New Bullets from PolyCase Ammunition

New 9mm Firefly tracer ammunition (left) and ARX self-defense ammunition (right) Remember PolyCase Ammunition? They’re the folks that developed disposable polymer cases for a variety of rifle and pistol cartridges. When the great ammunition crunch of 2013 hit,...

Sportsmen Defeat Anti-Hunters in Maine Referendum

Bear hunters in Maine can rest easy. Voters rejected Question 1, a ballot initiative that would have banned the use of bait, hounds and leg-hold traps “except to protect property, public safety or for research” by a margin of 54- to 46-percent.relatedMaine Bear...

NEW!! Rogue American Apparel Designed Magazine Wraps

Our good friends at RAA (Rogue American Apparel) and US Night Vision, originator of the Magazine Wrap, have partnered up to infuse RAA awesomeness into USNV Magazine Wraps. RAA is well known for their amazing designs that really focus on the warrior spirit. Now you...

Triangle Tactical “Skills > Tools” Shirt Pre-Order

We’re doing another run of shirts, and this time we’ve added a few more things: colors, and options for ladies sizes. Here’s how it works: You are able to order a shirt any time from now until November 17, 2014. After that date the shirts will be printed and mailed...

Check out the cover of 'World of Firepower' magazine

For reasons unknown, the good folks at Beckett Media — publishers of Gun World magazine, Tactical World and more — decided to lower their high standards and allow me to write a story for their new quarterly magazine World of Firepower. I wrote about the Florida-based...

Washington State Passes “Universal” Background Checks

Last night’s election result is being described as a debacle for the Democrat party, and rightfully so. At the time of writing, the final numbers aren’t quite in, but what we do know is that the Republican party took back the Senate and expanded its majority in the...

Washington State Passes Universal Background Checks via Ballot Measure

The voters in Washington state on Tuesday voted in favor of universal background checks. Previously, private sales of firearms between two law abiding citizens was legal without a background check was completely legal (this is the law in most states). Now, all sales...

Thieves Steal 50 Guns From PA Gun Owner in Seemingly Targeted Burglary

Go read this article... A resident of Harrisburg, PA told police that around 50 guns were stolen out of his home in mid October. Police just released a statement on the crime this week. Fortunately, 35 of the firearms have been recovered so far and officers are...

Sig Sauer's New 320 Pistols For 2015

We’ve just got the scoop on the new stuff that Sig Sauer is coming up out with for 2015, and let’s start with their very new (and very popular) P320 Modular Pistol Line. SKU Description MSRP 320SC-9-B 9mm Subcompact, Contrast Sights $628.00 320SC-9-BSS 9mm Subcompact,...

Thank You to All #GUNVOTE Supporters

Go read this article... We would like to thank all of those companies and individuals who supported the effort and participated in sharing our information with customers, friends and family and went to the polls to #GUNVOTE. …read more Related

Thorsden Customs AR Pistol Builders Package

If you are have an AR pistol, are building one or just considering it, the buffer tube leaves required by the AR design leaves you with several options. Some companies offer a plain tube, some have a foam pad on them like the Phase 5 tube I originally used, some...

AERO Precision – New Website and a Month of Daily Deals

AERO Precision just launched a brand new website. The new website is not only easier to navigate but it also does a better job of displaying all of the different types of products AERO Precision now offers such as complete AR-15 Uppers, complete .308 Rifles, etc. On...

Dan Wesson Model 715 Revolver Review

Go read this article... The classy Dan Wesson Model 715 double-action revolver is back in production. For revolver lovers, that’s big—and welcome—news. I can’t say that I’m strictly a revolver man—I do love my Model 1911 auto pistols—but I have to confess to having a...

Washington State Now Has Strictest Gun Laws in the Country

Go read this article... I-594 passes My heart sank last night as I was leaning over the shoulder of a Second Amendment Foundation employee staring at the computer screen. It was 8:12 and the preliminary results of I-591 and I-594 were finally showing up. I expected...

