A late-night family altercation on Houston’s south side resulted in a 32-year-old man being hospitalized after his father shot him in self-defense. Police confirm the father acted lawfully in response to escalating threats and violence. HOUSTON, TX (1-minute read) — A heated family dispute in Houston’s south side escalated late Tuesday night, resulting in a…

California became the first state to enact medical marijuana legislation in 1996 with the Compassionate Use Act, followed in the next four years by Oregon, Alaska, Washington, Maine, Hawaii, Nevada and Colorado. Ultimately, this led to Colorado being the first state to legalize marijuana for recreational use in 2014. Since then, many states have shifted…

The Smith & Wesson M&P series of handguns is one I’ve found exceptionally ergonomic and subjectively handsome over the years while browsing the local gun counter. Even so, it has shockingly evaded me at the range, where everything I need to know about its performance and functionality has remained a mystery. Not one to blame…

Bigstock I’ve often watched divorced parents exchanging kids with their former spouses in a convenience store parking lot near my home and wondered how often fights occur during such transfers. While…

A Seattle Metro bus driver was fatally stabbed near the University of Washington, with an eyewitness detailing the driver’s attempts to deescalate the situation before the attack. The suspect, identified as 53-year-old Richard Sitzlack, remains at large. SEATTLE, WA (2-minute read) — In the early hours of Wednesday, December 18, 2024, a tragic incident unfolded…

SEATTLE, WA — A delivery driver defended himself early Saturday morning outside the PIVOT Apartments in Seattle’s Pine neighborhood when a suspected thief attempted to steal his van. The incident occurred around 4:45 AM. According to a local news outlet, the driver returned to the parking area after completing a delivery and found a man…

The world of gun ownership is filled with debates and disagreements. Over the years, these have included 1911 vs. Glock, .45 ACP vs. 9mm, and on-body carry vs. off-body carry. These disputes can confuse someone new to owning or carrying a gun, but it is generally a matter of preference in most cases. The important…

SUMMERVILLE, SC — A Summerville homeowner stopped a burglary in progress Friday morning, protecting his neighbor and her child after they fled to his home for safety during the incident. According to the Summerville Police Department, officers responded just before 9 a.m. to reports of a man breaking into an occupied home in the Weatherstone…

A three-judge panel of the 4th District Appellate Court is deciding the fate of Illinois’ requirement that gun buyers qualify for and acquire a Firearms Owners Identification (FOID) card before purchasing a gun. According to a report at hometownregister.com, the court heard testimony in the case brought by Guns Save Life on December 19.…

A 12-year-old boy in Milwaukee, WI, who fatally shot a 32-year-old during an argument on December 14, has been cleared of criminal charges by the district attorney, citing self-defense in protection of his mother. MILWAUKEE, WI (1-minute read) — A self-defense incident unfolded in Milwaukee when a 12-year-old boy fatally shot a 32-year-old man during…