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These pistol sights are literal life savers
One day, two Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officers responded to the home of a man who was having a mental illness issue. The man’s sister had called police saying that he hadn’t slept in days and was threatening to kill himself. The sister had left the home to call police because she was scared and there were …
Which barrel is best for your gun?
The shotgun is the utility weapon of firearms… It’s useful for hunting and home defense, it’s easy to shoot, and requires less skill than a rifle. The first major use of issued shotguns by the U.S. military occurred during the Philippine-American War. U.S. troops engaged in close quarters combat with natives who fought a guerrilla-style …
Beware: Wal-Mart’s Orwellian data collection methods
As I’m sure you know, Walmart is the world’s largest company by revenue with over $548.7 billion. They are also the largest private employer in the world with over 2.2 million employees. But Walmart is always trying to compete with Amazon. One of the ways they are doing this is by bringing more technology to …
Does CAPTCHA do more harm than good?
With cyber-attacks at an all-time high – and growing – one method many websites use to keep hackers out is CAPTCHA. CAPTCHA is a security verification process that stands for “Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart.” Yes, it’s a mouthful. It requires humans to enter information, and websites use it …
Should you choose serrated or straight edged blades?
Richard O. was at home one evening when two men knocked at his front door… When Richard opened the door, the men grabbed him and pushed him inside. The men demanded money and shoved Richard towards the kitchen. One of the men held Richard in the kitchen at gunpoint, while the other one ran upstairs …
Samuel Morse: godfather of cyber hackers?
Morse Code is over 150 years old. It was invented by Samuel Morse in the 1830s. In 1844, Morse appeared before Congress to show off his machine. And the first public message was transmitted on May 24, 1844. It was “What God hath wrought.” But as old as it is, Morse Code is still used …
3 Generator tips for when there’s a blackout
Randy J. of Katy, Texas is a retired refinery worker. He purchased a 2021 Ford F-150 to replace his 2010 F-150. The model purchased by Randy has an onboard generator. An onboard generator gives you the ability to use the truck like a mobile generator that can produce up to 7.2 kW of power. Randy …
What the CIA knew about Afghanistan, and when they knew it
It took less than a week for Taliban fighters to take control of 10 provincial Afghan capitals. But even before the withdrawal started, the CIA predicted the Taliban would take control. According to Timothy Bergreen, a former staff member of the House Intelligence Committee: “The business of intelligence is not to say you know on …
How to stop from getting fleeced by online fraudsters
Over two years, four brothers from New York scammed Amazon out of nearly $19 million. You see, on Amazon’s Vendor Central, merchants act as wholesalers. Amazon buys its products from the wholesalers and resells them to customers at a markup. Knowing this, the four brothers created a wholesale business they used to over-ship products to …
Brutal story of why never to use a debit card
33% of U.S. adults have experienced identity theft. In 2019 alone, 14.4 million consumers were victims of identity fraud. That’s about 1 in 15 people. Dave C. is one of many Americans whose life was ruined by identity theft. Dave was doing well for himself before things went badly. He had a high-end job making …
These simple stickers may spread wicked viruses
Quick response codes or QR codes are small barcodes that can be scanned by smartphone cameras. The codes direct the user to a particular website. For example, restaurants use QR codes for customers to scan on their phones to read the menu. About 85% of smartphone users have scanned a QR code at least once. …
Cyber-security lessons from the world’s best “black hat” hackers
Black Hat Briefings is a cybersecurity conference held each year in Las Vegas. The conference provides security consulting to hackers, businesses, and governments around the world. The conference routinely draws a “who’s who” of hackers. In fact, it’s not uncommon for attendees to get hacked while at the conference. The joke is the only way …
Stranded & fighting crocodiles on a car roof for 5 Days
Charlie W. and Bryce M. took a fishing trip in the Kimberley Region of Australia. On the trip, their vehicle became stuck in the mud. As the men tried to free the vehicle, they had a close encounter with a crocodile. This forced the two men and their dog to get on the roof of …
How to make your pistol even more of a workhorse
Many shooters like to add accessories to their guns. You can take a stock firearm and make it capable of doing a lot more. But sometimes it can be taken too far, and you can end up breaking the law. You should (obviously) never change, convert or accessorize any weapon to make it illegal – …
How to know if a burglar is casing your home
Police in Broward County, Florida recently arrested a couple for burglary. But this couple wasn’t breaking into homes without doing their homework. They posed as employees of the local power company, targeting elderly victims and claiming to need to look around the property. In some cases, one of the criminals would distract the victim while …
Do you need a brush gun?
Ernest P. lives in Asheville with his family… One day, he was working in his driveway with his daughter when a neighbor called to say a bear was heading his way. Ernest went inside his home and grabbed a .30-30 hunting rifle. He stepped outside and shot the bear, killing it. But the shooting outraged …
Are you in the crosshairs of a private spy?
You’re probably familiar with the case of Harvey Weinstein. He’s the Hollywood movie mogul convicted of sexual assault who received a sentence of 23 years in a New York prison. But what you might not be familiar with are the private spies Weinstein employed to try to win his court case. He hired the private …
120-pound Rottweiler shoots owner with shotgun
Tex G. loaded up his truck with his shotgun and three dogs and headed out to the desert to go rabbit hunting. When he was just west of Las Cruces, New Mexico, Tex was blasted in the chest by his own shotgun… And the shooter was his 120-pound Rottweiler. The shotgun was laying on the …
Pastor sells stolen gun to little old lady
A Greenville, Tennessee woman was shopping at a church sale when she saw what she believed to be an air-soft gun. The woman purchased the gun, but when she got home she took a closer look at it. She told police she realized that the gun was a Glock 23 with a full magazine and …
Size matters or does it? (best pistol frame for you)
Mark D. is a police officer in Illinois… He worked at a local high school about 100 miles west of Chicago where he became acquainted with current and former students. One morning, around 8 am, students were preparing for a graduation ceremony. This was when a 19-year old former student entered the school and began …
79-year-old grandma takes down intruder with her revolver
A true hero doesn’t need recognition for their actions. Gwendolyn A. is a perfect example of this. When local news outlets tried to talk to her about the heroic actions she refused. The 79-year old woman was at her Georgia home around noon one day when a burglar tried to get inside. She said she …
How to quickly access your gun while in a car
Nick M. lives in Fairbanks, Alaska. One evening, he was standing in line at a Holiday Gas Station when he noticed something suspicious. A young man walked into the store with a knife in his hand. Nick said, “I kind of backed up a little bit to see what he was going to do, but …
Australian man barely survives, should have had this
Lachlan M. was a college student who borrowed his parents Jeep to explore the Western Australian coast. But when Lachlan veered off the main road to explore the mudflats, the trip took a dangerous turn. He thought the ground would be solid enough for the Jeep, but he was wrong. After his vehicle became stuck, …
Why Navy SEALs love holographic sights
In 2003, when U.S. forces moved into Iraq, military leaders worried that retreating Iraqi soldiers would destroy infrastructure. Specifically, there was concern that Iraqi forces would blow up the Mukatayin Dam (a hydroelectric dam located northeast of Baghdad). Destroying the dam would cut off power to the surrounding area, cause massive flooding that could lead …