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Security Guard’s Defensive Shooting Leads to Grand Jury Review in Houston Incident

HOUSTON, TX – A late-night disturbance at an apartment complex on Faulkner Street resulted in a fatal shooting, now under grand jury review. The incident, which occurred at approximately 11 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3, involved a male who was later pronounced dead at the scene, with his identity awaiting verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. According…

Daylight Carjacking Thwarted: Lincolnton Man Defends Against Knife-Wielding Thief

LINCOLNTON, NC – In broad daylight at a Lincolnton gas station, a customer’s quick action turned the tables on an attempted carjacking. Police reported that 39-year-old Billy Ray Galloway from Denver entered the customer’s car brandishing a knife in an attempt to steal the vehicle. The would-be victim, defending his property, drew a firearm and shot Galloway in the leg,…

Smith & Wesson Debuts Tennessee Flag Series M&P Pistols to Mark New Chapter

Smith & Wesson, the storied firearms manufacturer, has unveiled a new limited-edition series of M&P® pistols to celebrate their relocation to Tennessee. This special collection honors the state that has warmly welcomed the company’s new headquarters after a significant move from Massachusetts, where it was originally established in 1852. The transition to Tennessee reflects both a shift in Smith &…

CA Homeowner with CCW Holds Two Burglary Suspects at Gunpoint Until Cops Arrive

MERCED, CA – A resident’s quick thinking and lawful use of a firearm led to the apprehension of two burglary suspects in Merced, CA this past Saturday. Deputies, responding to a call about a burglary in progress, found the alleged intruders being held at gunpoint by the homeowner. The suspects’ vehicle had become stuck in a ditch, containing items belonging…

California DOJ Updates CCW Instructor Qualifications, Expands Training Options

The California Department of Justice has introduced an emergency regulation package that significantly impacts Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW) license regulations and the qualifications for becoming a DOJ Certified Instructor. Initially filed with the Secretary of State on January 2, 2024, the regulation mandates applicants to present a training certificate from designated programs, including the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services,…

Easter Morning Defense: McPherson Resident Shoots Intruder in Abdomen During Home Invasion

MCPHERSON, KS – A residential neighborhood experienced a tense moment in the early hours of Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024, when a homeowner was forced to defend his home from an intruder. The McPherson Police Department reported that at approximately 3:29 am, they responded to a shooting in the 400 Block of East Avenue A, where a 41-year-old homeowner encountered…

86-Year-Old Man Shoots Alleged Scammer in Self-Defense Incident

CLARK COUNTY, OH – A tragic outcome unfolded in Clark County when 61-year-old Loletha Hall was fatally shot outside a Madison Twp. home on Monday, March 25th, at approximately 11:18 a.m. Montgomery County Coroner Dr. Kent E. Harshbarger identified the Franklin County woman, marking a somber conclusion to what authorities describe as a targeted scam against an 86-year-old resident. According…