» Jared Harris

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Jared has written more than 200 articles and assigned hundreds more since he joined The Western Journal in February 2017. He was an infantryman in the Arkansas and Georgia National Guard and is a husband, dad and aspiring farmer.

Jared has written more than 200 articles and assigned hundreds more since he joined The Western Journal in February 2017. He is a husband, dad, and aspiring farmer. He was an infantryman in the Arkansas and Georgia National Guard. If he's not with his wife and son, then he's either shooting guns or working on his motorcycle.

Location

Arkansas

Languages Spoken

English

Topics of Expertise

Military, firearms, history

While Americans and others in the Northern Hemisphere enjoy the chilly days of winter, it's easy to forget our friends down under are in the middle of their hot season.

Stu Pengelly / Facebook

Commentary

While We Bundle Up for Christmas, Australia Is So Hot You Can Cook Meat in a Car

While Americans enjoy the chilly days of winter, it's easy to forget our friends down under are in the middle of their hot season.

By Jared Harris December 24, 2019

Mark Rober showcases his new glitter bomb.

Mark Rober / YouTube screen shot

Commentary

Man Takes the Fight to Package Thieves with Brutally Clever Device: 'Glitter Bomb Trap 2.0'

There’s not much worse than a thief. During the holiday season, these criminals come out in droves to undertake their favorite Christmas pastime — stealing boxes from porches. With the […]

By Jared Harris December 24, 2019

KABC-TV / YouTube screen shot

Commentary

K9 Smashes Through Car Window, Plays 'Fetch' with Stubborn Punk

Police later said the suspect was wanted for assault with a deadly weapon. Needless to say, that could have turned out much worse for anyone involved.

By Jared Harris December 22, 2019

Recovery and clean-up crews work the scene in the aftermath of a mass shooting at the JC Kosher Supermarket on Dec. 11, 2019, in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Rick Loomis / Getty Images

Commentary

The New Yorker Appears To Hint 'Influx' of Jews Behind Anti-Semitic NJ Shooting

The New Yorker's attempt at 'untangling the hate' seemed to question whether it was the Jews' own fault the shooting happened.

By Jared Harris December 22, 2019

Police cruiser with vertical light bars installed.

WHEC-TV screen shot

Commentary

Police Modify Cruiser Light Bars, New 'Secret Weapon' Could Save Lives

Although these new devices appear to be normal light bars at first glance, a single button transforms them into a potentially life-saving configuration.

By Jared Harris December 22, 2019

A holiday photo from the USS George Washington.

USS George Washington / Facebook

Commentary

USS George Washington Issues Christmas Orders, Calls Up 'S. Claus' for Duty

The Facebook page of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier posted the 'orders' early Tuesday morning, calling up 'Adm. S. Claus' to accomplish Christmas tasks.

By Jared Harris December 22, 2019