The Armed Citizen® June 15, 2015

by
posted on June 15, 2015
ac2009_fs.jpg (4)
Two Palmer, Alaska, burglary suspects who shot one resident of the home they were invading got what was coming to them when the apartment dweller, despite suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, fired back and injured both of the trespassers. Medics treated the 26-year-old resident and he was initially listed in serious condition after being taken to a hospital. Meanwhile, two men suffering from gunshot wounds sought medical help at a regional emergency room. They were admitted and listed in critical condition, and police are investigating whether they are linked to the burglary. (Alaska Dispatch News, Anchorage, AK, 12/3/14)

The Armed Citizen® Extra
6/15/15
A North Lauderdale, Fla., man, living in a neighborhood that had been hit hard by crime in recent weeks, shot and killed an intruder on his property, early Friday morning. The homeowner heard a noise in the middle of the night, armed himself and went to investigate. He encountered a stranger in his backyard attempting to break into his home, and the resident shot him. The attempted burglar was transported to an area hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. (wsvn.com, Miami, FL, 2/27/15)

From the Armed Citizen® Archives
September 1970
Returning to her apartment from shopping, Ann Pinkerton of Trenton, N.J., found a man in her home helping himself to her food. Her screams were heard by Mario D’Antonio and his son John, who rushed to her rescue and cornered the intruder with shotguns. The man was also accused of breaking into two other residences in the neighborhood. (Trenton N.J., Times, Trenton, NJ)

Latest

Kel Tec Pr57 Pistol
Kel Tec Pr57 Pistol

The PR57: KelTec's Stripper-Clip-Fed CCW Pistol

KelTec has an entirely new take on the compact handgun concept in 2025 with the launch of its PR57.

New For 2025: Springfield Armory 1911 DS Prodigy 3.5" Compact

Springfield Armory's 1911 DS Prodigy design is now in a lightweight, carry-ready format with the launch of the Prodigy 3.5" Compact.

Gun Of The Week: Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0 Metal Carry Comp

Welcome to another American Rifleman Gun Of The Week video, and this time, we’re on the range with a special Smith & Wesson M&P handgun from the company’s Performance Center.

The Armed Citizen® Jan. 17, 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.

I Have This Old Gun: Rodger’s “Self Protector” Knife Pistol

The old saw “never bring a knife to a gun fight” is somewhat moot when one is armed with a Rodgers knife pistol—a clever percussion-fired defensive arm composed of both blades and barrel. To be sure, by the mid-19th century when this particular piece made its appearance, combination arms were nothing new.

Otis Technology Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary

Otis Technology, started in 1985 after founder Doreen Williams tripped and fell in the mud with her grandfather's Model 1894 Winchester while whitetail deer hunting, is celebrating 40 years in business in 2025.

Interests



Get the best of American Rifleman delivered to your inbox.