Ammo ban back door attempt at gun control – Miami News Record

Go read this article... Miami News RecordAmmo ban back door attempt at gun controlMiami News RecordIn the wake of Aurora and Sandy Hook, and with no serious gun control legislation so much as proposed in either the Senate or the House (because it would have gone down...

Guyana: Bandit Shot in Buttocks

3 March, 2015[www.inewsguyana.com] – A suspected bandit was shot in the buttocks on Monday evening at Bell Vue West Bank Demerara by a licensed firearm holder. (snip)The owner of the workshop approached Dindyal and a confrontation subsequently ensued which resulted in...

Davie Police Officer Faces Extortion Charges

News from Florida: A Davie police officer is facing extortion charges after he threatened to share nude pictures of his ex-girlfriend, who was also a police officer, if she didn’t resign, police said. Davie police Officer James Krey is on administrative leave. He was...

Police shoot man who pulls gun in Brooklyn – New York Daily News

New York Daily NewsPolice shoot man who pulls gun in BrooklynNew York Daily News”Then I go to the window and I see the cops coming, crouching from behind a car and the guy lying on the ground in pain,” he continued. “He was moaning like, ‘You shot me in my heart.’ And...

The 5 Best Pocket Carry Handguns

Pocket carry exposes the eighth great mystery of the universe: it’s much easier to put a gun in your pocket than to take it out. It makes sense when you think about it. When you go to draw a pocket carry handgun, your hand is wrapped around it in a firing grip, so the...

Gun Control Activists Fight to be Heard at Capitol – The Texas Observer

The Texas ObserverGun Control Activists Fight to be Heard at CapitolThe Texas ObserverOpponents of open carry and campus carry say their access to lawmakers has sometimes been limited, even as the most extreme gun activists get meetings with top elected officials. by...

Giffords to visit Connecticut, push for gun control bill – SFGate

Giffords to visit Connecticut, push for gun control billSFGateHARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Former Arizona U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords is coming to Connecticut to push for new gun control legislation designed to help domestic violence victims. Critics of one proposal, offered...

Friday Collection of Half-Thought Thoughts

“One hypocrite laughing all the way to the bank!” Love these posters, which have been turning up in LA bus stops. Another asshat who takes our money and craps in our living room. Did you notice that after his antigun spew, Neeson’s most recent movie dropped off...

Firearms, Ammo Tax Holidays Proposed in New Three States

Legislation introduced in three states this year would create tax-free holidays on the sale of firearms, ammunition and an assortment of outdoor and hunting related items. Currently, Maryland, Tennessee and Texas have measures moving in their respective state...

Vermont Senate Poised for First Gun Rights Debate in Years – Seven Days

Go read this article... Seven DaysVermont Senate Poised for First Gun Rights Debate in YearsSeven DaysSears was referring to the subject of weeks of heated testimony and an evening hearing last month that brought out hundreds of gun-rights supporters and opponents....

Texas Senate gives open carry of handguns early approval – KXAN.com

Go read this article... KXAN.comTexas Senate gives open carry of handguns early approvalKXAN.comIt was the first major gun rights vote of the session, and several more pushes on the issue are likely. A final vote on open carry to send the bill to the House is expected...

BATF Defers Illegal M855 Ammo Ban For “Further Study”

According to the Washington Post, “gun owners shouted down a ban on armor-piercing bullets,” in the title of their latest piece. The author needs to read up on the facts, of said ammunition, before continuously spewing misinformation. The M855 does … Continue reading...

NC officer wounds teen who refused to drop gun – The Virginian-Pilot

Go read this article... WFMY News 2NC officer wounds teen who refused to drop gunThe Virginian-PilotCharlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Rodney Monroe says an officer from the department shot and wounded a teenager after the youth refused the officer’s command to drop a...

Gun Violence Continues To Rise – Wave of Long Island (subscription)

Gun Violence Continues To RiseWave of Long Island (subscription)Much of what is being reported in the mainstream media concerning crime in New York City is positive, as experts cite crime statistics continue to trend downward. However, what isn’t being reported is the...

Gun confiscated at school – Valdosta Daily Times

Valdosta Daily TimesGun confiscated at schoolValdosta Daily TimesVALDOSTA — Two youths were arrested Friday after a gun was found in a book bag at a Valdosta middle school, according to the Valdosta Police Department. The juveniles, both 13 years old, were each...

