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Home invasions are the dominant theme in dime-a-dozen horror movies released each fall. But the reality of a home invasion is far from entertaining. And when they happen, they can occur in a series, sometimes targeting specific demographics or regions. For example, the Seattle Police Department believes the same group of three to seven young men are responsible for a string of home invasions in the south Seattle area during the summer of 2023. One homeowner recalled that the intruders p …

The first Monday of September marks Labor Day for Americans. It's a long weekend to cookout, hang by the pool, or go shooting with the family. However, you choose to spend the holiday weekend, we can all agree that labor is something to celebrate. American Labor produces things like grills and burgers. It fixes your AC unit when it goes out. It manufactures guns, ammo, and armor. And it's how you earn the money you need to trade for those things. As Americans, we also have better labor …

Several years before the attack on Pearl Harbor, the US Navy was designing a class of fast battleships that would prepare them for a potential war with Japan. Almost four years after the attack, Japan officially surrendered to the Allied forces on the quarterdeck of one of those battleships, the USS Missouri. A Brief History of Made in USA As Americans celebrate Victory over Japan Day or VJ Day, we wanted to reflect on the significance of the phrase Made in USA and how that sort of forw …

Could a New Bill Ban Level IV Body Armor on the Federal Level? In 2023, a significant bill aimed at banning the civilian purchase of Level IV body armor was introduced but ultimately did not advance beyond the committee stage. Fast forward to 2024, and a new legislative effort is making waves with a renewed push to restrict the availability of this high-level protective gear to the general public. Be aware of H.R.8388, a bill to prohibit the purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanc …

Let's talk about shotguns. They're like the Swiss Army knives of the firearm world - versatile, powerful, and always ready to impress. But what happens when they come face-to-face with body armor, specifically the Spartan Armor Systems® Flex Fused Core™ Soft Level IIIA body armor? Well, let's just say it's not exactly a fair fight. Spartan Armor: The Unyielding Guardian The Flex Fused Core™ Soft Level IIIA body armor panel is no ordinary armor. It's a testament to Ameri …