“My client was fired at after Riley had him in his sights like a deer in headlights; there was nowhere for Craig to go; he was a sitting duck and if he turned and ran, he was worried he would take a bullet in the back; my client thought he was going to die; he...

Adaptive Tactical, LLC, manufacturers of innovative firearm stocks, magazines, conversion kits, and accessories announces the release of its EX Performance Fore-end and M4-Style Stock for Mossberg & Remington Shotguns. Created and optimized for pump shotguns, the...

Go read this article... We all know that owning Suppressors is an expensive addiction to have can make it very hard for most people to even get started in their NFA ownership. Thankfully, Griffin Armament has recently brought back its M4SD suppressor in a new more...

Go read this article... Teens crash car into fence, flee with gunKSAT San AntonioSAN ANTONIO – Two teenagers are in police custody after crashing a car and fleeing from the scene with a gun. A police officer spotted the car driving with its back doors open around 7...

Senator Dan Fisher has started the process to strengthen Oklahoma’s state Constitutional protection for the right to keep and bear arms. State constitutions may not offer absolute protections, but they can be very effective. A Vermont Supreme Court found their...

Go read this article... Watts partaking in this type of conversation is not surprising. There were no questions being asked. There was no one to rebut her statements, ask a follow up or press the facts over her emotion. As she stated (emphasis mine): The rhetoric of...

Just today Faxon Firearms announced it will be replacing their Left Hand ARAK-21 uppers with their new Ambi Ejection Port Window Uppers. Basically that means that all uppers from here on out will all have the ambi window which will allow you to choose between left or...

Let’s see, what is that word I’m looking for? Oh yeah, hypocrite! An anti-gun attorney in Cleveland, David Malik, has been arrested for, guess what, carrying a gun and ammo through airport security. According to Cleveland.com: “I participated in a target shooting...

Go read this article... Hornady is expanding their ammunition offerings in 2015. One of the products will be the new “American Gunner” line. I recently came into a couple of boxes of the stuff from another gun writer who was in one of my classes. (Thanks Tom!) The...

TheBlaze.comFrench Police Investigating Whether Charlie Hebdo Terrorists Took Advantage …TheBlaze.comFrench police say the guns used in last month’s Islamic terror spree in Paris may have been legally purchased in Slovakia, a member of the European Union. According to...

We’ve covered the inside-the-waistband (IWB) holster from Fobus previously in the small version, but there is also a variant for full size handguns as well. Impervious to the elements and designed for full size pistols, Fobus’ new IWB holsters are an solid, affordable...

SFGateBoy’s Discovery Of Gun Leads To Gang Member’s ArrestKRON 4The boy was walking to Washington Manor Middle School at about 7:20 a.m. last Thursday when he saw the handle of a gun in the bushes adjacent to the bar Shilo’s at the corner of Manor Boulevard and Zelma...

SORD USA offers some of the greatest field pants on earth. Sure they may be overlooked given the multitude of “tactical” pants on the market, but once you wear them, it is hard to convince yourself to utilize other options. Now SORD has released a plethora of color...

Survival Blog: Much like a muscle that atrophies with disuse, any right that goes unexercised for many years devolves into a privilege, and eventually can even be redefined as a crime. Open carry was once the norm. Concerning our founders, “Their laws about children...

Go read this article... Los Angeles TimesGun lobby misfires again with guns-on-campus proposalLos Angeles TimesAccording to the pro-gun control Armed Campuses project, eight states currently allow concealed weapons on campuses but often ban them from such areas as...

PolitiFactColumnist: Obama presses gun control through bullet banPolitiFact”President Obama is using executive actions to impose gun control on the nation,” Bedard wrote Feb. 27, 2015. “Targeting the top-selling rifle in the country, the AR-15 style semi-automatic,...

Go read this article... One home invader is dead and his three accomplices are being charged with his murder after a homeowner in Alabama defended herself against the group. According to local media reports: [Police] said the foursome went to the home of the victim,...

