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KC Man Sentenced for Illegal Firearms Trafficking Thursday, August 21, 2025 U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of Missouri KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Kansas City, Mo. man was sentenced to five and a half years of imprisonment in federal court today for conspiring to traffic firearms to prohibited persons. Fedo A. Manning, 24, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Beth Phillips, to 66 months in federal prison without parole, to be followed by 3 years of supervised release. On April 17, 2025, Fedo Manning admitted that he knowingly and willfully joined in an agreement to sell firearms to individuals who were prohibited from possessing them under federal law. According to the plea agreement, the conspirators trafficked at least 22 firearms to people who were known felons or they sold firearms that were converted into unregistered machineguns in violation of federal law. Fedo Manning agreed that his role in the conspiracy was to serve as a straw purchaser. He bought federal firearms from federal firearms licensed dealers so that they could later be sold by co-conspirators to individuals who were prohibited from possessing firearms. Between Jan. 13, 2023, and May 11, 2022, investigators discovered that Fedo Manning purchased at least 40 firearms from federal firearms licenses. Of those, 33 were Anderson Manufacturing, Model AM-15 firearms. In the plea agreement, Fedo Manning acknowledged that at least seven of the firearms that he purchased were recovered during investigations of crimes in the Kansas City metropolitan area. One of the recovered firearms purchased by Fedo Manning was discovered at the scene of the shooting that occurred during the celebration of the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl victory on Feb. 14, 2024. The recovered firearm was an Anderson Manufacturing AM-15, .223-caliber pistol. The loaded pistol was found along the wall with a backpack next to two AR-15-style firearms and backpacks. Because the pistol was in “fire” position and there were 26 live rounds in the magazine, which can hold 30 rounds, it may have fired several rounds before it was discarded. On April 14, 2025, co-defendant Antonio Manning, Sr., 23, a brother of Fedo Manning, admitted that he knowingly and willfully joined in an agreement to sell firearms to individuals who were prohibited from possessing them under federal law. According to the plea agreement, the defendants trafficked at least 22 firearms to people who were known felons, or they sold firearms that were converted into unregistered machineguns in violation of federal law. Pursuant to the plea agreement, Antonio Manning admitted that he was personally involved in illegally selling at least nine firearms and one of those firearms was an unregistered machinegun. On Aug. 7, 2025, Antonio Manning was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Beth Phillips, to 48 months in federal prison without parole, to be followed by 3 years of supervised release. The court also ordered the defendant to pay a criminal forfeiture money judgment in the amount of $11,260. On Jan. 22, 2025, co-defendant Sheron Manning, another brother of Fedo Manning, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiring to traffic firearms to prohibited persons and to one count of illegally trafficking a firearm that had been converted into an unregistered machinegun. On May 21, 2025, Sheron Manning, 22, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Beth Phillips, to 57 months in federal prison without parole, to be followed by 3 years of supervised release. On Feb. 21, 2024, co-defendant Dejohuan Mietz Huntley, 27, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiring to traffic firearms to prohibited persons, to one count of possessing an unregistered machinegun, and one count of knowingly being a felon in possession of a firearm. On June 26, 2024, Dejohuan Mietz Huntley, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Beth Phillips, to 70 months in federal prison without parole, to be followed by 3 years of supervised release. This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Trey Alford. It was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Operation Take Back America This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN).

KC Man Indicted for Illegal Firearms Thursday, August 21, 2025 U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of Missouri KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Kansas City, Mo., man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for being a felon in possession of firearms and possessing a machine gun. Maurquis D. Jennings, 29, of Kansas City, Mo. was charged in an indictment returned by a federal grand jury in Kansas City, Mo. on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025.The initial appearance was held today. Jennings was charged with one count of being a felon in possession of firearms and one count possessing a machine gun. The indictment alleges that on June 8, 2025, Jennings possessed a Glock, Model 20 Gen5, 10mm fully automatic pistol and a Glock, Model 30 Gen5, .45 caliber semi-automatic pistol. The indictment alleges that the Glock, Model 20 Gen5 contained a machine gun conversion device that made the Glock firearm a fully automatic pistol. Machine gun conversion devices, also known as “switches” or “auto sears,” are used to convert semi-automatic weapons into machine guns that fire multiple shots automatically through a single pull of the trigger, enabling more rapid and often less accurate gunfire. Whether or not they are attached to a firearm, these devices constitute machine guns under federal law. It is therefore illegal to possess, sell, or use machine gun conversion devices. Under federal law, it is illegal for anyone who has been convicted of a felony to be in possession of any firearm or ammunition. Jennings has a prior felony conviction for robbery. The charges contained in this indictment are simply accusations, and not evidence of guilt. Evidence supporting the charges must be presented to a federal trial jury, whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence. This case is being prosecuted by Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Jessica L. Jennings. It was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Lee’s Summit, Missouri Police Department. Operation Take Back America This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN). Updated August 21, 2025