My Take on the Election

As I write this, Democrats are still wringing their hands, gnashing their teeth and rending their clothes in despair after the steamroller that hit them in Tuesday’s mid-term election. What does the election mean for gun rights? In my estimation, not much. The issue...

More New Sig Sauer Pistols for 2015

Some of these, like the Enhanced Scorpion 1911, we have on our shelves right now, and some of them, like the Spartan model 238’s and .22LR P250’s are brand new to us. Here’s what we’re seeing (so far) in non-P320 pistols from Sig Sauer this year. Keep in mind this is...

NEW!! BCM Mod 3 Vertical Grips

The BCM Mod 3 Vertical Grip is the latest evolution of the BCM Short Vertical Grip, offering improved ergonomics and the choice of two popular weapons mounting solutions. BCM Vertical Grip Mod 3s are manufactured from high quality, impact resistant polymers. They come...

Column: Deadly force insurance for gun owners

By Lee Williams Published: Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at 11:37 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at 11:37 a.m. I’ll admit I was very skeptical when I first heard about a Texas-based firm that offers insurance policies for gun owners in the event they use...

2015 Lights, Sights & Lasers Tour

Lights, Sights and Lasers, the collaborative effort of Wes Doss and Hye Chong Doss of Khyber Interactive Associates LLC (Khyber), and Jon and Stephanie Pastusek of XS Sight Systems. Much more than a training event, the Lights, Sights and Lasers tour represents a...

17 Year Old Daughter Has Shootout with Intruder Defending Mom

According to MS News, a 17 year old girl and her mother were tied up as a home invader went through the house collecting items to steal.You would think that is the end of the story right? No. When the intruder left, the two broke free. The mother went to lock the door...

New Colors and Limited Time Special Pricing from Faxon Firearms

Faxon Firearms has been extremely busy with their new product introductions lately and most of it has to do with listening to what new products their customers want to see. One thing everyone has been asking them for was new ARAK-21 Upper colors, specifically FDE...

Sneaky Pete Introduces New Products for Everyday Carry

Sneaky Pete Holsters, the company who brought us clever concealment options for our favorite carry guns and magazines, is at it again with two new products to help you blend in regardless of what’s on your belt. The Sneaky Pete Pholster is a cell phone case built...

HK VP9

Heckler & Koch (HK) took the internet by storm earlier this year with the introduction of their newest pistol, the striker fired VP9. Even though at that point I had never owned an HK pistol, I was immediately interested in the VP9 for a few reasons. First, unlike...

Anti-Gun Money Fuels Pro-Gun Voters

Go read this article... With mid-term elections now nearly upon us, candidates, activists and third party groups are scrambling to make their opinions heard by voters before the polls open on Nov. 4. …read more Related

WTF? TSA Confiscates 181 Firearms From Carry-On Bags in October Alone

Seriously, what are people doing when traveling through airport security? I dislike the TSA as much as the next guy, but there is a pretty simple procedure in place for flying with a firearm and tossing it in your carry-on bag isn’t it. According to the TSA Blog (they...

Go Check That Box

Tomorrow (Tuesday, November 4) is election day in America. No matter what your political views are, or how disgusted you are with America’s political system, we all have to remember that voting is a right denied to many around the world, and a right that millions of...

IDPA Dumps Flat Footed Reload Rule – 106

Early this evening IDPA sent an email to it’s membership that has caused a bit of a stir on social media. The biggest piece of news is that they are getting rid of the “flat footed reload” rule that has caused so much stir around the game since it was introduced last...

Bubba’d Mosin Nagant Pistol

Go read this article... I’m usually ok with slight modifications to Mosin Nagants, but these mods are much more than slight. It looks like it wouldn’t be fun to shoot at all. [Source] …read more Related

BREAKING: Texas Governor Elect Greg Abbott Will Sign Open Carry Bill!

Go read this article... It looks like the long fight for open carry in Texas has a great chance to come to an end under Greg Abbott’s governorship. Just a day after becoming the governor elect for one of the country’s most powerful states, Abbott has announced that he...

