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“This increase in violent gun crime is unacceptable:” Federal initiative “Operation Safe Cities” to escalate prosecution of violent gun crimes in Los Angeles

“This increase in violent gun crime is unacceptable:” Federal initiative “Operation Safe Cities” to escalate prosecution of violent gun crimes in Los Angeles

April 15, 2024

In response to a surge in violent gun crimes, federal law enforcement officials, in conjunction with local law enforcement agencies in Los Angeles, have unveiled a new strategy aimed at […] Read More

Carjackings and auto theft surge in 2022

Carjackings and auto theft surge in 2022

Prompting concerns about firearms and clearance rates

October 30, 2023

Concerning statistics released by the FBI point to a significant increase in carjackings and auto theft in the United States in 2022, leaving experts racking their brains for a solution. […] Read More

California bill would make it illegal for police officers to purchase off-roster handguns for personal use

California bill would make it illegal for police officers to purchase off-roster handguns for personal use

February 21, 2023

A California bill aims to close a loophole that allows police officers to purchase unlawful handguns for personal use or for the purpose of reselling them. Senator Nancy Skinner, a […] Read More

Retired Houston police officer reflects on training he provided to Ukrainian troops

Retired Houston police officer reflects on training he provided to Ukrainian troops

March 2, 2022

Randy Upton, a recently retired lieutenant from the Houston Police Department, recounted to reporters his experiences training Ukrainian police officers in 2016. The very officers he trained are now soldiers […] Read More

Actor Alec Baldwin calls for productions to hire police officers on set to monitor weapons safety after “Rust” shooting

Actor Alec Baldwin calls for productions to hire police officers on set to monitor weapons safety after “Rust” shooting

November 15, 2021

Alec Baldwin has called for film and TV productions to hire police officers to monitor weapons safety on set after a fatal accident on the set of his film “Rust.” […] Read More

Practice what you suck at!

Practice what you suck at!

July 3, 2021

It’s time to go to the range for some firearms training. When you get there, you get everything loaded, set up your choice of targets, and throw on your eye […] Read More

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