On the one hand, the BATF is currently attempting to use provisions in the law, to categorize SS108/M855 5.56 as “armor piercing” ammunition. When it clearly doesn’t fit the legal category. And at the same time, environmentalists through the EPA … Continue reading →...

Pulling the wife from a bathtub, the intruders tied up the couple while they ransacked the home. Washington State Man Defends Against Invading Gang Members A Lakewood couple were the victims of a home invasion ordeal that ended poorly for their attackers. When the...

The Unified Sportsmen of Pennsylvania has stepped up to pay the nearly $900 price tag for 14 new road signs that state “Welcome to Conoy Twp: THIS IS NOT A GUN FREE ZONE.”(snip)Strasburg resident Pete Kingsley, treasurer of USP, called Mohr after he read an LNP report...

Go read this article... Gun Digest publishes some really informative reloading resources. Recently they’ve given us “Five Things I’ve Learned Reloading Ammunition.” Featuring custom ammunition manufacturer, Philip Massaro, making some really good points. Good stuff....

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has announced it is seeking to ban commonplace 5.56 M855 ball ammunition as “armor piercing ammunition.” If you have not already done so, all industry employees, target shooters and gun owners should...

Growing up, Plano was the standard for tackle boxes. Now we are getting some modern innovation with the A-TACS Pattern being slapped on their military focused tackle bag, plus they have a great back story to go along with it. Frankly, who wouldn’t want a tactical...

Calif. cop shoots naked suspect after gun strugglePolice NewsHastings says the officer drew his gun and told the man to surrender, but he attacked the officer, and the officer dropped his weapon. The two struggled over the gun, and the officer twice tried to use a...

Go read this article... AmmoLand.comThe Economist: Gun Control Movement Hurting from Lack of Gun Enthusiasts…?AmmoLand.comWashington DC – -(Ammoland.com)- On February 13 2015, The Economist (TE) ran a column showing that shooting guns is “a thrill” and suggested the...

Recall that I had some questions for Eugene Volokh here? Eugene responded thusly via email: Eugene: To answer your questions, of course if a state decided to order police officers to carry concealed, police officers would have to carry concealed – just as it can tell...

Go read this article... Media Matters for America (blog)Star Tribune Credulously Cites Work Of Discredited Gun Researcher John LottMedia Matters for America (blog)The Star Tribune of Minneapolis cited a misleading statistic about carrying concealed guns from pro-gun...

GLIDE, Ore. (AP) — A Southern Oregon man says he thought raccoons had been killing his backyard chickens for a couple of nights, so he took a 20-gauge shotgun with him when he heard a racket Sunday night.It turns out his dogs were barking at a cougar, which he wounded...

…buried deep in the wasteland surrounding Chappaqua, NY: CHAPPAQUA, NY: Spokesman for the Clinton Uber Alles Super PAC today released a statement from Presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton today on the increasing controversy swirling around her use of a private email...

Go read this article... New York Daily NewsHouston-area cops fighting rash of child gun accidentsNew York Daily NewsThe 5-year-old, who hasn’t been publicly identified by first or last name, hit his older brother Hayden in the stomach at about 10:30 a.m. with a 9 mm...

This week Tom Givens, one of the most admired firearms trainers in the business, highlighted a video of a self defense shooting over at Pistol-Forum.com that teaches a lot of key lessons about successful self defense. How many times have you heard the phrase “You...

There is quite a bit of interesting video in this article. Moms Demand Action Lobby Day Gets Crashed Posted by Michael Strickland on Wednesday, February 11th, 2015 at 9:55 pm Bloomberg’s Moms Demand Action held their lobby day in Olympia, WA on Feb. 10th, 2015. On...

In Kentucky, a bill that would allow for the National Rifle Association, to train gun owners for concealed carry permits is getting closer to passage. According to The Courier General, the bill passed the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, and … Continue reading...