All New ArmaLite M-15 Line

Go read this article... ArmaLite is introducing an all new M-15 line of rifles and pistols for 2015 according to the representatives I met at the recent NASGW Show. The new guns cover everything from tactical to competition with plenty of fun stuff in between. While...

Springfield Armory Revamps the XD Line of Handguns?

Go read this article... I’ll admit to being a fan of the original XD line of pistols. Particularly the Tactical 5″ models in 45 ACP and 40 S&W. I’m quite intrigued by the email from Springfield that arrived in my in-box a few minutes ago. Let the speculation...

2015 SHOT Show Registration Continues at Fast Pace

Go read this article... The NSSF is urging all members of the firearms industry to complete their registration to attend the 2015 SHOT Show now and to take advantage of the significant savings offered to NSSF members during registration. …read more Related

First Look: TrackingPoint ShotGlass & New Semiauto PGF Rifles

TrackingPoint is continuing to expand the capabilities of shooters by infusing technology into firearms. The company recently introduced the world’s first pair of wirelessly-integrated digital shooting glasses, along with three new semiauto Precision-Guided Firearms...

AIMPOINT CARBINE OPTIC: YOUR NEW “BUDGET” OPTION

When it comes to red dot optics, Aimpoint is at the top of the list. Unfortunately, when it comes to red dot prices, they’re right up there again. There’s no point trying to pull punches: Aimpoint are expensive. I’ve always been enamored by the company’s reputation...

Power Factor & Recoil: Bullet Weight & Compensators

Go read this article... Previous tests show that light bullets have more recoil and muzzle rise than heavy bullets when driven at the same power factor, because light bullets need more gunpowder for their required higher speed. The greater amount of gunpowder produces...

NSSF Voting Members have free access to all NSSF Research Papers.

Go read this article... NSSF offers more than 100 products to its members in the Members Only Shopping Cart and we’ve simplified ordering the tools and literature you need by organizing these resources into easy to understand categories. Firearms Retailers will...

[Video] 60+ Year Old Woman Shoots and Kills Home Invader in Colorado

Go read this article... A woman in Colorado Springs, Colorado was had to use deadly force to defend herself from a home invader on Sunday night. A man broke into the woman’s rented home. She gave a verbal warning and fired a warning shot. However, the intruder kept...

SilencerCo Salvo 12 Gauge Suppressor

I’m between hither and yon and don’t have a lot of time, but I wanted to say that I was very VERY impressed with the SilencerCo 12 gauge behemoth. I put maybe 50 rounds through a Benelli M2 with one of the 12-inch Salvos fitted…on an indoor range with concrete...

Get Out and Vote

Go read this article... On this election day pundits and pollsters are pretty confident that voters will send a clear and convincing message to Obama and the Democrats that they are unhappy with the direction of the country. Don’t assume anything. Get out and vote....

Technical Competence

Go read this article... In my firearms training, I have always placed a high value on technical competence. This is not because I don’t recognize the importance of judgmental shooting training. The two go hand in hand. But technical skill and the confidence that...

Canik TP9 SA: Budget 9mm Torture Test

When I found out that import giant Century Arms was interested in sending us a 9mm pistol to review, my initial reaction was indifference. I could vaguely remember seeing some kind of banner for a “Canik” pistol at SHOT show, but I couldn’t recall being very impressed...

Best $1149+ Tactical Riflescope For The Money

Go read this article... I’m sorry it took me so long to find this post at precision rifle blog. Are you looking for a good tactical scope that you’re willing to spend more than $1000 on? This is the perfect review. From Schmidt and Bender to Bushnell tactical scopes....

Nut Cuttin' Time!

Go read this article... VOTE! If we’re going to take Colorado back from the swine who have been feeding at the trough in Denver, it’s got to be done by Tuesday. And we have to be above the “margin of fraud” — the progressives will use every tool at their disposal, and...

