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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Quadruple amputee cornhole pro says he fatally shot person in self-defense

Dayton Webber, a quadruple amputee, shot and killed Bradrick Wells in self-defense during an argument, according to his attorney.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
4 days ago

The Rising Tide of Executive Protection: Corporations Ramp Up Security in an Era of Heightened Threats

Companies are increasingly investing in executive protection due to rising threats, making it a strategic necessity for business continuity and resilience.
Gadgets
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Why the Pentagon loves Xbox controllers for laser weapons

U.S. military laser weapons are controlled using Xbox controllers, leveraging soldiers' gaming experience for intuitive operation.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

PCs awarded for tackling knife-wielding attackers

PC Darren Attwood and PC Jack Taylor were recognized for bravery after facing life-threatening situations while off duty.
US news
fromESPN.com
5 days ago

Cornhole pro argued over guns, drugs before shooting, police say

A quadruple amputee shot and killed a passenger during an argument over drugs, guns, and a woman while driving in Maryland.
NYC parents
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Quadcopter Drone Caught Trying to Deliver Hunting Knives to Inmates in Prison

Drones are increasingly used to smuggle contraband into prisons, posing a significant security threat.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

'One in a million' malfunction rained shrapnel onto 5 Freeway near Camp Pendleton, report says

Of all days for this very low probability event to happen, why this one? What was different from the thousands of times before this event employing the same shell-fuze combination, weapons system, and highly trained Marines? There is no definitive answer to these questions.
California
MMA
fromSherdog
3 weeks ago

UFC announces partnership with FBI for 'exclusive training seminar'

The UFC and FBI are partnering to host a seminar at Quantico where elite UFC fighters will train FBI agents in mixed martial arts techniques and competition preparation.
#laser-weapons
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
3 weeks ago

Discussing Use of Force in Security: A Challenging Discussion?

Use of force in security cannot be entirely avoided but should be deployed only as a last resort when lesser options fail, requiring comprehensive training in tactics, de-escalation, and legal authority.
London food
fromianVisits
4 weeks ago

Public access to the Foulness military firing range reopens next month

Foulness Heritage Centre operates one Sunday monthly within a military firing range on Essex's Foulness Island, accessible only through security gates with pre-registration required.
US politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

The Real Reason Americans Love Guns

Power manifests differently across society, from personal gun ownership to governmental authority, shaped by individual circumstances, fears, and societal conditions.
Miscellaneous
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

The Firearms That Gave Navy SEALs an Edge in Urban Combat

Navy SEAL firearms for urban combat are specifically selected based on operational experience to provide speed, precision, and reliability in close-quarters environments where reaction time is critical.
US news
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Wild LI geezer built basement shooting range and staggering gun lab - just steps from Chaminade High School: DA

A 67-year-old Long Island man operated an illegal basement gun manufacturing and shooting range near multiple schools, possessing 10 mostly illegal firearms including homemade machine guns and thousands of rounds of ammunition.
Mental health
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

Implementing Meaningful De-Escalation Training in Your Security Program

De-escalation training reduces aggressive incidents and is a critical risk-mitigation strategy for modern security personnel and organizations.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Firearms That Required Extensive Training to Use Effectively

Military history is filled with firearms that looked formidable on paper but proved far less impressive in the hands of average troops. In many cases, the issue was not flawed engineering, but unrealistic assumptions about training and doctrine. Some weapons were built with elite users in mind, soldiers who could manage the weapon and tactical nuance at a level most forces never reached.
History
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Whoops: US military laser strike takes down CBP drone near Mexican border

The Defense Department didn't realize the drone was being flown by CBP when it shot it down, and had not first coordinated the use of the laser system with the US Federal Aviation Administration. The military hasn't been coordinating counter-drone measures with the FAA, and CBP drone operators didn't inform the military's laser unit that it was launching.
US news
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

The Sniper Systems That Performed Better in Combat Than Anyone Predicted

Snipers often discover a weapon's true potential only after it leaves the range and enters combat. Dust, cold, heat, and chaos expose weaknesses, but sometimes they reveal strengths no one planned for. Across multiple wars, certain sniper systems proved tougher, more accurate, and more versatile than expected, allowing operators to push ranges and missions far beyond the original design brief. Here, 24/7 Wall St. is taking a closer look at sniper systems that exceeded expectations in combat.
History
fromeLearning Industry
2 months ago

Utilizing VR And AR In High-Risk Scenarios For Manufacturing Training

Manufacturing environments are becoming more advanced, automated, and electrified-but they are also becoming more dangerous. High-voltage (HV) systems, robotics, advanced machinery, and tightly coupled production lines introduce risks that traditional training methods are no longer equipped to address effectively. Instructor-led classroom training, PDFs, videos, and even supervised shadowing have long been the foundation of manufacturing training. However, when the consequences of error include severe injury, fatal accidents, equipment damage, or production downtime,
Education
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

British army officer dies during live fire training in Northumberland

Capt Philip Gilbert Muldowney, a 25-year-old fire support commander in the 4th Regiment Royal Artillery, died during live-fire training at Otterburn Training Area.
Gadgets
fromSocial Media Explorer
2 months ago

