Self-defense shootings by Americans in 2025 against attackers.

Throughout 2025, Americans used firearms in self-defense in several high-profile incidents, with 1,119 shootings deemed justifiable. A church security guard in Michigan stopped a mass shooting, a Texas donut shop owner shot a robber, and a Virginia homeowner injured a suspected intruder. These cases highlight the role of guns in protecting lives and property amid the ongoing debate over gun rights and regulations in the U.S.

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