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SA Police Commissioner cleared over 1990s firearm incident

South Australia’s corruption watchdog has cleared Police Commissioner Grant Stevens of a discipline breach for accidentally discharging his firearm during a house raid in the early 1990s.

Commissioner Stevens had revealed in July that when he was a senior constable stationed in the northern suburbs in the early 1990s, he accidentally discharged his firearm while attempting a raid on a suspected drug dealer’s property.

The revelation came after The Sunday Mail published a story about the incident a week earlier, but only referred to a “high-ranking South Australian police officer”.

In a rare public statement on Tuesday, Independent Commissioner Against Corruption (ICAC) Emma Townsend revealed her agency had launched an investigation in July to examine whether the December 1990 incident constituted a breach of discipline by Commissioner Stevens.

The investigation “refuted” the “alleged breaches of discipline”, the ICAC said.

“The allegations made regarding the conduct of the Commissioner of Police have been independently investigated and found to be without substance,” Ms Townsend stated.

She said the firearm incident in question “was reported on the day it occurred, in accordance with the applicable procedures”.

“It was thoroughly investigated in accordance with those procedures,” she said.

“That investigation was appropriately documented. The investigation resulted in then-Senior Constable Stevens receiving additional training.

“He was not otherwise subject to any disciplinary proceedings. This was an appropriate outcome.”

The ICAC found the allegations made regarding the conduct of the commissioner were “without substance”. (ABC News: Che Chorley)

In its June article about the firearm incident, The Sunday Mail reported there had been a second incident “several months” after the first in which the commissioner again accidentally fired his gun.

But the commissioner strongly rejected that claim, insisting there had “only ever been one occasion that I have accidentally discharged my firearm” — a view that was upheld by the ICAC.

“The second alleged incident involving the discharge of a firearm did not occur,” the commissioner said.

Ms Townsend said the ICAC’s investigation obtained and examined “relevant documents and witness statements” and reviewed the police commissioner’s file from 1991.

She said while such investigations were typically conducted by SA Police’s Internal Investigation Section, the circumstances in this particular case were different.

“ICAC considered the fact that the matter involved the Commissioner of Police, SA Police’s highest-ranked police officer, and that the allegations had been the subject of media reporting,” Ms Townsend said.

“In these circumstances, an independent investigation of the matter by ICAC was likely to promote and maintain public confidence in SA Police, and was consistent with the purposes of the PCD Act.”

While SA Police said Commissioner Stevens would not be commenting on the matter, the commissioner previously said he did not find the revelations “damaging” and that he had never “shied away from” discussing the incident with other officers.

“I’ve actually relayed the story on occasions over the last 34 years for different reasons to let other police officers understand how fragile circumstances can be,” he said.

“It serves as a lesson to the community that policing has inherent risks in it, mistakes do happen.”

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October 6, 2025
Hamas agrees to return hostages but resists other parts of Trump’s peace plan

JERUSALEM — Hamas accepted most of President Trump’s terms for ending the war in Gaza on Friday, delivering a “Yes, but …” response that agreed to handing over all hostages and relinquishing control of the enclave, but stopped short of the full surrender outlined in the agreement.

The response came the day Trump said that the Palestinian militant group had until Sunday to accept what was essentially a take-it-or-leave-it ultimatum.

“If this LAST CHANCE agreement is not reached, then all HELL, like no one has ever seen before, will break out against Hamas,” wrote Trump on his messaging platform, Truth Social.

After days of what it said was “thorough study” — and intense pressure from its Arab interlocutors in Qatar, Egypt and others — Hamas issued a statement late Friday saying it would release all Israeli hostages, dead or alive, according to “the exchange formula outlined in President Trump’s proposal, provided that field conditions for carrying out the exchange are secured.”

Trump’s deal, which comprises 20 points and amounts to more of a framework than a comprehensive agreement, represents his administration’s most concerted push to not only end the Hamas-Israel war, but achieve a more comprehensive peace in the region.

Upon acceptance from both sides, the agreement says, hostilities must immediately end and aid be allowed into Gaza, where Israel’s months-long blockade has triggered famine. Hamas fighters who lay down their arms would be granted amnesty and Gazans would not be forced to leave the enclave.

