Handheld or Weapon-Mounted…Either Way, You Need to Carry a Light
By Dave Spaulding Most of the time I spent on patrol was on the night shift. Flashlights — what are now commonly called “handheld white lights” or “tactical illuminators” — were the size of a tail pipe and just as likely to be used as an impact weapon. I used my light in this fashion […]
Elderly Idaho Woman Fatally Shoots Bigger, Stronger Home Invader
What happens when a frail, elderly woman faces off against a much larger, physically stronger young man who’s attacking her? If she has a gun in hand, she might just shoot him if he doesn’t leave. That’s what happened in Buckfoot, Idaho as gallant Derek Condon, 39, tried to victimize an old woman in her […]
Canadian Cops’ Advice: Leave Your Keys By The Door For Car Thieves
Facing rising crime including car thefts, the Toronto Police are trying to help families come up with ways to improve safety. But, one of their tips is rightfully getting all of the criticism and mockery it deserves. And more. "Toronto Police advise the public to reduce the risk of home invasions aimed at car theft […]
NYPD Doesn’t Want to Disclose How Many Gun Permits They’ve Issued…For Some Reason
The number of New Yorkers petitioning to arm themselves with guns — both at home and on the streets — more than doubled last year, according to new data on NYPD license and permit applications obtained by Gothamist. But the NYPD will not say how many gun license and concealed carry permit applications it has […]