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...

WTVD-TVAuthorities: Charlotte officer wounds teen who refused to drop gunWTVD-TVCharlotte-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. The youth, who...

Police seek man who allegedly ditched car, loaded gun after crash, report saysNJ.comPATERSON — Police are looking for a man who allegedly left behind a revolver loaded with illegal bullets when he bailed out of his Lexus Thursday night after crashing into a vehicle...

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...

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...

Go read this article... Families of gun violence victims meet to stop bloodshedNews 12 Bronx (registration)The Bronx Documentary Center in Melrose held a “Night of Remembrance” for the community, to not only remember those lost to gun violence but discuss ways to stop...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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…...

Go read this article... FOX CTGabby Giffords in town to join Gov. Malloy in fight for gun control billFOX CTHARTFORD — Former Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords is in town pushing for the passage of a bill that would better protect women and families from gun...

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

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....

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...

Go read this article... CBS LocalGun Proponents Use CBS4 Investigation While Trying To Repeal Ammo LimitsCBS LocalDENVER (CBS4) – Gun proponents are attempting to repeal Colorado’s 15-round ammunition limit and they’re pointing to a CBS4 investigation to prove a...

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...

Go read this article... Guns.comMinnesota lawmakers advance suppressor measure despite gun control outcryGuns.comGun rights and gun control advocates stocked the gallery during a hearing on legalizing federally compliant suppressors in Minnesota this week. (Photo:...

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...

WILLIAM BEZDEK: Gun violence is a health crisisThe Bakersfield CalifornianIn a white paper published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, they point out that more than 32,000 deaths a year are the result of gun violence. The United States has the most gun deaths of any...

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...

…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...

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...

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...

Go read this article... NBC ConnecticutGabby Giffords to Push For Connecticut Gun Control BillNBC ConnecticutGabby Giffords came to Connecticut today to push for new gun control legislation designed to help domestic violence victims. The bill, offered by Democratic...

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,...

Go read this article... Philly.comGun-rights supporters challenge Philadelphia suburb’s ordinancePittsburgh Post-GazetteGun-rights supporters are protesting a Philadelphia suburb’s gun ordinance and urging the district attorney to take legal action against the...

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...

…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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Go read this article... Political Blotter: Snoop Dogg takes on the gun industryContra Costa TimesConway 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...

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...

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...

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...

Go read this article... Breitbart NewsFormer White House Advisor: Obama Was ‘Angry’ After Senate Killed Gun ControlBreitbart NewsFormer Senior White House advisor Dan Pfeiffer admits that one of President Obama’s angriest moments in the White House was after the...

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...

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...

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...

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 …...

Go read this article... CBS LocalVentura High School Student Arrested After Gun Taken To CampusCBS LocalPolice say Ventura High School administrators were tipped off shortly after 11:20 a.m. Tuesday that a student had taken a gun onto campus. Administrators reported...

Photo courtesy of Wiki According to state DOJ statistics reported by the Sacramento Bee, California has sold more than 510,000 handguns in 2014. This breaks the long-standing record of 418,000 handguns sold in 1993 and doubles the amount sold in 2010 according to IJ...

Photo courtesy of Fox News A Nevada couple has been told that they can’t adopt a 12-year-old child because they have legal concealed-carry permits. Brian and Valerie Wilson asked the Assembly Judiciary Committee last week to approve a bill that would allow them to...

Rapper Calvin Broadus, AKA Snoop Dogg, is making a statement about guns. But it’s not about his 2006 felony gun charge. He’s urging investors to “unload and join the movement” in a video campaign, aimed at convincing such investors to … Continue reading → …read more...

An Iowa gun reform bill is moving forward. It has passed the House 75 to 24 and appears likely to be approved by the Senate. A bill with much the same provisions has passed the Senate Judiciary Committee. From thegaxette.com:The House voted 75-24 to send House File...

Go read this article... Breitbart NewsGiffords’ Husband Failed Same Background Checks Her Attacker PassedBreitbart NewsSome media outlets and gun control advocated responded to the report by claiming Loughner’s successful passage of a background check simply proves...

Photo courtesy of the Columbian A Clark County District Court jury has convicted a man who fired his gun to scare away alleged car prowlers, then later told reporters that he was just following the vice president’s suggestion. Jeffrey C. Barton, 53, made international...

I previously posted “Louis Awerbuck Remembered” (HERE). (Click on the book above for the link to the Kindle at Amazon). I wrote there I might have more gems to relate. As promised: If you have the time, go for the potentially most effective target area. If you don’t,...

CBS LocalTrigger Lock Didn’t Fit Gun That 13-Year-Old Cayman Naib Used To Commit …CBS LocalThe Delaware County district attorney’s office said Tuesday that the gun Cayman Naib used to kill himself had a trigger lock, but didn’t stop the gun from firing. Investigators...

