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...

Rebecca PetersDaily MaverickAcross Latin America and Africa, the two regions worst affected by gun violence, proposals are being developed by civil society and considered by parliaments. Those proposals contain measures like raising the minimum age for gun possession,...

Go read this article... According to Katie Pavlich, the BATF has already included the green tip M855 ammo ban, in their 2014 regulation guide. Which means the ban was prepared well in advance. The Obama administration was just waiting to spring it on the … Continue...

David Codrea: The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives announced Tuesday it “will not at this time seek to issue a final framework” implementing a proposed ban on what it’s still insisting is “armor piercing ammunition.” The special advisory issued by...

Go read this article... MassLive.comSpringfield man on trial for gun charges, leading police on chaseMassLive.comSPRINGFIELD — Assistant District Attorney Eduardo Velazquez on Wednesday went through the chronology of events that led to Thomas A. Veillette facing nine...

Legacy Sports International has announced their new YOTE camouflage pattern. The YOTE design by Thunder Mountain Camouflage is based on coyote fur and was developed with the help of Les Johnson, champion coyote caller and host of Predator Quest TV. Johnson will be...

A review of the timeline: January 2015: ATF published a new, OMB approved Regulation Guide stripping AR-15 “green-tip” from its armor piercing exemption list. February 2015: ATF proposes a ban (which they’ve already put in place through their handbook published in...

Go read this article... The ATF announced yesterday that they will shelve their M855 ammo ban plans based on the overwhelming response (and likely some political pressure). It is a good time to try to ride the momentum and reverse the already standing import ban of...

To those of you who said that contacting the ATF and your representative about the proposed ban on M855 wouldn’t work, this one’s for you. The ATF announced today that “will not at this time seek to issue a final framework” on “armor piercing” ammunition. ATF Special...

Go read this article... Apparently a bunch of you are stinky sons of guns because RE Factor Tactical’s Fight Soap sold out in about a day (or maybe Fight Soap just has a really dedicated following because they make great soap)! The good news is that there is that the...

Man arrested for gun possession after store incidentYoungstown VindicatorReports said officers were called to the store because the owner said a former employee, Alexander Da Mon Spencer, 20, threatened him with a gun then drove away. Police found a car Spencer was...

Nashville SceneChris Crofton, Advice King: My Son Is a Gun NutNashville SceneHmmmm, a well-adjusted gun nut? The bar for being well-adjusted is set pretty low these days. And “rather obsessed.” That sounds nice, “rather obsessed.” Ted Bundy was “rather obsessed” with...

Last night I shot the Wake County Action Pistol match, and I had an off night. Not really sure what happened, but I just felt like I was spinning my wheels all night, and I couldn’t get traction. I’ve been practicing and dryfiring like a madman, but it just didn’t pan...

EverythingLubbock.comObama administration scraps bullet ban after push backCNNOn Monday, the Second Amendment Foundation, which typically focuses on legal efforts to protect gun rights, launched a $700,000 nationwide radio and TV ad campaign. The group’s one-minute ad...

Go read this article... An AP story receiving considerable attention cites the latest General Social Survey finding that gun ownership has declined in recent years, though other research provides evidence that Americans are embracing gun ownership at a much higher...

Wait in line for M855? Nah, I make my own. I picked up the ammunition reloading bug about fifteen years ago — most likely by touching a copy of the Lyman Reloading Handbook at a local gun show. Who knows where that book was before I touched it? No wonder I caught a...

STLtoday.comGovernor: No ‘appetite’ for more gun control in ConnecticutSTLtoday.comHARTFORD, Conn. • 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...

Go read this article... WOODTV.comDistrict: Gun fired in Loy Norrix bathroomWOODTV.comKALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — Loy Norrix High School was placed on lockdown Tuesday after a gun went off in the school, the school district says. A release from Kalamazoo Public Schools...

