The brutal killing of 30-year-old Eliza Morales and her unborn child in Downers Grove has highlighted the extreme risks of meeting strangers for online sales at a private residence. The suspect, Nedas Revuckas, allegedly stabbed Morales 70 times and set her home on fire following a dispute over a Facebook Marketplace vehicle transaction. DOWNERS GROVE, IL (3-minute read) — A horrific act of violence has left the Downers Grove community in shock and a young family shattered. On January 26, 2026, 30-year-old Eliza Morales, who was five months pregnant with her second child, was fatally stabbed 70 times inside her…
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Would you like to make your pistol or rifle skill improvements fun? There are a multitude of drills and targets we can all use on the range for practice, but for me and many people I have instructed over the years, a little bit of fun in the training really makes the process take off. Don’t get me wrong, firearms and training are serious business. But if we can have fun while still being serious, we will retain knowledge and build positive experiences. Check out my video above, and keep reading the article below. Instead of just punching holes in paper,…
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It may be a little early to discuss holiday gifts for gun owners who seem to already have everything, but we have a good reason to jump the gun. Winchester Ammunition has introduced a limited-edition Commemorative USA 250th Anniversary Ammunition Series that celebrates this great nation’s birth in 1776. It does so in an elegant manner, one guaranteed to bring a smile to any firearm-owner’s face. “As the United States celebrates years of resilience, innovation and progress, Winchester honors the spirit of the men and women who built this nation—not just with bricks and steel, but with determination, vision, and…
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Let’s face it: Dry-fire practice can be a little dry and dull. Dry fire practice is like eating our vegetables or flossing regularly: Yes, we know we’re supposed to do it, but most of us would rather chow down on a piece of cake than a carrot stick. However, just like skipping the healthy food shows up when you step on a scale, skipping dry fire practice shows up when you go to the range. Anything that helps make dry fire practice more enjoyable will encourage you to do more of it, which in turn improves your real-world performance. This…
I have been fortunate to have the opportunity to cover the Hillsdale College Collegiate Action Pistol team grow as a competitive shooting team. More importantly, over the last two years, I have been privileged to watch the John A. Halter Shooting Center grow as a premier facility for even longer than that. The Hillsdale Chargers pistol team women shooters have helped establish the program as a driving force in collegiate USPSA competition. Image: Gabe Beck During last year’s competition, which the Hillsdale Team won for the second year in a row, the Roger Ailes Action Pistol Shooting Center — an outdoor…
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Gifts $32 to $44.99 1 | Full Forge Gear CAT-2 Double Pistol CaseHandgun aficionado on your list? The CAT-2 offers a wraparound zipper and a lay-flat design that allows for easy access to two padded pistol compartments. It also has a front pocket with MOLLE webbing for stowing your essential accessories and attachments. $37.95; fullforgegear.com 2 | Safariland Not a Petting Zoo Vintage TeeWhile the brand of your holster, hearing protection or other EDC item may suggest a fun trip to look at cute animals, those in the know understand that Safariland signals a discerning firearm owner. Help educate others…