A North Memphis woman was released without charges after firing back at her ex-boyfriend, who allegedly shot into her Westline Drive apartment while her sister and 10-year-old child were inside. The suspect, who fled to Emerson Avenue after being wounded, is currently under investigation following a violent morning that involved car vandalism and multiple exchanges of gunfire. MEMPHIS, TN — A domestic split escalated into a terrifying neighborhood shootout in North Memphis early Wednesday morning, May 6, 2026. Around 5:30 a.m., Memphis Police (MPD) responded to two simultaneous calls: one regarding shots fired at a Westline Drive apartment complex and…
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Publix Supermarkets has officially rolled back its policy allowing customers to openly carry firearms in its Florida locations, updated signage and website notices now “kindly ask” that only law enforcement officers do so. The reversal comes just months after the chain became one of the few major retailers to permit the practice following a 2025 appellate court ruling that struck down Florida’s open carry ban. LAKELAND, FL — The grocery aisles of Florida’s most prominent supermarket chain are undergoing a quiet but significant change in security posture. This week, residents at several Publix locations in Miami-Dade and Broward counties noticed…
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The Vermont Senate has moved forward with S. 329, a bill that would establish a statewide ban on firearms in bars and restaurants that serve alcohol. The legislation, which passed on preliminary approval along party lines, aims to replace a long-stalled Burlington charter change with a uniform state law—though it faces a likely veto from Governor Phil Scott, who has expressed skepticism regarding its enforceability. MONTPELIER, VT — A decade-long effort to separate firearms and alcohol in Burlington has transformed into a statewide legislative battle. On Thursday, May 7, 2026, the Vermont Senate advanced a measure that would make it…
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The HK G36 has something of a checkered past and an uncertain future. Designed in the 1990s to replace the obsolescent G3 roller-locked battle rifle, it promised to bring the wonders of modern polymer technology adopted in the Glock handgun to an issued long-gun. It achieved some initial success in Europe, with multiple countries adopting it for their troops and special police units. You could make the argument that, at the time, there really wasn’t much in the way of locally produced alternatives to product coming out of Germany, as both France and Britain’s small arms industries were dead and…
Sunrise police are investigating a fatal Wednesday night shooting at an apartment complex as an act of self-defense following a verbal argument between two men. While the investigation remains active, authorities have confirmed there is no ongoing threat to the public and no arrests have been made at this time. SUNRISE, FL (3-minute read) — A Wednesday evening at a Sunrise apartment complex turned tragic when an argument between two men escalated into a fatal shooting. Sunrise Police and Fire Rescue units were dispatched to the 7600 block of Northwest 42nd Place shortly after 8 p.m. following reports of gunfire.…
In a long-term disaster—think months or years without reliable stores, power, or normal life—liquor becomes more than just something to sip. It turns into a real asset with multiple practical uses. From trading with others who need a break from the stress, to basic medical and cleaning needs, to just helping everyone stay level-headed, alcohol is one of those smart items to include in a solid preparedness plan. It’s not about getting wasted; it’s about having something versatile that holds value and utility when everything else is scarce.People often overlook it at first because it seems like a “nice-to-have” luxury,…