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A suicide prevention program initiated in 2016 by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) and the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) did not achieve its goal of reducing the suicide rate by 20 percent by 2025 and has now been secretly shut down. Internal documents reveal that the program, known as Project 2025, prioritized the interests of the gun industry over effective prevention strategies, with AFSP even instructing staff to avoid terms related to gun control at public events. Data shows that suicides involving firearms continued to rise during and after the program’s lifespan, with over 27,000 such deaths…
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A loaded 9mm handgun was discovered at North Penn High School earlier this week, leading to an emotional school board meeting where district officials, parents, and students voiced their fears and frustrations. Superintendent Dr. Todd Bauer detailed the rapid response of staff and police, highlighting that the student was taken into custody just two minutes after the initial report, but parents criticized the lack of transparency and the malfunctioning Evolv weapons detection system, which they believed should have prevented the incident. During the meeting, concerned parents called for a stronger emphasis on mental health support for students, with one parent…
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As the firearms deer season approaches, hunters in Wildwood raise alarms about a significant decline in the local deer population, which the city is set to manage through continued culling efforts. The deer density in Wildwood currently stands at an unsustainable 72 per square mile, prompting city officials to engage wildlife management organization White Buffalo Inc. to devise a multi-year management plan that has already culled 661 deer over the past two years. At a recent council meeting, local hunters expressed frustration, claiming that the aggressive culling strategy may harm the overall ecosystem, citing concerns over rising coyote populations as…
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Gun safety advocates are sounding the alarm over the potential rise of untraceable 3D-printed weapons, which could soon outnumber existing ‘ghost guns’ on American streets. These homemade firearms evade conventional tracking methods like serial numbers and bypass essential background checks, raising concerns about a possible escalation in gun violence across the nation. With American civilians already owning more firearms than any other population globally, experts emphasize the urgent need for regulations that address these 3D-printed weapons. As technology advances, the accessibility and production of such firearms may complicate efforts to control illegal gun trafficking and enhance community safety. Read full…
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Authorities in Piñon Hills have seized 35 roosters suspected of being used for illegal cockfighting, alongside three assault rifles while executing a search warrant. The raid followed an ongoing investigation by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Rural Crimes Task Force, highlighting serious concerns about animal cruelty and public safety. Among the evidence collected, one rooster displayed injuries indicative of recent fighting, raising alarms about the extent of the operation. Jorge Armando Castaneda, 30, faces charges related to animal cruelty and possession of assault weapons, but was released shortly after posting bail. This troubling incident underscores California’s strict laws against cockfighting…
Armed Citizen® Today An armed robbery of a pawn shop in Oakland, Calif., ended badly for a group of robbers, all of whom encountered a well-armed shop owner intent on defending his property. Police were called to the scene of the Cash For Gold shop just before 8 p.m. on Wednesday, September 10, after receiving multiple reports of a shooting, as well as the silent alarm alert from the shop itself. An investigation revealed that five suspects entered the shop and began exchanging gunfire with the shop’s owner. Police say the owner’s fire struck all five suspects, with one suspect…
