Hartford CourantNewtown victims’ families sue maker of gun used in 2012 attackReutersBOSTON (Reuters) – The families of nine people killed in a 2012 massacre at a Newtown, Connecticut, elementary school sued the maker of the gun used in the attack on Monday, saying...

Go read this article... WOODTV.comNewtown victim’s mom speaks out about gun violenceWOODTV.comNEWTOWN, Conn. (AP) — The mother of a first-grader killed in the Newtown school shooting rampage spoke out against gun violence Sunday on the second anniversary of the...

The National Shooting Sports Foundation supports the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act for FY15 and strongly encourages a Yes vote. While no bill is perfect, the NSSF supports this legislation because it protects the rights of hunters and...

Go read this article... Newtown mom speaks out on gun violenceThe Spokesman ReviewThe mother of a first-grader killed in the Newtown school shooting rampage spoke out against gun violence Sunday on the second anniversary of the massacre, saying it has broken the...

AERO Precision has opened a pre-order for their much anticipated Nickel Boron .308 Bolt Carrier Group. This new BCG has an 8620 steel carrier with enhanced radius cuts and forward assist serrations, 9310 steel Bolt with is Magnetic Particle Inspected and marked as MPI...

In April, a clerk at a Shell station in Houston was shot. From abc13.com:HOUSTON — Police say armed robbers held up a gas station in northwest Houston overnight. They got away, but not before shooting the clerk Now we learn that the clerk was paralyzed. From...

Tactical Life has introduced the DPMS C22 Carbine. Jorge Amselle provides a complete overview of the .22LR carbine, which will allow you to interchange standard AR Uppers. This will be a great price point for those shooters that don’t already have a rifle, but want...

Go read this article... Valley News LiveShoplifter Pulls Gun On Worker At Fargo Wal-Mart StoreCBS LocalFARGO, N.D. (AP) — Fargo police are looking for a shoplifter who pulled a gun on a store employee. Authorities say a man allegedly took a phone from the Wal-Mart...

SalonMore Americans Are Pro-Gun Than Pro-Gun ControlSmithsonianAs per the Constitution, Americans have the right to keep and bear arms—but who can carry what types of weapons (and where, and when) has become one of the the most divisive issues in American politics....

Go read this article... Elmira Star-GazetteLawrenceville woman pleads guilty to selling stolen gunElmira Star-GazetteA Lawrenceville woman pleaded guilty in federal court this week to charges of possession and sale of a stolen firearm and transportation of a stolen...

Go read this article... USA TODAYGun violence continues unabated since Sandy HookSeacoastonline.comDec. 9 — To the Editor: It has been almost two years since the slaughter of 20 children and six staff at the Sandy Hook Elementary School. According to an article on...

With January fast approaching and the newly-Republicans in the House and Senate about to take their seats, it seems fitting to point out a frivolous and burdensome gun control law the GOP needs repeal or amend — namely, the ban that forbids a law-abiding citizen from...

Go read this article... Our friends over at Faxon Firearms already have an extensive line of high quality and affordable AR-15 barrels. Yesterday the introduced a new barrel to the lineup is sure to get some of you really excited. Its their new “FLAME” Fluted barrel...

Go read this article... LancasterOnlineCity killing makes one heck of a pro-gun argumentLancasterOnlineBut if there ever was a compelling argument for owning a gun, it’s the killing of Nicole Mathewson. The crime is like something out of a National Rifle Association...

I know what bolt gun I want next. It comes in .308 and it has Gunsite’s name on it. Check out the full review, of the new Ruger Gunsite .308 bolt action rifle, at GunsAmerica. This one doesn’t come with a wooden stock, but it’s great, nevertheless. Ruger’s new Gunsite...

“Why didn’t the cop just shoot him in the arm, or the leg?” If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard or read something along these lines after an LE or self-defense shooting, I would actually have a pretty decent amount of money. Once again, we find Hollywood and...