Extended Halloween Weekend Sale – San Tan Tactical

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. Today and tomorrow (11/3/14) they are offering a free cerakote job of your choosing when you buy their...

Movies and Gun Blunders

You know what they say: You can’t believe everything you see on TV. That’s knowledge to keep in hand, for while the folks in Hollywood do have a wonderful flair for the dramatic, no one has ever accused them of being realistic. Carrying and shooting guns is serious...

3 Robbed at Gunpoint at State Fair After NC Judge Declares Gun-Free Zone

Go read this article... Two crooks armed with pistols not only ignored the gun-free zone at the North Carolina state fair this year, but they may have been emboldened to commit their crime based on the judge’s decision to disarm law abiding citizens. 2nd amendment...

I Should Compete With My AR-15 More

When I bought my first gun in 2011, I wanted a manual safety. How do I know it won’t accidentally go off without that? When I first started carrying concealed in 2012, I was nervous about carrying one in the chamber. I’d shot competition enough and spent enough time...

Para Ordnance LTC 9mm Review

Go read this article... I am not a big 1911 guy. I recognize the history of the platform and the elegance of the design. They are (or can be) beautiful guns. But I have always found them to finnicky and unnecessarily difficult to disassemble and reassemble. Case in...

Survived Halloween!

No haints, ghosts, poltergeists, zombies, vampires, witches, liberals or other blood-sucking fiends! I’m continuing the sprint to the end of the year. Last week was a spectacular filming week for THE BEST DEFENSE, with locations arranged by Marshal & Teresa...

Candle Power: EDC Light Essentials

Everybody has their own approach to EDC gear (every day carry) depending on where they’re going, what they’re wearing and what their priorities are. What you carry while going to the grocery store in your gym shorts to grab some bacon on a Saturday morning will likely...

Pic of the Day: A Pair of Beretta Pistols

A Pair of Berettas: The 92FS 9mm and 3032 Tomcat in .32 ACP. A primary and backup gun perhaps? Shown here are the Beretta 92FS and Beretta 3031 Tomcat. The Beretta 92FS is a full size 9mm with 15+1 capacity and perhaps the most comfortable to shoot 9mm I own. The...

Halloween Safety: Protecting Your Princesses, Pirates and Property

Halloween is a wonderful holiday where kids and adults alike can become whomever or whatever they want for a night. Unfortunately, however, the traditions of Halloween expose us to certain risks that we may not face on a regular basis. From the door-to-door candy...

Saying good-bye to the FS2000

Go read this article... In June of 2006 FNH made their innovative F2000 select-fire military bullpup rifle available to the civilian market as a semi-auto 5.56mm sporter dubbed the FS2000. The FS2000 was an innovative design that solved the problem of how to support...

Less is More: The Defensive Shotgun

“Buy a shotgun… buy a shotgun,” he said. Well, ok… but if you’re considering using it for personal defense, skip the double-barreled models and don’t take advice on using it from Joe Biden. …read more Related

Air Fare: Umarex Air Pistol Report

Air guns have always been a great way to introduce young ones and beginners to the thrills of shooting. They’re also an excellent training aid for shooters of all skill levels. G&A also reviewed several air rifles from Umarex in the December 2014 issue of Guns...

Sig Sauer On The Move

Over the past few weeks, Sig Sauer’s been hinting at some cool stuff coming our way very soon. First off, it’s no secret that Sig has hired Kevin Brittingham, formerly of Advanced Armament Corporation. AAC is/was known for a) ridiculously cool guns and b) ridiculously...

Hunters’ Venison Donations Provide 11 Million Meals to People in Need

nssf.org To: ALL MEDIA For immediate release October 30, 2014 For more information contact: Bill Brassard 203-426-1320 Hunters’ Venison Donations Provide 11 Million Meals to People in Need NSSF video, website and infographic tell story and impact of hunters’...

