Social Media Ideas for Firearms Investigation

How a defaced handgun and 2 shell casings led to an international gun smuggling ring

By Mark Morales, CNN (CNN) — Two years ago this month, police investigating a kidnapping at a home in Montreal, Canada, found a Glock pistol with a defaced serial number that had b...

Federal Review Finds No Evidence That Microstamping Is Reliable

NIST’s review of firearm microstamping research found significant disagreement over whether the technology can reliably produce repeatable, legible markings. The findings arrive as...

Firearm ‘expert’ who testified a toy was a machinegun still working for ATF

Firearm Enforcement Officer Jeffrey R. Bodell scheduled for another trial.

Unsearchable gun DNA turned into lead resulting in conviction

Unsearchable gun DNA turned into lead resulting in conviction

Louisville police solving more murders with help from federal ballistic database

Federal ballistic database NIBIN helps LMPD connect shootings, generate leads faster and improve homicide case clearances.

Incomplete Garland Tommy Gun FOIA Response Leaves Basic Questions Unanswered

The FBI has finally confirmed that Christopher Wray’s “Tommy Gun” gift to Merrick Garland was a $268.16 replica. The 21-page FOIA response answers whether the gun was real but shed...

DOJ Sets Start for Federal Firearm Rights Restoration Program

A grant removes only the federal disability covered by the application. It does not cancel an independent state or tribal prohibition, and it does not excuse firearm possession bef...

'Shots Fired' podcast: ‘Every officer’s nightmare’ unfolds during armed standoff

A body camera review highlights the importance of equipment checks, including ensuring a duty weapon is ready to fire, while maintaining a tactical advantage over an armed subject

Usut Izin Impor 995 Senjata Angin, Polisi Dalami Peran Mantan Ketua Yayasan

Penyidik telah mengantongi dokumen izin impor 995 senjata angin yang ditemukan di sekolah swasta Kebayoran Lama, Jakarta Selatan. Ratusan senjata tersebut diketahui diimpor melalui...

Final Air Force review finds M18 pistols ‘safe, reliable’ 

The inspection was ordered after use of the pistols was paused last year following claims of an accidental discharge. The post Final Air Force review finds M18 pistols ‘safe, relia...

RCMP ‘Crime Gun’ Story Has a Major Numbers Problem

CTV reported that most source-identified “crime guns” traced by the RCMP came from within Canada. But an unclear denominator, incomplete Ontario and Quebec data, and the RCMP’s bro...

‘Don’t Lie’ campaign warns against buying firearms for illegal owners

Federal agencies and the firearm industry launched the "Don't Lie for the Other Guy" campaign in Indianapolis to raise awareness about the legal consequences of straw purchases.

Qilin Hackers Leak ATF Investigation Files After Ransomware Breach

Qilin published approximately 6.3GB of files allegedly stolen from ATF’s legacy CALEA system, exposing investigative records while leaving eForms and other operational systems unto...

BCAS reviews safety protocols, handling norms following accidental firearm discharge at Varanasi airport

The review comes after a round was accidentally discharged from a passenger’s licensed firearm, during the handling and inspection of the weapon

FFLs Pass ATF Inspections After Transferring Suppressors on Form 4473

AmmoLand News has learned that four FFLs in four regions passed ATF inspections after conducting Form 4473-only suppressor transfers for parties covered by the federal NFA injuncti...

Coquitlam man hit with gun charges after anti-gang agency probe

A police search in July turned up firearms including a Beretta 92FS .22 and a Beretta M9A3 9 millimetre.

GOSAFE Technology announces public safety initiative focused on firearm security and risk reduction

On June 2, GOSAFE Technology, Inc., announced the delivery of a national public safety initiative focused on helping law enforcement agencies, public safety organizations and firea...

Community Tip Leads to Arrest in Reston Burglary Investigation and Recovery of Stolen Firearm

During the arrest, Fairfax County police officers recovered a stolen AR-15-style rifle. Read More

Military Clears SIG M17 and M18, but P320 Safety Questions Remain

The military says its M17 and M18 pistols are safe and reliable after nearly 114,000 M18s were inspected. The findings strongly support the military sidearms, but differences betwe...

Police seek info about negligent gunfire in Putney

Authorities are investigating the reported negligent discharge of a firearm they say damaged an outbuilding Saturday.

Death Investigation after Shooting Inside Central Florida Residence

Local law enforcement conducted a death investigation after a shooting inside a Central Florida residence.  The post Death Investigation after Shooting Inside Central Florida Resid...

FBI Investigates Shooting Incident at ICE Building

Gunfire during brawl in Halawa prompts police investigation

Honolulu police are investigating after an unknown man allegedly fired multiple rounds during a large fight Sunday night in a Halawa Housing parking lot.

'Don't Lie' campaign stresses the consequences of buying guns for another person

INDIANAPOLIS - Messaging is being pushed out about what can happen when guns end up in the wrong hands, and how you could face serious consequences. The “Don’t Lie” program is a co...