Author: Gunner Quinn

After two days of terror, Minnesota police apprehend Vance Boelter, a 57-year-old man suspected of shooting Democratic state lawmakers in a politically motivated attack. Armed with multiple weapons, including AK-47 rifles, Boelter stalked his victims, initially using a disguise that included police-like markings on his SUV to evade capture. Boelter’s violent rampage began with the shooting of State Senator John Hoffman and his wife, leading to a massive manhunt involving various law enforcement agencies. The search concluded when Boelter surrendered to police, with evidence suggesting he had meticulously planned his assaults on over 45 identified targets, further complicating the investigation…

Providence police have taken three individuals into custody following an armed robbery of a lemonade vendor at Roger Williams Park. The incident occurred when the vendor reported being attacked with a hammer before the suspects stole cash and fled in a vehicle. Authorities quickly located and stopped the suspects’ vehicle, leading to their arrest shortly after the robbery. Investigators are continuing to piece together the event and urge anyone with additional information to come forward. This unusual crime against a vendor highlights ongoing concerns about public safety in the park. Read full story at www.wpri.com Read the full article here

Police in Monroe apprehend 51-year-old David Lockhart after he fires an assault rifle from his apartment balcony on Saturday night. The incident, which began before 8 p.m. at the Nottingham Apartments, escalated when Lockhart retreated inside and continued to shoot through walls, prompting immediate evacuation of nearby residents. No injuries were reported, and the situation was resolved without further violence thanks to the deployment of drones and non-lethal measures. Lockhart was taken for a mental health evaluation and faces criminal charges upon discharge from the hospital, according to officials who praised the collaborative efforts of local law enforcement and emergency…

East Haven police are investigating an armed robbery reported at a Shell gas station on Saltonstall Parkway, which occurred around 9:37 p.m. The suspect reportedly entered the store wielding a large knife, demanding cash from the register before fleeing on foot. Authorities provide crucial information that the suspect was last seen running through nearby yards, specifically around High Street and Sanford Street. Local residents are urged to review their home surveillance footage for any images of the assailant or a potential getaway vehicle. The East Haven Police Department encourages the community to submit tips anonymously, with the contact number for…

In a bold daylight robbery, two armed suspects make off with $1.5 million after attacking a Brinks armored truck driver in Philadelphia’s Port Richmond neighborhood. The heist occurred just before 8 a.m. when the driver was approached by the men, who were masked and dressed in black, leading them to steal both his firearm and the cash. Authorities are now investigating whether this robbery is linked to a similar incident in Queens, New York, earlier in the month, where $300,000 was taken from a Brinks truck. No injuries were reported in either case, but the swift getaway in a black…

A 30-year-old man from Kings Mountain, Phillip Leon Leggett, is sentenced to over eight years in federal prison for possessing firearms, including a ghost gun, which is an unregistered firearm often difficult to trace. This conviction follows a dramatic foot chase that occurred in fall 2023 when Charlotte Mecklenburg Police observed Leggett allegedly concealing a firearm and subsequently pursued him on foot as he fled the scene. During the chase, officers recovered two firearms, including a loaded Taurus PT111 G2 9mm and the ghost gun, both of which Leggett was prohibited from possessing due to prior robbery convictions. He now…

Minimizing the threat of dangerous parasites on gun dogs, pets and their owners is a relatively simple task with specialized products such as the TiCK MiTT. Whether at the shooting range or loafing around the park with Fido, the mitten’s micro-fiber construction locks onto pesky ticks with a quick swipe. The user simply rubs the TiCK MiTT all over his or her skin, clothes or an animal friend’s fur to capture the disease-spreading bugs. Once the wipe-down is complete, insert the product into its included mesh bag and place it in the clothes dryer, on high, for 10 minutes to…

Boston police have identified the victim of a fatal shooting that occurred before a car crash in Roxbury as 21-year-old Theo Vernice from Hyde Park. Authorities responded to the scene on Ruthven Street around 10 p.m. Thursday and found Vernice suffering from a gunshot wound inside his crashed vehicle. Emergency Medical Services transported him to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. An autopsy later confirmed that he died from the gunshot wound. The police are actively investigating the incident and urge anyone with information to contact homicide detectives or reach out through the CrimeStoppers program for anonymous tips.…

In mid-May, Winchester Safes broke attendance records during its two-day Semi-Annual Warehouse Sale at its Mansfield, Texas, headquarters. Admittedly, the exclusive, limited-time offers and free shrimp and crawfish on Saturday were major attractions, but they weren’t the only reasons for the heavy weekend turnout. Firearms sales have slowed from that scalding COVID-19-era pace, but safe sales continue to climb. Econ Market Research estimates that corner of the industry will experience a compound annual growth rate of 5.2 percent until 2032. “With increasing concerns about gun safety and regulatory requirements, the demand for high-quality gun safes has been steadily rising,” its…

SurvivalBlog presents another edition of The Survivalist’s Odds ‘n Sods. This column is a collection of news bits and pieces that are relevant to the modern survivalist and prepper from JWR. Our goal is to educate our readers, to help them to recognize emerging threats, and to be better prepared for both disasters and negative societal trends. You can’t mitigate a risk if you haven’t first identified a risk. In today’s column, we look at the increasing risks of a full-scale conflict: World War 3. Russian General Declares: ‘WW3 Has Already Started’ Over at the UK Express: Putin’s general calls…