According to the gun control group Everytown, defensive gun uses are rare things. But as Heritage Foundation's Amy Swearer notes, even using Everytown's data (which dramatically undercounts DGUs) these incidents are far more common than gun-involved homicides.

According to the gun control group Everytown, defensive gun uses are rare things. But as Heritage Foundation's Amy Swearer notes, even using Everytown's data (which dramatically undercounts DGUs) these incidents are far more common than gun-involved homicides.

Everytown's Strange Definition of 'Rare'

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A well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state. The right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.  Bearing Arms editor Cam Edwards provides a daily dose of 2nd Amendment news and commentary, alongside interviews with experts, newsmakers, and gun rights activists from across the country.  Follow Cam Edwards on Twitter @CamEdwards.  Follow Cam and Company on Twitter @CamAndCompany.

A well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state. The right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.&nbsp;Bearing Arms editor Cam Edwards provides a daily dose of 2nd Amendment news and commentary, alongside interviews with experts, newsmakers, and gun rights activists from across the country.&nbsp;Follow Cam Edwards on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/CamEdwards" rel="noopener noreferrer">@CamEdwards</a>.&nbsp;Follow Cam and Company on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/CamAndCompany" rel="noopener noreferrer">@CamAndCompany</a>.

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