I’m sure by now you’ve seen at least one story about a child being suspended, expelled, or otherwise punished for playing around at school with some kind of fake gun. The most famous case was when a Maryland second grader was suspended for chewing a Pop Tart pastry...

The ABC News profile of ten-year-old Shyanne Roberts, a young firearms enthusiast, seemingly raised the blood pressure of the reporter covering the story. In the video, which started out as a report on the recent growth of women gun owners and shooters, Shyanne is...

New York Daily NewsWashington State Pro-Gun Rally Draws ThousandsThe New AmericanNationally, Seim’s rally never happened. The mainstream media was too busy reporting on Al Sharpton’s ramping up of protesters’ anger at the shooting of Michael Brown and Eric Garner...

Go read this article... Silencer Shop just created an invaluable resource for SCAR 17 owners. The SCAR 17’s barrel is fairly thin through the shoulder so, when it comes time to choose a suppressor mount, you might find that your choice just won’t work. Suppressor...

Chicago Gun Violence: 3 Dead, 29 Injured This Past WeekendBETDemario Bailey, a 15-year-old boy, was shot and killed in a robbery in Chicago this past weekend, which ended with three deaths and 29 injured throughout the city. Four suspects have been arrested in the...

Go read this article... About time! I have been trying to get something like this started for years with a local producer friend in Seattle. We have been going over ideas and still do talk about it but this stuff takes forever and to convince networks to accept it...

Go read this article... The above flyer was being handed out to local businesses in Alexandria Virginia recently. A VCDL member observed it and was able to take a picture of the flyer, with the cooperation of the local business owner. From an VCDL email:The flyer...

Go read this article... Dozens Gather In Vigil Against Gun Violence In StamfordThe Daily Voice”I stand here with you tonight to say: Enough,” Dana Horowitz said to about 60 people gathered in front of the Ferguson Library in Stamford for a vigil. “We stand together to...

Little information on this story, no arrests yet.They say the homeowner asked this person to leave, thinking he was drunk, and asked him to return. “The individual became belligerent and approached the homeowner in an aggressive manner, at which time he was shot,” the...

The Beloit, Wisconsin Police Department today withdrew an offer made by Chief Norm Jacobs to have officers search homes for firearms after publicity over the proposal created a public outcry across the Internet. The announcement came from the office of City Manager...

Go read this article... The families of nine killed at the Sandy Hook Elementary, will sue Bushmaster firearms, and it looks like the distributors and retailers too. The sellers of firearms that are in “common use for lawful purposes.” Stunts like this are exactly why...

Go read this article... WAVY-TVMcAuliffe pushes for gun control measuresWAVY-TVRICHMOND, Va. (AP/WAVY) — Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe is pushing for new regulations on gun ownership. The governor introduced a package of gun control measures in Arlington Monday that...

Go read this article... mySanAntonio.comTexas Police Officer Placed On Paid Leave For Using Stun GunBuzzFeed News11, incident in which Police Officer Nathanial Robinson used a stun gun on Pete Vasquez. Craig said the police department’s internal investigation will be...

Go read this article... Sandy Hook 2 years later: One senator’s push for gun controlfox13now.comAnd with Republicans maintaining the House and winning the Senate as a result of the midterm election, Murphy’s push for gun control legislation and background checks...

I have an unnatural fear of alligators. It doesn’t make sense, really. I don’t live near any crocodilian habitats. The guys from Swamp People aren’t going to be filming any episodes near my house. Nevertheless, I have nightmares, often, about these gnarly reptiles...

WABC-TVRapper Bobby Shmurda pleads not guilty to gun, drug chargesWABC-TVAn up-and-coming rapper who performs under the name of Bobby Shmurda pleaded not guilty to gun and drug trafficking charges as an arraignment was unsealed in court Thursday. A judge ordered him...

The grand jury found that Ray Carlos, who had been charged with second-degree murder, acted in self-defense when he shot James Rube, 29, of Gray, Assistant District Attorney Jason Dagate said.(snip) Dagate said Carlos then went outside with a gun and yelled, “Who’s...

