Go read this article... Roanoke TimesVigil remembers victims of gun violenceRoanoke TimesRob Wormley gets support from his mother Maribell Wormley (left) as he talks about the shooting death of his cousin, Joyce Payne. People held a vigil for victims of gun violence...

The man told officers that he had seen the two suspects take mail out of his neighbor’s mailbox and went to confront them, Kapp said. The two suspects then approached the man, described as older and having disabilities. The man felt threatened, pulled his weapon (for...

Go read this article... One of the most important questions that retailers should ask themselves is, “Who are my customers?” Learning what, how and why they buy can improve your profitability and expand your customer base. …read more Related

In our world there is a drive to see things either one way or the opposite way. Issues are presented only as left/right, up/down, or black/white. We’re inundated with pressure to choose a side and then defend that side no matter how ridiculous the argument becomes....

Bluefield Daily TelegraphMcAuliffe proposes gun control measuresBluefield Daily Telegraph“It is disappointing that the governor, who claims to be a consensus-builder focused on jobs, is making a divisive social issue like gun control the centerpiece of his legislative...

Go read this article... Daily BeastThe Gun Battle Since NewtownDaily BeastBut I’ve been writing and talking about this issue for over a decade, tracking how we’ve let the equivalent of those who think there should be no drunk driving laws decide which laws should...

Press TVNewtown Anniversary, Victim’s Mom Speaks Out About Gun ViolenceABC6OnYourSide.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 massacre,...

Austin, TX Police Chief Art Acevedo spoke recently at a press conference about a shooting that happened in downtown Austin, TX, and what he said might leave you scratching your head. In case you missed it, here’s what happened. According to My Fox Austin, Larry Steven...

Go read this article... SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – A Good Samaritan comes to the aid of a woman who was being attacked by her ex-boyfriend and winds up shooting the man.It happened in Scottsdale and neighbors say they were both frightened and relieved.Shaken by gunfire in a...

MSNBCNewtown families ‘dedicated for life’ to reducing gun violenceMSNBCAt the recent event at Helen Mills Theater in Manhattan, he said his family remains “shattered,” but that he will dedicate the rest of his life to reducing gun violence. “If we can do anything to...

CTV NewsOttawa police charge 27 in campaigns targeting gun violence, drugsCTV NewsOTTAWA – Ottawa police have laid more than 250 charges against 27 people after a months-long crackdown on gun and drug offences linked to alleged gang activity. The arrests were made...

Go read this article... The owner of an auto-mechanics shop in Birmingham, Alabama opened fire on a pair of late night intruders earlier this week. Two men scaled a fence surrounding the lot, most likely looking for items to steal. The owner of the property was...

Go read this article... The Mega Arms MTS or Megalithic Tactical System is a really cool one piece upper that replaced their popular “Monolithic” uppers that they used to make. When the Megalithic version was introduced there were two models, one KeyMod and one Quad...

We see a lot of guns here in the office every year. Guns come through here for T&E all the time, some are great, some are okay, and some are terrible. A few each year are really good and interesting, but fail to catch the attention of the market at large. An...

There are some 9mm revolvers. I have had a couple. It is highly likely that it was one of the very common 9mm semi-autos, instead of the uncommon 9mm revolvers.When confronted by the homeowner, an unidentified 63-year-old man, one of the burglars threatened him with...

Investigators said a burglar had smashed out the windows of the airport’s main office and went inside the building.The caller to 911 reported hearing the glass breaking downstairs, so he had called for a neighbor to come by, as well.That neighbor, Darren Lacock,...

Via Overlawyered: Why am I still hearing about Operation Choke Point? Why? Why can’t the GOP-controlled House act, up to and including shutting down the government if the DoJ doesn’t come clean on Fast and Furious, or stop intimidation of gun and ammunition companies?...