The agreement was negotiated with Israel along with a raft of Arab and Muslim nations. Media reports after the deal’s terms were published said Israel had inserted eleventh-hour modifications more in line with the wishes of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has refused during two years of war any ceasefire deal that would see Hamas remain in power.

His move infuriated Arab nations. Still, they nevertheless issued statements cautiously lauding Trump’s initiative, which he unveiled Monday after meeting with Netanyahu at the White House.

A few hours after Hamas’ affirmative response, Trump wrote on Trump Social that he believed the group was “ready for a lasting PEACE,” adding “Israel must immediately stop the bombing of Gaza, so that we can get the Hostages out safely and quickly!”

“Right now, it’s far too dangerous to do that. We are already in discussions on details to be worked out,” he said. “This is not about Gaza alone, this is about long sought PEACE in the Middle East.”

The deal stipulates Israel will release 1,700 Gaza residents detained by Israel after Oct. 7, 2023, along with some 250 Palestinian prisoners serving life sentences. It gives Hamas 72 hours to release the remaining 48 hostages, 20 of whom are still alive.

Hamas also agreed to another Trump condition, all but relinquishing its 18-year-rule over the Gaza Strip and handing it over to what Trump said was a body of “technocratic” Palestinians overseen by a “Board of Peace” to be headed by Trump and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair.

But Hamas’ acceptance Friday fell short of what could be an essential point for Israel: The notion of surrendering its weapons.

Through Trump’s agreement stipulates the group should disarm and not be involved in any future governance, Hamas has long insisted it would hand over its weapons only as part of a deal that would lead to an independent Palestinian state — a position it reiterated again in its Friday statement, saying that any other issues would be discussed through a comprehensive national Palestinian framework that would include Hamas.

“Regarding the future of the Palestinian issue, this is not a matter of Hamas alone. Hamas is a part of the Palestinian people, but it’s not alone,” said Moussa Abu Marzouk, a top-ranking Hamas official, speaking to Qatari broadcaster Al Jazeera after the release of Hamas’ statement.

Abu Marzouk also emphasized the logistical difficulties the group faces in gathering all the remaining hostages within the 72-hour time frame, describing the condition to be “unreasonable.” He added that there would need to be further negotiations to specify withdrawal lines.

The response, said Bader Al-Saif, a professor of history at Kuwait University, was “in the same style of the offer it received — vague and incomplete.”

“We have a quasi response to a quasi offer — one in need of more details, guarantees and enforcement ability on both Hamas and Israel,” he said, adding that Hamas was throwing the ball back into Israel’s court, knowing the divisions within the Israeli government over any plan that falls short of annihilating the group and excising it from any future negotiations.

Netanyahu’s government is composed of a fractious coalition that relies on hard-right figures to have sufficient numbers for its survival. Those figures want Netanyahu to continue the war until Hamas is destroyed and the territory of Gaza given over to settlements.

Other Israelis point to Israel’s growing isolation with every day of the war’s passing, with the U.N., rights and aid groups and governments, including Western allies of the U.S. and Israel, accusing Israel of committing genocide in the enclave. Israel denies the charge.

With Hamas’ “conditional acceptance,” said Mouin Rabbani, a nonresident fellow at the Qatar-based Center for Conflict and Humanitarian Studies, negotiations could be on a potential crash course.

“It’s crunch time,” Rabbani said. “Hamas says, ‘We accept the proposal if the following issues are clarified to our satisfaction.’

“We’ll now find out if the U.S. accepts entering discussions for these clarifications, or that Israel will persuade the Americans that Hamas has rejected it and the genocide should continue in full force.”

Hamas’ action comes just days before the second anniversary of the Oct. 7, 2023, attack that launched the conflict. On that day, Hamas militants stormed into southern Israel, killing around 1,200 people and kidnapping 251 others. Israel’s response has been punishing, leaving vast portions of Gaza in ruins; more than 66,000 Palestinians have been killed, according to Gaza health officials.

