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If there are two things that are popular in the firearms world right now, it is suppressors and pistol-caliber carbines (PCC). Silent Steel USA has…
Police in Lower Paxton Township arrest three individuals early Tuesday morning following a shots-fired incident at Brightbill Park. Officers responded to reports of gunfire and discovered several shell casings along with three handguns, two of which had altered serial numbers and one was previously reported stolen. A 17-year-old from Lower Paxton is charged with firing one of the weapons and is currently in juvenile custody. The other two suspects, Kleron Watson and Daniel Ebanga from Middletown, face charges for possession of stolen property and illegal firearms. This incident underscores ongoing concerns regarding gun violence and youth involvement in criminal activities…
Lafourche Parish authorities have arrested Tyrone Carter Jr., 19, and Chance Fletcher, 18, in connection with an armed robbery that occurred on August 7, 2025, in Thibodaux. The victim, who traveled from another parish to sell a smartphone, was confronted by the suspects as they discussed the sale, leading to one suspect brandishing a gun and the other stealing the victim’s property. Following a swift investigation, detectives apprehended Carter soon after the crime, during which they discovered a loaded handgun and body armor at his residence. Fletcher was arrested shortly thereafter, and both suspects now face serious charges, including armed…
Minneapolis police are investigating four separate shootings that occurred on Saturday night and early Sunday morning, resulting in several injuries. The first incident took place at 9:18 p.m. when an altercation escalated into gunfire at the intersection of 3rd Street North and 2nd Avenue North, leaving one man with a non-life-threatening wound. Shortly after, at 10:19 p.m., officers responded to another shooting where a man was injured while walking outside. The violence continued into Sunday, with two more shootings reported, including one where a woman sustained serious injuries inside her home. Currently, authorities state there is no known connection among…
In a tragic incident on Saturday night, a 31-year-old woman was shot and killed during an attempted armed robbery in the 800 block of West 27th Street in Bridgeport, according to Chicago police. Authorities report that the assailant, who remains unidentified, fired from a dark-colored sedan as the woman was outside around 8:45 p.m. This shooting marks another disturbing event in an ongoing concern about safety in Chicago neighborhoods. Police are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and ask anyone with information to come forward, highlighting the community’s role in addressing rising crime rates. Read full story at www.yahoo.com…
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Saddle hunting—no, not from horseback—has taken hunters to new heights in recent times by allowing them to perch within unorthodox tree types, and Hawk Treestands has a comfortable climbing kit to get things started. The Helium Hammock Saddle, featuring Chaos camouflage, has a weight rating of up to 300 lbs. and is designed to fit waists measuring 28″ to 40″. Excluding the included climbing sticks and foot platform, the saddle harness packs light, at 4 lbs., into an included 8″x8″x10″ carry bag, which adds versatility to a hunter’s arsenal of products. Furthermore, the saddle kit includes climbing-grade accessories such as…
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It was Elmer Ballance who began manufacturing and offering M1A rifles in the early 1970s based on the venerable M14. The Reese family took ownership of his fledgling Springfield Armory firm, moved it to Geneseo, Ill., and grew the company into national prominence as one of the industry’s most prominent manufacturers. The company’s entire M1A line remains highly desired by enthusiasts to this day. Then, after a U.S. military report determined 5.56 NATO cartridges were ineffective at average engagement distances in Afghanistan, many original M14s stored in U.S. armories were retrofitted and issued to our troops. Reports were glowing about…
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