The Armed Citizen® Aug. 31, 2026

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posted on August 31, 2026
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The Armed Citizen®

Armed Citizen® Today

At about 7 p.m. on Aug. 12, a 32-year-old man in Parkland, Wash., demanded to be let back into a house from which he had been evicted. The property owner was inside and refused him entry. The former resident reportedly kicked in the door and attacked the owner, who shot him dead. (thenewstribune.com; Tacoma, Wash.; 8/20/26)

From the Armed Citizen® Archives – Oct. 26, 1987

A Salt Lake City, Utah, homeowner was disturbed late at night by a knocking at his door. After telephoning police, the homeowner armed himself and answered the door. An armed man standing in the door fired at the resident, who returned fire. In the ensuing struggle the homeowner fatally wounded the man. (The Tribune; Salt Lake City, Utah)

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