The Armed Citizen® December, 14 2018

by
posted on December 14, 2018
** 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. **
armed-citizen-main-image.jpg (3)

Home security systems do a good job of alerting you to intruders, but they do little to protect you. So an Albuquerque, N.M., homeowner protected himself and his girlfriend, using a gun to stop a man who broke into the home through the garage. (Albuquerque Journal, Albuquerque, N.M., 10/5/18)

The Armed Citizen Extra
A Sacramento business owner fatally shot an armed and masked intruder when he attempted to burglarize the man's office, according to the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office. Paramedics pronounced the would-be thief dead at the scene, with several gunshot wounds to his torso. (KCRA, Sacramento, Calif., 11/08/2018) 

From the Armed Citizen® Archives
December 1988
A 19-year-old Los Osos, Calif. woman allowed a man in her hoe after he asked to use the phone. Once inside, however, he attempted to rape her. Breaking free from her assailant, she ran to her bedroom and picked up a shotgun. The would-be-rapist fled the house. (The Telegram-Tribune, San Luis Obispo County, Calif.)

Latest

Mossberg Maverick Sa F
Mossberg Maverick Sa F

Mossberg Expands Budget-Priced Maverick Line With Semi-Auto Model

As part of its International family of shotguns, Mossberg announced the introduction of the Maverick SA Semi-Auto, a versatile, value-focused semi-automatic platform built to deliver reliable performance.

New For 2026: Springfield Armory Echelon 4.0FC

Springfield Armory's new Echelon 4.0FC combines the full-size capacity of the full-size Echelon with the compact slide of the company's 4.0C model.

Beretta Celebrates 500 Years In 2026

In 1526, Bartolomeo Beretta received his first order of arquebus barrels. Now the company is celebrating 500 years in business, and the Beretta family is still at the helm.

The PR-3AT: KelTec's Magazine-Free .380

At its heart, the KelTec PR-3AT is a compact concealed-carry pistol chambered in .380 ACP that uses the same rotary-barrel and top-loading, magazine-free design as the PR57.

The 1911 DS Warrior: Kimber's Budget-Priced Double-Stack

With its new 1911 DS Warrior, Kimber is offering a more affordably priced option to handgun enthusiasts looking for a do-it-all double-stack that still retains key 1911 features.

Staccato Expands HD Lineup With C4X Carry Models

Staccato announced a new flagship model in its HD line of guns at SHOT Show 2026: the HD C4X.

Interests



Get the best of American Rifleman delivered to your inbox.