John T. and some friends went shooting one day near Bend, Oregon. After shooting, the group set about cleaning their guns. The problem was they were also drinking bourbon – a really bad idea. Sure enough, while cleaning his gun, John accidentally pulled the trigger and shot himself in the left leg. Inexplicably, he tried …
Olympic National Forest is located 100 miles west of Seattle, Washington, and covers over 600,000 acres. It has a landscape that varies from rainforest to the high peaks of Mount Washington. One day, while hiking with a friend through the Olympic National Forest, Richard A. fell more than 1,200 feet down a ravine on Mount …
It’s estimated that about 65% of law enforcement agencies in the U.S. equip officers with Glock pistols. But the Winter Haven police department dumped nearly $40,000 worth of Glock pistols after two incidents. The department initially gave officers the .45-caliber Glock Model 37. But soon after getting the new guns, two of the ninety pistols …
There are about five billion social media users in the world (about 60% of the world’s population). And Facebook is the most popular social media platform in the world with over three billion users. Since social media is popular around the world, the CIA uses it to recruit people who are willing to spy. Recently, …
Lachhiman Gurung was a World War II soldier from Nepal who fought for the British during the war. He was awarded the Victoria Cross for his heroic actions during the war. Born in Nepal in 1917, he and a friend enlisted in the British Army in 1940. Even though he didn’t meet the British military …
The attack on Israel by Hamas led to the deaths of thousands of innocent people, and over 230 Israelis and foreign nationals were taken hostage. As of February 12th, 2024, Hamas still held 134 hostages, many of whom are elderly and suffer from medical issues. In early 2024, Israel reached an agreement with Hamas to …
Will Rogers once said, “Ammunition beats persuasion when you are looking for freedom.” And it’s clear that ammunition is the key to winning any war. But in the case of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, ammunition storage is a deadly issue. It’s estimated that Russia has lost over 6,000 tanks during the war in Ukraine. One …
Every year, over 250,000 U.S. homes suffer damage from frozen water pipes. Even if you live in a moderate climate, cold temperatures can cause pipes to freeze. Richard S. had a good heart according to his family. He was part of the Greatest Generation and fought for his country during World War II. The elderly …
Joe B. was visiting his parents in Foster City, California, and spending the night at their home. Around 4:15 a.m. Joe awoke after hearing a noise in the house. “I heard the noise coming from the front door. I heard clicking, rattling of the door handle.” “I woke up my father, and told him someone’s …
David M. lived in Hermit’s Peak Calf Canyon in New Mexico. The 64-year-old had lived in the area for over two decades in a cabin he built himself. In 2022, a wildfire in the area burned over 160 square miles and David was one of about 15,000 people who were ordered to evacuate because of …