The family of an autistic student, who experienced a traumatic encounter with a school resource officer at Fort Dorchester High School, is advocating for enhanced autism sensitivity training. This plea comes in response to a November incident where the officer drew a firearm after misinterpreting the student’s words during an inquiry about a potential weapon, resulting in the student being detained and the family subsequently pulling him out of the school. The student’s grandmother recalled her anxiety and disbelief upon hearing that an officer had pointed a gun at her grandson’s face. This incident underscores the challenges faced by individuals…

The Supreme Court recently affirmed that the Second Amendment fully applies to the states, a ruling that essentially nullifies longstanding handgun bans, including those in Chicago. This decision is seen as a crucial victory for gun rights advocates while prompting a heated response from gun control supporters who fear it could lead to increased violence. The immediate fallout highlights a divided reaction; some fear that the ruling may spur further violent crime, while others argue it could inadvertently strengthen gun regulations. Amid these contrasting views, legal experts suggest that while outright bans may no longer stand, restrictions on assault weapons…

The Fall River Police Department apprehends 34-year-old Robert Langlais following a foot chase in a Brayton Avenue homeless encampment, where officers execute a search warrant in connection with drug sales. During the operation, police seize over 7 grams of powder cocaine, 4 grams of crack cocaine, 1.5 grams of fentanyl, and a stolen Sig Sauer P365 firearm loaded with nine rounds, alongside more than $300 in cash. Langlais faces multiple charges, including illegal possession of a firearm and intent to distribute narcotics, marking a significant breakthrough for local law enforcement amid ongoing drug-related concerns. Notably, this arrest follows a bizarre…

During the holiday season, the risk of unintentional shootings dramatically increases, according to Brady, the nation’s oldest gun violence prevention organization. Reports indicate that the weeks surrounding Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s see some of the highest rates of these tragic incidents, often referred to as “family fire.” With approximately 4.6 million children living in homes with unlocked and loaded firearms, the holiday gatherings pose heightened dangers as families and friends gather in closer proximity to unsecured weapons. Understanding the importance of firearm safety during this time is crucial for preventing avoidable tragedies. Increased social interactions mean more opportunities for…

Gun violence in U.S. schools has reached alarming levels, becoming the leading cause of death for children and adolescents. Recent statistics reveal that nearly one in five public schools reported violent incidents involving firearms in the last year, marking a 30 percent rise over the past five years, and raising pressing questions about student safety and mental health across the nation. With over 90 percent of students participating in lockdown drills and 40 percent expressing anxiety related to school safety, the troubling effects of this violence extend well beyond the individual. Schools are diverting critical resources to security measures, with…

Benton County emerges as the top deer harvesting area in Missouri’s Lake Region, with local hunters bringing in a total of 2,316 deer during the November firearms season. This figure includes 1,195 antlered bucks, 219 button bucks, and 902 does, part of the overall statewide harvest of 158,712 deer reported by the Department of Conservation. Meanwhile, Franklin County continues its leadership with the highest overall deer harvest in the state at 3,609 deer. The comprehensive data highlights significant hunting activity across other counties as well, making it clear that deer hunting remains a popular and vital aspect of local culture…

A 17-year-old boy allegedly shoots and kills his ex-girlfriend, Emily Finn, 18, before turning the gun on himself in a tragic incident in Nesconset, New York. The shooting occurred on November 26, when Finn visited the shooter’s home to return personal belongings after their breakup. Finn died at the scene, while the shooter is hospitalized in critical but stable condition and faces imminent second-degree murder charges. This heartbreaking event has left the local community in shock, as Finn was a recent graduate of Sayville High School. Suffolk County police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting, raising questions about…

Hunters can be picky when it comes to gear. Luckily, you don’t need to buy them a new hunting rifle, bow, or even the best binoculars. Some of the best hunting gifts I’ve received over the years were unexpected pieces of gear that I probably wouldn’t have bought for myself. I still have a pair of heavy-duty hunting gloves I got in middle school. I’m sure my aunt didn’t envision me wearing them almost twenty years later, but I break them out when it gets super cold. Sure, they fit tighter than they did when I was sixteen, but they’re…

In the wake of a tragic shooting at an Oregon school that left nine dead and seven injured, President Obama calls for reflection on America’s persistent issue of gun violence. This incident marks the 994th mass shooting in the United States since Obama was re-elected in 2012, highlighting a growing crisis in a nation with an estimated 300 million firearms. Obama’s remarks emphasize the stark contrast in gun-related deaths between the U.S. and other developed countries, with the U.S. experiencing nearly 30 times the gun murder rate of the UK. He urges that law reform is overdue, stating, “We know…

Matt Jefko of Wisconsin says he can’t sacrifice the time and money to hunt Western states, so he turns his stay-at-home hunts into hard-earned adventures whenever possible.But after this public-schools teacher arrowed a buck in southwestern Wisconsin’s Yellowstone Lake State Park in early November, he triggered more adventure than most hunters ever find on the Great Plains or in the Rocky Mountains.Jefko, 41, wouldn’t wish similar misadventures on anyone. He’s just grateful he’s still enjoying his family and teaching his social studies classes one block from home at Middleton High School.And he refuses to say he was simply unlucky.“It could…