Editor’s Note: The following post comes from Melody Lauer, the newest contributor to Lucky Gunner Lounge. Melody has been a firearms instructor and blogger for years, and we’re excited to add her voice to the team. You can learn more about Melody on her bio page, or...

When custom manufacturer MG Arms decided it wanted to go big, the company really went big. .50 BMG big. One of the many exciting new arms at the NRA 144th Annual Meeting was MG Arms’ Behemoth, a semi-automatic .50 BMG rifle. The Behemoth is the largest rifle offered...

Go read this article... I’ve built tons of AR-15 uppers and a good majority of them use Low Profile Gas Blocks with set screws and a few are pinned to the barrel. A couple of things I’ve learned with experience is that I always use Loctite on the set screws and...

Western JournalismSheriff Stands Up To Democrats, Promises Not To Enforce Gun Control MeasureWestern JournalismFloyd Prozanski is the lawmaker behind the proposal; and according to Breitbart, he has the support of major gun control activists including former U.S. Rep....

Safe dry fire practice (the kind where you DON’T blow a hole through your television set) is an important way of building your handgun operational skills and achieving a proper, as the late Colonel Jeff Cooper described it, “compressed, surprise break” of the trigger....

Muslim students badgered the University of Michigan into canceling a showing of American Sniper April 10. The Clint Eastwood-helmed film was the top-grossing movie of 2014, racking up worldwide sales of more than $530 million. So the Michigan agitators’ effort has to...

Go read this article... Backyard gun ranges? Pinellas County Commission not satisfied with status quoTampabay.comCLEARWATER — Frustrated by the state Legislature’s refusal to consider restrictions on backyard gun ranges, the Pinellas County Commission on Tuesday...

Medical DailyGun Violence And Mental Health: 9% Of Americans Are Angry, Impulsive…And …Medical DailyGun violence remains a prevailing and controversial issue in the United States, especially when coupled with mental health. Although criminal and mental health-related...

Go read this article... Obama Says He Hasn’t Given Up On Gun ControlABC NewsThe president insists he hasn’t given up on gun control, but he said he’s had difficulties getting changes passed through Congress in the years since the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting....

Go read this article... KKCO-TVRepublicans take aim at Colorado gun lawsFox NewsThey also passed and new background-check requirements for private gun sales conducted online and in person. Those laws from two years ago infuriated gun rights advocates and led to the...

Magpul will begin shipping their PMAG 15 GL9 magazines in summer 2015. The Glock 19 compatible magazine will feature 15 round capacity, durable polymer construction, paint pen dot-matrix for labeling, tool-less floor plate removal for ease of maintenance, and a...

KPBSSarah Brady, Gun Control Activist, Widow Of James Brady, DiesKPBSBrady called that moment “the proudest moment of our lives,” but she also called for continued work on gun control. “This battle is not about guns, it’s about families, it’s about children, it’s...

In a show filled with surprises big and small, one of the interesting ones was the announcement of the Heckler & Koch P30SK. Using the framework of the company’s long-established P30 as a baseline, the P30SK shrinks to a size more amenable to concealed carry....

Go read this article... For the second week in a row I found myself driving in the rain after work to an IDPA match. This time it was to the Mountain Valley Sportsman’s Association in Hot Springs, Arkansas. The four hour drive after work was not as bad as the previous...

The SilencerCo Octane 45 can be used with smaller calibers too, like this Glock 26 9mm. When I bought a SilencerCo Octane 45 suppressor, there were two models available, a 9mm, and a .45 ACP. Now, the Octane is becoming a small family with the addition of the compact...

Go read this article... Philly.comRun and Gun? Which mayoral candidates are packin’ heat?Philly.comSome interesting oppo research landed on our desk this week showing that Williams voted for an expansion of Pennsylvania’s “Castle Doctrine” in 2010 and 2011. The...

Go read this article... POF (Patriot Ordnance Factory) just posted this video on their Facebook page showing their new 9mm PSG or Patriot Sub Gun. The POF PSG is an extremely compact system due to its self contained recoil system that does not require the traditional...

