If you’d like to read some of my work on country music from the Old Days, you now have a great opportunity! THE COUNTRY MUSIC READER, assembled and annotated by Travis D. Stimeling, himself an author of note and Assistant Professor of Music History at West Virginia...

Go read this article... You may remember that X Products developed a grappling hook for their Can Cannon. When it was announced, I stated that it was as if they were getting all their cool ideas from 8 year old me. Now they have shown the prototype for their Net...

Go read this article... Letter: Gun control ineffectiveAlbany Democrat HeraldIn reaction President Obama and Congress proposed gun-control legislation including background checks for all private sales. Their initiatives failed and would have proved useless concerning...

From Tooele Shooting Supplies’ FB Page: Got a couple of the new Taurus Curve pistols today. Before they arrived, someone from Taurus called us to tell them we couldn’t sell them, and had to send them back to the factory… due to issues they refused to discuss. Source:...

New York Times (blog)ArtsBeat | ‘Better Call Saul’ Recap: A Chimp With a Machine GunNew York Times (blog)The dramatic high point of “Pimento,” and of the entire season of “Better Call Saul” thus far, is the revelation that Chuck has actively blocked the career of his...

Sen. Rubio, Rep. Jordan propose repealing DC gun control lawsWashington PostIf embraced by Republican leaders of the House and Senate, the legislation could force a Second Amendment showdown with President Obama by pushing the needle on gun control far to the right on...

B. Todd Jones, at the center of controversy over his agency’s proposed ban of widely used AR-15 M855 “green tip” ammunition, announced March 20 he is resigning as Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to accept a job in the private...

Go read this article... cleveland.comRep. Jim Jordan’s gun legislation gets more attention with Sen. Marco Rubio on …cleveland.comJim Jordan of Champaign County and his conservative colleagues in Congress have introduced legislation that would repeal gun control laws...

Go read this article... Pro-gun group sues Lower Merion over “chilling” guns-in-parks ordinancePhilly.comAN ONGOING BATTLE over a Philadelphia suburb’s ordinance regulating guns in parks could wind up in court, after a pro-gun group last week filed a lawsuit against...

Go read this article... A Senate committee in Oregon is going to hear public testimony this week, on a proposal for Michael Bloomberg “universal background checks,” that we all know would have a slimmer chance without his billions. It mandates that residents go...

Go read this article... DesMoinesRegister.comSenate Democrats seek consensus on gun legislationDesMoinesRegister.com”I am still trying to get consensus from folks, from everybody,” he said. “I am still working with law enforcement and gun groups and constituents who...

PennLive.comHarrisburg police: ‘Each gun we take off the street is one less shooting’PennLive.comHarrisburg police arrested Javar Geter, 21, Wednesday night after a traffic stop for allegedly having a gun illegally tucked in his waistband and heroin and a small amount...

The Texas Senate passed an open carry bill on Tuesday, 17 March, 2015. The bill removes restrictions on the open carry of weapons that dates back to reconstruction, when radical Republicans changed the Texas Constitution to disarm former confederates, and which...

Mating season for turkeys starts sometime between February and April, which also happens to be the best time to hunt them. Turkeys are second only to deer as the most popular big game species pursued by American hunters, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife...

WJAC JohnstownNew program will curb gun violence, drugs in Cambria CountyWJAC JohnstownJOHNSTOWN, Pa. — The United States Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania made a stop in Cambria County Thursday to announce a new program that’s also being implemented...

Go read this article... WCPOCARTOON: Gun violence in Cincinnati means a new kind of March MadnessWCPOCINCINNATI — March Madness is in full swing for basketball fans, but so is gun violence for the people living in Cincinnati. Since March 20, 14 shootings have taken...

Go read this article... If you’ve been hoping for a sale on Rainier Arms barrels, this is your deal! Rainier Arms has built their reputation on their unwavering push to offer only the highest quality components available which is exemplified in their complete line of...

