Go read this article... Huffington Post columnist H.A. Goodman seems to think we Americans would be more outraged about gun violence if only the killers were members of ISIS. He seems to think that because we don’t pass gun control we don’t care. Mr. Goodman starts...

“Okay, here’s what I’m going to do. I’m going to go around the corner, and I want you to act like you have a gun and I am an attacker coming to kill you. I’m going to come flying at you, and I want you to shoot me before I get to you.” As I got up to walk around the...

The highly popular wide grip safety—commonly known as a beavertail—enables a shooter to place their dominant hand as high on the grip frame as possible, which results in less of a “moment arm” (the perpendicular distance from an axis to the line of action of a force)...

We’ve covered Magpul’s MOE SL line previously, and the adjustable buttstock completes the set of furniture for the AR-15-platform rifle. The new SL line from Magpul includes this Spartan but comfortable stock. Available as an upgrade for stock, mil-spec AR-15...

Go read this article... We might have one of the worst ant-gun hysteria cases in a school to date. Two students, a male and female who are boyfriend and girlfriend have been suspended from their high school after they posted a photo of themselves holding AIRSOFT guns,...

Go read this article... In part three of the Ammo 101 series by NRA Women’s Network, Natalie Foster takes us to the range to shoot a variety of the different rifle, pistol and shotgun calibers. Yes there is a big difference between a .22 and a 44 Magnum or bird shot...

By Lee Williams Published: Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at 1:50 p.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at 1:50 p.m. Aaron Zelman was a titan within the gun-rights community. Aaron Zelman Founder and guiding spirit of Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership...

Official Brownell’s Ladies 3 Gun logo Back at Shot Show last January I was told by my friend Lisa Marie that she, with the help of Brownells, would be directing a first ever all women’s national 3 Gun Competition. A ProAm that invites the professional women shooters...

Go read this article... A California gun owner defended by the Calguns Foundation has been found not guilty of a federal conspiracy charge. A federal jury found Ulysses S. Grant Early IV not guilty of making false statements on federal firearm form 4473. Early bought...

So you like that awesome new SLiM Rail that you’ve seen on some of the new Daniel Defense DDM4 rifle but haven’t been able to find them available for purchase anywhere? That’s because they just released the new 12″ and 15″ SLiM Rails for individual purchase. Right now...

Go read this article... Why don’t they just shoot him in the leg? If I had a dollar every time someone asked that question I would have enough money to buy a new gun every week. On This weeks episode of NOIR we talk briefly about the concept of shooting threat in the...

It’s a cycle we’ve seen unfold time and time again. An election, a new piece of legislation or an unfortunate event that the anti-gun crowd will use to push for more gun control. These are all external factors that can influence the gun and ammunition market. We saw...

The folks at Trop Gun are having a Christmas giveaway of epic proportions called The 25 Guns of Christmas. It’s so good, I’m telling you about it now and it’s still October – you’re gonna want to get in on this one. FN SCAR, decorated by Trop Trop will be giving away...

To mate the bearing surfaces of the tangs to the inside of the beavertail, the first step involves removing the pivot and grip safety and applying a lapping mixture to the tangs. (Authors Kuleck and Oldham recommend a 50/50 blend of JB Bore Paste and either oil or...

Undoubtedly, Glock was late to the party with a micro-size .380 ACP handgun. By the time Ruger introduced its LCP in 2008, the race to produce miniature .380 ACP pistols was well underway. Similar offerings appeared from most of the major manufacturers, and the “9 mm...

Go read this article... The first thing retail sales people should realize when faced with the “I need to think about it and I’ll be back” response is that the vast majority of those customers will not think about it. …read more Related

Go read this article... There’s no question that S&W’s .500 Magnum round packs some serious firepower. The handgun round can produce over 3,000 ft/lbs of energy in certain loadings. One shooter learned just how powerful the round is when he fired it for the first...

Not only does America deserves better, it currently has better in the form of the acting surgeon general, Dr. Boris D. Lushniak, who has outstanding credentials to help manage America’s response to this or any other potential epidemiologic emergency. …read more...

