This one is going to be a bit all over the place.

First, let’s do some fun gun stuff with a couple of articles from The Firearms Blog.

Mossberg is putting out a version of their new 940 Tactical with a red dot installed. I have a serious case of the wants for this. My gun fund is currently in “save up cash” mode with an aim to replace my current Mossberg 590. This is looking like a contender.

And someone put out a bullpup revolver. I find this interesting from a technological aspect, kind of like the Bond Bullpup. It’s also something I wouldn’t buy unless I had significant money to throw away on an experiment. After I got a Bond Bullpup.

Now for some not-so-fun gun stuff.

Local Fox affiliate article on a woman facing murder charges after tracking down the two lowlifes who carjacked her and gunned them down. This is one of those cases where you sympathize with the carjacking victim – and the vengeance part of your brain wants to cheer that two violent criminals aren’t going to trouble anyone else. Unfortunately, there are reasons why self-defense laws require an immediate threat. Those of us who choose to carry a gun need to know the laws. I’m hoping the local DA cuts this woman a good deal.

Let’s do some business news.

From another Fox affiliate comes an article about a highly automated McDonalds where customers have almost no interaction with the employees. Per the article: Social media response indicated people did not universally agree whether this was a positive or negative change: Some people celebrated the innovation as a move towards faster and more accurate orders, but others took a more cynical position and predicted that it would lead to a loss of “millions of jobs.” Having spent six years as a night manager for the local Mickey D’s franchise, I would have loved a store where my interaction with customers was nil, and I had less employees to worry about. As to the loss of millions of jobs? From all the help wanted signs and increases in pay to attract said help, it doesn’t look like people want those jobs. You know who won’t be losing their jobs? The high performers.

From Bloomberg comes an article on the IRS delaying its rule for reporting on transactions of more than $600. E-commerce sites and payment apps (like ApplePay and Venmo) are pushing back on the new reporting requirements.

Let’s end with a couple of entertainment items.

First, from IGN is an article that people can sue movie studios for deceptive trailers. Particularly if the trailer boasts scenes that don’t make the final cut. The ruling – however – does not mean that people can sue for bad movies. Much to Hollywood’s relief, I’m sure.

Finally, an article from Bleeding Cool that James Gunn’s DCEU will take inspiration from the DC Animated Universe. I’ve adored the animated universe, and this is very heartening.