CCW In Action

A Connecticut man, Obadiah Claud, was arrested after charging at another individual with a knife in a parking lot. The victim managed to stop the attack by drawing his legally possessed firearm, leading Claud to flee and later be apprehended by police.

A 16-year-old was shot during a carjacking attempt on Chicago’s South Side when an armed driver defended himself. The suspect was injured, while others fled in the victim’s car.

A 24-year-old off-duty Cook County correctional deputy fired at an armed suspect after being held up at gunpoint in Chicago’s West Loop. No arrests have been made, and police are investigating the incident.

A self-defense shooting occurred at a Sioux Falls gas station when a 23-year-old man mistook a group of motorcyclists for people involved in an earlier assault against him. Two men were fatally shot during a confrontation, and the shooter acted in self-defense after being attacked with bats.

A concealed carry holder shot an armed theft suspect during a Walgreens theft in Calumet City, Illinois. The suspect fled the scene but later died from his injuries. Police are currently investigating the incident.

A family in downtown San Antonio used their firearms to defend against armed robbers who attempted to break into their car. One of the suspects, a 35-year-old man, was shot in the face during the altercation.

No charges will be filed against a CPL holder who fatally shot two people in self-defense during a Detroit Lions tailgate at Eastern Market. The shooter acted in defense when a man brandished a firearm, tragically resulting in the death of a bystander as well.

A pro-Israel rally in Newton turned violent when a pro-Palestine protester attacked Iraq War veteran Scott Hayes, leading to a gunshot that injured the attacker. Hayes, charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, claims self-defense.

A Chicago woman used her concealed carry firearm to protect her children from an intruder attempting to break into their South Shore home. Her quick action averted potential harm, highlighting the importance of self-defense and responsible gun ownership.