The Armed Citizen®

NRA Women The Armed Citizen Drawing A Pistol

Latest Stories

NRA Women The Armed Citizen Drawing A Pistol

The Armed Citizen® June 13, 2025

One woman answers the question of whether a .22-cal. firearm can be used effectively for self-defense.

The Armed Citizen® June 6, 2025

A woman called 9-1-1 to report that she had shot her boyfriend after he assaulted and strangled her.

The Armed Citizen® May 30, 2025

A pregnant Tennessee woman who was being assaulted in a domestic violence incident shot and killed her aggressor.

The Armed Citizen® May 23, 2025

If your ex-girlfriend has a protection order on you—and she is armed—it's probably wise not to attempt to break into her home.

The Armed Citizen® May 16, 2025

A man who was shot by his female victim during an assault heads from hospital to holding cell.

The Armed Citizen® May 9, 2025

A recently released felon continued to make poor choices, breaking into an apartment occupied by an armed woman and her four children.

The Armed Citizen® May 2, 2025

A mother was forced to draw her pistol on her son after he threatened to burn down her house—with her inside.

The Armed Citizen® April 11, 2025

We all know what happens when you bring a knife to a gun fight. One man apparently hadn't been told.

The Armed Citizen® Reload April 4, 2025

During a fight, one woman charged at another with a large metal Pogo stick—but the intended target was armed with handgun.

The Armed Citizen® Reload March 28, 2025

A man hit a woman on the back of the head, knocking her down, then began to choke her. Thankfully she was armed.

Page 1 of 27

Women's Interests



Get the best of NRA Women delivered to your inbox.