A report from Chicago’s Office of Inspector General reveals that the city’s Gun Offender Registry is “incomplete and unreliable,” raising serious concerns about its effectiveness in combatting gun violence. The investigation indicates a lack of enforcement, procedural controls, and inconsistent guidance, leading to many offenders remaining unaware of their registration requirements post-release or sentencing. Moreover, the report highlights operational issues, such as poor coordination between law enforcement agencies, inconsistent information about registration locations, and significant barriers like long lines. While city officials acknowledge the need for enhancements, including potential resource allocations and a comprehensive review of the ordinance’s effectiveness, questions…

A tragic shooting in southeast Houston early Tuesday morning leaves a woman dead, following a dispute with a man believed to be experiencing homelessness. The incident occurred around 5:30 a.m. on Golfway Street near Telephone Road, where the suspect flagged down first responders after the shooting. Investigators are currently working to piece together the events leading up to the violence, including gathering surveillance footage from the area. The victims’ ages are estimated to be in their 20s or 30s, and eyewitness reports indicate multiple gunshots were heard before law enforcement arrived. As the investigation unfolds, police confirm that the shooter…

Youth gun violence in the Bronx escalates as New York City’s overall crime rate declines, revealing a troubling disconnect within the community. In 2025 alone, the NYPD reports 38 shooting victims under the age of 21 and 64 minors arrested on gun-related charges, underscoring an urgent call for action from local leaders. Bronx officials are urging parents to engage their children in preventative programs like BronxConnect’s Release the Grip, which aims to divert youth from street violence through internships and after-school activities. The community remains shaken by recent tragic incidents, including the death of 16-year-old Evette Jeffrey, who was killed…

Springfield police have identified Trey Palmer, a 27-year-old from Chicopee, as the victim of a fatal shooting in the Metro Center on Saturday night. Officers responded to reports of gunfire on Bridge Street around 9:20 p.m., where they found Palmer suffering from serious gunshot wounds. Despite being rushed to Baystate Medical Center, he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. The Springfield Police Homicide Unit is now leading the investigation, asking the public for assistance. Authorities have confirmed there is no immediate danger to residents, but they encourage anyone with information or video footage related to the incident to contact them…

Jeremiah Griffiths, an 18-year-old set to graduate from James Madison High School, is fatally shot in Brooklyn ahead of Memorial Day celebrations. His mother, Vanessa Victor, had been making plans to move the family out of Brooklyn to escape escalating gun violence, expressing her fears about raising her son in the area, saying, “I don’t think Brooklyn is a good environment for young Black boys.” Jeremiah was shot in the head outside the Ava Beauty Lounge on May 26 and died two days later, leaving behind dreams of military service and a bright future. As police continue their investigation without…

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FN America recently discovered a condition on the FN Reflex MRD pistol that, in very limited circumstances when using the incorrect set of screws to mount specific optics, the pistol could experience binding, cycling issues or interference with the firing pin safety block. The condition was first identified on a Reflex MRD with a Viridian RFX11 optic installed using the incorrect FN-provided screws, which were labeled “604.” They were too long. In this case, the screws labeled “603” should have been used. The company is reminding owners that when mounting any optic to the Reflex MRD, it is imperative to…

Depending on your profession, a good every day carry (EDC) Knife might be a discrete folder that hides in the bottom of your pocket. Others might require a medium-sized fixed blade that comfortably rides on the hip and has the backbone to handle more heavy-duty tasks. Regardless, your EDC knife should excel at a wide range of tasks that might include everything from slicing cardboard to skinning a squirrel and anything in between.At MeatEater, it’s hard to separate our EDC knives from hunting. But believe it or not, there are times when we use knives for more than just breaking…

My father had three older brothers, and, in 1938, one of them bought new 12-ga. Model 37 Ithaca shotguns for each of the others—a considerably expensive purchase back then. Dad was only 16 at that time and kept his shotgun for many years. It was the gun I grew up using, and I had always hoped that, one day, it would be mine. During my senior year, my father needed cash and sold the gun. Many years later, I worked at the same place as the man who had purchased the gun. I pestered that man until he eventually told…

For 10,000 years, from the end of the Pleistocene to the coming of Old Worlders to America, a diverse population of Native people lived in North America while somehow managing to preserve almost all its biological riches. In contrast to the period when the prior Paleolithic hunters dominated America and the West, this 10,000 year phase of American history featured only one human-caused extinction that science has so far discovered. Was this some strange accident of continental history? Or were their concrete reasons for why, and how, Native America achieved this kind of environmental success? Read the full article here