Go read this article... Dem Senator: Congress ‘Complicit’ in Murder by Failing to Pass Gun ControlMediaiteChris Murphy (D-CT) about the lack of progress in Congress when it comes to getting new gun control legislation passed. Murphy, who has been dedicated to this...

Go read this article... Coalition remembers gun violence victims in Thursday eventTurn to 10The Rhode Island Coalition Against Gun Violence is hoping to remember all of the victims of the Sandy Hook tragedy and all lives lost as result of gun violence. “Additionally...

This shooting was initially characterized as a shooting over trespass. Now it comes out that it was a defensive shooting. The following includes a statement by the State Attorney, Jim Devine. It is my belief on the facts presented to me that the homeowner had a...

One of my new favorite blogs these days is by a couple of NW guys, and fellow precision rifle competitors, called The 6.5 Guys, that discusses the PRS sport and and gear that goes along with it. I am also a follower of their Youtube channel which I recommend you do as...

Go read this article... The Seattle Times’I Will Not Comply’ rally draws gun-rights supporters to OlympiaThe Seattle TimesBut instead of decrying a tax on distilled liquor such as Pennsylvanians did just years after the U.S. Constitution was ratified, demonstrators...

It looks like Senate Democrats are set to nominate an anti-gun political appointee. It’s 36 year old Dr. Vivek Murthy again. More known for being a political advocate, of Obama, than his medical experience. He’s a bad choice because he thinks firearms are a public...

FOX31 DenverManhunt underway in Fort Collins as police look for man who fired gun, caused …FOX31 DenverFORT COLLINS, Colo. — Police in Fort Collins have arrested a man they said shot at officers during an attempt to arrest him and then caused a car crash Friday night....

The case started back in 2012, when Dale Lee Norman walked down the street with his pistol showing. He had recently obtained his concealed carry permit, and did not realize that his firearm was completely exposed. He was convicted of the open carry of a firearm. His...

Go read this article... The new Rig Light Jacket is the result of a collaboration between Beyond Clothing and Grey Ghost Gear. The jacket is constructed from Beyond’s 4-way stretch woven fabric to have the durability of a softshell and lighter weight of a midlayer...

Go read this article... CBS Local3 Largest Bay Area Cities To Hold Gun Buyback Drives During Sandy Hook 2 …CBS LocalSAN FRANCISCO/OAKLAND (KCBS)— City and community leaders were on hand at San Francisco City Hall Friday to promote a massive gun buyback program taking...

Under the “Safe Act” New York State can confiscate guns without any notice or appeal process, according to this article. From wwnytv.com:They then file a report, which in Jefferson County is sent to county Community Services.”We review it, confirm that the license is...

Go read this article... Here is another one of our “Why I Carry” stories. These stories, unlike our defensive gun use stories, take a look at situations that may have turned out very differently if the victim(s) had been armed. These stories are the “other side of the...

At the risk of reducing my own chances to win, http://www.weapon-blog.com/contests/ has been updated with all the gun and gear related contests that I am aware of for the month. Go forth and win… As always, feel free to share wherever you can. If you are aware of any...

TIMEAustralia’s PM Questions Gun and Security Laws After Sydney SiegeTIMEAustralian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has said that the nation’s gun laws and national security policies are up for serious review after a disturbed man, on bail for being accessory to a murder...

Newtown Anniversary, Victim’s Mom Speaks Out About Gun ViolenceFox 28NEWTOWN, Conn. (AP) — The mother of a first-grader killed in the Newtown school shooting rampage spoke out against gun violence Sunday on the second anniversary of the massacre, saying it has broken...

ISIS the best advertisement for the 2nd Amendment. Never before have I felt so naked. Now more than ever, I wish I was armed. And I’m not alone. Any and all home-grown Islamic terrorism should be able, if need be, to be met by a well-armed civilian militia. The United...

