CCW In Action

A stabbing at a Rochester gas station was stopped by an armed civilian who drew his legally registered handgun, forcing the attacker to cease. Police confirmed the suspect, known to the victim, was arrested shortly after the incident.

A Chicago concealed carry license holder shot a man who allegedly tried to run him over with his own stolen vehicle in the South Shore neighborhood. The suspect, later found at a hospital in critical condition, is believed to have been involved in the theft and assault.

Police in Rock Hill, SC, have determined that a recent shooting at the Galleria Mall was a lawful act of self-defense. The shooter was initially detained but released after investigators confirmed he acted to protect himself during a physical altercation.

A woman with a concealed carry license fatally shot a man who was attempting to break into a Chicago apartment where her relative and children were inside. The intruder, with a long history of domestic violence and 64 prior arrests, had reportedly made death threats during the incident.

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.