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October 3, 2025
Supreme Court will decide if gun owners have a right to carry in parks, beaches, stores

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court agreed Friday to decide if licensed guns owners have a right to carry their weapons at public places, including parks, beaches and stores.

At issue are laws in California, Hawaii and three other states that generally prohibit carrying guns on private or public property.

Three years ago, Supreme Court ruled that law-abiding gun owners had a 2nd Amendment right to obtain a permit to carry a concealed weapon when they leave home.

But the justices left open the question of whether states and cities could prohibit the carrying of guns in “sensitive locations,” and if so, where.

In response, California enacted a strict law that forbids gun owners from carrying their firearm in most public or private places that are open to the public unless the owner posted a sign permitting such weapons.

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals struck down that provision last year as going too far, but it upheld most of a Hawaii law that restricted the carrying of guns at public places and most private businesses that are open to the public.

Gun-rights advocates appealed to the Supreme Court and urged the justices to rule that such restrictions on carrying concealed weapons violate the 2nd Amendment.

The court agreed to hear the case early next year.

Trump administration lawyers urged the justices to strike down the Hawaii law.

It “functions as a near-complete ban on public carry. A person carrying a handgun for self-defense commits a crime by entering a mall, a gas station, a convenience store, a supermarket, a restaurant, a coffee shop, or even a parking lot,” said Solicitor General D. John Sauer.

Gun-control advocates said Hawaii had enacted a “common sense law that prohibits carrying firearms on others’ private property open to the public.”

“The 9th Circuit was absolutely right to say it’s constitutional to prohibit guns on private property unless the owner says they want guns there,” said Janet Carter, managing director of Second Amendment Litigation, at Everytown Law. “This law respects people’s right to be safe on their own property, and we urge the Supreme Court to uphold it.”

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October 3, 2025
Weapon Recovered As Manhunt Continues In Charlie Kirk Assassination Investigation

The weapon believed to have been used in the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has been recovered; however, a manhunt remains ongoing for the suspected shooter.

Authorities held a briefing Thursday morning indicating that investigators recovered a “high-powered bolt action rifle” in a wooded area near the shooting site. Investigators say the “suspect blended in well with a college institution,” believing the suspect to be college aged. They say they have “images of the suspect.”

Investigators also said they made progress overnight in tracking the movements of the suspect before and after the shooting.

“We were able to track the movements of the shooter; starting at 11:52 a.m. the subject arrived on campus, shortly away from campus. We have tracked his movements onto the campus, through the stairwells up to the roof, across the roof to a shooting location. After the shooting, we were able to track his movements as he moved to the other side of the building, jumped off of the building and fled off of the campus and into a neighborhood,” according to the commissioner of the Utah Department of Public Safety, Beau Mason.

The suspected rifle used in the shooting is being sent to an FBI laboratory for analysis. In addition to the recovered weapon, investigators say they collected footwear impressions, a palm print and forearm imprints; however, they didn’t indicate where they were collected.

Ammunition found inside the rifle contained engraved messages of transgender and antifascist ideology, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Kirk was shot in the neck shortly before 12:30 p.m. MDT Wednesday during a campus event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. About 3,000 people were in attendance, and the shooting was captured by multiple spectators and posted to social media.

Two individuals were briefly detained and questioned in relation to the shooting, but were later released, according to FBI Director Kash Patel.

Videos circulating show a shadowy figure, appearing to be dressed in black clothing, who can be seen on a rooftop approximately 200 yards from where Kirk was speaking. The figure can be seen running shortly after the shooting.

The FBI, along with the Utah Department of Public Safety, is leading the investigation.

Syndicated with permission from The Center Square.

