FAIRFIELD, CA — Fairfield police are investigating a deadly shooting that left one person dead and six others wounded Friday night inside a Spirit Halloween store at Solano Town Center. Officers said the scene remained active late Friday as detectives worked to identify the suspect or suspects responsible. Police responded about 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 30 to the shopping mall on Travis Boulevard near Interstate 80. Officials said seven people suffered gunshot wounds, and at least three of the surviving victims were taken to local hospitals in critical condition. The victims had not been publicly identified by early Saturday, and…
Few experimental aircraft have captured the imagination quite like the Avro Canada VZ-9 Avrocar. Conceived during the Cold War, a time of intense technological competition and geopolitical tension, the Avrocar was a bold attempt to revolutionize vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft design. VZ-9 Avrocar mounted on struts being tested in a wind tunnel. Image: NASA Ames Research CenterWith its distinctive flying saucer shape and ambitious engineering goals, the Avrocar promised to be a leap forward in aerial mobility. Yet despite its futuristic appearance and the considerable resources invested in its development, the Avrocar ultimately failed to meet expectations. Its story,…
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Make simple upgrades to your AK in the time it takes to poach an egg.WarningWhen handling firearms, always observe safety rules and the precautions set forth in the firearm’s owner’s guide. Be certain that your firearm is unloaded and made safe before proceeding with this DIY.Though the AK and her variants may be the most prolifically used rifle in the world, in some (alright, many) aspects it can be a bit long in the tooth. About a decade ago, the lower prices of the AK made for a cheap and fun project gun to tinker with in the garage or…
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Editor’s note: In this article, Scott Conditt reviews the Shinenyx M1 Pro Fusion, a monocular the combines night vision and thermal technologies for advanced digital imaging in low- to no-light situations. From hunting to police work, this kind of optical technology offers incredible advantages to the user. The M1 Pro was provided to the author by Polarix Optics for this review.It is remarkable how quickly the electro-optics market has evolved. Sensor technology has improved, digital imaging has become increasingly sophisticated, and capabilities once spread across several pieces of dedicated equipment are now being combined into compact, multi-role devices. The Polarix…
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Pulsar has just released the Thermion 3 LRF, the third generation of its classic-design thermal riflescope.Technology moves fast. That’s why, 7 years after the release of the original Thermion riflescope in 2019, Pulsar is launching the refined, improved, and updated third generation of the design named the Thermion 3. Pulsar is calling this version “perfected”, and after reading its specs and getting to play around with it at the latest CANCON, it’s easy to see why.The Thermion 3 retains the classic styling, feel, and function of a traditional riflescope but combines it with advanced thermal imaging and laser rangefinding capabilities.…