Editorial: Gun Control Must Wait in Twin States – Valley News

Go read this article... Editorial: Gun Control Must Wait in Twin StatesValley NewsGun control advocates in both Vermont and New Hampshire must be discouraged at the failure of measures in their respective legislatures this winter that would have extended background...

Des Moines Gun Shop Burglarized – whotv.com

Go read this article... whotv.comDes Moines Gun Shop Burglarizedwhotv.comDES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines police are investigating a burglary at a gun shop early Monday morning. Police were called to Jack Smith’s Gun Sales on 2828 Hubbell Avenue just after 4:00 a.m. on a...

Legal Silencers, Other Expansions Stir Gun Debate Again – CBS Local

Go read this article... WKBT La CrosseLegal Silencers, Other Expansions Stir Gun Debate AgainCBS LocalGun rights advocates and gun control backers packed into a hearing room Thursday to testify on measures to expand firearm laws. The House Public Safety committee...

Giffords voices support for Connecticut gun bill – CT Post

FOX CTGiffords voices support for Connecticut gun billCT PostHARTFORD — Gabrielle Giffords, the former Arizona congressman who survived a January 2011 assassination attempt in Tucson, limped slowly to the podium of a Capitol meeting room on Tuesday. Her remarks were...

Classifiers, Rants, and Shooting with Kids – 124

This is an exciting episode for us, because for the first time ever, Ben and I recorded this episode with both of us in the same room. Anyways, here’s the shownotes: We’ve both had a few things that have been bothering us for a little while, and we decided to vent...

Fighting Bureaucratic Overreach: Language Matters

If you’re a gun owner, you are probably aware of the recent attempt by the ATF to effectively ban the very popular M885 ammunition (“SS-109” in the NATO world), most commonly used in AR-type rifles. Interestingly, the ATF has recently told gun owners not to worry,...

Snake Eater Tactical Belt Design Update

Go read this article... Snake Eater Tactical makes some excellent belts. I have used one of their Cobra Rigger’s Belts for years and I am currently trying one of their SET War Belts. Both have been excellent products. They recently updated the design of their belts to...

Common-sense solution to gun waiting period – Terry Jones – Madison.com

Go read this article... STLtoday.comCommon-sense solution to gun waiting period — Terry JonesMadison.comCommons sense says gun shop owners need to be able to sell a gun and allow the new owner to posses that gun if they pass a background check. Technology has made the...

CT: Garage Owner Arrested for Unlawful Discharge

BRIDGEPORT – The owner of a local garage was arrested after police said he shot at a car thief. Paul Patterson, 43, the owner of Paul’s Repair Shop on Barnum Avenue, was charged Monday with unlawful discharge of a firearm. He was released after posting $1,500...

Haslam opposes 11 gun bills set for debate Tuesday – The Tennessean

Go read this article... The TennesseanHaslam opposes 11 gun bills set for debate TuesdayThe TennesseanFor one reason or another, Gov. Bill Haslam opposes 11 of the 27 bills related to guns that are up for discussion Tuesday afternoon in the Senate Judiciary Committee....

See how many gun permits are in your county – The Tennessean

Go read this article... The TennesseanSee how many gun permits are in your countyThe TennesseanIn 2008 roughly one out of 32 Tennesseans had a valid handgun permit. Now it’s nearly one out of 13. Use this interactive map to find out how many of the state’s nearly...

Radical Firearms St. Patrick’s Day Sale

Go read this article... Radical Firearms has never been known to pass up an opportunity to hook their customers up with a great deal. They just launched their St. Patrick’s Day Sale and it is every bit as awesome as you’ve come to expect from RF. For this sale you can...

OK: Wheelchair bound man Shoots, kills two of three Invaders

Investigators believe shortly after that, Shields, Harris and Love broke into the apartment and assaulted the resident’s friend. The resident, who is in a wheelchair, grabbed his pistol as his friend was being assaulted and shot Shields and Harris, according to...

Police: Teen carrying gun on HRT bus arrested – 13newsnow.com

Go read this article... wtkr.comPolice: Teen carrying gun on HRT bus arrested13newsnow.comOfficers located the bus in the 500 block of J. Clyde Morris Boulevard and found the teen carrying a gun. Police charged the teenager with possession of a firearm by a juvenile...

Gun Control Groups Mum on AR-15 Ammo About-Face – Newsmax

The Hill (blog)Gun Control Groups Mum on AR-15 Ammo About-FaceNewsmax”President [Barack] Obama failed to pass gun control through Congress, so he tried to impose his political agenda through executive fiat. But every gun owner in America needs to understand Barack...