Scalarworks Lightweight AR15 Mount

There’s a new product hitting the market by Scalarworks called the LDM Micro mount. The LDM brings a couple of useful features to the realm of mounting T1 Micro and compatible optics to 1913 rails. First, it’s super lightweight tipping the scales at a mere 1.38oz...

The M1 “Tanker” Garand Myth

Earlier this week, we posted the photo below on our Facebook page — that’s me holding a heavily modified Korean War-era M1 Garand. The reception was a bit more dramatic that we had expected, with dozens of comments ranging from “I want one” to those accusing me of...

It’s Not the Gun, It’s the Shooter

When talking to people who are getting interested in competitive shooting, a common thing I hear it’s that they need to go buy a new gun first. In a vast majority of cases though, they currently have a gun and gear that’s more than good enough to get started. Case in...

A Happy Holster Ending

Last August I wrote a cautionary tale in kydex, a story of how buyers don’t always know what they are getting into when they buy from the small companies that make Kydex gear. It took a year, but thanks to the Georgia Governor’s Office of Consumer Protection, my tale...

Liion Defense Holsters

Deciding which handgun to purchase can be quite the process, especially if that firearm is going to be used for defense or competition. The handgun itself is usually not a cheap investment and if you are like me, new sights a light, and possibly some other upgrades...

[Video] Elderly Homeowner Uses Shotgun to Shoot Two Female Burglars

Go read this article... An elderly homeowner in Texas used a 20-gauge shotgun that he normally uses for deer hunting to shoot two suspected burglars earlier this week. A pair of women allegedly broke into the home were they were met with the armed homeowner. According...

NEW!! Faxon Firearms Magazine Marker Bands

Go read this article... One of the things I love most about the AR platform is how versatile it is. There is almost an unlimited amount of different calibers you can build an AR in and its very popular for many AR owners to have multiple different caliber uppers for a...

Halloween Sale – Ballistic Advantage 20% Off Discount Code

I can always count on Ballistic Advantage to put together a great sale when any type of holiday rolls around and their Halloween Sale is just that. Right now you can use the code “SPOOKY” at checkout to save 20% off your entire order. This includes Complete Uppers,...

NEW!! SI-Defense Releases Full Ambi Billet .308 Receiver Set

Go read this article... In the AR world there are lots of partially ambi receiver sets but that typically just means that they have an ambi bolt release lever. To me thats not really an ambi receiver because you’re still multiple other features that aren’t ambi. I...

$19k Double Barrel Pistol Set

Go read this article... If you are looking for the quickest way to burn money in today’s handgun market, you may want to take a look at the special Arsenal Firearms AF-2011 kit being offered by the International Firearms Corporation. The base AF-2011 pistol is a...

FN America Launches Power Up Your FN SCAR Promotion

FN America, LLC announces the fall launch of the Power up your FN SCAR accessory promotion for the company’s FN SCAR 17S rifles, specific promotion details are as follows: Power up your FN SCAR—Free Accessory Pack with FN SCAR 17S Purchases (exclusions apply). For a...

Distance, Sight Choices, and Some Random Thoughts.

Here of late, I have been involved with some interesting conversations on active shooter problem solving. I will acknowledge up front that this thought process is somewhat flawed, and borderlines on the academic. I will also acknowledge that I don’t have all the...

The 9 Worst Hollywood Gun Scenes Ever

When it comes to guns, Hollywood has it all figured out. Hollywood always gets everything right when it comes to guns. That’s why I get most of my gun-related information from watching TV and movies! After writing over 1,000 gun-related articles, I still have a lot...

Obama’s FEC Wants To Regulate Internet Opposition

Obama’s FEC would like to prevent internet communication that’s exposing the lies. FEC Vice Chair Ann M. Ravel, wants to regulate political speech online, and you can bet it’s not the speech that ignores a scandalous presidential administration. They can call it what...

G&A 2014 Suppressor of the Year: SureFire Ryder 22-A

Suppressor use is quickly gaining wider acceptance for its inherent safety benefits and the joy it brings to people who use them. Combine a new lightweight suppressor design optimized for America’s favorite rimfire and you have Guns & Ammo’s top pick. The SureFire...

