Go read this article... Kaine marks Va. tech massacre with call for gun control measuresDaily Press (blog)Sen. Tim Kaine came to th floor of the Senate to read the names of the 32 Virginia tech students and faculty who died in the mass shooting of April 16, 2007, and...

Go read this article... WNEM SaginawPolice solution to cut down increasing gun violence in St. LouisWNEM SaginawST. 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...

Lee’s note: Here’s a great column from Peter Burlingame, AKA VIGunfighter, president of the Self Defense Initiative on St. Thomas. Peter’s work is highly recommended. You can access his You Tube Channel here. See what you’ve been missing! by Peter Burlingame Our eyes...

Go read this article... Breitbart NewsMoms Demand Supporting Same Gun Control Bill as Sandy Hook PromiseBreitbart NewsOn April 22, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America and Everytown for Gun Safety attended an Oregon House Rules Committee hearing in support of...

WPXI PittsburghMayor tackles teen with gun near Aliquippa HSWPXI PittsburghInvestigators say a 17-year-old student with a gun was seen walking near Aliquippa High School on Monday, prompting a brief lockdown. According to Aliquippa Mayor Dwan Walker, he noticed the...

Go read this article... Southern Grind’s Bad Monkey folder is one of my all time favorite knives. It combines great ergonomics with great quality, a licensed Emerson Wave Opening feature, and a heaping helping of titanium and carbon fiber which never hurts. Now we...

Go read this article... St. Louis Public RadioStatistics and tears prompt Washington University to take aim at gun violenceSt. Louis Public RadioBut starting with a kickoff program next week, it will analyze the issue as a public health crisis and try to find the...

Go read this article... KMOV.comLocal researchers develop plan to end gun violenceKMOV.comA group of researchers from St. Louis’ leading universities are developing a new initiative to end gun violence. Researchers from Washington University, St. Louis University, and...

Go read this article... KVVU Las VegasBoy, 11, arrested after gun goes off in classroomKLAS-TVSchool police also found a stolen BB gun in the boy’s backpack. They have yet to determine where the boy got the guns. No adults are currently facing charges in this case....

CBS LocalHouse votes to legalize silencers, other bills to expand Minnesota gun lawsMinneapolis Star TribuneST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota House voted to legalize silencers, among a handful of bills approved Thursday to expand the state’s firearm laws even as the...

Staunton News LeaderToy gun arrest in StauntonStaunton News LeaderSTAUNTON — Police on routine patrol in Staunton on Tuesday afternoon spotted a man on Gooch Street toting what appeared to be an assault rifle, an arrest report stated. With guns drawn, officers...

Yakima Herald: YAKIMA, Wash. — A 32-year-old man who was shopping with at least three children at a Yakima Wal-Mart was the victim of an unprovoked assault when a stranger picked up a metal tee-ball bat and struck him, according to Yakima police. The victim was not...

A common lament about adjustable AR-15 buttstocks is inherent instability due to the mechanism by way the stock is extended. The imprecise manner in which adjustments are made often translates into wobble or wiggle in the fit between the buffer tube and the stock...

Today Ballistic Advantage started a new promotion where they will feature a barrel each week with a large discount. To start they are offering a 14.5″ 5.56 Government Profile Mid Length barrel with a QPQ finish (same as Black Nitride, Melonite, etc) for just $119.99...

“The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated.” – Mark TwainThis famous quote by American novelist and humorist Mark Twain has been tweaked and altered over the decades, but the essential point remains the same: once the rumor mills get rolling, expect great...

Go read this article... WKBW-TVSupport for death penalty and gun control decliningWKBW-TVTwo trends in public opinion: support for the death penalty has been declining steadily for many years in America; so has support for gun control. The Pew Research Center has...

Go read this article... Minuteman Watch Co. just started accepting orders for our new American made knife.For each knife we sell 25% of the profit will go to charities that assist veterans and their families. Specs:Made in the USA by Pro-Tech knives for Minuteman...

