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Seven cases in the past 9 days where concealed handgun permit holders have stopped crime and/or attacks

Oct 19, 2015 | Featured

Defensive Gun Use

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Brick wielding assailant killed by pastor

Man shoots and kills dog during attack

Reno: Downtown shooting appears to be self-defense

Would be robber shot and killed by victim

1 Shot dead at Waterbury Cafe

Victim pulls gun on would be robbers in Nashville

Man shot during altercation with tow truck driver who towed his vehicle

 

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