Go read this article... USA TODAYJeb Bush touts Florida’s pro-gun laws in NRA speechUSA TODAYJeb Bush showcased the list of pro-gun laws he signed while he was governor of Florida as proof of his Second Amendment credentials to the National Rifle Association...

One of the really great things about NRA Annual Meetings is the number of new items available for members to check out. While most new offerings are announced at SHOT Show, this is often the first time folks have to pick up the latest and greatest. Sometimes a pistol...

NJ.comNewark police arrest man with loaded machine gunNJ.comNEWARK — Newark police officers patrolling the area of South 15th Street arrested and charged on Saturday a man carrying a loaded machine gun, Sgt. Ron Glover said. Rashad Dawes, 22, was charged with...

Looking like something out of science fiction, the FLIR One iPhone personal thermal imager uses heat gradients to generate a picture of heat differentials, allowing the user to literally see in the dark. Whether using the device to spot heat leaking around an old...

Photo courtesy of AP Authorities said two would-be jewel robbers were convicted of murder Thursday in the botched heist at a store where the owner fatally shot two of their accomplices in 2011. The two men were held accountable for the deaths. Alan Keith Hunter, 43,...

Go read this article... There have been a number of stories written claiming that functional guns are not allowed at the NRA annual meeting in Nashville. The New York Times ran an article, and National Review ran an article debunking the claims in the New York Times....

Go read this article... WKYC-TV15-year-old arrested with fake gun in Cleveland parkWKYC-TVCLEVELAND — A teenage boy was arrested with a fake gun in a Cleveland park Tuesday. According to Cleveland police union president Steve Loomis, a 911 call was placed for three...

Billy is back with Mayors Against Cars, wherein he analyzes the irrational fear of firearms. You are over 70 times more likely to be killed by a driver, than by someone mishandling a gun. If you haven’t done so already, join me in backing Protecting Liberty. The post...

WKBN.comFacebook video of Niles teen waving gun at McDonald’s leads to arrestWKBN.comNILES, Ohio (WKBN) – An 18- year-old from Niles is facing serious charges after he began waiving a gun inside the downtown McDonald’s Tuesday night. WKBN has obtained the video,...

Heckler & Koch adds a new subcompact pistol, the P30SK, to its renowned P30 series line. Retail priced at $719, the new P30SK is one of the smallest HK handguns made and is ideally suited as a concealed carry pistol. With an overall length of less than...

WEST SALEM, Ohio – A West Salem man was able to save his ATV and two dirt bikes by chasing two theft suspects and shooting out the tires on their pickup truck.According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, two men stole the vehicles, along with a trailer, from a barn...

Go read this article... The TennesseanGun control advocates to protest NRAThe TennesseanIn an interview with ABC news on Thursday, the president called it “heartbreaking” that his administration has not been able to persuade Congress to pass a slate of gun control...

Guns.comPresidential hopefuls, gun control moms to attend NRA showGuns.com“Last November, Americans sent a clear message to Washington that they do not want more gun control by defeating anti-Second-Amendment candidates at the ballot box,” said Chris Cox, executive...

Go read this article... A man walked into the JK Food Mart at Carroll and SPID and tried to buy two cartons of cigarettes with a credit that was denied. The clerk told police the man then grabbed the cigarettes and ran outside.Earlier reports said the suspect told the...

NOLA.comOhio boy, 3, picks up unattended gun, fatally shoots toddler in faceNOLA.comA toddler was killed in Cleveland, Ohio, on Sunday afternoon when a 3-year-old boy accidentally shot him with a gun that had been left unattended in a home, police said. At least one...

New York TimesSarah Brady, Gun Control Activist, Is Dead at 73New York TimesSarah Brady, who became a tireless gun control activist after her husband, the White House press secretary James S. Brady, was shot and left partly paralyzed in the attempted assassination of...

