Category Archives: Defensive Gun Use of the Day

Defensive Gun Use of the Day: Urban Self Defense Edition

“Anybody in my place would have done what I do,” said a recent armed robbery victim. Or so you’d hope. At least anyone would as long as he lives in a place where it’s still legal to do what he … Continue reading

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Defensive Gun Use of the Day: Don’t Rely On a Piece of Paper Edition

“Travis Bridger Soderberg, 38, has been charged with felony burglary and misdemeanor criminal mischief. He is expected to be arraigned on the charges in District Court next week.” He’s not charged with assault, battery, rape or murder because the woman … Continue reading

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Defensive Gun Use of the Day: Going Out the Way He Came In Edition

A Guthrie, Oklahoma, homeowner woke to the sound of someone trying to get through his back door last week. “That homeowner told police his family was asleep when they first heard banging at the door. He loaded his weapon and shot … Continue reading

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Defensive Gun Use of the Day: Once Too Many Edition

If you live in southeast Texas, breathe easy. You don’t have to worry about the security of your Cheerios or Lucky Charms any more. “After striking again early Sunday morning, a Beaumont serial robber has finally been caught, but not … Continue reading

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Defensive Gun Use of the Day: Gutsy Granny Edition

“The burglar was first seen smashing windows just after midnight at a business in the 2700 block of North Pittsburgh. A neighbor saw him, called police and then chased after him. As police began tracking him with K-9s, just 15 … Continue reading

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Defensive Gun Use of the Day: No Shots Were Fired Edition

  They say if you live long enough you get a date with Jennifer Love Hewitt. By the same token, you’ll encounter a mainstream media report chronicling a defensive gun use where no shots are fired. Here comes one of those … Continue reading

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Defensive Gun Use of the Day: Dynamic Duo Edition

“I said, ‘You take one more step and this gun goes off in the middle of your chest. Do what you want.’” Not much room for interpretation there. An 82-year-old Albany, OR homeowner, Jim Brazel, had been ripped off just … Continue reading

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