The Armed Citizen® August 13, 2021

Law-Abiding Citizens Using Their 2nd Amendment Rights In Self-Defense

by
posted on August 13, 2021
** 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 39-year-old male was shot and killed by a 22-year-old woman as he tried to force his way into her Cleveland residence on Thursday, Aug. 5. 

In an incident that reports call "an attempted burglary," the man, who lived in the upstairs portion of the split home, attempted to force his way into the downstairs unit at 9:30 a.m. The woman armed herself with a gun and fired at the intruder, striking him once in the head and killing him.

Police announced that the 22-year-old woman has been released, pending further investigation into the shooting.

(News 5 Cleveland, Cleveland, Ohio, 08/05/2021)

From the Armed Citizen® Archives October 1968

Using a .32-cal. pistol he bought last year after being stabbed in the head by a holdup man, Leon Beach, 53, a Newark, NJ., grocer, routed 3 gunmen who tried to rob him and his partner, Joseph Opatowski.

Beach drew his holstered pistol and fired a shot which sent 2 of the gunmen running. The third, holding a pistol to Opatowski's head, stood his ground. Beach dropped him with a bullet that wounded him critically. (The New York Sunday News, New York, NY)

 

Latest

SA Prodigy 35 01
SA Prodigy 35 01

A Shorter 2011: Springfield Armory 1911 DS Prodigy 3.5" AOS

In its latest 1911 DS Prodigy 3.5" AOS model, Springfield Armory has combined features from its Standard Prodigy and its Prodigy Compact models.

Going the Distance: Winchester's New Supreme Long Range Ammunition

Winchester’s new Supreme Long Range ammunition means it’s now easier to “go long” when on the hunt for game.

36 New Rifle Suppressors for 2026

Today's suppressor makers have developed a host of new rifle suppressors that reduce weight and overall length while still offering impressive sound reduction.

Review: Springfield Armory SA-35 4"

Springfield Armory has made its SA-35 High Power clone even more appealing to those interested in a compact, concealed-carry pistol with a new 4-inch barreled version of its SA-35.

Legacy Sports International Expands Howa Bolt-Action Rifle Lineup

Japanese-made Howa M1500 rifles continue to be some of the best value-for-the-money bolt-actions on the market, and for 2026, the company is adding two new models, along with a new chambering.

The Armed Citizen® Aug. 17, 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.

Interests



Get the best of American Rifleman delivered to your inbox.