I was browsing one of my favorite sites UNCRATE and came across the Taurus First 24 Kit. I rarely find gun stuff on UNCRATE so it was cool to see some cross over. It’s no secret I have an eye for presentation, so i’m sure it doesn’t surprise any one you that this...

Go read this article... Advertise here with BSAVanquest has sent over some serious quality gear that we have reviewed before. After a putting a face with the name at Shot Show and a chance to see what is coming, there is no doubt you will be hearing much more from...

Fifty-five-year-old, Christina Bond of St. Joseph, Michigan died on January 2, 2015 after she negligently shot herself in the face while adjusting her bra holster. “She was having trouble adjusting her bra holster, couldn’t get it to fit the way she wanted it to. She...

News10.net10-year-old girl shoots sister with father’s service gunNews10.netFRESNO (AP) – Police say the 10-year-old daughter of a Madera County sheriff’s lieutenant shot her younger sister with their father’s gun in an apparent accident. Fresno Police Lt. Joe Gomez...

Go read this article... Gun rights showdown: Sunnyvale restrictions upheld by appeals courtSan Jose Mercury NewsIn a closely watched gun rights showdown, a unanimous three-judge 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel rejected the arguments of groups such as the...

A Wisconsin woman who works for the Oconomowoc School District is being harassed over the possession of an electrical stun gun in her vehicle’s glove box. She may be criminally charged. In most of the country, this would not be an issue. But Wisconsin is a swing...

In November of 1966, over 22,000 allied troops launched Operation Attleboro in Vietnam, and as part of the operation, U.S. Special Forces team led an unconventional force comprised mostly of ethnic Chinese Nung soldiers. During a fierce firefight against Viet Cong...

The National Shooting Sports Foundation’s Project ChildSafe, a national industry-wide program to encourage safe and responsible firearms ownership, has attracted 1,000 manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, ranges, instructors, and conservation groups to join its...

Go read this article... The TennesseanTennessee lawmakers prepare for onslaught of gun billsThe TennesseanLawmakers were set to consider eight bills Wednesday related to everything from allowing guns on property used by a school to legalizing targets that explode. As...

Courtesy of AP In an extensive interview with Playboy magazine, actor Vince Vaughn sounded off on his libertarian politics, the Second Amendment, and affirmative action according to breitbart. Sitting down with Playboy contributing editor David Hochman, Vaughn, who...

Miss P, a 15-inch Beagle, sweeps Best of Show at Westminster! Newt, who looks uncannily like Miss P, is simply beside herself with joy. Miss P’s great uncle is the legendary Uno, the greatest Beagle of them all. Newt herself is from Windkist Kennels in Utah, one of...

Go read this article... One thousand supporters have joined with NSSF to promote Project ChildSafe, the industry’s national program to encourage responsible firearms ownership and provide safety materials to all gun owners. …read more Related

There are 239 members of the House, that have put their name on a letter opposing, the Obama administration’s ban on M855 5.56 ammunition. The ban is supposedly in response, to the fact that 5.56 ammunition, is more widely used … Continue reading → …read more...

Go read this article... Keeping kids safe when it comes to guns is a subject that gun rights advocates and gun control advocates can agree on. St. Louis Post Dispatch Columnist Aisha Sultan gets a lot right in her recent article: “The Awkward Playdate Question that...

Canik TP-9SA Takedown & Decocker Takedown and Reassembly of the New Canik TP-9 SA Full Size 9mm Pistol by Century Arms. Taking a closer look at how the Decocker works on the Turkish Semi Auto Handgun 9mm on the Hank Strange Hacienda.www.centuryarms.comShow Your...

13newsnow.comNSU student says she was shot with BB gun, hit with bottle of urinewtkr.com“The BB gun case remains under investigation. A report of the incident was taken, however, it was not included in the daily log. This was an error on our part, and lessons learned...

