It was about 15 years ago when we first started seeing AR rifles chambered in .308 with any frequency at our local gun shop. But it was anything but an easy sale.The .308 ARs were expensive and unreliable. Compared to typical .223 ARs, these big-boy rifles were loud,...

Good against watermelons is one thing. Good against the living? That’s something else. You don’t believe in the Judge, do you? Kid, I’ve flown from one side of this galaxy to the other, and I’ve seen a lot of strange stuff, but I’ve never seen *anything* to make me...

Co.CreateSnoop Dogg and Ron Conway Declare #ImUnloading Against Gun Violence …WLTZ 38 NBCGun Violence is an epidemic, with 20 children every day admitted to hospitals with gunshot wounds. In an effort to create change, Conway is calling on the C-Suite of tech...

Photo courtesy of Pic-shark At the end of February, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms issued a lengthy epistle on “determining whether certain projectiles are ‘primarily intended for sporting purposes.’” Anyone who read the 17-page memo would learn that the...

Go read this article... The Hillsdale County Prosecutor explained that Michael was acting in defense of his daughter and his actions were justified. The prosecutor added that there was James Momenee had a history of violence and Michael had reason to fear for his...

Here we go again! Today Glock dropped this picture on their Facebook page: As soon as I saw it, I ran to the computer to begin chopping it to pieces with image editing software. Here’s the new slide cropped out of the picture from above, and the same picture of it...

The Gryphon M10 is one of the finest production defensive fixed blades available. It is light, compact, easy to carry, and purpose built to support point driven techniques. Previously, it was only available with a hollow grind which is appropriate for its use but may...

Go read this article... KMOV.comOne dead after gun battle outside North County barKMOV.comLOUIS COUNTY (KMOV.com) – One person was killed as a result of a gun fight in the parking lot of a North County bar early Tuesday morning. Authorities were called to Cuetopia...

Just minutes ago, Glock dropped this picture on their Facebook page: Oh boy, I think the cats out of the bag now. The only questions us, how big/small will it actually be? Will it be the 9mm we’ve all be waiting for? Whatchu think? The post “Glock’s All New Hit...

ABC NewsRobert Durst Arraigned on Gun, Marijuana ChargesABC NewsRobert Durst appeared in court again today in New Orleans to face additional charges stemming from his arrest on Sunday. The real estate scion was arrested in the Marriott Hotel in New Orleans due to a...

All photos courtesy Alex Sarnowski Gene Pitts, president and rangemaster at the Manatee Gun and Archery Club just can’t say ‘no.’ I got a call from Chet Sarnowski, who had just purchased a very expensive cannon for his son Alex, and had no where to shoot the...

Indianapolis StarMen robbed gun store, killed owner, indictment allegesIndianapolis StarThe men face four felony counts of gun theft, robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery and discharging a firearm, causing death, during a violent crime. If convicted, the men could...

The most deceptive, and arguably the most anti-gun presidents in the nation’s history, made some pretty dumb comments in one of the most gun friendly states America. While in Columbia, South Carolina, Obama recently commented that “As long as you … Continue reading →...

Go read this article... Will Review Record Number of Comments Submitted on Its ‘Framework’ Proposal ATF announced today that it will not move forward with its proposed framework to ban commonplace 5.56 M855 “green tip” ammunition at this time while it reviews the...

Breitbart NewsSnoop Dogg, Aloe Blacc Want You to Divest From the Gun IndustryRollingStone.comSnoop Dogg, Aloe Blacc and Los Angeles Clippers forward Matt Barnes are among the numerous entertainers, athletes and tech leaders supporting the “#ImUnloading” movement,...

A few years back a new player in the AR lower receiver market took pre-orders for AR lowers at a pretty good price, they even offered custom engraving. This was at the height of the AR15 panic buying frenzy after Sandy Hook school shooting. This new shop was Shadow...

