New York Tracked Gun Owner for 15 Months After Online Purchases

Legal purchases of a 3D printer and gun parts reportedly placed Demetrio Daga on a government-generated list and preceded 15 months of New York police surveillance.

Full story at https://www.ammoland.com/2026/08/new-york-gun-owner-surveillance-legal-p...

ATF confirms breach hours after Qilin ransomware gang claims US firearms agency

The Qilin ransomware gang on Wednesday claims one of the US government's top federal law enforcement agencies – the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, more commonly referred to as the ATF.

An ATF official has now confirmed to Cybernews that the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has suffered a system breach.

See cybernews coverage at https://cybernews.com/news/qilin-ransomware-bureau-alcohol-tobacco-firea...

ATF Just Violated Federal Law, Intentionally Leaking Gun Owners' Data

Why Did Canada Freeze Bank Accounts?

In early 2022, Canada faced widespread protests known as the "Freedom Convoy," initially sparked by truck drivers opposing COVID-19 vaccine mandates for cross-border travel. The movement rapidly grew into broader opposition against all pandemic restrictions, leading to prolonged occupations in Ottawa around Parliament Hill and blockades at critical U.S. border crossings, such as the Ambassador Bridge.

Student handcuffed after AI system mistook bag of chips for weapon


A Baltimore County high school student was ordered to the ground, handcuffed, and searched after an artificial intelligence system monitoring school cameras falsely identified a crumpled Doritos bag as a firearm.
The student, sitting outside after football practice, says officers arrived with guns drawn and detained him before confirming he had no weapon. [see video]

This Week's AWS Crash Made Smart Beds Overheat, Get Stuck In Wrong Position

Thanks to PC Magazine:

Many in the US awoke on Monday to see that their online tools weren't working after an Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage. A few were tipped off because their smart mattress malfunctioned.

Those with Eight Sleep smart bed tech found their heated protectors weren't able to change temperature due to the outage. Some found their beds were stuck in an upright position.

Four rules of gun safety, a lesson for Deputies?

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A man in his 40s was accidentally shot by a deputy while defending his home from a break-in on August 23, 2025, in the 2600 block of Sheringham Road.

The incident started when the victim shot at four suspects who were trying to break into his home. The suspects ran away on foot before police arrived.

When deputies arrived at the scene, the victim was attempting to unlock the door when a deputy accidentally fired his gun, hitting the victim.

Something wonderful just happened with Qualified Immunity

A recent ruling by the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals marks a notable shift in how courts are viewing qualified immunity. The court denied this protection to a Jackson, Mississippi detective who wrongfully arrested an innocent man. While this is a positive outcome for accountability, what makes the case extraordinary is the court’s candid admission that qualified immunity is a flawed, judge-created doctrine without legislative foundation.

Trump should pardon innocent sailor jailed by Biden administration for 20 years

Patrick "Tate" Adamiak, a former U.S. Navy E-6, is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence despite never committing a crime. Adamiak, who ran a website selling firearm parts (but not firearms), became the target of an ATF investigation after an informant provided false information. When heavily armed ATF agents raided his home, they found nothing illegal. However, Firearms Enforcement Officer Jeffrey Bodell manipulated evidence to classify legal firearm parts as illegal, leading to Adamiak’s conviction.

Doctor asks patients about firearm safety at home

A gun range may feel like a world away from a doctor's office, but some medical professionals in Wisconsin are training at one to save lives by learning about firearms.

"I felt like I had a real deficit in talking about firearms with patients," said Dr. James Bigham, a primary care doctor and clinical associate professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.

Bigham runs a class for medical students and staff about the basics of firearms at Max Creek Gun Range, alongside shop and gun owner Steve D'Orazio.

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