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A Broward County judge has dismissed manslaughter charges against 29-year-old Brittany Brothers, ruling she is immune from prosecution under Florida’s Stand Your Ground law. The case, which stemmed from a fatal shooting during a “gun game” in Hollywood, fell apart after the judge determined the State failed to disprove Brothers’ claim that she fired in fear for her life. HOLLYWOOD, FL (3-minute read) — The legal battle surrounding the 2022 death of a Hollywood man has come to a sudden halt following a significant ruling in Broward Circuit Court. Judge Tim Bailey dismissed a manslaughter charge against Brittany Brothers, citing…
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Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper has ruled a Wednesday night shooting as an act of self-defense after a homeowner opened fire on two intruders. 18-year-old Anson Shawn Drew and a juvenile accomplice allegedly broke into a home on Clearwater Road, resulting in the juvenile being wounded and Drew being arrested after fleeing the scene. NASSAUVILLE, FL (3-minute read) — A Nassau County homeowner who was previously targeted by thieves was ready when intruders returned to his Clearwater Road property Wednesday night. Around 2:40 a.m., 18-year-old Anson Shawn Drew and a juvenile accomplice allegedly broke into the home, reportedly under the…
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Every once in a while, a brand name replaces the name of the tool. Think Coke, Kleenex, Band-Aid, etc. Kestrel, while more niche, is one such name. No one says weather meter with ballistic solver, it’s just a Kestrel. That might not be true anymore. The community is going to need to find a new name for it because Vortex ACE just became Player 2 and challenged the status quo in a big way. In the simplest terms, the Vortex ACE is a weather meter and ballistic calculator powered by the Vortex-owned Geo Ballistics. A hand-held tool, this little guy…
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If you like snubbies, you’ll want to check out the new Lipsey’s Exclusive Smith & Wesson Field Ethos Model 36.Smith & Wesson has been releasing a lot of really cool distributor-exclusive revolver models lately, and the latest is this Field Ethos Model 36 from Lipsey’s. While Smith clearly didn’t cut any corners when it comes to this J-Frame’s form, it looks like it has plenty of function, too.Chambered for .38 Special +P, the Field Ethos Model 36 has a 5-shot capacity, a 1.88-inch barrel and, thankfully, no lock on its side. It has a bobbed hammer, but its double-action only…
We address some of the downsides, and upsides, of carrying a revolver for self-defense.The Western lawman. Cop movies set in the 1970s and ’80s. Detective pulp novels with dames and private investigators. Wyatt Earp. Roger Murtaugh getting too old for this sh*t. All these share two common traits: unironic mustaches and deadly wheel guns. But there’s more to the revolver than history, pop culture, and a throwback to ancient days.Wyatt Earp.There are people in the gun world who wonder why this far into the 21st century anyone would choose a revolver over a modern semi-auto pistol. Well, we’re glad you…
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DPP, RMSc, RMR, ACRO, and Doctor Optics: all similar but different red dot footprints. Are you confused yet? The world of optics footprints is messy and confusing. The naming conventions sometimes overlap, also adding to the quagmire. In this article, we’ll sort through it all to provide a clear answer as to why each exists. Hopefully, you’ll be less confused by the end. There are a variety of red dot optics on the market. Not all of them share the same mounting footprint. Shown here is a close-up of the Steiner MPS Bottom and plate for Springfield Echelon 4.0C. While…
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A PLETHORA OF OPTIONS, FROM SHOTGUNS TO HANDGUNS. Narrowing down the best gun for home defense can feel overwhelming. Between the advice at the gun store, the people online, and your friend’s brother’s buddy who used to be a cop, it can feel like too much information. To avoid adding to that noise, we’ll keep this short and simple. Covering the pros and cons of the major platforms while giving some recommendations for specific models to take a look at. EVERYTHING DEPENDS ON YOUR SITUATION There is no one-size-fits-all answer to defending your home. Differences in budget, local laws, personal…
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