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fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
New York City

Manhattan shooting: Three wounded, three questioned in gunfire near public housing complex | amNewYork

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2 months ago
New York City

Manhattan shooting: Three wounded, three questioned in gunfire near public housing complex | amNewYork

Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Fare evasion: Transit cops nab gun-toting suspects caught illegally entered subways in Brooklyn and the Bronx | amNewYork

Two men were arrested for entering subway stations through emergency gates without paying and were found carrying firearms in their bags.
#homicide
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Men hatched terror plot to kill as many Jewish people as they could', jury hears

Two men in Greater Manchester allegedly planned a mass anti-Jewish terrorist attack, acquiring firearms and ammunition before being foiled by an undercover operative.
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

Youth suicide rates are rising almost nationwide

Driving the news: The suicide rate for U.S. adults aged 18-27 increased nearly 20% between 2014 and 2024, rising from 13.8 per 100,000 people to 16.4, per a new analysis of CDC data from Stateline, a nonprofit newsroom. That came as Gen Zers entered that age range and millennials left it, and was driven largely by Black and Hispanic men, especially in the South and Midwest.
Mental health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Oakland: Scrappy' bragged about killing Mini Jug' before Bubba' and Frog' killed him, police say

The 2020 shooting death of 37-year-old Charles Scrappy King Jr. had gone unsolved for years, but in 2024 a man facing federal gun charges in Stockton agreed to tell police who had done it. It was Lil Bubba, the eyewitness told authorities, who'd shot a belligerent Scrappy as the victim was bragging about having killed Mini Jug in the same area weeks earlier, according to court records.
California
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Australian police search for motive in rare mass shooting in Sydney

A 60-year-old man fired up to 50 rounds from his Croydon Park apartment in Sydney, critically wounding one and injuring others before being arrested.
fromMedievalists.net
2 weeks ago

10 Medieval Weapons That Changed the Course of the Middle Ages - Medievalists.net

Every culture that has made and used swords has viewed them as extraordinary objects. They feature predominantly in the history, cosmology and mythology of communities across the globe, from Africa to northern Europe, from East Asia to the Indian sub-continent. Their appeal is not solely attributable to humanity's timeless fascination with death. This is clear from the spectrum of meanings attached to swords across time and space, encompassing power, wisdom, joy, protection - and fear.
History
#drug-trafficking
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Police order world champ Terence Crawford out of car at gunpoint after hometown victory parade

Terence Crawford was ordered out of his vehicle at gunpoint during a reckless-driving stop; police launched an internal affairs investigation and confirmed occupants were legally allowed to carry firearms.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Prosecutors rest their case in trial of man accused in attempted Trump assassination

A Secret Service agent stopped Ryan Routh's alleged attempt to shoot Donald Trump on Sept. 15, 2024.
#domestic-violence
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

San Jose: Triple homicide suspect's past includes gunfire at San Jose State library

SAN JOSE The man arrested on suspicion of fatally shooting three people at a South San Jose apartment earlier this week made news six years ago when he was accused of shooting at the San Jose State University library, part of a criminal record that details trouble with guns and bouts of mental illness. Joseph Vicencio, 26, of San Jose, was arrested in connection with a shooting that killed three people at an apartment on Chynoweth Avenue on Sept. 16, 2025.
California
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Orange County judge convicted of drunkenly killing wife faces sentencing

Former Orange County judge Jeffrey Ferguson was convicted of murdering his wife during a drunken argument and faces up to 40 years to life.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

34 Countries With the Most Firearms Per Soldier

From the earliest matchlock handguns to the most modern and advanced automatic rifles, firearms have been carried by soldiers and used in combat for centuries. In the 250 year history of the United States, the weapons carried by American troops have evolved from primitive flintlock muzzleloaders, which had to be reloaded by hand after each discharge, to M4 carbines and Sig Sauer M7s - automatic-capable rifles that can fire hundreds of rounds in a single minute.
World news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

San Jose: Three men arrested for alleged online marketplace robberies

SAN JOSE Three men were arrested for allegedly robbing two separate people they met with on the pretense of buying expensive items from online marketplaces, authorities said. The three suspects two 19-year-old men and an 18-year-old man who was a juvenile at the time of the incidents allegedly carried out the two robberies on June 11, according to a press release from the San Jose Police Department.
California
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Berkeley police testify on why they shot Ricardo Ruiz during armed standoff

A judge has ordered Ricardo Gonzalez Ruiz, whom Berkeley police shot at the end of a nearly hour-long standoff in April, to be tried on 10 felony charges and one misdemeanor. Two Berkeley police officers, a sergeant and a detective testified before Superior Court Judge Thomas Reardon during Ruiz's day-long preliminary hearing Friday. Police had previously released information about the guns they found in Ruiz's apartment, a shotgun and a compressed air rifle, and that there had been evidence someone had fired the air rifle.
California
US news
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Convicted felon arrested at Burning Man in possession of firearms, drugs

Felon arrested inside Burning Man with large quantities of multiple illicit drugs, distribution evidence, and two firearms; charged with trafficking and firearms offenses.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler sentenced to jail time after pleading guilty to DUI

