The Armed Citizen® Nov. 29, 2024

by
posted on November 29, 2024
** 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

Two men have died and one woman was injured after confronting an armed biker outside of a Sioux Falls, S.D., gas station in what police are calling a "case of mistaken identity."

One of the deceased suspects, a 23-year-old man, claimed to have been "jumped" by a group of people in the early evening of Thursday, October 10. The man was convinced that a group of motorcyclists at a local gas station had committed the assault and set out to confront the group with two other individuals, a 44-year-old man and a teenager, all of whom were followed to the station by a 42-year-old woman.

Just before meeting the motorcyclists, the trio armed themselves with baseball bats. After approaching the group, the 23-year-old assailant swung his bat at a 26-year-old motorcyclist, who ducked, drew his handgun and fired to defend himself. Rounds struck the 23-year-old assailant and the 44-year-old assailant, both of whom succumbed to their wounds. The 42-year-old woman who followed the trio to the station was armed with a handgun and pointed it at the 26-year-old biker, who fired at her and injured her.

The victim then called 911, placed his firearm on the sidewalk and put his hands on his head until police arrived. He was not arrested, and officers say he was cooperative at the scene. Police are still seeking information about the early evening assault on the 23-year-old decedent that sparked the incident. (Keloland Media Group; Sioux Falls, S.D.; 10/11/24)

From the Armed Citizen® Archives – January 1986

Hearing a commotion, Mike Kopp ran from the shower, grabbed his handgun and caught a burglar breaking into his Redding, Calif., motel. Kopp told the man to sit down while he called police; the intruder took a seat. (The Record-Searchlight; Redding, Calif.)

Latest

Smith Wesson 940 01
Smith Wesson 940 01

Bringing The 940 Back: Smith & Wesson & Davidson's Revive Classic Revolver

After a 27-year hiatus, the Smith & Wesson Model 940 revolver in 9 mm Luger is finally back, thanks to S&W's partnership with distributor Davidson's, Inc.

Preview: The Life Of Samuel H. Walker

Firearm enthusiasts will recognize the name of Samuel Walker due to his association with Sam Colt.

Gun Of The Week: Bergara BMR-X Steel

In this episode, the American Rifleman staff is on the range with a rimfire rifle that’s designed to excel in competition. This is the Bergara BMR-X Steel, a bolt-action that offers some match-grade features at a price that won’t break the bank.

Robert "Bob" Nosler Passes Away

Robert "Bob" Nosler, chairman of Nosler, Inc., passed away on Sept. 2, 2025, at the age of 79.

The Armed Citizen® Sept. 5, 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.

MRDS: Zenith’s American-Made Roller-Delayed Rifle For The 21st Century

While the roller-delayed blowback mechanism has proven reliable in platforms like the Heckler & Koch G3, Zenith Firearms has taken this innovative operating system and paired it with a modern, AR-style feature set in its MRDS.

Interests



Get the best of American Rifleman delivered to your inbox.