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Atlanta Man Pays Attention to Surroundings; Shoots Intruder

Atlanta Man Pays Attention to Surroundings; Shoots Home Intruder

New Mexico Resident Defeats Knife and Bat

New Mexico Resident Defeats Bat and Knife Wielding Intruders With Gun

Georgia Man Fires Warning Shot, Kills Intruder, Gets Detained & Released

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Tennessee Home Invasion Shows Need for Aiming Defensive Shotguns

North Carolina Son Pulls Gun on Burglars

WATCH: North Carolina Son Holds Burglars at Parent’s House at Gunpoint

Combat Handguns January/February 2019

9 Cases That Prove Why We Need AR-15-Style Carbines and Pistols

Personal Defense World No. 214

Can a Fogging System Help Your Home Defense Setup?

There are many ways to protect homes and businesses, including a fogging system that can disorient a robber and reduce the need for deadly force.

4 Defensive Shotgun Myths and Fables That Refuse to Die

Shotguns are well known for their defense capabilities, but there are several defensive shotgun myths and fables regarding these weapons.

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Examining the Mossberg 590M Shockwave for Home Defense Purposes

Those looking for a good home-defense firearm should look no further than the Mossberg 590M Shockwave, as it is compact and magazine fed.

Gun Primer 2018

A Beginner’s Guide to Home-Defense Weapons and Protecting Your Castle

There are countless options regarding home-defense weapons, which makes choosing one from many difficult; the decision can make or break your defense plan.

Colorado Springs Homeowner Kills Intruder, Claims Self-Defense

A Colorado Springs homeowner is claiming self-defense after protecting his family with a shotgun and killing an intruder who broke into his home.

South Carolina Homeowner Shoots at Burglar

South Carolina Homeowner Shoots at and Scares off Burglar

A South Carolina homeowner discovered a man in his home; he obtained a gun and fired three shots, but luckily for the intruder, he missed.

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Choosing Between Buckshot and Slugs for Defensive Shotgun Loads

While a shotgun could possibly be the best defensive gun available, shooters must choose the right defensive shotgun load for it to be effective.

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Combat Handguns July/August 2018

Press Check: Why Knowing Your Gun’s Condition and Your Own Is Critical

Knowing your gun's condition at all times is crucial to self-defense, which is why Pat McNamara recommends always performing a press check on both your gun and yourself.

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Suspect Ignores Home’s ‘Smith & Wesson Spoken Here’ Sign, Gets Shot

Deputies in Iron Town arrested a naked suspect shot by an elderly Utah couple after he ignored a 'Smith & Wesson Spoken Here' sign and tried to break into their...

Domestic Violence Victim, Mansfield Ohio

Domestic Violence Victim In Ohio Shoots, Wounds Attacker

After her estranged boyfriend broke in and refused to leave her home, a domestic violence victim in Mansfield, Ohio, pulled a handgun and fired a single round.

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Does Your Home Defense Shotgun Need a Choke?

When it comes to a home defense shotgun, there is a healthy balance of not enough spread versus too much — so is a choke necessary?

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Washington Home Intruder Yells ‘I’m So High!’ After Getting Shot

A 16-year-old home intruder cried out that he was 'so high' after he got shot by an armed female homeowner last Saturday morning.

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Atlanta Man Pays Attention to Surroundings; Shoots Home Intruder

New Mexico Resident Defeats Bat and Knife Wielding Intruders With Gun

Georgia Man Fires Warning Shot, Kills Intruder, Gets Detained & Released

Tennessee Home Invasion Shows Need for Aiming Defensive Shotguns

WATCH: North Carolina Son Holds Burglars at Parent’s House at Gunpoint

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Colorado Springs Homeowner Kills Intruder, Claims Self-Defense

South Carolina Homeowner Shoots at and Scares off Burglar

Choosing Between Buckshot and Slugs for Defensive Shotgun Loads

Press Check: Why Knowing Your Gun’s Condition and Your Own Is Critical

Suspect Ignores Home’s ‘Smith & Wesson Spoken Here’ Sign, Gets Shot

Domestic Violence Victim In Ohio Shoots, Wounds Attacker

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Washington Home Intruder Yells ‘I’m So High!’ After Getting Shot

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Atlanta Man Pays Attention to Surroundings; Shoots Home Intruder

New Mexico Resident Defeats Bat and Knife Wielding Intruders With Gun

Georgia Man Fires Warning Shot, Kills Intruder, Gets Detained & Released

Tennessee Home Invasion Shows Need for Aiming Defensive Shotguns

WATCH: North Carolina Son Holds Burglars at Parent’s House at Gunpoint

9 Cases That Prove Why We Need AR-15-Style Carbines and Pistols

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4 Defensive Shotgun Myths and Fables That Refuse to Die

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Colorado Springs Homeowner Kills Intruder, Claims Self-Defense

South Carolina Homeowner Shoots at and Scares off Burglar

Choosing Between Buckshot and Slugs for Defensive Shotgun Loads

Press Check: Why Knowing Your Gun’s Condition and Your Own Is Critical

Suspect Ignores Home’s ‘Smith & Wesson Spoken Here’ Sign, Gets Shot

Domestic Violence Victim In Ohio Shoots, Wounds Attacker

Does Your Home Defense Shotgun Need a Choke?

Washington Home Intruder Yells ‘I’m So High!’ After Getting Shot