The Armed Citizen® March 4, 2024

by
posted on March 4, 2024
** 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

A suspect is in critical condition at an Arizona hospital after trespassing on a homeowner's property and ignoring commands to leave, according to police.

At 2:30 a.m. on Jan. 6, 2024, a Buckeye, Ariz., homeowner heard the doorbell ring. The homeowner grabbed a gun and went to investigate. After looking out the front window and not seeing anyone, the man went to the back door and saw an unknown trespasser. The homeowner told the suspect, described as a man in his early 20s, to leave. The trespassing suspect instead walked toward the homeowner, who fired a single shot at the potential threat, hitting him once in the chest.

Police arrived on scene and detained the homeowner while they searched the property. They discovered the wounded trespasser in the backyard and transported him to the hospital. No charges have been filed in the case. (FOX 10; Buckeye, Ariz.; 1/6/24)

From the Armed Citizen® Archives – May 1970

Returning home, George King, Jr., of Macon, Ga., heard noises upstairs. He got his pistol, went upstairs and cornered three intruders. Police charged the three, plus a fourth man, with 46 counts of burglary. After further investigation, they were also charged with the rape of a Macon housewife. (Macon, Ga., Telegraph)

Latest

1 9Th ID Urft River 2 45
1 9Th ID Urft River 2 45

U.S. Troops Using Captured Small Arms in World War II

American troops took a healthy interest in Axis small arms during World War II. Sometimes they were simply looking to collect a war trophy. On other occasions, GIs and Marines looked to use those firearms against their former owners.

Standing Guard | The Midterms and Freedom

Politics is something most of us only step into because we must. We’d rather smile in the warm autumn sun as we help a son or daughter, or grandson or granddaughter, break their first clay or plink steel with their first .22 rifle.

Why This DOJ Opinion on Handgun Ownership Matters

The DOJ Office of Legal Counsel recently released an opinion concluding that the federal ban on licensed firearms dealers selling handguns to 18-20-year-old U.S. citizens is unconstitutional.

I Have This Old Gun: Czech vz.27

Following World War I, Czechoslovakia needed to equip its new army, and one of its priorities was to select a service sidearm, which ultimately became the vz.27.

Rimfire M1 Refined: The Chiappa Bushranger

Italian manufacturer Chiappa is not afraid to take an original design and give it a modern twist. New for 2026, the company is taking its rimfire M1 carbine design one step further with the Bushranger.

TriStar Arms Celebrates 30th Anniversary

Established in 1996 by the father-and-son team of Gus and Ryan Bader, TriStar Arms has grown into one of the firearm industry’s most respected names in value-driven products.

Interests



Get the best of American Rifleman delivered to your inbox.