A tense situation unfolded at UMass Lowell on the first day of the fall semester when police received reports of a person carrying a firearm on campus. It was later confirmed that the individual was a juvenile holding an airsoft replica gun, which closely resembled a real rifle, prompting a significant law enforcement response that included the Lowell Police, State Police Air Wing, and the FBI. Emergency alerts instructed students and staff to “run, hide, fight,” resulting in a campus-wide lockdown and canceled classes. Lowell Police Superintendent Greg Hudon emphasized that the incident was never an active shooter situation, and…

Three teenagers are charged with first-degree robbery following an armed incident in Des Moines, where an online marketplace meetup turned dangerous. Police report that the victim, attempting to sell clothing items, was confronted by the suspects, two of whom drew guns and robbed him just before 10 p.m. on Wednesday. Officers swiftly apprehended one suspect at the scene, and later stopped an Uber containing the other two individuals believed to be involved. While two suspects were captured, a third managed to evade arrest and remains unidentified. Remarkably, no injuries were reported during the robbery, and the investigation is ongoing as…

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott opposes the deployment of the National Guard to address gun violence, instead advocating for increased federal law enforcement support. He emphasizes that Baltimore has effectively collaborated with agencies like the FBI and DEA, leading to a significant reduction in violent crime, including a 28.8% decrease in homicides so far in 2025. Despite recent criticism from President Trump regarding Baltimore’s crime rates, Mayor Scott asserts the city is experiencing its safest period in over half a century. He calls for the restoration of federal public safety grants cut by the previous administration, highlighting their importance in sustaining…

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While the MP5, HK33 and G3 are still very effective platforms, firearms have gained innovations over the past half century that don’t easily fit within the constraints of these legacy designs. Modern manufacturing techniques mean that machined billet aluminum alloy is lighter and more affordable than steel stampings. Modularity can be built-in, rather than requiring some type of adapting interface for mounting optics and other accessories, allowing a firearm to be tailor fit to the shooter. The market is dominated by certain patterns of furniture, magazines and fire control components, meaning that compatibility with these formats allows for the end…

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Remington Ammunition is hosting its 4th Annual Shoot to Cure sporting clays fundraiser on September 19. The annual event draws a variety of members from the outdoor industry, as well as local Arkansas businesses and professional shooters from Team Remington. All proceeds raised benefit the Arkansas Children’s Hospital, supporting its disease research and helping children in need. Last year’s gathering was an overwhelming success and raised more than $15,000. “Shoot to Cure is an event that reaches shooting enthusiasts and is a great avenue for shooters to show support for Arkansas Children’s Hospital while exercising their skills and love for…

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00:00:01 Speaker 1: Welcome to the Wired to Hunt Podcast, your guide to the whitetail Woods, presented by First Light, creating proven versatile hunting apparel for the stand, saddle or blind. First Light Go Farther, Stay Longer, and now your host, Mark Kenyon. 00:00:19 Speaker 2: Welcome to the Wired to Hunt Podcast. This week on the show, I’m joined by my longtime prior co host, Dan Johnson to discuss our goals, hopes, and hit lists for the twenty twenty five Seasonally all right, welcome back to the Wired to Hunt podcast, brought to you by First Light and their…