And Speaking of Guns I Probably Have to Buy…

…suppose…I mean, just suppose…I had one of those Ursula K. Le Guin “Lathe of Heaven” moments when I wrote my blogpost on “Back from Winter Range” on having my .454 Ruger Alaskan’s cylinder cut to take .45 ACP in moon clips in addition to .45 Colt? Just by saying I was...

Sig P239 Grip Change

Go read this article... We have been begging Sig to notify dealers and consumers when they make running changes to features on various firearms they offer. It can be confusing to track changes when dealing with large quantities of each model. Someone must be listening...

New!! AERO Precision 300BLK M4E1 Upper Receivers

Go read this article... AERO Precision just announced that they are adding some really great looking 300BLK uppers to the website. These uppers are built off of the new M4E1 upper receiver which features an integrated rail mount interface, meaning the rail mouths...

Glock Tease

Glock teased us today by releasing the following image on their Facebook page. It appears that Glock will be releasing or announcing a new pistol at the upcoming NRA Annual Meeting in Nashville, TN. Let the speculation begin. My prediction (hope?) is the long-awaited...

Proposed Bullet Ban Draws Ire of Pro-Gun Lobby – Cray24

Go read this article... KERO 23ABC NewsProposed Bullet Ban Draws Ire of Pro-Gun LobbyCray24Proposed Bullet Ban Draws Ire of Pro-Gun Lobby. Despite the abundance of random and seemingly inexplicable shootings the last few years, most attempts by politicians to curb or...

Obama agency caves to criticism from gun supporters – MSNBC

Go read this article... MSNBCObama agency caves to criticism from gun supportersMSNBCAn Obama administration has decided to shelve a proposal that called for the ban on manufacturing and selling a popular type of armor-piercing ammunition used in AR-15 semiautomatic...

NEW!! AR Pistol Buffer Tubes from KINETI-TECH

If you’re looking for that last little touch to finish off your awesome AR Pistol build, KINETI-TECH might have exactly what you’re looking for. You might be thinking, “Okay, so what makes these any different than other AR Pistol Buffer Tubes on the market?”. Take a...

MI: Woman Claims Self Defense in Detroit Shooting Outside her Home

Go read this article... DETROIT (WXYZ) – A 46-year-old woman is under arrest after she critically wounded a 47-year-old man who reportedly charged at her from her own backyard.The shooting happened around 4:00 a.m. in the 11000 block of Minden in Detroit. The woman...

Powell Custom Holsters Laser Activating Kydex Holster

Go read this article... Powell Custom Holsters has come up with an interesting holster design for use with Crimson Trace Rail Master lasers mounted on a handgun. The holster is molded in such a way that the Rail Master’s on/off paddle is activated when the handgun is...

SilencerCo: Fight The Noise

Go read this article... In an effort to educate the general populace about individual rights, SilencerCo’s Fight the Noise™ campaign expresses how the public can play a role in supporting the broadening of personal freedoms related to the legal ownership of NFA...

Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence Ranks Florida Gun Control – WCTV

The GuardianBrady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence Ranks Florida Gun ControlWCTVTALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida has been named one of the friendliest states to get guns in. That dubious ranking comes from the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence. The Brady Campaign...

Stun guns popular at gun fair – Quad-Cities Online

Quad-Cities OnlineStun guns popular at gun fairQuad-Cities OnlineDAVENPORT — Amid tables laden with rifles, pistols and stacks of ammo at Saturday’s gun fair at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, the weapons that seemed to be selling most were nonlethal stun guns....

This Chart Shows the Hidden Problem in America's Gun Debate – TIME

Go read this article... Breitbart NewsThis Chart Shows the Hidden Problem in America’s Gun DebateTIMEA new report from the General Social Survey (GSS) says the percentage of Americans who own guns fell to 32% in 2014, down from 49% back in 1973. But other data runs...

#GunsWithHistory PSA for 'States… – The Drum

Creativity#GunsWithHistory PSA for ‘States…The Drum“Our goal is to educate those looking to purchase a firearm and ensure they are aware of the potential risks [and to promote responsible gun ownership],” said Julia Wyman, executive director of States United To...

Column: Knight's Trail Range Safety Officer forced to resign

By Lee Williams Published: Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at 12:45 p.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at 12:45 p.m. Sarasota County Parks officials took action after last week’s column, which revealed misconduct by range safety officers on the rifle/pistol ranges at...

