CN Staff
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It’s been a difficult year-plus for the meeting and convention business, to say the least. The NRA recently cancelled its second consecutive annual meeting and exhibits and the 2021 SHOT Show was a Covid casualty as well. That said, the recent USCCA Expo in Fort Worth was well relatively attended. However, in a move that…
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Man Shot By Police After Doing Everything Wrong When He Called About Trespassers On His Property [VIDEO]
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Charles Sharp, 49, called 911 to report “intruders” on his property in Mantua Township, New Jersey back on September 14th. Despite his last name, he did just about everything wrong before and during his 911 call. His life ended as he traipsed towards police, in the dark, carrying a replica .45 pistol in his hand.…
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Not even two days after reportedly pulling a gun and shooting three people at an Arlington, Texas high school, Timothy Simpkins posted bond Thursday. He then partied it up at his home. As for his victims? Two remained in the hospital, one in critical condition. How is it that in Texas, of all places, an accused would-be…
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Americans who look only at the daily headlines would be surprised to learn that, according to academic estimates, defensive gun uses — including instances when guns are simply shown to deter a crime — are four to five times more common than gun crimes, and far more frequent than the roughly 20,000 murders or fewer each year,…
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The United States in 2020 experienced the biggest rise in murder since the start of national record-keeping in 1960, according to data gathered by the FBI for its annual report on crime. The Uniform Crime Report will stand as the official word on an unusually grim year, detailing a rise in murder of around 29%.…
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4x Felon, Working As Security Guard, Executes Customer For Not Wearing Mask, Claims Self-Defense
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We would need a bigger blog, a faster server, and a lot more staff if TTAG detailed everything wrong with Murder City, USA. However, the story of a liquor store that hired a four-time convicted felon (and registered sex offender) to provide armed security surely is exceptional in more ways than one. Chester Holmes, 42,…
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Shooting Suspect Ends Up Crying When He Runs Into Restaurant Filled With Police While Trying To Flee
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The incident happened on August 24th in Chicago’s Northside and was a case of road rage gone bad. Alexandru Mihai, 19, and his passenger allegedly drove a stolen Porsche and slowed down in front of a 24-year-old Acura driver. The driver of the Acura then went around the Porsche to turn left onto North Western…
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Constitutional Carry Takes Effect In Texas, Becoming The 21st State To Adopt Such A Bill
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Today, Texas takes a giant step forward to legalize the carry of handguns by honest citizens and to repeal remnants of racism. Today, HB 1927 goes into effect. This bill is commonly known as Constitutional Carry. Beginning today, most legal gun owners aged 21+ will be able to carry a handgun, openly in a holster or concealed, in most…
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Called it. Important Announcement: NRA Annual Meeting Cancellation Due to concern over the safety of our NRA family and community, we regret to inform you that we have decided to cancel the 2021 Annual Meeting & Exhibits. This cancellation applies to all events and meetings that were scheduled in Houston. We will provide future notification…