Former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler pleaded guilty to a DUI charge but had three other charges, including for possession of a handgun while under the influence, dropped during a Tennessee court appearance Tuesday following his October 2024 arrest. The 2008 Pro Bowl player was sentenced to four days in Williamson County jail, which he is set to start serving Sept. 29, according to WSMV-TV in Nashville.
National Football League
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Fremont murder case centered on shooting over local woman's act of prostitution

A Fremont man, Darreis Buckley, was convicted of second degree murder for fatally shooting Darwin Foster during a dispute involving his girlfriend and unlawful firearm possession.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Toronto police arrest 4 more people, lay 88 charges in music studio shootout | CBC News

Toronto police made four arrests and laid 88 charges related to a November gunfight involving a stolen vehicle and a recording studio.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

11 of the Most Common Myths and Misconceptions About Firearms and Ammo

Inaccurate ideas about firearms from rumors, mass media, and political rhetoric can endanger people and distort policy debates. It's important to ground our perspectives in facts.
US politics
Mental health
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

NYC shooter had two 'mental health holds' in Las Vegas. They didn't affect his legal right to own guns

Shane Tamura, with a history of mental illness, legally purchased weapons despite multiple interactions with law enforcement and psychiatric evaluations.
Gadgets
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

These Are the Oldest Weapons Still Carried by Average Americans

Many Americans prefer older firearms for their reliability, familiarity, and sentimental value.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

U.S. Attorney: Everett man accused of selling thousands of dollars of illegal guns in Malden parking lot

Joao Victor Da Silva Soares, a 21-year-old Brazilian national, was indicted for allegedly dealing firearms without a license and conspiracy to engage in that business.
US politics
US politics
fromFast Company
3 months ago

GrabAGun stock price declines after SPAC merger and listing on NYSE

GrabAGun Digital Holdings had a disappointing stock market debut with shares falling 23% on the first trading day.
London
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 months ago

Police give update after firearms operation in Sidcup

A pre-planned police firearms operation occurred in Sidcup, involving heavy police presence but no incidents or arrests.
Arsenal
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

The US Navy SEALs Use Over 100 Weapons, Some Date Back to 1911.

US Navy SEALs' firearms choices reflect their specialized training and the operational flexibility necessary for their missions.
UK news
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Allegations that District Court was misled during Carlow gunman's bail application referred to Garda Ombudsman

The revelation of a controlled delivery of firearms leading to a young man's suicide raises serious concerns about judicial and police procedures.
#gun-violence
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
4 months ago

States With Weak Gun Laws Are Tied To Increased Child Gun Deaths In U.S.

Stricter gun laws can reduce pediatric gun deaths, a significant finding in light of rising firearm fatalities among children.
#an-garda-siochana
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago
UK news

Gardai defend use of 'controlled deliveries' as TD claims Carlow shooter was given garda gun before his arrest

An Garda Síochána supplied firearms linked to a fatal incident, raising questions about accountability and police procedures.
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago
UK news

TD claims Carlow shooter was allegedly given garda gun before his arrest, Dail hears

An Garda Síochána provided guns to Evan Fitzgerald, contradicting prior court claims about the source.
UK news
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

TD claims Carlow shooter was allegedly given garda gun before his arrest, Dail hears

An Garda Síochána provided guns to Evan Fitzgerald, contradicting prior court claims about the source.
UK news
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

Gardai engaged in 'controlled delivery' of arms and ammo to Carlow supermarket shooter, TD tells committee

Concerns raised over controlled delivery methods used in firearms cases during TDs meeting with Garda Commissioner.
Arsenal
fromIndependent
4 months ago

Pictured: Carlow gunman Evan Fitzgerald (22) who was due in court this week and had 'fascination with firearms'

Evan Fitzgerald faced serious charges involving firearms and explosives before a tragic incident.
The authorities seized significant weaponry and dangerous materials from Fitzgerald's home.
NYC startup
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Donald Trump Jr. hosting NYC investor event for 'Amazon of guns' - aims to ring NYSE bell for 'PEW' in June

Donald Trump Jr. is co-hosting an investor event to support GrabAGun's growth and market presence as an online firearms retailer.
#crime
DC food
fromWIRED
5 months ago

We 3D-Printed Luigi Mangione's Ghost Gun. It Was Entirely Legal

The article explores the feasibility of creating functional 3D-printed guns, highlighting legal concerns and the simplicity of the process.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Official Shot DoorDash Driver Who Asked for Directions, Police Say

Town official John J. Reilly shot a food delivery driver who asked for directions, resulting in serious injuries and felony charges.
US news
from24/7 Wall St.
5 months ago

The U.S. Imports Over 14 Million Handguns From This Country Each Year

The U.S. is the largest global importer, but trade tensions may disrupt imports significantly.
#world-war-ii
Germany news
from24/7 Wall St.
6 months ago

These Weapons Shaped WWII

World War II spurred unprecedented technological advancements in military weaponry, significantly impacting warfare dynamics and the geopolitical landscape post-war.
from24/7 Wall St.
6 months ago

America's Favorite Bolt-Action Rifles Revealed

Although the Savage 110 PPR is pricier than earlier models, its precision and performance make it a worthwhile investment for serious hunters and long-range shooters.
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