Liion Defense and Mission Spec have teamed up to introduce a new belt called the Gibborim Gun Belt that targets the EDC/concealed carry market. Interestingly, they did not go with a Cobra buckle, but instead opted for the newer RAPTOR from JBC CORP. Press Release The...

Go read this article... Daniel Defense, the manufacturer of small arms and small-arms accessories, has become the title sponsor of SHOT Mobile for the 2015 Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show Related ← The Gun Feed home page

Go read this article... Radical Firearms is showing some more diversity with these two new products they are offering. The first is beast of a complete upper chambered in 458 SOCOM. This thing looks really nice and even features a really cool Radical Firearms...

Go read this article... NSSF partners with a leading technology provider of instant, automated and deferred payment systems to offer its retail and range members a substantial discount on these and other cash and credit services. …read more Related

OK, admittedly, this is probably one of the weirdest defensive gun uses we’ve ever reported, and that’s saying something. A woman in Waterbury, Connecticut had to grab a gun in order to capture a naked man who was allegedly raping the woman’s dog in her backyard....

An early voting controversy is already going on in the state of Georgia. A Douglas County, GA man, Bundy Cobb, says he feels taken advantage of following his recent attempt to vote early while wearing his NRA Instructor hat. Cobb was told to remove the hat prior to...

Last January, SIG SAUER launched their own line of ammunition. In the mad rush to be the first to publish tests on the ammunition, I ran a test of the .357 Sig and .40 S&W back in May of this year. I published the 357 Sig test right away, but the .40 S&W test...

Two armed robbers burst into an Alabama Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant last night with intentions of robbing the establishment. Unfortunately for them, one of the cooks working at the time was carrying a concealed firearm. According to AL.com, As one of the cooks...

There’s been some chatter on the gun internet about how tactical reloads might be you killed in “the real world”. First off, a brief primer on what a tactical reload is, and why might want to learn this skill. I’ll let Steve Gilcreast from the Sig Sauer Academy do the...

Go read this article... A little over a year ago I reviewed a pair of the original Inventio-HD video glasses. If you read that review you’ll see that overall I thought the glasses were a good option for recording sports/action video without the bulk of a GoPro or...

Lee’s note: This video debuted Sunday night on Armed American Radio, which is hosted by Mark Walters, just before my appearance. It’s a hoot! An Examiner story states: “A blues music video lampooning Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper made its debut Sunday evening on...

This morning, I was perusing my Facebook feed and saw a link to an article that sounded promising, despite the source. It appeared to be a tribute to the two deputies murdered in the line of duty on Friday, October 24, 2014 in Sacramento and Auburn, CA. What I found...

I sit here typing this, trying to collect my thoughts as I peer at the monitor with tired, sore eyes. For those who follow my Facebook page, you know what happened yesterday, why I am having trouble composing myself, why my eyes are red and puffy. Yesterday morning,...

Although the grandfather was shot in this incident his heroic actions were worthy of a medal. He was airlifted to a local hospital in serious condition, but his actions may have saved the lives of his wife and granddaughter. A man came to the 67-year-old’s door saying...

Nestled in the woods of near the sleepy town of Perryville, Arkansas, the Central Arkansas Shooters Association (CASA) Range welcomes shooters with the motto “Mi CASA es su CASA.” I shot a terrible match, but I really had a great time. The weather was perfect, the...

Lee’s Note: Kudos and congrats to Sarasota Police Office Kim Stroud, the overall winner at NRA Service Pistol Match in Tallahassee. Stroud shot an unbelievable 463 out of 480. I tried to interview Kim, but she’s off on two weeks training. Hopefully, we’ll be able to...

We are pleased to announce an exciting collaboration between Apex Tactical Specialties and 10-8 Performance – the molded M&P base pad! This new product brings all of the practical design elements from our original M&P base pad in a more affordable format. From...

Unfortunately, in this case our hero was shot multiple times and had to be airlifted to a nearby hospital where is in unknown condition. However, his actions are nothing short of amazingly heroic. A man who said he was having trouble with his car convinced Kenneth...

Earlier this week we reported on the homeowner in Sarasota, Florida who shot and killed a suspected home invader in order to defend his 11 year old son. The suspect in that home invasion has been identified as Calvin Yoder. Now, Yoder’s stepmother, Tara Wade, is...

