JULY 2, 2015

News Briefing

From the "This Never Happens" Department: Ground-breaking former CNN anchor Lynne Russell was in the midst of what was described as a "wild shootout" in a Motel 6 in Albuquerque, NM, according to the NY Post. The report indicates that an armed robber forced himself into the room occupied by Ms. Russell and her husband Chuck DeCaro. He demanded money and property and shot Mr. DeCaro – who grabbed a gun of his own and shot back. The suspect was found in the parking lot and he subsequently died. Mr. DeCaro was transported to a hospital where he is recovering. He used one of "their legal, .35-caliber handguns." (sic) Hear the crickets? That's the consolidated news service ignoring the story. The National Tactical Officers Association has announced a "Law Enforcement Response to Suicidal Persons" seminar to be held during the 32nd Annual Tactical Operations Conference & Trade Show, on Aug. 30 - Sept. 4, 2015 at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Parabon NanoLabs, Inc. announced that the company's Snapshot DNA Phenotyping Service (Snapshot) recently provided the Fort Wayne, Indiana Police Department with new clues about the murder of April Tinsley from DNA evidence linked to the crime. Snapshot accurately predicts the physical appearance and ancestry of a DNA source. Unlike traditional DNA profiling, which treats DNA like a fingerprint for identity matching, Snapshot uses DNA as a genetic blueprint from which physical traits can be deciphered. Remember Colt? The Morongo Band of Mission Indians seeks to invest in Colt, according to a posting on "Bankruptcy Beat" blog on Wall Street Journal Online. The report says "the Morongo run a $250 million resort and casino on tribal land," as well as other large businesses. "For Colt's Native American suitors, it's not just business; it's history, interest and commitment, their attorney said." – Well said. Ring's Manufacturing announced the introduction of the Springfield Armory XD Mod. 2 Sub-Compact .45 caliber training pistol replica. The XD Mod. 2 .45 training pistol is molded from solid blue polyurethane to differentiate it from a live weapon. Be On the Lookout -- The Outdoor Wire Digital Network has a new service debuting soon – and it'll be arriving in your email box if you're a subscriber to any of our services. It's oriented to the consumer but still has the business news for which Outdoor Wire is known. Want to know more? Keep an eye out for Jim Shepherd's feature coming up soon – and keep an eye on your email for the new service.