In the coming days Maine is about to begin debating a bill on constitutional carry. Maine would be joining Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Vermont and Wyoming in the club that doesn’t require government permission slips to carry a firearm concealed. From several different...

Fox News’Safe Haven’: Outdoor Channel’s first documentary looks at gun-free zonesFox NewsNEW YORK – The Outdoor Channel’s first-ever documentary, “Safe Haven: Gun-Free Zones in America,” airs Wednesday night. Hosted by Fox News contributor and Townhall editor Katie...

Go read this article... KATUOregon lawmakers hearing testimony on gun-control billkgw.com(AP) – A proposal that would require background checks on private firearms sales drew two hours of heated testimony from gun-rights advocates and gun control proponents. Opponents...

Go read this article... If you didn’t see it here it is. Chuck Michel, the west coast counsel for the Nation Rifle Association, debates an anti-gunner on Larry King. It’s Women Against Gun Violence director Margot Bennett. Larry King is obviously anti-gun biased too....

Go read this article... The TennesseanGun-friendly climate means big business in TennesseeThe TennesseanWhen executives from Italian gunmaker Beretta USA were looking to expand their U.S. manufacturing base, the first step was to make a list of gun-friendly states....

Philly.comLosing coach fires gun at opposing coach, police sayPhilly.comWhen the opposing coach, a 45-year-old man, tried to intervene, the other man drew a gun from his waistband and fired at him, Walker said. “By the grace of God, no one was struck by the gunfire,”...

We’ve shown you many products from Tactical Walls in the past. Tactical Walls started out producing storage compartments disguised as mirrors in a variety of sizes from smaller compartments for handguns and knives to ones large enough for rifles, shotguns, ammo, etc....

ABC NewsThe 73-year-old ‘reserve’ cop who mistook his gun for a TaserWashington PostWhy was a 73-year-old insurance company executive riding around playing cop? That’s the simple question many are asking more than a week after an undercover Tulsa Police operation went...

Go read this article... UD DailyPublic Health WeekUD Daily“In my first three months in office, we have begun to aggressively address this problem through a combination of expanded policing, advocacy for funding targeted at some of the underlying causes of gun violence...

On April 9, 1942—73 years ago next week—approximately 76,000 American and Filipino soldiers surrendered to Japanese forces after fighting from an untenable position on the island of Luzon in the Philippines. As prisoners, American troops comprised of Army, Army Air...

We are just days away from the NRA show in Nashville, TN. I know I am looking forward to it, and I bet you are as well. Already, we’ve seen announcements from Glock, Smith & Wesson, Ruger, Remington and Kahr about new guns. I expect there are even more coming. In...

Photo courtesy of NBC NBC News and a Kentucky affiliate are being sued, accused of libel and slander after reporting a hunting company’s targets are actually “bombs.” The video and article titled “Bombs for sale: Targets containing dangerous explosive being sold...

Go read this article... I am going to let you in on a little secret. The original thin, little popsicle stick of a grip that comes on most AKs is terrible. All those “Keep that #$%! off my AK!” guys won’t admit it but they wish they had grips that actually filled the...

Go read this article... Made from Dupont Zytel, the Accu-Grip Grip fits all MILSPEC and factory lowers allowing the shooter to lengthen and incrementally adjust the critical grip-to-trigger contact–up to 3.25 inches which can greatly improve critically important...

According to Miller County Sheriff’s Office Investigator Wesley Penny at approximately 7:50 P.M., a home invasion was reported at a residence on McClure Road. A white male suspect, identified as Garrett Heath Halbert, entered the residence through the front door where...

Go read this article... ABC NewsRobert Durst Indicted on Gun and Drug Charges From His New Orleans ArrestABC NewsRobert Durst has been indicted by a grand jury on gun and drug possession charges stemming from his arrest in New Orleans, according to prosecutors. The...

