Armed Citizen, Issue no. 57

January 2017 Armed grandma stands her ground against intruder KSLA News 12 (Shreveport, LA) An ArkLaTex grandma was not about to let an armed intruder take her alive. The 74-year-old was just about to watch the KSLA News 12 newscast Sunday night when someone wearing gloves and a mask broke into her home. "And when I started to get up, he was in here on me with a gun facing me… WATCH THIS 73-year-old homeowner shoots burglars trying to steal his truck By Joe Millitzer and Roche Madden, Fox2 (St. Louis, MO) A 73-year-old man told police that he shot the suspects after they attempted to rob him. Investigators say that the man was inside of his garage when the suspects entered the door and displayed their guns. Police say that one of the suspects held a gun to the victim’s head and demanded the victim back up… WATCH THIS Business owner turns tables on robber, who now faces charges KSLA News 12 (Shreveport, LA) A 71-year-old was working inside his shop when a man entered the business and asked to use the restroom, Hines said. When the visitor exited the restroom, he drew a handgun, beat the owner and robbed him of his wallet. The owner managed to fight off his attacker, retrieved his own gun and shot at the robber, striking him 3 times… READ THIS Philly pizza driver opens fire on two suspects in set up robbery CBS Philly A pizza delivery driver, who police say was lured into a Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood, opened fire on two men who tried to rob him on Saturday night. Police say the pizza delivery driver, 52, walked up to a dark house and was grabbed by two men from behind where they stole $82… WATCH THIS Woman who shot home invader recounts ordeal By Cammie Bellamy, StarNews (Wilmington, NC) Kay Dickinson pulled into the lot at her apartment after work. As she climbed the stairs to her home she passed a man carrying a trash bag. Just as she unlocked her door to her apartment, the man spun around, grabbed her from behind and shoved her inside. She could see he had a gun… WATCH THIS Issue No. 57    JOIN NRA State Laws at a glance Find a local NRA Safety Course Learn about NRA’s Women’s Programs Read More Armed Citizen Stories The Latest NRA-ILA NEWS If you have an armed citizen story to share, tell us here:  https://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/armed-citizen/secure/submit-your-own-story.aspx