Marriott International was the victim of one of the largest cyberattacks in history. Over four years, hackers stole about 500 million records from Marriott’s Starwood Hotels reservation system. According to Marriott, about 327 million of the accounts included passport details. Hackers exposed the personal data of customers including their credit card numbers. In 2020, two …

By now, you are familiar with the Colonial Pipeline cyber-attack. In this case, hackers used a ransomware attack to take the pipeline offline. Colonial Pipeline’s main gas line carries gasoline and diesel to the U.S. east coast. The attack and subsequent shortage caused more than 1,000 gas stations to run out of fuel. And two …

Pam B. is a member of a search and rescue organization in New Hampshire. She is an experienced hiker who enjoyed hiking in the snow. One day, Pam planned to go on a hike that she’d done many times before. There was snow in the forecast, so she planned to go early and get back …

As you know, widespread gasoline shortages rocked parts of the U.S. The Colonial Pipeline shutdown was one of the most disruptive cyberattacks in history. At the peak, more than 16,200 gas stations were experiencing shortages. In Washington, D.C. 88% of gas stations had no fuel. Some customers in the parking lots sat there on empty, …

The military depends on their training, toughness, and ability to overcome challenges. But, this isn’t to say that they also aren’t equipped with the best gear money can buy. They have state-of-the-art weapons and gear that helps them get the job done. And one example that highlights the strength of our military and their weapons …

A group of criminals in St. Tammany Parish, LA were arrested after they went dumpster diving. This criminal ring was targeting trash from a local loan business – one of those “cash now” places. The group rummaged through the trash to gather personal information about customers. They used this information to either steal existing credit …

Ako A. lives in the Iraqi city of Kirkuk with his wife and four children. He was part of the forces fighting against ISIS militants. When it came time to buy a car, Ako went to a local auction. After looking around, he found an early 1990’s BMW and paid $10,000 for the car. One …

Norris Fisher sold $4 million worth of property during his career… But, none of the sales he made were legal. He stole people’s property out from underneath them using forged documents and fake credentials. Here’s an example of the type of crimes Norris and his criminal friends commit: One day, John S. of Fort Worth, …

Federal background checks are required to buy guns from a licensed dealer. But what happens to the paperwork you fill out to buy a gun? What happens with your ATF Form 4473?: Form 4473 is the form that you fill out to buy a gun from a licensed dealer. It’s a few pages long and …

For over five years, a man known as the AK-47 Bandit robbed at least seven banks. The FBI gave the man the name because he wore a dark balaclava ski mask, body armor, and black gloves, and carried an AK-47 rifle with a drum magazine during his robberies. During one of his robberies, he shot …

During Operation Snipe, personnel from the British 45th Commando Group cleared a remote area of the Afghan mountains. Over 1,000 British personnel were part of the operation. Their goal was to search, clear and, destroy Taliban hideouts in the mountains. During the operation, they discovered a massive cave network and a huge arms cache. The …

According to defectors, North Korea’s cyber army has about 7,000 hackers. Their job is to wreak havoc on the country’s enemies. Recently, North Korean hackers targeted cybersecurity researchers in the U.S. North Korean hackers set up a fake cybersecurity company called SecuriElite. They also created fake social media accounts on Twitter and LinkedIn. Their goal …

There is a quote that says, “You can’t help getting older, but you don’t have to get old.” This is especially true for one Syracuse, NY couple… Harry and Ethel B. were in their 70’s when they started to have health issues. Harry was legally blind and used a wheelchair to get around, and Ethel …

When it comes to famous gun instructors, many people think of names such as Jeff Cooper or Massad Ayoob. Yet, one name that is often forgotten is Ed McGivern. Ed McGivern was an exhibition shooter, a shooting instructor, and an author. He loved to wow a crowd with his shooting skills. One of his tricks …

Waking up in the morning and taking a shower is a routine for many people – but not David W. David claims that he hasn’t showered in over 12 years. But it’s not because he’s homeless or lives deep in nature and away from civilized society. No… David is a chemical engineer in Boston, who …

Recently, prosecutors indicted a man who tampered with his former employer’s computer system. But this wasn’t just any computer system… Wyatt T. of Kansas, was an employee at the Post Rock Water District. The utility company provides water to more the 1,500 customers in eight Kansas counties. Part of Wyatt’s job was to log into …

Just west of Portland, Maine sits a rural town called Buxton. Around 3 a.m. one morning Eric B., and his wife Missy, heard a noise inside their Buxton home. The couple, who are both tour guides and avid hunters knew exactly what to do. Missy dialed 911 as Eric grabbed his gun and flashlight. He …

The pandemic was a wake-up call for people all over the world. Folks who never thought about food storage or stocking up on supplies now hoard toilet paper. The pandemic has also increased interest in raising chickens as a source of eggs or meat. According to Nancy S., owner of Cackle Hatchery, “We are swamped …

I’m a huge fan of the 1911 and own several of them. The 1911 was invented by John Browning and made by the Colt firearm company. It’s one of the most famous and recognized military handguns of all time. Recently, a 1911 carried during the Battle of Iwo Jima went up for auction. The Colt …

William K. was involved in a dispute with one of his neighbors over damage that occurred to a vehicle. During the disagreement, a female who lives with William was struck in the head with a shovel by the other man. William then shot the man with the shovel. Now, I’m not a lawyer but this …

In 2020, there were over 21 million background checks for the sale of firearms. It’s estimated that 40% of those, or about 8.4 million are first-time gun buyers. This means there are about 8.4 million people who not only bought a firearm, but needed to buy ammunition as well. At even a box or two …

A 14-year-old Phoenix, Arizona teen showed the vital importance of confidence in your shooting skills. One afternoon, the teen was at home babysitting his younger siblings (ages 8 and 12). At first, a female knocked on the front door, but the teen didn’t recognize the woman so he refused to answer the door. A short …

If you are ever shooting, and the gun slips from your hands, let it fall to the ground. Never try to catch the gun midair because if you grab the trigger… well… it could end badly. A Burley, Idaho man who we will call Fred learned this lesson the hard way. One afternoon, he was …

A South Carolina criminal recently broke into the home of a senior couple and attacked them. It started when the suspect knocked on the back door of the home and asked the couple if they had seen his missing dog. While talking, the suspect attacked the 79-year-old wife. He knocked her to the ground and …