David Codrea: “Twenty months into implementation, Colorado’s controversial gun-control laws are mostly unenforceable and have done little to nothing to attain bill sponsors’ goals, according to gun rights advocates and statewide data,” Stephen Meyers observed. Not...

Go read this article... Stockton RecordMark L. Hopkins: Gun control – what would our Founding Fathers think?Stockton RecordDuring 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 below the...

Want an M249 of your very own? No problem. While some of us would have liked to see FN America make a dramatic entry into the civilian market sooner, they sure are serious about it now. In the way too cool for school department are a number of brand new goodies from...

Go read this article... Here’s a story that cultural Marxist would like to ignore. It’s important to see, because gun prohibitionists are constantly bombarding the nation, with a steady stream of anti-gun negativity. As if guns are dangerous snakes and not a societal...

Florida State University police deputy chief James Russell, right, talks with the media in November 2014. (AP Photo / Mark Wallheiser) Lee’s note: This story just went live on my newspaper’s site. By Lee Williams Published: Friday, April 3, 2015 at 3:29 p.m. Last...

Go read this article... Glock 26 on a DietGlock 43 First Shots & Interview from Glock’s launch Party at Nashville Armory, in Tennessee before NRA Annual Meeting 2015. Hank Strange interviews Josh Dorsey Vice President of Glock Inc. then Hank & Lola shoot the...

Go read this article... The Nintendo 2DS is an excellent man-portable, field use time wasting device. The single piece construction minimizes moving parts making it particularly durable and well suited for use in a tactical environment. However, the dual screens are...

MiamiHerald.comPhoto gallery: Two young victims of gun violence are mourned | Sat., April 4, 2015MiamiHerald.comPhoto gallery: Two young victims of gun violence are mourned | Sat., April 4, 2015. Marlon Eason, 10, and Richard Hallman, 16, who didn’t know one another...

When Gun Owners Get AngryPacific StandardTens of thousands of gun-loving Americans gathered in Nashville, Tennessee, this past weekend for the National Rifle Association’s annual convention. Despite early headlines that claimed attendees would have to leave their guns...

WJXT JacksonvilleLawmakers pass gun evacuation bill, others appear uncertain in final weeks of …WJXT JacksonvilleThe Florida House passed a bill Thursday allowing gun owners to take their weapons during mandatory emergency evacuations, sending it to Gov. Rick Scott...

Medical DailyHarvard Study Finds Anger Issues, Not Major Mental Illness, Tied To Gun ViolenceHuffington PostGun violence is a major problem in the United States. As The Atlantic reported in January, although the United States makes up less than 5 percent of the...

An Ohio police officer, said he was denied treatment at an urgent care clinic, because he was carrying his concealed duty firearm. They called the local police on him for being armed, even when he informed them, of his status … Continue reading → …read more...

Go read this article... TIMENew Kansas Law Will Allow Concealed Carry Without Gun Permit or TrainingTIMEKansans aged 21 or older will be permitted to carry concealed guns starting July 1 when the law takes effect, even if they’re not trained or don’t have a permit,...

Go read this article... DNAinfoBronx Nightclub Could Shut Down Due To Gun Violence, Police SayDNAinfoLocals say they are fed up with the violence at Mott Haven’s Club Miami. View Full Caption. DNAinfo/Eddie Small. PORT MORRIS — Police and community members are looking...

The Tennessean’NRA Gun Gurus’ appraises gun from Johnny CashThe TennesseanThe gun and Ferguson are one of 30 stories that will be featured on the upcoming season of “NRA Gun Gurus,” said Jeremy Greene, a spokesman for the National Rifle Association of America. They...

Go read this article... In the video, the Sheriff explains that the situation appears to be self defense. The sheriff does a good job explaining the Florida law involved.STUART (CBS12) — The Martin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting in Stuart as...

Go read this article... Tampabay.comGun in Hudson shooting was stored in a home closetTampabay.comHUDSON — The gun used in the March 25 incident in which a 12-year-old shot and killed his younger brother, injured his older brother and then turned the gun on himself...