Minutes earlier, he had intervened in a domestic dispute prosecutors say could have left him and his female neighbor dead. Prosecutors ruled he acted in self-defense last year when he wrestled a gun away from Christopher Strong, 27, and shot him with it.None of that...

I’ll bet you don’t see this at your next carbine course. An observation of mine in recent months looking at pictures of people online attending competitions, shooting courses, training events etc is the there is a huge variety of fitness levels represented in our...

It’s hard for me to wag my finger at other shooters for not having a basic understanding of the batteries that power their shooting accessories without feeling like a hypocrite. Until I started delving into the various facets of battery selection and function, I had...

Ever since his father introduced him to hunting and the outdoors at an early age, David “Doc” Frederickson has maintained a passion for collecting ammo memorabilia and cartridges, specifically those made by Federal Premium. For more than 50 years, Frederickson — who...

Not all of the new products at the NRA Annual Meeting are announced in advance. While at the Sig Sauer booth getting a run down on some of the upcoming Sig Elite Performance ammo, I inadvertently barged in on Lou Riley in the booth conference room. Until recently, Lou...

Go read this article... Our favorite unbiased media source Russia Today has released this footage of Russian Special Operations Forces utilizing their underwater weaponry in Sevastopol Bay. We must say this appears to be the most effective underwater defense known to...

Now this is a handy widget! If you just build an AR-15 or two every once in a while, this might not be necessary. If you are building or rebuilding them frequently, the new Hammer Cage from KNS Precision might just slow the rate at which you fill your swear jar....

Go read this article... HLNtv.comMeet survivors of gun violence in AmericaHLNtv.comShorr’s subjects come from all different ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, as do victims of gun violence. Shor thinks it is important to emphasize the fact that bullets do not...

From The Hill this AM: Hillary’s White House bid energizes gun control supporters  Gun control advocates have high hopes for Hillary Clinton’s presidential run, viewing her as an ally who can finish the push for tightened background checks that has stalled in...

The argument over the origin of our rights has been around since the founding of our nation. But the founders understood one thing clearly. Without a creator, your rights are not unalienable. Until July of 1776, humans had labored under one system of tyranny or...

Go read this article... Yes, they’ve done it. FNH USA is releasing a semi-auto M249S squad automatic weapon. You may be asking yourself why. Well, there’s a whole lot of people who’d like to own one. That fact that these are not machine guns … Continue reading → …read...

The Desert SunValley Voice: Mothers’ group seeks to cut gun violenceThe Desert SunGun violence can affect any of us. In February, a man in Chapel Hill, N.C., killed three University of North Carolina students. He shot them in the head, execution-style. UNC-Chapel Hill...

They said Hitchins approached them and without provocation pulled out a handgun. They said the man struck one of them in the head, possibly with the gun.Once that occurred, the victim who was assaulted pulled out a handgun and fired several shots at the man, striking...

Go read this article... SHTF Gear’s hybrid Glock 43 inside-the-waistband holsters are already in production! The holster is now available for purchase and you’ll receive it quickly thanks to SHTF Gear’s well-known and well-liked short lead times. From SHTF Gear:...

Go read this article... Share “Pew first: Gun rights tops gun control in…”NewsOK.comExactly two years after President Obama’s bid for gun control following the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting died in Congress, a new poll has discovered a huge shift in public...

Chicago TribuneBail lowered for teen facing gun charges related to Zion police shootingChicago TribuneAccording to police, Peet told investigators he arranged to meet Howell in Zion on April 4 to sell him a gun. Instead, the two allegedly struggled over the gun after...

Go read this article... Bloomberg ViewBreak the NRA’s Ban on Gun-Violence ResearchBloomberg ViewSpecifically, 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. It...

