Sometimes I forget that not everyone has been hanging around guns as long as I have. Which means I offer an apology for the times I use terms with which you might not be familiar. Several readers and viewers recently asked me about some firearms terms I have been...

A Georgia mother was awarded $6 million by a jury for the death of her son. The defendant was a gun store owner who the mother, Linda Bullard, purchased a handgun from 14 years ago. The gun in question was a Bryco/Jennings semi-automatic pistol chambered in .380ACP....

Dear Mayor Johnson, I am a deputy sheriff who was born and raised in the city of which you are currently the mayor. While I have not lived there in quite some time, I still consider it my home town, so I try to keep up with what is happening there. You may recall a...

Go read this article... Editor’s Note: The following message comes to you straight from host Mark Walter’s show notes for the 11/16 opening segment of Armed American Radio. To hear Mark’s opening segment as it aired live on the radio last week, please visit...

Go read this article... I live in Iowa. I grew up in Wisconsin. I’m also 100 lbs of skin and bones. I’m also one of those unfortunate people who can freeze an Eskimo out of an igloo with her feet even if I wear socks and slippers. In short, I know cold. That’s a lot...

Former CBS reporter Sharyl Attkisson on Saturday posted 2011 email correspondence between attorney general Eric Holder and communications adviser Matthew Miller on how to best manipulate press coverage of the Fast and Furious gun-walking scandal. (President Obama...

These pictures of a unique bedroom set came to me via the Internet. I do not know the location of the set or the source of the revolvers.Counting the revolvers that make up the bed frame, the vanity, the lamps, table, chair, chandelier, and window decoration, and...

The Si-D Ambi 308 rifle was engineered and designed to incorporate innovation everywhere possible (with several patent pending technologies) emphasizing accuracy, reliability, and dependability. SI Defense has partnered with Proof Research to introduce a carbon fiber...

New Orleans police will not ask for charges against the man who shot a suspected armed robber Friday night in the city’s Gentilly neighborhood, an NOPD spokesman said Monday (Nov. 24). The wounded man, identified by police as 22-year-old Samuel Sims, remains...

Go read this article... We are jumping in with the Black Friday hubbub by offering 25% off all SORD Products. The flier below sums it upon on dates. Stay at home and enjoy your family, while enjoying some savings through online shopping for some of the best military...

NYT: DNEPROPETROVSK, Ukraine — In a cramped kitchen that smelled strongly of cabbage and beets, a small army of women labored into the night, preparing what would become dried borscht to supply Ukrainian soldiers in the field. One Ziploc bag of the borscht, which...

This article at Breitbart points to recent FBI statistics for 2013, that show the number of officers killed in the line of duty decreased, by 40 percent when gun sales were at an all time high. It’s more guns, less crime again. The same agency indicates that violent...

A school district in Logan County is in early discussions about placing guns in schools for teachers and staff members in case of an active shooter situation. The Riverside Local School board members discussed the issue last week and plan to revisit it on Dec. 16, as...

The holidays are just around the corner. As hunters, shooters, collectors or just plain plinkers, it’s a natural instinct to want to share our enjoyment of firearms with others. What better way to do that than to make a gift of a firearm to a family member, close...

Below is the latest press release, pics and super slow motion video from LANTAC regarding their new E-BCG and UAR upper. Introducing our new E-BCG Bolt Carrier Group with forward porting gas system and Domed Head ‘SmoothCam’ Cam Pin. Our Enhanced BCG runs smoother and...

Go read this article... I wanted to share my GunUp.com 3GUn Biceps series with you on my blog as well. Once a month I have been sharing some great exercises to strengthen you for shooting competitions. Being fit is neccessary in this game. Here are a couple of ab and...

Go read this article... The grand jury in Ferguson, Missouri has reportedly reached a decision on whether to indict police officer Darren Wilson. The district attorney is expected to hold a press conference to announce the decision later today. We will have live...

My three children are with me the majority of the time—when we’re out and about…or when we’re just hanging around the house. In fact, it’s quite rare that I’m without at least one child, whether it’s our 12-year-old daughter, our nearly 5-year-old son, or our baby...

Go read this article... A recent report done by the Tennessee Democrat website shows us all the true meaning of a democrats version of “gun control”. Gun control advocates want to take your guns. They want to disarm you and millions of American gun owners. According...

Go read this article... ALG Defense and Geissele Automatics have released some details of their upcoming Black Friday Promotions. ALG Defense: Geissele Automatics: Additional details about the sale at Geissele Automatics: ALG Defense 8” Ergonomic Modular Rail KeyMod –...