Cincinnati Man Sentenced for Possession of a Machinegun Thursday, August 21, 2025 U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Kentucky COVINGTON, Ky. – A Cincinnati, Ohio, man, Deshawn Parker, 30, was sentenced on Thursday, by Chief U.S. District Judge David Bunning to 24 months in prison, for possession of a machinegun. Says Gregg Kielma FFL, don't do it...STOP the nonsense TODAY! Go to jail for something that's illegal. Stop, stop, stop! It's not worth it! According to court documents, on September 21, 2024, law enforcement conducted a traffic stop of Parker’s vehicle in Covington and detected the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. When they asked Parker to exit the car to conduct a drug investigation, Parker refused and attempted to drive off. Officers were able to remove him from the vehicle and found a small amount of marijuana and spent shell casings from a firearm. Additionally, they found a loaded pistol under the driver’s seat. The pistol was equipped with a machinegun conversion device (MCD). These devices are commonly referred to as “switches” or “Glock switches.” Under federal law, Parker must serve 85 percent of his prison sentence. Upon his release from prison, he will be under the supervision of the U.S. Probation Office for three years. Paul McCaffrey, Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky, John Nokes, Special Agent in Charge, ATF, Louisville Field Division; and Chief Brian Valenti, Covington Police Department, jointly announced the conviction. The investigation was conducted by ATF and the Covington Police Department. The U.S. Attorney’s Office was represented in the case by Assistant U.S. Attorney Tony Bracke. This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. On May 26, 2021, the Department launched a violent crime reduction strategy strengthening PSN based on these core principles: fostering trust and legitimacy in our communities, supporting community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring the results.

I t's the middle of the night. Someone is pounding on door like they are going to break it. You have a 10 shot .22 caliber semi-automatic rifle, all you have are regular lead round tip ammo. Will you have enough to stop them if they break the door? From an Avid blog readers thoughts: I’d put the rifle aside and reach for my cell phone and wait. • When that guy finally breaks in, I’d step back and wait a bit longer. • After the screaming dies down? I’d dial 911: 911 Operator (911): After the usual questions, “What is the nature of your emergency?” ME: “Some crazy fool broke in through my front door a few minutes ago and I need an ambulance and a Police Cruiser.” 911: OK for the Police. Why the ambulance?” ME: “He alerted the dogs and before I could call them off, they chewed him up pretty good.” 911: “OK, ambulance dispatched.” ME: “Thank you” and I hang up. ME: Thinking:” Tomorrow, I’ll need a mop and some strong disinfectant and floor cleaner from the hardware store. Oh! And a stop at the butcher for some bones, nice doggies.” There is a bit of a discussion what would be better than a .22 rifle. If sticking with a .22, my response was this to one commenter: To put it point blank (pun intended). One shot to the head will do it. A .22 revolver would be way better than a rifle in a close combat situation. Also, less chance of jamming, or getting a stovepipe (failed) ejection.