Go read this article... NJ.comN.J. middle-schoolers arrested after airsoft gun scare sparks lockdownNJ.comOfficers took five juveniles into custody Wednesday afternoon after a gun scare at Winslow Township Middle School sent the building into lockdown, according to...

In 1971, the Smith & Wesson Model 29 revolver in .44 Magnum was a hard sell, large and expensive. The company had in fact ceased production of this model due to a lack of sales. But any astute gun shop owner and movie fan at the time would have quickly purchased...

Go read this article... Tenth Amendment Center (blog)Tennessee House Committee Passes Bill to Help Bring Down Federal Gun ControlTenth Amendment Center (blog)“While many gun rights activists focus their resources on federal court cases to stop states from enacting gun...

We’ve discussed the Remington 700 trigger issues at length, here, here and here. There is no reason to rehearse what I’ve said, but this report (and the associated comments are interesting). An “experienced hunter” is suing the Remington rifle company after shooting...

In video diary, Danny Shelton opens up about gun violence, his brother’s deathThe Seattle TimesIn video diary, Danny Shelton opens up about gun violence, his brother’s death. Originally published April 8, 2015 at 10:19 am. Former Husky All-American says, “The pain,...

In the suit, filed last week in Jefferson Circuit Court, Tomes said UofL removed him from his training position at the dental school after he sent out an e-mail in September about campus safety issues. Tomes alleges he was moved to patient services – where he was to...

Go read this article... Fox News (blog)Obama Gun Control Push Backfires as Industry Sees Unprecedented SurgeFox News (blog)By: Stephen Dinan, The Washington Times. The American firearms industry is as healthy as ever, seeing an unprecedented surge that has sent...

Go read this article... MSNBCGov. Terry McAuliffe vetoes multiple pro-gun bills in VirginiaMSNBCKeeping with his promise to push for more gun-control laws, Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe vetoed three firearms bills stemming from his state’s 2015 legislative session,...

Go read this article... Aaron Israel addresses the question of church security in an article for Personal Defense Network entitled “Church Safety and Security.” His post could not be more timely. Unless you’ve been living under a rock you’ve probably noticed that the...

Boston Globe (subscription)As gun laws tightened in Mass., number of permits spikedBoston Globe (subscription)Massachusetts saw a spike in the number of its highest capacity gun licenses last year, despite the passage of a sweeping gun control bill that aimed to make...

Go read this article... There are a lot of patch mat options now and most of them fit in the same mold. ITS Tactical’s new Modular Morale System is very unique among them for a number of reasons. The panels consist of UBL soft loop fabric wrapped over 3/16″ foam on a...

When a reader asked what he could give to his daughter to help her stay safe at college, my first thought was “training.” While there is a nearly unlimited number of weapons for self-defense, those weapons are all useless without the proper mindset and training. If...

Go read this article... Cerro Gordo County Sheriff Kevin Pals says a person whose name has not yet been released shot the dog after it went after the woman and two other people several times on Monday.More Here …read more Related

If you’re going to be in Nashville for the NRA Meetings and Show, I strongly urge you to check out a really great Friday evening event being hosted by John Lott’s Crime Prevention Research Center. It’s a dinner and talks with literally a who’s who in gun world,...

Go read this article... You know your camouflage has hit it big when you are reaching into the children’s market. Kryptek has just done that with a full line of apparel including outerwear specifically for the younger hunters. Check out the full collection including 5...

Go read this article... With A-TACS AU or FG on one side and Tan 499 on the flip side, Propper has now started shipping out their 180 Belt with the camo and solid color match nylon. Other styles include the popular Woodland camo with an Olive match, as well as Desert...

Ever since SIG Sauer introduced its Elite Performance Ammunition line in 2014, the company has continued to update and expand its ammo offerings. Now, SIG has announced it is adding a supersonic .300 AAC Blackout load to its Elite Performance lineup. The new SIG Sauer...

