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The Montana home where a burglar was shot and killed (Photo credit: KXLH, Helena)

Burglar Shot, Killed by Homeowner Suspected to be Involved in Other Break-ins (VIDEO)

5/23/13 | by Jennifer Cruz

When a Montana homeowner came face to face with a burglar in his home Wednesday afternoon, he shot and killed him. Now police are investigating the possibility that the same man was involved in at least two other burglaries. Read more →

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Officer Involved in Hofstra University Shooting Said to be ‘Inconsolable’ (VIDEO)

5/22/13 | by Jennifer Cruz

Following the ending to a tragic hostage situation at Hostra University in New York, the officer who accidentally shot and killed Andrea Rebello is said to be inconsolable, replaying the event in his head and blaming himself for the girl’s death. Read more →

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Firearms training classes fill to capacity (Photo credit: Heartland Training Team)

Ill. Residents Gear Up for New Gun Laws, Fill Firearms Training Classes

5/21/13 | by Jennifer Cruz

Firearms classes are filling to capacity – and beyond – as Illinois residents get ready for the much anticipated concealed carry laws which will be passed by the courted appointed deadline of June 9. Read more →

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Elderly mother shoots, kills drunken son after he attacked and shot her

5/21/13 | by Jennifer Cruz

Neighbors are saying that they aren’t surprised he met his demise this way, in fact they had expected something like this for some time. Read more →

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Knife Wielding Carjacker Changes His Mind After Seeing Would-be Victim Has a Gun

5/18/13 | by Jennifer Cruz

After taking two cars, quickly realized that the third time would not be a charm. Read more →

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Woman Stops Home Invasion, Holds Suspect at Gunpoint: ’5 inches from death’ (VIDEO)

5/17/13 | by Jennifer Cruz

On her porch, the Toledo woman pointed her revolver at the suspect when he tried to kick her door in, and yelled “Put your face in the dirt.” He complied. Read more →

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Houston police investigate a shooting in which a resident shot a home invader after being locked in a closet. (Photo credit: Houston Chronicle)

Intruder Shot After Locking Resident in Closet… Where He Keeps His Guns

5/16/13 | by Jennifer Cruz

Three men broke into a home in Houston and after they attacked the resident, locked him in a closet, but the intruders didn’t know that the closet was where the resident kept his guns. When the man came out he shot one of the intruders twice, sending him to the hospital. Read more →

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Jared and Heather Martin standing near the fence where they found a suspected burglar snooping around. (Photo credit: The Spokesman-Review)

Vet Chases Down Suspected Burglar, Holds Him at Gunpoint Until Police Arrive

5/15/13 | by Jennifer Cruz

When military vet, Jared Martin found a burglar on his property, the suspect quickly took off to avoid jail time, but Martin wasn’t about to let him go. He chased him down, detaining him at gunpoint until police arrived. Read more →

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Colonel Cooper’s Bren Ten: Shooting Too Close to the Sun (VIDEO)

5/15/13 | by Chris Eger

Colonel Jeff Cooper defines the modern era of tactical or as he called it combat shooting yet his greatest venture in the handgun market, ill-fated Bren Ten, reached for the sky only to grasp at the air. Read more →

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Photo credit: KIRO 7, Seattle

Would-Be Robber Dies after Exchange of Gunfire with Jewelry Store Owner (VIDEO)

5/14/13 | by Jennifer Cruz

An armed man attempted to rob a jewelry store in Kent, Wash., but quickly discovered that the store owner was also armed. An exchange of gunfire ended in the suspect being fatally shot. Read more →

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The guns.com self defense articles section is a great source of continually updated information on personal protection technique and scenarios. You can find daily posts here covering concealed carry tactics and information in regards to personal defense. Self defense guns and self defense weapons are reviewed as new guns hit the market. Shotguns, handguns, pocket pistols, self defense ammo and a host of other considerations are routinely discussed and presented by the Guns.com professionals.

Self defense and personal protection can be the matter of life and death if you find yourself in an unwanted scenario. Education, training, and research is your first step in keeping you and your property safe. The guns.com writers will routinely discuss and layout common scenarios and techniques a concealed carrier or home defender may be faced with. We also cover self defense for women and female training considerations.

Self defense and personal protection laws vary from state to state and even more so within certain cities. Guns.com updates it readers on national gun law developments, and the always changing state gun rules and laws.

Remember to understand your gun rights and always be up to date with your local and state laws. Signing up for gun safety and self defense training should also be considered as well.

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