Here’s a good composition explaining why, groups such as the Violence Policy Center, are not doing themselves any favor by continually fabricating gun statistics. Because people remember. It’s well known, that much of the top down inspired gun control movement, …...

Go read this article... CBS LocalNewtown panel urges more gun control, mental health changesWaterbury Republican AmericanHARTFORD — A panel tasked with developing recommendations to prevent tragedies like the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre is calling for new...

Go read this article... NSSF Partners with a web-design company that specializes in firearms and outdoor businesses to provide its members a significant discount customized online business solutions. …read more Related

STLtoday.comA St. Louis man is in jail after police say he pointed a gun at officers …STLtoday.comST. LOUIS • A St. Louis man is in jail after police say he pointed a gun at officers while a child was in the car and within arm’s reach of a fully loaded assault rifle....

David Codrea: The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives posted a proposed rule change Friday removing a previous exemption and banning the manufacture, import and sale of “5.56 mm (.223) SS109 and M855 ‘green tip’ ammunition containing a steel core,”...

Photo Courtesy of tumbler Police say a homeowner who shot an intruder in the face at 1723 Pebble Terrace Tuesday morning knew the man before the shooting. Edmond Police investigators look over the scene at 1723 Pebble Terrace in Edmond, OK, Tuesday, where an intruder...

Winthrop poll: Politics, economy, gun control, and same sex marriageABC NEWS 4CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A new Winthrop University poll covering everything from gun ownership to marriage and the economy was released Wednesday. Of just over 1,100 South Carolinians...

Go read this article... By now you have heard that the ATF is banning M855 ammunition. M855 is one of the most commonly available and affordable types of 5.56 ammo. Banning its sale will have far reaching effects on the price and availability of ammo for some of the...

Go read this article... The News JournalCourts acknowledge gun policy review underwayThe News JournalOfficials in Delaware’s courts are rethinking which security workers in courthouses should carry guns, a spokesman for the judiciary said Tuesday. The policy study...

Lee’s note: This press release was just sent out. It may be the dumbest PR move I’ve seen in quite a while. I’m sure it will have about the same effect as a 500-pound JDAM, and will be rescinded shortly. ICAST to Charge Media to Attend ICAST 2015, the world’s largest...

If you have a working dog or if you have regular pooch who like great gear, Fight and Flight Tactical has a growing line of K9 accessories like leashes, harnesses, bowls, and more. They also recently released a new patch that any pup (or their master) would be proud...

Go read this article... AmmoLand.comBloomberg’s Comments Add to a Long Tradition of Racially-Charged Gun …AmmoLand.comSome credit a reaction to the racially-charged civil unrest of the 1960s for the political will to pass the Gun Control Act of 1968. In recent years,...

Wisconsin was the next to the last state to enact a concealed carry law. It passed in 2011. The law had been thwarted for years by the actions of former Democrat Governor Jim Doyle. Lawmakers in Wisconsin learned many lessons from the efforts of previous states, and...

Go read this article... The Arc’teryx LEAF Khard is already capable pack that is about to become even more capable thanks to Velocity Systems. They are now offering full line of inserts built specifically for the Khard. …read more Related

Pharmacy owner Joe Good, who was on his way to the pharmacy when the shooting occurred, took over, while Radcliff went home for the rest of the day.“He’s a lot more tore up now that he found out the guy died,” Good said.The pharmacy has never been robbed before, but...

New York TimesIn Bid to Allow Guns on Campus, Weapons Are Linked to Fighting Sexual AssaultNew York TimesOpponents contend that university campuses should remain havens from the gun-related risks that exist elsewhere, and that college students, with high rates of...

Recent NYPD statistics, show that homicides and shootings, are up this year. Which tells us that New York’s SAFE Act, isn’t working, according to the New York State Rifle & Pistol Association. It obviously looks that way. There were more … Continue reading → …read...