My war was the Cold War. I spent a good chunk of my career helping to develop weapons to counter the communist threat. A chunk of our intelligence effort was spent attempting to determine what was going on inside of the Soviet Union, who might succeed who in the...

wivb.comGun buyback packs powerful message to childrenwivb.comWhile the casket was symbolic of many young people who died in Buffalo last year as a result of gun violence, the session packed some powerful messages to the children. “This is what one of our children was...

Magpul just released a video showing off their new Magpul QDM Sling Swivel. The QDM Sling Swivel with a dual push button release that allows the user to pinch both buttons to release the sling instead of pushing in on the middle button. The QDM Sling Swivel can not be...

In an unnamed gun ‘buy back’ that is reported to have occurred in June of 2014, These four homemade slam fire shotguns were turned in for cash. The piece of pipe that acts as a barrel slides in the front. It is much like the slam fire shotguns that were developed and...

video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player Police said a woman shot her ex-boyfriend in self-defense outside a southwest Houston gas station. The woman said she was forced to shoot her ex-boyfriend in the leg because he was threatening to hurt her....

ABC NewsRobert Durst Also May Face Federal Gun Charge After Louisiana Gun, Drug …ABC NewsAlready awaiting a scheduled arraignment Thursday on state gun and drug possession charges stemming from his arrest in New Orleans, Robert Durst now may face a federal weapons...

Go read this article... York County Coast StarMark L. Hopkins: Gun control – what would our Founding Fathers think?York County Coast StarDuring a recent civic club speech I asked the question, “How many of you own a gun?” Virtually every hand in the room went up. Just...

Go read this article... Boston Globe (subscription)Clear Channel taking down gun violence billboards amid protestBoston Globe (subscription)The advertising giant Clear Channel is taking down the billboards it donated to a campaign against gun violence, a decision the...

Go read this article... Our friends at Texas Custom Guns have donated a pretty awesome rifle for the 556 Tactical Wishes for Warriors Raffle. Specs/Features TCG Police Carbine lower and upper TCG 14.5″ 5.56 1-7 nitride barrel mid-length gas system TCG enhanced BCG...

Glock’s new single-stack 9mm – the G43. It’s mea culpa time. I like Glocks and always have. In fact, I own four of them. A 26, 31, 17 and 32 in case you’re wondering. Yeah, I have a thing for the .357 Sig caliber. But I have to admit that when I heard about the new...

At first glance, you might think the CDR-15 rifle from DRD Tactical is just another AR-15 with a fancy paint job. It looks and functions much like a standard mil-spec rifle, but take a closer look — into a suitcase with custom-cut foam compartments — and you’ll see...

Go read this article... Shaneen Allen was arrested in 2013, in New Jersey, after telling a state trooper she carried her concealed carry handgun. There’s no reciprocity between New Jersey and Pennsylvania when it comes to concealed carry permits. So she was arrested...

Go read this article... Have you been considering adding custom gunsmithing to your retail operations? A lot of gun shops are looking to make a little extra margin with custom builds. But it might be time to start doing them yourselves.The first question you really...

Go read this article... Yesterday’s Seattle Police Blotter reported the early Sunday arrest of four guys with three handguns in the Belltown area, and one of them was stolen while another was tucked in the waistband of a guy who did not have a concealed pistol...

Go read this article... Twitchy’The Onion is less parodic’: Salon’s example of ‘hypocrisy of the pro-gun …Twitchy’The Onion is less parodic’: Salon’s example of ‘hypocrisy of the pro-gun movement’ is mock-tastic. Posted at 11:49 am on April 11, 2015 by Twitchy Staff |...

Go read this article... WGEMQuincy police amping up efforts to tackle gun violence after 12-year-old’s deathWGEMHe says the brutality of this crime and other gun violence in the last year prompted the aggressive efforts. “These types of things make you angry,” Copley...

Go read this article... A Senate bill in Tennessee would nullify bans in parks that prohibit citizens with carry permits. It appears that an amendment was proposed as a poison pill in hopes that the bill is defeated. This approach appears to have backfired, … Continue...