Go read this article... The holidays mean so many things to so many people. A chance to catch up with family you don’t see very often. An opportunity to give thanks. A chance to enjoy some great food with those you care about the most. A perfect opportunity to fill...

Perhaps the most perplexing bit of commentary coming out the Ferguson grand jury findings are the people who are saying that Officer Wilson wasn’t justified in using deadly force because it was, and I quote here “just a punch in the face.” I’d like to ask those people...

World Net Daily: A Missouri homeschooling family is suing a sheriff and another officer who forcibly entered their home without a warrant, Tasered the father, pepper-sprayed the mother and put their children in the custody of social service workers. A court already...

Go read this article... A pawn shop owner in Tennessee is taking a special interest in the situation that is ongoing in Ferguson, Missouri. Harvey Whitehead says he wants to send firearms to the area to make sure that law abiding citizens are able to arm themselves....

“Tamir, who was formally identified by officials on Sunday afternoon, was spotted ‘waving around’ the airsoft gun at a playground next to the Ohio recreation center at 3.30pm last Saturday. A concerned man, who was sitting nearby, called 911 and told the dispatcher:...

I’ve posted quite a few times about Radical Firearms sales and it seems like each time they try to outdo the last one. This Black Friday sale is pretty awesome. Starting Friday, they have some deals that include either an AR upper and a Suppressor or a Handgun and a...

Mountain Guerrilla: Single-points have been popular for a long time, and I’ve been a fan. I ran one for a long time. I think the biggest selling point for single-point slings, for most people, is the cool-guy CDI (chicks dig it) factor. Guys see Chris Costa, or Travis...

Military.com: The U.S. Army’s top officer said he expects between 70 and 80 women to apply to become the first-ever female students at Ranger School. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond Odierno cited the figures on Wednesday during an interview at Atlantic Media’s...

Check out the AM-TAC Precision Black Friday / Thanksgiving SALE. All items can be found at http://www.shop.am-tac.com AM-TAC Low Pro Gas Block .750 in Cerakote Titanium ONLY $30.60 AM-TAC SS Match Grade, 5.56, 1:8, Isonite QPQ, Barrels ONLY $261.80 AM-TAC Jake Brake...

In about ten minutes, you can replace the standard Ruger 10/22 trigger and magazine release with an upgraded model. I love the Ruger 10/22 rifle. It’s a sweet handling little semi-automatic that you’ll enjoy whether young or old, experienced shooter or not. It...

TUSCALOOSA, Alabama — A Tuscaloosa woman opened fire Saturday night on a man previously accused of stalking her after he allegedly came to her house and threatened to kill her.(snip)The woman, 41, grabbed a shotgun, and when Johnson allegedly pulled up in the driveway...

Go read this article... San Tan Tactical makes one of my favorite billet receiver sets. Their Ambi billet lower is awesome and the new upper just looks amazing. Right now they are offering a couple of options for Black Friday. Option 1: You can purchase one of their...

Go read this article... Gunstruction has special Black Friday pricing on the mobile version of their excellent virtual AR-15 building app. Gunstruction is available for $.99 and Gunstruction HD (for tablets) is available for $2.99. Both the iOS and Android versions...

Go read this article... We are now offering the TRU-SPEC TRU ACU Style Uniform in A-TACS FG and A-TACS AU Camo. The TRU Shirt and Pant are already in stock with the A-TACS FG pattern with the A-TACS AU option soon to follow. We are very excited with this offering as...

Hartford Business: Connecticut gun makers and dealers say they want to leave the state but actually pulling the trigger on a move has been easier said than done. Nearly two years after threatening to leave Connecticut entirely after lawmakers passed comprehensive gun...

Harris Tactical is having a Black Friday sale for the first time and are doing it right by offering 15% off anything on the website. Harris Tactical is pretty much a one stop shot for tons of AR parts and accessories, Tactical Gear, Tools, etc. After adding items to...

Go read this article... NFA Trust from Coyote Rifleworks- Allows you to build and buy NFA Firearms that are legal in your state. – No Photographs – No Fingerprints – No CLEOSignature – Same day delivery Starting NOW through 12:01 AM 11/29 NFA Trusts from Coyote...

Go read this article... We had a lackluster look at the Kel-Tec RDB earlier this year at SHOT Show, but sometimes the first impression is not your best one. Nutnfancy has a good side by side video with a typical AR-15 as you may see these days out on the range. Its...

