Outgunned 7-1, homeowner wins firefight
A Florida man was asleep inside his home around 4 a.m. when he heard a voice at the door yell, “Sheriff’s Office!” As soon …
The new “double extortion” crime
George P. lives in Finland. Years ago, he went through a divorce and found out he had a terminal illness. George was depressed and …
Wyatt Earp’s historical lesson on gun control
In the Wild West, some frontier towns imposed strict gun laws. For example, one of the causes of the notorious gunfight at the O.K. …
Vital survival drill almost no one thinks to do
In 2020, the U.S. experienced a record-breaking year for power outages. On average, folks in the U.S. went over eight hours without electricity in …
How Russia uses low-tech methods to spy on Americans
Charles G. was an electrical engineer for the National Security Agency during the Cold War. In the late 1970s, American spies in the Soviet …
Steve Wynn, a Chinese agent?
Steve Wynn is a casino billionaire. His father was a bingo parlor operator on the east coast. At age 15, Steve sold ice cream …
Heroic German Shepherd saves man from death – twice
Marco L. enjoys the outdoors and one July he set off on a three-month-long canoe trip in Northwestern Quebec, Canada. He planned to canoe …
Shocking new crime: Thieves bulldoze historic home
Linda W. owned a house in the Old Fourth Ward area of Atlanta. The property was in a historical area. Linda bought it in …
5 tips for safely pocket-carrying your pistol
Ray G. lives in Osteen, Florida. One evening, he decided to go for a late-night walk, so he took his pistol with him. He …
Why you should never “clean and drive”
Early one morning, police in Florida responded to a report of a hit-and-run accident near a hospital. Responding officers noticed a damaged red Pontiac …