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...

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....

Go read this article... TheBlaze.comTwo Women With Pro-Gun Credentials Actually Laughed When We Asked This …TheBlaze.comNeither were shy about sharing their pro-gun views, both endorsing law-abiding Americans’ “constitutional right” to carry a firearm anywhere they...

MassLive.comHow much does gun violence cost Massachusetts? A lot less than in other states …MassLive.comEach life lost through gun violence comes with a cost, a new Mother Jones study shows — and it’s a heftier price tag than you might think. Gun violence costs the US...

Go read this article... Comicbook.comBatman V Superman: What’s the Dark Knight Doing With A Gun?Comicbook.comHis parents were shot to death in a random mugging when he was young, and at some point in his publishing history, it was established that Batman doesn’t use...

Three arrested as new video surveillance system foils thefts at Tulsa gun showNewsOK.comGeorge Reginald Adams, 78, Wichita Falls, Texas (left); Kenneth Lee Reynolds, 74, Ottumwa, Iowa; and Richard Eugene Futch, 68, Seymore, Texas: The longtime vendors at the...

Go read this article... 3 St. Louis universities team up on gun violence initiativeColumbia MissourianThe goal of the initiative is to better understand the issue of gun violence and to raise awareness, along with exploring ways to help policymakers and the public...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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,...

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...

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...

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...

MLive.comIn wake of Michigan school gun incidents, both sides want changeMLive.comThe day after that, a man carried a gun into an Ann Arbor school during a concert, alarming several people in the audience In the following weeks, six students were arrested for taking...

Go read this article... You’ve probably seen the above viral video that is making the rounds on social media depicting what appears to be an unintended discharge of a Winchester shotgun. Well, just a few days after the release of the video, Winchester has announced a...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The NRA Has a New Reason for Gun Owners to Buy More GunsHuffington Post (blog)The problem with this ad campaign, however, is that it doesn’t do what the NRA has been most successful at doing for the last 20 years, namely, ginning up fears about something that can only...

Allentown Morning CallAfter two days of fighting at Allen High, student arrested with gun near schoolAllentown Morning CallCrespo, who had been an Allen student but was sent to the high school’s alternative program because of discipline issues, had earlier posted a...

AL.comStudent arrested after bringing loaded gun to Causey Middle School, police sayAL.comAround 10 a.m. officers responded to a report of a person armed at the school, said police spokesman Officer Terence Perkins. A student showed a gun to a classmate early Tuesday...

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...

Go read this article... Wall Street JournalOhio Gun-Range Owner Says Terror Suspect’s Visit Was SuspiciousWall Street JournalCOLUMBUS, Ohio—Last September, the owner of a gun range called authorities suspicious about an inexperienced group who had come by to learn how...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

LEX18 Lexington KY NewsLexington Women Buy Billboards To Show The Face of Gun ViolenceLEX18 Lexington KY NewsA group of Lexington mothers have joined forces to bring an end to gun violence. The names on the billboard are familiar to anyone who watches the news. Steven...

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...

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...

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...

Shooting victim recalls Pipkin Road gun violence as “senseless”WBBJ-TVNORTHWEST MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.,– The man shot during a fight at his mother’s home, Thursday night, said the shooting was senseless. Aaron Morgan said he and family members were gathered for a wake...

Go read this article... Telegraph.co.ukAnnual economic cost of US gun violence ‘is $700 for every American’Telegraph.co.ukThe magazine notes that while the US government assesses the economic toll of car crashes, air pollution and domestic violence, there is no...

Every year when I attend an industry trade show, I think of this exchange from the best episode of Firefly, Shindig: Kaylee Frye: Don’t you just love this party? Everything’s so fancy, and there’s some kind of hot cheese over there. Cabott: It’s not as good as last...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Go read this article... Shortly after SHOT Show 2015 I received a small little box in the mail from ODIN Workswith a really cool little KeyMod handstop inside of it. I was told to wait until they introduced it to post pics of it so I have been waiting. Not sure if...

Go read this article... ThinkProgressThe Pro-Gun Issue 2016 Candidates Are Rushing To SupportThinkProgressRepublican presidential candidates lining up for 2016 are eager to flaunt their support for the Second Amendment, whether it’s by speaking to pro-gun groups,...