Arrest in Austin September, 2013The State Trooper, center, has a holstered antique revolver in his left hand.About a year ago, Open Carry Texas held a demonstration at the Texas State Capitol at Austin. Several people were arrested. Charges were slow in coming. It...

In his Sunday column, Gerald Ensley, columnist at the Tallahassee Democrat, called for an outright ban on guns. I have purposefully not supplied a link. In his column, which was titled “Stop the insanity: Ban guns,” Mr. Ensley refers to gun owners as “gun freaks.” He...

Go read this article... Our friends over at Bravo Company Mfg have a great Black Friday Sale going on right now. I’ve listed a few of their sales below but they really have even more. There just wasn’t room for it all so the link below will forward you to their...

Basically everything on is on sale at RifleGear including Rifles, Handguns, Ammo, Accessories and Optics. No discount codes to remember or specific product. Just head on over to www.RifleGear.com and get in on the Black Friday savings. …read more Related

OK, to be fair, it does have a front sight. FPSRussia recently did a video showing a bump-fire stock installed on what he called an AR pistol. I’m going to assume it’s not actually a pistol, but a registered SBR. FPSR is familiar enough with NFA laws that I’m sure he...

According to the police report, Grimes punched the homeowner in the stomach and the two began fighting.The other homeowner heard the dispute and saw Grimes, who was holding a knife, wearing a hooded sweatshirt and a bandana over his face.The homeowner shot Grimes with...

TrackingPoint™, creator of the world’s first and only Precision-Guided Firearm systems, today announced it will gift customers a free 3-day trip to Las Vegas with select Precision-Guided Firearms purchased between Black Friday (November 28th) and December 8th. The...

CMT Tactical has some Ammo grade billet receiver sets (Ammo Grade means very minor cosmetic blemishes) on sale thru the holidays along with complete uppers & a couple other small items. Check these great deals out at the links below. CMT Tactical AR-15 “Ammo...

I don’t plan on doing a lot of Black Friday sales posts, mainly because there are already a lot of places out there to find that information (check out AR15 News and Soldier Systems), but here’s one you might have missed. 2 Vets Arms is having a killer sale on their...

Go read this article... Larry Correia has a well thought out article on the subject. Head on over and give it a read. While you’re there, pick up one of his books if you’re not familiar with his work!...

Colt sent me their new MARC 901 rifle, this is a the .308 Winchester AR platform that Colt has been working on. This model is the AR901-16S, and it’s pretty awesome. There’s only one problem: It’s like 5 degrees (real degrees, not those silly communist ones) outside,...

Go read this article... At first glance, it would be easy to write off the Aggressor Belt from Gear Dynamics as just another load bearing belt with a Cobra buckle. It sounds strange, but I think Gear Dynamics would take that as a sort of compliment because they...

So, I am a self admitted muzzle brake newb here. I’ve only been fooling with them for about a year now, so I am most definitely the new guy on the block. I’ve always been a fan of the A2 style flash hider, if for nothing else as to not be annoying to my fellow...

Go read this article... I’m typing this about an hour and a half after the announcement that the grand jury has returned no true bill for police officer Darren Wilson of the Furgeson Police Department. The district attorney for the area did a reasonably good job of...

Go read this article... If you have some builds that you need to finish out with new polymer furniture, don’t miss Cavalry Manufacturing’s Black Friday Furniture Sale. All their polymer furniture is on sale – both standard colors and special colors. Use Code AR15BFS...

Go read this article... It seems that the city of Los Angeles hasn’t done enough damage to the citizen’s right to self defense. They’ve already mandated registration of all ammunition sales, which means residents must register at the point of sale, like a criminal....

Go read this article... I’ll be topping off what’s already been a great weekend by appearing on Armed American Radio starting at 10 pm EST Sunday night. Host Mark Walters and I will be discussing FWC’s recent decision to allow suppressors for hunting. We’ll also be...

Go read this article... SIONICS Weapon Systems just kicked off a killer sale. Their Winter Melt Down Sale has special pricing on complete AR-15s and AR-15 lowers, free bolt carrier groups with the purchase of any upper, and more. The prices are very attractive. They...

Go read this article... One of the subplots coming out of the Ferguson mess is the high number of first time gun owners who have purchased a gun for protection. While more gun owners is a good thing in my estimation, simply having a gun doesn’t make you ‘ready’ for...

A certain town in Utah has decided to listen to gun right activists and repeal 4 laws that had the town without weapons, much to their own chagrin. The Park City Council unanimously approved repealing the sections. None of them appeared to be pleased to be casting a...