A second look at the Sig P320

Go read this article... So, I was able to get my hands on a full size Sig P320 to do an evaluation on and I have to say I’m in love with this gun. Now is that anyway to start an objective review…probably not. You know how this story will end. Let me show you how I got...

How to use a Rifle Sling

Go read this article... For as long as rifles have been around we’ve had slings to help carry them. Whether you’re out deer hunting in the forest or taking an advanced carbine class at a firearms training facility it’s very helpful to be able to retain control of your...

NEW!! Daniel Defense Absolute to 1/3 Convertible Micro Mount

Go read this article... Usually when you purchase a mount for your Aimpoint Micro mount you have to decide if you want an Absolute Co-Witness mount or a Lower 1/3 Co-Witness mount. Not many companies offer a mount that can be configured for both but that is exactly...

BAD GUN OWNER: Former MLB Star Jose Canseco Shoots His Finger Off

Former Major League Baseball star Jose Canseco apparently shot himself in the hand (by some reports he shot his finger off) while cleaning a firearm. According to NBC News, “It was a serious hand injury,” Las Vegas Metro Police Lt. Mark Reddon said of the 2:30 p.m....

[Video] Tac-Con Unveils Two New Triggers and New, Lower Price Points

Go read this article... The Tac-Con 3MR AR-15 drop-in trigger system made quite the splash in the AR world in 2014. The trigger was the first on the market to incorporate a 3rd operating mode (besides legit select fire firearms of course). The trigger achieved a very...

G&A 2014 Shotgun of the Year: Benelli Ethos

Unveiled at the 2014 SHOT Show surrounded by the tune of violins racing to the sound of a motorcyle speeding across a salt-flat test track, the Ethos has since lived up to its initial fanfare at the range and in the field. It’s one of the most classy, yet...

Halloween Sale – Damage Industries

If you’re planning on buying some AR parts or accessories between now and Halloween you will definitely want to check out the Damage Industries Trick or Treat Sale. If you use the code “TRICKORTREAT” by Midnight on Friday, 10/31/14 you will save 25% Off all normally...

Three Everyday Carry Holsters That Won’t Break The Bank

If you carry a handgun every day, you’ve probably noticed by now that cheap holsters don’t usually cut it. For occasional carry or casual use on the shooting range, there are plenty of cheap nylon or injection-molded plastic holsters that work well enough, but finding...

Daniel Defense Releases New Rails & Optic Mount

Daniel Defense announced two new products: SLiM Rail 12.0 and Aimpoint Micro Mount (Absolute Co-Witness). The SLiM Rail, which first debuted on the DDM4v11 in a 15-inch version, is now available as a rifle length, 12-inch option. “We’re fired up about our customers...

Pennsylvania: Governor Tom Corbett Signs Pro-Gun Legislation into Law

Go read this article... There isn’t too much going on in the legislation game this time of the year, but it looks like the residents of Pennsylvania saw their Second Amendment rights strengthened a little bit in the form a state preemption bill that was signing into...

EXCLUSIVE: 'Stand your ground' or attempted murder?

Christopher Brooks, 38, faces attempted second-degree murder charges stemming from an Oct. 23 shooting on his property in Polk County. Brooks, who was accosted by two men in his yard, said he fired a shot to defend himself and his family. (Sept. 19, 2014;...

Hexmag HX30 Followers and Latchplates

We recently received the HX30 AR-15 magazines from Hexmags, and along with the magazines themselves were several different bags of colored followers and latchplates. A veritable rainbow of options, from Zombie Green to Lava Red, Panther Pink and Blackout, Hazard...

Smith & Wesson M&P10

While the name Smith & Wesson may conjure images of big wheelguns or the pugnacious guy at a frat party’s fists, the renowned gunmaker has enhanced its reputation of late via its M&P line of semi-automatic handguns and AR-platform rifles. These more modern...

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