Go read this article... La Pine, Ore. – A La Pine man says he had to shoot a neighbor’s pit bull to try and stop an attack. But the horse still had serious injuries and had to be put down. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s office says the attack was reported shortly...

DISTRICT Court for the Northern Mariana Islands Chief Judge Ramona V. Manglona yesterday denied as moot the commonwealth government’s motion to dismiss another lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the local Weapons Control Act. On March 3, 2015, the federal...

Go read this article... Gun control laws don’t create safety, only illusionsThe Idaho StatesmanHow could repealing a gun control law reduce murder rates? Because gun control laws are primarily passed to create the illusion of safety; for example; states that have...

Go read this article... Beretta unveiled the new APX pistol at the International Defence Exhibition & Conference (IDEX) in Abu Dhabi. The APX is Beretta’s first-ever striker-fired full sized handgun, and its introduction makes the company one of the few gun makers...

A Little Rock man saw a man breaking into his neighbor’s house and feared for her safety. He grabbed a gun, fearing the wheelchair-bound neighbor was home. He was able to interrupt the burglary and hold the suspects at gunpoint, but when he felt threatened he did fire...

Go read this article... Tallahassee.comLetter: Gun responsibilityLawrence Journal WorldCarrying a gun comes with responsibility. That’s why Kansas law requires completion of a basic handgun safety training course before issuing a license to carry. Kansas Senate Bill...

Pittsburgh Post-GazetteArt preview: ‘UNLOADED’ exhibit aims to point out tragedies of gun violencePittsburgh Post-GazetteNow Ms. German, a 38-year-old artist who lives in Homewood, is exhibiting some of her work about gun violence at SPACE in the Cultural District as...

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...

Go read this article... Remember that EDC AK Case from Armageddon Gear that I mentioned recently? Well, it is on sale for $20 off! This case is specifically designed to carry an AK with folding stock along with some essentials to support the fight like mags and first...

Ain’t nothin’ sweet about how I hold my gun Now once upon a time not too long ago, a blogger like myself wrote a series of posts comparing the Weaver stance as associated with Jeff Cooper’s Modern Technique and the Modern Isosceles stance. Actually, pretty much...

Go read this article... Gun sale background check supporters make a new pushPortland TribuneThe Oregon Alliance for Gun Safety and the national group Americans for Responsible Solutions, founded by former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and her husband Mark Kelly, are...

Go read this article... ABC NewsBoston Marathon Bombing Trial: Friend Says He Gave Tsarnaev a Gun Later …ABC NewsA long-time friend of the alleged Boston Marathon bomber testified in court today that he gave Dzhokhar Tsarnaev the gun later used in the shooting death...

NOLA.comGun ownership in US lowest it’s ever been, poll saysNOLA.com6, 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...

Go read this article... In Part I and Part II of this three-part series we described the political movement of organized medicine and public health activists to advance gun control during the 1990s and into the 2000s. During the first decade of the new century public...

Religion roundup: Interfaith event aims to reduce gun violenceTopeka Capital JournalAn interfaith event that aims to reduce gun violence in the capital city will be held Sunday night at an East Topeka church. The program, titled “Envisioning a Future Without Gun...

Go read this article... MAC’s video goes over the distinction between a Designated Marksman and a Sniper rifle. When it comes to our military, those terms really correlate more with the job description, of the person pulling the trigger. …read more Related

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives on Thursday raised new concerns about surplus military ammo used in popular AR-15 rifles and pistols just days after pulling back on a proposal to ban the ammo because it could threaten police safety. In a Senate...

Rex Jensen, President and CEO of Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, arranged for a private firearms class Saturday for some of his staff and friends. I got an invite and jumped at the chance. Lately, I’ve been doing far too much writing and not enough shooting. There are many...

Breitbart NewsSnoop Dogg, Jhené Aiko Feature In Anti-Gun Violence Public Service …HipHopDXThe campaign, titled “#ImUnloading,” is a partnership between Unload Your 401K and the No Guns Allowed anti-gun violence movement. During the public service announcement, Snoop...

You’ll be glad to know that U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joined by 52 other senators, condemned the BATF’s proposal to ban M855 5.56 ammunition. The BATF’s attempt is plainly not legal. They’re creating an … Continue reading...

Breitbart NewsWATCH: Snoop Dogg and Ron Conway Appear in New PSA Against Gun ViolenceBroadway WorldIn a partnership between Unload Your 401k and anti-gun violence campaign, No Guns Allowed, entertainment icon Snoop Dogg and tech leader Ron Conway are joining forces to...

