Go read this article... PHOENIX (KPHO/KTVK) – A Glendale woman is coping with the death of her 29-year-old son and the fact that he tried to kill her.A neighbor she doesn’t know ended up saving her life by fatally shooting him.(snip)”And then he proceeded to get into...

There’s much in the therapeutic value of good, old-fashioned recreational plinking. Reactive targets provide an auditory response that can’t be replicated with paper, and for new shooters especially the thrill of hearing a ping as a round hits a steel plate is a great...

MSNBC: Asked about the Second Amendment at a town-hall meeting yesterday, the governor told voters, “Send me a Republican legislature. And with a Republican legislature you’ll have a governor who will respect, appropriately, the rights of law-abiding citizens to be...

A recent article by a person on a web site misnamed “PolitiFact Florida” did some interesting checking of a claim in the current debate about allowing people with concealed carry permits to carry on Florida campuses, as they do in most other places in Florida. As part...

While we spend most of our time in this blog talking about guns, gear and tactics, there are other kinds of personal defense that are just as important. One of those is coming up this next year in the form of another presidential election. And, as usual, there will be...

Go read this article... Tampabay.comTampa Police report increase in gun violence; urge public to come forwardBay News 9Tampa Police say there has been an increase in gun violence recently and released some alarming numbers Monday. Tampa Police Chief Jane Castor spoke...

Does anyone else find it disturbing and completely unacceptable that many women who have guns for self-defense or recreation are receiving death threats from people who do not support gun ownership? These allegedly “peace-loving” folks are so hostile (about things...

MassLive.comGuns, guns, guns: Springfield man on bail in one gun case, probation in …MassLive.comSPRINGFIELD – A 22-year-old Springfield man on probation for one firearms case and awaiting trial in another was ordered held without bail Monday following his arrest on...

Go read this article... KRQE News 13Albuquerque police respond to apparent suicide at gun shopKRQE News 13ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) – Albuquerque police say a shooting at a local gun store was a suicide. According to police a man went to Calibars near Cutler and Washington...

For this test, I decided to use a snub-nose revolver, a Ruger LCR 357. For the first couple episodes of the Great GunsAmerica Ammo Adventure, we looked at some interesting rifle rounds: the new Sig Sauer 300 Blackout Match Subsonic and Doubletap’s new 6.8 Remington...

MiamiHerald.comGun advocates win victories in Florida House, SenateMiamiHerald.comThe Senate endorsed a bill allowing lawful gun owners to carry a weapon while evacuating in an emergency, even if they don’t have a concealed carry permit. Later in the day, a House...

Go read this article... Palm Beach Post (blog)Senate Ready To Pass Evacuation Gun MeasureCBS Local“That would apply to everyone whether they have a concealed weapons permit or don’t have a concealed weapons permit,” Brandes said after the Senate session. “This bill is...

This is not the kind of news we like to hear. The Federal Bureau of Investigation, has been accused of overstating statistics of mass shootings, before last November’s elections. John Lott, the president of the Crime Prevention Research Center, said … Continue reading...

Go read this article... Guns.comFederal judge shoehorns gun control groups into Washington background check …Guns.comA federal judge in Washington allowed Cheryl Stumbo, center, along with a number of gun control groups that backed I-594 to join a lawsuit brought...

Go read this article... Dozens of billboards railing against gun violence to replace landmark sign on …Boston Globe (subscription)The Newton nonprofit that for two decades sponsored the eye-grabbing billboard along the Massachusetts Turnpike that inveighed against gun...

Photo credit: Glock Inc. After a great deal of disappointment at not seeing this pistol released at SHOT, we finally got our wish with last week’s release of the Glock 43, the single stack compact 9mm. Yes, I know we’re a few days late, but it gave us a few days to...

The HillWH: Congress shouldn’t interfere in DC gun lawsThe HillHe said President Obama supports “measures that would prevent individuals who shouldn’t be able to obtain a gun to be able to get one, while at the same time making sure that he is protecting the Second...