CBS LocalLawmakers, Advocates Call For Stronger Push Against Gun ViolenceCBS LocalAs CBS2 Political Reporter Marcia Kramer reported, Milagros Ortega was also among the New Yorkers commemorating the National Vigil for Gun Violence. She wears her heart on her coat – in...

Man says he brought gun to Hollydazzle, but was no threatWAVY-TVNEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — One of the men Newport News police charged with bringing a gun to Hollydazzle is speaking out, saying he had no intentions of being a threat to the celebration. Newport News...

Can Psychiatrists Stop Gun Violence?New York Times (blog)Soon after the 2012 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, President Obama made mental health care a major part of his plan to curb gun violence. And this week, following the two-year anniversary of that...

Go read this article... No discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of open and concealed carry used to be complete without the obligatory theory that open carry was more dangerous. It was asserted that a criminal will target the open carrier because they are...

In Tacna, Arizona, I saw this fellow openly carrying what appears to be a stainless Colt Mustang in .380. I asked, and he said that he had served in the Marine Corps, as indicated by the tattoo. He was driving the four-wheeler, which can be licensed for dual use, on...

On Episode 112 of the podcast, Ben mentioned that he shot his best match ever on Sunday, winning SSP with a fairly deep talent pool, and talking 2nd overall at the match. This particular match was the third match of the locally famous Day-Night-Day match that consists...

Go read this article... There is an important difference between black powder and smokeless powder. Smokeless powder, which is used in modern ammunition should never be used in black powder rifles and here is an excellent example of why. The Indiana DNR posted the...

It’s true. The well-known holster and magazine pouch attachment device shown above was designed by two knife guys. If you are into knives, you likely recognize the names Tim Wegner and Robert (Bob) Terzuola. If you ever spent serious time at a national knife show...

Boston HeraldPlea Change Likely in Gun Case Linked to MarathonABC NewsA man charged with possessing the gun authorities believe the Boston Marathon bombing suspects used to kill an MIT police officer is expected to change his plea in court later this week. Stephen...

He ended up getting a cash drawer and ran out the door, but was stopped by a customer in the parking lot who was armed with a gun. The customer shot one round into the air, which spooked Webb, making him drop the cash drawer and run, police said.More Here …read more...

Go read this article... Smith & Wesson appears to now be making M&P pistols with a carbon fiber finish. Although the company has not made an official statement yet, it appears that four M&P pistols will feature the carbon fiber treatment: the full size 9mm...

State Rep. Greg Steube served on active duty from 2004 to 2008 and took part in Operation Iraqi Freedom.STAFF FILE PHOTO / DAN WAGNER By Lee Williams Published: Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at 2:41 p.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at 2:41 p.m. State Rep....

Frederick News Post (subscription)Gun violence rallies interfaith activists; second anniversary of Connecticut …Frederick News Post (subscription)Joey Hoffman, right, of Middletown, reads a passage Sunday evening during the Interfaith Vigil to End Gun Violence outside...

If you carry a gun, you should have first-aid training and equipment. Think about how much time we spend learning firearms skills. Now think about what you would do after the shooting stops. There is a very real possibility that you or someone you know will need first...

Advertise here with BSA A quick search of our Facebook page or this blog would clearly indicate that we love bags. I have SBR bags, EDC bags, little bags, big bags, range bags, rifle bags and on and on. If you can put something inside, close it with strings, Velcro or...

Five years ago, two Marines from two different walks of life who had literally just met were told to stand guard in front of their outpost’s entry control point. Minutes later, they were staring down a big blue truck packed with explosives. With this particular shred...

Go read this article... Complete Repudiation: Pro-Gun Candidate Wins Gabby Giffords’ Former House …Breitbart NewsOn December 17, pro-Second Amendment candidate Martha McSally (R) was officially declared the winner in the race for Arizona’s second congressional...

