South Africa: 1 Burglar Shot by Homeowner

“The home owner returned home while the suspects were still inside the house. He found his door had been broken open.“On entering his house, he saw a suspect charging at him. He drew his firearm and shot at the suspect, wounding him in the abdomen,” Mtshali...

Mossberg’s MVP Patrol .308

Thanks to Guns America, we get a thorough look at Mossberg’s, bolt action patrol rifle in .308. It looks similar to the Ruger Gunsite Squad Rifle, with a rear rail, instead of up front. A cheaper alternative to the Ruger … Continue reading → …read more Related

Photoshopped Glocks and Training vs. Practice – 125

At the top of the show we talk a bit about USPSA and our practice regimen. I mentioned a couple of Instagram videos on the Triangle Tactical Instagram page where I FUBAR a reload in a drill, and some video of the “Drill of the Week” from last week. Find them all here....

TriStar Viper G2 Bronze

Go read this article... TriStar Arms has added a new model to its flagship line of autoloading shotguns. The new Viper G2 Bronze is a sharp-looking semi-auto designed as an ideal gun for bird hunters and target shooters.The TriStar Viper G2 Bronze has a bronze...

Wilson Combat Introduces .308 Super Sniper

Wilson Combat‘s legendary, match grade barrel– the heart of the rifle– elevates it among its contemporaries as the top choice of long range accuracy seekers. The barrel is precision button rifled from 416-R stainless steel, then chambered and reverse crowned for...

Iowa Faces New Gun Law That Endangers The Public

Photo Courtesy of Flickr Remove the buffer time for a suicidal person to get a gun, Eliminate the cooling period for an abuser to get a gun in a domestic dispute, and allow 14 year-old kids to possess firearms and that is what the new law in Iowa would do if passed. A...

Suriname: Robber Shot

Go read this article... PARAMARIBO — A man with gunshot wounds who died in the hospital Friday, was shot by people whose house he was robbing earlier in the day. Police say they are now looking for his two fellow robbers; the homeowner who fired the fatal shots has...

ATF Wants To Go After All 5.56 mm Ammunition, Not Just Green Tip

Recall when we speculated about why the ATF had decided to hold its “green tip” ban in abatement? Well, the questions are answered. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives on Thursday raised new concerns about surplus military ammo used in popular...

Guest column: Gun control led to Revolution – The Daily News Journal

Go read this article... The Daily News JournalGuest column: Gun control led to RevolutionThe Daily News JournalThe English mercantile system that imposed economic tyranny on the colonies. “Taxation without representation.” Yet the war started over the very issue that...

The Downfall of the Boston Bombers Gun Runner – Daily Beast

Daily BeastThe Downfall of the Boston Bombers Gun RunnerDaily BeastInstead of tapping his phone, federal agents followed him using video surveillance with the assistance of an informant who was paid $66k for the help. One year after the bombing, on July 21, 2014,...

See Snoop Dogg in an Anti-Gun Violence Ad – People Magazine

Music TimesSee Snoop Dogg in an Anti-Gun Violence AdPeople Magazine”How I’ve been affected by gun violence through the years is through deaths of friends and family members and associates,” says the rapper in the opening of the clip, which features other artists and...

Detroit Police Officer Charged With Theft During Drug Raid

News from the great North: DETROIT, MI — A Detroit crime fighter is charged with committing a crime of his own. Detroit Police Officer Christos Kyriakides, 62, is suspected of stealing a “Scarface movie collage” from the home of a resident where he and other officers...

Administration attempts unilateral gun control – Theadanews

Go read this article... Administration attempts unilateral gun controlTheadanewsBefore a month passed after the framework’s introduction, the Administration’s unilateral attempt at gun control was met with enough public outrage that ATF announced it would rethink the...

Amendment II Armory churning out high-quality ammo

Amendment II Armory, 2123 University Parkway #108, Sarasota, is producing excellent quality factory reloads at some of the lowest prices around. Staff Photo/ Lee Williams Chris Senterfitte and Jordan Williams of Amendment II Armory looked tired Wednesday morning. They...

