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Pennsylvania: Armed Homeowner Shoots Home Invasion Suspect

A 21-year-old home invasion suspect was shot in the stomach by an armed homeowner in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania last week.

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Georgia Armed Robbery Suspect Shot & Killed In Self-Defense

A sexual encounter between two people at a gas station in Decatur, Georgia turned into an armed robbery and kidnapping situation that resulted in the shooting death of the suspect.

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Allen Stephenson, the 32-year-old founder of clothing company Southern Tide, will not be charged for fatally shooting a trespasser on his property in March.

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Lewis Boyd: Career Criminal Shot, Killed By Homeowner During Burglary Attempt

61-year-old Lewis Boyd was shot and killed by an armed homeowner during a failed burglary attempt in Corinth, Mississippi.

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New York Homeowner Opens Fire On Home Invasion Suspect

A homeowner who shot a man during a failed home invasion will likely not face any charges, officials say.

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Louisville: Armed Homeowner Shoots Two Suspects During Botched Break-In

A pair of suspects who broke into a Louisville, Kentucky home and killed the family dog were shot by the armed homeowner.

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An attempted home invasion in West Virginia ended with one suspect dead, another in the hospital and another behind bars.

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Arizona Man Shoots Masked Arsonist In Botched Home Invasion

A masked arsonist was shot in the abdomen during a failed home invasion in Peoria, Arizona.

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West Tennessee Liquor Store Owner Opens Fire On Would-Be Robbers

A pair of would-be robbers fled a Lexington, Tennessee liquor store after the owner shot at them.

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Eyes On Target: Ensuring The Next “Home Invasion” Won’t End In Tragedy

Four cases that drive home the late, great Jeff Cooper's "Rule Four: one must always be certain of his or her target before pulling the trigger.

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3 Cases Where A Good Guy With A Gun Saved The Day

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An off-duty Philadelphia Police officer took down an armed robber in the northern section of the city over the weekend.

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