The Armed Citizen® Nov. 23, 2015

by
posted on November 23, 2015
ac2009_fs.jpg (5)
In Canton, Mass., a husband shot and killed a rabid fox that had been attacking a pregnant woman and an 8-year-old child. Joanna Martin was in the backyard of her home in Canton when she saw a fox crawl under the fence. Not long after, she told a local television reporter, she heard a little boy screaming. Apparently the fox had knocked the child down and was on top of the boy. Martin approached and started kicking the fox to get it off the boy. Her husband heard the commotion and came out to help. At first, it seemed that kicking the fox has subdued the animal, but it regrouped and started charging at the people. That’s when Richard Martin shot it three times. Tests revealed that the fox was rabid. The woman, who was bitten on the ankle, and the boy, who had no visible bite marks, are undergoing rabies treatments. (Fox25, Boston, MA, 5/7/15)

The Armed Citizen® Extra
A Texas man picked the wrong house to burglarize when he tried to break into the home of a Port Arthur police officer. The cop heard glass breaking at the front of his house and went to investigate, finding a man on his front porch attempting to gain entry with a hammer. The robber then confronted the officer, who shot the intruder once in the hip. The suspect was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. The incident is under investigation. (12newsnow.com, Beaumont, TX, 9/24/15)

From the Armed Citizen® Archives
January 1989
An 89-year-old Ft. Wayne, Ind. woman was talking on the phone when the line went dead. Later, she heard noises and thought someone was trying to break in. So she headed out the door to a neighbor’s house to call the police. But, as she opened the door, a man wearing a black hood pushed her back into the house. Her 91-year-old husband heard the commotion and grabbed a shotgun. The hooded man told the husband to get back, but when the resident continued to advance, the hooded man fled. “The gun saved us,” the woman said. “Boy, did he run.” (The News Sentinel, Fort Wayne, IN)

Latest

New Guns Gear Nraam 2025 F (1)
New Guns Gear Nraam 2025 F (1)

New Guns & Gear At The 2025 NRA Show

The 154th NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits, held at the Georgia World Congress Center, April 24-27, was teeming with new guns and gear. Here's a taste of what you can see on the show floor.

Gun Of The Week: Smith & Wesson Model 1854 Stealth Hunter

Welcome to American Rifleman’s Gun Of The Week. For this episode, we have a version of Smith & Wesson’s Model 1854 lever-action that’s specifically made for field use. Meet the Model 1854 Stealth Hunter.

The Armed Citizen® April 25, 2025

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

The Great FN Gun Giveaway At NRAAM 2025

Here’s a chance to win a custom, one-of-a-kind FN 545 Tactical pistol at the 154th NRA Annual Meeting & Exhibits, April 24-27, in Atlanta, Ga. No purchase necessary.

Training With Moving Targets

Most target shooters understand static or bullseye-type stationary targets quite well, but did you know that adding motion into your training routine will improve practical marksmanship and the skills necessary to conquer defensive situations?

USA Shooting Celebrates 30th Anniversary

USA Shooting marks a historic milestone in April as it celebrates 30 years as the national governing body for international shooting sports within the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee.

Interests



Get the best of American Rifleman delivered to your inbox.