The Washington Post: “Daesh has M16s and M4s, and we only have Kalashnikovs,” said another police officer, using the Arabic acronym for the Islamic State. He said he had fled his home in Ramadi’s Soufiyah neighborhood with his wife and 1-year-old child. “I don’t think...

NPRThe Day One Man Decided To Give Up His GunNPR”He walked downstairs, I closed my door and I went to my bedroom and I got my gun,” he said. “What a gun does, it talks to you. Things that you’d normally say I’m not going to do or I’ll just let it pass, gun talks to...

Go read this article... Asheville Citizen-TimesSenate gun bill allows unrestricted concealed carryAsheville Citizen-TimesIf Sen. Jeff Tarte gets his way this year in the General Assembly, North Carolina could have a new class of concealed carry gun permit holders who...

Daily BeastNRA Makes a Gun Cartoon for the KidsDaily BeastOstensibly, it’s part of their “Eddie The Eagle program,” which instructs kids to run away from guns left lying around because bigger people in their lives still can own a firearm. And own them they do, as well...

In 1969, country music star Loretta Lynn released her hit song “Stand By Your Man.” 46 years later, as a Republican controlled Senate votes to confirm Loretta Lynch as the new Attorney General of the United States, I am reminded of that tune. And I can’t help but...

Go read this article... I have been carrying a Trayvax Wallet for quite some time now and did an overview not too long ago about my initial thoughts. They have not upped the ante with a more chic model that features an oil tanned leather to replace the canvas strap...

In rural Pottawotamie county in Oklahoma, the Sheriff appreciates the efforts of armed citizens. I was able to get in touch with the elder Alvin Cleere. His son had captured a burglar by being observant. The son, also named Alvin, had noticed a pickup truck at an...

Christian Science MonitorStun gun or handgun: How often do police get confused?Christian Science MonitorRobert Bates, the volunteer sheriff’s deputy who killed an unarmed suspect in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on April 2, says he accidentally fired his handgun when he meant to...

The out-numbered man was elderly so Gene felt obligated to get involved – he drew his gun. “They (the attackers) kept yelling this isn’t your fight, you need to walk away you need to put the gun down,” Gene said. While all that was happening, shoppers pulled out their...

Go read this article... Lone Wolf Distributors (LWD) have introduced their new Billet Locking Block for full-size Glocks (3 pin Gen 3 frames or Timberwolf frames). These locking blocks are machined from 17-4 stainless steel and are a direct replacement for the...

I have been using StealthGear USA holsters for about a year and a half now, and I must say, they are still my go-to IWB holster, bar none. I’ve written about both their Onyx IWB holster and their IWB Mag Carriers in the past, and I still use both of those products...

BBC NewsReports of High-Risk Situation in ReynosaKRGVGun battles are happening south of the Hidalgo International Bridge to Reynosa. El Manana, a prominent newspaper out of Reynosa began tweeting about the situation Friday morning. The first message went out at 8:18...

Go read this article... ForbesWhy Batman Has A Gun In ‘Batman V Superman’ TrailerForbesFans continue to react to Warner Bros.’ surprise online release of the official first trailer from the upcoming superhero team-up/battle film Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice....

Advertise here with BSA Today, Senate Bill 85, the central and most important component of the Air Gun Reclassification Package, passed the House Judiciary Committee with an 8-3 vote and will now be sent to the House floor for final passage. As previously reported,...

Go read this article... Fight and Flight Tactical has added PenCott GreenZone and Badlands to their lineup of available colors and camo patterns for the LLAMA Pack. If you haven’t checked out the LLAMA Pack in a while, it is worth clicking through to Fight and Flight...

Go read this article... Pew Poll finds Gun Rights beats out Gun Control in the U.S.Accuracy In Media (blog)“Exactly two years after President Obama’s bid for gun control following the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting died in Congress, a new poll has discovered a...

WISTim McGraw defends himself against pro-gun advocates criticizing Sandy Hook …WISTim 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...

