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Video has surfaced that appears to show a DIY multi-rotor hobby drone firing a Kel Tec PMR-30 pistol with unknown results.

The video, posted to YouTube last Friday, shows what is described as a 26 inch remote control quad-copter that has been outfitted to fire a .22LR pistol. While its not the first time that armed droned have taken to the sky (ever heard of the Predator?), this is one of the first homegrown variety to pop up firing more than a paintball or airsoft gun.

In the clip the flying sniper gets off four shots and you can see both muzzle flash and ejecting brass– but the craft gets slapped around a good bit by the recoil, which gives you pause as to just what its able to hit downrange.

Watch the skies.

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An attempted robbery at a convenience store in Midlothian, Texas, last month was foiled by a firefighter who happened to be in the right place at the right time, and the entire take-down was captured on surveillance video that was released this week.

Daniel Gaskey was simply standing at the counter when the suspect, who had his face partially covered, stormed into the store and pushed Gaskey to the side before placing a knife on the counter and demanding money from the cashier.

Without missing a beat, Gaskey came from behind, put his arms tightly around the suspect’s neck and slammed him to the ground.

Moments later, police responded to the robbery in progress and took care of the suspect.

Towards the end of the video, an onlooker can be seen giving Gaskey a thumbs-up before walking out of the store.

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A Chattanooga police officer was shot as part of an incident that began at the U.S. Navy Recruiting office and ended at the Reserve Center Thursday morning.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation nixed the rollout of a new National Instant Criminal Background Check System that would update the systems software and functionality.

MBTA and Boston Police arrested Kevin Young for wearing a fake bullet belt. (Photo: TPD News)

Baltimore’s Safe Streets program uses ex-gang members and reformed felons to intercede to stop street violence. (Photo: Baltimore Sun)

A new study found rates of CCW holders have almost tripled since 2007, with female applicants showing strong numbers. (Photo: AP/Matt York)

In my discussions of gun violence and gun rights, I’m often confronted with the question of what I would do to reduce the number of people who get shot, especially the number who die in mass shootings.  This is often meant as a political attack, since people who support gun rights are assumed to be right-wing, but it does raise important matters to consider.

Rep. James E. Clyburn, D-S.C., wants to make sure no firearm leaves an FFL without the recipient completing a federal background check. (Photo: AP/Cliff Owen)

Margaret Ray said she loves her flags, but they’re not worth losing her grandson over. (Photo: 11 Alive)

Once met by an armed employee inside, the suspects couldn’t get out of the store quick enough. (Photo: Houston Police Department)

An attempted robbery at a liquor store in Houston Tuesday afternoon left the suspect dead after the clerk wrestled his gun away and shot him.

The suspect, who was only described as a young man, entered the store about 3:15 p.m., jumped over the counter and demanded cash from the clerk. But the clerk did not comply and a struggled ensued before the clerk gained control of the robber’s gun and shot him.

The incident was apparently captured on the store’s surveillance video and is being reviewed by authorities.

[ABC 13]

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