There are a ton of accessories and modifications available out there for your self-defense handgun. Some are useful, but let’s be honest — there’s a lot of stuff you can do to your gun that’s not really going to make any measurable difference. But if you’re looking...

Go read this article... Medina County GazetteLocal police back gun replica ban introduced to Ohio LegislatureMedina County GazettePolice agencies in Medina County say they support legislation in Ohio that would ban all BB guns and other gun replicas that could be...

Go read this article... Gun Debate Primed To Heat Up Again At LegislatureCBS LocalThe move to expand access is a big departure from the last time gun legislation heated up in Minnesota. Gun rights advocates packed the Capitol in 2013 as Democrats tried and failed to...

Photo courtesy of WPTV Martin County Sheriff William Snyder says a man shot two people in self defense as reported by WPTV. On Tuesday night, the sheriff says, Joshua Anderson of Port St. Lucie was fishing underneath the Jensen Beach Causeway. While fishing, Anderson...

MLive.comPolice report on Kalamazoo school gun incident details day of tension, frustrationMLive.comKALAMAZOO, MI — The 16-year-old who accidentally fired a handgun in a Loy Norrix High School bathroom is linked to a street gang and stole the gun from his father,...

DesMoinesRegister.comGun bill will improve safety for childrenDesMoinesRegister.comTo Bishop Alan Scarfe, Bishop Julius C. Trimble, and Cheryl Thomas (Iowans For Gun Safety): [“Bishops believe gun bill threatens safety,” March 16] Your wording, while accurate, is...

Sandy Hook Riders For Gun Control To Stop In RidgefieldThe Daily VoiceRIDGEFIELD, Conn. — Ridgefield will be one of the stops along the way for Team 26, as they cycle to Washington, D.C. to raise awareness about the need for gun safety and control and to honor all the...

Go read this article... OregonLive.comTeen fired gun outside East Precinct because gang member was picking on his …OregonLive.comThe mother of the 16-year-old accused of firing a gun outside Portland Police Bureau’s East Precinct Saturday night said her son had come...

AberdeenNews.comMy Favorite Gun: SoDak Sports owner has a hard time choosing just oneAberdeenNews.com“I really like the craftsmanship or how a gun is built and designed,” he said. “When it comes to shotguns, for example, you have all the different woods, such as birch...

FortuneGuns are barreling back, thanks to womenFortuneThe FBI’s most recent NICS report (National Instant Criminal Background Check System), which tracks background checks and thus reflects gun demand, showed an 8.4% rise year over year in January. And January 2015...

Go read this article... Local 10Police: 1 killed while handling gun, smoking marijuanaLocal 10One person was killed Saturday night when a gun that three men were handling discharged in a parking lot at 3051 W. 76th Street. Police said the three were smoking marijuana...

It is that time of year again- time to shoot BULLPUPS! WHEN:Saturday September 19th, 20159am to 5WHERE:The Site Training 11311 S. Skunk Hollow RoadMount Carroll, IL 61053COST: FREE!!!!We are bumping things up a notch and have moved to The Site Training facility in...

NJ.comJersey City mayor, Newtown rabbi to speak at gun violence forum at FDUNJ.comJersey City Mayor Steve Fulop will be one of four speakers at an education program on gun violence solutions being held at Fairleigh Dickinson University Thursday night. Fulop, a member...

Go read this article... Aero Precision (AP) just officially announced their partnership with Ballistic Advantage (BA). AP acquired a majority stake in the barrel maker and BA will now operate as a subsidiary of AP. With Aero Precision’s quality AR-15 and AR-10...

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 83, El Mustachio. – This episode we talk about the FG-42, Patriot playing cards, ZK-22, Geissele AK...

CBS LocalStudent Arrested For Bringing Gun to Ventura HighNBC Southern CaliforniaA student at Ventura High School was arrested for bringing a gun to campus, authorities said Tuesday afternoon. The student brought the gun to the school in at 2 N. Catalina St.,...