Swarovski Announces New X5(i) Rifle Scope

Go read this article... Swarovski Optik North America, a subsidiary of the Austrian-based company is pleased to announce the introduction of the X5(i) Rifle Scope series. The X5(i) has been developed specifically with the long range shooter in mind. The X5(i) is a...

Quote of the Day: Mastery and Loving to Practice

Today’s reading comes from Page 75 of George Leonard’s Mastery: There’s another secret: The people we know as masters don’t devote themselves to their particular skill just to get better at it. The truth is, they love to practice–and because of this they do get...

Notes From HPS

David Codrea: Environmental devastation caused by illegal alien crossings has been well-documented, and there is nothing to suggest that won’t increase. After all, if the government was serious about stopping it, or even slowing it down, it could have done so by now....

VEIL Solutions Pocket Carry Strut

Go read this article... VEIL Solutions has developed a pointed strut that bolts on to their standard Apex and Ghost holsters without modification to convert the holster to pocket carry configuration. The strut serves to ensure that the handgun and holster stay upright...

Juvenile drew gun, fired shot while fleeing police – WKYC-TV

Go read this article... WKYC-TVJuvenile drew gun, fired shot while fleeing policeWKYC-TVCLEVELAND — A juvenile suspect drew a gun and fired shots while running away from police on Saturday morning. Around 9:45 a.m., a Cleveland Police sergeant was flagged down by a...

Anti-Gunners Continue To Lie For BATFE Ammo Ban

Photo courtesy of the NRA Thanks to the BATFE’s plan to ban M855 ammunition, affordable rounds for the AR-15 may have been hard to come by over the last week, but there sure wasn’t a shortage of hogwash being thrown around by gun control supporters. On Fox News’...

Talk to your kids about gun violence – News & Observer

Go read this article... Talk to your kids about gun violenceNews & ObserverGun violence disproportionately impacts teens and young adults. But lacking clear-cut conversations like those about car safety, how do parents begin to talk to teenagers and young adults...

Galco KingTuk 2 IWB Holster

Talking with the folks from Galco at SHOT Show in January, and one of the company’s new offerings for 2015 is the KingTuk 2 holster. Now you can carry your spare magazine right next to your EDC firearm. In response to numerous customer requests, this IWB holster...

Gun control activists insist US must invest in 'smart' guns – GOPUSA

Go read this article... GOPUSAGun control activists insist US must invest in ‘smart’ gunsGOPUSAGun Control Leading community proponents of “smart guns” that will fire only for authorized users are calling on President Obama and city leaders across the US to order...

Magpul Skull Beanie

And you thought Magpul just made gear for your rifle? There’s a lot of great gear available from the folks at Magpul, but did you know the company has more than one way to keep you covered? The Magpul Skull Beanie is a fine-knit, 97% Acrylic and 3% Spandex blend and...

Gun violence by any count is very sad and tragic – Wyoming Tribune

Go read this article... Gun violence by any count is very sad and tragicWyoming TribuneBrian Chapman recently wrote objecting to the manipulation of gun death statistics to make them seem worse than they are. Apparently, he believes gun violence can be made less...

gun responsibilities – STLtoday.com

Go read this article... gun responsibilitiesSTLtoday.comKudos to Post-Dispatch writer Aisha Sultan for her two columns about guns, including “Things about guns that your teen needs to know” (March 8). Sultan is absolutely right that gun violence disproportionately...

Gabby Giffords Pushing for Gun Control Bill – KRON4.com

Go read this article... KRON4.comGabby Giffords Pushing for Gun Control BillKRON4.comHARTFORD, 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...

Police to Obama: AR-15 Ammo Ban Not Needed

“Any ammunition is of concern to police in the wrong hands, but this specific round has historically not posed a law enforcement problem,” said James Pasco, executive director of the Washington office of the Fraternal Order of Police, the world’s largest organization...

An Excellent Idea

I spent this past weekend participating in the annual conference of the Texas Concealed Handgun Association. In addition to a Saturday morning fun shoot, we had classes on the law as it relates to the armed citizen, Texas law relating to concealed carry and first aid...

How to Count the Defensive Use of Guns

Go read this article... Stringent gun control advocates are fond of underestimating the possible importance of owning a gun. For example, a pair of anti-gun activists took to Politico in January to claim that the gun rights community is deluded about the likely number...