Go read this article... Breitbart NewsChristie Looking for ‘Right Balance’ Between Gun Rights and Gun ControlBreitbart NewsOn April 15, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (R) said he is trying to find the “right balance” between gun rights and gun control. He...

Go read this article... Have spent the first part of this week doing interviews and stand-ups with Joe for GUN STORIES Season 5. We filmed Joe’s stand-ups at the Cody Museum at the Buffalo Bill Center, a great backdrop. A lot of what happens on the set is minor...

Go read this article... Los Angeles TimesVideo of police car striking man with gun: Excessive force or not?Los Angeles TimesDramatic dash camera video released this week shows a suburban Tucson police officer striking a man armed with a rifle with his patrol car in...

Go read this article... When officers arrived, they met with a woman and her boyfriend. The two said they were walking their dog down the street when a gray pit bull charged and attacked their dog and tried to bite them. The woman then pulled out a gun and shot the...

We have seen a plethora of manufacturers jumping on the “Urban Grey” phenomenon for clothing, gun parts, gear, and beyond. Sometimes, we wonder how they did their research and came to the conclusion that their Tactical Grey is the best to be had. Well, MilSpec Monkey...

Go read this article... Glock and Gun Control: Three Stories About Glock And The Heated Gun Control …NewsmaxGlock, the Austrian gun maker, creates one of the most popular and efficient models of guns sold in the United States. The Glock’s light frames and...

The Journal News | LoHud.comYonkers teen girl shot playing with gun, friend chargedThe Journal News | LoHud.comAfter further questioning, he said, the teen told police that she and her friend were playing with a gun inside an apartment at 82 Chester Place when the gun...

I’m cooking eggplant parmigiana today for company, so if you’re offended by eggplants this is your official “trigger warning.” If, for example, if the word “eggplant” triggers upsetting memories of Christopher Walken and Dennis Hopper’s viciously racist extemporaneous...

Go read this article... Letter: Gun-control laws harm only citizensKnoxville News SentinelHis justification is just flat wrong, but being wrong doesn’t stop gun control advocates. Citing a study that more people are killed by guns than in auto accidents and that both...

Go read this article... It’s always nice to see that a law abiding gun owner, has successfully dealt with a violent criminal, and especially when it’s a carjacker. This was brought to my attention by The Federalist Papers Project: The Good Samaritan was able …...

The Blackhawk! QuickMod magazine holder system offers an easy way to carry magazines on your waist without having to take off your belt. Have you ever wound your belt through holsters, magazine carriers, and belt loops, only to find when your finished that you find...

Go read this article... CBS LocalGun Showdown Creating Gut Check Moment For Colorado GOPCBS LocalThe 2013 State Legislature passed historic gun control legislation that set a multitude of political events in motion. We’ve seen State Senators recalled, a popular...

The new Armageddon Gear Micro GP Pouch is now available. This MOLLE compatible, compact, general-purpose pouch is 5″ wide, 6″ tall, and just 1″ thick. It has elastic loop organization inside to keep your small items from shifting. I like to keep a small GP pouch on my...

Go read this article... Yesterday’s report on country singer Tim McGraw’s pending appearance in a benefit concert for Sandy Hook Promise drew more response than anything that’s ever appeared on shotgunnews.com. By quite a measure. Clearly, this struck a nerve. Most of...

Go read this article... Mail TribuneOregon gun-rights advocates seek recalls of three DemocratsMail TribuneDemonstrators hold weapons at a pro-gun rally outside the state Capitol in Salem in 2013. Gun rights advocates have filed petitions to recall three Oregon...

When it comes to furniture for the AR-15, Magpul is one of the first companies thought of for replacement stocks, handguards, pistol grips and accessories. The company’s diverse line of products, excellent price point and reputation for durability make it a natural...

From the co-founder of Smith & Bradley watches comes a really cool new product aimed at the survival/preparedness market, and it’s called the Beacon. The Beacon is a solar-powered, rechargeable, waterproof, and crush-proof case for electronic devices. The Beacon...