You think Shannon Watts, founder of Moms Demand Alimony From Tyrannical Little Ex-Mayors With Serious Napoleon Complexes (MDAFTLEMWSNC) has serious armed security? If so, you should check out Smith & Wesson’s Springfield, MA manufacturing plant. We’re talking...

In the wake of the December 15 hostage situation in which an armed man held unarmed Australians at gunpoint for hours, former Sydney Deputy Mayor Nick Adams is calling for a gun ban to be lifted so Australians can defend themselves. Adams said he believes if there was...

David Codrea: Obamacare is still “anti-gun” and a proper concern for gun rights groups to seek repeal of, the question becomes “How?” Even with the new majority, Republicans will still find themselves as many as 13 votes short of the two-thirds majority needed to...

Go read this article... NOIR Episode 22 “NOIR’s Last Chance” wraps up the first season. Colion and LaSorte reveal who won the NOIR Challenge, the guest challenge, and explain why the show has opened up a new world for shooters. The post NOIR Season Finale: “Noir’s...

This week we talk about some tips for staying safe around the holidays. If you’re staying in town, or traveling, there are some really basic things you can do to stay off the radar of crooks. Full shownotes are forthcoming (it’s late, need sleep…) The post Holiday...

Go read this article... In a somewhat surprising interview, Piers Morgan agreed to sit down with Fox News’ Megyn Kelly earlier this week. Of course, during the course of the interview the issue of guns came up and Morgan surprisingly admitted he may have gone about...

Aaron covers rifle sling use, management, and gives advice on sling slack conditions for optimal use both for shoulder-to-shoulder transitions and transitions to a secondary weapon. Nice shirt, too. Train with Sage Dynamics. The post Rifle Sling Management and...

The manager of a Meineke service center in Fargo, North Dakota acted like stopping an armed robbery was all in a day’s work this weekend. According to WDAZ, when the manager found a suspicious person in the shop, the following happened: Fargo Police say 32-year-old...

Mike Vanderboegh: You know the Founders were as suspicious of unrestrained democracy as they were of absolute monarchy. Both can be tyrannical. Both can be deadly. Both are threats to life and liberty and property. This is why they crafted a constitutional republic....

Go read this article... Still looking for that last minute gift for the gun owner in your life? Let not your heart be troubled. Here’s a list of great gift ideas from The Armed Lutheran. Every item in this list is owned and used regularly by The Armed Lutheran so they...

So Banks went for his gun and gave the intruder a fair warning. “I warned him. I said, ‘You better get out of here,’” Banks said. But Harjo didn’t listen and just kept coming toward Banks, and Banks pulled the trigger. Harjo ran outside the same backdoor he’d just...

Daily SignalVermonters Using Social Media to ‘Expose’ Gun Control AgendaDaily SignalGun Sense Vermont Exposed, a Facebook group launched in August, tracks nearly every activity of Gun Sense Vermont, a self-proclaimed “grassroots” organization dedicated to advancing...

That’s $900 worth of an impala pedestal mount trophy. Note the shards of bones, brittle probably from being boiled too long. No, it’s not a world record impala, or even a particularly great impala. But it was the result of a long, hot stalk and a long shot that I was...

Go read this article... The GuardianGun control has turned Australia into a nation of defenceless victims, says …The GuardianAustralia has been turned into a “nation of victims” by gun control laws, Liberal Democratic senator David Leyonhjelm believes. He says this...

By LEE WILLIAMSlee.williams@heraldtribune.com MYAKKA CITY — Filip Miljkovic, age 12, fired a rifle for the first time gun Sunday morning — a fully-automatic AK-47. “It was exciting,” he said, eyes gleaming after sending 30 rounds downrange in only a few quick bursts....

It seems like every time there’s an anti-gun hit piece in the news, there’s some nice B-Roll footage from inside a local gun store to go along with this. You know, the footage they cut away to while there talking with camera pans of the gun cases, stuff like that. Why...

