True Stories

Get inspired by true stories of armed self-defense and other real-life incidents involving the use of firearms.

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Sten Jackson — May 1, 2004

Maryland — A gunman forced his way into a house in the first block of Hydroplane Drive in Middle River… Read More

Sten Jackson — May 1, 2004

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma — Larry Rowell’s jewelry business had been robbed repeatedly. So, police weren’t surprised when they were summoned… Read More

Sten Jackson — May 1, 2004

EAST CHICAGO, Illinois — A former police officer shot a man whom he said threatened to rob him early Tuesday… Read More

Sten Jackson — May 1, 2004

LODI, California — A big-rig driver fatally shot one of two assailants trying to rob him late Wednesday at a… Read More

Sten Jackson — May 1, 2004

KINGSPORT, Tennessee — A pharmacist raised the stakes on a man who attempted to rob a drug store at knife… Read More

Sten Jackson — May 1, 2004

TACOMA, Washington — Police in Tacoma have found the body of a man they believe was killed by a disabled… Read More