By now most readers are aware of the sad case of the poor New Jersey retired school teacher who faces felony charges for ownership of an antique handgun. Gordon Van Gilder, a 72-year-old retired schoolteacher in New Jersey, faces a 10-year prison sentence for...

Go read this article... A video has been released showing a 2 mile long shot being made with a custom 375 CheyTac rifle. Based on the info available, it looks like the rifle was specially setup for the purpose. Just the rail and turret had a combined elevation of 49.4...

Go read this article... WTNHHousecleaners say they saw guns in Aaron Hernandez’s homeWTNHFALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) — Two women who cleaned the home of former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez testified Monday at his murder trial that they saw guns stashed in...

….comes to an equally low-key end. Snow…cold…wind…stay inside and read. Cook a bit. Watch some old movies. Clean a couple of guns. Pretty cool, all in all. There’s a couple of articles that are definitely worth reading. the first is from the Cedar Rapids Gazette via...

Around 1:30 p.m. Thursday, shots rang out the Eastern Market Place in Chantilly around when the two suspects tried to rob an armed vehicle parked at the Capital One Bank. Sheriff Chapman says one of the suspects fired and a guard in the armored vehicle fired back,...

Politifact: Would George Washington have been an ally to modern-day gun-rights groups? A social-media meme suggests that he would have. Around the time of Washington’s 282nd birthday, a reader sent us the meme, which includes a painting of Washington and a quote...

I have a love/hate relationship with Winter. In our area, you can be out on the range in a tee-shirt on Saturday, and find yourself shoveling snow on Sunday. Last weekend was a good example of that. Rather than complain about the weather, I try to take advantage of...

Los Angeles TimesPassengers Panic After Untrue Los Angeles Airport Gun ScareABC NewsPolice apprehended the man and the fire department took him to a hospital for treatment of an unspecified condition — but “someone said that there was a man with a gun, which was not...

Choosing to live an armed lifestyle is not just something that happens. It is a conscious choice, reinforced every day with education, training, and the continued pursuit of information. That is part of what the USCCA is all about. We provide information and we have...

Meprolight, manufacturer of pistol night sights, announced the addition of high visibility night sights designed specifically for the popular Smith & Wesson M&P Shield. Meprolight has led the industry in the development of tritium gun sights, which provides...

Go read this article... GOPUSANRA, others: Obama not done with unilateral moves on gun controlGOPUSAUnloading his latest round of gun-control legislation, President Barack Obama’s executive fiat is poised to stop Americans from buying and selling a traditional form of...

Go read this article... WJCL NewsPolice: Gun fired into air after fraternity altercation at UGAWJCL NewsPolice said the shot was heard around 3:30 a.m. Sunday after a verbal confrontation between members of the fraternities. Authorities said witnesses reported a man...

Go read this article... There is a joke that goes around the gun culture. After a defensive shooting, an attorney asks the person who was defending themselves “Why did you shoot him him six times?” The stock punch line is: Because I ran out of ammunition.The best...

Go read this article... There has been some confusion lately about Dimitri’s “departure” from Ares Armor. As it turns out, it is not really a departure in the truest sense. Dimitri and Ares Armor recently released a letter that explains their current arrangement. You...

Go read this article... Bulls’ Noah taking on gun violence issueESPN (blog)The appearance of “The Drop” around Noah’s neck coincides with the video that his foundation helped release Tuesday in its efforts to raise awareness about gun violence. The video features Noah...

SFGateBoy, 11, finds gang member’s gun in bushes after San Leandro shootingSFGate“They were lucky that he called home and some other kid didn’t pick it up,” she said. “They were lucky that somebody like him found it and not somebody that would have taken it to school....

Go read this article... That’s what Tim Shaw, the host of National Geographic’s None of the Above put to the test during a recent episode of the show. Joined by bystanders, Shaw asks how many water balloons a .44 Magnum round can penetrate. What’s your answer: …read...