Lehigh Defense announces the addition of a seventh technology (CQ) to our growing list of Projectile Technologies. About CQ Technology (Close Quarters) Yes, E=MCSq and it is a beautiful thing. Double the bullet weight and the energy doubles. Double the velocity and...

Boy, 14, among six injured in Chicago weekend gun violenceChicago Sun-TimesAt least six people have been shot – including a 14-year-old boy – throughout Chicago since Friday evening. In the most recent shooting, two men were shot in the Back of the Yards neighborhood...

Go read this article... Louisville safety advocates urge gun owners to keep weapons locked upWLKY LouisvilleADVOCATES ARE CALLING ON GUN OWNERS TO KEEP THEIR WEAPONS LOCKED UP. THIS — AFTER POLICE SAY A FOUR-YEAR OLD LOUISVILLE GIRL ACCIDENTALLY SHOT AND KILLED...

Go read this article... The complainant went on the say that the unattended bulldog had come back on his property and that while he had his dog by its collar attempting to put it up the bulldog came at him and his dog. The man went on to say that he shot the bulldog...

Go read this article... Frostproof, FL About 150 competitors participated in the second annual Area 6 3gun Championship held at the Universal Shooting Academy last weekend. This was my first time shooting in Florida and at this private range. My rifle sponsor Devil...

Go read this article... Federal prosecutor to announce new regional program to combat gun violencePittsburgh Post-GazetteThe U.S. attorney’s office today will announce a new program that will deputize state prosecutors in four Western Pennsylvania counties to help...

Gun violence, Ferguson, Selma just a few topics discussed by Obama in SCWISAfter delivering remarks, the President took questions from the audience on topics ranging from his veto on the Keystone XL pipeline, gun violence, and staying motivated all the way to giving...

Go read this article... EVANSVILLE, IN (WFIE) – An Evansville man shot and killed his neighbor’s pit bull after it attacked his dog Saturday evening.(snip)The couple said they understood why the owner ended up shooting the pit bull.More Here …read more Related

Photo Courtesy of AP “What we also have to recognize is, is that our homicide rates are so much higher than other industrialized countries. I mean by like a mile. And most of that is attributable to the easy, ready availability of firearms, particularly handguns.”...

Go read this article... WFAATwo guns used as evidence in police shootings reissuedWFAADALLAS — Two guns connected to recent controversial police shootings that resulted in the indictments of two Dallas police officers are now in the police property room, but not...

Go read this article... US Rep. Tom Cole: Obama administration attempts unilateral gun controlTulsa WorldBefore a month passed after the framework’s introduction, the administration’s unilateral attempt at gun control was met with enough public outrage that ATF...

Baltimore SunOpponents, supporters debate Howard gun billBaltimore SunSecond amendment advocates and people urging greater gun control in Howard County turned out to a public hearing Monday night to debate a new weapons bill before the County Council. The legislation,...

We received several hateful emails recently following our recent post “ATF Backs Down on M855 Ban”. While, we appreciate these meager whinings, we could read the writing on the wall given the huge outpouring support against a ban for the M855 ammunition. The ATF has...

Go read this article... Political Blotter: Snoop Dogg takes on the gun industrySan Jose Mercury NewsConway is calling on the c-suite of tech companies to offer socially responsible, “no-guns-allowed” investment options, and Snoop Dogg is enlisting the support of the...

PR Newswire (press release)Groups rally at Capitol against campus gun billsPensacola News Journal”These bills are part of a concerted effort by the gun lobby to put more guns in the hands of more people in more places, regardless of how such policies might endanger...

Go read this article... Arisaka LLC is pleased to announce the release of its new 600 Series Light Body. The 600 Series Light Body is designed as a streamlined replacement for Surefire Scout Light M600 bodies. It is manufactured without the mounting interface for the...

Turkish manufacturer Matsan A.S. showed off the new Diamond SWAT 12 shotgun at the IWA Outdoor Classics exposition in Germany. Quite a few Turkish shotguns come into the US market through various distributors, and in some cases, branded with a US manufacturer’s name....

