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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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...

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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...

Go read this article... http://azdailysun.com/news/opinion/columnists/wolf-s-den-shooting-on-the-coconino-national-forest-might/article_09e4cffe-bee0-11e3-9d31-001a4bcf887a.html#.U0SVJnupHuQ.email Related

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...

Go read this article... http://www.alphecca.com/?p=3261 The law may be in for a challenge in the 2015 legislative session. Several lawmakers have publicly acknowledged their in intent to repeal the law, noting the number of cases where the law is applied. Monday,...

Go read this article... 10mm Auto has intrigued me for quite some time.  Folks that love it, loaded to its full power potential, make it sound like it is handcrafted by Artemis herself and capable of slaying the orneriest Tyrannosaurus with a single well placed shot. ...

Go read this article... http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2014-05-09/news/chi-more-than-dozen-assault-rifles-stolen-from-train-shipment-in-englewood-20140509_1_rifles-shipment-yards-neighborhood Related

Go read this article... http://www.thebangswitch.com/abc-news-nightline-fix-swing-and-a-miss ABC’s Nightline Fix recently did a story on homemade guns, and just the title alone hints at the amount of fail that was sure to follow:  “Homemade Guns: Legal, Unregistered...

Go read this article... http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/statements-on-shooting-at-ft-hood-from-mayors-against-illegal-guns-and-moms-demand-action-for-gun-sense-in-america-253680341.html Related

Go read this article... The US Supreme Court has decided to hear a new gun rights case, the first in quite a while. The court has been noticeable quiet on the issue of gun rights since their landmark Heller decision. The court passed up several cases over the last...

http://gunssavelives.net/blog/video-kids-playing-with-nerf-guns-issued-citations-by-police/ I guess it’s a good thing I’m not growing up now or I’d be getting cited by the police for playing with Nerf guns on a daily basis. According to local media reports, a group of...

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Go read this article... http://www.captainsjournal.com/2014/04/28/ar-rifles-gain-popularity-among-modern-hunters D.S. Pledger: Traditionalists still might scratch their heads when they see a deer hunter toting an AR-style rifle, but it’s a sight that is becoming more...

Go read this article... Truly exceptional products need to be talked about and this is one weapon mounted laser / light that fits that description. Aluminum housing, compact and rugged design are all nice attributes that you can talk about but it’s when you start...

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http://gunfreezone.net/wordpress/index.php/2014/04/29/christ-and-self-defense-police-officer-lays-out-biblical-case-for-killing-naples-daily-news/ When he killed a man in the line of duty on Jan. 10, 1999, he was confident that Jesus Christ condoned — even supported —...

For Immediate Release and republication: The Gun Feed Marks its One Year Anniversary… The month of May marks the one year anniversary of the launch of the firearm news website called The Gun Feed. The Gun Feed is a 24/7 news website (Its like Drudge Report, but for...

http://rangehot.com/2nd-admendment-friendly-smartphone-application/ As responsible gun owners obeying the law is paramount. Sometimes that can be confusing especially when carrying a firearm into local businesses that may or may not allow legal carry.  For businesses...

http://sipseystreetirregulars.blogspot.com/2014/04/just-got-off-briefing-from-oath-keepers.html This ain’t the time to be jumping on handgrenades; we can at least wait until they come. What’s needed are the FACTS—who said what to whom, who decided what and when, and...

Battle Tested Equipment trigger installed in a Spikes lower with Badger Ordnance selector. Walking around shot show this year I happened to stumble upon a company I hadn’t heard of before. Battle Tested Equipment offers AR accessories made in the USA and designed with...

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http://www.gunpoliticsny.com/?p=10145 “Defenshield Inc., a maker of ballistic shields for the military and law enforcement agencies, is moving to Florida … company executives told the chamber of commerce they were moving to St. Augustine because of Florida’s lower...

Go read this article... http://www.alphecca.com/?p=3264 Vermont should require permits to carry a concealed weapon, according to more than half of voting Vermonters surveyed in a VTDigger/Castleton Polling Institute poll. The poll found 57 percent of voters support...

[Video] Its the final Glock-down… [Video] John Lott talks with Dana Loesch Dear, Dear Leader… Gun control bill advances in City Council Hillary Defends Her 25% Gun Tax Endorsement Average gun owner now owns 8 guns, twice what it used to be Global Gun Control Advocates...

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Go read this article... Big news was made recently in the scientific world that has pretty large implications for the firearms industry as well. Graphene is a material first produced in 2004 which is basically very thin sheets of pure carbon (its only one atom thick)...