Billionaire gun control backer drops $2.5 million on Nazi tank

Go read this article... Paul Allen, the Microsoft co-founder who recently chipped in $500,000 to back a gun control proposal in Washington state, is now catching flak for buying a World War II Nazi tank. Related ← The Gun Feed home page

'We need background checks on students fencing guns at school!'

Go read this article... A freshman girl at Pearl-Cohn High School was arrested Monday and accused of carrying a 32-caliber handgun onto school property that police believe she attempted to sell to another student. The 15-year-old’s gun was discovered in a jacket...

Toledo gun buyback draws citizens, collectors

Joe Easterly was among the gun owners who showed up Saturday at People’s Missionary Baptist Church for a police department program designed to make sure guns do not get into the wrong hands. No questions were asked of Mr. Easterly when he turned in a 38-caliber...

Public hearing this week on proposed gun signage

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) – Kansas officials are holding a public hearing this week on proposed signs to be placed on buildings where firearms are prohibited. A state law that took effect July 1 legalized the open carry of guns across the state. But building owners may ban...

German Mauser Obrez Pistol

Go read this article... From the collection of the Deutsches Historisches Museum, a reader named James found an example of an Obrez pistol made on a Mauser K98 rifle action. This apparently was made by Czech partisans during World War II, using the grip from an MG42...

Texas State Trooper Kicked Out of Waffle House for Being Armed & in Uniform

Go read this article... The manager of a Dallas, Texas area Waffle House screamed across the restaurant ordering a man out because he was wearing a gun. It didn’t matter to the manager that the armed man was a Texas Department of Public Safety officer – in uniform....

Shadow Valley Weapons Supports the Brian Terry Foundation

As I type this, day 4 of Trek’s Trek is well underway, as Trek continues his journey for the Brian Terry Foundation. We’ve seen a lot of people step up and support the foundation in many unique ways besides monetary donations – enter Shadow Valley Weapons out of...

Shooting case could focus on 'stand your ground'

Go read this article... Last week’s shooting death of a Livingston County man could put new focus on Michigan’s controversial “stand your ground” law. The attorney for Martin Edward Zale said Tuesday that her client would claim self-defense during his expected murder...

Worst. Gun Review. Ever.

Beretta’s New Super Rifle, by Douglas MacIntyre, was posted to Yahoo! Finance.Gun company Beretta is tone deaf when it comes to calls for restrictions on powerful guns sold in the United States. It must be the chance to make money.Now, this is a short article on the...

More on the NY Slimes op-ed…

The battle to end gun violence in America has been erroneously focused on banning assault weapons — though more citizens are killed with handguns — and should be on eliminating the conditions that lead to such activity, according to an op-ed piece in The New York...

Long Bike Sunday…

…then shopping at a garden store in Ft. Collins…barely thought about guns at all, not even the LC9 I was carrying. Came back to the Bunker and sorted through music for the podcast this week. Now I’m sitting at home watching “Outlander” and having a Leupold’s Navy...

9mm Ammo Review with Full Auto Suppressed MP5

Go read this article... Brilliant. I’ve seen a few reviews done by ammo companies before where they use full auto guns to demonstrate their brand’s reliability, BUT I haven’t seen an independent gun reviewer do so just because full auto stuff is fairly uncommon unless...

Michigan Counties Report Varied Gun Permit Costs

LANSING, Mich. (AP) – The reported cost of concealed carry gun permits to Michigan taxpayers varies widely in each county, with a high of $214 and a low near $3. An analysis of county data shows estimated taxpayer charges are inconsistent across the state even though...

Solid Concepts 3D printed 1911 does 1,000 rounds…

We are thrilled to report that our 1911 3D Printed metal gun has successfully fired 1000 rounds. For footage of the gun hitting over 500 rounds, check out our YouTube Channel. Thanks again for the interest, enthusiasm and support. We’re excited to be on the cutting...

AR500 Armor vs. 50 Slugs

Go read this article... It is heavy but it is significantly more affordable than other plates.  It is also pretty tough.  Demolition Ranch took these plates to task with 50 slugs.  Feel free to fast forward a few minutes, and then skip ahead through the vid if you...