Asbury Park PressFormer Rep. Gabby Giffords in NJ to talk gun controlAsbury Park PressIn New Jersey politics on Wednesday, March 18th, 2015 … Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona, who left office after being shot in the head in an attempted assassination in...

Following an unprecedented response from Second Amendment advocacy groups, Congressional and industry leaders as well as average firearms owners and users, the Obama Administration has—at least temporarily—pulled its proposal to ban widely used AR-15 M855 green tip...

Go read this article... NEWTON, N.C. — The Claremont homeowner who shot and killed an intruder last month will not face any charges, according to a news release from the 25th Prosecutorial District Attorney’s Office. Homeowner Bruce Fox was at his River Bend Road...

Back when I had the fortune to interview Steve Anderson for episode 107, one of the (many) things that stuck with me was a moment where he talks about accepting your current level of skill and not trying to shoot better than you actually are on match day. Playing his...

Go read this article... WDBJ7Roanoke firearms attorney authors book on gun controlWDBJ7It took him two years to research and write his new book, “Showdown: The Looming Crisis Over Gun Control.” “I think the middle part of America that’s not part of the gun debate who...

Claiming the “ban on the quintessential militia arm of the modern day defies the protections our Constitution guarantees,” the legal team led by attorney Stephen D. Stamboulieh filed a sur-reply February 27 in the case of plaintiff Jay Aubrey Isaac Hollis against...

Fox NewsShow highlights fashionable ways to safely conceal gunsFox NewsHundreds of women packed an event hall Saturday in Indianapolis for a different kind of fashion show – one on how to safely conceal guns. “There are ways to carry, whether you’re wearing a cocktail...

Back in December we reported that Sig had discontinued stand along PSB sales. This was a serious annoyance to dealers and consumers because many don’t want the pre-packged kit (which included the buffer tube, buffer, spring, and the brace itself) because they either...

CP24 Toronto’s Breaking NewsTsarnaev Friend Says He Gave Him Gun, Drugs Before BombingBoston.comWhen Stephen Silva spoke to Rolling Stone magazine for a cover story, he spoke under a pseudonym “Sam.” “Sam” told the magazine that his friend Dzhokhar Tsarnaev “never...

Gun safety instructors warn against online permit lawKOKI FOX 236, 2015, file photo, a dealer arranges handguns in a display case in advance of a show at the Arkansas State Fairgrounds in Little Rock, Ark. A major U.S. trend survey finds that the number of Americans...

CNNPolice describe fierce gun battle with Boston Marathon bombing suspectsCNNOne of the suspects, Tamerlan Tsarnaev, died from injuries he sustained that day — wounded in a gun battle, then run over by his brother, Dzhokhar. Dzhokhar Tsarnaev managed to escape, but...

Go read this article... Guns With History (States United to Prevent Gun Violence)euronewsCountry : United States Agency : Grey Group New York Advertiser : States United to Prevent Gun Violence. smaller_text larger_text. Advertisement. Check out today’s top stories....

Go read this article... The Second Amendment Foundation, recently announced that the organization, will be working on a campaign targeting the BATF’s proposed ban on M855 5.56 ammunition. The group will be spending “several hundred thousand dollars” in a high profile...

Gimme back my bullets Put ’em back where they belong Ain’t foolin’ around ’cause I done had my fun Ain’t gonna see no more damage done Gimme back, gimme back my bullets I’ll put ’em back where they belong… Lynyrd Skynyrd “Gimme Back My Bullets” …read more...

Go read this article... Weinberg and Mosquera to host gun violence roundtable with Gabby Giffords in …PolitickerNJSenate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg (D-38) and Assemblywoman Gabriela Mosquera (D-4) will join former Arizona Congresswoman Gabby Giffords for a...

Recoil Magazine (issue 18) has started arriving to individuals, and located inside is a two page article on the single stack 9mm Glock 43. Note that Glock has not formally announced the 43 as of yet. Glock is expected to officially announce on Friday, March 20. The...

