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Accidental “Walmart gunman” shoots 3 shoppers with a single bullet
Michael W. was shopping at a Georgia Walmart when his lack of a holster changed lives. Around noon, Michael was carrying his concealed gun and shopping. But he didn’t have the gun in a holster. According to police, “The gun was in his waistband, not holstered and loaded.” Then, while walking the aisle shopping, the …
Disaster prep for apartments or small homes
Adam R. works and lives in Fort Myers, Florida. He moved to the city about a year ago to be closer to work and to have a view of the water. He lives in a 50-unit apartment complex but has lived in Florida most of his life and has survived plenty of hurricanes. When Adam …
How to get your lost guns back
Jake T. lives in Natick, Massachusetts. One day, he called the police to report that he had lost his pistol. Around midnight, he said he had accidentally left his pistol on the roof of his car and drove off. The problem was that Jake thought he lost the pistol near an elementary school. Natick police, …
Day-old gun owner kills violent intruder
Yuhui Z. and her husband live in Modesto, California and they wanted a gun for self-defense. Amazingly, the day after Yuhui purchased a revolver an intruder broke into her house. Around 10 p.m. an intoxicated intruder entered the house where Yuhui and her husband live. Her husband confronted the intruder as soon as he came …
3 strategies for when a thug goes for your gun
Marlene R. was a police sergeant in Bradley, Illinois. One evening, around 10 p.m. she and another officer responded to a noise complaint at a motel. After talking to motel staff, the sergeant and other officer learned that one of the people in the motel room was wanted for outstanding warrants. When the officers went …
What to do about banks refusing to return your stolen money
In the past few years, payment apps like Venmo and Zelle have exploded in popularity. These apps are fast, free, and easy to use. This makes it convenient for customers. Millions of people use the apps to send and transfer money. Last year alone, people used Zelle to send over $490 billion. But the popularity …
Warning: Hackers are reading your chats
Comm100 Live Chat is one company that created a platform that connects businesses with customers. It allows them to converse via live chat, audio, video, text, and other methods. The service also provides a self-service option. It allows customers to ask basic questions and receive generic answers. The Comm100 service helps companies offer 24/7 customer …
3 ways thieves are stealing gas at the pumps
So far in 2022 there has been about a 20% increase in the cost of gas compared to last year, and many states hit record-high prices. The high cost of gasoline has led to an increase in gas thefts from stations – one in four gas station owners says fuel thefts have been rising in …
3 ways to survive an assassination attempt
As most people know, Shinzo Abe was a former prime minister of Japan. As a member of Japan’s House of Representatives, he was speaking at a political event in Nara City, Japan on July 8th, 2022. While speaking, he was shot from behind at close range. The assassin fired his first shot but missed, the …
Highway robbery? (500% spike in travel fraud reported)
Bonnie R. is a rewards member of a popular airline. She has a credit card she got through the airline to rack up miles for her spending. She had recently been diagnosed with cancer and was saving up her points to travel during the holidays with her family. But Bonnie soon realized that all her …
How to survive an assault in a parking garage
Michelle H. works at the Key Bank building in Cleveland, OH. The 60-year-old woman always parks her vehicle in a parking garage between the Marriott Hotel and Key Bank Tower. One evening around 8:30 p.m., Michelle took her dinner break and went to her car to do some reading. According to Michelle, “Before I knew …
How the Russians killed Afghans with gunpowder stew
The Soviet-Afghan War was a ten-year conflict between Afghan insurgent groups and the Soviet Union. The insurgents were backed by countries including the U.S., Saudi Arabia, China, and the United Kingdom. It’s estimated that between 500,000 and 2 million Afghans were killed in the fighting. Millions more fled the country. Some historians believe that the …
How to prevent data hijacking at 30,000 feet
Steven P. is a journalist and author who has written for the Washington Post and the New York Times. Even though he used his computer for work, Steve didn’t worry about his online security. He said, “I’ve got nothing to hide. And who would want to know what I’m up to, anyway?” Steve is a …
Graduation party massacre thwarted by female concealed carrier
Violent crime in the U.S. is out of control. This is one reason why gun ownership among females is on the rise. In fact, a study from Harvard University shows that 42% of gun owners in the U.S. are females. Between January 2019 and April 2021 more than 3.5 million women became gun owners. One …
How this family survived 14 hellish days in their “bunker”
Sasha and Olena D. lived in Bucha, Ukraine when the invasion started. The couple and their children had nowhere to go as Russia began bombing. When the invasion started in February the Russians destroyed schools, stores, and homes. Sasha and Olena retreated with their kids to the basement of their three-story home. They planned to …
Direct impingement or gas piston?
It’s estimated that Americans own over 20 million AR-15 style firearms, which is awesome. When you hear politicians talk about these firearms, they often mention that these rifles are weapons of war. But what politicians forget is that many firearms were first designed for war. For example, your grandfather’s favorite hunting rifle may have been …
Your doctor’s office is filled with malicious spies
Shield Health Care Group is a provider of MRIs and related medical imaging services. A few of the company’s clients include the New England Patriots and Boston Celtics. In early 2022, the Massachusetts company reported a data theft that affected over 2 million people with the affected patients seen at 56 different facilities. One medical …
Consider carrying in the cross draw position?
A Texas family returned home one evening after forgetting something at their house. The wife, who was driving the vehicle, ran inside to grab something while the husband sat in the passenger seat with the two kids in the backseat. While the family was sitting in their vehicle, two 16-year-olds approached the SUV and tried …
How the U.S. spied on China’s war games
In early August, China’s military conducted military drills intending to intimidate Taiwan. The military show of force was not only directed at Taiwan but also the U.S. Chinese officials were upset that U.S. politicians visited the island because China considers Taiwan to be its territory. During the drills, the Chinese used missiles, ships, and airplanes …
How to eavesdrop on hackers’ latest plans to scam you
In 1997, most companies didn’t make internet security a priority. The internet had only become mainstream a few years prior, and companies didn’t understand security or how hackers would target them. So, Jeff Moss decided to create an event that would give hackers the chance to share their ideas. This is when the Black Hat …
How “Hollywood door breaching” can get you killed
Around 9:20 P.M. one evening, two armed robbers entered a smoke shop in Fresno, California. The incident took place at a Pipes R Us shop, and it was all caught on surveillance footage. According to Fresno Police, the department was alerted to shots being fired in the area of the smoke shop. Detectives determined that …
3 Ways to halt the latest smart phone scam
In 2021, over 47 billion spam texts were sent and there was a 146% increase in the number of complaints about spam texts. In fact, robotexts are now more common than robocalls. A few weeks ago, Brad S. woke up to a text message one morning. The message wasn’t from family or a co-worker. Rather, …
The pros and cons of chest holsters
Steve S. was working as a San Diego Police Officer when he made a routine traffic stop. He was driving his police cruiser on the freeway when he noticed a Honda weaving in traffic. Steve believed that the driver could be intoxicated, so he pulled the vehicle over. He advised dispatch of his location and …
The truth about license plate readers and your privacy
Mark M. is a lawyer in Kansas City. He was driving home from a doctor’s appointment when his car was suddenly blocked front and back by police. According to Mark, one of the police officers approached his car with his gun drawn. Mark said, “He did not point it at me, but it was definitely …