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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. 

The Armed Citizen® Reload September 19, 2025

Three male robbers thought they could complete their deed in the early morning hours. Not on this armed woman's watch.

The Armed Citizen® Reload September 12, 2025

Shots to the legs were enough to stop two separate violent attacks against women.

The Armed Citizen® Reload September 5, 2025

In two separate break-in attempts, brave armed women defended their families.

The Armed Citizen® August 29, 2025

A woman staved off a violent attacker with her legally licensed firearm.

The Armed Citizen® August 22, 2025

A would-be burglar's life of crime came to an abrupt end when he broke into the home of an armed woman protecting her baby.

The Armed Citizen® Reload August 15, 2025

These women had the law on their side when they defended their families with a firearm.

The Armed Citizen® August 8, 2025

Even in the middle of the night, sometimes criminals choose the wrong would-be victim. 

The Armed Citizen® August 1, 2025

A Texas woman being assaulted by an ex-boyfriend literally took matters into her own hands.

The Armed Citizen® Reload July 25, 2025

A crowbar-wielding thug smashing in your passenger-side car window? Oh, no you don't!

The Armed Citizen® Reload July 18, 2025

A spousal abuser and a registered sex offender met their fate while attempting to carry out their crimes. 

The Armed Citizen® Reload July 11, 2025

A naked prowler, a carjacking in broad daylight, and an attack in the middle of the night are recalled in these Armed Citizen archives.

The Armed Citizen® July 3, 2025

A domestic violence victim is safe, while her abuser is charged with battery, strangulation and criminal confinement. 

The Armed Citizen® June 27, 2025

A woman was injured but is alive after she exchanged gunfire with a home intruder.

The Armed Citizen® June 20, 2025

An attempted domestic assault ended with the aggressor being dropped off at a hospital—with multiple gunshot wounds. 

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.

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