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,…
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…
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…
SAN ANTONIO, TX – A late-night home invasion on the east side of San Antonio ended in a fatal shooting, with police deeming the incident an act of self-defense. The confrontation took place in a residence on the 3300 block of Martin Luther King Drive, near I-10, around 9 p.m. on Saturday. Upon arrival, San Antonio Police discovered a 59-year-old…
OAKLAND, CA – A homeowner’s defense against a home invasion on March 15 in East Oakland resulted in the death of one burglar and a justifiable homicide ruling by police and prosecutors. The incident, which occurred in the 1300 block of 102nd Avenue around 10:30 p.m., also led to the homeowner sustaining a gunshot wound to the foot. According to…
MELROSE, FL — In a harrowing incident in Melrose, Florida, a man was shot multiple times in a justified Stand Your Ground shooting after he assaulted his baby and attacked bystanders, including a man who defended himself with a firearm despite suffering a broken arm. The assailant, identified as 26-year-old Jason Kaercher from Gainesville, exhibited erratic behavior leading up to…
HARRISON, TN — In a chilling sequence of events, a Harrison homeowner was forced to defend his home against armed intruders for the second consecutive night, resulting in a deadly confrontation. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is currently searching for two suspects who remain at large following a home invasion that led to gunfire and one suspect’s death. pic.twitter.com/KHQPefj0kL…
PHILADELPHIA, PA — In a tense encounter that unfolded in the early hours of Friday morning, a West Philadelphia woman defended herself against two alleged intruders, resulting in one dead and another injured. The incident occurred on the 6200 block of Chestnut Street around 2 a.m., when the apartment resident arrived home and confronted the unexpected visitors. According to police…