Go read this article... Shyanne Roberts is a 3-gun competition shooter. Seeing a girl competing in 3-gun competitions isn’t very unusual in 2014. Female competition shooting is one of the fastest growing segments of the gun world. However, Shyanne has something pretty...

Rainier Arms has just released their much anticipated AVALANCHE Ambi Charging Handles for sale. Rainier Arms set out to create the best ambi charging handle on the market while giving users the ability to customize the charging handle like they do the rest of their...

Go read this article... Parallax Tactical has a bit of an overstock on their very popular FFSSR 13″ rails. To help get their inventory where they need it to be they are offering a discount of 25% for a few days. That puts the price of the rail down to just $150. You...

Spotted on Pinterest this week, the 716 Lightweight DMR, a new version of the Designated Marksman Rifle that weighs in at under nine pounds (!!!!) with a Keymod rail that extends past the gas block and what looks like a Sig Sauer-branded quick detach suppressor. Until...

Only Draw Your Gun When Not Drawing It Would Be Worse. There’s a healthy and robust debate in the firearms community right now over the role of the armed citizen in society, specifically when it comes to intervening in events where we are not the target of the bad...

Go read this article... Fortis Manufacturing introduced a neat new rail at SHOT Show back in January called the Night Rail. The Night Rail utilizes a new patent pending two piece barrel nut that creates a full 360 degrees of contact with the inside of the rail instead...

Go read this article... Ballistic Advantage’s new AR-15 lower receivers are now available. These forged 7075-T6 aluminum lowers are hard anodized and feature a nylon tipped tension screw for tightening upper and lower fit, a threaded take-down pin detent hole, and a...

Converting and Shooting AMG Lock Stock and Barrel Kit for Glock G17. We discovered this Rifle or Carbine Conversion Kit for the Glock G17 9mm Pistol at Shot Show 2015. including, a 16 inch Glock Replacement Barrel, stock from Phoenix Technology and recoil spring, that...

KickLite Stocks and Phoenix Technology SHOT Show 2015 Phoenix Technology SHOT Show 2015 makers of KickLite Stocks with Hank Strange and MixFip. Also included is a peak at their Pistol Conversion Stock for the Glock 17,and 19. KickLite Stocks – recoil suppression...

Go read this article... Advertise here with BSAI recently had the opportunity to demo the FirstSpear Medical Trauma Assault Pack (MTAP) bag. Demo in this case means I beat the living snot out of it for the last 6 months. I’ve had multiple “tactical” medicine bags from...

Go read this article... Super Model Chrissy Teigen put her foot in her mouth a bit following the shooting at Canada’s Parliament this morning. The model took to Twitter to attempt to use the incident to criticize the US for its gun culture, however she basically just...

Go read this article... Magpul has released a behind the scenes look / preview of their 2015 calendar featuring some of their latest products (yes, there are Magpul products in the video). Here is the description from Youtube: For the 2015 Magpul Calendar we once...

Go read this article... Last month we let you guys know that Radical Firearms released their new SpitFire 5.56 Muzzle Device. Since then many of you have been asking when you can purchase the SpitFire in a 30 caliber (7.62) version. We knew it was going to happen at...

One of two suspected armed robbers is now facing murder charges after his partner in crime was killed by their would be victim in Albuquerque, New Mexico. According to KRQE, According to the criminal complaint, Ruben Lucero and Christopher Garza entered the store just...

Go read this article... The term “shotgunning a beer” takes on a whole new meaning with the Can Cannon from X Products. In the “why the heck not” category is the new Can Cannon from X Products. Known for their rock solid drum magazines for modern sporting rifle...

We were filming for SHOOTING GALLERY yesterday, a special on lever action rifles for self-defense, so I natured took the almost-completed BLR .223 Scout project to the range to put some rounds through it. Here’s the Scout-In-A-Box, in a box (a very nice Negrini box,...

Griffin Armament’s line of AR-15 furniture is now available for purchase and is shipping. The line includes a Rail Shields, Extreme Condition Stock, and A3 Grip. All items are available in Black, FDE, Grey, and OD Green. I have had hands on all of these items though...