Democrats are pressing new legislation in the House that would ban forms of armor-piercing ammunition. Rep. Eliot Engel (D-N.Y.) is pushing the Armor Piercing Bullets Act followingthe Obama administration’s decision earlier this week to withdraw a controversial...

Go read this article... KSDKFamily holds rally to end gun violenceKSDKBoth deaths were related to gun violence. Now Miller, her daughter, and other family members and friends are gathering monthly to hold a Rally Against Gun Violence. “It makes us feel better knowing...

Adaptive Tactical, LLC, manufacturers of innovative firearm stocks, magazines, conversion kits, and accessories is proud to announce the release of its EX Performance Adjustable M4-Style Stock for the AR15/M4 Carbine Platforms. The EX Performance Adjustable M4-Style...

Go read this article... Where self-defense is not recognized as a right.Skopje. Several lawyers have offered free services to 75-year-old Ljubomir Mitev from the village Kojkovo, who was sentenced for murder, Macedonian Vecer daily writes. The elderly man was accused...

Can you believe we have been doing “Into the Fray” for a year? It seems like just 52 weeks ago we set up a camera in front of three canvas tarps! Well, I for one am calling this little experiment a success and now it is time to grow. We have already gone from tan...

Go read this article... The Texas Senate has given preliminary approval to allowing licensed open carry of handguns in the state. The first major gun-rights vote of the legislative session came Monday after more than two hours of debate. A final vote to send the bill...

Go read this article... Taking Mental Health Out Of The Gun Violence DebateKUNMJosh Horwitz is with the Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence out of D.C. “When you consider someone like Loughner, who shot [Congresswoman] Gabby Giffords in Tucson, we can debate what...

Go read this article... We can appreciate the concern for the safety of all Law Enforcement Officers. The majority are going above and beyond to ensure the safety of citizens at every level. However, the use of their deaths while in the line of duty to drive gun...

Go read this article... If you read JTT, you have already seen several interesting prototypes that are in the works at UW Gear. In their most recent video, John at UW Gear gives the lowdown on some of the upcoming gear. …read more Related

It’s Wheel Gun Wednesday! This series is devoted to exploring the deeper issues of using a revolver for self-defense – both the good and the bad. Today I’m continuing the “Quest for the Ideal Carry Revolver” that I started last month. Be sure to check out part one if...

My family and I many times had the pleasure of observing the A-10s at Myrtle Beach when we visited. The A-10s have since left, an orphaned aircraft because the fly boys want to be cool and fly an aircraft that looks and sounds sexy. Well, here is some news for the fly...

Go read this article... Why Michael Bloomberg’s latest push for gun control is all wrongFox NewsMichael Bloomberg is spending tens of millions of dollars trying to convince state legislatures to support restrictive gun control laws. From television and newspaper ads,...

Advertise here with BSABelow is the recent press release from the ATF being confirmed by the NSSF. You can see it here: http://www.atf.gov/press/releases/2015-03-021015-advisory-notice-those-commenting-armor-piercing-ammunition-exemption-framework.html This is great...

Go read this article... Those with concealed handgun permits in Texas, could be able to open carry, if SB 17 is passed and signed into law. The governor looks like he’s ready to sign it. I’m warming up my signing pen: Texas Legislature Ready … Continue reading → …read...

NOLA.comRobert Durst had gun when arrested, attorneys ‘frustrated’ he may be charged …NOLA.comAttorneys for Robert Durst, subject of HBO’s ‘The Jinx,’ say they are “frustrated” with local authorities who are considering filing charges against the real estate scion in...

Iowa gun bill progressesKIMT 3Also, if this measure goes through, those wanting to purchase a gun will no longer have to wait. Iowa’s current three day waiting period for a handgun permit would be abolished, which the sheriff believes, would clear up some...

Go read this article... Arizona Action Alert: Help Block Federal Gun Control, Support SB1330Tenth Amendment Center (blog)Arizona SB1330 would effectively block any new federal gun control measures. It was approved in the state senate by a 17-12 margin on March 11. It...

