Judge questions self-defense argument in significant ‘Stand Your Ground’ case
South Carolina Judge Denies Self-Defense Claim in Shooting Case A South Carolina judge has determined that Charles Weldon Boyd cannot invoke self-defense under the state’s “Stand Your Ground” law in the fatal shooting of Scott Spivey, which occurred in 2023. Following a four-day hearing, Circuit Court Judge Eugene Griffith stated that concealed recordings of Boyd’s […]
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes controversially suggests that residents may shoot masked ICE agents based on the state’s self-defense laws
Arizona Attorney General’s Controversial Comments on Self-Defense Law Arizona’s Attorney General, Chris Mays, has made some striking remarks regarding the state’s self-defense law, speculating that residents might legally fire upon masked ICE agents if they perceive a threat to their lives. During an interview with newscaster Brahm Reznik, Mays expressed concern that Arizona’s “Stand Your […]
New York City retiree given prison time for acting in self-defense
Journalist Savana Hernandez highlights a troubling incident from New York City involving a man sentenced to four years in prison for defending himself. “I just witnessed the sentencing of Charles Fehner, a 67-year-old retiree who received a four-year prison term after an encounter with a 15-time career criminal,” she shared. “For those unfamiliar with Charles’ […]
Expert says ICE agent was acting in self-defense during Minnesota shooting
Conflicting opinions surrounding a deadly crash in Minnesota have sparked discussions on the legality of the actions taken by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. Some argue that the use of deadly force by the officers was justified. This incident happened on a snowy Minneapolis road, where ICE agents shot at the driver, 37-year-old Renee […]
The story of the Minneapolis ICE agent who shot in self-defense and faced danger from a child rapist in June.
Incident Involving Federal Agents in Minneapolis On Wednesday, federal agents targeted an SUV in Minneapolis as part of their law enforcement operations. The driver, Renee Nicole Macklin Goode, 37, from Colorado, refused to comply with their orders and drove the vehicle into one of the federal officers, prompting the officer to shoot in self-defense. The […]
Mayor rejects ICE’s self-defense assertion regarding fatal shooting in Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Mayor Demands ICE Leave Following Fatal Shooting The mayor of Minneapolis, known for his progressive stance, is calling for federal immigration agents to exit the city. This comes after a tragic incident where a woman was shot and killed while allegedly trying to interfere with an operation by immigration enforcement. Democratic-Farmer-Labor Mayor Jacob Frey […]
2025 self-defense incidents: Americans take action against assailants
In 2025, many notable incidents highlighted how Americans used their right to bear arms for personal protection. By December 23, the U.S. recorded 14,249 gun-related fatalities and 25,606 injuries, as reported by the Gun Violence Archive. Out of these incidents, there were 1,119 cases deemed self-defense, with many not pursued legally due to state laws […]
Self-defense firm files lawsuit against California over limits on less-lethal weapons
A company specializing in self-defense weapons has taken legal action against California Governor Gavin Newsom, claiming that the state’s stringent gun laws infringe upon the Second Amendment by hindering access to less-lethal self-defense products. This lawsuit was filed on a Wednesday. Brian Ganz, the CEO of Blaina Technologies, explained that their product, which looks like […]
Art Teacher Reportedly Executes Fatal Halloween Stabbing Attack On Video, Asserts Self-Defense
Former Art Teacher Charged with Murder Following Fatal Stabbing Incident A former art teacher from Colorado is facing several charges, including first-degree murder, stemming from a stabbing incident captured on video Friday night. Matthew Renier, as he has been identified, is also charged with two counts of attempted first-degree murder, two counts of first-degree assault, […]
Video from a store captures a man being unexpectedly punched from behind and left in a coma — the accused argues it was self-defense.
Florida Man Arrested After Brutal Attack Leaves Victim in Coma A man in Florida is facing felony charges after a shocking incident was captured on surveillance footage, where he struck another man from behind, resulting in the victim being left in a coma. The event unfolded on October 11 at the entrance of an Aldi […]