Win OD Green Kel-Tec KSG from Hank Strange : Watch the Video, Subscribe & Comment! Kel-Tec Giveaway OD Green KSG Bullpup Shotgun from Hank Strange & Chad from Keltec Weapons. Plus the guys manage to deliver a mini Factory Tour, showing that KT is producing...

Yesterday I bumped into an old coworker and I was reminded of a situation that took place a few years before he moved to another company. I was at work one day when this coworker stopped by and knocked on my office door. “Hey Lucas, I’ve got a bunch of old, rusty,...

Looking to meet the desire for an AUG platform similar to the scoped Special Operations AUG SF model, the AUG A3 M1 is capable of accommodating four different optics platforms: an 11-slot short-rail, 16-slot high-rail, integrated 1.5X optic, and integrated 3X...

Gun crowd vows to defy background check law, hears calls for confrontationseattlepi.com (blog)OLYMPIA — A rally of largely armed, assault rifle-toting gun rights advocates pledged Saturday to defy voter-passed Initiative 594, which became law last week, while hearing...

Go read this article... Australia a ‘nation of victims’ says pro-gun senatorYahoo!7 NewsAustralia is a “nation of victims” with citizens unable to properly protect themselves with weapons, pro-gun crossbench senator David Leyonhjelm has warned. The Liberal Democrat...

Yes, it’s that time of year again when spouses and children start asking for Dad’s Christmas list. I’m not a fan of the annual ritual, but I’ve learned from experience that failure to come up with a list can lead to gifts like socks, ties, and sweaters ending up under...

Last week I posted about following the #kydex hashtag on Instagram. I keep seeing comments on holster pictures over there like this: “I really wish this was tuckable!” “This would be better if it was tuckable!” I want to know, does anyone actually carry daily with...

Go read this article... LAS CRUCES >> Las Cruces Police are investigating a fatal shooting at a south Solano Drive smoke shop. Police are reporting the man was shot by a store employee.More Here …read more Related

Go read this article... WTSP 10 NewsOrlando attraction features high-powered gunsWTSP 10 NewsIt’s called Machine Gun America and it’s already become a target for gun-control advocates. Machine Gun America bills itself is Orlando’s first automatic adrenaline...

Cherry Hill Courier PostMan who cannot move arms arrested on gun possession chargeAL.comGun Charge-No Arms This booking photo released by the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office shows Marcus Hubbard. Hubbard, who can’t use his arms because of a spinal condition, is...

Right after a madman, attempting suicide by cop, Austin Police Chief, Art Acevedo, didn’t hesitate to mention “gun enthusiasts” in the same breath as someone like Larry McQuilliams. The one responsible for shooting up the Austin Police Headquarters and surrounding...

NYT: SYDNEY, Australia — Armed police officers surrounded a cafe in Sydney’s central business district Monday morning after one or more gunmen took hostages and displayed a black flag with Arabic script in white in the cafe window. A police spokesman confirmed...

‘Black Man with a Gun’ author explains why he doesn’t carry oneAlaska DispatchThe Rev. Kenn Blanchard, a former federal police officer, has spent 20 years challenging gun control orthodoxy through speeches, Internet campaigns, and his “Black Man with a Gun” book...

Go read this article... US Palm’s new offshoot, Cynology War Labs (CWL), is set to offer a line of K9/Military Working Dog products. The initial line includes a collar and vests in two sizes. Check out the CWL section of the US Palm website and their Facebook page for...

Go read this article... WKYC-TVCleveland Hts | Chief defends officer pulling gun on driverWKYC-TVHe claims he found himself staring at the barrel of a gun pointed at him. He says he was kept in his car away from his wife for 15 or 20 minutes. A call to a Cleveland...

13WMAZ: David Hooks was shot in the back and head as he was lying face down on the floor during a drug raid by Laurens County deputies. That’s according to the lawyer representing his family. It’s been nearly four months since David Hooks was shot to death during a...