Go read this article... Contactmusic.comTim Mcgraw Refusing To Back Out Of Sandy Hook…Contactmusic.comTim Mcgraw Has Defended His Decision To Headline An Upcoming Benefit Show For A Charity Set Up In The Wake Of The 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School Shootings From...

The TennesseanOutdoors calendar: Gun show at Fairgrounds this weekendThe TennesseanTo add an event, send information to Mike Organ at morgan@tennessean.com. HUNTING. April 18-19. Bill Goodman Nashville Gun Show, Fairgrounds Nashville, $8. Call 502-538-3900 or visit...

Finishing up the remaining pieces of the GUN STORIES script this week (Colt cap-and-ball revolvers, a little more on big bore handguns and suppressors from Mitch WerBell forward). Rain will be moving in this afternoon, and I’d like to get one more practice in for the...

As gun enthusiasts, most of us are probably familiar to some extent with the term battle rifle. While at first it might seem as though that term would refer to any rifle used in combat, it actually has pretty narrow definition in common parlance. Battle rifles are...

Go read this article... Gun control: Background check law helps keep arms out of dangerous handsThe Register-GuardWhy do I support closing the loophole on background checks for gun purchases? Because background checks work! They help keep guns out of the hands of...

Western JournalismTed Cruz Schools Gun Control Advocates On True Meaning Of Second …Western Journalism2016 presidential candidate Ted Cruz, R-Texas, was interviewed by Guns.com at the NRA’s Annual Meeting and Exhibit in Nashville, Tennessee last Friday–and discussed...

Chicago TribunePolice: South Shore man, 18, fatally shot after pointing gun at copsChicago TribuneWhen the man reached 74th Street, police say he pointed a gun at the officers. One of the officers fired twice, fatally hitting the man. The 18-year-old died on the...

Go read this article... cleveland.comCleveland City Council expected to pass legislation creating gun offender …cleveland.comRequires a person who sells or transfers a gun, and who is not a licensed gun dealer, to report such transactions to police. Related ← The Gun...

Syracuse.comSyracuse Gun Show, largest in the state, returns to State FairgroundsSyracuse.comTom Hessler of Long Island looks at rack of guns at last fall’s Syracuse Gun Show at the Fairgrounds, presented by New York State Arms Collectors Association. Hessle came up...

BurlingtonFreePress.comGun bill advances in Vermont HouseBurlingtonFreePress.comUnder Senate Bill 141, Vermonters deemed in court to be in need of mental health treatment, through criminal proceedings or a civil hospitalization or nonhospitalization order, would be...

MintPress News: The dashboard and body camera footage has now been released in the fatal shooting of Jeanetta Riley. Riley, 35, was shot and killed by Sandpoint, Idaho police after they were called to a hospital where she had been treated for mental health problems....

Madison.comMilwaukee officials look to state Legislature for help with gun violenceMadison.comI think we see that gun violence is something that we all know is a problem, and we tried to help them address,” Vos said. “It’s why the Legislature put ShotSpotter back in...

YAKIMA, Wash. — A 32-year-old man who was shopping with at least three children at a Yakima Wal-Mart was the victim of an unprovoked assault when a stranger picked up a metal tee-ball bat and struck him, according to Yakima police.(snip) The victim, who police said...

Go read this article... Breitbart NewsCBS: Fans Call Tim McGraw a ‘Walmart Cowboy’ Over Gun Control FundraiserBreitbart NewsOn Monday, CBS This Morning covered the fan outrage Tim McGraw is facing for committing to playing at a gun control fundraiser for Sandy Hook...

Go read this article... Gun control: Burdensome legislation won’t stop criminals from getting gunsThe Register-GuardGun owners object to more “gun control” that doesn’t target the actual problem. This measure would burden most private transactions between lawful gun...

Photo courtesy of Google On April 13, the NRA reported that 78,695 gun rights supporters attended the annual convention–held in Nashville this year–which is nearly 9,000 more attendees than the NRA expected. On April 11, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America...

