This Independence Day, you’ll probably hear fireworks from every direction. If you’re fortunate, you may also hear something else — a crisp three-volley salute or the measured boom of ceremonial artillery marking the nation’s birthday. The post The…

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A Beverly Hills family seeks accountability after Police Chief Kory Martin shot their dog, Rebel, a boxer-pitbull mix, during an alleged confrontation on Thursday night. The family claims the dog was not acting aggressively before being shot, leading to its euthanasia the following day due to suffering. Mark Gearhart, the dog’s owner, expressed devastation over the incident, stating, “We had to put him down because he was suffering too much.” In contrast, the police department claims prior reports indicated Rebel had exhibited hostile behavior, prompting Chief Martin’s intervention. Assistant Police Chief Stephen Steiner states the chief discharged his firearm after…

A 22-year-old man, Francisco Torres, is now in jail after being hospitalized for injuries sustained during a shootout with Phoenix police last month. Torres faces one count of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon following an incident on September 2, where he opened fire on officers serving a search warrant, leading to a brief exchange of gunfire that injured two officers, one of whom was struck by gunfire. Following his recovery from life-threatening injuries, Torres has been booked into jail, although details regarding his bond remain unclear. This case highlights the ongoing challenges police face during high-risk operations and raises…

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, along with a coalition of 17 attorneys general, advocates for the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to restore critical gun control provisions in Hawaii. This appeal comes after a lower court decision deemed provisions for a 30-day permit requirement and regulations on unlicensed firearm imports as unconstitutional under the Second Amendment. Raoul emphasizes the importance of state regulations in promoting public safety, stating that such measures do not infringe upon Second Amendment rights. His coalition includes attorneys general from states such as California, New York, and Massachusetts, highlighting a collective commitment to commonsense gun safety.…