A politically motivated attacker posing as a police officer fatally shot former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and critically injured State Senator John Hoffman in Minnesota. Authorities have launched a statewide manhunt for 57-year-old Vance Boelter, and have released the most recent photos. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE CHAMPLIN, MN (3-minute read) — Authorities in Minnesota are searching for 57-year-old Vance Luther ...
A man in Tulsa shot a pit bull several times, claiming self-defense after the dog allegedly charged at him in a parking lot. The incident has sparked debate over the appropriate use of force and concealed carry in self-defense situations. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE TULSA, OK (2-minute read) — Earlier this week, a tense encounter unfolded in Tulsa when a ...
A former appointee to the Minnesota Governor’s Workforce Development Board is the prime suspect in a violent series of politically motivated shootings. Police say Vance Luther Boelter impersonated a police officer that left one lawmaker dead and another critically wounded. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE CHAMPLIN, MN (3-minute read) — A former Minnesota state board member is at the center of ...
A politically motivated shooting in Minnesota has left Democratic House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband dead, while State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife recover from multiple gunshot wounds. Authorities are actively searching for a gunman posing as a police officer believed to be responsible for both attacks. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE BROOKLYN PARK, MN (2-minute read) — ...
Editor’s Note: The Douglas A-26 Invader was a light bomber that entered service during World War II and is a different plane from the Martin B-26 Marauder. However, confusion sometimes develops because the Invader was re-designated the B-26 when the Martin plane was retired after WWII. Starting in 1948, the Douglas plane was known as the B-26 Invader. A B-26 ...
In today’s article, respected author and instructor Mike Boyle reviews a number of CCW rigs from Ritchie Leather Co. These quality leather holsters are available in a range of styles and have a solid pedigree of performance. The rigs were provided by the company to the author for review. I have long counseled that your defensive handgun is only as ...
An armed robbery in Chicago’s Humboldt Park ended fatally when a concealed carry license holder shot and killed the suspect, an 18-year-old man. The shooting occurred late Tuesday night while the carrier was retrieving items from his car. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE CHICAGO, IL (2-minute read) — A late-night armed robbery attempt turned deadly Tuesday in Chicago’s Humboldt Park neighborhood ...
As a police officer, you become burdened with a lot of things. Over the years, I worked many felony cases, and one of the most effective home invasion robbery defenses I investigated really stuck with me. It occurred when the victim heard the suspects hammering at his front door. The victim retrieved his handgun and retreated to an adjacent hallway. ...