A rough start to SHOT Show this year — a man was stabbed on the floor, and bystanders deployed an everyday-carry tourniquet to save his life. Quick action like that really underscores the importance of training.

👉 Man Stabbed at SHOT Show; Bystanders Deploy EDC Tourniquet to Save His Life

In Georgia, a woman intervened to stop a violent assault on her niece and ended up fatally shooting the attacker — only to learn it was her own nephew. Stories like this remind us how ugly real violence can be, even in family situations.

👉 Aunt Stops Violent Assault on Niece With Fatal Shot; Learns Attacker Was Her Nephew

We also saw several defensive gun uses this week where homeowners confronted violent threats:

👉 Armed Homeowner Fatally Shoots Intruder Forcing Entry Into Buckeye Residence

👉 66-Year-Old Texas Man Intervenes in Domestic Disturbance, Fatally Shoots Armed Aggressor

On the legal front, Kentucky lawmakers took a step toward allowing concealed-carry licenses for 18–20-year-olds — a significant change in age-based carry policy.

👉 Lawmakers Approve First Step for Concealed Carry Licenses for 18-to-20-Year-Olds in Kentucky

And in Maryland, a split court decision upheld much of a gun law while rejecting key parts related to private-property carry.

👉 Split Decision in Gun Rights Case: Maryland Law Upheld in Most Places, Rejected on Private Property Carry