Go read this article... Kansas City StarBrownback signs bill that allows permit-free concealed carry of guns in KansasKansas City StarIt will allow Kansans 21 and older to carry concealed firearms regardless of whether they have obtained a permit. Training still will...

Go read this article... CBS LocalPolice: Teen Killed by Police Involved in Gun DealABC NewsBut he provided additional details about the moments leading up to the shooting, saying Howell had just been involved in a gun deal with 18-year-old Tramond Peet, who appeared...

Go read this article... An elderly man reported on Saturday that another man allegedly punched him in his pacemaker, slashed him twice with a knife and shoved him into a book shelf, forcing the man to pull a gun and fire at his assailant to fend him off.More Here...

NPRMore African-Americans Support Carrying Legal Guns For Self-DefenseNPRWhen James Craig was a young man in the 1970s, he says law-abiding people wouldn’t dream of carrying guns. But then he left town to pursue a career in policing. In the years he was gone, Michigan...

P30SK Heckler and Koch EDC Handgun H&K Announces New P30SK Compact 9mm Pistol at the 2015 NRA Annual Meeting. The Heckler & Koch P30SK joins the HK P30 series.http://hk-usa.com/hk-models/p30sk/Full30: https://www.full30.com/channels/hankstrangeShow Your...

There is no doubt that pistols equipped with red dot sights are here to stay. That’s the future of handgun shooting, and while the technology isn’t quite 100% yet, for many shooters it’s an excellent solution. I’ve done a bit of work with dot equipped pistols in the...

Go read this article... Sig has started shipping the MPX pistol with stabilizing brace. The MPX was originally announced well over a year ago. The MPX is a great platform with modularity allowing caliber changes. Below are photos of the first MPX we received. …read...

Go read this article... The TennesseanSenate bill allows guns-in-park, at Tenn. statehouseThe TennesseanMcCord was not alone in his surprise: in addition to Tennessee senators approving a bill to quash local bans on guns in parks, they passed an unexpected amendment...

According to court records, Julian Acox was found not guilty last week of several charges, including first- and second-degree murder, as well as voluntary and involuntary manslaughter.More Here …read more Related

Go read this article... The TennesseanReport: TN gun deaths topped traffic deaths in 2013The TennesseanJust days before the National Rifle Association’s Annual Meetings and Exhibits in Nashville, a D.C.-based nonprofit that advocates for gun control released an...

OregonLive.comGun background check hearing: Does bill close loophole or create …OregonLive.comMarcola resident Jerry Jensen, a opponent of a bill that would expand background checks on gun purchases, complains to Senate Judiciary Chairman Floyd Prozanski, D-Eugene,...

If you’re going to use a shotgun for home defense, why not get eleven? Recently we looked at the pros and cons of using birdshot loads for home defense. Now it’s time to look at the flip side – using big and heavy buckshot for the same purpose. The timing for this...

Go read this article... NewsmaxGun Control in California: Five Groups Who Have Fought For Gun Owner RightsNewsmaxThe Second Amendment of the United States Constitution gives citizens the right to keep and bear arms. However, when it comes to gun control in California,...

The most dangerous thing I do any given day is walk my dog. I don’t actually mean that as a joke, either. Dog walking means walking, and there are occasionally unsavory characters around. I don’t worry about it too much, but I did want to try this dig out for a lot of...

Gun Point owner Felex Yukhtman knows how to host a party. Felex put together a machine-gun shoot Sunday, for friends and family. Even though it was a smaller event than his normal machine-gun shoots, he didn’t scrimp on the guns, ammo or fun. There were...

An omnibus gun law reform bill has been making its way through the legislature. It was introduced in North Dakota by Representative Roscoe Streyle, from Minot. The bill, HB 1241(pdf), would bring into law reforms that have proven popular in other states. Among the...

