Meet the New Glock 43

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...

PA: CCW Holder Saves Lives in Barbershop Gunfight

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...

Kids Or Not, Secure Your Guns!

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....

Oregon Dems introduce gun background checks bill – Statesman Journal

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...

Mizzable Afternoon on the Range…

…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...

Elite Tactical Systems Group Glock 19 Magazines

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...

GREAT TBD Streaming Event!!!

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....

Mad Gun Science: Is Birdshot Effective at Indoor Distances?

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...

FL: Fatal Shooting seems Justified

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....

Colorado GOP Moves To Repeal New Background Checks For Guns – CBS Local

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 Online

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...

Letter: Lawmakers must stop gun violence – Daily Journal

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...

Protecting Liberty

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...

Kids have their day at the gun club – Staunton News Leader

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...

Community leaders plan march against gun violence – News 12 Brooklyn

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...

The Perfect Storm Guest Lineup

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...

First Impressions – Fathom Arms Enhanced Nitride BCG

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...

Federal Gun Bill Would Restore the Right to Bear Arms in Washington DC

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...

Appeals court to hear arguments on Md. gun-control law – WTNH

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...

LaserLyte Mighty Mouse Laser

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...

Dems Still Aiming for Ammo Ban

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...

Good Judgment Must Accompany A Gun By The Bedside

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

Gun bills progress in Nevada Legislature – Las Vegas Review-Journal

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...

RE Factor Tactical Deployable SSE Duffle Bag

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...

Kinetic Development Group SAS – Scar Adaptable Stock System

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...

Gabriella Giffords meets with Christie on gun violence – USA TODAY

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...

Appendix Carry Draw

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...

mattv2099 Public Service Announcement: Check Your AK Safety

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

TX: Car Burglary Suspect Wounded

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...

New!! Quentin Defense 18″ Fluted 5.56 Match Barrel – Intro Price

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...

Remington Defense Division Selling To The Public

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: Alledged Dacoit Shot

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

ATF Takes Notice Of Legislation Introduced To Ban Any Future Ammo Ban

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...

In-Store Firearm Carry—Much More than a Belt and Holster

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

Saturday Musings…

…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....

OH: Andre Jackson found Not Guilty without Jury Trial

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...

Concealed Carrier Engages Bad Guy And Saves Lives

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 →...

Column: No frills self-defense program is specifically for women

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...

World Sporting Clay Champ Bill McGuire giving personal lessons next month

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,...

To curb child suicides, Utah offers gun locks – Salt Lake Tribune

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,...

AL: Police Praise man who shot Burglar's Tires

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...

Army And Marine Corps On M855 Ammunition

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,...

Koch Tools Kulprit

Koch Tools makes some of the slickest pocket tools around. These cool little widgets typically offer a variety of tool functions, look innocuous, and manage to pack in some last ditch self-defense potential. Their latest design, the Kulprit will be available tonight...

“You are probably breaking the law right now”

Glenn Reynolds, makes his point very clear, about the problem with unfair modern regulatory laws. He even offers solutions which are usually in short supply. Even though the article, doesn’t specifically mention firearms, it certainly does apply. There are numerous …...

5 things to know about Oregon's gun-control bill – Mail Tribune

Go read this article... Mail Tribune5 things to know about Oregon’s gun-control billMail TribuneSALEM — An Oregon Senate committee will hear public testimony this week on a proposal by gun-control advocates to require a background check any time someone sells or gives...

Tune Up Your Gun Handling

Over the past 20 years I’ve taught everything from NRA Basic Pistol, to Texas CHL, to Defensive Pistol Skills to students with a wide range of skill, experience, and prior training. As a competition shooter and customer of commercial ranges, I’ve had the opportunity...

House Bill Would Give Tax Break To Gun Buyers, Club Members – CBS Local

Go read this article... Creative Loafing TampaHouse Bill Would Give Tax Break To Gun Buyers, Club MembersCBS LocalTALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/AP) — The Florida Legislature has its sights on a tax breaks for gun buyers and skeet shooting club members. A tax cut package...