Why this Manhattan gun store didn't actually sell guns – Washington Post

Washington PostWhy this Manhattan gun store didn’t actually sell gunsWashington Post“…this revolver, it’s the easiest gun we have to use. It’s our most popular one. It’s a 22-caliber, six-inch revolver,” the clerk begins. “It’s also a gun that a five-year-old found in...

Magpul Crew Neck Sweatshirt

So, you’ve got the hat, now you want the cover garment to go with it? Don’t worry, there’s a lot to choose from. Discreetly display your Magpul pride with this new sweatshirt. Magpul’s apparel line has several different versions of sweatshirts. Hooded, zippered, crew...

BCM’s New KeyMod Light Mounts Are In-stock and Shipping

BCM just introduced 3 new low profile KeyMod light mounts using their new patent pending anchoring system. The new BCMGUNFIGHTER line of light mounts consists of a modular 1913 Light Mount for lights such as the INFORCE WML, modular Scout Light Mount for use with...

Michael's Sorta New Rifle!!!

I haven’t gotten it yet, but it’ll be on the way home soon! It’s my old FNH TSR 7.62 grafted into a McRees Precision chassis! The guys at McRees modified the TSR to fit their custom chassis and AI standard magazines. I’m really excited about this rifle! If you saw the...

Three way Gunfight: Police and Homeowner vs Burglars

Jacksonville sheriff Director Tom HackneyCitizens and police make an effective team to stop crime. Where there is high cooperation with, and trust of the police, crime rates tend to be very low. In this case in Brentwood, Florida, cooperation went a bit further than...

Dave Workman: ‘Astroturf’ versus real grassroots in Evergreen State

While many eyes will be focused on today’s planned demonstration in front of the Thomas S. Foley federal courthouse in Spokane, an equally important, if not more so, story has unfolded over the past week in Olympia, where true grassroots action by Second Amendment...

OH: Man who was shot is charged with assault

He struck a male victim in the face multiple times and caused two facial fractures, police said. The victim’s identity was not released by police. Mr. Driftmeyer was also shot twice and suffered wounds to his arm and leg at about 1:24 a.m. Wednesday outside Rack Time...

Shall Issue Propossed In Maryland

Maryland is currently one of those states, that requires a specific threat, to carry a handgun. You know, a state that doesn’t respect that Americans, have a right to keep and bear arms. So Senator Wayne Norman, is supporting shall … Continue reading → …read more...

House begins gun bill debate – KVUE

KVUEHouse begins gun bill debateKVUEMeanwhile, the House is working on its own version of open carry and other gun bills. The House Homeland Security Committee is listening to testimony from both sides of the argument, passionate opinions that deal with the...

A Small Remembrance

Alf the Wonder Beagle D: March 6, 2014 “One last word of farewell, Dear Master and Mistress. Whenever you visit my grave, say to yourselves with regret but also with happiness in your hearts at the remembrance of my long happy life with you: “Here lies one who loved...

Snoop Dogg stars in campaign to… – The Drum

NME.comSnoop Dogg stars in campaign to…The DrumRapper Snoop Dogg, Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner, singer Aloe Blacc, and tech leader Ron Conway are all taking part in an anti-gun violence campaign called “No Guns Allowed” to call for divestment from the gun...

Man shot in pelvis at Charlotte gun range – BurlingtonFreePress.com

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...

Program focuses on reducing gun violence – Topeka Capital Journal

Topeka Capital JournalProgram focuses on reducing gun violenceTopeka Capital JournalA presentation on reducing gun violence in Topeka went over so well in February 2014 that the presenter has been asked to return to the capital city. The Rev. James Atwood, an...

Dave Workman: CCRKBA calls for B. Todd Jones’ departure at ATF

The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms today called on B. Todd Jones to step down as director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, or be fired in the wake of what the group called a “colossal blunder” by the agency in...

Liam Neeson: Live by the Gun, Die by the Gun Control? – NewsBusters (blog)

NewsBusters (blog)Liam Neeson: Live by the Gun, Die by the Gun Control?NewsBusters (blog)OK, it’s probably not cause and effect, but it’s definitely karma. Liam Neeson’s new flick, Run All Night, just posted the worst opening of any of the Irish actor’s action movies....