Go read this article... Gun control discussed at Lifetree CaféEvening Sun (subscription)SPRING GROVE >> The topic of gun control will be explored 9 a.m. April 19 and 1 p.m. April 22 at Lifetree Café, 2173 Stoverstown Road. The Lifetree event, titled “Inside the...

Go read this article... In order to provide additional and enhanced credit card protection for consumers, credit card companies will soon implement new rules that will change the way credit and debit card transactions will be processed. …read more Related

At the risk of reducing my own chances to win, http://www.weapon-blog.com/contests/ has been updated with all the gun and gear related contests that The Weapon Blog is aware of for the month. Go forth and win… As always, feel free to share wherever you can. If you are...

Go read this article... The Detroit NewsJudge shot in March calls for end to gun violenceThe Detroit NewsDetroit — U.S. District Judge Terrence Berg called for an end to “the scourge of gun violence” during a rally for peace Friday, his first public appearance since...

A reader from Arkansas sent me a horrible photograph of what is left of his hand after he shot himself with a Kel-Tec KSG shotgun. It’s a close-contact wound with a 12 gauge shotgun, something I haven’t seen for quite a while, thankfully. I decided to make the photo...

Go read this article... KOIN.comOregon lawmakers hear testimony on gun-control billThe Seattle TimesA heated debate over gun control in the Oregon Legislature on Wednesday drew relatives of people killed during an Oregon mall shooting, law-enforcement officers and gun...

Yes, there is another great alternative in appendix holsters. In my quest to find a great appendix holster, I’ve search and tried pretty much all that’s is out there..until a friend recommended to me a new holster from a Philly area company called PHLster (pretty...

Go read this article... TBO.comRally planned to address rash of gun violence in TampaTBO.comTAMPA — The gun violence gripping some neighborhoods of Tampa is a disease that needs to be treated from a grass roots level, police and community activists say. So next...

Go read this article... WBIR-TVEast Tenn. gun owners excited for NRA conventionWBIR-TV”I think for the most part just hearing people – what they want to see happen in the future with guns and gun rights – is the best part,” he said. The convention is expected to bring...

Go read this article... Syracuse man caught firing pellet gun at birds in East Side’s Barry Park …Syracuse.comSin was issued an appearance ticket for “missiles; sale of air guns,” a city ordinance that prohibits people from firing or throwing hard or hurtful...

Tulsa World: A 73-year-old reserve deputy who shot and killed a fleeing suspect Thursday during an undercover operation believed he was holding a Taser, not a gun, when the shooting occurred. The reserve deputy who shot the man is Robert Charles Bates, a Tulsa...

Go read this article... Will it stand up to the stresses of continuous, torturous recoil? Can it withstand getting beat up and knocked around? How will it do in extreme heat, cold and humidity? Will it turn on and stay on when you need it most? …read more Related

Go read this article... Wall Street JournalJeb Bush Leans on His Gun-Rights Bona FidesWall Street Journal“You are most welcome,” Mr. Bush replied. The former Florida governor is confronting a conservative backlash for his positions on education and immigration. This...

Go read this article... Breitbart NewsClear Channel Pulls Gun Control Billboards After Pro-Gun ProtestsBreitbart NewsOn April 2, Clear Channel pulled pro-gun control advertisements from billboards in Massachusetts it had donated to a Stop Handgun Violence campaign....

Go read this article... A pro gun video producing outfit, called Legally Armed America, isn’t going to let anti-gun phonies attempt to fool the American public without a response. It’s a response to the fake gun store in Manhattan video. …read more Related

Go read this article... Charleston Post CourierLawmakers wary of domestic violence gun ban because of political risksCharleston Post CourierChip Limehouse is proud of his high rating by the National Rifle Association for supporting the Second Amendment, and it...

Go read this article... NBC ConnecticutFormer Employee Brings Gun to Danbury Workplace: PoliceNBC ConnecticutAuthorities were called to a Danbury business Thursday afternoon after a “disgruntled former employee” brought a gun to the building, according to police....

