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Springfield Armory Announces Six New Models Of The Respected TRP 1911

GENESEO, ILL. (01/18/24) – Based on the Springfield Armory® Professional 1911 chosen by the FBI’s Hostage Rescue Team, the TRP™ family of pistols was created to deliver a premium, hard-use 1911 platform. And now, the line has been refreshed to offer six new .45 ACP models with a wide range of impressive new features. The TRP offers fully featured platforms…

Federal Judge Rules Post Office Gun Ban Unconstitutional

In the case of United States v. Ayala, a federal judge in the Middle District of Florida made a significant ruling regarding the constitutionality of the ban on carrying firearms in post offices. The decision, delivered by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle, declared the federal prohibition unconstitutional as applied to the defendant, Emmanuel Ayala, a postal worker who was charged under…

Woman Fatally Shoots Estranged Husband After He Broke In Through the Backdoor

HARRIS COUNTY, TX. – A home invasion led to the fatal shooting of an estranged husband in the Woodlace neighborhood of Harris County, TX. Harris County deputies responded to the incident early Tuesday morning. The shooting occurred amid an escalating domestic dispute. According to the investigation, the estranged husband forcefully entered the home through the back door while armed. Reports…

Concealed Carrier Shoots Robber in Botched Facebook Marketplace Robbery

PEORIA, IL – A fatal shooting occurred in South Peoria on Monday, January 15, 2024, following what police believe was a robbery setup disguised as a Facebook Marketplace vehicle transaction. The incident took place around 5:04 pm in the 2100 block of West Lincoln Avenue, where Peoria Police responded to a Shot Spotter alert of five rounds fired. Upon their…

Philadelphia Concealed Carrier Engages in Gunfight with Robbers, Surveillance Video Captures Sounds of the Encounter

PHILADELPHIA, PA – In Philadelphia’s Oxford Circle neighborhood, a 48-year-old man was shot during a gun battle with an attempted robbery suspect. The incident, which occurred around 7 p.m. last Thursday on the 6100 block of Shisler Street, was captured on surveillance video, including the sound of gunshots. The victim reported to police that he was exiting his vehicle when…

Video Captures Oakland Jewelry Clerk Firing at Armed Robbers in Daring Defense

OAKLAND, CA – An attempted robbery at the MSM Jewelry store in Oakland’s Fruitvale neighborhood turned into a shootout when a store clerk, armed with his own weapon, opened fire on the intruders. The intense exchange was captured on video. The incident occurred near 41st Avenue and International Boulevard around 10 a.m. Monday. The store clerk, who chose to remain…

Footage of Armed Security Guard and Robber Exchanging Gunfire in Cannabis Dispensary

SAN ANTONIO, TX – A late-night robbery attempt at the Purple Dragon cannabis dispensary on West Hildebrand Ave turned into a shootout, leaving both a security guard and a robber injured. The owner of the dispensary emphasized the necessity of armed security to protect his employees, a decision that proved crucial in this incident. The robbery occurred around 3 a.m.…

Father Shoots Daughter’s Attacker, Then Gets Shot as Suspect Wrestles Gun Away

WOOD RIVER, IL – Charges have been filed following a Dec. 26 shooting in Wood River, where a domestic battery incident escalated into a violent confrontation. The suspect, a 28-year-old male, faces serious charges including aggravated battery with a firearm and aggravated domestic battery. As reported by the Telegraph, the situation began early in the morning when police responded to…

Homeowner’s Self-Defense Shooting of Chainsaw-Wielding Man Deemed Justifiable

SOUTH BEND, IN – In an incident that occurred last month on Beale Street, the St. Joseph County Prosecutor’s Office has determined that no charges will be filed against a homeowner who shot a man threatening him with a chainsaw. The decision comes after a thorough investigation by the South Bend Police Department and the Violent Crimes Unit into the…

Seattle Encounter Turns Violent: Man Stabbed and Robbed, Suspect Shot and Arrested

SEATTLE, WA – Last night in Seattle, a violent encounter left a 20-year-old man seriously injured and resulted in the arrest of a 37-year-old suspect. The incident unfolded in the 700 block of 5th Avenue around 10:00 p.m., shortly after the victim exited a Metro bus near 4th Avenue and Columbia Street. According to the police report, the victim was…