Getting rid of county gun boards won't make us safer – MLive.com

Go read this article... MLive.comGetting rid of county gun boards won’t make us saferMLive.comFor the uninitiated, county gun boards have served as a three-member authority that signs off on applications to carry a concealed gun. Representatives from the county...

Snoop Dogg asks fans to 'unload' from guns – MSNBC

Go read this article... MSNBCSnoop Dogg asks fans to ‘unload’ from gunsMSNBCSnoop Dogg, one of the country’s most distinguished rappers, is calling on his fans and Hollywood peers to join him in unloading their retirement plans from the gun industry. The rapper wants...

Why did the BATFE Back off the Ammo Ban?

Go read this article... The BATF has backed off of the attempt to ban M855 and SS109 5.56×45 ammunition. The ban never made any sense as a means to protect police, because virtually all 5.56×45 ammunition will pierce normal police body armor. The only excuse for the...

Aero Precision Ghost Gun AR-15 Lower

In the wake of California State Sen. Kevin de Leon’s (D-Los Angeles) ignorant comments regarding home built firearms, Aero Precision released what might be the funniest AR-15 lower receiver ever created. Their Ghost Gun lower, with its hilarious custom selector...

[VIDEO] Near Fatal Shotgun Mistake Captured on Video

Go read this article... It’s always a good time to talk about gun safety, so today I give you this video. I’m sure many of you have seen it as it’s nothing new, but just illustrates how quickly things can go wrong if you don’t exercise the four rules of firearms...

Cop slain after gun battle inside GameStop – Polygon

Go read this article... MiamiHerald.comCop slain after gun battle inside GameStopPolygonCivilians were inside the store as the gun battle raged, though none were shot. Wilson shot one of the suspects in the leg before he was killed. The two suspects were later...

Son Saves Elderly Father, Shoots Man Beating His Father

Photo courtesy of WSOC A father said he may have been killed if his son had not shot their neighbor. WSOC reports that Leon Carroll Sr., 69, told Channel 9 his neighbor was beating him with a stick in his driveway on Summer Drive. “He said, ‘I’m going to kill you. I’m...

WV Poll: Constitutional Carry

A poll is being run in the statejournal.com, asking the following question:Do you think the legislature should pass the bill that lets people carry a concealed weapon without a permit?A gun reform bill, SB 347 is waiting to be signed by Governor Tomblin. It was passed...

Two dead, three wounded in weekend gun violence – Chicago Sun-Times

Go read this article... Chicago Sun-TimesTwo dead, three wounded in weekend gun violenceChicago Sun-TimesAt least two people were killed and three others were wounded in shootings across the city since Friday night. The latest fatal shooting happened early Saturday in...

LA: Followup, Wife Charged after Husband Killed in Home Invasion

As describes, it sounds like a home invasion, not a “burglary”.BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) – Bond is set at $175,000 for the woman charged with second-degree murder after her husband was shot and killed by a homeowner during an alleged burglary. However, it is possible the...

Governor: No 'Appetite' for More Gun Control in Connecticut – ABC News

Go read this article... CBS NewsGovernor: No ‘Appetite’ for More Gun Control in ConnecticutABC NewsTwo 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...

Smooth On The Eyes: Shooting Optics For 2015

Fifty years ago, as a young lad, I sat on a rail fence and peered through a 3/4-inch steel Weaver scope. The view wasn’t much clearer than you’d get noodling for catfish in a farm pond. But at 20 paces, the rats loomed large against that fuzzy, off-center crosswire....

It’s Not Over Yet on the 5.56 ‘Green Tip’ Ammo Front

Industry members and politically aware gun owners know the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) tried to pull a sneak play by quietly releasing a proposal to adopt a new regulatory framework that would ban M855 and SS109 “green tip” rifle...

PTS = Professional Airsoft

I’ll come right out and admit it: As it turns out, I am an airsoft kind of guy.I will admit a negative bias before I ever even tried airsoft. I’d always considered airsoft guns, which shoot plastic pellets, as something akin to grown men playing cops and robbers. A...

Nashville Area Chamber opposes several gun bills – The Tennessean

Go read this article... Nashville Area Chamber opposes several gun billsThe TennesseanThe Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce opposes several bills that would allow people to carry guns in more places and prevent employers from taking any action against an employee who...