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past 24 hours, you know that the grand jury in Ferguson declined to indict Officer Daren Wilson in the Michael Brown shooting, and that rioting, looting and burning began immediately thereafter. How bad it will get and...

In its heyday, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics went by the Cyrillic initials CCCP. It was the USSR or the Soviet Union or, more commonly, just “Russia,” which was terribly inexact, but which worked in general conversation. Growing up on Amelia Island in...

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I’m late with this wish because of connectivity problems. But I hope that you had a great Thanksgiving. I know that I am thankful for so many things – family, health, work, sustenance, and all good things which come from God – but most of all that He loves me and is...

Go read this article... Revolver guys will appreciate the Pocket Speedloaders from Purdy Gear. I have been known to carry a small frame revolver from time to time as the situation dictates. When I do carry a revolver, I usually end up carrying speed strips (maybe they...

Last night was the second Wake Action Pistol match for November and so it was the second time we were shooting these stages. It was a chilly night on the range and we had to spend about half an hour after the safety brief figuring out what went wrong with Practiscore,...

“Goddammit, Sharyl! The Washington Post is reasonable, the L.A. Times is reasonable, the New York Times is reasonable, you’re the only one who’s not reasonable! So, Sharyl Atkisson is the only reporter who knows what she’s doing? Nobody else thinks this is a story....

It appears at least one shop owner in Ferguson, Missouri decided he wasn’t just going to leave his store for the violent crowds last night. In a recorded video from VICE News, a man can be seen walking around inside of a shop wearing a clearly visible, holstered...

On freerepublic, people were discussing the recent legal victory, where a federal judge ruled that people who already had guns had no reason to wait through a 10 day California waiting period. The law was first passed in 1923. He ruled that the law infringed on second...

Go read this article... Our most recent post talks about the exciting news that Tru-Spec now has some new A-TACS options. Initially I was not a fan of A-TACS. However my opinion quickly changed and I can now say that I really like the pattern. That said, my favorite...

Go read this article... Adams Arms knows how to really put together a great sale. As you can gather from the image below, this is one of the Black Friday Deals you will NOT want to miss out on. These sales are live now so head on over to www.AdamsArms.com and start...

For those of you looking for some AR15 related Black Friday Sales we have put them all under the “Black Friday 2014″ category so they easier to find. Instead of having to search for them and hope you didn’t miss them, click on the following link to view them all....

Go read this article... “Get blow out pricing on your favorite Tactical Machining products starting this Friday November 28th. Start your own AR-15 build this holiday season with $54 stripped AR-15 lower receivers and $29 upper receivers. Complete your own AR-15 with...

This past week a good buddy and I discussed the merits of choosing a Glock 17 or 34 for LE special team use. The long slide Glock 34 (9mm) and 35 (.40), initially introduced as competition pistols, have gotten some traction as service pistols. The M&P 9L (now...

Go read this article... Barry and Terah Frost live with their 86 year old mother in Orange County, Indiana. When the pair heard a commotion in their home around 1am, they immediately moved their mother to one of their bedrooms for protection. When the men went to...

I’ve previously cataloged mental health professionals and their reaction to the notion that their patients perpetrate violence more frequently than others. Clinicians treating patients hear their fears, anger, sadness, fantasies and hopes, in a protected space of...

Go read this article... When was the last time you paid attention to who the Surgeon General of the United States was? Can you name more than two people who have held that post in the past? Can you tell me even one thing that any person who has ever held that position...

The details in this story are still limited, but we know enough to know that the anti-gun media outlets will make sure this story reaches a limited audience. An Alabama couple was returning home on Friday night when a group of armed thugs approached the man and his...

If you are looking for a compact rifle that provides short to medium target engagement capabilities in close quarters, urban warfare and open terrain, is battle proven and available to the average, good guy, Joe Blow civilian, the IWI Tavor may be just what the doctor...

Go read this article... Travis Haley of Haley Strategic Partners just posted a video that shows what is now being referred to as the D3CR Lite (more on this in a moment). The video outlines small changes made to the rig and all of the various expansion modules...

By now we’ve all heard the secret history of famed firearms like the Ruger 10/22 and the AK-47. Now we reveal more sinister, evil truths behind America’s obsession with guns. It starts during the Cold War, when the Russians developed the AK-47, which we all foolishly...

If you didn’t get enough on the Temple Index reading Aaron’s excellent article on the subject, this one’s for you. Steve Fisher of Sentinel Concepts stopped by Tactical Response to talk with James Yeager, and one of the topics discussed is Temple Index. Party starts...

