What Happens When I Call 911?

As adrenaline pumped into my bloodstream, I felt the beginning of tremors in my hands. Cold sweat appeared on my brow, and my breathing became shallow. Then, I heard the voice: 911. What’s your emergency? As a teenager scooping ice cream after school at the local Baskin Robbins, I wasn’t prep...

By Richard Johnson

Tennessee Lawmakers Send Expanded Home Defense Bill to Governor’s Desk

NASHVILLE, TN — Tennessee lawmakers gave final approval to legislation expanding the legal protections for residents who use deadly force to defend against violent intruders inside their homes. The Senate concurred in the House version on April 23, 2026, sending Senate Bill 1847 to the governor...

By Luke McCoy

Oregon Apartment Resident Shoots Axe-Wielding Intruder Trying to Break Through Door

MEDFORD, ORE. – An early morning break-in attempt ended in gunfire Tuesday after a man tried to force his way into a neighbor’s apartment with an axe in the 600 block of South Oakdale Avenue. As reported by KDRV News, officers were dispatched around 4:55 a.m. following a report of a p...

By Luke McCoy

An Ounce of Prevention – Avoiding Injuries and Emergencies

As preppers, we sometimes tend to concentrate on the more extreme end of things, like EMP or mass casualty events. In doing so, we often overlook the far more common, though mundane, situations that can arise. If we’re being realistic, we’re far more likely to be injured working around the ho...

By Jim Cobb

Suspected Home Invader Shot After Crashing Car, Breaking Into Houston Home

This content is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without the express permission of GunsAmerica.com and BAAANG Media LLC. Suspected Home Invader Shot After Crashing Car, Breaking Into Houston Home Police also confirmed that there is no indication the two individuals knew each other, suggestin...

By Larry Z

5.56 vs .223: What's the Actual Difference?

This question shows up at gun counters more than just about anything else. Someone grabs a box of ammo, notices it says .223 Remington, but their barrel is marked 5.56 NATO, and suddenly they are wondering if they made a mistake. I have watched this exact scenario play out dozens of times, and ho...

By Sam.S

LAPD: Homeowner and Hooded Suspects Exchange Fire During 2 A.M. Camaro Theft Attempt

WOODLAND HILLS, CA — An attempted car theft turned into a shootout early Friday morning when a homeowner exchanged gunfire with two suspects trying to steal his Chevrolet Camaro, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Officers responded to the 5500 block of Fallbrook Avenue around 2 a....

By Luke McCoy
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