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You'll Have to Shoot Me”: Homeowner Does Just That During Tense Break-In
HANLEY HILLS, MO — In the early hours of September 17, 2024, a man was shot by a homeowner after breaking into a residence in Hanley Hills and threatening the family inside. The intruder, Cedric Marshall, 38, has been charged with first-degree burglary and fourth-degree assault following the incident. According to the North County Police Cooperative, officers responded to a…
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Mississippi Mother Shoots Escaped Monkey Over Safety Fears
A Mississippi mother shot and killed an escaped Rhesus monkey in her yard after a truck crash released the primates along Interstate 59. The incident has sparked ongoing concerns about public safety, animal containment, and the risks of transporting research animals through residential areas. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE HEIDELBERG, MS…
Smith & Wesson Unveils PowerPort-Equipped Shield X Carry Comp for Concealed Carry Market
MARYVILLE, TN — Smith & Wesson has announced the launch of the new Performance Center M&P9 Shield X Carry Comp, a premium concealed carry pistol designed to enhance the popular Shield X platform with upgraded features and improved shootability. Chambered in 9mm, the new PC Shield X Carry Comp offers…
Domestic Abuse Survivor Cleared In Fatal Shooting Of Child’s Father
A Birmingham woman who fatally shot the father of her child during a violent altercation was acquitted of capital murder. The jury found that she acted in self-defense after enduring years of abuse. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE BIRMINGHAM, AL (4-minute read) — A Jefferson County jury has acquitted 27-year-old Tykirel…
Buy Now or Pay More Later? Winchester to Raise Ammo Prices 3-8% Starting January 1, 2026
EAST ALTON, IL — Winchester Ammunition has notified customers of a planned price increase of 3% to 8% on all ammunition products, effective January 1, 2026. The change will apply to all shipments, including current backorders, according to a customer letter issued October 29. The company attributes the increase to sustained…
Flying with Guns Episodes 30 & 31: Spirit Airlines Check-In Goes Wrong One Day, Perfect the Next
These two back-to-back flights show just how inconsistent the airline firearm check-in process can be depending on who’s working the counter. On October 30, 2025, I arrived at the Spirit Airlines counter to declare my firearms — a process I do nearly every week. But this time, it went completely off…
Loose Monkey from Lab Truck Shot by Mississippi Homeowner in Early Morning Scare
JASPER COUNTY, MS — A woman in rural Mississippi was forced to open fire on an aggressive monkey after it entered her yard early Saturday morning, following a truck crash that released several research primates from Tulane University. Jessica, a resident living off Highway 503 near Heidelberg, recounted the tense encounter…