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September 11, 2025
Orlando man arrested, accused of stabbing victim 10 times outside local bar, police say

“Joc Hip Hop,” later identified as Jason Wilfredo Rosario, 30, was arrested on Friday after multiple witnesses said they saw him stab another man multiple times outside Grumpy’s Underground on August 31. The Orlando Police Department was flagged down on Sunday by a woman at 1018 N. Mills Avenue, who told police that someone had been stabbed. The victim was found with stab wounds to the head, face, and 7 deep puncture wounds to his left back area, according to the hospital report.The victim later positively identified Rosario as the person who stabbed him. Rosario is being held at the Orange County jail without bond. He’s being charged with attempted second-degree murder with a weapon. CrimelineCrimeline’s mission is to increase the safety of the Central Florida community by assisting law enforcement agencies in removing undesirable individuals from the community, according to its mission statement>> Call Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS (8477)>> Leave a tip onlineTips that lead to the felony arrest of suspects and/or the recovery of stolen property and drugs may be eligible for cash rewards of up to $1,000. All tips eligible for a reward are paid to tipsters using an anonymous processCentral Florida Crimeline began in July of 1977, originally named Crimewatch, modeled after the first Crime Stoppers program founded in Albuquerque New Mexico. Call Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS (8477)

ORLANDO, Fla. —

“Joc Hip Hop,” later identified as Jason Wilfredo Rosario, 30, was arrested on Friday after multiple witnesses said they saw him stab another man multiple times outside Grumpy’s Underground on August 31.

The Orlando Police Department was flagged down on Sunday by a woman at 1018 N. Mills Avenue, who told police that someone had been stabbed.

The victim was found with stab wounds to the head, face, and 7 deep puncture wounds to his left back area, according to the hospital report.

The victim later positively identified Rosario as the person who stabbed him.

Rosario is being held at the Orange County jail without bond. He’s being charged with attempted second-degree murder with a weapon.

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Crimeline’s mission is to increase the safety of the Central Florida community by assisting law enforcement agencies in removing undesirable individuals from the community, according to its mission statement

>> Call Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS (8477)

>> Leave a tip online

Tips that lead to the felony arrest of suspects and/or the recovery of stolen property and drugs may be eligible for cash rewards of up to $1,000. All tips eligible for a reward are paid to tipsters using an anonymous process

Central Florida Crimeline began in July of 1977, originally named Crimewatch, modeled after the first Crime Stoppers program founded in Albuquerque New Mexico.

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September 6, 2025
Weapon — described as loaded gun — seized after student fight Friday at Sylmar High

A loaded gun fell to the ground during a fight Friday morning among several students at Sylmar High — an incident that resulted in a lockdown at the school and at least one arrest, according to a source close to the investigation.

No injuries were reported.

In a communication to families and staff, Los Angeles school officials acknowledged “a disturbance on campus” and that school police “recovered a weapon from a student and that student has been taken into custody.”

KCAL news reported on the incident Friday, interviewing a parent who said students talked of a gun being found and that her 11th-grade son saw another student taken into custody from his class later in the school day.

Regarding the lead-up into the altercation, “they said that two kids were going to get into a fight, and one of the kids took out a gun on the other kid,” the parent told the television reporter.

KCAL also aired two videos identified as showing the fight that took place. In one video, it looks as though at least two students are beating another student. A portion of the second video shows a student scooping up an object from the ground that might be a gun — although the video, as aired, was blurry.

While the district did not confirm that object was a gun, a source close to the investigation said that officers recovered a loaded gun that had fallen to the ground during the altercation and was later confiscated by officers.

The source was not authorized to speak about the incident and requested anonymity.

The district acknowledged one arrest, but the source said there was more than student taken into custody.

Last week marked the start of the new school year in L.A. Unified, the nation’s second-largest school system.

The fight — and the apparent recovery of a loaded weapon — occurred one day following an after-school stabbing at Franklin High.

District officials appear to have alerted parents quickly through a messaging system, although the details were limited.

The first message informed parents that “an incident is occurring on or near our school that has required our school to go into a ‘lockdown.’”

In a lockdown “all gates and doors in the entire school are locked,” parents were told.

In an update, the school alerted families that the lockdown began at 10:15 a.m.

A third message noted the end of the lockdown, which the district later said concluded at 10:54 a.m. The third message also said the regional office “will be providing extra support staff to ensure the safety and well-being of our school community,” including mental health support.

It’s typical for such support to include on-campus school police officers. Normally, officers are restricted to patrol and not allowed on campus.

The scenario of a fistfight or assault in which a student reaches for a gun recently had deadly consequences just off campus near Washington Preparatory High, when a student was fatally shot by another student.