Newport News family, no strangers to gun violence, mourn death of shooting victimDaily PressThe family of 28-year-old Theodore Washington is devastated after he was fatally shot on Ivy Avenue Monday afternoon, though they are no strangers to losing family members to...

Go read this article... AGP Arms has a new stock kit that helps make the Ruger 10/22 Takedown rifles even more compact when broken down via a folding stock. Their Folding Stock Kit for the Ruger 10/22 Takedown consists of a replacement stock and fore end. The right...

On Monday, White House press secretary Josh Earnest said that President Obama supports the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’–which is to say, President Obama’s–ongoing attempt to ban M855-type AR-15 ammunition. Obama “has long believed that there...

Breitbart NewsSandy Hook Commission Releases Final Report, but Gov. Balks at Gun ControlBreitbart NewsOn March 6, the Sandy Hook Commission issued its final report, calling for more gun control to be implemented in response to Adam Lanza’s December 14, 2012 attack....

A California homeowner grabbed an M1 carbine and went Clint Eastwood on a drugged out home invader armed with a shard of glass. The story is brought to us by a deputy who responded to the call last night. It seems no media showed up to cover this defensive gun use...

Every one of the 50 states has some kind of firearms preemption law. This makes perfect sense, as otherwise each town, county, and local government could enact a local ordinance to invalidate your right to keep and bear arms. You could easily be placed in jail for an...

The Hill (blog)Obama: Stronger gun regs would lower homicide rateThe Hill (blog)Obama’s made a hard push for increasing gun control measures during his presidency, specifically toughening background checks and banning certain assault weapons. He tried to gin up...

Go read this article... One of the most popular outlets for selling many of the parts to build an AR-style rifles says it has rules banning the listing of so-called “assault rifle” components, adding its regulations are in line with laws in its home state of...

Go read this article... Hollywood ReporterLiam Neeson Mocked for Gun Control Comments in Fake ‘Run All Night’ PostersHollywood ReporterPolitically motivated street artists have plastered “redesigned” movie posters at various Los Angeles bus stops mocking Liam Neeson...

Go read this article... The TennesseanOpen carry proposal among gun bills killed in HouseThe TennesseanHouse lawmakers ended what was supposed to be gun week with something of a bang, killing a bill that would’ve allowed Tennesseans to openly carry guns without a...

Jackson Clarion LedgerGun fight in the LegislatureJackson Clarion LedgerAt first welcomed by conservatives in the pro-gun Mississippi Legislature, Fritsch appears to have worn out his welcome with several, including the senator who filed the bill he wanted. They vow...

Looking for a more stylish way to carry your smartphone? The folks at Sneaky Pete Holsters had a great idea. They recognized that lots of people have cellphones carried on the belt, and designed a holster for small semi-automatic pistols that looks like those common...

Go read this article... New York Daily NewsNo ‘appetite’ for more gun control in Conn., governor saysNew York Daily NewsTwo years after the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut’s governor said he doubts the state legislature has the...

Go read this article... Dunamis Gear has been showing the progress of their Foray EDC Pack for months and I’m happy to report that it is now available. The Foray is a truly custom pack that has a ton of features in its standard configuration and a dizzying array of...

Go read this article... Pittsburgh Post-GazetteGun-rights advocate Kim Stolfer a powerful force in HarrisburgPittsburgh Post-GazetteThat’s not the only source of his firepower: He’s the president of Firearm Owners Against Crime, a gun-rights political action committee...

We’ve directly experienced some astroturfing by the anti-gunners, but this one probably sets a new standard for shamelessness. Last week, sandwiched between a row of shops and apartments, you may have noticed that a store hawking firearms miraculously opened for two...

Go read this article... Dallas Morning News (blog)Gun group loosely affiliated with Black Panther Party marches at the CapitolDallas Morning News (blog)The Dallas-based Huey P Newton Gun Club marched through downtown Austin and posted up outside of the Capitol...