We often spend a lot of time talking about the defensive handgun, carrying extra ammo and choosing the right kind of defensive holster. In the past few years, we’ve even begun to realize the value of always carrying some sort of tactical light with us. But we often...

The Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) in support of Product Manager Soldier Protective Equipment of the Program Executive Office Soldier, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 is seeking information from potential industry partners to support the Army’s...

Go read this article... SAN ANTONIO – A business owner said he was protecting his family when he shot a burglar on Monday morning. (snip)After seeing a suspected burglar breaking into his shop, Bryan told his daughter to call police and he grabbed his gun. Bryan fired...

Go read this article... Breitbart NewsGabby Giffords: The Gun Control Movement’s Human ShieldBreitbart NewsOn March 4 Breitbart News reported on Gabby Giffords’ renewed push to extend background checks to gun shows so that everyone has to pass the same background...

Washington Free BeaconHow angry gun owners shouted down a ban on armor-piercing bulletsWashington Post (blog)That didn’t take long. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said Tuesday it was backing down from a proposed ban on manufacturing and...

Springfield Armory introduced the groundbreaking XD-S in .45 ACP at the 2012 SHOT Show. Realizing the diminutive—but full-power—semi-automatic was a hit, the company introduced a 9 mm version at the NRA Annual Meetings in Houston in 2013. Not content to rest on the...

Then, last summer, Wilkins shot Packer five times. Like him, she claimed self-defense in her trial for malice murder, felony murder and aggravated assault. On Wednesday morning, after deliberating for 11 hours over three days, a jury acquitted her, too. As the court...

If you’re looking for a deal on BCG’s, you should definitely check out Damage Industries’ BCG Lightning Sale. Right now they have 3 different BCG’s in-stock and on sale. All three BCG’s are Black Nitride Coated which is an awesome for firearms as it is super slick,...

Go read this article... The Guy With the Guns Is Afraid?Huffington PostUnsafe access to guns in the home is a leading cause of deaths among U.S. children and teens, according to The Truth About Kids & Guns: 2015, a new report from the Brady Center to Prevent Gun...

Go read this article... Breitbart NewsGun-Control Advocates Open Pop-Up Gun ShopNY1A gun-control advocacy group chose an unusual way to get their point across: a pop-up gun shop in Manhattan. NY1’s Lori Chung filed this report. A pop-up gun store on the Lower East...

“The past and the future are fights to the death” —”Ava Crowder,” as played by Joelle Carter Justified A voice-over day in the studio, along with the Wednesday podcast. Just finished the final voice work for this season;s SHOOTING GALLERY — our 2 episodes for Israel...

News from Anniston: State Rep. Thomas Jackson worries that Christians who carry guns into church aren’t acting like Christians. Jackson, D-Thomasville, has filed a bill for the current legislative session that would make doing so illegal. He’s not sure it’ll become...

An armed Westridge homeowner fired three gunshots at two men he caught breaking into his car early Sunday morning, forcing the suspects to flee in a stolen car and then crash near a golf course, a spokesman for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station said.The two...

Go read this article... MyFox ChicagoBoy, 14, among six injured in Chicago weekend gun violenceMyFox ChicagoPolice investigate at the scene of where a man was found stabbed. | Network Video Productions. CHICAGO (Sun-Times Media Wire) -. At least seven people have been...

DETROIT – A woman on Detroit’s east side shot at three males who were breaking into her home Tuesday afternoon, striking one of them. (snip) “I’m glad she did (shoot),” said neighbor Chris Ballard, who said he had his window kicked in this week. “I hope it’s the same...

Wednesday letters: Easy shot, gun control, electric powerChron.comSuch a pursuit has nothing to do with police safety and everything to do with furthering President Obama’s gun control agenda. In addition, the ATF may be running low on work and thus needs to justify...

Go read this article... According to affidavit, Dandridge attacked and choked his girlfriend at a house in the 1600 block of Delano Avenue after leaving a club on Beale Street.The police report says the woman was grabbed by her neck and slammed to the floor.Officers...

Go read this article... National Concealed Carry Reciprocity Law Will Increase Gun ViolenceHuffington PostIt is scary at best and outright irresponsible national public policy at worst for Congress to knowingly enact a new national gun law that has proven to decrease...

Dallas Observer (blog)Dallas Police Guns Used to Shoot Citizens Sent Back to Street, Not Evidence …Dallas Observer (blog)As part of discovery in the civil case, Walker’s attorney Geoff Henley sought access to the gun with which Wilburn shot Walker. He wants Wilburn to...

Fox NewsIs gun ownership really down in America?Fox NewsFILE — Feb. 6, 2015: A dealer arranges handguns in a display case in advance of a show at the Arkansas State Fairgrounds in Little Rock, Arkansas. (Danny Johnston/AP). Is gun ownership falling? The answer is yes,...