Last month there was a shooting at Florida State University where three students were shot by a mentally disturbed man before the police arrived. One of the students had a concealed carry permit, but was not allowed to have his defensive firearm with him. Another...

It is no great revelation that Etsy is sporting all types of doodads in MultiCam, afterall it is the most popular commercial gucciflage of all time. Why not have the opportunity of picking up a gucci purse in MultiCam? Well, they run the full gamut of products with...

TheBlaze.comTexas Could Get Even Friendlier for Gun OwnersTheBlaze.comA proposed sales tax holiday for firearms purchases is part of a slew of gun bills poised to come before Texas lawmakers starting next month. As Reuters noted, the increasingly conservative,...

Despite a big win in November, Republicans are ceding to the wishes of Barack Obama while alienating their conservative base, political commentator James Simpson noted in a Thursday American Thinker analysis of the 2015 spending bill being negotiated at this writing....

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...

While talking to a friend through video chat on the other side of the world, Joseph Jaccob heard a loud bang at the front door. It was 5 a.m. Sunday. He ran out of the bedroom, meeting his aunt in the hallway. They both worried his aunt’s 88-year-old mother had fallen...

Just in time for holiday gift giving, Ruger announces their new BX-Trigger for all 10/22 rifles and 22 Charger pistols. The complete drop in replacement trigger group replaces the factory trigger group and reduces the trigger pull weight from 6 lbs. to a lighter and...

Here’s the FLIR view of the brand new Smith & Wesson M&P Pro Series CORE with compensated barrel. As you can see, it’s was just fired. If you really want to be able to see, sometimes you have to use a lens that you can’t see through. I recently toured one of...

Go read this article... The aftermarket parts keep flowing from the waterworks over at Manticore Arms. Here is their latest MA-11200 Alfa Rail integrating the KeyMod Direct Attachment System for AK Platform Rifles. We are liking what we see from Manticore Arms in all...

Go read this article... If there’s one stupid gun-myth that seems to go on living forever that I’d like to destroy, it’s that direct impingement AR15s aren’t reliable. Just keep lube on the gun and it’s fine. …read more Related

Virginians should prepared themselves for the kind of gun control we recently saw in Washington with I-594. RICHMOND — Gov. Terry McAuliffe on Monday will call for a package of gun restrictions in Virginia, including a renewal of the state’s one-a-month limit on...

Go read this article... Breitbart NewsGun Control-Supporting Surgeon General Nominee to Get Vote Next WeekBreitbart NewsOn Saturday, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s (D-NV) communications director Adam Jentleson tweeted that Reid filed cloture on the nomination of...

Go read this article... It looks like that whole “registration leads to confiscation” thing might just have some truth to it (as if we didn’t know that). According to Fox News: New York State’s tough new SAFE Act gun control law has flagged 278 gun owners who could...

Go read this article... Hunting Works For Oregon, our tenth state chapter, was formed with the hope that we can educate people and legislators about the importance of hunters and the money they spend. …read more Related

Fargo, N.D. (WDAY-TV) – It was a dangerous, yet heroic action by a local store manager today during an attempted robbery, when the manager pulled a gun out at the suspect.(snip)A manager questioned him and Quinnett put his hands in his jacket and indicated he had a...

It appears the League of Women Voters of Florida may be behind — or at least heavily involved in — a lawsuit filed against the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, which seeks to stop FWC from lifting its ban on the use of suppressors for hunting in...

Go read this article... This array of cartridges set out for assessment at the CCM editorial offices is only a small sampling of what is available. Don’t feel overwhelmed, though. Selecting the correct ammunition for your needs can be a lot simpler than it seems if...

CNBC: Smith & Wesson faces a double-barreled threat: Weak weapon sales and leverage. The gun manufacturer said Thursday night that sales fell 22 percent in the quarter through October because of weaker sales of a variety of firearms. In turn, the company cut its...