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August 17, 2024
MTA worker slashed on subway following dispute in Queens

JAMAICA, Queens (WABC) — An MTA worker was slashed on both hands during a dispute in a subway station.

The incident happened in the Jamaica section of Queens at the Jamaica-179th Street Station around 3:50 a.m.

A 54-year-old worker got into a dispute with an unknown man on a southbound F train.

The dispute escalated and the man was slashed on both hands.

He was taken to Queens Hospital Center and is expected to recover.

The man responsible for injuring the MTA worker was able to get away on foot.

The cause of the dispute is under investigation

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July 31, 2024
Girl grabs deputy’s gun, shoots herself in lobby of L.A. County sheriff’s station, officials say

A girl in her late teens died in the lobby of a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department station late Sunday after, officials say, she got hold of a deputy’s gun and shot herself.

The department has not released the girl’s name, and officials said late Sunday that it was unclear how she was able to take the deputy’s weapon.

The incident happened around 7:40 p.m., when the teen walked into the lobby of the sheriff’s station at 150 N. Hudson Ave. in the city of Industry, according to a news release.

Officials said she did not have a weapon when she entered the building, and that at some point she caused a commotion, making noise and banging on glass.

Then, the girl allegedly got into “some kind of altercation” with a deputy, took the deputy’s gun and used it to kill herself, officials said.

Authorities said the incident may have stemmed from a family disturbance nearby.

No deputies were injured, officials said. It was not immediately clear whether anyone else was in the lobby at the time.

The incident is under investigation.

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March 24, 2024
Troy PD: woman arrested in connection to shots fired

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Troy Police Department says it has arrested Krista Leverette, 34, of Troy, in connection with the shots fired incident from early Sunday morning in Troy. Leverette was charged with second-degree attempted murder and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon.

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Troy Police Patrol Officers say that they responded to the area of Old Sixth Avenue where there was a report of shots fired. Police report that there was evidence at the scene of shots being fired, but that anyone involved fled the scene before police arrived.

Police say their investigation determined that there was an alleged dispute between a male and a female who knew each other. The female allegedly fired several shots from a handgun before both fled from the scene. Police say that the male is not believed to be injured.

WCSO: man charged with grand larceny, welfare fraud

Police report that they acquired and executed a search warrant at the suspect’s residence on Old Sixth Avenue where they allegedly found a handgun and took the female suspect into custody. According to law enforcement, she is in the custody of Troy Police and will be processed on the above charges.

She will appear for arraignment in Troy City Court on Monday morning. Troy Police asks anyone with information about this incident or any other ongoing investigations to consider contacting the police at (518) 270-4421 or online at the Troy Police’s website.

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March 10, 2024
Russia has obtained a ‘troubling’ emerging anti-satellite weapon, the White House says

The White House publicly confirmed on Thursday that Russia has obtained a “troubling” emerging anti-satellite weapon but said it cannot directly cause “physical destruction” on Earth.White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said U.S. intelligence officials have information that Russia has obtained the capability but that such a weapon is not currently operational. U.S. officials are analyzing the information they have on the emerging technology and have consulted with allies and partners on the matter.“First this is not an active capability that’s been deployed and though Russia’s pursuit of this particular capability is troubling, there is no immediate threat to anyone’s safety,” Kirby said. “We’re not talking about a weapon that can be used to used to attack human beings or cause physical destruction here on Earth.’’The White House confirmed its intelligence after a vague warning Wednesday from the Republican head of the House Intelligence Committee, Ohio Rep. Mike Turner, urged the Biden administration to declassify information about what he called a serious national security threat.Kirby said that the process of reviewing and declassifying information about the Russian capability was underway when Turner “regrettably” released his statement.“We have been very careful and deliberate about what we decide to declassify downgrade and share w the public,” he added.Russia has downplayed the U.S. concern about the capability.In Moscow, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov described the claims about a new Russian military capability as a ruse intended to make the U.S. Congress support aid for Ukraine.“It’s obvious that Washington is trying to force Congress to vote on the aid bill by hook or by crook,” Peskov said in remarks carried by Russian news agencies. “Let’s see what ruse the White House will use.”The capability is space based and would violate an international space treaty, to which more than 130 countries have signed onto, including Russia.The White House said it would look to engage the Russians directly on the concerns. Even as the White House sought to assure Americans, Kirby acknowledged it was a serious matter.“I don’t want to minimize the potential here for disruption,” Kirby said.White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan was scheduled to brief lawmakers Thursday on Capitol Hill on the Russian threat.The White House did not hide its frustration with how Turner went about sharing concerns about the threat.“We make decisions about how and when to publicly disclose intelligence in a careful deliberate and strategic way, in a way that we choose,” Kirby said.“We’re not going to be knocked off that process, regardless of what, in this particular case has found its way into the public domain,” he added. “I can assure you that we will continue to keep members of Congress as well as our international partners and all of you and the American people as fully informed as possible.”

