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California Self-Defense: Homeowner catches burglar in the act, holds him at gunpoint until officers arrive :: 01/24/2020

SANGER, Calif. (FOX26) — Sanger Police say a homeowner caught a burglar in his home, and held him a gunpoint until officers arrived.

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Indiana Self-Defense: Police: Man says he shot teen in self-defense :: 01/24/2020

ANDERSON — A teenager was in serious condition Friday after he was shot multiple times by a man who said the teen was trying to rob him at gunpoint.

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Mississippi Self-Defense: Investigators: Boyfriend charged after shooting girlfriend during Madison Co. home invasion :: 01/24/2020

MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) - The Madison County Sheriff’s Department says they received a call around 8:15 Thursday night of a home invasion in progress.

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Pennsylvania Self-Defense: Allentown pizza shop shooting latest in recent self-defense killings in the Lehigh Valley :: 01/24/2020

The first two homicides in Allentown happened within days of each other this week, and authorities now believe both killings may have been the result of victims protecting themselves, fighting back and using deadly force.

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Michigan Self-Defense: Homeowner shoots armed robber in Warren :: 01/23/2020

WARREN, Mich. (WXYZ) — Warren police say a homeowner turned the tables on an alleged robber and shot the intruder.

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Georgia Self-Defense: Forest Park paramedic stabbed at Macon gas station :: 01/22/2020

FOREST PARK—A Forest Park Fire and Emergency Services firefighter paramedic was hospitalized after he was stabbed at a Macon Circle K Monday.

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Arizona Self-Defense: Police investigating aggravated assault at Tucson Premium Outlets :: 01/21/2020

TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - Authorities are investigating an aggravated assault that occurred at the Tucson Premium Outlets Mall on Jan. 17.

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North Carolina Self-Defense: Pizza delivery driver fights back, shoots 3 of 4 would-be robbers, police say :: 01/21/2020

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Police are investigating after a pizza delivery driver shot three of four people who they said ambushed him and tried to rob him overnight outside an east Charlotte apartment complex.

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Texas Self-Defense: Northeast Harris County stepfather shoots stepson in possible act of self-defense, police say :: 01/19/2020

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a domestic shooting in northeast Harris County.

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The Problems With Small Self-Defense Guns :: 01/18/2020

I get asked a lot what I think the best gun is for concealed carry. Many times, this question comes while in class, but in casual online conversations the question seems to becoming more popular. The answer is simple: The gun that is the most popular. Regardless of the criterion for selecting the ideal gun for concealed carry, popularity seems to trump practicality.

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Pennsylvania Self-Defense: Homeowner fatally stabs armed suspect during home invasion in Northeast Philadelphia :: 01/17/2020

PHILADELPHIA - An attempted home invasion ended with the death of the armed suspect Thursday evening, police say. 

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Washington Self-Defense: University Place road rage incident leads to fatal shooting :: 01/17/2020

A Wednesday evening road rage incident in University Place escalated to a shooting that left a man dead.

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Washington Self-Defense: Grandfather shoots grandson in act of self defense in Federal Way :: 01/16/2020

Police say the 25-year-old grandson was under the influence of alcohol and narcotics at the time he assaulted his 72-year-old grandfather Wednesday night.

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Ohio Self-Defense: Two suspects being sought for the attempted armed robbery of Hermies Party Shop :: 01/15/2020

Allen County sheriff's detectives are looking for two men who attempted to rob a Perry Township party shop on Tuesday night.

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North Carolina Self-Defense: Would-be victim shoots robber at Burger King, Fayetteville police say :: 01/14/2020

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) -- A man who tried to rob someone at a Fayetteville Burger King was shot by his intended victim Monday morning, according to police.

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Tennessee Self-Defense: 3 men try to rob man at gunpoint in Madison, victim pulls out his own gun and fires back :: 01/14/2020

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A man turned the tables on three men trying to rob him at gunpoint Monday night in Madison when he pulled out his own handgun and began shooting.

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Pennsylvania Self-Defense: Family unhurt after man shot, killed during attempted robbery :: 01/13/2020

BALDWIN BOROUGH, Pa. — A man shot and killed an armed man who tried to rob him Sunday night at his apartment in Baldwin Borough, investigators said.

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Texas Self-Defense: Texas man with license to carry shoots, kills suspected robber at home cookout :: 01/13/2020

A Texas man licensed to carry a handgun fatally shot one of three suspects during a botched armed robbery at a home cookout Friday night, investigators said.

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Texas Self-Defense: Licensed gun carrier shoots, kills suspect during armed robbery attempt at cookout in Dallas :: 01/11/2020

DALLAS - Dallas police say a man who was licensed to carry a handgun fatally shot one of three suspects who tried to rob people who were having a cookout at a Dallas home late Friday night.

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North Carolina Self-Defense: One dead after reported self-defense shooting :: 01/10/2020

A man is dead after a reported self-defense shooting early Thursday morning.

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