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911 Diaries - 2 killed after police sent to wrong address :: 08/09/2014
ST. LOUIS (AP) - St. Louis police say two people were killed after officers called to a violent domestic dispute were instead dispatched to the wrong address.
Georgia Self-Defense Shooting - Young Mother in GA Used Hammer and Shotgun to Fight Off Violent Home Invaders :: 08/09/2014
A 19 year old mother of a 10 month old baby in Enigma, GA faced a terrifying situation earlier this week. Kayla Walker heard a noise at her back door on Tuesday afternoon just before 6:00pm. When she went to investigate, two men forced their way in the back door.
Father Uses .357 Magnum to Stop a Suspect Who Was Robbing His Daughter's Home :: 08/08/2014
A burglary suspect found himself in the hospital and then jail after choosing the wrong Baton Rouge, Louisiana home to break into earlier this week.
Florida Self-Defense Shooting-Homeowner Shoots and Kills 14 Year Old Convicted Felon and Gang Member :: 08/08/2014
A 14 year old was killed in a shootout with a 43 year old man, Virgis Canteen, who said he was defending himself. The 14 year old, identified as Davion Smith was a convicted felon, having been convicted for charges of armed robbery, burglary and battery. He was also a confirmed gang member.
NC Woman Shoots Alleged Burglar After He Charged Her :: 08/08/2014
GOLDSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA - A 28 year old woman was forced to use a firearm to defend herself early this morning.
Stalker Victim Pleads with Dartmouth: PLEASE let me Carry a Gun!! :: 08/07/2014
Over the last four years, I have lived with the constant threat from a stalker - a stalker who is now in jail for the third time for violating a restraining order.
Conn. Self-Defense Shooting-Store Owner Shoots and Kills Armed Robber Who Also Robbed His Brother's Store :: 08/06/2014
According to NBC News, a suspect tried to rob Congress Mini Market directly before trying to rob Nino's Mini Market. The stores are owned by two brothers and the two robbery attempts went very differently.
Delaware Self-Defense Shooting - Woman shoots suspected burglar :: 08/06/2014
A suspected burglar is in police custody after being shot by a female homeowner in Stanton, Delaware.
Grandmothers who were robbed start Gun Group for elderly women :: 08/06/2014
You won't find grandmothers Konnie Couch and Robin Willoughby at any Moms Demand Action rallies. Where you will find them is at the range with their women's gun group, Women Armed and Ready.
Texas Self-Defense Shooting-Homeowner shoots man allegedly trying to burglarize his garage :: 08/06/2014
A College Station resident shot a man in the leg after finding him burglarizing his garage Tuesday afternoon, police said.
Texas Self-Defense Stabbing-HPD: Man Fatally Stabs Former Co-Worker in Self-Defense :: 08/06/2014
(HOUSTON) — A fight between former co-workers ended in bloodshed Tuesday night, police said.
It happened around 11 p.m. on West Little York at Yorkfield.
911 Must Not Supercede Your Common Sense. Read about this poor advice. :: 08/05/2014
N.J. Logan was at home resting after a recent hip replacement surgery when she heard some noise coming from downstairs. Knowing that no one else was home and her husband was out, she grabbed her gun and made her way down the stairs while alerting the intruders that she was armed and dangerous to their health.
Birmingham Woman Defends herself. Mom's Demand Action is Silent. :: 08/04/2014
Birmingham Police are investigating a home invasion that ended with the suspect being shot by the resident of the home.
Clerk Fakes Illness During Robbery to Get His Own Gun :: 08/04/2014
While having a firearm is an important part of any defensive gun use, you should never forget your most valuable weapon – the one between your ears.
Pennsylvania Self-Defense Shooting-Home Invader Shot and Killed in Norristown :: 08/04/2014
A man who shot and killed another man during a home invasion robbery in Montgomery County was justified, officials said Monday.
Florida Self-Defense Shooting-Man Shoots Knife Wielding Attacker in Gated Community :: 08/03/2014
This story just goes to show that you can't rely on living in a fancy gated community to prevent violent crime. Also, the phrase don't bring a knife to a gunfight comes to mind.
Kids and Guns - 17 Year Old Alabama Boy Chases Naked Intruder w/Dad's Gun :: 08/03/2014
What is it about minors and defensive gun uses lately? This is the 5th incident we've documented in less than a month in which a minor has used a firearm in self defense or defense of another in one way or another. See the bottom of this article for a full list.
Alabama Self-Defense Shooting-Home Invasion Stopped by Female Homeowner w/Handgun :: 08/02/2014
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.(WIAT)– Birmingham Police are investigating a home invasion that ended with the suspect being shot by the resident of the home.
Kids and Guns - 15 Year Old Georgia Boy Saves Father by Shooting Attacker :: 08/02/2014
A fifteen year old boy in Columbia County, GA was forced to shoot his uncle, Kenneth Wayne Newman Jr., after Newman came to the boy's home, destroyed property, assaulted his father, and put him in a choke hold while threatening to kill him.
Virginia Self-Defense Shooting: Gas Station Clerk Outwits Robbers, Shoots One :: 08/02/2014
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) – Police say a man who walked into Maryview Hospital with a gunshot wound Monday night was shot during a robbery at a Chesapeake gas station.
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