Beretta M93A After delivering over 600,000 M9 pistols to the DOD and on the heels of being awarded a new contract for up to 100,000 M9s, Beretta USA announced today the presentation of the M9A3 to the US Army. The M9A3 introduces major improvements to the M9 that will...

Mary Katherine takes aim with a Hakim 8mm battle rifle. Editors Note: We’re pleased to welcome a new ‘riter to the My Gun Culture project – Mary Katherine. I’ve been shooting with Mary Katherine and her family on and off for years. She’ll be offering some women’s...

Go read this article... The ammo that took the internet by storm several months ago, G2R RIP, is facing a limited recall. It would appear that there are compatibility problems with the company’s .45ACP ammunition with Glock handguns. G2R says they have revised the...

As you probably know, I recently picked up a Gen4 Glock 19 as a new concealed carry pistol. I wanted to go back to a doublestack gun, and I also wanted something that was very similar to my Glock 34 that I shoot in competition. I don’t tend to make a lot of...

Go read this article... Fox NewsTexas legislature looks to expand gun rights, roll back ban on open carryFox NewsKnown as the capital of the American gun culture, lawmakers in Texas are preparing to push a handful of bills through the state legislature that expands...

TheNewsTribune.comGun rights activists demand liberty in OlympiaTheNewsTribune.comAn estimated 1,000 gun rights activists converged Saturday on the Capitol Campus, toting American flags, wearing camouflage and carrying their guns. The armed citizens turned out to...

For many people, having a gun stolen means that gun is gone forever. However, sometimes a stolen gun does make it back to its owner. That’s the case with this story, although the process took longer than most people might think. A man in Utah recently had a shotgun...

Brisbane, Australia based BOgear makes bags, packs, and gear that blur the lines between tactical gear, lifestyle gear, and outdoor gear. They make a lot of very handsome, functional gear but their WTF bags stand out the most. BOgear’s WTF bags start on the cutting...

Grayson Matthews, above, has bad luck. He has had to defend the family convenience store twice. Once, back in 2011, he shot a robber who was pretending to have a shotgun. That guy was wearing a plastic bag over his head with eye holes cut in it. It must have been hard...

One college football player is dead and three other athletes are charged with his murder as of yesterday. Nineteen year old Ryan Brooks, along with three other athletes, attempted to break into a home near Faulkner University in Montgomery, Alabama. According to local...

Go read this article... Fox NewsTexas lawmakers put new gun rights laws in their sightsReuters”We have so many gun bills that have been filed that we can’t have anything but an open carry law passed next year,” said C.J. Grisham, founder of the activist group Open...

I wasn’t exactly bubbling with enthusiasm for the 5.56 Ruger GUNSITE Scout, largely because I just do don’t need a rifle in that niche…I have tack-driving, lightweight ARs in that caliber. I am, OTOH, bubbling with enthusiasm for the newest GUNSITE Scout, this one...

Dr. Vivek Murthy, an avid anti-gun activist, was recently confirmed 51-43 for Obama’s pick as America’s surgeon general despite controversy. Bad news, but chalk it up to the outgoing, Democrat Senate majority of sore losers. A big indication of how president Obama, is...

Go read this article... The perfect kill shot on a white-tailed deer requires a steady hand, quiet stalking and good vision. The first two factors require repetition and a commitment to getting better with experience. The latter can be greatly improved with the right...

Go read this article... Senate Democrats really want to go out with a bang. Some news outlets are reporting that Majority Leader Reid is going to make a last ditch effort to confirm President Obama’s nominee for Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy. …read more Related ←...

You’ve seen the pictures, and maybe if you’re lucky, even handled one. A fully ambidextrous battle rifle chambered in .308 that weighs in at 8.5lbs? Yes, and it shoots like a dream as well. I am talking about the Si-Defense SI-D Ambi .308. Based out of Kalispell, MT,...