Go read this article... In Oklahoma, Judge Thad Balkman ruled in favor of second amendment supporters when he issued a tempory restraining order to prevent the City of Norman from enforcing a ban on the carry of weapons during the Norman Music Festival. The city...

Go read this article... CBS LocalWorcester Teen Arrested For Having Gun In School LockerCBS LocalWORCESTER (CBS) – A Worcester high school student was arrested Friday after a gun and ammunition were found in his locker. The locker was searched after a teacher at the...

Go read this article... When you are faced with a life-threatening attack, it doesn’t matter that you are carrying the latest and greatest defensive handgun on the market. What matters is your ability to perform with whatever handgun you have chosen to carry. In that...

David Codrea: Admitting that legislation it passed Monday will not stop violent crime, Cleveland politicians instead came up with excuses for imposing it on citizens anyway, Northeast Ohio Media Group reported. All but one Council member, Zack Reed, voted in favor of...

Go read this article... State ColumnJohn McCain said Ted Cruz had not spoken to him about gun control: “Maybe it …State ColumnJohn McCain said Ted Cruz had not spoken to him about gun control: “Maybe it was through hand telegraph”. The State Column, Anna Jiang | April...

Federal launched their 380 Auto HST load at the 2015 SHOT Show. This was big news for those of us that have tested, or watched other people test, ammunition loaded with HST projectiles. Without researching it, I can’t tell you exactly how many test shots of HST I’ve...

When I was interviewing Ed Peruta, he sent me this notice of the event in Southern California where he will be giving a talk this Saturday. It is in Ramona, California. Ramona is located a bit North of San Diego. Here is a map of the location:This website gives...

Go read this article... Press TVLatest from IranPress TVUS gun violence directly and indirectly costs $700 per American each year, totaling $229 billion annually, a three year investigation by the political magazine Mother Jones has determined. The direct costs of...

Go read this article... Guns.comOhio carry rights group sues Cleveland over gun control legislationGuns.comCleveland Mayor Frank Jackson seen here with Police Chief Calvin Williams now has to defend the city from a lawsuit over a new gun control initiative passed this...

Go read this article... U-T San DiegoFeds: Guardsmen tried to sell guns to cartelU-T San DiegoSan Diego — Two East County California National Guardsmen were arrested Wednesday, accused of selling a cache of firearms and military equipment for thousands of dollars to...

Go read this article... Between 2008 and 2014, the total economic impact of the firearms and ammunition industry in the United States increased by 125 percent according to a new report released by the NSSF. …read more Related

Go read this article... FortuneSmart guns: They’re ready. Are we?FortuneThe technology is available to limit the number of children who perish in gun accidents. That was the easy part. Doug, who runs the website smartgunz.com, asks us not to use his last name or to...

CMT.comTim McGraw Under Fire for Charity Concert to Curtail Gun ViolenceCMT.comMcGraw is playing a benefit concert in Hartford, Connecticut, on July 17, and the proceeds will benefit Sandy Hook Promise, a nonprofit organization with the mission of protecting children...

Go read this article... Forward Controls Design, started by Roger Wang previously of Battle Arms Development, has just rolled out their first website. You can get a look at all their products which are in production and there is even a hint or two about what will be...

Go read this article... Advertise here with BSAToday Yahoo published a frothing anti-NRA article by author Adam Berlow. https://www.yahoo.com/politics/the-nras-deceptive-shell-game-with-donations-a-116744915796.html This is no puff piece done by your typical local...

Go read this article... Rainier Arms is known for only selling the best of the best products. You won’t find anything other than above average quality items there. When I saw that they were selling the new MILSPORT ARMS 80% lower receivers I checked with the guys at...

Go read this article... Beretta on Gun Control: 4 Quotes From Heated DebateNewsmaxAs the gun control debate continues to simmer across the U.S., decisions by local and state governments are having a real impact on some of the industry giants, including Beretta. ALERT:...

