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 …
Brad H. lives in Las Vegas and fancies himself a car guy. Every so often he finds a car on the other side of the country that he wants to buy. Recently, Brad found a Jeep Wrangler located in Maryland to purchase. Brad uses a trusted vehicle transport company called RoadRunner Auto Transport to put …
Steve S. is a former San Diego police officer. Years ago, he was driving on the 805 freeway around midnight when he noticed a Honda sedan weaving in traffic. Thinking it could be a drunk driver Steve pulled the car over near Mesa College. He notified dispatch of the traffic stop and told them he …
Emma L. and her family were planning a dream Spanish vacation. Sadly, it turned out to be a nightmare Airbnb experience. You see, Emma planned an eight-night trip to Majorca, one of Spain’s most beautiful Islands. The family had been saving up all year for their dream Mediterranean vacation. About a year before the planned …
Morgan H. lives in Lake City, Arkansas with her young family. One afternoon, the family was sitting in the front room of their house when they saw a tornado headed right for them. “It was just getting bigger and darker,” Morgan said. “And we were just like, ‘It’s coming; we got to go.” The family …
Cedric W. is a musician from Houston, Texas. He has worked in the music industry since he was 12. Recently, he appeared on a podcast (which can be a great way to connect with fans and introduce them to your latest music). But this appearance didn’t go as planned. Because about 47 minutes into the …
One day, a quiet Memphis neighborhood turned into chaos when two men attempted to break into an elderly couple’s home. Security footage captured the forced entry in broad daylight. After breaking into the house, the two intruders beat the elderly male until he was unconscious. Then, the intruders ransacked the house looking for valuables. The …
On Sunday, July 14, 2024, more than 65,000 people packed into the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. They were there to watch the 2024 Copa America final soccer match. Many attendees paid hundreds, if not thousands of dollars for their ticket to the game. But as fans arrived at the stadium, they realized …