Gun Maintenance Kits for Your Survivalist Bag - Social Media Explorer

A compact, prioritized maintenance kit—bore snake, multipurpose CLP, double-ended brush, and platform-specific spares—keeps firearms reliable in survival situations.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Judge And Wife Shot At Home - Above the Law

I worry about the safety of all our judges," she said. "As you work to peacefully resolve more than 1 million cases a year, you must not only feel safe, you must also be safe. Any violence against a judge or a judge's family is completely unacceptable. As public servants, you are dedicated to the rule of law.
Law
#police-shooting
#empowerment-self-defense
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Weapons That Performed Well Except For Desert, Jungle, or Arctic Conditions

On paper, many of the world's most famous weapons looked like reliable successes. In practice, desert sand, jungle humidity, and arctic cold often had other ideas. Systems that performed well in testing or early combat sometimes broke down once environmental stress became unavoidable. Here, 24/7 Wall St. is taking a closer look at how the environment, not enemy fire, can quietly expose limits that designers never fully anticipated.
World news
#suicide-prevention
New York City
fromQNS
2 months ago

Kew Gardens man sentenced to prison for possessing arsenal of illegal firearms in his apartment: DA - QNS

A Kew Gardens retiree received four years for possessing an arsenal of illegal firearms discovered after he fatally shot a would-be robber.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

How Precision Sniper Technology Reduced the Need for Massed Infantry

Infantry once relied on numbers to solve uncertainty. When soldiers could not see or hit targets precisely, the answer was more troops and more fire. Sniper technologies quietly overturned that logic. By extending range, improving accuracy, and increasing awareness, they allowed small teams to dominate space once controlled only by massed formations. Precision replaced presence, and patience became a battlefield advantage. Here, 24/7 Wall St. is taking a look at the sniper technologies that totally changed the game.
Science
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

These Dangerous Weapons Are Surprisingly Legal in America

In the United States, the right to bear arms is an important aspect of law and culture, yet many people are surprised by just how powerful certain legal-to-own weapons can be. Beyond standard guns, a range of weapons often associated with military or high-risk use are lawful under federal or state regulations, provided specific conditions are met. The legality of these highly dangerous weapons is due to a mix of constitutional rights, public safety concerns, and decades of changing legislation.
US politics
Gadgets
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Top Semi-Automatic Shotguns Chosen by American Shooters

Semi-automatic shotguns deliver reliable, low-recoil, fast-cycling performance and versatile use across hunting, sport shooting, competitive events, and home defense.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Snowmobiles, skis, and laser tag: How NATO soldiers train for Arctic assaults

The encounter took place during a recent winter combat exercise involving roughly 20 NATO troops, beginning with an assault on skis and snowmobiles before shifting into a simulated firefight using blanks and lasers instead of live ammo. The drill was part of a monthlong course led by Finland's Jaeger Brigade that trains allied forces in Arctic warfare and cold-weather survival. Business Insider observed the battle's start at a training site 75 miles north of the Arctic Circle in Finland's snow-blanketed Lapland region.
Miscellaneous
Public health
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

EXCLUSIVE: 'Firearm Influencers' Are Targeting Kids on Social Media. What Parents Should Know

Children encounter significant gun-related content online via algorithms and targeted marketing while platforms lack transparency about minors' data and exposure.
#precision-weapons
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Ghost gun legislation casts shadow over 3D printing

Buried in Part C is a provision requiring all 3D printers sold or delivered in New York to include 'blocking technology,' the company said in a blog post. This is defined as software or firmware that scans every print file through a 'firearms blueprint detection algorithm' and refuses to print anything it flags as a potential firearm or firearm component.
US politics
History
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

The Firearms That Shaped the Modern U.S. Army

Dependable, effective firearms have been central to U.S. Army success, shaping tactics, soldier effectiveness, and adaptation from early conflicts to modern warfare.
#navy-seals
Gadgets
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

The Pistols That Define American Gun Culture

Certain pistols have become American favorites because ergonomics, reliability, durability, ease of use, and widespread real-world adoption drove consumer demand and high online sales.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

This US Army drone school is training students on what it's like to be hunted

The US Army trains soldiers to operate small drones and withstand being hunted by enemy drones, shifting mindset to treat overhead threats as lethal.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

West Coast Marines want to train 500 new drone pilots a year in a crash course on everything from flying to explosions

Marines run a 15-day drone pilot course training aerial navigation, attack drone operation, and safe explosive payload preparation, aiming to certify 500 operators annually.
US news
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Meet the Rocky Mountains' Irish Police Chief: 'I would take holidays from my job in Ireland, fly over, do my firearms test and that night I was out driving a police car'

Greg Daly left banking in Ireland to become a proud police chief in a Colorado mountain town, inspired by CHiPs and lifelong martial-arts training.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Border Patrol Chief: Shooting Victim Wanted to Cause Maximum Damage' and Massacre' Agents With Handgun

The suspect also had two loaded magazines and no accessible ID. This looks like a situation where an individual wanted to do maximum damage and massacre law enforcement.
US news
US news
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Authorities determine no ongoing threat after gun discovery at Santa Cruz County school

Weapons and a mask found at Aptos High were linked to a Dec. 28 juvenile assault; no ongoing threat, investigation and safety measures are underway.
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