Wednesday’s Gun News

Go read this article... With the approach of the NASGW Expo, a number of manufacturers in the firearms industry are spooling up the PR machines for new product announcements. Here are a few of the new items that have landed in my e-mail box the past few days… Grand...

Heizer Defense to Sell Pocket Sniper, Pocket AK Pistols

Go read this article... After launching the single-shot .410/.45 Colt pistol and so-called Pocket AR, Heizer Defense is expanding their line of tiny break-action handguns to include two new rifle calibers. According to several dealers, Heizer will introduce guns...

Massachusetts mayor brings gun to meeting with political rival

Go read this article... An embattled Massachusetts mayor pulled a handgun out during a late night meeting in an SUV with a city councilman, a move the councilor considered “intimidation” but the mayor explained was a way of showing the rival politician how to defend...

Charter Arms Pitbull in .45 ACP

Go read this article... Charter Arms will release a .45 ACP version of the Pit Bull revolver early next year. The gun is the third caliber offering in the Pitbull line, with the 9mm and .40 S&W already on the market. Let’s take a look at what we expect the Pitbull...

How To: High-Angle Shooting

Go read this article... Precision high-angle shooting is an art form in its own right. High-angle shooting is described as when the rifle is sighted-in (zeroed) on a level or nearly level range, and then it is fired either in an up-hill or down-hill direction, such as...

Magpul Gets $8.3 Million Grant to Move Operations to Cheyenne

The Wyoming State Loan and Investment Board has approved a new financial package to help bring Magpul Industries to Cheyenne. The board on Wednesday (9/10/14) voted 4-1 to lower the previously approved $13 million grant to $8.3 million for the Colorado producer of...

Concealed Carry Options While Exercising

Thus you want to conceal carry while you are running, walking, biking or whatever your exercise of choice may be to protect yourself. So of course the question arising: How do I carry my gun while exercising? Well we have put together a few options for you.Check out...

Printed AR Lowers Continue to Evolve

The mainstream media have left this behind for now, although another round of ZOMG Invisible Ghost Guns!!1!!!1!! is never too far in the future, and indeed in Calfruitopia a “Ghost gun ban” bill which criminalizes build-your-own firearms is on the desk of the Bhagwan...

New FN15 Rifles for 2015

It sounds like FNH USA will introduce a number of new FN15 rifles in 2015, likely at the SHOT Show. According to my source, there will be three new models introduced: a Tactical Carbine, a Sporting Rifle and a Designated Marksman Rifle. At this time, I have not been...

Kimber Micro 9 – Subcompact 9mm

Kimber is releasing a new 9mm subcompact pistol in 2016 called the Micro 9. The pistol will look like a larger version of the Micro .380 and is expected to start shipping in March of 2016. The Micro .380 is similar to the Sig P238 and the Colt Mustang. The Micro 9...

The Woman Who Shot Her Stalker

A woman who goes by the name “ItsMissesStealYoCat” on Imgur and Reddit has taken to the internet to tell her story. Last Thursday, September 25, she asked her fellow redditors if anyone had success with private investigators – in the description of her question post,...

Herschel’s Dictum

German Women Had To Run The Gauntlet: Several media outlets on Thursday published an internal report by German police describing how women had to run through mobs of drunken men outside Cologne train station. The report compiled by an unidentified senior federal...

Schmeisser SLP-9

Go read this article... At a time when there are already many very good pistols on the market, it can be difficult to stand out. It seems that the Schmeisser SLP-9 just might be one of those pistols that will differentiate itself enough to do well in this market....

Due process claims based on gun seizure can go forward

Go read this article... http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/volokh-conspiracy/wp/2014/03/24/free-speech-right-to-bear-arms-search-and-seizure-and-due-process-claims-based-on-gun-seizure-can-go-forward/ Related

Gun control discussed at Lifetree Cafe – Central Kentucky News

Gun control discussed at Lifetree CafeCentral Kentucky NewsThe Lifetree event, titled “Inside the Gun Debate: To Hunt? To Defend? To Assault?” features filmed interviews with Tom Mauser, whose son died at Columbine High School, and Michael Lang, a concealed weapon...