Well, this didn’t take long… Days after Larry McQuilliams shot-up buildings in Austin, Texas, Police Chief Art Acevedo warned the Austin community to turn into the police friends and neighbors who harbor “extreme” views and who are “gun enthusiasts.” Acevedo discussed...

Go read this article... WGMEGun control debate lingers in MaineWGMELEWISTON (WGME) — In the wake of the Sandy Hook massacre came a national debate over gun control and whether or not stricter laws need to be put in place. Many thought gun reform laws would be passed....

Go read this article... While enroute, dispatch told officers that the homeowner had caught two people and was holding them at gun point. Officers learned the suspects had broken into a shed in the back yard and also stolen a bicycle out of the backyard. Officers were...

Go read this article... When selecting a pistol for self-defense, there is a lot of talk about the caliber and how many rounds it holds. One of the most important things about a gun is rarely discussed: how it fits in your hand. Handgun fit plays a huge role in how...

A preliminary investigation found that a resident armed himself against an intruder. When the suspect jumped to run away, the resident became startled and accidentally discharged his gun. The male suspect was not struck, and was able to flee before climbing up a...

Go read this article... Recently DPMS Panther Arms–a company known mostly for their budget-friendly AR-15 rifles and .308 AR-10 style platforms–released their GII series of rifles in .308 caliber. The GII promises a host of improvements over previous .308 caliber AR...

Go read this article... Breitbart NewsComplete Repudiation: Pro-Gun Candidate Wins Gabby Giffords’ Former House …Breitbart NewsOn December 17, pro-Second Amendment candidate Martha McSally (R) was officially declared the winner in the race for Arizona’s second...

HIGH POINT —A jury found Weldon Teasley not guilty Thursday of murder in the 2012 shooting death of his girlfriend’s son.(snip)The situation could have been diffused at 1:14 a.m., Stockdale said, when officers arrived on scene and told Cynthelia Quick, in order to...

Go read this article... Courtesy of 22plinksterI did not get this shot on the first try, it took me 6. This shot was the longest shot that I have ever tried with a handgun. I was using my 1962 Colt Woodsman Target Model with 36 grain Federal Champion ammo. I want to...

The Lutheran interpretation of the Fourth Commandment tells us all we need to know to understand Ferguson, Michael Brown, and the current state of race relations in America. The urban black community today is raising a generation of young thugs with no respect for...

We’ve been seeing quite a few new 2015 models (rifles, pistols, P320’s, and CALX Kits, from Sig Sauer between scouring distributor websites for leaks and Sig’s own Instagram page. We’re now finding out that a few more models are being discontinued for 2015. We also...

A Montana man who shot and killed a German exchange student caught trespassing in his garage was convicted of deliberate homicide Wednesday despite arguing that a state “castle doctrine” law allowed him to use deadly force to protect his home and family. Cheers...

A judge in Alabama shows an example of both the deadly danger of a punch, disparity of force, and the changes that ubiquitous cameras are bringing to the justice system. It is also interesting how misleading the early reporting was. From video evidence later on, it...

Go read this article... Do Mass Shootings Like Newtown Actually Reduce Support for Gun Control?Huffington Post (blog)As America passes the second anniversary of the Newtown massacre, where 26 students and teachers lost their lives, one would have expected a greater...

Queens ChronicleFamilies work to stop gun violenceQueens Chronicle5 when he attended a dinner in Jamaica for mothers who have lost children to gun violence. “I really don’t know of anybody more important than you,” said Meeks (D-Queens), who hosted the dinner. “You’re...

Go read this article... 9NEWS.comDozens protest gun violence at State Capitol9NEWS.comDENVER – About 150 people protested outside of the Capitol on Thursday to raise awareness about gun violence. The protest was led by several groups, including students from East High...

SalonTwo years after Newtown, Americans are the most pro-gun they’ve been in …SalonTwo years after the massacre of 20 children and six staff members at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, prompting widespread calls for gun safety reform, Americans...

