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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...

Battle Arms Development, makers of the best ambi safety selectors on the market and other awesome accessories, has just launched a brand new website. This is definitely a huge upgrade for them as their old site just wasn’t as up to snuff. Along with launching the new...

Go read this article... I had a humbling day last week. You know me, this blog is also my diary so you get to listen to my mishaps as well as my successes. Ever have hindsight about what you wish you would have said in an interview or conversation? When you walk away...

Go read this article... It’s no secret that lethal injection executions have been less than effective in recent incidents. Most recently, convicted killer Clayton Lockett in Oklahoma was the subject of a botched lethal injection attempt and ended up dying of a heart...

Go read this article... It looks like Israel is finally realizing that the best way to stop armed bad guys is with armed good guys. If you haven’t yet heard, an attack last night on a Jerusalem synagogue left several people dead and several others injured. The...

Lee’s note: This just in from the National Shooting Sports Foundation. NSSF Statement on Jay Leno Cancellation of SHOT Show Appearance We are clearly disappointed by Jay Leno’s decision not to perform at the 2015 SHOT Show State of the Industry Dinner. He unilaterally...

Man, I am seriously going poor with all of these awesome new products that companies like Magpul are releasing lately. With the release of the new Offset version of the awesome MBUS PRO sights, I don’t see the bleeding stopping anytime soon. Offset sights work great...

After the recent shooting on campus in Florida, Florida Carry quickly made the case that the campus was a “gun free” or “defenseless victim” zone, and that removing the prohibition on legal guns would make campus safer. From new4jax.com:Friday said several lawsuits...

The holiday season brings out all kinds of scams and scammers. Many of these types of folks only want to separate you from your money, and others want to hurt you or the ones you love. Here’s a few of the common scams I’ve come across over the years that you need to...

Barry Snell follows Jeff Burkett as IFC President There’s been a change in leadership within the Iowa Firearms Coalition. Jeff Burkett has retired from his position as president of the organization. Burkett is being succeeded by Communications Director Barry Snell....

Go read this article... The new Dunamis Gear website is now live. If you haven’t check out their line of quick attach/detach cargo pockets, now would be a great time to do so. I have a set of their Medium Top Zip Cargo Hangers and they are excellent. Their designs are...

Go read this article... A 74-year-old man trying to help his female neighbor shot another man in self-defense Friday when he came upon the woman’s apparent stalker.(snip) He was confronted by Miller, who told Green he had a knife and kicked him in the chest. Green...

Go read this article... Indianapolis, Indiana – Despite the fact that a concealed carrying pawn shop customers like saved lives when he shot and killed a career criminal during an armed robbery this week, the man now says he fears for his life. According to a local...

I feel like I’m a fairly bright guy. Especially when I watch Wheel of Fortune and guess at least half of the puzzles without buying a single vowel. Brainpower or not, this issue has me totally flamboozled. It’s the “No Guns Allowed” campaign led by the Moms Demand...

Go read this article... It’s a terrifying scenario to think about. Three armed men force their way into your home, injure you and your spouse and then tie you both up before ransacking your home. That’s the exact situation a South Carolina couple found themselves in...

Full shownotes are forthcoming. Basic rundown of this episode is this: We recap the Gun Powder Gals IDPA clinic that we helped with on Saturday, we look at a couple of bills that have been introduced in Texas that would allow for open carry, and constitutional carry,...

Safeguarding the U.S. power supply is a monumental challenge, and as Chernobyl shows, a critical one. Join Chuck Holton and the Frontlines team to meet the National Composite Adversary Force, an elite group that trains to break in to nuclear plants and find potential...

Go read this article... Columbus police say no charges have been filed in a Friday night shooting on the North Side that left a 49-year-old man dead. The shooter said he fired in self-defense.(snip) Columbus homicide detectives said that Paul V. Dixon II, 38, admitted...

The gun control Super PAC, Americans for Responsible Solutions (ARS), run by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, spent almost $11 million on this year’s mid-term elections with very little to show for it. The group expended over $2 million – more than they spent...

New York Post: A rookie cop fatally shot an unarmed man inside a dimly lit Brooklyn housing project stairwell late Thursday — igniting an investigation by the NYPD’s Internal Affairs Bureau, authorities said. Peter Liang and his partner, Shaun Landau, also a rookie,...

Undoubtedly, Chris Matthews has a thrill going up his leg right now, because Woodland is back. Actually, depending on who you ask, Woodland camouflage (also known as the best camo pattern ever) never left. Although Woodland isn’t used as much these days by the US...