Major Survey Shows Gun Ownership Declining – ABC News

Go read this article... Major Survey Shows Gun Ownership DecliningABC NewsThe number of Americans who live in a household with at least one gun is lower than it’s ever been, according to a major American trend survey that finds the decline in gun ownership is...

Gun-loving felon incriminates himself on Facebook – New York Post

Go read this article... New York PostGun-loving felon incriminates himself on FacebookNew York PostA selfie-obsessed Brooklyn gun nut all but wrote his own arrest warrant on his Facebook page — posting pictures of himself holding a semiautomatic and threatening a...

Excellent Gun History Videos

Go read this article... Once again Vickers Tactical brings us some very interesting videos. From the Browning Hi-Power, Special Ops Handguns, to German Luger and Walther WWII pistols. …read more Related

A Concealed Carry Fashion Show In Indiana

Go read this article... It shouldn’t be surprising, that we’re now seeing a concealed carry fashion show, given that women comprise a fast growing demographic of gun owners. A fundraising fashion show was put together to support the Indiana chapters of The Well Armed...

Gun advocates test rules for openly carrying in schools – USA TODAY

Go read this article... USA TODAYGun advocates test rules for openly carrying in schoolsUSA TODAYMADISON HEIGHTS, Mich. — Two Michigan gun advocates are testing their rights in the most controversial places: public schools. One rifle-carrying man caused educators here...

Triple 7 Gear

Go read this article... 20$Bandit is rebranding as Triple 7 Gear. The new Triple 7 Gear brand will be a better fit as they expand and continue to develop new products until they put their gear in every one of your pockets! Eric, the brains behind the Mini Kit and...

Letter: What exact gun control plan will keep us safe? – The Republic

Letter: What exact gun control plan will keep us safe?The RepublicNote: The statements, views, and opinions contained in this letter to the editor are those of the author and are not endorsed by, nor do they necessarily reflect, the opinions of The Republic. From:...

Why bullseye is the most popular pistol shooting sport

If I asked you, dear reader, what you thought the most popular pistol-based shooting sport in America was based on participation, what would you say? IDPA? USPSA? GSSF? Well, if you picked any of those, you’d be dead wrong, because the answer is bullseye. Colt...

Heed public on gun access – Charleston Post Courier

Go read this article... Heed public on gun accessCharleston Post CourierBut it seems some of them can’t — or won’t — hear what constituents in South Carolina are saying about domestic abusers and their guns. A survey done by Winthrop University and released last week...

Democrats Push To Continue With Ammo Ban

Photo courtesy of AP 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 following the Obama administration’s decision earlier this week to withdraw...

A Hint of Spring

We’re in the middle of a big melt-off from last week’s snow, so I’ll be able to get a little range time this weekend. Probably working with a 9mm Glock. There’s also an AR that needs sighting in. I’m trying to make shooting plans for spring and summer around my...

Saiga 12 Ver. 340 Released at IWA 2015

Among several of the variants released by Concern Kalashnikov at the IWA 2015, they have introduced a new variant of the popular Saiga 12 Shotgun, simply designated Ver. 340. Key features include an elongated Picatinny Rail for optics, hunting style forearm for...

Breaking News: ATF Suspends Proposed Ban On M855… For Now

Go read this article... Looks like with over 80,000 comments the ATF has decided to drop a proposed ban on M855 (SS109) ammo. This is a major victory for gun owners and should hopefully send a message that bans like this will be met with opposition and facts about...

Great News! Sig MPX Mag Pouches are Shipping!

Go read this article... That’s right friends! MPX magazine pouches are shipping. Never mind that the MPX firearms and MPX magazines aren’t yet shipping… We’ve got the magazine pouches on the way in both black and FDE. I guess we can cross our fingers that Sig will...

SC: Needle versus Gun; Gun Wins

The victim said the man demanded money and threatened to inject her with a needle he was carrying. Police often hear reports of ATM robberies, but not the latter.”They’re contaminated, they’re dirty, needles,” said Lt. Raul Denis, of the Horry County Police...

CA: 20 Months Later, Robin Boyer charged in Shooting Death of Thief

Pacheco had convictions for grand theft, commercial burglary and meth possession.According to investigators, Pacheco was seen trespassing on private property several times by the homeowner, who was later identified as Boyer.On the day of the deadly shooting, Boyer saw...

NC: Criminals Shoot Criminals

The most common murder is of a person with a long criminal and violent history, by another person with a long criminal and violent history. They usually occur in geographically small areas know for crime and violence, where people have no faith in the police. David...

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