The internet is awash with rumors regarding Glock’s new pistol, allegedly named the Glock 43. Most speculation is that the Glock 43 will be the long-awaited single-stack 9mm to compete with the very popular Smith & Wesson Shield. This is allegedly a leaked photo...

Take it from an old partisan, learn to shoot left-handed! – Russian survivor of the siege of Leningrad I don’t know about all of you, but my support-side shooting sucks. I practice it, just not nearly enough. However, we run support-side drills regularly in our...

Photo courtesy of NRA The campaign by Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America (Mom’s Demand Action) against concealed carry on campuses (“campus carry”) has gotten the attention of a rape survivor, but not the kind they may have hoped for. IJR reports that on the...

Jim Jefferies at Gilda’s LaughFest: Bill Cosby, infant death, gun control all …LaughspinWhile Jefferies ranted on hot-button topics — gun control, anti-vaccination parents, religion, sex — the caustic comedian, who downed about three pints of alcohol during his set...

Go read this article... A bill to repeal the state’s 15 round magazine capacity limit is on the move. The repeal bill cleared the Senate Judiciary Committee 3-2. It may not get approval in the House, because of gun prohibitionists, but it’s a start. … Continue reading...

Go read this article... In debating gun rights on social media, it’s not hard to find a fight. The anti-gun left quickly descend to name calling and penis analogies. The hard part is to stay above the fray and to avoid stooping to their level. A generous helping of...

Parents eager to carry both a baby and a gun on their bodies can now attend a class to show them how it’s done.Melody Lauer, a mom of three who is a certified gun safety instructor recently led an unusual three-hour workshop, titled “Babywearing and Carrying,” at...

A 22-year-old Henrico County man’s 17-month fight to establish his innocence in the shooting death of his father came to an end Thursday in a flood of tears, relief and thanks.“The court finds you not guilty,” Henrico Circuit Judge Gary A. Hicks concluded, setting in...

Go read this article... We told you about the BG-18 Reduced Angle Rifle Grip and the BGV-KM KeyMod Vertical Grip earlier this year. Those items are now available to order from TangoDown. They will begin shipping on Monday and dealers should have them soon. …read more...

Go read this article... Shooters have been using bean bags as barrier rests for years. Some even go so far as to bungee cord the bag to the fore end of their rifle or their bipod so that the bag moves quickly and easily with the rile. The BT53 SILO seeks to downsize...

Fox News: SALT LAKE CITY – Two Utah peace officers have been suspended without pay over a risque video shoot featuring bikini-clad women firing high-powered weapons. The Utah Department of Public Safety imposed the discipline in December on Rob Wilkinson, a Utah...

fox8.comJuvenile shoots off gun as he runs from policefox8.comAt around 9:45 this morning, a Cuyahoga County Protective Services Officer flagged down a police sergeant to say that she believed a young male on Golden Avenue near East 83rd Street was carrying a gun....

Go read this article... Two Very Different PSAs Promote Gun ControlPRNewserStates United to Prevent Gun Violence, or the major gun control non-profit NOT involving former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, went to unusual lengths to promote its policy goals with Grey’s...

Go read this article... DNAinfo’Save Our Streets’ Program Expands to Tackle Gun Violence in Bed-StuyDNAinfoThe former gang leader now heads Save Our Streets Bed-Stuy, a recently established anti-gun violence program that provides a support system for at-risk...

Go read this article... Guns.comMalloy: No appetite for more gun control following final report on NewtownGuns.comMalloy, pointing out that the state adopted among the strongest gun control packages in the country during the 2013 legislative session, declined to...

Mossberg’s MVP Patrol is ready for addition of accessories, like suppressors. Having caught the suppressor bug, I’ve wanted to check out a bolt-action .308 that’s compact enough to handle the extra length and weight of a silencer, yet still remain portable and handy....

Investigators say Joyner burst into Winfree’s mobile home just before 7:30 p.m. Feb. 2 and a fight ensued in which Joyner, armed with a hunting knife, cut Winfree on the hand. According to the report, Winfree was able to push Joyner out of the house, but when Joyner...