Fox News Reported that a small museum in Washington state is removing old firearms from a WWII exhibit due to a new gun control law. The Lynden Pioneer Museum posted the following on Facebook a week ago: The new voter-approved law, Initiative 594, requires background...

Go read this article...  Photo of my foot……and the prototype of Uzi Gal’s entry in Israel rifle trials back when…the Galil won those trials. This gun is in the hand of a private collector. …read more Related

The Taurus Curve is the latest new pistol from our Brazilian friends. Taurus International, the US-based corporation based in Miami, is now making a pistol that is designed to be carried for self-defense, but could be one of the more difficult designs to shoot. What...

To be or not to be, that is the question…or for us, it’s should I shoot on the move? As a law enforcement trainer, I am routinely asked to incorporate shooting drills that have the officers shooting while moving. In class, there are always students who push for that...

Here’s an awesome contest from 1791 Apparel and Manticore Arms, info on prizes and how to enter below. Prized include: Manticore Arms – ARClight XTL Tavor forend (black, naked trim) – Renegade Yugo Pap forend – Eclipse flash hider – NightBrake muzzle compensator –...

This probably won’t surprise anyone who reads Monderno, but there’s been a bit of a spike in gun sales in Ferguson, Missouri, ahead of a grand jury’s decision on whether or not to indict Officer Darren Wilson. And by spike in gun sales, I mean to the tune of 700%. Gun...

As you can see by its appearance, the FNH SC-1 is built for competition. FN. It’s a little confusing if you’ve been around a while. Is FN the same as Browning? What’s Herstal? What’s FNH? Is that different than Fabrique Nationale? Should John Browning win a Nobel...

ALERT: FWC Removes Ban on Suppressors for Hunting DATE: November 21, 2014 TO: USF & NRA Member and Friends FROM: Marion P. Hammer USF Executive Director NRA Past PresidentAt their meeting in Key Largo, Florida, today, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation...

It’s like the Danger Zone, but grippier. Hickok45 not only already has one of Sprigfield’s recently released Mod.2 XD pistols, but he’s already got a video of it up on Youtube. Of course, Hickok45 isn’t an in-depth, torture test reviewer like some other channels, but...

Tactical Distributors is offering an large selection of Woodland Camo products, including some exclusives from HSGI and B5 Systems with Proper, NorthFace and Mechanix to round out the options. I’ve always been a fan of Woodland Camo. Its a great all around camo and is...

Go read this article... http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/volokh-conspiracy/wp/2014/11/17/three-questions-about-the-legality-of-the-obama-administrations-anti-sexual-assault-on-campus-policies/ Related

Replace ‘pen’ with ‘book’ and ‘sword’ with ‘gun’… A student at Florida State University said he is lucky to be alive after his backpack full of books stopped a bullet from hitting him during Thursday’s shooting. Jason Derfuss said he only realized hours later the...

Go read this article... The first handgun I ever bought was a Gen 1 Glock 17. I purchased it used in the late 90s. It was in good condition, but had an unknown round count. All the parts were stock from the factory. Throughout the years I have put thousands of more...

Florida came has AS OF TODAY allowed the citizens of this state to start hunting with Suppressors. Today, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission voted unanimously to repeal the 57 year old prohibition on the use of firearm suppressors for taking deer,...

Remember we discussed dog killing in Racine, Wisconsin by cowardly cops? This adds to our knowledge of the happy dog killers from The Free Thought Project. Buffalo, NY — A high profile case of Buffalo police killing a man’s dog while looking for non-existent drugs,...

If you feel the need for a little more quiet in your life, enter the SilencerCo and SOG Tactical Giveaway. You can enter daily between now and November 25, 2014. If you win, you’ll get a SilencerCo Saker 762 and an assortment of high-end tactical cutters from SOG....

For those of you in Oregon, this is of special importance for you. Anti-gun extremists brag about how many people are denied gun purchases under the current system but never talk about how many of those people are denied with no justification because of an inept...

I was once asked by a student, “Why don’t we train to shoot on the move?” I replied, “We need people to be able to shoot while stationary before we can expect to combine moving and shooting.” That is an oversimplified overview, but hits the crux of the matter. Our...

Go read this article... Earlier this week we announced that Israel was relaxing their gun laws to allow more people to carry firearms in public following a terror attack in Jerusalem. Now, Russia seems to be following suit. Russia will not allow citizens to carry...

Go read this article... Guns and Ammo got the first industry hands on look at the Taurus Curve and posted up their write up on the new gun earlier this week. The folks over at GunsSaveLife.com (similar name, but we’re not affiliated with them) weren’t too impressed...