Gun Expert Says Marathon Bombers Fired 56 Bullets at PoliceABC NewsDzhokhar Tsarnaev’s lawyers say it was Tamerlan who shot Collier and used the gun during the battle with police. Dzhokhar is charged in the bombings, in Collier’s shooting and in the Watertown...

“A New Jersey prosecutor Wednesday dropped the felony gun charge against a retired schoolteacher who was arrested last year when authorities discovered an unloaded, 300-year-old flintlock pistol wrapped in his car’s glove compartment. ‘I’m very appreciative that they...

Voice data from new York City’s ShotSpotter system, that is used to discover the location of gun shots, not only records the loud shooting but voices too. Voice recordings, taken from the ShotSpotter system, have been used in the conviction … Continue reading → …read...

Go read this article... Here’s a look at a powerful new video PSA from the good folks at Operation Second Chance. As stated in the PSA: “It’s the hottest fires that make the strongest steel.” The stats on veteran suicides — 22 per day — are staggering. Please show...

Go read this article... Wausau Daily HeraldMan accused of shooting gun outside bar chargedWausau Daily HeraldMOSINEE – A 30-year-old Rothschild man was charged Monday with four misdemeanor counts in relation to a weekend incident in which he is accused of hitting a...

Go read this article... Gun registration takes big drop in HawaiiKITV Honolulu”What’s fun about shooting a gun is just seeing something at a distance and knowing you can hit it, but physically being here,” said Hawaii Kai resident Shawn Kennedy. Firearms ranged from...

Go read this article... Governor Tomblin wasted no time once the West Virginia legislature adjourned sin die. The bill could have been overridden with simple majorities while the legislature was in session. The Legislature adjourned yesterday. Tomblin vetoed the bill...

Go read this article... MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. — A disabled veteran shot two people while defending a himself and a pregnant woman Tuesday night.(snip)The Martin County Sheriff’s office says Anderson will most likely not face any charges.More Here …read more Related

The We Like Shooting show is a hilarious panel discussion about safety, guns, gear and gadgets and the issues that affect responsible shooters everywhere. This episode we talk about Hydroponics, SIRT AR bolts, Headhunters Firearms, .458 Socom, XDS-45 and all kinds of...

The California Rifle and Pistol Association, is asking residents to oppose AB 96. The bill would burden gun owners, without any exemptions for guns or property that contain ivory, that’s legally owned. CRPA supports legislative action that targets illegal...

I am, however, waiting with baited breath for first in-depth Internet evaluation of the G43 that reveals it’s nothing but a cheap copy of the Kel-Tec P11…LOL!  Here’s a thread on guns and gangs from Reddit /r/guns…can speak to the veracity of any of it, but it is an...

Go read this article... My first task as an instructor is to bring a student to an understanding of what anticipation feels like in a physical sense. There are many drills to do this, but my favorite is to use a handgun in a strong-hand-only, slow-fire drill ranging...

Fast CompanyDo Gun Owners Need An App To Tell Them Where Anti&Gun Violence Activists …Fast CompanyOn Thursday morning, a handful of anti-gun-violence activists realized there is an app in the Google Play Store with their names on it—literally. The app, Gunfree Geo...

Go read this article... Kansas City StarEx-Police Officer Indicted in Kansas City-Area Stun Gun CaseABC NewsA former Missouri police pleaded not guilty Friday to federal charges accusing him of excessive force when he used his stun gun on a teenager during a traffic...

Go read this article... New York PostTeen busted with loaded gun at NYC high schoolNew York PostA 16-year-old boy was busted with a loaded gun at his Midtown high school Friday morning, authorities said. School Safety Agents at the High School for Environmental...

The Glock 43 is unofficially officially here (Glock can’t be pleased with all the leaks prior to tomorrow’s live launch event) and it is indeed a single-stack 9mm with a 6+1 capacity. In the video below, Massad Ayoob takes you through all of the features Glock’s...

Go read this article... Breitbart NewsGov. Christie: I’d ‘Respect’ Gun Rights if Voters Gave Me a Pro-Gun LegislatureBreitbart NewsDuring a March 24 town hall speech, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (R) said he would “respect” gun rights “appropriately” if voters...