I have been watching the drama in Idaho, as grassroots activists attempt to get constitutional carry passed in the state. You would think that this would be easy; Idaho is a gun friendly state. You would be wrong. While Idaho has done a number of reforms in recent...

AmmoLand.comPro Gun Montanans Offer A New Referendum – ‘Gun Owners Access To Justice …AmmoLand.comMissoula, MT –(Ammoland.com)- Representative Matthew Monforton, a gun-friendly attorney from Bozeman, has introduced HB 598. This bill is for a statutory referendum,...

Go read this article... MLive.comAnn Arbor schools ‘very concerned’ about gun incident at Pioneer HighMLive.comAnn Arbor Public Schools officials are “very concerned” about a Thursday incident involving a man openly carrying a gun into a school and plan to review...

Go read this article... Woman, boyfriend wounded after gun in purse goes offWTOPBASSETT, Va. (AP) — Police say a woman and her boyfriend were wounded when a gun in her purse discharged. The incident occurred Saturday afternoon as the couple sat in a vehicle outside a...

Blackwatch2: “If we as Christians put more faith in Smith & Wesson than we do in God, then we’ve got a problem,” Jackson said,,,,,,, Well, substitute the words Smith & Wesson with fire extinguisher or fire sprinklers. I’ll bet the state representative put her...

Go read this article... Western JournalismArizona State Senate Passes Bill Rejecting Federal Gun Control LawsWestern JournalismThe Grand Canyon State bucked President Obama’s federal gun control policy on Tuesday, signaling a significant victory for the Second...

Photo courtesy of blacklisted news The White House is trying to get 5.56 “armor piercing” rounds classified as “cop killer” bullets. But there’s only one problem: no cop has ever been killed by the “green-tipped” AR-15 ammunition. Still, the President claims that...

Huffington Post: Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) is a self-described “law-abiding gun owner, hunter, card-carrying life member of the National Rifle Association and Second Amendment advocate.” But on Thursday, he said he “strongly” opposes an NRA-backed bill in West...

They had it. They watched it. Then they lost it. Now, the public can’t have it. That’s a quick summary of my attempts to get a video from the Sarasota County Parks Department. As part of my reporting into problems at Knight’s Trail Park rifle and pistol ranges, I made...

Wyoming seemed posed to repeal many of the gun free zones that have accumulated in the state over years of special pleadings, especially by the powerful eduction lobby. HB0114 passed the house with an overwhelming 42 to 17 vote. With a lopsided 26 Republicans to 4...

Go read this article... GOP-Controlled State Legislatures Passing Wave Of Bills Expanding Gun RightsHuffington PostIf the bill succeeds, the more than 800,000 Texans who have a concealed handgun license would be able to exhibit their guns in a shoulder or waist...

Go read this article... Breitbart NewsAP Cites Pro-Gun Control Survey to Show Americans Losing Interest in GunsBreitbart NewsFor example, those behind the GSS survey appear to have strong pro-gun control leanings. The Crime Prevention Research Center (CPRC) reports...

Go read this article... Toledo BladePolice warn of toy gun encountersToledo Blade“When somebody holds a gun to your head, you obey every demand and hope you don’t die,” Ms. Scott said. Toledo police Monday spoke about the danger of toy guns to about 40 people gathered...

Go read this article... How many of you out there in reader-land have a knife on you right now? Carrying a knife every day as a normal part of life has been pretty common behavior for a significant chunk of human history. Think about it: Your grandfather’s grandfather...

Kansas City Star (blog)Gun nuts on the loose in Missouri and Kansas nowKansas City Star (blog)Some gun nuts are running loose in Missouri and Kansas, pushing laws that threaten to make both states more dangerous places to live. Missouri House Rep. Eric Burlison, a...

Go read this article... Guns.comGun control champion Sen. Bob Menendez could face corruption charges…Guns.comA lawmaker noted for his outspoken support of gun control legislation, U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-New Jersey) is under federal investigation for his...

