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...

David hits another home run.Despite duplicitous “progressives” like Democrat State Senator John Kefalas of Fort Collins trying to put a happy face on Colorado’s most recent anti-gun edicts by making contradicted-by-reality claims that they have been “useful and...

Texas TribuneGOP Gun Measures Could Backfire With MinoritiesTexas TribuneRoughly half of Hispanics and blacks support stricter gun control laws, compared with 29 percent of whites, according to a February poll by the University of Texas/Texas Tribune. For some, the...

Photo courtesy of AP An attorney for a Florida gun-rights group has filed formal ethics complaints against the 10 university chiefs of police who testified against Rep. Greg Steube’s campus-carry bill. The police chiefs appeared March 16 before the Senate Higher...

Go read this article... Tampabay.com (blog)Editorial: Tampa leaders should focus on reducing gun violenceTampabay.com (blog)The new chief needs to keep public outreach on preventing gun violence a high priority. There is no single cause for the spike in gun violence...

Go read this article... Photo courtesy of News Channel 5 Police have released the identity of the would-be robber who was shot and killed after barging into a store and attacking the owner with a box cutter. The owner of the Discount Tobacco and Beer on Murfreesboro...

KING5.comFather of Marysville-Pilchuck shooter arrested on gun chargeKING5.comSEATTLE – The gun used by Marsyville-Pilchuck High School shooter Jaylen Fryberg to kill four classmates and himself last year was illegally purchased by his father, according to federal...

TheBlaze.comGov. Chris Christie Pardons Single Mother in Controversial Gun CaseTheBlaze.comUnder New Jersey’s restrictive gun laws, a gun “shall be carried unloaded and contained in a closed and fastened case, gunbox, securely tied package, or locked in the trunk of...

Go read this article... The RE Factor Tactical Newton bag is designed to discreetly carry a variety of tactical party favors but it looks like a fully functional computer bag… because it is a fully functional computer bag. Many of the elements of the bag have been...

Holyoke police arrest father and son, confiscate handguns and stun gunMassLive.comHolyoke Police Lt. Larry Cournoyer said Lucas Medina, 54, of Chicopee Street in Chicopee, was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, while his son, 21-year-old Alexander Medina,...

Go read this article... The Super Sabra Lightning Bow Trigger is now available from Geissele Automatics. This 17-4PH stainless steel trigger bow is a direct replacement for the Tavor’s polymer trigger bow and features Geissele’s distinctive “Lightening” trigger bow...

Go read this article... Fox NewsPolitical guns? GOP hopefuls take swipes at Obama, Clinton at national NRA …Fox NewsMarco Rubio took aim Friday at President Obama and Washington lawmakers over gun control measures during a speech at the National Rifle Association’s...

Go read this article... Gun control group to air anti-campus carry ads in TexasChron.comAUSTIN – Two gun control advocacy groups will air ads in multiple cities across the state, including Houston and San Antonio, urging Texans to tell their lawmakers to oppose campus...

Go read this article... If you use an inner/outer belt set up, I have good news. Snake Eater Tactical has made the excellent inner belt that they use in their SET War Belt available for purchase separately. I have been using the SET War Belt over the winter and have...

Go read this article... There are lots of ways to secure your castle. Making your home less inviting to criminals is the key, and having a good security system is essential. But what if you are renting your castle? I’ve written a list of tips for keeping your castle...

Criminals normally commit many crimes before they are caught. If these crimes occur in a short amount of time, we call it a crime spree. One of the ways these crime sprees are cut short is that the criminals encounter an armed citizen. It happened in Madison,...

Photo courtesy of AP Some conservative lawmakers are working to roll back restrictions on the Second Amendment. They want to stop the government from imposing burdensome requirements for citizens to obtain firearms or concealed-carry permits. Gun control advocates, on...

Based on the highly comfortable and often overlooked SORD Field Pant, the new SORD USA Utility Short features the same room wear and velcro adjustable waist band. The Utility Short includes easy access front slash pockets as well as large cargo pockets with an...

Go read this article... Bearing Arms has a short write up about the new Remington RM 380 pocket pistol and how it holds up. Richard Mann gives the pistol a go and it looks pretty good in the video. Richard Mann was one of … Continue reading → …read more Related