deli clerk who allegedly shot and killed knife-wielding man in store released without bail, charged with illegal gun possession :: 05/27/2020

A Brooklyn deli clerk accused of fatally shooting a man who brandished a knife in his store was released without bail Wednesday after he was charged with illegally possessing the handgun he claims was used in self-defense.

California Self-Defense: Confrontation over noise ends with self-defense killing in Eureka :: 05/25/2020

The fatal shooting Friday of an intruder in a Eureka home is believed to have been self-defense, police in the North Coast city said.

South Carolina Self-Defense: Two fatal Columbia shootings deemed self-defense :: 05/25/2020

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Columbia police say two recent fatal shootings have been determined to be self-defense, meaning no charges will be filed in the case.

California Self-Defense: Appears to Be Self-Defense, Says EPD, About This Morning's Shooting Death :: 05/23/2020

Press release from the Eureka Police Department: On May 22nd 2020, at approximately 2:40 a.m., officers from the Eureka Police Department were dispatched to the 1300 block of West Avenue on a report of multiple subjects involved in an altercation. During the altercation, an occupant of a nearby residence confronted the subjects from his porch and advised them to leave the area. The subjects then confronted the resident and became hostile toward him and entered onto his property. The resident attempted to use pepper spray to deter the subjects, with no success, as he entered back into his home.

Alaska Self-Defense: After armed resident thwarts shooting, Kwethluk VPOs consider carrying guns :: 05/22/2020

Brian Nicolai broke into the Kwethluk Public Safety Building and shot at Village Police Officers on May 16, 2020, according to state troopers. Credit Nicolai Joseph / Kwethluk Public Safety

Las Vegas gun owner recalls deadly shootout: I got all of my hits :: 05/21/2020

Years of training helped prepare a Las Vegas gun owner for a shootout last month that resulted in the death of an attacking gunman, he told Fox News on Wednesday.

South Carolina Self-Defense: Shooting ruled self defense :: 05/21/2020

Walterboro Police investigators have ruled the Sunday May 10 shooting at the Palms Inn near I-95 as self defense.

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