A man brandishing what appeared to be a firearm is shot and killed by off-duty NYPD officers near a Staten Island diner on Friday evening. The incident unfolded around 8 p.m. when officers, noticing the man behind Andrew’s Diner, confronted him after he threatened them with the weapon, which was later determined to be fake. Authorities reported that the 44-year-old man did not comply with commands to disarm, prompting one of the officers to open fire. Following the incident, Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella commended the officers for their quick action in averting a potential threat to the public,…

The Department of Justice is moving forward with a proposed rule that would allow certain nonviolent felons to petition for the restoration of their gun rights, a significant shift in federal firearms policy. Attorney General Pamela Bondi emphasizes the change as a necessary step toward correcting an overly harsh system that has prevented countless individuals who have made positive changes from reclaiming their constitutional rights. As the public comment period opens, this initiative raises critical questions about public safety and the criteria that would guide the restoration process. Critics warn that easing restrictions could endanger communities, while supporters argue it…

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No matter how perfectly an optic is mounted, it won’t matter if the shooter hasn’t achieved a level, stable shooting position in the field. Being canted just a few degrees means subtensions within a scope reticle can no longer be relied upon for accurate fire adjustments, an issue only magnified by distance. That’s why MDT developed its second-generation SEND IT electronic level, which provides PRS competitors and long-distance shooters with an instant visual confirmation that their firearms are level before taking shots. The GEN2’s on-optic visibility system includes a ring that attaches to the ocular bell of a riflescope. At…

Argentinean manufacturer Bersa has long been known for its affordable concealed-carry pistols. The company not only has a U.S.-based subsidiary, it has also begun to manufacture firearms, including AR-15s, M1911s, and suppressors in this country. The company’s latest American-made product is the new-for-2025 M2XI. As a follow-up to its first M1911 model made in America, Bersa is manufacturing the M2XI, a 2011-style design. Building on its experience in manufacturing M1911s, Bersa is introducing its first 2011-style design. This means the M2XI uses a hybrid frame design that takes a double-column magazine. In the case of the M2XI, the frame includes…

An Orland Park man has been charged with attempted murder after a domestic violence call escalated into a violent confrontation, causing the death of a 16-year-old girl and serious injuries to a 48-year-old woman in Lyons Township. Juan Carlos Perez-Abarca, 35, was apprehended by police while holding the woman at knifepoint, shortly after he had stabbed both victims. During the incident, an officer intervened, resulting in Perez-Abarca being shot in the leg. As a consequence of the events, the teen victim was pronounced dead a few days later, prompting prosecutors to consider upgrading one of the charges to murder. Court…

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JWR’s Introductory Note: This is an expanded edition of a piece that I posted in SurvivalBlog in November, 2005. I have added more excerpts to bring it from 730 words to 2,300 words, to provide better context on his times, surroundings, and circumstances. — My paternal grandfather, Ernest Everett Rawles (1897-1985), was a largely self-educated man. Coming from a pioneer family (his father and grandfather came out west by covered wagon in 1857), he had a profoundly practical outlook on life. Ernest grew up on a 6,000-acre sheep ranch near Boonville, in the Anderson Valley of Mendocino County, California. Part…

Pueblo Rico police have charged 37-year-old Kalel Jorell Martínez Bristol with first-degree murder following the death of Kevin Mares, a 25-year-old tourist from New York, who was shot while enjoying a night out in the seaside neighborhood of La Perla. Martínez reportedly turned himself in to authorities after allegedly firing a gun during a dispute, inadvertently striking Mares, who was an innocent bystander. This tragic incident highlights ongoing safety concerns in La Perla, a community known for its association with the hit song “Despacito.” The area has seen violent encounters with tourists in recent years, including stabbings and another homicide…

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