SORD USA Releases Stormtrooper Hand Warmer

SORD USA has now introduced the Stormtrooper Hand Warmer. This cold weather mission specific product has been developed and tested over the course of three years in various conditions, altitudes, and terrains. The final product integrates the lightweight LiteLok...

Undercover cop justified in drawing gun on protesters, CHP says – SFGate

SFGateUndercover cop justified in drawing gun on protesters, CHP saysSFGateA plainclothes California Highway Patrol officer was justified in drawing his gun on protesters in Oakland after he and his partner were outed and the partner was attacked, the agency’s top Bay...

The Least Best Kept Secret in All of Gun-dom

There’s a countdown clock on the Glock Live Events website, counting down the seconds to 20 March 2015 at 9AM… There’s pictures of a dual spring, a la the Glock single stack .380 but not, on Facebook; other teases show the outline of a strangely shortened Glock slide…...

Gun Carry Bill Advances in Florida

A bill to allow carry, by those without a gun permit, is gaining support in Florida. The catch is, that it only comes into play after an evacuation, which happens a lot in Florida because of hurricanes. It’s not a … Continue reading → …read more Related

Rand Paul Launches “Stop Obama Ammo Ban” Campaign

Photo courtesy of Daily Signal Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul is hoping to flood the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE) with public comments in an effort to get the agency to back off of its “backdoor” attempt to ban the popular “green tip” bullet....

Gun safety options: Keeping firearms away from children – KPRC Houston

KPRC HoustonGun safety options: Keeping firearms away from childrenKPRC HoustonIn the hands of a trained professional, guns are nothing but a tool used for protection. But in the hands of a child, they are a disaster waiting to happen. Over a span of four days three...

Gabby Giffords Pushing Connecticut Gun Control Bill

Former Arizona Representative Gabby Giffords, is going to Connecticut, to help promote a gun bill that would require those subject to a temporary restraining order, surrender their firearms and ammunition within 24 hours. As in give up guns without due … Continue...

The Window Drill

Many of us struggle with a fast, efficient, and accurate first shot. One of the greatest problems I see with students seems to be the ability to drive the gun straight to the target. The presentation of delivering the gun to the target tends to get muddled with...

Found at the Gun Show: Western Super X #7, Chilled 12 Guage

This box of unfired Western Super X shotgun shells was found at the last gun show in Yuma. A friend had it on his table, someone had bought it 50 years or more ago, set it aside, and never used it. The box has some wear around the edges, but all the printing and color...

NC Wildlife Resources Commission Constructing New Shooting Range

…because people keep shooting up signs and other stuff on the gameland. Post by NC Wildlife Resources Commission. This falls under the heading of “Don’t be a douche.” If it’s not YOUR target, don’t shoot at it. Yes it’s great that they’re building a range, but they’re...

Crimson Trace Smith & Wesson K & L-Frame Lasergrip

If you carry a revolver for self-defense, chances are it’s a Smith & Wesson J-frame or a Ruger LCR. But what if you prefer a larger wheelgun? Your defensive revolver deserves the same instant-on technology as an auto-loader, right? Crimson Trace has you covered...

Elbow Issues for Shooters, Part 2: Exercises and Resources

Neoprene elbow brace in action during a Mac class last year. In my last article, I outlined a bit about my battle with the issue of elbow tendonitis. I will again caveat that I am not a medical professional nor do I play one on TV, and am only sharing my own personal...

Mother Shoots Home Invader To Defend Toddler

Photo courtesy of Daily Press A man is is in stable condition after he was shot when he broke into a Denbigh-area home Wednesday night, an official said. Officers were called to the 100 block of Grace Drive just after 10:30 p.m. to a report of a burglary at the home,...

Republican Proposes Abolishing The ATF

Photo courtesy of wikipedia Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.) has reintroduced legislation to do away with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Sensenbrenner, a senior Republican on the House Judiciary Committee, said the policies under ATF’s...

As It Turns Out…

…yes, Barack Hussein Obama and the ATF had an end game that includes banning ALL 5.56 ammo. This from ATF chief B. Todd Jones at today’s Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, via Bearing Arms: In a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, ATF Director B. Todd Jones...