The author looks confident, but only because Tong is really in charge. I always thought I was pretty handy, at least until today. Then I got humbled. You see, I had the opportunity to build my very own Crimson Trace LG-401G Lasergrips for a 1911 pistol. I was visiting...

SilencerCo has introduced a new line of threaded aftermarket pistol barrels, making suppressor attachment easier than ever. The new threaded pistol barrels are manufactured from 416 stainless steel and feature a black nitride finish. Currently, they are only available...

Go read this article... We are seeing multiple reports out of Canadian of a possible lone wolf terror attack in which a Canadian soldier was shot and killed by a gunman near Canada’s Parliament building. There may be multiple suspects and we are seeing some reports of...

Given its proven reliability in nearly every environment on Earth, the AK is widely recognized as one of the most dependable firearms in existence. However, in the past few years we’ve seen a number of innovative ways to modernize AK47s with simple modifications for a...

The .375 H&H Magnum has long been extremely popular among guides in Alaska, but on my last two hunts there—one for grizzly, the other for moose in grizzly country—my guides carried Ruger Model 77 Alaskan rifles in .375 Ruger. And though it is not likely to...

Go read this article... The 2014 Texas State Fair wrapped up on Sunday and by all accounts it was a smashing success. New records set for food and ride sales, totalling over $41-million. Back in my home state of North Carolina, the Agriculture Commissioner is worried...

Every home defense firearm should have a weapon-mounted white light. Staff photo/ Lee Williams I like light — lots of light. I have weapon-mounted white lights on three pistols, a carbine and a shotgun — my entire home defense arsenal. I also keep a handheld Surefire...

Go read this article... A Florida father had to use deadly force to defend himself and his 11 year old son from an early morning home invader this week. Just before 6:00am, Chris Bane heard glass breaking inside of his Sarasota home. He armed himself and went to...

Go read this article... The new XTech Tactical ATG (Adjustable Tactical Grip) could be the One Grip To Rule Them All! One thing you’ll notice all over the internet when looking for a new grip for your AR-15 is that many of them come in different angles. Some are more...

Best hat…ever! What? Are we talking about a hat? Not a top hat or sombrero, but a ball cap no less. Well, unless you’ve been in a cave (Taliban?) for the past decade, the ball cap is part of our tactical wardrobe. But..not all caps are the same. If you ever meet a...

Go read this article... The Time Is Now to Get Your Coyote Rifleworks NFA Trust. I used Coyote Rifleworks for my trust and am documenting my path to SBR ownership with my second article coming very soon. ATF 41P is real and it’s happening now. Big money is being spent...

The infamous “Ghost Gun” Senator from California, Kevin de León, is being accused of voter fraud by BUZZPO. The claim is that they can’t verify a home in his district. Which would certainly be illegal. It would be great to see such a rabidly anti-gun politician...

A state senator in Missouri, identified as Jamilah Nasheed, has been arrested at a protest in Ferguson, Missouri. Nasheed has sponsored anti-gun bills in the past and has voted against pro-gun bills in Missouri over the last couple of years. According to KMOV, Sources...

A while back, I wrote a two part review of the StealthGear Onyx IWB holster in which I sung its praises. I wear that holster about 2/3 of the year and only use a different holster in the colder, darker months of the year because I prefer to have my weapon light on the...

Go read this article... As a former IT professional, I tend to stay away from GoDaddy’s services as there are simply better options out there (in my opinion anyway), but I can absolutely stand behind GoDaddy founder Bob Parson’s recent comments regarding gun rights....

Fran Misantone, owner of The Bullet Hole Gun Shop, holds an AR-15 and Lee Williams, Herald-Tribune gun writer, holds an AK-47.STAFF PHOTO / MIKE LANG By Lee Williams Published: Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at 1:32 p.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at 1:32...

The wait is over, Dana Loesch’s new book Hands Off My Gun: Defeating the Plot to Disarm America is now available. If you’re not familiar with Dana, she’s a conservative talk show host, blogger, TV commentator, and she hosts her own show “Dana” on The Blaze. “Hands Off...

Lee’s note: NRA News has put together a fantastic video aimed at demystifying firearms. As the hip, young host points out, guns are inanimate bits of metal and plastic — nothing more. I’ve long told non-shooters that guns aren’t rattlesnakes. They can’t leap out of...

