The Armed Citizen® May 1, 2020

by
posted on May 1, 2020
** 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
Armed Citizen® Today

In the early hours of the morning, a 21-year-old man attempted to break into a business in Mather, Wis. When he couldn't gain entry into the locked business, he turned his attention to a residential area, where he broke into an occupied home.

The homeowner confronted the 21-year-old burglar, who then left the house. As the homeowner called the police to report the invasion, the burglar returned to the home, forcing his way through the window of the house while yelling threats at the occupants.

When the 21-year-old entered the house a second time, the armed homeowner fired several shots at the burglar with a handgun, striking him several times. The criminal was flown to an area hospital, where he was expected to survive.

At the time of reporting, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office planned to detain the man after his release from the hospital and explained that he would face charges. (WSAW-TV, Wasau, Wis. (03/05/2020)
  
   
From the Armed Citizen® Archives April 1959

A robber, simulating a gun in his pocket, entered a Menlo Park, Calif., market and demanded "all the money in the till." When the clerk had cleaned $190 from one register, the bandit moved him over to a second machine and demanded its contents.

At this point, another grocery employee, Albert Franklin Jr., who had armed himself with the company's .38-cal. revolver, attacked from the rear. Jerking the robber's hand from the gun pocket, Franklin trained his gun on the man until police arrived.

It was later discovered that the hoodlum had a long record of arrests. (Palo Alto, Calif., Times)

Latest

AK In The USA
AK In The USA

AKs In The USA: The Current State of the American AK Platform

Despite it being the primary rifle of the enemy for most of its existence, American shooters have nonetheless warmed to the AK platform, creating an unlikely love story.

Demand for Guns, Ammo & Firearm Accessories Accelerates

October gun sales increased according to the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) estimate, but the quarterly reports from major manufacturers reflect purchases significantly higher.

The Armed Citizen® Nov. 9, 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.

Review: Canik MC9 Prime Radian

This Canik MC9 Prime uses Radian Weapons technology.

Beretta's Behemoth: An Overview of Beretta Holdings

Beretta Holding’s portfolio is so great, both in numbers and marquee value, the list speaks for itself.

What Should Ruger’s Future Revolvers Look Like?

Ruger’s revolvers would benefit from a few updates if the company ever decides to bring them back into production.

Interests



Get the best of American Rifleman delivered to your inbox.