Go read this article... Woman Dies at Pompano Beach Gun Range: PoliceNBC 6 South FloridaAuthorities in Broward County are investigating after a woman died in a shooting at a gun range in Pompano Beach Friday. Pompano Beach Fire Rescue crews were called to the scene at...

Go read this article... The TennesseanGun found at Franklin HighThe TennesseanParents of Franklin High School students were notified Monday that a gun was found on school property. Principal Willie Dickerson sent a message to parents. “Today, school administrators and...

Go read this article... Picayune LeaderPro-gun charges proliferate in Florida because of NRA swayPicayune LeaderIt is comforting to see that state lawmakers are taking a dim view of public officials operating beneath a quota program.A committee in the Florida Senate...

Go read this article... Gun control bill soldiers on, now shorn of background checksBarre Montpelier Times ArgusMONTPELIER — Lawmakers are making a final effort to push a stripped-down gun bill through the committee process ahead of Friday’s deadline for legislation,...

Photo courtesy of yahoo A Michigan man was not acting erratically or threatening other people at an Ann Arbor high school music recital, but he was openly — and legally — carrying a firearm. That was enough for a school choir director to call police and for a music...

To the Governor’s Desk: Montana Legislature Passes Bill to Block Federal Gun …Tenth Amendment Center (blog)HELENA, MT., March 12, 2015 – Today, the Montana Senate gave final approval to a bill seeking to block enforcement of future federal gun control measures. The...

Breitbart NewsBook: WH Suppressed Michelle Obama Gun Control Video Made After Gabby …Breitbart NewsIn the upcoming biography, “Michelle Obama: A Life,” author Peter Slevin claims the West Wing is blocking release of a video Michelle Obama recorded of herself...

AmmoLand.comThe Worst Minnesota Gun Control Bill We’ve Seen In YearsAmmoLand.comMental Anguish The bill also lets any family member, no matter how distant, or even an ex-wife or ex-husband, accuse a family member of being too crazy to own guns. The court can...

Jazmine Harris lives on the street where the shooting occurred. Harris, along with others in the neighborhood, say the man acted in self defense after being lured to the location thinking he was going to look at car parts. That’s when things took a turn.“They tried to...

International Business TimesObama Discusses Ferguson, Selma, Keystone Pipeline, Gun Control At Town …International Business TimesBut Obama said the debate over gun control will be one of the toughest issues for the nation to settle. He said America is divided over...

The cougar, or mountain lion, population is burgeoning around the country. As populations expand, more cougars are coming into contact with humans. Skip Halsworth had not encountered a cougar on his sheep farm near Oregon City, Oregon, in the last 35 years. Then a big...

Go read this article... A warning is in order because this story may raise your blood pressure. It turns out that a student, attending the University of California Santa Barbara, is being harassed for being a gun owner. From The Truth About Guns: I … Continue reading...

The M855 saga continues with what appears to be a play right out of the Communist playbook. Townhall is reporting that the M855 round has already been banned in the new ATF regulation guide: When you look at the last page of the new, most recent ATF 2014 Regulation...

Go read this article... W*USA 9Firearms fashion show highlights importance of gun safetyFox 59INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (March 7, 2105) – Indianapolis women got a first hand look Saturday at new fashionable ways to safely conceal guns. The Fashion and Firearms Concealed...

KTUU.com3 cases of gun violence leave 1 dead and 3 injured, Sunday morningKTUU.comAnchorage police are investigating three separate cases of gun violence, that left at least one dead and three injured, in the early hours of Sunday morning, police said in a press...

Milwaukee church expanding discussion on toll of gun violenceMilwaukee Journal SentinelEach Wednesday in Lent, members of Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Milwaukee gather to discuss and pray about the physical, emotional, financial and spiritual toll gun violence...

Ad of the Day: Here’s What Happens When You Open a Gun Store in the Middle …AdweekStates United to Prevent Gun Violence and its agency, Grey New York, have teamed up for some truly hard-hitting PSAs, including 2013’s famous “Ed” spot, which won a Silver Lion in Film...

