ST. LOUIS, MO – A St. Louis woman is safe after being forced to defend herself against her ex-boyfriend in a terrifying incident on Saturday morning. Martez Hopgood (21) has been charged with first-degree harassment and non-consensual dissemination of private sexual images after allegedly threatening and stalking the woman. According to local news, the incident began around 8:30 am when…
GURNEE, IL – A concealed carry holder dining in a local restaurant faced a moment of grave misunderstanding when high school students, involved in a game known as “Senior Assassins,” entered the establishment wearing ski masks and wielding water guns closely resembling real firearms. The students, hailing from a neighboring community, aimed to douse their peers with water as part…
MURRAY, UT – A woman’s trip to a Murray fitness center parking lot took a dangerous turn when an attempted carjacking led to shots being fired. According to KSL News, at approximately 10:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Murray police arrived at the scene after reports of gunfire at the EOS Fitness center, where they found a woman and a man with…
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…
UPDATE 3:02 PM – Reports are in that this was an isolated incident. It appears to have been an attorney that was representing his son in a custody case. The attorney shot his son’s ex-wife and husband who was also an attorney and then turn the gun on himself. UPDATE 11:56 PM – I received a report and video from…
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,…
BAY CITY, MI – A Bay City resident shot an alleged home invasion suspect who was reportedly armed with a pipe. The incident occurred in the 200 block of N. Jefferson Street just before 5 p.m. on Monday. Police responded to the scene and found a 33-year-old Bay City man suffering from two gunshot wounds to the torso outside the…
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 &…
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…
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,…