Go read this article... fox8.comGun packed in a PlayStation 2 gets airline passenger arrestedfox8.comThe discovery of parts of a .22-caliber semi-automatic handgun packed in a PlayStation 2 is one of the Transportation Security Administration’s latest checkpoint...

My favorite restaurant in Yuma is the Yummy Yummy at 2241 Avenue A. It is in the corner of the strip mall and easy to miss. It isn’t a fancy place, rather utilitarian, with ridiculously low prices and excellent food. The service is good, but as the place is litterally...

Battle Arms Development has released their new BAD-EMR (Enhanced Magazine Release) just in time for the holidays. The BAD-EMR is a magazine release button that has been machined from a solid piece of 7075-T6 aluminum. It does not have the typical hole all the way...

Americans love their handguns. From the classic Colt revolvers of the 19th century to John Browning’s beloved 1911 design and beyond, handguns occupy a special place in American culture. Everyone has their favorite, of course, and often that shows by way of...

Photographs supplied by Valerie Caldwell.Alyssa Caldwell and her father had been hunting all day. The weather had been nasty; cloudy skies with snow and rain alternating. They had seen a few elk, much to far away to try a shot. They left their makeshift blind to see...

The Beloit, Wisconsin Police Department on Tuesday withdrew an offer made by Chief Norm Jacobs to have officers search homes for firearms after publicity over the proposal created a public outcry across the Internet. The announcement came from the office of City...

Spurring memories of Nancy Pelosi’s ridiculous statement, Dave Workman informs us, about some of what’s actually in I-594. The bill that billionaires purported to pass all in the name of “guns safety.” Until their next gun control push, because you can be assured that...

This latest news, brings to light why painting toy guns, is not such a good idea when it comes to safety. Never ones to let common sense get in the way of neutering and attacking guns in our culture. The gun ban elite have already been legislating the color of toy...

What would happen if American citizens, decided that unconstitutional gun laws, were not going to prevent them from exercising their Second Amendment? That they would exercise civil disobedience on a massive scale. Well, it happened in Washington on Saturday, at the...

ABC OnlineParties reject pro-gun Senator David Leyonhjelm’s call for more Australians to …Yahoo!7 NewsPro-gun crossbench Senator David Leyonhjelm’s call for more Australians to carry guns has been rejected by the Opposition and Greens. The Liberal Democrat has...

When you want to see great examples of hypocracy, you don’t have to look much farther than liberal organizations and companies. Amazon.com is an e-commerce powerhouse and because of their market share, we decided to give their Fulfillment by Amazon program a try. The...

Via Uncle, via Jovian Thunderbolt, The Firearm Blog has this video: Yankee Marshal doesn’t really do a complete job of explaining to you why officer Darren Wilson’s gun went “click … click … bang.” Neither does Jovian Thunderbolt, and neither does Uncle. Yes, the gun...

Go read this article... A concealed carrier in Dallesport, Washington was responsible for capturing a burglar who broke into a small airport near his home. According to local media: Investigators said a burglar had smashed out the windows of the airport’s main office...

Internet polls measure the ratio of people who have enough interest to participate in the given poll. PBS.org has put up an Internet poll with the responses noted above. You can see that the poll is getting hammered by second amendment supporters. The message, loud...

Magpul rolled out several products today that have been very highly anticipated. Shipping now: MOE M-LOK Hand Guards – Rifle, Mid, and Carbine lengths PMAG 25 M118 LR/SR GEN M3 Window Grip Core Lube Bottle M-LOK Offset Light Mount, Polymer Shipping January 1st: M-LOK...

I did better on at least a part of Saturday’s cowboy match, indicating that I got at least one (or 2) holes in the dike patched up. Unfortunately, one leak continues to our water (and seconds).I felt good with the rifle…I was shooting the rifle as well or better that...

Go read this article... Please Note, this written feed is being updated in real time using multiple resources. This is a rapidly changing situation and information may change with it. UPDATE 4:02AM ET: The lights in the cafe have just gone out per Chris Reason. UPDATE...