CCW In Action

A heavily armed suspect attempted to carry out a mass shooting at a church in Wayne, Michigan, but was stopped by a quick-thinking armed parishioner. Authorities believe the suspect may have been experiencing a mental health crisis.

A confrontation outside a Citronelle gas station led to a man being shot in what police believe was a case of self-defense. Authorities say the shooter remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators.

A man in Tulsa shot a pit bull several times, claiming self-defense after the dog allegedly charged at him in a parking lot. The incident has sparked debate over the appropriate use of force and concealed carry in self-defense situations.

An armed robbery in Chicago’s Humboldt Park ended fatally when a concealed carry license holder shot and killed the suspect, an 18-year-old man. The shooting occurred late Tuesday night while the carrier was retrieving items from his car.

A violent confrontation in downtown Seattle ended when an armed private citizen shot and killed a gunman who had already injured two teenagers. Authorities confirmed the bystander acted in self-defense and is cooperating with the investigation.

A concealed carry permit holder exchanged gunfire with another driver during a road rage incident in Chicago’s Dunning neighborhood, ending with one vehicle crashing into a building. No injuries were reported, and the suspect fled the scene.

A man was fatally shot outside a Peoria, Arizona sports bar after opening fire on the establishment and wounding a patron. Two armed citizens intervened in self-defense, ending the threat before more people could be hurt.

A 55-year-old man from Hialeah was arrested after allegedly driving into a group of people during an altercation in Fort Myers, injuring three. Witnesses fired in self-defense and managed to detain the suspect until law enforcement arrived.

An attempted armed robbery in Hanahan, SC, ended in the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Tre’sean White. Authorities ruled the shooting as self-defense, filing no charges against the victim, while a second suspect was arrested.