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The Justice Department is facing backlash after reports surfaced about discussions on potential restrictions for transgender individuals regarding gun ownership. This consideration follows a recent shooting incident where a transgender individual was reportedly involved, prompting officials to evaluate options aimed at preventing violence linked to specific mental health challenges. Advocates argue that the proposed ban is misguided, noting that the majority of mass shootings are perpetrated by men, not transgender individuals, while organizations like GLAAD emphasize the elevated risks of violence faced by transgender people. Gun rights advocates, including the National Rifle Association, have strongly opposed any blanket ban on…

A recent overview of polling data reveals that a majority of Minnesotans support a ban on assault-style weapons, reflecting a growing concern following a tragic shooting incident that claimed the lives of two children. Notably, 54% of respondents in a 2022 MinnPost poll favored the ban, a sentiment echoed in more recent surveys where nearly 80% indicated support for stricter gun laws, including universal background checks and red flag laws. With Minnesota Democrats and Republicans potentially heading back to St. Paul to discuss gun legislation, Governor Tim Walz emphasized that public sentiment is predominantly in favor of initiating new gun…

Rotherie Durrell Foster, a 39-year-old from Camarillo, has been ordered to stand trial on 35 felony counts, which include two murder charges related to the deaths of Jose Valasquez and Bill Levy. The Ventura County Superior Court also held Foster accountable for an armed robbery at La Unica Mini Mart, during which he allegedly bound employees with duct tape and stole thousands of dollars. Prosecutors claim Foster murdered Valasquez in 2022, stealing his vehicle and financial details before dumping his body in the Santa Monica Mountains. Additionally, he is accused of intentionally poisoning Levy with fentanyl and exploiting his financial…

On the one-year anniversary of his death, family and friends gather to honor Diondre Overton, a former Clemson University football player who was tragically killed in a shooting in Greensboro. The event, held at Northeast Park in Gibsonville, serves not only as a celebration of Overton’s life but also as a poignant reminder of the impact of gun violence on communities. During the memorial, loved ones launched the Diondre Overton Foundation, aimed at empowering youth and combating gun violence. This initiative underscores their commitment to ensuring Overton’s legacy lives on through positive community action and support for those affected by…

This excerpt comes from the NRA Firearms Sourcebook, written by American Rifleman staff, which is a go-to resource for anything firearm-related. To purchase your own copy, visit your NRA’s Store here. Terminal ballistics is the study of projectiles as they strike and penetrate the target. This includes changes to the bullet itself and its effect on the target. Terminal ballistics are of interest to: hunters, to match the terminal ballistic performance of projectiles to their game law enforcement agencies seeking incapacitation without overpenetration military forces seeking incapacitation while conforming to international law civilian gun owners seeking suitable loads for self-defense…

Three young men are shot in a series of incidents across Brooklyn and the Bronx early Saturday morning, prompting an active police investigation. The violence begins around midnight in Bedford-Stuyvesant, where a 19-year-old is shot in the leg at the Brevort Houses; he is transported to Kings County Hospital in stable condition. Following this, a 29-year-old man is shot at Tompkins Houses a few hours later, and a third shooting occurs in the Bronx involving a 22-year-old victim near the Justice Sonia Sotomayor Community Center. All three individuals are reported to be stable, but no arrests have been made, and…

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In a clever twist of battlefield strategy, the Ukrainian army utilizes thousands of decoys, ranging from inflatable tanks to plywood artillery, to mislead Russian forces. Volunteers have crafted around 160 M777 howitzer replicas that can be assembled in just three minutes, allowing Ukrainian troops to draw enemy fire away from real artillery, potentially saving vital military resources. These decoys not only serve to confuse and waste enemy ammunition but also demonstrate the creative tactics being employed in modern warfare. For instance, the Ukrainian military claims that about half of the drones involved in Russian air attacks are cheap imitations, designed…

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