FPS Russia is a top YouTube channel for gun enthusiasts, with about 3 million subscribers. It’s co-owner, Keith Ratliff was found dead in rural Georgia, this past Thursday, with several of his weapons still around him. Ratliff, also the owner of a custom weapons business, leaves behind a wife and two year old son. Police are treating his death as a homicide. Read more at the Daily Mail.
John Noveske of Noveske Rifleworks in Oregon, lost his life in a vehicular accident on Jan 4. This American entrepreneur leaves behind a family and a company of dedicated firearms makers.
A story to warm your heart: The Blaze tells us that the Fox Five have retaliated against Gawker for publishing the names of lawful gun owners in New York City. They announced the name, phone number and email address of Gawker founder, Nick Denton on their program.
The NRA has acquired 100,000 new members after the Sandy Hook shooting according to the Politico.