Defense Stories

Texas Self-Defense: Northeast El Paso convenience store clerk shoots attempted armed robber, police say :: 02/06/2023

A 32-year-old Hispanic man was shot while attempting to rob a convenience store in northeast El Paso Monday, according to El Paso police sergeant Robert Gomez.

Washington Self-Defense: Man dead in shooting at Randall dog park in Yakima :: 02/06/2023

A man shot and killed another man who threatened his child on Sunday afternoon at the Randall dog park in Yakima, police said.

Texas Self-Defense: Houston-area attorney killed while breaking into home near Tyler, Texas, deputies say :: 02/05/2023

TYLER, Texas (KTRK) -- A Houston lawyer was shot and killed while allegedly breaking into a home in Tyler, about 198 miles north of Houston, according to deputies.

Connecticut Self-Defense: Robbery suspect shot, killed by clothing store clerk in East Hartford :: 02/03/2023

Store robbery in East Hartford ends in deadly shootout

Illinois Self-Defense: An 80-year-old recovering from surgery fought and shot a home invader on the Northwest Side, prosecutors say :: 02/03/2023

Chicago — An 80-year-old man recovering from prostate surgery fought and shot a home invader who broke into his Chicago home this week, leaving the 13-time felon in critical condition, officials said. The tenacious octogenarian also fired a shot that left a graze wound on a second home invader’s head. Prosecutors said the victim did not know the offenders.

Pennsylvania Self-Defense: Philly carjacker shot by intended victim :: 01/29/2023

A would-be carjackers is in a Philadelphia hospital and headed to police custody if he recovers from his injuries after he was shot by his intended victim on Saturday night.

Colorado Self-Defense: No criminal charges in fatal shooting inside Northglenn home :: 01/26/2023

A shooting death inside a Northglenn home has been deemed self-defense and no criminal charges will be filed.

Florida Self-Defense: Armed Boyfriend Saves Bar Manager From Violent Attack :: 01/24/2023

U.S.A. –-(AmmoLand.com)- Crime happens everywhere and at every time. It was after 2 am on a Thursday morning when a bartender/manager was closing George’s Tavern for the day. It was an ordinary day at the job in Samford, Florida. It was ordinary until the moment everything changed. Chelsea Putnam was only a few steps from the back door of the bar when she reached her car. Chelsea never saw her attacker as he hit her from behind. She saw him when he had her hands around her throat and was lifting her off the ground. Here is the rest of her story.

Tennessee Self-Defense: Nashville woman speaks out after using gun to defend against teen carjackers :: 01/24/2023

Two teenage brothers, one 15-years-old and the other a year younger, are now in after allegedly carjacking a Nashville woman at gunpoint on Monday morning and firing shots at her hours later when she spotted them driving in the stolen vehicle.

Illinois Self-Defense: Chicago man shot by concealed carry holder on Green Line train has 32 arrests in last 10 years :: 01/23/2023

Darius Moss is no stranger to police in Chicago. Since 2014 Moss has been arrested an incredible 32 times since 2014; a rap sheet that has also resulted in at least four felony convictions during that same time period.

Illinois Self-Defense: Concealed carry holder shoots man trying to rob him on Chicago CTA train :: 01/20/2023

Concealed carry holder shoots man trying to rob him on CTA train

Illinois Self-Defense: Chicago man accused of trying to disarm off-duty cop during attempted robbery :: 01/19/2023

A crime was interrupted when an off-duty Chicago cop announced she was with the department and stopped an apparent robbery.

Arizona Self-Defense: Avondale gas station clerk shoots armed robbery suspect, police say :: 01/18/2023

Suspect shot during attempted robbery at Avondale gas station

Ohio Self-Defense: Teen stops home invasion with mother’s handgun :: 01/17/2023

MONTVILLE, Ohio (WJW) – Brayden Jarrett says he was home from school last Tuesday, looking out the living room window, when he noticed a strange car parked sideways in his driveway.

Georgia Self-Defense: Three Armed Citizens Subdue Convenience Store Robber :: 01/16/2023

On the evening of January 9, 2023, a man entered an Ellijay, GA, convenience store and grabbed an energy drink. He then put a pair of women’s panties over his face that he had been wearing around his neck, went behind the counter, and at gunpoint, demanded that the clerk hand over the store’s money.

New York Self-Defense: Gun-wielding Applebee's Customer Helps Arrest Man Who Slashed Worker: Cops :: 01/16/2023

An armed Applebee's customer in upstate New York stopped a man who allegedly sliced an employee's face with a steak knife, according to police.

Iowa Self-Defense: Armed mom, security guard stop attempted child stealing in Des Moines skywalk :: 01/11/2023

The skywalk may be nearly empty but the doors are open from morning to night.

Missouri Self-Defense: Attempted carjacking victim fights off would be thief :: 01/09/2023

BRIDGETON, Mo. – Carjackings are on the rise, and as police work to stop thieves, some drivers are now fighting back to protect their property.

California Self-Defense: Merced County Sheriff's Office Reports Concealed Weapons Permit Holder Defends Self During Assault by Man with an Axe in Dos Palos :: 01/06/2023

January 6, 2023 - The Merced County Sheriff's Office reports on Tuesday evening, Deputies were dispatched to a property on Brannon Avenue in Dos Palos for a report of an assault. As Deputies were en route, Dispatch informed them that the victim, who is a legally permitted CCW holder, had shot an adult male in self-defense. The suspect had attempted to hit the victim with an axe.

Florida Self-Defense: Armed bingo hall patrons halt shooting, hold suspect at gunpoint :: 01/06/2023

A Florida man (you know it’s a good story when Florida Man plays a starring role) is in jail and facing multiple charges after allegedly assaulting and shooting at two women outside a bingo parlor in Escambia County before armed patrons were able to put a stop to the attack.

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