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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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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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Gun Free Zone App to Identify Gun-friendly Businesses: Good or bad idea? (VIDEO)

5/13/13 | by S.H. Blannelberry

It empowers the individual to make an informed decision about where he/she feels most comfortable shopping, dining, spending money, etc. Read more →

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Rigoberto Arceo with his fiancé. (Photo credit: CBS, Los Angeles)

Questionable Circumstances Surround LA Deputy Shooting, Killing Man During Traffic Stop (VIDEO)

5/13/13 | by Jennifer Cruz

The sheriff’s deputy said the man tried to attack him, but witnesses report otherwise. Authorities are now investigating whether or not the act was self defense. Read more →

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The Rough Parts of Going while Carrying

5/11/13 | by Chris Eger

Walking the streets legally armed means navigating your surroundings and one question all CCW holders have to ask themselves at one time is what do I do with my gun when I go to the bathroom? So, what do you do to keep your firearm safe while you drop trou? Here are the options… Read more →

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Gear Review: FOURSEVENS Quark Tactical Light (VIDEO)

5/10/13 | by David Higginbotham

While there are some excellent options for weapon lights, some guns simply aren’t equipped with rails. And even if you do have a light on your gun, there are times when you wouldn’t want that light directly in front of you. A secondary light is a must, and that’s when you turn to FOURSEVENS. Their Quark Tactical line offers highly functional hand held lighting. Read more →

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Charles M. Brackhan (Photo credit: WICS)

The Case of Charles Brackhan: Or exactly what not to do after a self-defense shooting

5/10/13 | by Jennifer Cruz

A man in Illinois has been charged with concealment of a death after he moved the body of an intruder, who he shot and killed, in an attempt to keep police from discovering the illegal marijuana grow operation which he had inside his home. Read more →

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Company Offers Legal Aid, Insurance for Self Defense Shootings

5/09/13 | by Jennifer Cruz

Second Call Defense is a new Ohio-based company that offers gun owners in every state a type of insurance. The company offers legal aid and support for its members who are involved in either self-defense or accidental shootings. Read more →

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Man Shot and Killed After Breaking into Oregon Apartment (VIDEO)

5/08/13 | by Jennifer Cruz

An Oregon man was shot and killed after he broke into an apartment, claiming to be armed with a handgun. The four occupants, including three teenagers, barricaded themselves in a bedroom before the man broke through the bedroom door as well. Police were also positioned outside of the home, but did not enter before the man broke the door down. 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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