CCW In Action

A Decatur, IL man legally carrying a firearm shot and wounded a convicted felon who opened fire on him during a bizarre early morning confrontation. The suspect, Telly C. Young, has a lengthy criminal history and now faces several new charges including attempted murder.

A violent attempted robbery at an Oakland pawn shop resulted in a fatal exchange of gunfire between the store owner and a group of suspects. Two suspects were killed, three were injured, and the store owner is recovering from non-life-threatening injuries.

A robbery attempt in Dania Beach ended with one suspect fatally shot and another injured after a bystander intervened with a firearm. Authorities are investigating whether the use of force was legally justified under Florida’s self-defense laws.

A rideshare ride in Fort Mill, SC turned violent when a passenger attacked the driver with a stun gun and attempted to strangle him. The driver, lawfully armed, shot the attacker in self-defense. No charges will be filed.

A man who attempted to harm himself at a Durango pawn shop is now facing serious charges after being shot by an employee during a chaotic confrontation.

A Chicago concealed-carry license holder was wounded early Saturday morning after exchanging gunfire with two armed attackers in the South Loop. Police say the man returned fire before being shot in the shoulder and hospitalized in fair condition.

A late-night robbery turned violent at a Boise business, where a store clerk was assaulted by three suspects and shot one of them in self-defense. All three suspects were later arrested by police, with one suffering a gunshot wound and the employee sustaining serious injuries.

A house party in Harvey, Illinois turned violent when two armed individuals opened fire, injuring five people, including a 4-year-old boy. A concealed carry license holder returned fire, killing one suspect and injuring the other, potentially preventing further bloodshed.