Governor: No 'appetite' for more gun control in Conn. – WCVB Boston

WCVB BostonGovernor: No ‘appetite’ for more gun control in Conn.WCVB BostonHARTFORD, 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 many of...

NV: Analysis of Reno Judge in Defense of Home case

For one shining moment, Reno, Nevada, Judge Patricia Lynch had the opportunity to join the big leagues—to be a judicial hero by doing the right thing. In this case by following the law and telling a completely misguided DA that in Nevada, we allow people to defend...

This Lego-Modded Glue Gun is A Handheld 3D Printer – Gizmodo

GizmodoThis Lego-Modded Glue Gun is A Handheld 3D PrinterGizmodoTired of the same old, boring laminated pattern that’s in all of your 3D printed stuff? Industrial design student Vimal Patel was, and so he decided to fashion himself a 3D doodler, out of a hot glue gun...

How Does Gun Violence Affect You and Your Community? – KQED (blog)

KQED (blog)How Does Gun Violence Affect You and Your Community?KQED (blog)… threat– from hearing the pop-pop-pop of gunshots at night to losing friends and family members to shootings. Being exposed to gun violence can have a deep impact on kids, including aggression,...

Mixed Signals or Blatant Lies?

To hear the Obama administration talk about the need to ban a very common ammunition in order to “save police lives”, would lead one to think that this administration actually cares about cops lives. But, when looking at other actions regarding law enforcement by the...

Committee Gives School Gun Law Passing Grade – CBS Local

Go read this article... The TennesseanCommittee Gives School Gun Law Passing GradeCBS LocalPro-gun lawmakers aren’t stopping at the K-12 level. Another gun bill barreling through the legislature would allow anyone with a permit to carry their concealed weapon on...

How to Cook Bacon Using Automatic Weapons and Suppressors [VIDEO]

Go read this article... Bacon. Suppressors. Automatic Weapons. These are a few of my favorite things. In what maybe the most American video ever posted to YouTube, Top Shot Season 3 champion Dustin Ellerman managed to combine all three and prevent trichinosis all in...

Gifford’s Attacker Passed Background Checks

The biased mainstream media, doesn’t think it’s fair to point out, that Gabby Gifford’s attacker passed a background check to buy a gun. But that’s just a ploy to silence critics. Because it’s not only fair, it proves that the … Continue reading → …read more...

Florida Man Arrested At Chicago Airport For Gun In Suitcase – CBS Local

Go read this article... CBS LocalFlorida Man Arrested At Chicago Airport For Gun In SuitcaseCBS LocalCHICAGO (AP) — Authorities in Chicago say a Florida man has been arrested for having a loaded gun in his briefcase at Midway International Airport. Chicago police say...

Deadly fire at gun range kills 1 – kfor.com

Go read this article... News On 6Deadly fire at gun range kills 1kfor.comThe Nowata Firearms LLC. is a long steel structure that houses a gun shop and a firing range. The manager say the fire began at the south end of the building… the direction in which people fire...

Bill Introduced To Bar ATF From Banning Ammo

A Florida lawmaker has introduced a bill in the U.S. House of Representatives to bar the government from banning any ammunition in the United States that doesn’t already face restrictions.Congressman Thomas Rooney, a former Army JAG Corps officer and official in...

HuffPo: NRA Keeps 'Embarrassing' Gun Control Lobby – Breitbart News

Go read this article... Breitbart NewsHuffPo: NRA Keeps ‘Embarrassing’ Gun Control LobbyBreitbart NewsOn Wednesday, the day after the ATF scrapped its proposed AR-15 ammo ban, the Huffington Post (HuffPo) ran an article claiming one of the reasons the gun control...

Echo93 SpecMod

Go read this article... Echo Nine Three’s SpecMod stock set is pretty slick. It blends traditional looks with features that the “modern” shooter expects. They recently produced a graphic that notes all the components and features in an easy to digest way. Check out...

Ammo Ban Delayed But Obama Committed To Gun Control

Not surprisingly, White House spokesman Josh Earnest made President Obama’s intentions clear, after the BATF’s M855 ammo ban has been pushed back. The president is committed to “common-sense rules” for our Second Amendment, which means that he’s dreaming up more …...

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