KSHBGrandmother calls for help at church, police use stun gun on grandsonKSHBShe said he he was hit with a stun gun and may possibly face charges. Barbara Hill started her Sunday like always at church. This time her grandson came with her. However, right before...

Go read this article... PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Police say the lives of several people were likely saved by a man who shot and killed a gunman inside a West Philadelphia barbershop.(snip) “The person who responded was a legal gun permit carrier,” said Philadelphia Police...

Can Doctors Help Rescue Communities of Color from Gun Violence?ColorLines magazineThere are nearly as many guns as there are people in the United States—up to 310 million held by private citizens alone. Even without the Second Amendment, guns aren’t going away. So is...

The Salt Lake Tribune: Your article (“To curb child suicides, Utah offers gun locks,” March 21) highlighted an important new safety initiative in Utah. We are proud that our Project ChildSafe program’s firearm safety kits are part of this effort, and we commend Rep....

Go read this article... BustleWhat Are Tunisia’s Gun Laws Like? It Has The Lowest Gun Ownership Rate In …BustleTo put that gun control context in perspective, let’s compare Tunisia with the U.S. The rate of gun ownership in Tunisia is 0.1 per 100 residents. In the...

Anti-gun violence advocates in Delaware County target site of straw purchasesThe Times Herald“We mean them no harm, we’re just talking about a code of conduct. We’re not trying to close them down,” said Fran Stier, a member of Heeding God’s Call, the faith-based...

Go read this article... Statesman JournalOregon Dems introduce gun background checks billStatesman JournalGun control advocates have tried unsuccessfully for years to expand Oregon’s background-check requirement to nearly all gun sales and transfers. They poured money...

Go read this article... KENS 5 TVBullets in backyards: neighbors concerned about Alamo Colleges gun rangeKENS 5 TVSOUTHWEST BEXAR COUNTY — The FBI has suspended use of a gun range in Southwest Bexar County after complaints from residents that deflected bullets...

…35 mph wind, luckily blowing straight toward the target. I was shooting off my 50-yard bench, sighting in my Sweetie’s 3-Gun Stag 3G competition rifle after refitting the now-repaired Swaro 1-6X in a Burris PEPR AR mount. Been a while since I shot this gun, and I’ve...

Go read this article... Scott Walker backpedaled after supporting Wisconsin gun-control billMcClatchy Washington BureauNow that Walker is preparing to runfor president, his flirtation with gun control could create an opportunity for competitors who have been more pure...

Valdosta Daily TimesLake Park’s senior citizens offered gun safety courseValdosta Daily TimesLAKE PARK — The Lake Park Chief of Police, James Breletic, and retired Sgt. Major Rusty McLeod, conducted the first gun safety class for senior citizens at Lake Park City Hall...

Deadline.comJohn Madden In Talks To Direct Gun-Control Drama ‘Ms. Sloane’Deadline.comEXCLUSIVE: Director John Madden, coming off the success of helming his sequel to The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, is in negotiations to direct Ms. Sloan, an original script from...

Go read this article... New York PostSyrian girl mistakes camera for gun in heartbreaking photoNew York PostThe horrors of the civil war in Syria are captured in this poignant photo of a frightened 4-year-old girl raising her hands in surrender — thinking that the...

Go read this article... NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthTexas Senate Approves Concealed Campus Carry Gun BillNBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthThe Texas Senate has given preliminary approval to allowing concealed handguns in college classrooms, a day after passing a measure allowing open...

Go read this article... The announcement of Elite Tactical Systems Group’s (ETS) impending entry into the 9mm Glock magazine market didn’t come with as much fanfare as the similarly timed Magpul Glock 17 magazine announcement. That is a shame because the ETS offering...

Man, the TBD end-of-season live streaming event on DRTV came off perfectly, thanks to Marshal Halloway, director Josh Hinkle, TBD producer Jeff Murray and the incredible crew of Winnercomm in Tulsa, not to mention my great cohosts Michael Janich and Mike Seeklander....

