Go read this article... I have 3 or 4 rifles with the Magpul MOE K2 grip on them and really like them. Been a fan of the MOE+ for a while now too and have always thought it would be nice if they offered a MOE K2+ version which would add the rubberized finish to it....

Still not sure what to buy the hunter or shooting enthusiast in your life? Don’t fret, we’re not sure either! But here’s a list of some gift ideas we’ve stumbled upon while shopping for the holidays or that we’d like to receive for Christmas (I hope the wife is...

A Texas state representative has introduced a bill to thwart enforcement of virtually all federal gun control measures within the state. Introduced by newly re-elected Representative Tim Kleinschmidt (R-Lexington), House Bill 176 (HB176) declares all federal...

Knights Trail Park Pistol and Rifle Range to close two days for Thanksgiving holiday SARASOTA COUNTY – The Knights Trail Park Pistol and Rifle Range will be closed to the public on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 27-28. The range will resume normal operations on Saturday,...

The Doubletap Ammunition .450 SMC rounds work from a standard +P rated .45 ACP pistol. Sometimes we shooters do things because, well, why not? It’s as good reason as any, right? At first glance, the .450 SMC cartridge may appear to fall into the “why not” category....

New for 2015 is a jumbo-sized black rifle carry bag. You might have seen other carry packs and bags in the Blackhawk! Diversion line, like the “tennis racket” black rifle case. As the “Diversion” name implies, the whole idea is to make carry bags that don’t look all...

Billionaire Michael Bloomberg, and his top down organization “Everytown for Gun Safety,” have poured millions getting enough signatures in Washington state to get a proposition passed that outlaws all private party gun sales. Being charged with a felony for lending a...

Go read this article... Missouri Governor Jay Nixon just signed an executive order which declares a state of emergency in Missouri ahead of the grand jury decision in Ferguson. The decision is expected to be announced today, perhaps after all school children have made...

Go read this article... It looks like Colt might not be in the healthiest of situations. According to a WSJ report, the gun making giant is in danger of defaulting on a $10.9 million payment to bond holders. From the WSJ: Colt Defense LLC warned that it could default...

Comedian and former host of The Tonight Show Jay Leno was scheduled to perform at SHOT Show 2015 in Las Vegas, sponsored by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF). Anti-gun groups like the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence were predictably outraged, and proceeded...

Go read this article... In yet another blow to the liberal mantra that the NRA is just a bunch of ‘angry, old white guys’, a two time Grammy award winner and multi-platinum hip-hop artist told People magazine he’s a card carrying member of the gun rights organization....

Go read this article... Jerry Miculek has pretty much done it all in his storied career as a professional shooter. That’s probably why he feels the need to keep pushing the envelope further and further with his shooting videos over the last couple of years. Jerry...

After the recent terror attack in Israel the country is starting to change its philosophy on gun carry laws, at least in some sense. An attack on Jerusalem last night left several people dead and several others injured at a synagogue. Two Palestinian attackers armed...

Go read this article... Shellback Tactical, specializing in affordable American made Body Armor and Tactical Gear, is constantly bringing new products on to meet their customers needs. They recently added two more new products to their lineup which I have listed...

Go read this article... A North Carolina gun shop was actually trying to comply with Facebook’s tyrannical rules and regulations against anything gun related when owner posted an ad about safes. And why wouldn’t the social media powerhouse NOT want an ad to be shown...

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...

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...

Purchase any new full size or compact M&P pistol and receive two free magazines from Smith and Wesson*. Offer valid on qualifying new Smith & Wesson M&P full or compact size pistols purchased between November 14th and December 3, 2014. Coupon submission...

We’re getting into the gift giving, and more importantly, gift receiving season, so here are some of our picks for black rifle accessories. Some are old; some are new; some are expensive and others not, but all are useful additions to the modern sporting rifle....

Go read this article... Back in May I was approached by representatives from the NRA with an offer to form a strategic partnership related to the fledgeling NRA Freestyle website, featuring internet shows NOIR and Media Lab. I was happy to accept. I love the style of...

These stories just don’t get enough press, but we’re here to help change that. The armed robber pulled out a gun, but the concealed carrying woman had her own gun and was not afraid to use it. I know many will criticize the woman’s inability to connect with her...

