The Armed Citizen® January 7, 2022

A man smashed a sliding glass door at the back of a house, awakening the homeowner and prompting her to grab her handgun.

by posted on January 7, 2022
** 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. **
NRA Women The Armed Citizen Shooting A Pistol

A man went to his ex-girlfriend’s house to pick up some of his things when the pair started arguing. The man drew a handgun and chased the woman around her house saying, “I’m about to mess things up.” He cornered her in the bedroom, but the woman was able to access her AR-15. The man fired at her and she shot back. A bullet grazed his head and he fled the scene. Police located the perpetrator and sent him to jail after being treated at the hospital for the head wound. There were children in the house at the time, but none were hurt. (wkbn.com, Youngstown, Ohio, 08/10/20)

A man smashed a sliding glass door at the back of a house, awakening the homeowner and prompting her to grab her handgun. The woman confronted the intruder and he lunged toward her. The woman shot the assailant once, causing him to flee. The suspect crashed his car two blocks from the scene and later died at the hospital. Police classified the incident as self-defense. (8newsnow.com, Las Vegas, Nev., 12/30/19)

 

Latest

Desi Edmunds Gator Cup 2026 2
Desi Edmunds Gator Cup 2026 2

Team Beretta's Desirae Edmunds Claims Double Titles at 2026 Gator Cup

Desi secured Lady High Overall honors in the Main Event and added a second victory in Super Sporting.

4 Mistakes New Gun Owners Make

A new gun owner who is directed to the proper first gun has a better chance of enjoying the experience and furthering his or her skills for years to come.

Not Your Daddy’s Trail Cameras

A look at cellular trail cam technology and what trail cams today can do that they didn’t do just a few years ago.

Barrel Break-In and Wear-Out

Is breaking in your new rifle’s barrel really important, and should you worry about wearing one out eventually?

 

The Armed Citizen® April 3, 2026

One brazen home invader decided on his own to come clean ...

Shooting From Retention

Should you be practicing shooting from a retention position? Probably.

 

Women's Interests



Get the best of NRA Women delivered to your inbox.