Top GOP Senator Introduces Bill to Ban ALL Federal Gun Control

The Conservative Tribune has frequently written about individual states passing bills to nullify federal gun control laws. Now enter GOP Sen. Mike Lee, who aspires to once and for all transcend the state boundaries and implement a nationwide ban on all future federal...

Texas House Passes Open Carry Bill

Go read this article... It’s been a long and hard fight for Texans who support the open carry of handguns. Some people might be surprised to learn that openly carrying a handgun, even if you have a carry permit, is illegal in Texas despite their pro-gun reputation....

La. gun charges against Robert Durst dropped – USA TODAY

Go read this article... USA TODAYLa. gun charges against Robert Durst droppedUSA TODAYNEW ORLEANS — Louisiana gun and drug charges against celebrity murder defendant Robert Durst have been dropped, although the millionaire real estate heir still faces a federal gun...

Chuck Grassley: FBI obstructing Fast and Furious

Go read this article... The chairman of Senate Judiciary Committee, accused the FBI of not cooperating with an Inspector General Fast and Furious investigation, and jeopardizing Congress’ ability to be a check on the Obama administration. Which today is not...

AL: Burglar uses Baby as Shield; Homeowner fires Warning Shots

Joe Hicks knew something was wrong. He called his neighbor to ask if anyone should be at his house.”He said he’d be there in a minute and he was,” said Hicks.When the homeowner arrived, he confronted the two men. Police say the he fired two warning shots. One of...

“The History of Gun Control”

Go read this article... Reid Henrichs gives an overview of gun control in the United States over the years. From colonial times to the current day. Gun control is always pushed through as a solution to crisis. …read more Related

Portraits of Victims of Gun Violence – ABC News

Go read this article... ABC NewsPortraits of Victims of Gun ViolenceABC NewsKathy Shorr’s, “SHOT” is a photography series documenting people across the US affected by gun violence. The project aims to capture 100 people from a range of ethnic, political and...

This Year’s Hottest Rifles And Shotguns

Sales of sporting shotguns have been flat the last several years — but that might be about to change given all the new shotguns unveiled this year at the 2015 Shooting Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show. Both Benelli and Weatherby received major buzz for their new...

Texas Police Chiefs On Open Carry

The title is a little bit of a misnomer (since the article focuses on one chief) but follows the title at KXAN.com: CEDAR PARK, Texas (KXAN) — At McBride’s Guns in Central Austin, gun sales are up in advance of an open carry law potentially being passed at the state...

IN: Armed Daughter shoots one of three; Glad she Followed Father's Advice

“I always come home late at night, but since I went to the grocery store last night, it was even later,” she said. “He is the one that grabbed at me and when he did, I just reached and turned around and shot and they ran.”One of Crystal’s bullets struck one of her...

Fortune Magazine On Smart Guns

Fortune: Doug, who runs the website smartgunz.com, asks us not to use his last name or to identify the town where he works. “I’m just in Nebraska,” he says. “What’s on the website,” he continues, “that’s the information that can be given out. I just want to see where...

Currington Drops Out of McGraw Sandy Hook Concert

Country singer/songwriter Billy Currington dropped out of the Tim McGraw Sandy Hook Promise benefit concert July 17. relatedTim McGraw Concert To Benefit Anti-Gun GroupYou may have thought country music stars were uniformly pro-gun, but apparently you were mistaken....

STI Introduces Two New Competition Pistols With The DVC Series

Designed around the concept of Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas, the motto of the I.P.S.C (International Practical Shooting Confederation) – meaning Accuracy, Power, Speed, the new STI DVC Limited and Open competition pistols are designed to win matches right out of the...

Police investigate rolling gun battle on WB I-44 – KSDK

Go read this article... KSDKPolice investigate rolling gun battle on WB I-44KSDKOne of the vehicles involved in the rolling gun battle is a white, newer-model Grand Am. (Photo: Frank Scalise/KSDK-TV). 22 CONNECT 1 TWEETLINKEDIN 3 COMMENTEMAILMORE. ST. LOUIS – The ramp...