Go read this article... USA TODAY’NRA Gun Gurus’ gush over Johnny Cash’s Civil War gunUSA TODAYNASHVILLE — The Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver may be a prevalent Civil War weapon, but the one Gene Ferguson carried onto the set of NRA Gun Gurus had a back story like no...

Of course, I only got to shoot one today! Another grinder of a day on the GUN STORIES script. It’s going pretty well now, but it’s a solid day in front of the computer, with books and articles stacked around my flimsy “temporary” desk. I did promise my Sweetie that I...

Congratulations, President Barack Hussein Obama! You have certainly assured your legacy. In the future you have virtually guaranteed, your name will be an obscenity. So long mom, I’m off to drop the bomb, So don’t wait up for me, But while you swelter down there in...

Go read this article... Lately I have seen a lot of discussion about the details of best practices when handling weapons on various internet fora. Some of the discussions have been quite enlightening. Others…not so much. I thought it would be useful to give my...

Go read this article... The Sub 6 with a Twist AR-15 build is done (done in the sense that the goal weight has been achieved… I’m sure I will keep tinkering with it)! It now weighs in at 5.94 pounds empty which puts it under the goal weight of 6 pounds. Gun forums are...

In this silly article, the author cites someone parroting that ridiculous line again that the best defense against a bear is bear spray. But the following quote caught my eye. A court ultimately ruled that Wallen had not acted in self-defense, due to conflicting and...

Go read this article... West Virginia Gun Laws: Quotes From State’s Heated Gun Control DebateNewsmaxAs gun laws continue to receive national attention with a heated debate from opposing views, legislation in West Virginia has not escaped debate. Here are six quotes...

Go read this article... The young woman shown above was clearly justified in shooting the ex-boyfriend who attacked her. There were witnesses. She repeatedly attempted to disengage, and only resorted to shooting after being repeatedly attacked. From...

They’re doing it again. An editorial at the New York Times, falsely claims that the NRA has banned working firearms at the NRA Annual meeting, in Nashville, Tennessee. All in an effort to claim hypocrisy on the NRA’s part. When … Continue reading → …read more...

Go read this article... ThinkProgress”Kansas Will Allow Concealed Guns For All Gun Owners”ThinkProgress“Responsible gun ownership – for protection and sport – is a right inherent in our Constitution. It is a right that Kansans hold dear and have repeatedly and...

A properly designed fiber optic front is sufficiently durable for hard use. And in the unlikely event the fiber is damaged, the front sight blade is still usable. Frequently, I am asked what sight configuration I prefer on a duty pistol. Most of those in law...

Go read this article... The laws that forbid the carrying of arms are laws of such a nature. They disarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crimes… Such laws make things worse for the assaulted and better for the assailants; they serve rather...

Photo courtesy of Washington TImes A new type of hangout for Second Amendment enthusiasts is gaining popularity in the United States: the “guntry club.” CBS News visited two state-of-the-art facilities for a report on the emergence of a gun ranges that often include...

Go read this article... NBCNews.comRobert Durst Indicted on Federal Gun ChargeNBCNews.comDurst was already being held in Louisiana on state charges of gun possession in connection with the .38-caliber Smith & Wesson that was seized by FBI agents who busted him on...

Go read this article... WYFF GreenvilleOfficials: Gun found, student arrested at Pickens High SchoolWHNS GreenvilleThe Pickens County School District said a student was arrested for bringing a gun to school Friday. Spokesperson John Eby said about 8 a.m. a student...

That is because the woman climbed on the hood of her escaping Honda, apparently intent on stopping the theft from a car wash. That prompted the driver to speed up, witnesses told Channel 2 Action News.A Smyrna City worker who was getting his car washed pulled out a...

ABC News’American Guns’ Reality Star Richard Wyatt Arrested on Theft ChargeABC NewsRichard Wyatt, a gun store owner and former star of the reality TV show “American Guns,” has turned himself in on an arrest warrant for theft. Wyatt, whose Wheat Ridge, Colorado gun...