Ripstop by the Roll Offering A-TACS Camo Mesh

Go read this article... We are really digging the variety of options offered by Ripstop by the Roll with the capability to purchase the material you need by the yard. They are now offering A-TACS AU, FG, and LE Mesh for your DIY projects or for mass productions. Pick...

More Chris Christie On Guns

News from the great Northeast: Gabby Giffords, the former Arizona congresswoman who survived being shot in the head by a disturbed gunman in 2011, met with New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on Wednesday as part of a push for state legislators to pass stronger laws to...

U.S. Army SWIR Camouflage Solution for Standard Fabrics

Go read this article... Why bother developing a camouflage optimized to be concealed by advanced night vision devices, when you can just have the industry develop technology to conceal any pattern/color being utilized. The U.S. Army is looking to the industry on...

Letter: Column on gun control 'disrespectful' – Iowa State Daily

Go read this article... Letter: Column on gun control ‘disrespectful’Iowa State DailyOn Wednesday, The Daily posted an article in the Opinion section titled, “New Iowa firearm laws miss the mark”. The article attempted to influence public opinion into hating the gun...

North Texas Lawmaker Aims To Limit Gun-Free Zones

Gun-free zones at schools, bars, sporting events, hospitals and churches would be largely obsolete if Rep. Drew Springer has his way. Springer, R-Muenster, has authored a bill — laid out Tuesday before a House committee — that he hopes eliminates most restrictions on...

State Senator Circumvents Bloomberg In Nevada With SB 240

Senate Bill 240, introduced by Senate Majority leader Michael Roberson, would allow for free background checks for private party gun sales. Thus circumventing the push for “universal background checks,” by the Michael Bloomberg astroturf groups, such as “Everytown for...

Exploding gun safes?

A friend recently passed along a post from an attorneys-only website where lawyers can solicit help from each other, such as finding the right expert witnesses. An attorney is preparing a lawsuit against a gun safe manufacturer who installed a series a halogen puck...

Review: Ruger’s LCRX-3 Polymer. 38

It’s difficult to do anything truly new in the world of handgun design. Since the days of Carl Walther and John Browning, the great innovations have not been in mechanical function, which in many ways peaked in the 1930s, but in materials. For some brief highlights,...

TX: Man Retreats to Apt, Shoots Assailant

Police said the victim was with several other people when he got into an argument with another man in the group who lived at the complex. When the argument escalated into a fight, the resident went into his apartment. The other man followed him and apparently tried to...

California Campaign Targets Illegal Gun Purchases

Go read this article... As part of an ongoing national effort to help deter illegal “straw” purchases of firearms, the NSSF is reminding the public in the Oakland and Richmond, Calif. area that there are stiff penalties. …read more Related

Gun Nuts Reviews: Smith & Wesson 325PD

In the early to mid-2000s, everyone was screaming for lighter carry guns. For a number of reasons, Smith & Wesson decided it would be awesome to offer some of their very popular L-frame and N-frame models with scandium frames and titanium cylinders, resulting in...

Would You Take Investment Advice from Snoop Dogg?

To combat the gun violence he once glorified in his “music,” Snoop Dogg wants you to dump your investments in companies that manufacture guns. How’s that for irony? Snoop’s career is replete with music that glorifies lowlife thuggery, drug use, the abuse of women,...

LUCID P7 4X Weapons Optic

Go read this article... The new P7 4X Weapons Optic from LUCID Optics of Wyoming is designed to deliver top-shelf performance at an affordable price.The LUCID P7 was developed in response to requests for a 4X magnified optic and is built around crystal clear 30mm...

A Brief History of Gun Control in the United States

Go read this article... From before the United States was even formed to today, learn the major gun control legislation passed and its effects on US gun owners. The history of gun control in the United States of America is embodied by a climate of fear and necessity....

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