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Meet Craig, TSA explosives specialist (VIDEO)

In a new video giving a behind the scenes look at the Transportation Security Agency, security specialist Craig Ogden explains how he uses his expertise in explosives to provide a critical layer of security.

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Connecticut man pleads guilty to federal firearm offense

A Connecticut man was arrested last year by the police he called to save a woman in his living room overdosing on heroin. Now he faces prison time for violating state and federal laws.

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Houston man arrested for attempting to transport explosives

While talking to a “vendor” on a blackmarket website – who was actually an undercover FBI agent – Ogborn made it clear he intended to blow up a building.

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Marijuana Use, Prohibited Persons & Explosives : ATF Comments

ATF has received a number of inquiries regarding the use of marijuana for medicinal and recreational purposes and its applicability to Federal explosives laws.

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ATF Reclassifies Wetted Nitrocellulose as Explosive Materials Under Federal Laws

In an Explosives Industry Newsletter issued in June 2016, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives reclassified Wetted Nitrocellulose...

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Man finds Civil War-era landmine while digging in the dirt (VIDEO)

Matt Bell originally thought the find was just a cannonball, but when he took it to an area museum, discovered it was a live, 32-pound landmine.

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Breaking down barriers: door breaching courses for civilians

Alliance Police Training (APT) in Ohio is offering civilians training usually reserved for military and SWAT officers: door breaching.

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