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Store Clerk Fatally Shoots Armed Robber Who Held Gun to His Head During Robbery Attempt

PAGELAND, SC — A violent robbery attempt at the Hwy. 9 Mini Mart & Tobacco store on December 28, 2024, ended in the robber’s death after the store clerk defended himself with a firearm. According to a press release from Chesterfield County Sheriff Cambo Streater, the incident occurred at 8:47 p.m. when a black male…

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Pregnant Mother Defends Herself and Children from Violent Ex-Partner, Father of Her Children, in Grovetown, Georgia

GROVETOWN, GA — On Monday, January 6, 2025, around 9:27 p.m., Grovetown police responded to reports of a domestic dispute and subsequent gunfire in the 7600 block of Main Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered that a woman had fired a single shot to stop a man, identified as Devaris Hampton, 36, from forcibly entering her…

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Armed Homeowner Fatally Shoots Intruder After Leaving House to Check His for Vehicle Damage

ENGLEWOOD, OH — A man attempting to break into a home on the 600 block of Overla Boulevard early Friday morning was fatally shot by a resident after a confrontation in the backyard. Englewood police responded to a 911 call placed at approximately 2:03 a.m., reporting an active break-in at the single-family home. According to…

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25-Year-Old Shoots Three Armed Boys, Ages 12 to 15, During Christmas Eve Robbery Attempt in Harris County, TX

HARRIS COUNTY, TX — A robbery attempt by a group of teens on Christmas evening ended with three boys aged 12 to 15 hospitalized after being shot by the intended victim, according to Harris County authorities. The incident occurred at the Willow Plaza Apartments on North Houston Rosslyn Road near Smiling Wood. The 25-year-old man,…

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“This Is the State of Florida. If You Want to Break Into Someone’s Home, You Should Expect to Be Shot,” Sheriff Says After Homeowner Thwarts Invasion

BRADENTON, FL — A homeowner’s quick thinking and preparedness turned a potentially deadly home invasion into a successful act of self-defense late Thursday night in the River Club community. The incident resulted in the fatal shooting of one suspect and the arrest of another. At approximately 9 p.m., the homeowner’s surveillance system detected motion near…

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Top 10 Defensive Gun Use Stories of 2024

2024 saw numerous defensive gun use (DGU) incidents that underscored the importance of responsible firearm ownership and the right to self-defense. Here are the top 10 most-read articles on USA Carry, showcasing incidents where armed citizens protected themselves or others from imminent threats. 1. Intruder Critically Wounded by Muzzleloader in Vermont Home Defense Incident In…

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Neighbor Shoots Suspect After Mother and Child Flee to His Home During Break-In

SUMMERVILLE, SC — A Summerville homeowner stopped a burglary in progress Friday morning, protecting his neighbor and her child after they fled to his home for safety during the incident. According to the Summerville Police Department, officers responded just before 9 a.m. to reports of a man breaking into an occupied home in the Weatherstone…

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