Go read this article... Breitbart NewsCountry Singers Tim McGraw, Billy Currington Headlining Gun Control FundraiserBreitbart NewsOn December 15, Breitbart News reported that Sandy Hook Promise is a vehicle through which various relatives of Sandy Hook victims have...

Wicked Local HansonTim McGraw Defends Himself Against Pro-Gun Advocates Criticizing Sandy …Wicked Local HansonTim McGraw has enraged the pro-gun rights crowd by announcing a benefit for a charity that supports gun control, according to Rolling Stone. As part of his...

Accumulating all the right supplies is crucial if you plan to weather the storm until authorities ride to the rescue, but the manner in which your gear is stored could determine whether it’s up to the task when the time arrives. Ammunition, firearms, food and even...

David Codrea: “Terri and I made a decision to put this deal together [to] attempt to reconstruct our family’s lives,” Rick Reese noted, explaining to this column why a settlement attempt could spell the end of four years of torment and uncertainty wherein the family...

Los Angeles TimesTulsa deputy who mistook gun for Taser pleads not guilty, OKd for vacationLos Angeles TimesMoments later, Bates approached, yelling “Taser, Taser!” Bates then fired one gunshot. Bates later said he thought he was armed with his Taser but grabbed his...

Go read this article... Salt Lake TribuneNRA lid on gun-violence research should be endedThe OlympianSpecifically, the journal calls for an end to the political blockade on research about the health effects of gun violence. The gun lobby’s anxiety is understandable....

Go read this article... BurlingtonFreePress.comVermont House passes gun restrictionsBurlingtonFreePress.comMONTPELIER – The Vermont House has passed a bill designed to keep guns out of the hands of convicted felons and people who are dangerously mentally ill. The...

Go read this article... Breitbart NewsOregon Democrats Picked the Wrong Shooting to Justify Gun Control PushBreitbart NewsOn April 14, Oregon Senate Democrats passed expanded background checks based on a 2012 shooting at Clackamas Town Center in the Portland suburbs....

Photo courtesy of KMOV Six victims are recovering in the hospital after three separate shootings Wednesday in St. Louis and St. Louis police have had enough. The first shooting left two men with gunshot wounds around 5:30 p.m. in the 8600 block of North Broadway....

Earlier this afternoon I got a call from Kathryn, a New York-based producer for the British television network ITV, which is a BBC competitor. She asked me if I would be willing to appear on their “Good Morning Brittain” show tomorrow, which is live and would have...

The We Like Shooting show is a hilarious panel discussion about safety, guns, gear and gadgets and the issues that affect responsible shooters everywhere. Episode 89, We are legend… dary. – This episode we talk about new Rugers, AR SOC, Chiappa Rhino 200DS, Standera...

What’s Our Role in Gun Control?MedscapeIn February, a statement from a group of eight medical societies and the American Bar Association, published in Annals of Internal Medicine, called for increased action to combat gun-related deaths in Americans as a public health...

WKOWTim McGraw defends himself against pro-gun advocates criticizing Sandy Hook …WKOWTim McGraw has enraged the pro-gun rights crowd by announcing a benefit for a charity that supports gun control, according to Rolling Stone. As part of his summer tour, the country...

If you’ve fired a short barrel or pistol AK47 or AR15 then you know how much of a concussion and fireball they produce. A popular brake for SBR and pistol AKs is the Krinkov style brakes, seen here. They’re a multi-piece muzzle device that helps redirect the muzzle...

Go read this article... PoliticoCruz takes Second Amendment fight to military basesPoliticoLITCHFIELD, N.H.—Appealing to New Hampshire’s powerful gun culture, Sen. Ted Cruz said Sunday that he’s “pressing” Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman John McCain to hold...

Go read this article... Henry Holsters has their Glock 43 holsters tuned in and ready to carry. They have one of the first AIWB options available for Glock’s new single-stack 9mm. These holsters are molded to CNC machined molds that are made in house. They are molded...

