The Iran-Contra Affair was a political scandal that rocked the U.S. between 1981 and 1986. U.S. officials were selling arms to Iran and planned to use the proceeds from the sales to fund the Contras, a rebel group in Nicaragua. In addition, the U.S. administration justified the arms shipments as an attempt to free seven …

In 1968, a Soviet Golf-II class submarine left the port of Petropavlovsk, on a peacetime patrol northeast of Hawaii. The sub, called K-129, was carrying three nuclear-armed ballistic missiles. Then, soon after leaving port, the sub and its entire crew were lost. The Soviets started search efforts but were never able to find the sunken …

Jim Clark was a Marine, gunsmith, and ammo reloading expert. After serving in World War II, Jim returned home and started reloading his own ammunition to save money. He was a competitive shooter and retail ammo at the time was terrible. Plus, Jim wanted ammo that was designed for competitions. He wanted the perfect bullet …

Kendra S. was a typical 12-year-old kid, but she did something that even many adults won’t do when it comes to home defense. You see, Kendra was by herself at her Oklahoma home when she heard someone banging on the front door. Soon after, Kendra heard the glass on the front door shatter, and an …

Tom R. served in the U.S. Military, witnessing firsthand the role suppressors play on the battlefield. During a late-night raid, twenty U.S. soldiers deployed on a mission to capture a high-value target. U.S. forces believed they would encounter about five to eight Taliban fighters, but when the soldiers arrived, they were met by 40 to …

Redbox Automated Retail was a video rental and streaming company founded in 2002 and based in Illinois. The company made a name for itself with automated DVD rental kiosks and was a rival to the video store of Blockbuster. At its peak, Redbox had more than 43,000 kiosks around the U.S. with revenue of $1.97 …

EOTech is a U.S. company that manufactures firearm optics, and sights. Their products are often used by the military, law enforcement, and civilians. The company’s holographic sights reflect an LED dot off a lens. It uses a laser to project a reticle onto a film inside the sight. The design of the optic provides faster …

John T. is an avid gun owner who owns several guns, including a Sig Sauer .300 short-barrel rifle. Soon after purchasing the rifle, John added accessories, starting with a thermal sight and adding a suppressor. After putting on the accessories John took the rifle to the shooting range. At first, he fired about 20 rounds …

About 45% of all the crimes that occur at hotels are property crime – typically people’s belongings being stolen. One of the most notable examples of this type of hotel crime occurred a few years back in London. Thieves targeted the electronic locking safes in hotel rooms. According to police, the gang had insider knowledge …

Like many schools, Blanchard Elementary School in McClain County, Texas has deputies that serve as school resource officers. Last year, a McClain County Deputy was at the school seated on a wooden bench and was handing out stickers to several students. At one point, the deputy stopped to help a child zip up their jacket… …

Wade’s Gun Shop is located in Bellevue, Washington. The store has been in business since 1988 and includes an indoor shooting range. Manny R. is a construction worker in Bellevue, Washington. One evening he was at home when he and his kids started feeling sick. But they couldn’t figure out the source of their illness. …

Damon R. is a homeowner and a legal gun owner in his early 20s, and lives in San Antonio, Texas. Around 6 p.m. one evening, he heard what sounded like someone trying to break into his home through a window on the side of the house. Damon retrieved his firearm and fired two rounds at …

Mystic Valley Elder Services is a non-profit organization located in Massachusetts that provides care to adults over the age of 60. They serve more than 11 communities in the Boston area and offer a range of services from home care to technology access for seniors. The majority of funding for the organization comes from federal, …

Stephen M. is a middle-aged motorcyclist, and concealed carry permit holder. A few years ago, Stephen attended a motorcycle club event in North Carolina. It was the 10th anniversary celebration for the Queens of Chrome Motorcycle Club. During the celebration, Stephen said another man acted aggressively toward him and physically attacked him three different times. …

The majority of American consumers have purchased items from Chinese e-commerce websites such as Temu, Shein, or AliExpress. In fact, in 2024, more than 70% of Americans had shopped at one of these Chinese marketplaces. Temu alone has more than 80 million active users in the U.S. So, like many people, Mary J. used Temu …

Paul K. is a Trooper with the Utah Highway Patrol. He has always made officer safety a priority in his career even when it might be inconvenient. To that end, Paul has been an advocate for officers to wear body armor. But, one day, Paul was planning to work an overtime shift where troopers worked …

One day, a couple in Citrus County, Florida was at home when a man knocked on their door carrying an AR-15-style rifle. The man said he was a Citrus County Sheriff’s Deputy, but the couple was suspicious of the man. He then forced his way inside and held the couple at gunpoint. The male victim …

There are about 3,000 federal firearm license holders in the state of Florida, and Chris S. is one of them. You see, Chris owns Gulf Coast Gun & Outdoors in Milton. He’s a local business owner and outspoken critic of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). At one point Christ testified in …

Chris J. lives in Pender County, NC, and his family owns a large piece of land where they often hunt. The private property is located next to the Holly Shelter Game Land which is a popular place for hunters to go. One Saturday, Chris’s nephew ran into a group of hunters trespassing on the family’s …

Martin L. was visiting Budapest, Hungary during the winter holidays. While there, his brother purchased him a session at a shooting range as a birthday gift. At the shooting range, Martin decided to shoot several weapons. And after getting comfortable shooting a few guns Martin decided to shoot a .454-caliber pistol. As you know, this …

Daniel O. was a member of the Las Vegas Athletic Club and went to the gym regularly. But a few months ago, the 34-year-old man went to the gym to kill people. Police are unsure of the motive, but Daniel had a history of drugs which may have led to irrational thoughts. Daniel walked into …

These days, there are three main tech companies that dominate the industry. Apple, Google, and Microsoft are a part of our everyday lives. Many people put all their data and trust into one company such as Google. This is exactly what Dylan M. did. He used multiple Google services, from YouTube to Gmail, and was …

Matthew H. lived in England and for five years he targeted multiple women with stalking. The way he harassed his victims was by creating fake social media accounts on platforms such as Instagram. Then he would reach out to their families to gain information about the victim. He would pose as a friend and would …

Patrice Lumumba was an African nationalist, who served as the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1961. The Congo had previously been under Belgian colonial rule. Patrice had been elected the leader of the Congo and demanded full independence. He had left-leaning political views and some countries believed he was …