Who Wants An H&K P30SK?

A new subcompact model has joined Heckler & Koch’s P30 handgun line. The 9mmm P30SK is less than 6.5 inches long and perfect for everyday discreet carry. SK stands for “SubKompact” but it holds 11 rounds, more than most other guns in its size range.The HK P30SK...

OK: Business Owner and Burglar Gunfight, no one hit

ALTUS, Okla._Altus police are investigating after a business owner and a suspected burglar shot at each other when the owner spotted him in his business.It happened around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday at La Munyon’s on the corner of West Pecan Street and South Main Street....

BREAKING: Texas One Step Closer To Open Carry

SB17 passed the Texas senate on March 17, 2015, and the companion HB910 has now been passed to engrossment as amended today. Governor Abbott has pledged to sign open carry legislation when it comes to his desk. For more information on the Texas legislative process,...

Florida State University criminologist Gary Kleck

Armed citizens defend their lives or property with firearms against criminals approximately 1 million times a year. In 98 percent of these instances, the citizen merely brandishes the weapon or fires a warning shot. Only in 2 percent of the cases do citizens actually...

Grandma Escapes Death By Pulling Pistol On Knife Wielding Thug

Photo courtesy of NBCDFW A Fort Worth grandmother thwarted her would-be robber Monday when she pulled a pistol from her purse and scared her assailant away. Jewell Turner, 74, told NBC 5 she was waiting in her minivan outside of her doctor’s office, near the corner of...

The Beacon Waterproof, Solar Power Bank, Light and Signal Device

Sidney, Illinois, April 15, 2015: Smith & Bradley, the maker of tactical and sport watches representing three successful Kickstarter campaigns, has launched its fourth Kickstarter project, The Beacon is a unique outdoor survival box combining waterproof storage...

NSSF: Ammunition under attack, infographic and video

Go read this article... Lee’s note: Traditional ammunition is under attack. Here’s a great video and infographic from the National Shooting Sports Foundation. The post NSSF: Ammunition under attack, infographic and video appeared first on The Gun Writer. …read more...

Authorities ramp up drug raids in wake of increased gun violence – WTOC

Go read this article... Authorities ramp up drug raids in wake of increased gun violenceWTOCSAVANNAH, GA (WTOC) – In just this last month more than $30,000 of drug money and drugs are off the streets along with dozens of guns. Investigators say drugs are the driving...

Cleveland Out of Running to Host Future Firearms Industry Summit

In recent months, the city of Cleveland, Ohio, has been working with NSSF to be considered as the host location for a future NSSF Industry Summit. Given Cleveland’s excellent revitalization efforts in recent years, its number of good hotels and wealth of respected...

TX: Father wins Gunfight with Daughter's Boyfreind

Go read this article... A neighbor said he saw the mother and daughter walking down the street toward Martinez’s car. Investigators said his father suspected Martinez was armed, so he grabbed his own gun before following his wife and daughter.Witnesses heard two...

Petitions over gun control put pressure on Democrats – Bend Bulletin

Go read this article... Petitions over gun control put pressure on DemocratsBend BulletinSALEM — With Oregon Democrats moving forward on a bill to require background checks for private gun sales, the potential political backlash is becoming apparent. Gun-rights...

Mentor May—Take a New Shooter to the Range

The countdown has begun for the launch of the NRA Mentor Initiative, a nationwide movement that will run the entire month of May in an effort to help millions of new gun owners and budding shooters. Simply by reaching out to mentor a family member, neighbor or friend...

Armilte Sponsors University of Florida 3-Gun Team

Armalite is proud to announce its addition of the University of Florida 3-Gun Team to its Ambassador Program for the 2015 shooting season. Founded by four members of the Gator Pistol Team in mid-2014, the University of Florida 3-Gun Team competes in multi-gun and...

LA: 40 Shots Required to stop Determined Attacker

Sometimes, 7 shots are not enough. 10 Shots are not enough. 20 shots are not enough, 30 shots are not enough. In the case related below, 40 shots were required to defeat a determined attacker.Most predators retreat in the face of resistance. If a predator faces armed...

