The Armed Citizen® Dec. 18, 2023

by
posted on December 18, 2023
** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA's mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. **
The Armed Citizen

Armed Citizen® Today

An alleged home intruder is in the hospital after attempting to break into an older woman's home in Broward County, Fla., being shot by the woman as soon as he entered the house.

Just after midnight on Nov. 13, 2023, a neighbor who was outside smoking a cigarette saw the alleged intruder coming down the road, "looking behind him like somebody's after him," and then approached the woman's home. The suspect allegedly tried the front door to the home, which was locked, and then approached a nearby window, pulled down a window screen, broke the glass and crawled through the window. Then the neighbor heard a gunshot as the resident confronted the intruder.

"Glad she did, older woman this day and age," the neighbor told a local reporter. "Gotta have some type of protection."

The suspect was arrested after police arrived on scene and was taken to the hospital. Local witnesses said that his wounds did not appear life-threatening, as he was standing outside the house, handcuffed, before paramedics arrived. (NBC 6 South Florida; Pompano Beach, Fla.; 11/13/23)

From the Armed Citizen® Archives – February 1973

Spotting two bandits inside a San Antonio, Texas, laundry, Gilbert Dominguez ran to his car and got a pistol. He returned to the store to find the bandits beating the 70-year-old woman attendant. Doinguez knocked down one man, shot the other in the leg and held both at gunpoint for police. (San Antonio Express; San Antonio, Texas)

Latest

Kimber 1911 Ds Warrior Gotw 1
Kimber 1911 Ds Warrior Gotw 1

Gun of the Week: Kimber 1911 DS Warrior LW

In 2026, Kimber developed its 1911 DS Warrior, an American-made, double-stack design that is intended to be an affordable entry point into Kimber's double-stack handgun line.

The Armed Citizen® April 24, 2026

Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.

Spin Difference: The Impact of Barrel Twist Rates on Terminal Performance

When most shooters think of rifling-twist rates, they mostly think of rifles with their high BC projectiles, but the rpm of a bullet also plays a part in terminal performance.

Beretta's 1301 Tactical vs. A300 Ultima Patrol Shotguns: Which Should You Choose?

Ever since Beretta launched the A300 Ultima Patrol shotgun in 2024 as a less-pricey alternative to the 1301 Tactical, shotgunners have debated whether the 1301 is worth the extra cost. Let's examine them both.

ZEV Technologies Escaping Washington State’s Hostile Political Climate

ZEV Technologies announced it is moving its headquarters and manufacturing operations out of Washington state to Utah’s Second Amendment-friendly business climate.

U.S. v. Hemani Arguments

On March 2, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in U.S. v. Hemani. The case involves a defendant who is fighting a federal indictment for possessing a firearm while being a marijuana user.

Interests



Get the best of American Rifleman delivered to your inbox.