Fort Worth Star TelegramGun range aims to open big store in North Richland HillsFort Worth Star TelegramBodyguard Sports has announced that it will convert one of the city’s most-visible buildings — the former Home Depot Expo Design Center off Boulevard 26 — into an...

Hawaii News NowGun expert says marathon bombers fired 56 bullets at policeHawaii News NowDzhokhar Tsarnaev’s lawyers say it was Tamerlan who shot Collier and used the gun during the battle with police. Dzhokhar is charged in the bombings, in Collier’s shooting and in...

Go read this article... We’re testing a variety of birdshot sizes to see just how effective the are at indoor distances. We gun folk are exceptionally guilty of repeating hearsay and assuming it’s truth. You know how it works. If some hypothetical scenario gets...

Timothy Williams, 27, of Gainesville, approached ASO deputies and told them he fatally shot Gourdine to protect the woman.(snip)Court records in Alachua and Polk counties show Gourdine faced more than 30 criminal cases since 1996, but most of the charges were dropped....

Danbury News TimesSandy Hook cyclists embark on journey to end gun violenceDanbury News Times”At the sendoff rally, I witnessed an overpowering spirit and determination to take common-sense measures to end the scourge of gun violence in this country,” he said. “All of...

Go read this article... CBS LocalColorado GOP Moves To Repeal New Background Checks For GunsCBS LocalDENVER (AP) – Colorado Republicans notched a symbolic victory in the gun-control debate Tuesday, advancing legislation in the Senate that repeals new background check...

New Jerseys Gun Laws Are as Confusing as…National Review OnlineHoping to avoid alarming her, Josey-Davis stopped what he was doing, placed his gun quietly into the glove box, and, having been “distracted by a chain of events,” quickly forgot all about it. Later that...

KPHO PhoenixOn-duty Phoenix officer gets probation for pointing gun at driverKPHO PhoenixSweet reportedly thought the car was a threat, so he took police action and pulled him over and drew his gun. Sweet was in uniform but never got out of his van. Ruiz said he and...

Go read this article... Letter: Lawmakers must stop gun violenceDaily JournalPeople For Common Sense Gun Control are calling for action from Congress. We would like to see laws enacted that would make it much harder for guns to get into the wrong hands, and if they...

Billy Johnson from Amidst The Noise fame (you know, the guy who blew up the internet with the Choose Your Own Crime Stats video) launched a Kickstarter project today called Protecting Liberty. Here’s why you need to get on board. Back the Project Join me in backing...

Go read this article... Staunton News LeaderKids have their day at the gun clubStaunton News LeaderTogether they bowed their heads in a fire-warmed room of Shenandale Gun Club as Lennie Tolley led them in a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance. No sooner had the sun burned...

Go read this article... Community leaders plan march against gun violenceNews 12 BrooklynCommunity leaders are planning to hold a march against gun violence in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens. The neighborhood has seen three shootings in just the past week, causing many...

If you’re attending the NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Nashville, please come visit with me and others, including Katie Pavlich, Ted Nugent, Tom Gresham, Dana Loesch, Brad Thor, and John Lott on Friday, April 10th for a reception fundraiser sponsored by the...

Go read this article... Have you guys noticed all of the really nice BCG’s coming out lately? So much better than early 2013 when all you could find were junk BCG’s. I just happened to get my hands on one of the new Enhanced Nitride BCG’s from Fathom Arms​ and my...

Go read this article... The following is from NRA-ILA: This week, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and U.S. Representative Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) introduced “The Second Amendment Enforcement Act of 2015” in the U.S. Senate and House respectively. These bills would...

Go read this article... Appeals court to hear arguments on Md. gun-control lawWTNHRICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A federal appeals court will hear arguments on key provisions of Maryland’s sweeping gun-control law. The hearing is set for Wednesday before a three-judge panel of...