On 12 April, 2015, there was another likely concealed carry failure. It occurred at the Whitehall Carry Out in Whitehall, Ohio. A man who had a firearm in a holster was robbed at gunpoint by two men who had asked him for change before he entered a store to buy lottery...

MixFlip and Hank Strange , taking a Quick First Look and Shooting the Century Arms RAS47 Ak-47 in Vegas Desert. During the recent NAB Show the guys went for some much needed stress release and shot this video on Hank’s iPhone 6...

Mansfield News Journal: Officer safety is a chief concern in the streets, but now some are questioning it at care facilities, too. Two months ago, Plymouth officer Wayne Liggett Sr. said he was denied treatment at Walk In Urgent Care, 1341 S. Trimble Road, because he...

Lee’s Note: Here’s a great story by Tisma Juett, the National Shooting Sports Foundation‘s ‘First Shots’ manager. Ms. Juett is quickly becoming one of my favorite gun writers. I hope the NSSF keeps her happy, because she’s a great resource for the gun community! This...

Photo courtesy of AP Aside from the right to carry, self defense is the number one reason why I carry. Stories like the one below released by Fox News show a reason to carry that many in America neglect to ever mention… Terrorism. A Wisconsin man accused of traveling...

Go read this article... 3 universities team up on gun violence initiativeWGEMST. LOUIS (AP) – Researchers from Washington University, the University of Missouri-St. Louis and Saint Louis University are teaming up in an effort to reduce gun violence. KMOV-TV...

A block of ballistic gelatin contains bullet fragments from two 9mm rounds. Entering from the right, a Team Never Quit Frangible Hollow Point. Entering from the left, a Liberty Civil Defense Lead-free Hollow Point. The star-burst pattern in the gel shows how the...

Go read this article... A T&E live fire demonstration of the FN P90 submachine gun. The semi-auto version is obviously not as fun. Yes, the caliber is pretty weak for a rifle cartridge, but the whole point is the cyclic rate and keeping all … Continue reading →...

Go read this article... Defensive use of firearms changes in the backwoods. Not only are human predators always a factor, animals such as moose and bears pose a very real danger to hikers and campers. Related

Go read this article... OnMilwaukee.comClarke’s ideas about ending gun violence contain some truthsOnMilwaukee.comSheriff David Clarke may be outrageous but there are some truths to be found in his ideas. (PHOTO: Politico.com). Clarke’s ideas about ending gun violence...

Go read this article... WKYC-TVCleveland considers revamping city gun lawsWKYC-TVThe new law seeks to create an gun offender registry, similar to the sex offender registry already in place. Criminals who commit crimes with guns will have 48 hours to report their...

One of the most iconic rifles in the American inventory now gets a major update with the introduction of the Mini-14 chambered in 300 Blackout.With an optimized gas port to reliably cycle both supersonic and subsonic 300BLK ammunition, the Ruger Mini-14 will surely...

Go read this article... The InquisitrTim McGraw Sandy Hook: Country Superstar Headlines Fundraiser Protecting …The InquisitrTim McGraw headlines a Sandy Hook fundraiser designed to raise money for the protection of children against gun violence. It’s an escalating...

Are you fat? You can look in the mirror but you don’t have to. If you’re fat, no one has to tell you. You get it, even if you don’t want to admit it. The last couple years, the media has bombarded us with the notion that we’re a fat, overweight people. Paradoxically,...

Go read this article... CBS LocalGun-Weary Senate Makes Surprise Turn To Legalize SilencersCBS LocalST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota’s Senate added language to a bill Thursday that would legalize gun silencers — a surprise development as majority Democrats had shown...

Lee’s note: Many thanks to my anonymous contributors. 1. Talks more about “stopping power” than shot placement. 2. Says he has developed his own patented “shooting system,” which he has a hard time fully explaining. Claims Delta and DEVGRU are big fans. 3. DVDs of his...