LANTAC USA has been absolutely awesome to watch over the last year or so. They’ve come out with some really amazing products and continue to introduced new products at lightning speed. Their latest introduction is a bit different than their Muzzle Devices, BCG, Rails,...

Richmond StandardRichmond police increase patrols at Monterey Pines due to trespassers, recent …Richmond StandardThe enhanced police presence is also connected with an uptick in gun violence in central Richmond in recent weeks, as some of the individuals believed to...

San Antonio: A San Antonio police officer accused of engaging in a standoff after pulling a gun on his wife in 2013 has been fired, according to the San Antonio Police Department. Daniel Lopez, 45, was removed from SAPD’s ranks in February, the department confirmed...

The BATF has claimed, that excluding the M855 5.56 green tip ammunition exemption, in its 2014 Firearms Regulation Guide was nothing more than a “publishing mistake.” The issue received wide public attention, when Katie Pavlich did a story on it … Continue reading →...

Go read this article... KeyMod and M-LOK have both shown a lot of staying power and neither seems to be going anywhere soon. Now a new contender is emerging in LANTAC’s KAM (Key Accessory Mount). KAM is a patent pending and free to license attachment system. LANTAC...

Utah company launches media campaign in support of gun suppressorsfox13now.comSALT LAKE CITY — A pro biker taking on the trails of southern Utah has seemingly little to do with gun rights advocacy, but Cam Zink is getting involved in that very subject. “This was my...

These second amendment activist are showing a clear alternative to the gun turn in “buy back” event. The video is almost six minutes long, but is interesting. It shows that dedicated people can find a way to resist even in the highly regulated state of New York. It...

Go read this article... AL.comPelham’s TS Arms is a gun store and military museum: ‘We’re preserving history’AL.comAmong the dozens of firearms representing conflicts from throughout the 20th century is an MG-13, considered Germany’s first light-infantry machine gun...

The TennesseanGuns-in-parks, other gun bills advanceThe TennesseanAlthough many gun-related bills were delayed and could ultimately fail, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved measures to allow guns in parks, guns in trunks of cars parked at schools or universities,...

Receiving ultrasound therapy. Readers of this blog have likely seen my references to chronic elbow pain over the last several years. I am creeping up on my fourth decade of shooting, and the mileage has not been kind to me. Many of my peers who are shooters, trainers,...

Go read this article... SAF Launches National Media Effort To Battle Obama Gun ControlPR Newswire (press release)”He’s scrambling to create a legacy, and a big part of that is effort is to establish himself as the man who brought restrictive gun control to America. He...

Go read this article... I have always appreciated Crimson Trace’s commitment to not only selling quality laser sights but also educating the consumer about them. Their newest free video series, Training with Laser Sights, gives the laser owner some tools for their...

Go read this article... Barack Obama has likely given a $9 billion boost to the gun industry (at least)Washington Post (blog)But what we want to focus on is the phenomenon that has frequently resulted when the administration has either threatened new gun control...

Go read this article... The ATF has apparently heard you. They released a Special Advisory today as a response to all of the comments they have been receiving regarding their attempt at banning one of the most common and available types of ammo for one of the most...

Cosmopolitan.com (blog)Why This Photographer Wants to Take Pictures of 100 Gun Violence SurvivorsCosmopolitan.com (blog)From school shootings to domestic assault, gun violence has become an epidemic in our country, and every day the news reports of another victim...

KTLAPursuit Suspect Wounded in Gun Battle With Sheriff’s Deputies in the Middle of …KTLAAn armed man wanted for kidnapping was shot and wounded during a gun battle with deputies at the end of a pursuit in South Los Angeles on Friday. The man, driving a white SUV,...

Andrew Branca announced yesterday that he’ll be having a Law of Self Defense seminar in Raleigh on May 3, 2015. Andrew joined us on the podcast way back in episode 86 where we talked a little about a lot of things around self defense. The class he’s teaching in...