Or something like that…the trip to Israel to spend some quality time at IWI left me pretty far behind the eight-ball, but principal filming for SHOOTING GALLERY, THE BEST DEFENSE and SHOOTOUT LANE is all finished. Or, as we say in Colorado (or 1968, which is probably...

Do you ever wonder what the real deal is with the right to keep and bear arms in Australia? Here’s an informative video, from TiborasaurusRex of Youtube fame, that features an Australian national that’s in the firearms business. He gives the real scoop on Australia’s...

A female tire store employee was shot in the neck during an armed robber attempt this afternoon in Indianapolis, Indiana. Fortunately, her boyfriend, the shop owner, was able to draw a gun and open fire on a pair of armed robbers. His actions resulted in the robbery...

This appears to be another politically motivated trial. The armed citizen was originally found to have been acting in self defense by the police who investigated the situation. He was confronted by two men, one with a knife, aged 25 and 26. There was another witness...

KXAN News reports every other Wednesday night Red’s Indoor Gun Range in South Austin is hoppin’. Every bay is usually taken by women. It hasn’t always been this way. “Every week there would be just me and then one week there would be two of us,” said Nikki Jones who...

It’s that time of the year again – Black Friday. Many people may not be aware that there are actually quite a few deals out there in the shooting, hunting, and outdoors markets. Slick Guns has an extremely thorough and very up to date list of all of the deals you can...

From this news piece, it seems that may be the case, or maybe not. It could be that the folks ar Ruger smiled and nodded when approached by these folks, without having any intention of acting on the information, or it could be just as insidious as it sounds, I need a...

Ben Carson seems like a near perfect GOP candidate for the 2016 presidential race. He’s a world class doctor (one of the best neurosurgeons in the world to be exact), which could have mass appeal to voters concerned about healthcare, he has a squeaky clean past...

A mountain lion defense shooting has not been covered in the old media, at least not extensively. I have not found any other stories about the even other than that published in the 14 November, 2014 issue of the Lone Star Outdoor News. The Lone Star Outdoor News...

Last week, I shared my experiences with the partner program at NRA Freestyle and my general sense of dissatisfaction. Now, six months after initially forming our partnership, NRA Freestyle is finally showing some love to it’s partners with the launch of the official...

Hunting just got much more hearing safe in Florida. Hunting with silencers (suppressors) is now completely legal in the Sunshine State. According to the NRA-ILA: At their meeting in Key Largo, Florida, today, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission voted...

Photo courtesy Wilson Combat. Beretta is bringing back in my opinion the best Model 92 pistol they ever made………the 92G series. In an announcement on their Facebook page on November 4, 2014, Beretta announced that they were bringing back a couple of “classic” 92 series...

Go read this article... We had a great time shooting with the TAC-CON 3MR Trigger. It does what it says it will and you can argue price point till the cows come home. TAC-CON recently introduced a new 241 trigger for the AR-15 platform as well as a Rapter trigger for...

Ben and I have been discussing the XD Mod.2 on and off since it’s announcement from Springfield Armory last week. The common theme that we’ve discussed is that all of the changes that Sprinfield made to the pistol appear to be positive, with exception to all the text...

Go read this article... SilencerCo headed out to the Arizona desert to show off some of their fine wares. Skydiving leads to plowing through steel while suppressed both at day and night. They are definitely delivering a great lifestyle concept to their product...

Go read this article... DEFCON Group Media produced the following video for Svallin, whom breeds and trains dogs for protection. They have trained over 200 dogs to date and this overview gives you a great look at just what they can do. You also get the chance to see...

Bomber hats are pretty awesome all on their own but when you add a bit of AOR, Kryptek, or Multicam… well, that just takes it up a notch or three. That is exactly what Honor Point did with the Special Edition Bomber Hats. These hats are available in several different...

Our friends at G-CODE just released a couple of awesome new products that are sure to make the gun owner in your life happy as can be. The first product G-CODE released was their new series of Scorpion Mag Carriers which are available in 5.56 and 7.62 sizes for rifle...

Go read this article... Anyone else remember playing with toys like these as a kid? I’d love to get some of this stuff for my boys. If you know of a place, let me know in the comments. …read more Related

ANDERSON, SC (FOX Carolina) – Anderson County K-9s were assisting in the search for a person after a reported attempted breaking and entering.Deputies said a homeowner on the 1500 block of Big Creek Road fired a gun to scare off the person trying to break in on...