Go read this article... Rainier Arms is running a big blowout sale on the GWACS stripped lowers at below cost! These are great for super lightweight builds or those looking to build a complete lower on a budget. The CAV15 MKII lowers are a polymer construction that...

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... Wilson Combat is running a limited time sale on their drop-in Tactical Trigger Units. If you know one thing about Wilson Combat its that they know quality and take it to the next level. Right now you can pick up one of these awesome trigger...

Corso Inc. is a Florida based company that develops new internal parts (guts) for handgun magazines. The kits are sold under the MagGuts brand name. By swapping out the magazine internals, with the MagGuts replacements, you can add one additional round to the magazine...

Seekins Precision just released a sneak peek at their new SP15 forged rifle. The SP15 rifle looks to be an outstanding rifle for the price, especially when you take into consideration it includes Seekins’ new NOXs 15″ handguard,  ambi safety and a 16″ match grade...

The Ruger 10-22 is the most popular rimfire rifle around and the selection of aftermarket parts and accessories is virtually unlimited. Stocks, particularly tactical-style units to transform a humble old 10-22 into a modern tactical plinker, are especially popular....

Go read this article... A Faxon Firearms lightweight profile barrel was at the heart of JTT’s recent lightweight budget build. I have used two of these barrels in builds and I am very impressed with what you get for your money. Faxon Firearms often has a coupon code...

Go read this article... http://townhall.com/columnists/jacobsullum/2014/05/28/gun-controls-false-promise-the-isla-vista-massacre-reveals-the-emptiness-of-the-antigun-lobbys-real-solutions-n1844096?utm_source=thdaily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=nl Related ←...

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Go read this article... http://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/blog/law/2014/05/gander-mountain-firefighter-shooting-lawsuit.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_twincities+%28Minneapolis+%2F+St.+Paul+Business+Journal%29 Related...

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Lee’s note: This just in from the National Gun Victims Action Council An Open Letter to Outdoor Life, Ammoland, Guns.com and the Herald-Tribune’s Lee Williams What the gun advocates did mention was the Second Amendment “right” of civilians to own TrackingPoint’s...

Go read this article... National Rifle Association President Jim Porter said Saturday that flipping the U.S. Senate to Republican control is paramount for the group and that the group’s power in numbers will “flex that muscle” in November’s midterm elections....

http://www.gunssavelife.com/?p=12085 Illinois Carry, working with the legal beagles at NRA headquarters, have been working on some relief for those arbitrarily denied a concealed carry license. They have found three individuals who they believe are good plaintiffs and...

Go read this article... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2611563/The-Obamas-failed-marriage-looming-divorce-open-secret-claims-member-Japans-parliament-president-using-Secret-Service-hide-affairs.html Related ← The Gun Feed home page

LANTAC USA just introduced a few new products which are a billet Upper Side Charger (USC), Side Charger E-BCG (Piston and DI) with modular charging hand and an extended Side Charging Handle assembly. Check out the pics and details below. LANTAC Upper Side Charger...

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http://www.gunnuts.net/2014/04/28/3-gun-tips-running/ In many shooting competitions when you see a small shooting box demarkation on the ground you know, this is the spot from which I will shoot. These boxes are usually about two feet by two feet. Shooting from...

http://www.nationalreview.com/campaign-spot/376685/lefts-war-against-culture-gun-owners-jim-geraghty The Progressive War Against the Culture of Gun Owners Permit me to begin with what might seem like a silly observation from the National Rifle Association’s Annual...

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Today’s In the Matter of the Application by Michael McGovern offers some interesting (though non-precedential) views on New Jersey gun law. New Jersey requires a license to buy a handgun, and allows sheriffs to deny such licenses if the person was not of “good...

RM have been refining their 1216 shotgun, adding in all kinds of new bells and whistles. Improved plastics for the magazine to prevent warping, better materials for the stock, and even a better design for the receiver will all be available this year for new buyers....

The ARES SCR (Sport Configurable Rifle). In this photo, the Aimpoint Micro H1 has a high mount. When mounted without the riser, it lines up perfectly with the stock. Here’s what it is, aside from a great example of creative ingenuity. Imagine a standard AR/MSR upper...