Texas Open Carry Passes Final Vote in House 101- 42

Go read this article... The Texas licensed open carry bill has passed the third read vote in the House.An amendment by Dutton was added on the third read. The substance of the amendment is that merely possessing a holstered handgun is not sufficient reason to detain...

Republicans assail race disclosures in gun purchases – The Hill

Go read this article... The HillRepublicans assail race disclosures in gun purchasesThe Hill… Intrusive Regulatory Enforcement of Arbitrary Registration Mandates (FIREARM) Act reintroduced this week by Reps. Diane Black (R-Tenn.) and Ted Poe (R-Texas) would prohibit...

GW teacher suspended after federal gun indictment – Charleston Gazette

Charleston GazetteGW teacher suspended after federal gun indictmentCharleston GazetteA math teacher at George Washington High School faces federal gun charges. Prosecutors allege she illegally bought a gun for a felon. Jennifer Lee Napier, 38, who was indicted by a...

The Deafening Silence PVC Patch is Back!

Go read this article... Do you hear that? It’s the sound of thousands of patch collectors pulling credit cards out of their wallet at the same time. The Deafening Silence patch is back. I wrote about this patch (and it’s embroidered older brother) almost 3 years ago...

RE Factor Tactical Ghandi Shirt

Ghandi had a side that few knew about… a side that preferred the c-clamp grip on his AR-15 and jumped out of airplanes. RE Factor Tactical is celebrating that little known side of Ghandi with a limited edition t-shirt. The shirt is emblazened with one of Ghandi’s...

Radio Program Updates

Go read this article... The new Armed American Radio Daily Defense program is cooking right along and I hope you are tuning in! It’s easy to do with the new AAR website that is now so much bigger and better than before along with its TWO Listen Live buttons, specific...

Modest Open Carry Reform Close to Passage in Texas

The massive efforts of the Texas open carry advocates, with thousands of open carry marches all over the state, seem to be about to pay off. While second amendment enthusiasts may not get everything that they wish, they will have instituted a modest reform that moves...

WA: Man who used .357 Sig to stop attacker was Open Carrying

Not certain if the above is the same Brandon Walker from Yakima, but it seems likely.The man with three children who subdued a man who attacked him with a bat was openly carrying his Sig Sauer .357. A person said to be the victim’s father, Brad Walker, gives more...

Oregon lawmakers face recall following gun control votes – Guns.com

Go read this article... OregonLive.comOregon lawmakers face recall following gun control votesGuns.comThe petitions against Riley and McLain have been filed by constituent Ben Busch of Hillsboro who – like Thiesfeld – cited the lawmakers’ support for increased gun...

First look: Kahr TP9 Gen2 9mm

Here’s another one from NRA Annual Meetings that I’m genuinely interested in. Proving that the “red dot equipped pistol” is so hot right now, Kahr has jumped into the game with their lineup of Gen2 pistols. The new Gen2 pistols from Kahr include the TP9 (pictured) and...

Monday Podcast Day!

Which, amazingly, I got finished in time to spend a little time on the range with the JP 9mm carbine. This is important, as I am supposed shooting an Appleseed with it this weekend. At least I’m shooting the standing offhand stage with my best scores ever, 3 points...

The Beacon Outdoor Survival Box

Go read this article... You know Smith & Bradley for their watches but soon you may know them for interesting outdoor/survival related gear. The veterans of Kickstarter have launched a campaign to fund their latest project, The Beacon Outdoor Survival Box. The...

Chris Christie calls for 'the right balance' on gun rights – Politico

PoliticoChris Christie calls for ‘the right balance’ on gun rightsPoliticoChris Christie took a centrist tone on guns Wednesday, calling for the “right balance” between gun control and the Second Amendment. “We’ve got to make sure we have public safety, but on the...

Surrey shootings leave community concerned over gun violence – CBC.ca

Go read this article... CBC.caSurrey shootings leave community concerned over gun violenceCBC.caMore than 700 people attended a Surrey community meeting on Tuesday to figure out how to stop the violence on the city’s streets. Police have declared a gang turf war on...

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