Go read this article... We are clearly disappointed by Jay Leno’s decision not to perform at the 2015 SHOT Show State of the Industry Dinner. He unilaterally cancelled his promised appearance due to pressure from the anti-gun lobby, which included false statements...

Taurus has announced a new firearm and it’s probably unlike anything you’ve ever seen before. The Taurus Curve is advertised as “the gun you wear” and features an interesting profile. As far as stats, the gun is a .380ACP, weighs 10.2 oz, and is a 6+1 capacity. It...

Taurus today announced a new pistol for the concealed carry market called the Curve. Can you guess why it’s named the Curve? The world’s first and only curved firearm engineered to fit the unique contours of your body, Taurus Curve™ is one ultra-comfortable,...

I posted something on Facebook that looked a lot like this:Situational AwarenessOkay, so it’s a phrase, not a word. You get the point.People got all bent out of shape, jumping to the conclusion that I am against situational awareness. I challenge anyone to find...

The NRA-ILA is reporting that a proposed lead ammunition ban in Colorado has been defeated. Today, during the scheduled Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission meeting, the Commission members voted against a proposal that would have banned the use of lead ammunition...

A new letter issued by the ATF to a custom shotgun shop could signal a change in the way the SIG Brace is being treated by the ATF. According to the letter, addressed to Black Aces Tactical, a custom shotgun shop, it appears to call into question the act of...

Go read this article... A Texas A&M University Law Professor, Mary Margaret Penrose, said at a recent event that she essentially supports repealing the Second Amendment and making guns a state’s rights issue. According to CT News Junkies: Penrose asked the...

Lee’s note: This just in from the Outdoor Wire, a lawsuit with First and Second Amendment implications. California Gun Dealers Move to Strike Down Law Banning Display of Handguns SACRAMENTO, CA – Moving quickly to strike down a California law that bans the on-site...

nssf.org To: ALL MEDIA For immediate release November 18, 2014 For more information contact: Bill Brassard 203-426-1320 Advertising Opportunities Abound Through NSSF Publications NEWTOWN, Conn. — From manufacturer to importer to wholesaler and retailer, range owner...

1911 Master Series Lasergrip by Crimson Trace If you have a gun for self and home defense, it ought to have a laser. It’s an extra tool that can make a huge difference in your ability to effectively use a gun, especially in low light conditions. Looks like Crimson...

Go read this article... Well there you have it folks, the easiest way to turn your AR15 into a scary assault rifle! Here’s another doozy from Jennifer. Not sure if she is a troll or dead serious. Check for yourself on her Twitter. [Source: r/ar15] …read more Related ←...

A concealed carrier in Hartford, Alabama saved himself and his wife from a group of armed robbers over the weekend. The couple was returning to their home on Friday night when they were approached by a group of armed men. The husband, fearing for their safety, drew a...

Gun owners might be under the impression that a valid carry license allows them to bring their firearms into tourist attractions such as theme parks, zoos, or national parks. However, many tourist hot spots have a “no guns allowed” ban on firearms. Most major tourist...

Go read this article... We’ve shared a few sneak peeks of the new Fortis Manufacturing billet upper receiver and today we get to announce that they are officially available for purchase. As with most Fortis Manufacturing products they are offering an introductory...

Published: Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at 12:07 p.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at 12:07 p.m. Thousands of gun owners plan to openly violate a new state firearms law next month in Olympia, Washington, daring local police to stop or arrest them. The...

In nations around the world, the United Nations Small Arms Treaty will take effect on Christmas Eve of this year. Of course, the United States is not one of those countries as the the Senate hasn’t even voted on the treaty yet, let alone actually ratified it by the...

Go read this article... As a firearms retailer, the holiday season represents a very special window of opportunity in which sellers can maximize sales and profits. Your biggest responsibility as an FFL during this accelerated business cycle is to remain compliant....

Go read this article... This is an older story (obviously, since the SR-71 isn’t in official use anymore), but still a good one. The following passage is from a now out of print book called Sled Driver by Brian Shul (you can still get a used copy on Amazon for around...

Showboating Narcissist Time and again I write about gun control not being about the guns so much as it is about control. Control over you and I. It isn’t about safety, study after study shows “More guns equals less crime“. Recently the FBI data was released for 2013...