Any domestic first responder, whether it be Fire, EMS, or Police, has more than likely heard of LAPolicegear.com. I’ve utilized them for years and find, for the most part, that their prices are highly competitive, their selections are good, and their in-stock...

Go read this article... Officers say the homeowner likely stopped a crime spree.“I did rush to my garage and saw an individual run out. I ordered him to stop. He kept going. I fired a shot into the air with my pistol,” said Flamino.While the man was able to get away,...

Philly.comGun violence is our new normalPhilly.comJimmy Greene, left, Nelba Marquez-Greene, center, parents of Sandy Hook School shooting victim Ana Marquez-Greene and Nicole Hockley, mother of victim Dylan Hockley, right, react during a news conference at Edmond Town...

Go read this article... BBC NewsWhat’s behind growing gun rights support in the US?BBC NewsA slim majority of Americans now support protection of gun rights over gun control. What’s driving this support? On Monday the families of children killed in the Sandy Hook...

Go read this article... “During the altercation one of the females retrieved a pistol from her purse in self defense, in what appears to be self defense she shot the male subject one time in the chest cavity,” Washington County Sgt. Mark Whidden said. Cowart was taken...

CBS LocalLAPD collects nearly 780 firearms in latest gun buyback eventLos Angeles TimesLos Angeles police collected nearly 780 firearms this weekend as part of the city’s latest gun buyback event, where residents could exchange weapons for grocery store gift cards....

Go read this article... Get a load of these monsters from Bradshaw Blades. They have designed a set of knuckles that manage to look both comfortable and brutal at the same time. The BASHERS are CNC machined from copper and given a bright brushed finish. The thick...

NYT: 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 crime, Rep. Tim Murphy is calling for federal...

Go read this article... WTVD-TVDurham vigil one of hundreds across the country to bring attention to gun violenceWTVD-TVDurham vigil one of hundreds across the country to bring attention to gun violence. Durham vigil brings attention to gun violence. A North Carolina...

Texas is shockingly not on this list, but here are the 15 states with the highest number of firearm licenses (per 100,000 people). Oregon #15 Number of federal firearm licenses: 48.9 (per 100,000 people) According to Oklahoma Watch, “despite years of investments, some...

WNDU-TVSB church remembers gun violence victims, survivorsWNDU-TVSOUTH BEND, Ind. — Folks across Michiana came together Sunday to remember all victims of gun violence, including the lives lost at Sandy Hook Elementary School. On December 14, 2012, 26 people–20 of them...

Lee’s note: This email was originally sent to a friend who shared it with me but asked that they and the author remain anonymous. It’s touching beyond words, and speaks to yet another benefit of hunting with suppressors — a benefit I hadn’t even considered. Enjoy! Lee...

A 14 year old boy in Charlotte, NC has killed one home invader and a second was captured following the incident. “They heard some noises, saw an individual at the back of the residence trying to come into their house,” said Lt. Eric Brady of Charlotte Mecklenburg...

WSFA.com Montgomery Alabama news. When seconds count, police are minutes away. That’s why we have a 2nd Amendment. And our Founders were wise indeed. An Alabama family that had fallen victim to a home burglary last week happened to spot the suspected intruders Sunday...

Go read this article... cleveland.com (blog)Poll shows more Americans support gun rights over gun controlcleveland.com (blog)More Americans support gun rights than increase gun control, according to a new poll, a result that hasn’t been seen in more than two decades....

According to AWR Hawkins, two teachers from the former Sandy Hook Elementary, that represent the group “Sandy Hook Educators for Gun Sense,” will be lying through their teeth Sunday morning on CBS. In order to push Michael Bloomberg “universal background checks.”...

Go read this article... Innovative GunFighter Solutions is offering 15% OFF ALL SLIDE & FRAME WORK through the end of Decemeber!! You can get just your slide done like on my personal Glock 19 in the first picture below, just the frame or get both done like in the...