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Ahmaud Arbery Killing, Ahmaud Arbery video, Greg McMichael, Travis McMichael

WATCH: Father, Son Charged in Ahmaud Arbery Killing After Video Leaks

Fireworks Stand Employee Shoots Robber

Fireworks Stand Employee Takes Robber’s Gun, Shoots Him in Face

Mississippi Woman Shoots Ex Boyfriend

Mississippi Woman Shoots, Kills Ex-Boyfriend During Domestic Dispute

Atlanta Business Patron Shoots Robber, shooting

Atlanta Business Patron Shoots, Kills Alleged Burglar on Spree

Armed Boyfriend Shoots Robber

Armed Boyfriend Shoots Man Robbing Girlfriend at ATM Down in Florida

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California Woman Shoots Intruder

77-Year-Old California Woman Shoots, Kills Intruder Found in Bedroom

After waking up to her dog barking, a 77-year-old California woman found a man inside her home; when he approached her, she killed him with a single shot.

Lubbock Man Shoots at Robbers

After Being Shot, 79-Year-Old Lubbock Man Fires Back at Intruder

When a trio of intruders broke into his Lubbock, Texas, home and shot him, a 79-year-old man grabbed his own gun, fired back and put the robbers to fleeing.

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Pennsylvania Man Shoots Intruder

Pennsylvania Man Shoots, Kills Aggressor After Opening Door

There is nothing wrong with answering the door, even late at night, but you must be prepared, like this Pennsylvania man who had to shoot his visitor.

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The foundation of accuracy comes from numerous factors, including stance, trigger control and especially proper pistol grip.

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Detroit Man Shoots Intruder

Detroit Man Fatally Shoots Home Intruder With Family Outside

While outside enjoying the night with his family, a Detroit man stepped inside his home and discovered an armed intruder; luckily he also had a gun.

North Carolina Auto Repair Owner Shoots Disgruntled Customer

North Carolina Auto Repair Owner Stops Mass Shooting at Shop

When a disgruntled customer walked into his North Carolina shop with a gun and started shooting, an auto repair owner had to fire back with a shotgun.

Louisiana Store Clerk Shoots Robber in Neck

Louisiana Store Clerk Shoots Armed Robber in Neck

A Louisiana store clerk didn't provide quarter to an armed robber who walked into his store; this clerk drew and fired, hitting the suspect in the neck.

Argument in Florida Leads to Shooting

Argument In Florida Forces One Neighbor to Shoot, Kill Another

An argument in Florida between neighbors led to threats and an assault, eventually forcing one to shoot the other to stop an attack.

Jacksonville Mother Shoots Intruder

Jacksonville Mother Shoots, Kills Ex Who Violated Restraining Order

When a Jacksonville mother heard someone breaking into her apartment, she grabbed her gun and fired several shots; the intruder ended up being her ex.

Boost Mobile Clerk Shoots Robber

Boost Mobile Clerk Awaits Opportune Moment to Shoot Armed Robber

When an armed robber walked into his store demanding cell phones, a Boost Mobile clerk waited for the right moment to draw and fire, killing the suspect.

Virginia Gas Station Customer Shoots Robber

Gas Station Customer Wins Shootout With Alleged Armed Robber

A pair of armed thugs tried to rob a gas station customer in Virginia, but he was prepared, drawing his own gun and shooting one of the robbers in the...

Niagara Falls Homeowner Stops Crime Spree

Niagara Falls Homeowner Stops Juveniles on Crime Spree, Shoots Both

A new law required police to release two juveniles despite allegedly committing numerous crimes, but a Niagara Falls homeowner ended the spree with a gun.

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