Go read this article... Sandy Hook Commission Recommends Useless Gun ControlPatriot PostThe Sandy Hook Commission, charged with preventing another mass shooting from ever happening again, released its final report that recommended gun control so unpalatable even...

Go read this article... Pro-Gun Group Launches Ad Campaign to Stop Ammo BanNewsmaxA pro-gun group is fighting the Obama administration’s plan to ban armor-piercing bullets and has launched a television ad as part of that effort. The advertising campaign is being...

Go read this article... FREESTONE COUNTY – The Freestone County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a home invasion near Teague early Monday morning that left a suspected robber dead and the resident in critical condition. Two teens are also in custody.More Here...

Go read this article... Mad In America“Regulating the Intersection of Health Care and Gun Control”Mad In AmericaOn RegBlog, attorney Charles Kels analyzes the nature and impacts of recent legislation aimed at requiring health care providers to disclose mental health...

Go read this article... Gun Test: Franchi AspireDaily CallerThe other part of the receiver lock up is a receiver-wide bolt at the bottom of the frame, which moves into lugs milled into the bottom of the monobloc upon closing the gun. The ejectors worked flawlessly for...

New York Daily NewsNut in ‘Surrounded by Nuts’ shirt busted for brandishing gunNew York PostA man wearing an M&M’s T-shirt that says “Surrounded by Nuts” was busted at the Port Authority on Monday night for pointing a loaded gun at another guy during an argument,...

Earlier today, Glock posted this picture on their Facebook page, with the caption “This Spring”. They said nothing else about it. Well, if you’re like me, you’re hoping that this could mean a super special new spring to fit in the Glock unicorn singlestack 9mm pistol...

Go read this article... The National Shooting Sports Foundation is pleased to announce that Smith & Wesson has agreed to sponsor NSSF’s 2015 Retailer Seminar series at the Platinum level. …read more Related

Photo courtesy of CTV News When asked about new firearms legislation at an event in Saskatoon, Prime Minister Stephen Harper said there are too many restrictions on gun ownership, which he added is important for the livelihoods of rural people, recreation and personal...

Go read this article... AmmoLand Shooting Sports NewsWhite House: Ammo Ban Delayed, BUT Obama Still Committed to Gun ControlAmmoLand Shooting Sports NewsWashington DC – -(Ammoland.com)- One day after the AR-15 ammo ban was delayed, White House spokesman Josh Earnest...

Go read this article... The Conservative Treehouse does some excellent reporting here. The fact that the anti-police activists there are trying to distance themselves from him is a good sign. * Public information turned him in.* Weapon recovered w/ matching...

Go read this article... Lets face it VICE is covering topics in a way you are simply not going to see it on the nightly news or pretty much any other media source. Sure they may get touchy feely or slant the story in a manner that doesn’t suit your taste, but hell you...

Yesterday while working, a bunch of coworkers and I responded to a shooting that took place in an apartment complex, one that we visit on a fairly regular basis. This was by no means the first shooting in this complex, BUT this one was definitely different. All the...

Breitbart NewsFake Movie Posters Mock Liam Neeson for Gun Control HypocrisyBreitbart NewsAs Breitbart News reported on September 12, Neeson said he “is totally for gun control in the US.” He said the gun culture in the US is “crazy,” complained about the number of...

CBS LocalGovernor: No ‘Appetite’ For More Gun Control In ConnecticutCBS LocalHARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Two years after the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut’s governor said he doubts the state legislature has the “appetite” to take up...

SB 347 is a gun law reform bill that removes restrictions on carrying weapons from people who can legally own guns. It does *not* eliminate the West Virginia concealed carry permit, it simply makes the permit optional while in West Virginia. It has become the focus of...

The Iowa House passed legislation on Tuesday, that would make concealed carry license holders, personal information private. This will protect gun owners, should anti-gun journalists attempt to make a scene, like The Journal News did in New York. Printing names …...