Go read this article... Appeals court hears arguments on Maryland gun-control lawBaltimore SunAppeals court in Virginia hears arguments on Maryland gun-control law. RICHMOND, Va. — A federal appeals court will hear arguments on key provisions of Maryland’s sweeping...

Go read this article... Breitbart NewsSan Fran Pot Dispensaries Donate to Gun Buyback ProgramBreitbart NewsA group of San Francisco medical marijuana dispensaries helped local law enforcement with its gun buyback program on Saturday by contributing thousands of...

When choosing a backup or deep concealment firearm, one of the many tradeoffs is often a lack of usable sights. Adding a laser sight helps, but often changes the gun’s profile and making it less able to be concealed as originally intended. For those that prefer the...

He starred in Grand Theft Auto. Now, he’s in an anti-gun ad. Let the bickering …Washington Post (blog)Now, Luke has a new starring role: He’s a gun store manager in a clever new ad from States United to Prevent Gun Violence. The gun-control advocacy group set up a...

Democrats are up in arms over the ATF’s decision to forgo — for now — its proposed ban on M855 ammo. New York Democrat Rep. Steve Israel’s office sent out a press statement condemning the ATF and demanding the bureau “reevaluate the decision and immediately ban 5.56...

Go read this article... Clint Smith talks about self defense in the home. You need more than a gun, when you have to defend yourself from intruders, in your home. Good judgement is key. …read more Related

Las Vegas Review-JournalGun bills progress in Nevada LegislatureLas Vegas Review-JournalFrom left center, Nevada Sens. David Parks, Ben Kieckhefer and Mark Lipparelli walk to the Governor’s office following opening day ceremonies at the Legislative Building in Carson...

Go read this article... 2015-03-23T00:00:00Z Let common sense prevail with reasonable gun control …STLtoday.comGun control proposals to limit the size of guns and ammunition magazines do not impinge on a person’s right to own guns for personal protection or hunting....

Go read this article... RE Factor Tactical just introduced their new Deployable SSE Duffle Bag. This is a duffel bag that packs into a small package so that it can be kept tucked away until you need it. The Deployable SSE Duffle Bag is available in 2 sizes: small and...

Go read this article... SCAR owners must be ecstatic to see the arrival of Kinetic Development Group, a manufacturer devoted entirely to developing accessories for the FN SCAR (at least initially). Their latest piece of SCAR kit is the SAS or Scar Adaptable Stick...

USA TODAYGabriella Giffords meets with Christie on gun violenceUSA TODAYTRENTON, N.J. — Former Democratic Rep. Gabriella Giffords, who was shot in the head by a mentally disturbed gunman in 2011, met Wednesday with Republican Gov. Chris Christie in her bid to have New...

For several reasons, I prefer to carry concealed in the appendix position. I know it’s not for everyone, but it’s what works best for me when concealment is necessary. If you’re new to appendix carry, or just curious about the carry method, this video from Reid...

Go read this article... Make sure that your AK won’t fire if you flip the safety up too high. If the safety isn’t notched properly, it will trip the disconnector and release the hammer. …read more Related

Go read this article... 2 killed, 16 wounded in Chicago weekend gun violenceChicago Sun-TimesTwo men were killed and at least 16 other people have been wounded in shootings across the city since Friday afternoon. A man was shot to death Saturday afternoon in the...

WHDH-TVPolice: Teen with Loaded Gun, Drugs, Money Arrested Outside Milton High SchoolBoston.comA 19-year-old Watertown man was arrested Wednesday outside Milton High School with a loaded handgun, drugs, alcohol, and a “significant” amount of cash, according to police....

Go read this article... The caller confronted the subject as he ran back toward the Honda Accord and this subject made physical contact with the victim. The victim produced a handgun and ordered the subjects to freeze. The passenger subject then started to close the...

Go read this article... NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthStudents & Professors Sound Off On “Campus Carry” Gun BillCBS LocalARLINGTON (CBSDFW.COM) – The Texas Senate is on its way to approving a bill allowing guns on college campuses. The vote came despite opposition from a...