A clerk at a gas station handed over cash to two robbers Tuesday night, but then pulled his own gun and exchanged gunfire with one of the robbers, police said.The armed robber was critically injured, police said. The clerk was not hurt.More Here …read more Related

U-T San DiegoGun salutes mark Queen Elizabeth II’s 89th birthdayU-T San DiegoMembers of the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery fire a salvo during a 41 gun Royal Salute to celebrate the birthday of Queen Elizabeth II in Hyde Park in London, Tuesday, April 21, 2015....

Go read this article... Tennessee’s New Pro-Gun Law Gets It RightPatriot PostThe result has been a wave of pro-gun measures over the years, including a “Guns in Parking Lots” law approved in 2013 that gives employees the legal right to store a firearm inside personal...

How do we classify Mississippi now? In Mississippi, you do not need a license to carry a handgun openly. Under very liberal restrictions, you will not need a license to carry a handgun concealed. The new law goes into effect on 1 July, 2015, in two and a half months....

Go read this article... Oregon House Committee approves gun control proposalAlbany Democrat HeraldSALEM, Ore. (AP) — Legislation expanding background checks will be getting a full House vote for the first time since the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting after an Oregon...

Part AR-15, part bolt-action, POF-USA‘s .308 ReVolt Bolt-Action rifles feature Gen 4 ambidextrous controls, innovative bolt-action design, and M-LOK compatible M Rail. A perfect choice for hunters and Law Enforcement; and with the change to a captive pin at the...

Go read this article... MassLive.comNRA appears to be winning the latest round on gun control: Charles BlowMassLive.comGun control advocates have tried to use the horror that exists in the wake of mass shootings to catalyze the public into action around sensible gun...

Willamette WeekHotseat: T.C. BoyleWillamette WeekIn his new novel, The Harder They Come (Ecco, 400 pages, $27.99), Boyle uses his signature style of character study to examine the issue of gun violence, as told through a fictionalized account of shootings ripped from...

Go read this article... Glenn Reynolds has a new video at PJTV from the recent NRA convention. Take a look at the PJ Media article. There’s a Second Amendment event scheduled in December too. …read more Related

Texas is closer to becoming the most populous state to allow licensed open carry of handguns after Republicans pushed through a key vote in the state House. House lawmakers in a 101-42 vote gave final approval to open carry on Monday after preliminarily passing the...

Go read this article... 1947 LLC has now released the MultiCam Alpine Camouflage on 500D Cordura for nylon gear and a lightweight 2 oz. Textured Nylon for the requisite Overwhite set and pack covers. We are excited to see one of the most popular camouflage patterns...

Go read this article... NJ.comThe gun rights case Chris Christie can’t ignoreNJ.comEvan Nappen, an Eatontown-based gun rights attorney who represents Josey-Davis, said beyond asking Christie to pardon his client he expects to ask for help from the National Rifle...

Go read this article... Here’s Iraqveteran8888 on the National Firearms Act. The act was passed in 1934, and requires $200 to be able to own, an NFA firearm. Back in 1934 that was the same as $3600. …read more Related

Magpul announced their new Glock mags earlier this year, now that they’re out there’s been a hangup with their first batch. You have to give it to Magpul though, they owned up to it and they’re trying to fix it ASAP. Their CEO posted the following response on their...

Go read this article... KPTV.comPolice solution to cut down increasing gun violence in St. LouisKPTV.comST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV.com) – Six victims are recovering in the hospital after three separate shootings Wednesday in St. Louis and St. Louis police have had enough....

Go read this article... NSSF, the trade association for the firearms and ammunition industry, this week recognized Sen. James M. (Jim) Inhofe (R-Okla.) for his success in bringing attention to the misleading fundraising tactics of the Humane Society of the United...

TAMPA — The robber entered the ABC Liquor store Sunday, pulled a gun and ordered the two clerks to the ground. One of them ignored the command and pulled his own gun. The clerk fired at the robber, police said, but wasn’t sure if he hit his target. The robber fired...

Go read this article... PoliticoTed Cruz: I misspoke to voters about military gun issuePoliticoTed Cruz: I ‘misspoke’ to voters about military gun issue. By Kendall Breitman. 4/21/15 12:08 PM EDT. Sen. Ted Cruz now claims he “misspoke” when he told potential New...