The White House publicly confirmed on Thursday that Russia has obtained a “troubling” emerging anti-satellite weapon but said it cannot directly cause “physical destruction” on Earth.

White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said U.S. intelligence officials have information that Russia has obtained the capability but that such a weapon is not currently operational. U.S. officials are analyzing the information they have on the emerging technology and have consulted with allies and partners on the matter.

“First this is not an active capability that’s been deployed and though Russia’s pursuit of this particular capability is troubling, there is no immediate threat to anyone’s safety,” Kirby said. “We’re not talking about a weapon that can be used to used to attack human beings or cause physical destruction here on Earth.’’

The White House confirmed its intelligence after a vague warning Wednesday from the Republican head of the House Intelligence Committee, Ohio Rep. Mike Turner, urged the Biden administration to declassify information about what he called a serious national security threat.

Kirby said that the process of reviewing and declassifying information about the Russian capability was underway when Turner “regrettably” released his statement.

“We have been very careful and deliberate about what we decide to declassify downgrade and share w the public,” he added.

Russia has downplayed the U.S. concern about the capability.

In Moscow, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov described the claims about a new Russian military capability as a ruse intended to make the U.S. Congress support aid for Ukraine.

“It’s obvious that Washington is trying to force Congress to vote on the aid bill by hook or by crook,” Peskov said in remarks carried by Russian news agencies. “Let’s see what ruse the White House will use.”

The capability is space based and would violate an international space treaty, to which more than 130 countries have signed onto, including Russia.

The White House said it would look to engage the Russians directly on the concerns. Even as the White House sought to assure Americans, Kirby acknowledged it was a serious matter.

“I don’t want to minimize the potential here for disruption,” Kirby said.

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan was scheduled to brief lawmakers Thursday on Capitol Hill on the Russian threat.

The White House did not hide its frustration with how Turner went about sharing concerns about the threat.

“We make decisions about how and when to publicly disclose intelligence in a careful deliberate and strategic way, in a way that we choose,” Kirby said.

“We’re not going to be knocked off that process, regardless of what, in this particular case has found its way into the public domain,” he added. “I can assure you that we will continue to keep members of Congress as well as our international partners and all of you and the American people as fully informed as possible.”

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February 15, 2024
Monster Hunter Now weapon list and how to unlock new weapon types
Weapons are the most important tools in your Monster Hunter Now arsenal.

This mobile version of the series stripped back the usual roster of weapons down to six choices at launch, locking them behind story quest progression or Hunter Rank progress, with more being introduced with seasonal updates over time.

Despite the limited number of weapons in Monster Hunter Now, there are a couple of ranged options and series staples, such as the Great Sword, giving you some variety to play around with.

Monster Hunter Now weapons list: How many weapons are there?

To date, the roster of weapons in Monster Hunter Now is as follows:
- Sword and Shield
- Great Sword
- Bow
- Hammer
- Light Bowgun
- Long Sword
- Dual Blades (added in Dec. 2023’s “Fulminations in the Frost” update)
- Lance (added in Dec. 2023’s “Fulminations in the Frost” update)
Developers Niantic and Capcom have confirmed new weapon types will continue to be added to the game as part of a “season system,” so for those familiar with the main series, hopefully your favorites will roll out before too long.

