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The Armed Citizen® February 20, 2026

Before an armed thug decides to threaten a potential victim, he should learn whether she, too, is armed.

The Armed Citizen® February 13, 2026

Teach your children well—and that means never to commit crimes, especially ones that can end their life.

The Armed Citizen® February 6, 2026

In the case of machete versus handgun, the outcome is probably a foregone conclusion..

The Armed Citizen® January 30, 2026

There is only one way to respond if a mother is home alone at night with her baby—and an intruder breaks in.

The Armed Citizen® January 23, 2026

You can't go home again—especially if your intentions are to assault to assault your ex-girlfriend.

The Armed Citizen® January 16, 2026

Smile, Mr. Robber! You're on camera—and you're about to be confronted by an armed woman.

The Armed Citizen® January 9, 2026

A woman's abusive ex-boyfriend learned a final lesson when he showed up to her apartment uninvited.

The Armed Citizen® January 2, 2026

Brotherly Love, Sisterly Affection—not so much for one Philadelphia woman in her car late at night. Fortunately she was a CCW holder.

The Armed Citizen® Reload December 12, 2025

Nothing raises the hair on the back of your neck like your security system picking up movement in your home.

The Armed Citizen® Reload December 5, 2025

It was a violent few months in the Carolinas—both North and South—as mothers successfully defended themselves and their families.

The Armed Citizen® Reload November 28, 2025

Go ahead and break and enter—but don't be surprised when your intended victim is armed and ready for you.

The Armed Citizen® Reload November 21, 2025

No matter how responsive they are, sometimes law enforcement just can't get there in time. Thankfully these women had the Second Amendment as backup.

The Armed Citizen® Reload November 14, 2025

One woman defends the life of her infant child, while another defends herself from an abusive adult daughter.

The Armed Citizen® Reload November 7, 2025

It seems the mama bear instinct kicks in long before she gives birth—at least that is what two misguided miscreants soon learned when they chose their victims.

The Armed Citizen® October 31, 2025

Mama bears came out in full force in two separate incidents where their children's lives were threatened.

The Armed Citizen® Reload October 24, 2025

In three separate incidents, women bravely exercised their right to defend themselves with a firearm.

The Armed Citizen® Reload October 17, 2025

In two separate incidents, women who feared for their lives while being attacked came out on the winning end.

The Armed Citizen® Reload October 10, 2025

As the adage goes, age and treachery will always overcome youth and vigor. Two would-be attackers of senior citizens found out just how true this is.

The Armed Citizen® Reload September 26, 2025

A man with a history of violence against a woman met his fate when he forced his way into her home and threatened two people inside. 

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