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Annunciation Shooting May Renew Calls for More Resource Officers in Minnesota Schools

Minnesota is once again debating the role of school resource officers (SROs) following a shocking attack at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis that left many residents shaken and reignited the conversation about campus security. Just two years ago, confusion over the states use-of-force...

Second B-21 Raider Joins Flight Test, Accelerating Bomber Program

The U.S. Air Force reached a major milestone this week with the first flight of a second B-21 Raider bomber in California, marking a significant step forward for Americas first new long-range bomber in more than 30 years. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink emphasized that the arrival of the second...

Ammo discharges inside Border Patrol unit, prompting bomb squad response

In late September 2025, an alarming incident occurred at a U.S. Border Patrol unit when ammunition discharged unexpectedly inside a secured facility. The discharge of the ammunition set off a chain of events that required an immediate response from local law enforcement, including the dispatch of a...

Oregon Commission Approves 2026–27 Sport Fishing and Big Game Hunting Regulations

The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission has adopted the 202627 Sport Fishing Regulations and finalized the 2026 Big Game Hunting Regulations in a 5-1 vote during its Sept. 12 meeting in Ontario, Oregon. One of the most notable changes is the opening of a hatchery Chinook salmon season in the...

Oregon National Guard Hosts First Statewide Sniper Qualifier

BOARDMAN, Ore. The crack of rifle fire rolled across the high desert as Oregons most skilled sniper teams converged on the Raymond Rees National Guard Training Center for the inaugural Oregon State Sniper Qualifier. Held from September 46 at the Boardman Training Area, the event was created to...

Wisconsin Deer Archery and Crossbow Season Opens Statewide

Wisconsins 2025 archery and crossbow deer hunting season officially opens on Saturday, September 13, offering hunters nearly four months of opportunity to pursue white-tailed deer across the state. The season runs through January 4, 2026, giving archers and crossbow hunters a lengthy window to plan...

Far-Right Doxxing Campaign Targets Critics After Charlie Kirk’s Killing

In the wake of right-wing activist Charlie Kirks killing, a wave of digital retaliation has emerged, reshaping the conversation about free speech, political discourse, and accountability in the firearms and culture space. A coordinated doxxing campaign has been unleashed across social media...

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Expands Lead-Free Ammo Incentive Program Nationwide

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has announced a major expansion of its Voluntary Lead-Free Hunting Ammunition Incentive Program for the 20252026 hunting season. Building on a successful pilot effort launched in 2024, the initiative now includes 25 hunting seasons across 13 national...

Understanding America’s Gun Obsession: History, Culture, and Violence

Americas gun culture is not just a political debate but a central thread in the countrys history, identity, and day-to-day life. The United States now has more guns than peopleabout 1.2 firearms per personand Americans own nearly 45 percent of all civilian firearms worldwide. In 2023 alone, the...

Jamaica Confident of Shooting Way to Podium at Handgun Championship

The Jamaica Rifle Association (JRA) is preparing to make its tenth appearance at the International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) Handgun World Shoot, set to begin Tuesday in South Africa. This years competition will host nearly 2,000 competitors from around 50 countries, making it one of...