Go read this article... Hoops and Dreams seeks to reduce gun violenceUtica Observer Dispatch“The shooting that recently occurred is something that seems to happen far more than we would like to see,” he said. “Any type of violence, any type of gun violence in the city...

Arkansas Bill Would Effectively Nullify any New Federal Gun Control MeasuresTenth Amendment Center (blog)LITTLE ROCK, AR., Mar. 16, 2015 – Any new federal gun control measure would be effectively blocked in Arkansas if a bill filed last week passes into law....

Go read this article... A recent survey, that purports to show that gun ownership is on the decline, is once again debunked. It’s not the first time. Despite more guns in the hands of law abiding citizens and record sales numbers. The Truth About … Continue reading →...

BurlingtonFreePress.comMan shot in pelvis at Charlotte gun rangeBurlingtonFreePress.comA Shelburne man was shot Friday in a mishap at a Charlotte gun range, the Vermont State Police say. Joshua Scarfone, 19, was target shooting at theLaberge Gun Range off of Lime Kiln...

Joakim Noah Releases Anti-Gun Violence Mini-DocumentarySTACK NewsJoakim Noah, with award-winning author Alex Kotlowitz, has produced a mini-doctumentary focusing on the negative impact of gun violence. Through interviews, You’re Not Alone tells the story of those who...

Very good essay by Jeff Knox.I have written several times about the issue of mandatory background checks for firearm purchasers. There’s no question that the idea of checking a gun buyer’s background to make sure they are not a criminal or crazy person seems...

**Press Release** Lewiston, ID – Seekins Precision, announced the modification of their current barrel nut design. With the constant changes to the Modern Sporting Rifle platform over the past few years, Seekins Precision has made a design change to the current barrel...

Ballistic Advantage has started another Weekly Giveaway. This week, the winner gets to pick between either a 14.5″ Carbine Length Modern Series barrel or a 14.5″ Mid Length Modern Series barrel. Both are chambered in 5.56 and have a QPQ finish inside and out. More...

Go read this article... LETTERS: Gun control is out of controlDaily RepublicWe will soon find we have no police because everyone they try to correct has a gun, plus everyone is supplied with the way to kill the police if they dare to arrest them. Advertisement. Print....

Go read this article... fox6now.comJobs, gun violence & new arena: Milwaukee mayor presents his State of the City …fox6now.comMILWAUKEE (WITI) — Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett presented his State of the City address on Monday, March 9th at Alverno College on the...

Congressman Patrick McHenry, has introduced the H.R. 1365, which is the Ammunition and Firearms Protection Act. The bill would prevent the BATF, from classifying popular AR-15 ammunition in the M855, as armor piercing in order to ban it. It would … Continue reading →...

Go read this article... JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville police say a teenage burglary suspect was wounded during a shootout with a police officer and a homeowner.The sheriff’s office reports that the 17-year-old boy has been released from the hospital where he was...

For some reason we overlooked sporting purposes in the 2nd Amendment, but the ATF must have an extended version. However, due to popular demand, the ATF has clarified that they are not banning M855 ammunition. Good work America! Here is their official statementOn Feb....

The Escort Raider is one of the shotguns introduced this year by Turkish manufacturer Hatsan Arms Company. Much like the Diamond SWAT 12 shotgun I previously discussed, the new Raider is a box magazine fed, semi-automatic scattergun. Unlike the Diamond-manufactured...

Go read this article... Judge Andrew C. Self ruled that Hoffman was justified in using deadly force and was entitled to immunity protection under the law, citing that force used was necessary to protect himself against death or other serious physical harm.Authorities...

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...

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...

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...

MLive.comAnn Arbor school board requests legislation to ban guns from schoolsMLive.comAnn Arbor police Sgt. Craig Martin asks to see the concealed pistol license of John McIntosh, of North Branch, as he prepares to enter an Ann Arbor school board meeting at Ann Arbor...

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...

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...