Go read this article... Reno Gazette JournalNevada may get pro-gun license platesReno Gazette JournalCARSON CITY — A Nevada Senate committee has passed a bill authorizing special license plates showing support for the 2nd Amendment. The Senate Transportation Committee...

When I first started reloading about a year ago, it seemed like everyone told me that I NEEDED to have a Dillon 550 or 650, and I needed to load 147gr bullets over Titegroup or Clays powder to be competitive in competition. When I purchased a couple pounds of Unique,...

Go read this article... The chase began after officials said a 70-year-old man came home to find his back door kicked in and a man in the home.The homeowner then got in his truck to chase the suspect. Officials said the two exchanged gunfire and rammed each other’s...

Go read this article... I find it very encouraging that the CBS television affiliate in Atlanta aired the news report embedded below. Perhaps the fact that dramatic surveillance video showed the victim being driven away while clinging to the hood of her car and the...

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 87 – This episode we talk about SIRT AR Bolt, Vortex Razor HD Gen II, NRA Annual Meetings, Legendary Arms...

Go read this article... CBS LocalBraintree Student Arrested For Allegedly Bringing Gun To SchoolCBS LocalBRAINTREE (CBS) – A 14-year-old boy was arrested for allegedly bringing a gun to a Braintree school on Wednesday morning. Police say another student alerted...

Go read this article... During the course of the investigation it was determined that Coddington unlawfully forced entry into the residence and engaged in a physical altercation with the homeowner. During the altercation the homeowner fired several shots from a...

FNH – FNX 9 Cloak Tuck 2.0 IWB Holster I have had the opportunity to test out the Alien Gear Cloak Tuck 2.0 holster recently. The specific model as tested was a left handed model for a FNH FNX-9. The following video from the manufacturer details out the particulars of...

OregonLive.comInternet gun sales in Oregon creating dangerous, unregulated market, report …OregonLive.comA national group seeking to tighten Oregon gun laws released a report Tuesday saying that the state has developed a large market for unregulated firearms sales on...

Go read this article... Breitbart NewsGabby Giffords’ Gun Control Group: Fight Terrorism With Gun ControlBreitbart NewsAnd now we see it in the push to fight terrorism with gun control, which is taking place in the wake of recent terror attacks in Europe where...

The Courier-JournalGun-control activist Sarah Brady dies at 73Cape GazetteBrady, 73, became an activist for gun control after an assassination attempt on President Ronald Reagan left her husband and presidential press secretary James Brady shot in the head. Sarah...

Go read this article... A 42-year-old man was arrested Friday evening after he allegedly attempted to rob a Burbank home but was scared off when a resident armed himself and fired a warning shot, police said.More Here …read more Related

The latest plea for support from gun ban couple Mark Kelly and Gabby Giffords is an indication of just how desperate for support the gun control movement has become. With gun right gaining ground in state legislatures around the country, groups like Americans for...

David Codrea: There’s a real simple way for those in the gun rights community who wish this issue to go away to get those of us who keep bringing it up to stop: Provide credible evidence — not anecdotes and platitudes, but something that can be independently validated...

Go read this article... Teens Seen in ERs for Assault at Risk for Later Gun Violence: StudyU.S. News & World ReportMONDAY, April 6, 2015 (HealthDay News) — New research suggests that the emergency room might be a good place to try to end the vicious cycle of gun...

Go read this article... Wall Street Journal (blog)Why Rand Paul Is Unwelcome at NRA Gun Rights ConventionWall Street Journal (blog)Sen. Rand Paul wasn’t invited to speak at this weekend’s National Rifle Association annual convention because the Kentucky Republican is...

Go read this article... It would be like a gun buyback on steroids. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn) has introduced a bill that would allow gun owners to turn in their evil looking black assault modern sporting rifles in exchange for a tax break of up to $2000. I find it...