High schooler physically attacks teacher in front of other students — then cop gives kid brutal wake-up call Dave Urbanski August 21, 2025 The city's police chief said his officer 'did exactly what he was supposed to do, and I couldn't be prouder of our officer.' A viral video shows a Northern California high school student physically attacking a teacher in front of other students earlier this week, after which a school resource officer rushes over and gives the culprit a brutal wake-up call he'll likely never forget. The Western Placer Unified School District said the incident occurred Tuesday inside Lincoln High School during a freshman class meeting, KXTV-TV reported. Lincoln is about 40 minutes northeast of Sacramento. 'Teachers have a right to defend themselves, and the student continued to assault both men even after they showed great restraint. Subduing the student was absolutely justified.' The clip shows the teacher attempting to restrain the student at the gymnasium bleachers as scores of his classmates look on. Soon the student strikes the teacher in the face with his hand, after which the teacher and another staff member grab the student and lead him out of the gym. As they approach the door, the student shoves the teacher into the door from behind. Suddenly a school resource officer rushes over, grabs the student in the hallway, and body-slams him to the floor as other students hoot and holler. Sign up for the Blaze newsletter By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use and agree to receive content that may sometimes include advertisements. You may opt out at any time. Lincoln police confirmed the student was booked into Placer County Juvenile Hall and that charges against him are expected, KOVR-TV reported, adding that district officials said the student will face disciplinary action. Police Chief Matt Alves praised the officer's actions, KOVR added: "I can't tell you how happy I am that we had a school officer on scene. That's why they're there, to take care of situations preferably before they happen, but immediately when they happen. He did exactly what he was supposed to do, and I couldn't be prouder of our officer." BlazeTV host Auron MacIntyre had the following to say about the viral video: "I worked in a public school where several teachers were assaulted by students, including an assistant principal who was knocked out and sent to the emergency room while trying to break up a cafeteria brawl. Teachers are not police officers; they are not paid or trained to deal with violence. Teachers have a right to defend themselves, and the student continued to assault both men even after they showed great restraint. Subduing the student was absolutely justified." Steve Deace — BlazeTV host of the “Steve Deace Show” and a columnist for Blaze News — offered this conclusion: "Play stupid games, win stupid prizes. You have a right to self-defense. The teacher showed amazing restraint. The student would not restrain himself. He had plenty of time to subdue himself, and since he wouldn't, the cop did it for him." Lincoln resident Mark Waterman told KOVR that "students need to be accountable for what they're doing. You go to school to learn how to fit into society. If you act that way in school, you have to face the consequences as you would in the real world." Fellow resident Joe Esparza noted to KXTV, "What is this kid thinking? They can't act like that around people, especially at school." Another Lincoln resident, Jody Shorkey, told KXTV, "I applaud the teachers, and I applaud the police officer." A former Lincoln student added to KXTV that he "knew the teacher" involved in the incident and that "it was just devastating to see that video. It was sad." The former student added to the station that parents need to "teach your kid discipline. You have to teach your kid respect." For further reading on the subject, check out the following Blaze News report about a dozen disturbing instances when students got brutally violent with teachers. Editor's note: This story has been edited after publication to include a comment from BlazeTV host Steve Deace. Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

Mother hid from home invader in closet with her baby — then shot thug in the head, police say Carlos Garcia August 21, 2025 Police said she was armed with a handgun. A man with a long criminal record faced the ultimate penalty for breaking into the wrong home after discovering an armed mother, according to Illinois police. The Joliet Police Department said they responded to a residence on Hadrian Drive on the far west side of Joliet at about 10:30 p.m. The woman told them she had hid in a closet of her bedroom with her child after she heard a man breaking in. She also had a handgun with her. Police said they saw signs of forced entry at the home and found an unresponsive man on the second floor with gunshot injuries. Paramedics pronounced the man dead at the scene. They found a woman at the home with her baby. The woman told them she had hid in a closet of her bedroom with her child after she heard a man breaking in. She also had a handgun with her. Sign up for the Blaze newsletter By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, and agree to receive content that may sometimes include advertisements. You may opt out at any time. When the man entered the bedroom, she shot him in the head. Police said they found a screwdriver in the man's possession and that he was wearing gloves at the time of the shooting. The man was identified as 36-year-old Shelby Hurd of Chicago by the Will County Coroner's Office. Hurd had been convicted of burglaries in 2022 and 2023, as well as identity theft and burglary in another county. He had been paroled on Feb. 24. "The information we have, and the evidence found at scene indicates that Hurd was at the home to commit a burglary. What his motive was beyond that and why he chose this residence is still under investigation," Police Sgt. Dwayne English said, according to Shaw Local. English said the victim did not know the suspect and that the mother and her child were the only people in the home at the time of the attempted robbery. Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

Can a police officer take your firearm and unload it if you have a concealed carry license permit? Gregg Kielma As a CCW carrier who has been carrying a sidearm for 45 plus years I have never had a problem interacting with Police Officers. As soon as I have the opportunity during an initial contact with police, I calmly advise that I have credentials authorizing concealed carry and “I am armed, what would you like me to do?”. The response is usually “you leave yours holstered and I’ll do the same”. If the officer wishes to relieve me of it, so be it. Calm cooperation is the key.