Taking aim: To the gun lobby, the answer is always more gunsPittsburgh Post-GazetteSince 2007, nearly 700 people nationwide — including 17 law enforcement officers — have been killed in non-self-defense incidents by people with permits to carry concealed weapons,...

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 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...

“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...

Go read this article... Derrick Rose opens up about gun violence in Joakim Noah’s documentaryatlantadailyworldChicago Bulls center Joakim Noah has recruited teammates Derrick Rose and Taj Gibson to share how gun violence has affected them in a new documentary titled...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

New York Daily NewsNYPD cops discover Brooklyn minivan hiding drugs, money, gunNew York Daily NewsCops pulled over a Honda Odyssey for double-parking in Brooklyn — only to learn that the minivan had a special compartment stashed with drugs, money and a gun, police...

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...

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...

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...

WLS-TVGary pastor arrested for attempting to bring a gun through TSA at Midway AirportWLS-TVMore than 2,000 people were caught trying to board planes with loaded guns last year, but Monday morning when Chicago police grabbed Sieon Roberts in the screening line at...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

How one of America’s most dangerous cities reduced gun violence (Part 2)Al Jazeera AmericaHow one of America’s most dangerous cities reduced gun violence (Part 2). Richmond, Calif. managed to bring down homicide rates through working with those most at risk. March 12,...

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....

Go read this article... The NSSF today expressed its profound thanks to U.S. Rep. John Culberson (R-Tex.), U.S. Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) and U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) for the pivotal leadership roles each played in working to convince the ATF to forestall...

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...

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...

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...

Indianapolis StarGun store murder, robbery suspects face federal charges, possible maximum …WTHRThe case was one of three gun dealer robberies last September that all happened in one week’s time. It was a huge concern for the ATF (Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and...

Go read this article... Breitbart NewsAl Sharpton: NRA’s Fight Against Gun Control an Attack on Gabby GiffordsBreitbart NewsOn March 6, MSNBC’s Al Sharpton described the launch of Gabby Giffords’ new background check push, then noted that the “NRA struck back” by...

Go read this article... Raw StoryIowa mom teaches class on carrying your child and a gun at the same timeRaw StoryLadies, who says we can’t have it all? Who says we have to choose between carrying our child and carrying our loaded firearm? Certainly not Melody Lauer,...

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...

Go read this article... CBS NewsSandy Hook “Child’s Requiem” addresses larger issue of gun violenceCBS NewsComposer Steven Sametz has spent the past two years seeking harmony out of deep sorrow. He is perfecting a special piece of music — a child’s requiem to honor...

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...

Go read this article... Obama AR-15 ammunition ban targeted in gun group’s nationwide media …Washington TimesThe ad claims, “The Obama administration was unable to impose gun restrictions and confiscation through the legislative process, so now it’s trying to ban...

…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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Dallas News: Grieving dog owners told House lawmakers Tuesday that animal training for police could have prevented the deaths of hundreds of beloved pets across the state. “This training is mandatory for UPS and FedEx delivery men; why isn’t it for law enforcement?”...

Detroit Free PressGun rights tested at Madison Heights, Ann Arbor schoolsDetroit Free PressLiterally in the faces of disbelieving school administrators and wary police, two Michigan gun advocates tested their rights in the last 10 days to openly carry in the most...

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...

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....

Go read this article... Community seeks solution to gun violence in SpringfieldDayton Daily NewsThe push to curb violent crime and gun violence must be community-wide, Springfield Police Division Chief Stephen Moody said. “It’s a public health crisis — it’s one part...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

On Friday February 13 at 4:00 pm, the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms released a proposal to ban commonly used M855 “green tip” AR-15 ammunition under the guise of law enforcement safety. The same day the proposal was released, on a Friday of a three day...

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...

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...

Washington PostGun industry’s helping hand triggers a surge in college shooting clubsWashington PostCAMBRIDGE, Mass. — In between completing problem sets, writing code, organizing hackathons, worrying about internships and building solar cars, a group of MIT students...