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Concealed Nation We Are Responsible Carry
- Why We Carry: Man Kills Wife, Stepdaughter in DSS Parking Lot Before Taking Own Lifeby Brandon Curtis on February 21, 2025 at 15:14
A domestic violence case in Kannapolis, NC, took a deadly turn when a man fatally shot his wife and stepdaughter in a DSS parking lot before taking his own life. The suspect had been previously charged with domestic assault and was under a protective order. Police are investigating how he obtained the firearm used in the shooting. The post Why We Carry: Man Kills Wife, Stepdaughter in DSS Parking Lot Before Taking Own Life appeared first on Concealed Nation. Continue reading Why We Carry: Man Kills Wife, Stepdaughter in DSS Parking Lot Before Taking Own Life at Concealed Nation.
- Texas Birthday Party Turns Violent as Angry Neighbor Opens Fire, Partygoers Return Fireby Brandon Curtis on February 20, 2025 at 23:29
A birthday party in Harris County, Texas, turned into a violent shootout when a 63-year-old neighbor allegedly started firing at attendees. The homeowner was hit, and partygoers returned fire, striking the suspect. The suspect, James Thompson, faces multiple felony charges. The post Texas Birthday Party Turns Violent as Angry Neighbor Opens Fire, Partygoers Return Fire appeared first on Concealed Nation. Continue reading Texas Birthday Party Turns Violent as Angry Neighbor Opens Fire, Partygoers Return Fire at Concealed Nation.
- Grocery Store Employee Arrested for Alleged Mass Shooting Threatsby Brandon Curtis on February 20, 2025 at 20:09
A Pennsylvania grocery store employee was arrested after allegedly making mass shooting threats while gaming on Xbox. Authorities in Cambria County say the suspect, 25-year-old Dylan Shaffer, was reported by an online gamer in Minnesota who recorded the conversation. The post Grocery Store Employee Arrested for Alleged Mass Shooting Threats appeared first on Concealed Nation. Continue reading Grocery Store Employee Arrested for Alleged Mass Shooting Threats at Concealed Nation.
- Child Defends Home, Shooting 2 Armed Intruders Deadby Brandon Curtis on February 18, 2025 at 22:39
A home invasion in Manchester, Kentucky, ended quickly when a juvenile shot and killed two armed intruders. The suspects attempted to steal firearms from a safe, but the young resident acted in self-defense, using a handgun to stop the attack. The post Child Defends Home, Shooting 2 Armed Intruders Dead appeared first on Concealed Nation. Continue reading Child Defends Home, Shooting 2 Armed Intruders Dead at Concealed Nation.
- Man Shot and Killed After Forcing Entry into Ex’s Home in Harris Countyby Brandon Curtis on February 18, 2025 at 22:29
Authorities in Harris County are investigating a fatal shooting after a man allegedly broke into his ex-girlfriend’s home and was shot by her son. The case may be sent to a grand jury to determine if the shooting was legally justified under Texas self-defense laws. The post Man Shot and Killed After Forcing Entry into Ex’s Home in Harris County appeared first on Concealed Nation. Continue reading Man Shot and Killed After Forcing Entry into Ex’s Home in Harris County at Concealed Nation.
The Federalist Culture, Politics, Religion
- Education Department Launches Investigation Into Maine After Trump Slams Governor Over Boys In Girls’ Sportsby Breccan F. Thies on February 21, 2025 at 23:08
The U.S. Department of Education launched a civil rights investigation into Maine allowing boys to participate in girls’ sports on Friday, shortly after President Donald Trump slammed Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, over her defiance of federal civil rights protections for girls. “You better comply, because otherwise you’re not getting any … federal funding,” Trump told
- Trump Calls Out Maine Governor For Refusing To Protect Womenby Beth Brelje on February 21, 2025 at 22:42
When Democrat Gov. Mills fails to come to the aid of other women, her accomplishments in the name of womanhood are meaningless.
- Here’s How The Media Are Lying Right Now: ‘Rewriting’ Ukraine War History Editionby Eddie Scarry on February 21, 2025 at 21:21
When people like Peter Baker claim that it’s ‘rewriting’ history to acknowledge the truth, what they really mean is that the propaganda they prefer has been a failure.
- In Ukraine Interview, Rubio Gives Master Class In Handling Foreign Affairsby Tristan Justice on February 21, 2025 at 21:08
Marco Rubio outlined American interests in the administration’s pressure campaign to force friendly a peace deal on Ukraine.
- The Economist Blames Trump For Europe’s Weakness, But Europe Should Blame Itselfby Logan Washburn on February 21, 2025 at 19:53
The Economist says President Donald Trump poses a “threat” to Europe. But instead of blaming Trump, Europe should look in the mirror.