Wow! The folks at Sig Sauer are getting into the holiday spirit pretty early this year. A heads up on their P320 Take A Shot contest landed in my inbox today. Not only are they giving away guns and gear, two people are going to SHOT Show for a shoot off at the...

Go read this article... It’s no secret that gun makers are increasingly leaving states that have strict gun control laws for “greener pastures” in more gun friendly states. Remington is one such company. Remington announced earlier this year that they would not be...

Five people were injured by a shooter at an El Paso, Texas night club last weekend, and the casualties would have likely been worse if not for the presence of a concealed carrier. According to the El Paso Times: The incident happened at about 1 a.m. at Club Khaos, 115...

Muzzle devices have as much flavor as any other accessory for the AR family of rifles and with good reason. With muzzle velocities in the sub 2500 to near 3000 FPS range depending on barrel length, there is a great deal of concussive pressure leaving the barrel with...

You might have heard about today’s terrorist attack in Israel, where two Palestinian men, armed with knives, axes, and guns stormed a Jerusalem synagogue and savagely murdered four worshipers (three Americans and one Briton). Eight others were also wounded in the...

Concealed carry permit applications are exploding in the St. Louis area. FOX 2’s Rebecca Roberts takes a look at these numbers and the reasons behind the big jump. On Wednesday, Terri Earls went to Top Gun Shooting Sports in Arnold to buy a gun, and learn how to use...

Go read this article... Back in September, I offered my suggestions for changes to IDPA rules here on this site. Those suggestions were not just fodder for a blog post. I submitted them to IDPA along with hundreds (thousands?) of others who added their two cents as...

Now in their 10th year of recognizing the best programs in outdoor television, Sportsman Channel’s 2014 Sportsman Choice Awards are back and more competitive than ever. Guns & Ammo TV looks to defend our three-year consecutive win for the “Best Shooting Show”...

Go read this article... Gotta give major props to Red Barn Armory for putting together this awesome Veterans Day Sale. Most of the time businesses are just looking to cash in on sales instead of honoring our Veterans by offering a discount code to everyone even if...

Go read this article... The police officer bully in this video is Saratoga County (NY) Deputy Shawn Glans. Deputy Glans had no idea he was being recorded when he slapped a man in order to intimidate him into conceding to a warrantless search of his car. Why did he...

Go read this article... Let’s talk dreams for a minute. No, I’m not talking about your ongoing hope that Dianne Feinstein and Charles Schumer will suddenly retire from the Senate. No, we’re talking about actual sleepy time dreams today. After talking to several gun...

Go read this article... Via Trigger Pull Photography (Go like them on Facebook) Ben shooting at the Rowan USPSA match on Saturday: The post Pic of the Day: Ben Using the Force appeared first on Triangle Tactical – Podcast and Blog on Guns, Gear, and Competition...

A Marine veteran in Katy, Texas was the victim of a devastating burglary just three weeks ago. Thieves stole laptops, a tablet, cell phones and the homeowner’s Glock pistol. When someone threw a rock through his bedroom window earlier this week, Dan Reynolds was...

Ben is taking a 2 day handgun class with Steve Anderson from That Shooting Show and he had a chance to sit down with him and record an episode. They talk quite a bit about USPSA, and the mental game. If you aren’t familiar with Steve, he’s known in the competitive...

Go read this article... 2014 Snipershide Cup Thank you to Rich Emmons of The PRS for writing this article. I often am asked how to get started in practical rifle competition. My first suggestion like his is to find some local rifle matches you can spectate and start...

Go read this article... Who doesn’t like a good fail video? Especially when they include firearms and potentially dangerous scenarios! Here’s one that could have definitely gone much worse than it did. …read more Related

Go read this article... After several anti-gun billionaires donated tens of millions of dollars to support i-594, Washington state’s background check initiative, it looks like WA will now have some of the strictest gun transfer laws in the country. Simply loaning a...

Ben had the opportunity to sit down with Steve Anderson (yes, that Steve Anderson) earlier today and recorded Episode 107 with him. I was hoping to get the file and have it ready to go for the normal Sunday night episode release, but alas the interwebs aren’t...