How to unlock new weapon types in Monster Hunter Now

Image: Niantic / Capcom via Polygon

To begin with, you’ll only have access to the Sword and Shield, albeit with multiple variations by forging together parts from slaying large monsters.

To unlock new weapon types in Monster Hunter Now, you must progress through the main story quest. Specifically, you need to reach Chapter 2, where you’ll first unlock the Great Sword, and just a few steps later, the remaining roster of weapons.

Specifically, you need to reach the following points in the story:
- To unlock the Great Sword, complete the first stage of “Chapter 2: Shimmering Swamp” in the main story.
- To unlock the Bow, Hammer, Light Bowgun, and Long Sword, reach Hunter Rank 15.
- To unlock the Dual Blades and Lance, they appear to unlock for all players from Hunter Rank 15 as part of Dec. 2023’s “Fulminations in the Frost” update.
These pre-requisites aren’t too far into your Monster Hunter Now journey — requiring just a few hours of play. Of course, that might be staggered out depending on how much you’re able to explore, with many story steps based on collecting resources, which will be limited if you are playing in just a single spot.

Meanwhile, though large monsters do spawn frequently on your stationary position, making use of paintballs for when you need to complete large monster steps quickly is advised.

When will new weapon types arrive in Monster Hunter Now?

New weapon types — alongside new monsters and story updates — will be coming to Monster Hunter Now as part of major quarterly updates.

The first of these was “Fulminations in the Frost”, arriving Dec. 2023, which introduced the Dual Blades and Lance.

From here, developers Niantic and Capcom have confirmed “additional weapon types” from March 2023.

Image: Niantic / Capcom

It’s possible there’s more to come in this update — and if not, expect more weapons to be rolled out in subsequent ones to come.
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December 7, 2023
Redondo 10th-grader brings loaded gun, high-capacity magazine to school

A sophomore at Redondo Union High School started the week by carrying a loaded firearm and a high-capacity magazine onto campus, police say.

Officers arrested the 15-year-old male student at the school after he brought the firearm onto campus. They said he did not appear to have plans for shooting the weapon at the school.

Around 10 a.m., multiple students told administrators at the school that they’d heard a student had a loaded gun on campus. School officials contacted the Redondo Beach Police Department, and officers arrived at the campus around 10:30 a.m. and found a 10th-grader with a loaded firearm and ammunition.

Redondo police investigators said an initial investigation determined that no threats had been made and there were no plans for violence. No students or staff were threatened or injured at the school, where more than 3,100 students are enrolled, according to the Redondo Beach Unified School District.

“We understand that incidents such as these are concerning,” read a statement from Jason Kurtenbach, the district’s executive director of student services. “We are working in partnership with RBPD, who will continue to have an increased presence on and around all our campuses.”

The student was arrested on suspicion of multiple firearms violations, including being a juvenile in possession of a firearm, bringing a firearm onto school property, possessing a high-capacity magazine, carrying a loaded firearm in public and possessing an unregistered loaded firearm. The booking charges will be submitted to the Los Angeles County Probation Department for filing, according to police. The student has not been identified publicly because he is a minor.

Redondo Beach police declined to specify details of the firearm possessed by the student or its provenance, citing the ongoing investigation.

“At this time, this appears to be an isolated incident involving only the student who has been arrested,” police said.

Kurtenbach said in his statement that the district would work with the student and his family regarding discipline but cited California Education Code 48900, which requires districts to expel students who bring weapons to campus.

“That said, please know that this matter has our full attention and RUHS and district administration’s work will be guided by the law and our unwavering commitment to campus safety for all students and staff,” Kurtenbach said.

Anyone with information for police can call investigators at (310) 379-2477 or text (310) 339-2362.

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December 4, 2023
‘Precious Cargo’ item and weapon locations in Modern Warfare 3

“Precious Cargo” is the second mission in Modern Warfare 3. Several of the main campaign missions have collectible items and weapons to find. This gear doesn’t carry over between missions, but, once you’ve collected it, you can change your loadout both during the mission and any time you replay it.

Our Modern Warfare 3 guide will show you all of the weapon locations and item locations in “Precious Cargo.”

