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A person of interest is in custody following the fatal shooting of two US Bank employees during a brazen robbery in Berea, Kentucky, on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Kentucky State Police confirmed the capture on Friday morning, marking the end of a high-intensity manhunt that utilized helicopters, drones, and canine units across Madison County. BEREA, KY — A community remains in shock today after a violent bank robbery claimed the lives of two dedicated employees. On Thursday afternoon, April 30, 2026, an unidentified man wearing a gray-white hoodie, a mask, and gloves entered the US Bank branch in Berea and…
New York Attorney General Letitia James is pushing to dismiss a lawsuit that challenges the state’s ban on civilian body armor purchases. This legal fight pits the state against the Firearms Policy Coalition, raising critical questions about the scope of Second Amendment rights and modern self-defense. BUFFALO, NY — A legal battle is brewing in New York over whether law-abiding citizens have the right to purchase and own body armor for personal protection. Attorney General Letitia James has formally requested a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC), which challenges the state’s ban on…
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A planned meeting between two social media content creators in northwest Harris County turned into a violent shootout late Tuesday morning, April 28, 2026. Harris County Sheriff’s Office investigators report that a driver in a Tesla shot his passenger in the chest after the passenger allegedly pulled a firearm and attempted to rob him during their discussion about filming content. HARRIS COUNTY, TX — What was intended to be a collaborative session for two digital influencers ended in an emergency room and a closed intersection. Around 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputies were…
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Versatility, dependable function, and high hit potential are among the reasons why so many of us cling to a 110-year-old pistol design. However, we have a couple of generations of gun owners who didn’t grow up with that particular pistol — the 1911 — and can benefit from the experiences with it of those who have gone before. Let’s look at a few “hacks” that make life with the 1911 a little bit easier and, even, safer. Safest grasp for holstering: thumb safety engaged, shooters thumb holding the hammer, no pressure on grip safety and the finger off of the trigger.…
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The Wilson Combat Lo-Profile base pads simply replace the existing plastics ones on your Wilson or McCormick magazines.Make your compact 1911 reloads a breeze with Wilson Combat’s Lo-Profile basepads.OK, I’ll admit this is a bit niche, but man … it’s cool.So, there you are carrying an Officer’s Model or other short-framed compact 1911. Using a full-sized magazine as a reload would be nice, but you can’t. If you slam that mag home with the slide locked back (and when else will you need a really fast reload?), the mag will ride up over the mag button and wedge against the…
Many worship at the altar of Stoner, exalting the AR-15 platform’s ergonomics, versatility, and modularity. From the Army M16 to the USAF GAU-5A, the AR-15 platform can do almost anything. But with a receiver extension and buttstock that can’t be folded, since the bolt carrier group reciprocates into it, compactness for transport wasn’t Eugene’s first priority. The aftermarket has come up with solutions for this — but what if you’re looking for an even smaller footprint than a folding stock will provide? If you don’t mind disassembling your weapon, Stoner’s original design gets you halfway there, as you can easily detach…
The new Springfield Armory 4″ SA-35 is here and multi-time world and national shooting champion Julie Golob delivers a full review of the gun. The compact handgun combines old-world elegance with modern amenities, all with a 15-round magazine. The company provided the gun to the author for review. There’s just something about it. The way it makes you stop and stare. Like an old 1935 Ford Model 50 pickup that pulls up next to you on the first warm day of spring, it immediately grabs your attention. Beautifully restored, paint gleaming in the sunshine in a color with a luster…
A 33-year-old South Side resident fatally shot an unidentified home invader who allegedly charged at him inside his residence early Monday morning. Chicago police found the intruder with a gunshot wound to the chest at a home in the 2200-block of East 103rd Street; he was pronounced dead at the scene. CHICAGO, IL — The early morning silence of Chicago’s East Side was shattered by gunfire on Monday when a homeowner was forced to defend his life against a violent intruder. At approximately 1:30 a.m. on April 6, 2026, Chicago Police Department (CPD) officers responded to a “person shot” call…
A Syracuse jury is currently deliberating the fate of 28-year-old Josue Pizarro, who is charged with second-degree murder for the 2024 daylight shooting of Jesus Carmona. While Pizarro claims he fired the initial shots in self-defense after being confronted by an armed Carmona, prosecutors argue the subsequent eight shots fired while the victim was on the ground constituted “overkill”. SYRACUSE, NY — The thin line between self-defense and second-degree murder is now in the hands of a Syracuse jury. On Friday, April 3, 2026, closing arguments concluded in the trial of Josue Pizarro, who stands accused of the April 13,…
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James Chaney, a licensed firearm permit holder initially charged with murder in the 2024 deaths of two Hartford high school students, has been sentenced to time served after a successful self-defense claim. Prosecutors reduced the charges from murder to a misdemeanor count of second-degree breach of peace, concluding that the fatal stairwell shooting was a justified act of self-protection. HARTFORD, CT — A legal battle that began with a double homicide charge in a Hartford stairwell has ended with a misdemeanor plea and a man’s release from custody. On Thursday, April 2, 2026, James Chaney was sentenced to 155 days…
District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway has officially cleared 27-year-old Todd Stanton in the December 2025 fatal shooting of Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) Professor Ashleigh E. McKinzie. The investigation revealed that McKinzie, who was wearing a plastic skull mask and brandishing a cocked handgun, was suffering from methamphetamine-induced paranoia when she ambushed Stanton’s vehicle on Smithville Highway. DEKALB COUNTY, TN — A four-month investigation into the death of a prominent sociology professor has concluded with a sobering look into a “double life” fueled by narcotics and extreme paranoia. On April 1, 2026, District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway released the final…
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At the National Museum of the United States Air Force, many visitors will see an unfamiliar aircraft at the entrance to the WWII gallery. The museum’s display of the gleaming silver fighter coded “86” on the fuselage, features a pilot boarding the plane in his pajamas, with an M1911 pistol belt fastened around his waist. That pilot was 2nd Lt. Philip M. Rasmussen of the 46th Pursuit Squadron, based at Wheeler Field on Oahu in the Hawaiian Islands. His aircraft was a Curtiss P-36A Hawk fighter, one of four that managed to get airborne and contest the Japanese air attacks…
