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Armed Daughter Turns Back Trio of Colorado Springs Home Invaders

Three masked intruders entered the house through an open backdoor while Grafft's daughter was outside with their dog.

Texas Bathroom Burglar Shot & Nearly Killed by Armed Homeowner

Upon arrival at the scene, officers found Cruz bleeding out on the bathroom floor. A responding officer applied a tourniquet to Cruz, effectively stopping the bleeding.

Drugged & Schizophrenic Son Killed While Attacking His Mom by Good Guy with a Gun

Eva Strickland said she would not have survived the attack if her neighbor had not been there to protect her. The incident highlights the growing problem of mental health violence.

Home Invasion Ends in Fatal Shooting, Highlighting Need for Firearms for Self-Defense

A home invader using a large metal object forcibly broke down 2 doors, including one to a bedroom where an armed male & female companion were hiding.

Armed Citizen Dog Walker Protects Life in Tragic But Justified Shooting

Witnesses report Braxton's girlfriend managed to escape & encountered a man walking his dog. Braxton approached the man aggressively, making threats.

Armed Tennessee Homeowner Shoots Both & Kills 1 of 2 Home Invaders

Masked men broke into the home & used a Taser on the family's dog & held the teenage son at gunpoint. The prepared homeowner grabbed his gun & shot the 2 men multiple times, killing one.

Alleged Car Burglar Was Shot By Homeowner in Arizona

Family members witnessed 18-year-old Hassan Kamara & another person attempting to break into a car. Kamara pointed a gun at the homeowner, who was also armed.

Knife-Wielding Burglar Run Off By Home Owners’ Warning Shots

The incident highlights the effectiveness of legal gun ownership and the display, or in this example, the discharge, of a legal weapon in deterring crimes.

FAKE ‘Doordash Drivers’ Dead in Botched Indiana Home Invasion

Dressed as DoorDash drivers, the robbers approached the home with a bag containing Taco Bell “Quesaritos,” & two Baja Blast Freeze drinks & at least one gun.

Prepared Concealed Carry Holder Stops Robber with 3 Shots to the Torso

The victim, who has a permit to carry a firearm, then drew his own weapon and fired at least ten shots at the would-be robber, who was hit three times in the torso.

Good Guy with a Gun Helps Apprehend Escaped Inmate in Georgia

This incident highlights the growing occurrences of law-abiding citizens having to assist police in apprehending suspects...

Hole-in-the-Wall Burglar Shot and Killed by Prepared Store Owner

In a bizarre break-in attempt, a burglar with weapons was shot and killed by an armed shop owner who had just recently started sleeping at his store.