KelTec KSG SS Supressor Aklys Defense Shotgun Suppressor System for the Kel-Tec KSG is now available. Hank Strange talks with CEO Joe Meaux at NRAAM 2015 about the company’s KSG-SS, other accessories and their Akly-Fett T-Shirt...

Go read this article... Okay, I know that all gun people worthy of the name have sold or traded off guns that they really wished they’d held onto. But there may be some therapeutic value in sharing our tales of the guns that got away from us. I’ll let you know if I...

The Hill (blog)Gun control activist Sarah Brady dies at age 73The Week MagazineSarah Brady, the widow of former White House press secretary James Brady, died of pneumonia on Friday at age 73, NPR reports. Brady became one of the country’s most influential gun control...

No, I’m not talking about your gun; I’m talking about YOU. If you are one of those people who allows yourself to be easily provoked, you may eventually find yourself in serious trouble. Not surprisingly, “road rage” is at the top of the list of things that result in...

Go read this article... Obama gun control push backfires as U.S. firearms industry sees unprecedented …Washington TimesIndustry backers say they aren’t surprised firearms buyers and manufacturers alike have responded to the national gun control debate by making and...

Asbury Park PressHistoric, 68-foot-long Navy gun barrel now in MiddletownAsbury Park PressMIDDLETOWN – History lovers, Navy buffs and anyone who likes really big guns will get a kick out of the newest addition to Hartshorne Woods Park. A 68-foot-long battleship gun...

Go read this article... The gun used in last year’s deadly shooting at a Washington state high school had been illegally purchased by the freshman shooter’s father, according to federal charges filed against that man.More Here: …read more Related

Oh man, it’s cold, windy, snowing and I’m behind the eight ball on GUN STORIES WITH JOE MANTEGNA script. We’re doing guns of the Civil War, Union and Confederate…massive massive research! Plus, and maybe this is me, but I’m doing al this research and a little voice...

You will note that the video was shot by your intrepid correspondent. It was definitely an “ambush” interview, taken at a moment of opportunity. I did not capture everything I wanted, but if I was going to take a cut, this is the cut that I would have taken.From...

Philly.com: Gov. Christie on Thursday pardoned a Philadelphia mother who had faced up to five years in prison for bringing a gun into the state that was legally registered in Pennsylvania but not in New Jersey. Shaneen Allen admitted during a routine traffic stop on...

Legislators address gun control, abortion, worker rightsEmporia GazetteAmong the controversial Text ColorSwatch/NoneStrokeStyle/$ID/SolidText ColorSwatch/NoneStrokeStyle/$ID/Solid$ID/NothingText ColorText Color$ID/NothingText ColorText Colorbills before the Kansas...

NOLA.comRobert Durst returns to New Orleans courtroom on gun chargeNOLA.comDurst, 71, has been jailed on charges of being a felon in possession of a gun and possession of a gun in the presence of drugs. FBI agents arrested him March 14 at the J.W. Marriott Hotel, 614...

Go read this article... Blue Nation ReviewNew App Will Show Where Gun Control Supporters LiveBlue Nation ReviewThat’s legitimately terrifying. Distributing the names and addresses of gun control supporters? There’s no way that’s not an implicit threat. “Support our...

Go read this article... A Williamston man was shot and killed Saturday night after police say he forced his way into a home. Williamston police say Markese Lee was shot during an exchange of gunfire with the resident inside. Family members say the 22-year-old was hit...

New York Daily NewsVa. woman arrested for ‘Facebook thugging’ after gun selfieNew York Daily NewsA Virginia woman said she was arrested for “Facebook thugging” after posting a selfie with a gun on the social media site. Kristin Holmes, 26, was arrested for harassment...

Go read this article... STLtoday.comSt. Louis man whose homes were searched indicted on gun chargeSTLtoday.comHagler had originally been charged by complaint March 24 with a series of gun charges including: possession of an unregistered “short-barreled” shotgun, an...

