A Harris County man has been charged with murder after a reckless game involving Kevlar helmets and a rifle led to the death of his friend. The bizarre incident underscores the fatal consequences of mishandling firearms and ignoring basic safety protocols. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE HARRIS COUNTY, TX (2-minute read) — A shocking, moronic and fatal incident unfolded in Harris ...
A 42-year-old man in Houston has been charged with murder after fatally shooting an 11-year-old boy who was running away from a doorbell prank. Authorities say the boy was participating in a “ding dong ditch” game when he was shot in the back while fleeing the suspect’s home. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE HOUSTON, TX (3-minute read) — A Texas man ...
I’ve been watching Springfield Armory from afar for quite some time and have seen the company continue to grow. I’m not referring to simply revenue and spreadsheets, but instead growth in product breadth and capabilities. In my opinion, they’ve been doing it right for many years now. No fluff or smoke here — Springfield continues to raise the bar. The ...
The German “Sturmgewehr” (StG) rifles of World War II represented a significant breakthrough in small arms design. Leveraging a new intermediate cartridge (7.92×33 Kurz); cost-effective production with stamped, pressed and roughly finished parts; and a new focus on short-range firepower for the average infantryman; the StG 43/44 rifles created an instant impact on the battlefield. The StG 45(M) chambered for ...
Few things are as personal as finding the right handgun for your needs. From personal defense to hunting, finding the perfect pistol is a deeply individual pursuit. Let me introduce you to one of the newest options on the market that is worthy of your time for consideration. The new Springfield Armory XD-M Elite 4.5″ OSP 10mm Desert FDE is ...
A 42-year-old woman in Nashville was shot and killed after forcing her way into her husband’s girlfriend’s home during a heated domestic dispute. Police are investigating the case as a possible self-defense shooting, and no charges have been filed at this time. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE NASHVILLE, TN (3-minute read) — Metro Nashville police are investigating a deadly shooting that ...
A man carrying a samurai-style umbrella caused a temporary lockdown at the Destiny USA mall in Syracuse, New York, after it was mistaken for a firearm. Police determined there was no threat, and the individual was released without charges. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE SYRACUSE, NY (2-minute read) — A brief moment of panic unfolded at Destiny USA in Syracuse on ...
On February 15, 1898, the United States Navy “second-class” battleship USS Maine exploded while anchored in the harbor at Havana, Cuba — which was then a colony of Spain. A large number of the crew of the warship was killed in the explosion, and it prompted widespread outrage that led the United States to war with Spain. Historians aren’t universally convinced the ...