CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — On Thursday night, a Lincoln Park resident, licensed to carry a concealed weapon, fired at a female who was reportedly attempting to unlawfully enter his home. Police arrived at a residence on North Clybourn’s 2200 block at around 10:35 p.m. The female, suffering from bullet wounds to her chest and right wrist, […]
1 Dead, 1 Injured In Shooting Outside Chicago Walgreens
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — A fatal shooting occurred on Chicago’s Southwest Side, near West 47th Street and South Western Avenue, on Monday afternoon, resulting in one death and another person injured. The incident happened when an unidentified male, standing on the sidewalk, was shot from a car that pulled up next to him. The victim suffered […]
Guess How Many Guns Were Found At TSA Checkpoints Last Year
A resident of Putnam County, W.Va., was stopped by police following a discovery by Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents at West Virginia’s Yeager Airport. On July 5, the man attempted to pass the airport’s security checkpoint with a 9mm handgun and two magazines loaded with 11 bullets, despite the firearm being prohibited in carry-on luggage. […]
Chicago Concealed Carrier Stops Armed Robbery Suspect In His Tracks
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — A concealed carry permit holder in Chicago defended against an armed robber this week, marking yet another incident of lawfully armed citizens preventing crimes in the city. The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday when three men were confronted by an armed assailant demanding their belongings. In response, one of […]
1 Dead, 2 Injured In Las Vegas Convenience Store Shooting
LAS A fatal shooting occurred Saturday night in east Las Vegas, leading to one death and leaving two injured, according to local police. The deceased, Phillip Lewis, 44, was shot outside a 7-Eleven convenience store on Boulder Highway near South Lamb Boulevard. Police arrived on scene shortly before midnight in response to reported gunshots and […]
Dispute Over Jet-Skis Ends With 7-Year-Old Shot And Killed On 4th Of July
TAMPA, FLORIDA — On July 4th, a dispute over jet-ski proximity to the shore tragically ended in a shooting, resulting in the death of a 7-year-old boy, Yitzian Torres Garcia, near the Courtney Campbell Causeway, Tampa. The argument occurred between two groups around 8:30 p.m., with one upset about the other riding jet skis too […]
Do You Carry On Vacation? Intruder At Rental Home Shot By Vacationer Inside
SARASOTA, FLORIDA — An apparent self-defense shooting happened in the early hours of Sunday in Sarasota’s Gulf Gate community, seemingly during a home invasion at a rental property. The incident occurred at roughly 2:15 a.m. on Sunday when a vacationing family was roused from their sleep in their rental property due to suspected break-in activity […]
New Arkansas Law Allows Concealed Carry With Medical Marijuana License, But Don’t Forget Federal Law
A new law in Arkansas, Act 757, set to begin on August 1, 2023, permits medical marijuana users and their caregivers to legally obtain concealed carry handgun licenses, causing a significant clash with federal law. This state law, initially presented as House Bill 1784, disregards an individual’s role as a qualified patient or caregiver under […]
Gunman Opens Fire On Streets Of Philadelphia, Killing 5 And Injuring 2
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA — A mass shooting in Philadelphia’s Kingsessing neighborhood resulted in five fatalities and left two children injured on Monday evening. Authorities quickly apprehended a male suspect, equipped with a bulletproof vest, ammunition magazines, an AR-style rifle, a handgun, and a police scanner. The incident happened near 56th Street and Chester Avenue around 8:30 […]