Go read this article... CBS LocalGun Goes Off During Easter Church Service In AltoonaCBS LocalPolice are calling the incident an accident, but some church members were startled by the event. “I immediately took a step back and was about to take cover,” a man named...

Mother’s Day is a great opportunity to thank the mothers in your life for all the great things they do for you. If your mom prefers guns to gold or hunting instead of handbags, you’ll want to forego the flowers and get her something that’s sure to go out with a ‘bang’...

Go read this article... TAPinto.net’Team 26′ Demands Congress Address Gun ViolenceRoll Call (blog)Norton and Van Hollen lambasted Congress for not acting to address gun violence after the tragedy at Sandy Hook, pointing to a bipartisan bill instituting background...

Buscadero Productions has re-issued my first album, BORDER BRAVO. We recorded this album of western songs at Lubbock, Texas, in 2002. In 2003, the album won Best Traditional Album of the Year from the Western Music Association. The great Texas songwriter and...

Go read this article... Albany Times UnionChris Churchill: Daniel Satre’s stun-gun death still murkyAlbany Times UnionOn Wednesday we learned that a grand jury declined to indict the officers who surrounded Satre and repeatedly shocked the 43-year-old with stun guns....

CBS LocalATF Agents Raid Gun Shop In Wheat Ridge That Was Featured On Reality ShowCBS LocalWHEAT RIDGE, Colo. (CBS4)- Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives agents raided a well-known gun shop in Wheat Ridge on Tuesday. Gunsmoke is located at 9690 West...

Go read this article... Homeowner shoots at a man who she says was attempting to enter her house. The man ran and attempted to jump over a fence. The man got tangled in the fence and the police said that he was high on drugs.More Here …read more Related

Go read this article... Crimson Trace doesn’t wait around too long when a hot new firearm is released. Their Laserguard LG-443 (red laser) and LG-443G (green laser) fit both the Glock 42 and the new Glock 43. Subcompact guns and lasers were meant to be together so I...

I took a quick lunch break to sight in the JP Rifles 9mm carbine, which I am considering using in a carbine-only match of Saturday if it’s not snowing sideways and crazy cold, because I’m a wuss.. The group above is my reference group at 50 yards off my bench. The...

Go read this article... South Carolina Gun Laws Provide Interesting Case NationallyNewsmaxLast year, the news organization 24/7 Wall St. ranked South Carolina 10th for the most gun-related deaths and accidents among states. The Palmetto State also cracked the United...

Here’s what a new Beretta 692 Sporting model does to a clay target. If you want to see the next generation of competitive clays shooters, look no further than the Association of College Unions International (ACUI). This non-profit organization is much broader than...

Daily Beast: A video filmed a week ago Tuesday appears to show local police allowing a K9 dog to tear into the face of what looks to be an unarmed black man while he is curled up on the ground. The man, identified as 32-year-old Phillip White, later died while in...

While handguns are far and away the most popular firearms among female gun owners, AR-style rifles are making a major impact in the women’s market.The NSSF Women Gun Owners study showed that while 56 percent of women owned at least one handgun and 50 percent reported...

Y’all asked for it, and here it is. Once again, I need to inform everyone of the numbers I’m using to makes the comparison images. I’m using the picture of the Glock 43 that is going around the internet today sized by the numbers listed in the picture of the Recoil...

Go read this article... Breitbart NewsVideo: Gun-control groups open fake gun shop in NYC to guilt-trip people for …Hot AirThe customers should have known it was a front the moment they walked through the door. That big American flag is far too traditional for a...

Go read this article... In the days and weeks after the SHOT Show, things in the gun industry can seemingly calm down. While there have not been any major gun announcements (save one…), that doesn’t mean I’ve been just sitting around waiting for spring to show up....

Magpul Industries is now shipping two more M-LOK accessories. The M-LOK Hand Stop Kit and the M-LOK Tape Switch Mounting Plate. M-LOK Hand Stop Kit The M-LOK Hand Stop Kit serves as a light weight, low-profile M-LOK slot index point for improved weapon control, or as...