Despite having some of the strictest gun laws in the world, Russia has seen an extremely high level of crime and gun related deaths. Simply put, guns are only in the hands of criminals, being stripped from the law abiding. But it looks like that might be changing, due...

In yesterday’s post about the Taurus Curve I talked about how the gun isn’t really serious, but is rather a gimmick designed to separate people from their money. I want to get this out of the way: there’s really nothing wrong with designing a gun with the express...

Last week we told you about the plans by Washington state protestors to meet at the state capitol and exchange guns as a mass protest of the state’s recently passed universal background check law. Thousands of protestors are expected to show up the event and freely...

Go read this article... EOTech announced a new holographic weapon site called the 518. The EOTech 518 is an evolutionary advancement of the highly popular model 512 that is found on many AR-15 rifles. The 518 uses AA batteries – alkaline or lithium – and quickly...

Here’s a pretty sweet deal, spend $100 in the Hunting and Fishing category on Amazon.com and get a $20 promotional credit. Check out the deal over at the Hunting and Fishing section at Amazon.com. In case you missed it, I put together a Holiday Gift Guide for gun...

Go read this article... Mega Arms kind of surprised everyone the other day when they released pics of their new Slide Lock Ambi Charging Handle. Apparently this has been in development for close to a year now and will be released very soon. One key to this charging...

Go read this article... SALISBURY, N.C. — Police are looking for a thief who ran from an Internet café after being shot at by a teller in downtown Salisbury Thursday night.(snip)Police said the suspect placed the gun on the counter while attempting to stuff the cash...

Recently I had the opportunity to have Joint Force Enterprises do a complete Cerakote job on one of my blasters and I wanted to give you guys a look at the results. This is something I had been wanting to do for a long time so I was really excited to finally do it. I...

There’s a funny advertisement about how children are time thieves and parents are willing victims. It’s a humorous ad that rings with quite a bit of truth. In addition to time, children also steal attention, energy, patience, and maybe a little sanity.Situational...

Go read this article... The media is having a field day whipping the masses into a frenzy predicting violent protests when the Grand Jury releases their decision sometime this week regarding the fate of Ferguson police officer, Darren Wilson. Officer Wilson shot and...

A few days ago, we reported about Texas attempting to pass a bill that would void any law passed by the Federal Government in regards to gun control laws. This is the reason that bill is so needed not only in Texas, but in every state. Second Amendment advocates are...

A heroic husband and wife team found themselves bound by three home intruders, and decided being robbed and tied up was not for them. Lakewood police arrived at the scene on Briar Road in Lakewood at 9:30 p.m. but the story doesn’t end there. Lakewood police drove to...

David Codrea: The head of the National Security Agency and U.S. Cyber Command admitted Thursday China can shut down the U.S. power grid, Fox News and the Associated Press reported. Admiral Michael Rogers made “the grim forecast” before the House Intelligence...

If you’re serious about wanting to either build a .308 AR now or even down the road, this “Daily Deal” from AERO Precision is too good to pass up. Last month AERO Precision started offering special daily deals through their email list and Facebook page. Today’s deal...

A reader sent this picture of his daughter assisting him in reloading cartridges. On a single stage press, such as the RCBS pictured, there is plenty to do. A young child can easily and safely deprime cases, such as this young girl is doing. She deprimed 500 of them...

Back in September, I wrote a piece about how illegal immigration affects women and their ability to exercise their Second Amendment rights. The story was based, in part, on the experience of my wife in trying to prove to the States of Texas and North Carolina that she...

Remember Betamax? It was the early rival to the VHS videotape format, and at one time, just as popular. But if you were born after about 1980, there’s a good chance you’ve never even seen a Betamax tape. We’re about to see a similar showdown play out in the world of...

Watch the latest video at video.foxnews.com At least 3 students have been injured in a shooting which took place in the library at Florida State University. All three victims were in or around the library at the time of the shooting and at least one is in critical...

Yesterday the internet went crazy over the Taurus Curve pistol, mostly with bloggers bashing it. A lot of the criticism was warranted, but the Curve has some things going for it. The Taurus Curve is a new .380ACP pistol that quite literally is curved to fit your body...

Go read this article... Many people have made the observation that it is the weapon that you have with you that matters. A .22 that you have beats a .45 that you left at home. It is one of the reasons the tiny pocket .380s like the KelTec 738 and the Ruger LCP are so...