Lee’s note: This story moved last night. CAMPUS GUN BILL GETS APPROVAL IN SENATE COMMITTEE By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, February 16, 2015……….People with concealed-firearms licenses could carry guns at state colleges and...

Hershel “Woody” Williams is returning after 70 years to Iwo Jima, where a flamethrower saved him from Japanese bayonets and where he earned the Medal of Honor. His grandchildren urged him for years to relive the war on-site at annual ceremonies to commemorate the...

In the news recently, police shot and killed a man, who was likely motivated in the same vein as the Islamic jihadists, that committed the Charlie Hebdo massacre. The shooter fired at least 40 rounds, and killed two people, as … Continue reading → …read more...

Off-duty Sonoma County deputy fires gun in Hopland incidentSanta Rosa Press DemocratAt some point during the encounter at the Superette, an off-duty Sonoma County sheriff’s deputy saw the CHP officer holding Whitney and the others at gunpoint and stopped to assist,...

You may remember that RE Factor Tactical is now carrying some very cool, hand crafted, wooden flags. They just added a new Gadsden Flag option to the line up and you probably need it for your office, man cave, or living room. Check out the Wooden Gadsden Flag at RE...

Go read this article... California’s lead ammunition ban in the condor zone was a failure. The reason that the data was hidden, until after the state passed its final draft, of the ban. Which shows that lead bullets are likely not the cause of … Continue reading →...

Photo courtesy of flickr The Iowa Firearms Coalition has done a great deal of planning, and all of the hard work for the rights of gun owners in Iowa is going to pay off… hopefully. “We plan to legalize suppressors and fix many issues that have plagued Iowa’s firearms...

Go read this article... USA TODAYGiffords draws crowd at DC event to support gun controlUSA TODAYWASHINGTON — Former congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz., showed Wednesday she can still fill a room on Capitol Hill — this time for a news conference to announce...

Go read this article... In Episode 1 of I Am Forever, fitness expert Isaiah Truyman and veteran Green Beret John Wayne Walding introduce a new training program for the shooter athlete. This season, train with high school senior Reagan Tyler and watch your shooting and...

Professor John R. Lott Jr. recently gave testimony to the Wyoming legislature, which is considering, the elimination of many gun free zones. He’s been invited back. From Ammoland: John Lott covers the intense planning done by these shooters, and how … Continue reading...

Go read this article... wtvr.comHenrico County man caught trying to bring gun on airplanewtvr.comRICHMOND, Va. — A Henrico County man was arrested after he was stopped by Transportation Security Administration officers at the Richmond International Airport checkpoint...

Go read this article... 9NEWS.comMan ticketed for gun at Colo. Springs Airport security9NEWS.comThe Transportation Security Administration says screeners noticed that 64-year-old William Skeith, Jr. was carrying a .380 caliber Ruger through security Monday morning....

Go read this article... I love any video produced by Weapons Education simply for the producers humble brevity and straight to the point delivery. If anything he is the shining example of everything that is right with the gun rights movement in pointing out every...

Go read this article... The BATF’s plan to ban SS109 and M855 is not an honest attempt to protect anyone. As pointed out by Military Arms Channel, standard rifle ammunition that includes .223 and 5.56, doesn’t need a steel core to defeat body armor. … Continue reading...

Go read this article... New York State Senator Tony Avella is proposing a ban on possessing machetes. Why do these idiots think that criminals with bad intent will even pay attention? There’s not even a legal definition in New York for machetes. Which means … Continue...

For the last year or so, it’s been a race to the bottom on AR-15 pricing, with some companies trying to dump their inventory after a major plus up in production and others wanting to entice new shooters into the pleasures of the modern sporting rifle world.But one...

On September 28th, 2014 a team from Hill Country Rifles joined with expert instructors from FTW Ranch to attempt a 3600 yard shot onto a 36” steel target. At more than 2 miles, it will take the bullet a full 7.2 seconds to reach the target. New Jersey native Jim...