Go read this article... Quentin Defense has just introduced a new 18″ Fluted 5.56 Match Grade Barrel. The new barrel has a Black Nitride finish also known as QPQ, Melonite, etc. which is a surface treatment that actually changes the surface of the metal making it...

Like the title says, the Remington Defense Division will be selling their special operations type weapons, to the general public. You’re going to need a lot of funding though. The MSRP on the Remington M2010 bolt action sniper rifle, in … Continue reading → …read more...

KARACHI (PPI): An alleged dacoit was shot and injured in area of Landhi here on Saturday. One, Zakir, aged about 25, son of Ghulam Nabi, was shot and injured by unidentified persons in area of Chawal Godam Landhi Morr.More Here …read more Related

Photo courtesy of TownHall Last week the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms announced they would not move forward at this time with a ban on common AR-15 5.56 M855 “green tip” ammunition. Citizens submitted more than 80,000 comments to ATF about the proposal, the...

Go read this article... After you have made the decision to allow your staff to carry while at work. Before everyone straps on a holster, the next steps you need to take are to develop an in-store carry policy. …read more Related

…which is hard, considering that contractors are working outside the Secret Hidden Bunker II and today is all power tools, all the time. Newt is not happy. Arf! I spent yesterday filming public service announcements on gun safety…not hard work, but sort of a grinder....

Go read this article... CLEVELAND, Ohio – A 52-year-old man who fatally shot his neighbor after a front-yard fight about leaves and debris was found not guilty Wednesday by a Cuyahoga Common Pleas Court judge. Andre Jackson of Bedford Heights was charged with murder...

A concealed handgun carrier saved numerous people, when he responded to a man that started shooting inside Falah Barbershop, in west Philadelphia. He put and end to it, by actively engaging the culprit, and shooting him “multiple times in the … Continue reading →...

Diana McLeod escapes from a wrist grab from J.R. Crosby, an instructor for Sarasota’s tactical training firm Advanced Defensive Concepts, while Kim Wheeler and Stacey Tucker watch the demonstration, during a recent women’s self-defense class.LEE WILLIAMS / STAFF PHOTO...

Gun Control Advocates Will Deliver Petition Calling For Emily Miller’s FiringDCist.comEmily Miller, the chief investigative reporter for Fox’s Washington affiliate WTTG, doesn’t have many fans in gun control advocacy. In fact, most gun-control advocates want her...

Lee’s note: Fresh from his 2nd Place/$100,000 finish in Dubai, Bill McGuire will be at Ancient Oak Gun Club next month, available for personal lessons. Here’s the release from Ancient Oak: Bill will be here for a limited time to give lessons starting on Wednesday,...

Breitbart NewsGun Control Proposal: Buying Guns a Privilege, Not a RightBreitbart NewsOn Wednesday, Oregon lawmakers will discuss a gun control proposal that outlaws all private gun sales except those between “close relatives,” and that makes sales between “close...

Salt Lake TribuneTo curb child suicides, Utah offers gun locksSalt Lake Tribune(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Highway patrolman Todd Royce demonstrates a cable-style gun lock at a press conference at the Department of Public Safety, Thursday, March 19,...

Go read this article... But Foster didn’t stop there. He was making sure this thief didn’t get away. “I took my gun and told him I was going to hold him at gunpoint ’til they got here. But when he came out he jumped in the car and took off. I shot his back tires out...

Go read this article... Allegheny County authorities stand by anonymous gun buyback programsTribune-ReviewThe Boilermakers Local 154 and the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office collected 47 guns this year during Guns for Opportunity events in Braddock and McKees Rocks....

Christian Science MonitorGun control advocates lose another round with departure of ATF chiefChristian Science MonitorBy a margin of 52 percent to 46 percent, Americans say protecting the rights of gun owners is more important than gun control, according to a survey...

Military.com: But the Marine Corps and the Army’s decision to use two separate types of 5.56mm ammo is not a simple oversight. The Army adopted the M855A1 in 2010 after years of struggling to find a lead-free replacement for the Cold-War era M855. In recent years,...