Park Ridge police are investigating an armed robbery at a 7-Eleven on Higgins Road, where two suspects reportedly injured a clerk with mace while stealing cigarettes and liquor. The incident occurred around 8 p.m. on August 5, leading to the clerk being taken to a hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Described as males disguised in female clothing, the suspects fled on foot with several cartons of cigarettes and bottles of alcohol after the attack. This particular 7-Eleven has faced similar incidents previously, with two reported armed robberies in the past year, raising concerns about ongoing safety issues in the…

00:00:00 Speaker 1: So like I co founded under Armour, people could say that was a big success. I’ve been involved with some other things that you could say with success. I have never felt successful ever once until about two weeks ago, sitting in Alaska overlooking the mountains, looking at my team move a bunch of hunters in and out. 00:00:20 Speaker 2: We just had a bear hunter come in. 00:00:23 Speaker 3: Really cool outfit. 00:00:24 Speaker 1: It’s close to my heart, It’s where I want to be. It’s outdoors at its best. And I was…

A dedicated team known as Military vs Cancer arrives in Doncaster to prepare for their ambitious field gun pull from John O’Groats to Land’s End, set to commence on September 1. This challenging journey will see over 1,300 military personnel, veterans, and supporters team up to haul a one-ton field gun across 1,000 miles, symbolizing the fight against cancer and showcasing the resilience of those affected by the disease. The team’s visit to the historic Vulcan at Doncaster Sheffield Airport serves as both a logistical check and a reminder of the cause behind their effort. “This is our opportunity to…

On August 5, a federal judge in Missoula, Montana, vacated a 2024 ruling by the US Fish and Wildlife Service that refused to re-list the Northern Rocky Mountain population of gray wolves under the Endangered Species Act. The decision threatens the current status of this wolf population and could eventually result in an end to hunting and trapping in three western states.Already, a coalition of sporting groups have appealed the judge’s decision, adding another chapter in the seemingly endless story of the battle over wolves in the West.“Safari Club International (SCI) is frustrated that the court ignored the reality of…

As Indiana prepares for its upcoming deer hunting season, hunters must familiarize themselves with nearly 10 new regulations and laws that could affect their strategies. Notably, the minimum bullet size has been set at .219 inches, and each hunter is now permitted to carry only 10 bullets at a time, according to deer biologist Joe Caudill. Additionally, hunters need to be vigilant due to two diseases impacting the state’s deer population: Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) and Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD). With CWD detected in local bucks, experts emphasize checking deer thoroughly to prevent further spread. As the season approaches, staying…

The recent shutdown of Kee Firearms in New Lenox has created a notable gap in affordable concealed carry safety training, according to local gun owners. The store’s popular weekend classes, which attracted around 400 participants monthly for just a $30 fee, fostered a learning community where individuals, including those unable to afford traditional training, could gain essential skills and knowledge about gun safety. With owner Jeffery Regnier facing dismissed criminal charges and the store’s future uncertain, former attendees express concern over the lack of similar affordable resources in the area. Many now seek out alternatives that often cost hundreds of…

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It was 2017 when the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) first launched the 31-day event now known as National Shooting Sports Month. “With so much going on in people’s lives today, the shooting sports offer an opportunity to tune out distractions, learn a new skill, socialize and share their experiences,” said Steve Sanetti, who was NSSF President and CEO at the time. “It’s important to remember to pass on our traditions and to reflect on our unique freedoms that make participating in them possible.” The celebration has grown since then, and so have the number of ranges, clubs and other…

It’s safe to say we are currently enjoying what may be called the golden age of polymer-frame, striker-fired, sub-compact 9 mm semi-automatics inspired by, if not unabashedly ripped off from, Gaston Glock’s pistol design. That being said, there is still a genuine interest among members of the shooting sports community in the pistols used by Allied forces during World War II. My father remembers when, during the 1960s and 1970s, casual collectors could wander into sporting goods stores and find surplus M1911A1 pistols chambered in .45 ACP with relative ease for $20 to $50, depending on their condition. Although not…

00:00:00 Speaker 1: So like I co founded under Armour, people could say that was a big success. I’ve been involved with some other things that you could say with success. I have never felt successful ever once until about two weeks ago, sitting in Alaska overlooking the mountains, looking at my team move a bunch of hunters in and out. 00:00:20 Speaker 2: We just had a bear hunter come in. 00:00:23 Speaker 3: Really cool outfit. 00:00:24 Speaker 1: It’s close to my heart, It’s where I want to be. It’s outdoors at its best. And I was…