All ‘Precious Cargo’ weapon and item locations in MW3

Graphic: Jeffrey Parkin | Sources: Sledgehammer Games/Activision

There are 21 weapons and items to find in the “Precious Cargo” mission.

1. MTZ-556

Image: Sledgehammer Games/Activision

You’ll find the MTZ-556 assault rifle in the Shadow Company shipping container just east of the starting location.

2. Silenced WSP Swarm

You’ll find the Silenced WSP Swarm SMG in the same shipping container as the MTZ-556 above.

3. Recon Drone

Image: Sledgehammer Games/Activision

Back outside, turn to the right. A little east of the container, you’ll find an open container with the Recon Drone field upgrade inside.

4. Silenced Rival-9

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Hop onto the boxes just to the right of the Recon Drone’s container. Climb up to find another orange crate with the Silenced Rival-9 SMG inside.

5. Heartbeat Sensor

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Head back to the first container and turn south to find another Shadow Company container. Inside, you’ll find the Heartbeat Sensor field upgrade.

6. Silenced Expedite 12

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From the Heartbeat Sensor, head south and take the first left. Turn right immediately and you’ll find the Silenced Expedite 12 shotgun in a crate on the second row of shipping containers.

7. 556 Icarus

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Head east along the bottom of the map and watch for a small building on your left. Get past the guards and you’ll find the 556 Icarus light machine gun in a crate in the northwest corner.

8. Snapshot Pulse

In the northwest corner of the same room, you’ll find the Snapshot Pulse field upgrade.

9. PILA

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Back outside, look for a ladder on the south-facing wall. Climb to the roof to find the PILA launcher.

10. Munitions Box

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Keep heading east across the bottom of the map to reach the tower — where you’ll find the manifest for this mission’s objective. On the ground floor, head into the garage to the southeast to find the Munitions Box field upgrade.

11. RPK

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Continue up the tower to the third floor. In the room across from the Harbormaster’s Office, you’ll find a crate against the window with the RPK light machine gun inside.

12. Pulemyot 762

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Inside the Harbormaster’s Office, there’s a hallway leading to the southwest. Head through it to find a crate with the Pulemyot 762 light machine gun.

13. Explosive Victus XMR

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Continue up the stairs to the roof and take a left to find the Explosive Victus XMR sniper rifle (and a good perch to clear out some baddies).

14. Silenced ISO Hemlock

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From the roof, look to the northeast and you’ll find another building standing on its own. The Silenced ISO Hemlock assault rifle is in the crate inside.

15. Signal 50

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From that building start working back to the west. A little to the north, you’ll pass by one of the automated gantries. Climb up it to the catwalk on the northern side (not quite the very top of the gantry) to find the Signal 50 sniper rifle.

16. Hybrid STB 556

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Drop off the gantry heading southwest and you’ll find another small building. Head to the room on the north side to find the Hybrid STB 556 assault rifle.

17. BAS-B

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Exit the building and climb onto the shipping containers heading west. You’ll find the BAS-B in an orange crate on the top of the northern edge of the stacks of shipping containers.

18. GS Magna

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Continue along the tops of the shipping container heading west. Just before you reach the edge of the map, look for a small open area on the ground. You’ll find the GS Magna handgun in a small orange crate.

19. Incendiary Bryson 800

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When you first board the ship, cut to the north (port) side as you work forward. Stay on the deck level and take the first door on the left that you come to. You’ll find the Incendiary Bryson 800 shotgun in a small room there.

20. RGL-80

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Keep heading east toward the bridge. When you enter, take the first door on the left to find a crate with the RGL-80 launcher inside.

21. KVD Enforcer

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A little further into the ship, you’ll find the Control Room with the GPS trackers on a long table. Go through the first door on the left to find the KVD Enforcer sniper rifle.

For more Modern Warfare 3 guides, see how to earn the Back in the Field trophy and the A Shot Blocked achievement, or check out our walkthrough for “Deep Cover.” If you’re jumping into multiplayer when it goes live, check our guides on the best Striker loadout, best MCW loadout, and best AMR9 loadout.

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