For last week’s Throwback Thursday post on my 10-8 Performance Instagram page, I posted the above photo of a 1911 build I did back in 2001, along with a challenge to identify the holster rig, knife, and magazine. In a depressing turn of events which highlights a...

Well, well, it looks like Christmas might have came early for California gun owners. According to Fox News, a ruling today by the Ninth Court of Appeals has the possibility of ending Cali’s most restrictive concealed carry laws which determine when permits can be/are...

The firearms industry is currently a buyer’s market. Whether that’s a good thing overall for the market is debatable, but what isn’t debatable is that prices are pretty good right now. Especially if you’re in the market for AR-15 components. To that end, I thought...

Go read this article... The National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW) has become the first Silver Sponsor of Project ChildSafe. NASGW’s $30,000 contribution marks a historic advancement in NSSF’s firearm safety program. …read more Related

Breaking News: 9th Circuit Court denies appeal, California Gun Rights Restored You may remember that the 9th Circuit Court struck down the “good cause” provision for concealed carry in the County of San Diego. The ruling went to appeal, thanks to The Brady Campaign to...

In yesterday’s post, I promised to discuss the holster and magazine in the photograph. For starters, the knife was an easy one to ID – a classic Gerber Mark II in factory black finish. That knife is probably one of my favorite all time knives, though a dagger design...

A few days ago we reported of the influence of pistol purchasing/ownership with a decrease in crime rate. The FBI has now released a report confirming what every gun owner already knows… gun ownership increasing will deter thugs. The FBI just released its data for...

Almost every new handgun comes with some form of white painted three-dot sights. And I think they’re terrible. So terrible that I want everyone to join in my anti-three dot campaign so together we can force all the handgun makers to quit putting them on their pistols....

To all that have ever put on a uniform in the service of this country, I thank you. Special thanks to Emil Spuler and Wayne McKenzie. Please leave your name, branch of service, and dates of service in the comments. …read more Related

Go read this article... Step one to My Journey To NFA Ownership was deciding to have Coyote Rifleworks create my NFA Trust for me. That was the easiest part of this whole thing. They have a great reputation, offer same day turnaround and they charge just $95. Using an...

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...

Go read this article... Eight percent lowers, they’re the talk of the gun industry right now. The concept is simple enough – an AR-15 receiver that is only 80% finished is not legally considered a firearm. That means (in most states) that anyone can purchase one just...

In the Peruta case, a 3 judge panel of the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, struck down California’s “good cause” requirement, to obtain a concealed handgun carry license. Because the Second Amendment is good enough. Of course California’s Attorney General Kamala...

Washington residents are pledging to violate state law and violate felony gun laws on December 13th. They are up in arms due to a law passed this past election making it a felony to hand your firearm to a family member or friend. Billionaires such as Bill Gates, Steve...

Go read this article... With the winter holidays approaching at a rapid pace, gift buying is about to be in full swing. Gift cards solve a lot of issues for a lot of people, but especially for people who are not “gun people.” …read more Related

MKS Supply has announced that it is now producing a faithful copy of the original 1911A1 Government Model pistol made famous during WWII. The new 1911 clone is being produced by Inland Manufacturing, LLC and appears identical to the authentic .45 ACP pistol carried by...

The dawn of a new generation has arrived with the new Springfield Armory XD Mod. 2 Sub-Compact pistol. Over the past several years, the Springfield Armory XD 3-inch Sub-Compact has become widely recognized at the range and on our carry belts as one of the most popular...

Go read this article... The FBI released its annual Crime in the United States report on Monday revealing that the country in 2013 saw the violent crime rate fall another 5.1 percent from the previous year, so it is now at its lowest since 1978. …read more Related

Among the veterans day celebrations today, were are proud to report that this Marine stopped an intruder with a shotgun blast. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – A Marine veteran shot a suspected burglar he caught climbing in through the back bedroom window of his west Harris...

Some good news out of California – a court decision announced today likely ends the state’s restrictions on concealed carry permits. Law-abiding Californians may not need to justify their need to carry concealed weapons, after the same three-judge panel that struck...

Bravo Company Manufacturing has absolutely been killing lately…even more than they usually do! Hot on the heels of the release of their new BCMGUNFIGHTER Stock and BCMGUNFIGHTER Mod3 Vertical Grip, BCM is now releasing the much anticipated BCMGUNFIGHTER KAG or...