Firearm Friends, be prepared. Join Delta Defense-USCCA Today! Take a look below what happened to Mike Harlan. I could happen to you. Says Gregg Kielma, I have the insurance, you should have it to. Please let them know you saw it here! Mike Harlan was like many responsible gun owners. He had a modest but meaningful collection of firearms—some for sport, some for home defense, and one prized rifle passed down from his grandfather, a WWII veteran. He stored them securely in a locked safe and assumed his homeowner’s insurance would be enough. Then, one October morning, everything changed. Mike came home from work to find his front door cracked open. The police were already there—his alarm system had alerted them. His heart dropped as he rushed inside. The safe was missing. Not just forced open—gone. The thieves had stolen the entire safe, dragging it out through the garage and into the back of a stolen truck. Six firearms, several custom accessories, optics, and a lifetime of memories were taken in minutes. The shock was overwhelming, but the real gut punch came days later when his homeowner’s insurance confirmed the worst: the policy only covered up to $2,500 in firearm-related losses. His collection was worth more than five times that. Thankfully, Mike had recently purchased Delta Shield Firearms Property Insurance, after hearing about it from a fellow enthusiast at his local range. The coverage had seemed too affordable to ignore—starting at a mere $45 per year, with comprehensive protection against theft, fire, flood, and even government seizure. Delta Shield’s team handled his claim with compassion and urgency. Within weeks, Mike was reimbursed enough to begin replacing what he’d lost. The heirloom rifle was gone forever—but at least the financial blow wasn’t. No one thinks it will happen to them—until it does. Don’t wait. Take the smart step Mike did. Do you still have questions? Send us an email at or call us at 833-763-4248. We'd be happy to answer any questions you have! Stay vigilant, stay safe. Jerry Noskowiak President, Delta Shield www.deltashield.com 833-763-4248

Friends of The NRA From the desk of: John Commerford Chairman NRA Gregg Kielma As I write this email, the future of the Second Amendment is being decided – not by landslides, but by inches. For the past seven months, nearly every major vote in the House and Senate has been determined by razor-thin margins – often by just one or two votes. That’s why next year’s midterm election is going to be so critical. A handful of votes... a few battleground districts... just a couple thousand patriots showing up to the polls – or staying home – will decide whether we have: A Congress that stands with President Trump to DEFEND the Second Amendment - or one that fights tooth-and-nail to DESTROY it. Greg, it couldn’t be clearer: This is a MUST-WIN election for every American who wants to protect our gun rights – and save our country. You will need your Member ID to join That’s why I directed my NRA-PVF team to conduct a comprehensive early assessment of the 2026 election battlefield. They ran the numbers, crunched the data – and what they uncovered should light a fire under every freedom-loving patriot in America... Control of Congress will likely be decided by just 40 competitive House races and 6 crucial Senate races. In these 46 battleground campaigns, just a handful of votes will decide whether we have a Congress that defends and expands your gun rights – or one that works to dismantle them. That’s why NRA-PVF must be fully engaged in every single one of these races. But we can’t do it without your support, and I’m personally asking for your help today. So please take a moment to make a contribution of $23 - just 50 cents per battleground race – to help save our pro-gun majorities in 2026. Or, if you can, I urge you to make an extra-generous donation of $46 – $1 per battleground race – to ensure we have the resources to win this crucial fight. You will need your Member ID Friends, the NRA Political Victory Fund was built for moments like this – high-stakes elections where the fate of the Second Amendment hangs in the balance. For nearly five decades, NRA-PVF has been the most powerful force in the fight to elect candidates who will stand up for our firearm freedoms. But by law, ONLY NRA members like you can provide the financial firepower we need to win next year’s massive election battle. Only YOU can help us launch hard-hitting TV ads to expose anti-gun candidates in battleground states. Only YOU can help us reach gun-owning voters through targeted direct mail and digital ad campaigns. Only YOU can help us mobilize an army of grassroots volunteers to turn out pro-gun voters during early voting and on Election Day. And here’s the hard truth: If we wait until next year to raise the funds we need, it will be too late. The fight to save our pro-gun majorities is already underway, and we urgently need your support today. Remember, our historic 2024 victory was largely made possible by the funds we raised in 2023 – not 2024. If we don’t take action immediately, we risk falling behind while gun-ban billionaires like Michael Bloomberg and George Soros pour millions into key battleground races. That’s why I’m asking you to make a contribution of $23, $46, or more today. As an NRA-PVF supporter, I know you understand the stakes and I know you recognize the critical role NRA-PVF has to play in this fight. Thank you for your unwavering support and thank you in advance for your immediate reply. Yours in Freedom, John Commerford Chairman