Defensive Use of Firearms

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Homeowner Fatally Shoots Car Prowler

A homeowner in Washington shot a suspected thief earlier this week when he caught him prowling around a car. Another homeowner in Oklahoma shot a burglar in his kitchen.

Chicago CCL Holder Gets Into Shootout With Burglary Suspects

The suspect was burglarizing a plumbing business with an accomplice and approached the CCL holder.

Burglary Suspect Shot in California Home Next to Charter School

“Two suspects entered a residence with an occupant inside,” Muniz said. According to Fox News, the 56-year-old homeowner defended himself with a semi-automatic handgun.

Homeowner Uses Shotgun on Man Who Refused to Leave

A homeowner in San Antonio shot a man who kept coming to the door refusing to leave, with a shotgun. 

Homeowner Shoots, Protects Child From Alleged Murder Suspect

A homeowner in Granada Hills, California shot at several home intruders last December, fatally hitting a man who had previously gone to trial for murder.

77-Year-Old Arrested for Shooting Burglar, Refusing to Talk to Police

According to Chief Frederick Shavies, one main fact led to the homeowner’s arrest. The homeowner refused to make a statement to police. 

Concealed Carrier Shoots Neighbors After Argument At Party

The attack started as an argument, and then the three neighbors set on the homeowner. He pulled a gun and began to shoot.

Urban Violence Spikes, U.S. Murder Rates Back to 1990s Levels

CCL-Holding Homeowner Shoots Midnight Intruder 

A homeowner in Chatham, Illinois shot a midnight intruder earlier this month when he caught him trying to break in.

Austin Sumpter's mugshot.

Suspect w/ ‘Hail Satan’ Knife Loses to Gun Owner

Late last Monday night, Austin Sumpter, 23, from Thrall, Texas tried breaking into a home on Donna Drive, and things didn’t go well for him.

Homeowner Gets Into Shootout Over Attempted Theft of Luxury Cars

An Illinois homeowner got caught in a shootout on Memorial Day when he found several people attempting to steal his luxury car.