Given enough time and typewriters, a barrel of monkeys could write the script for Dumb and Dumber. I’m guessing it might take three monkeys with a used Smith-Corona Speedline about an hour. Following similar logic, with enough movies, even the folks in Hollywood are...

The National Shooting Sports Foundation has issued a call for presentations at breakout sessions at the 2015 NSSF Industry Summit, which will take place June 1-3, 2015, in Savannah, Georgia. …read more Related

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...

According to WSAZ News, A spike in crime has some homeowners taking matters into their own hands. This is all after a man accused of breaking into a home along Campbells Creek Road was shot and killed Wednesday morning by the homeowner. The accused robber, Robert...

In a recent poll, it has come to light that America is at an all time low in gun related deaths, and an all time high for support of personal gun ownership. Six in 10 Americans believe having a gun in the house makes it a safer place to be, a percentage that has...

A few nights ago I was cruising my internet sources checking the price of bullets, powder, and primers online. I came across a link to an online store called Cover Six Tactical. Turns out they are just down the way from me in Clayton, NC and they had more pistol...

…and shooting my .300 Win Mag Ruger Guide Gun at 300-700 yards. I know we all occasionally fall in love with specific guns, bur truly if I had to run out of the house with one single rifle (okay…one bolt-action rifle), it’d be this one. .300 Win Mag is so versatile,...

CHASE TACTICAL VETERANS DAY SALE Chase Tactical has launched their 2014 Veterans Day sale honoring all those who have served and are serving our great nation. The 2014 Veterans Day sale starts now through Wednesday, November 12th. Use coupon code VETERANS2014 to...

A while back I posted about the maker of Michonne’s Katana from The Walking Dead who collaborated with Kit Rae and prop master John Sanders from AMC’s The Walking Dead series to create the sword for the show. I found out there’s actually an officially licensed limited...

Go read this article... Earlier today we brought you the story of the sheriff’s deputy in New York who slapped a legal gun owner after the owner respectfully declined a warrantless search. …read more Related

Now through Veteran’s Day Nov 11, 2014 Gorilla Ammo will donate 5% of all product sales at www.gorillaammo.com to the Navy UDT-SEAL Museum. The National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum is just down the road from us in Ft.Pierce, FL. The National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum is the only...

Go read this article... A Texas lawmaker has introduced an open carry bill on the first day that lawmakers were able to file bills for the upcoming legislative session. With the recent election of Greg Abbott to the office of Texas governor and the Republican...

Go read this article... Daniel Smalley is in a Louisiana hospital suffering from potentially life threatening injuries he sustained during a home invasion. According to police, Smalley repeatedly banged on the front and back doors of a residence in Shreveport before...

Go read this article... The FBI has released a report on crime rates for 2013. The results aren’t very surprising. Crime dropped – again, just like it has for many years of the last two decades. One interesting thing to point out about 2013 though is that by all...

Go read this article... I’m sure we’ll find out that there is more to this story in the near future. However, it seems to be a clear cut defensive gun use at its core. A mother and 13 year old son were out shopping when a man walked up to them and opened fire on her...

Go read this article... NSSF provides all Premium Retail members who wish to attend SHOT Show University a complimentary ticket to the event, as part of their comprehensive benefits package. …read more Related

One of the most overheard phrases in firearms training is the old adage of “slow is smooth and smooth is fast.” In my career as a trainer and shooter, I seem to recall it most often told to me by people who were slow and maybe smooth and honestly had little business...

Go read this article... NSSF provides all Premium Retail members who wish to attend SHOT Show University a complimentary ticket to the event, as part of their comprehensive benefits package. …read more Related

Go read this article... We all face challenges to varying degrees in our daily lives. Some people face more unique challenges than others. Two people in particular, both having served in our U.S. Military as EOD Techs, were injured in combat and sustained life...

Here’s a story that completely debunks the accusation that gun sellers are careless, blood thirsty, greed filled maniacs who will sell firearms to anyone and everyone with a few bucks in their pocket. Of course, we know that’s absolutely ridiculous, but that’s how the...

Go read this article... Do you have enough staff to deal with heavier than normal foot traffic? Do you have enough staff willing to work extra hours as you capitalize on this busy and (hopefully) profitable season? …read more Related