Proctor Light Mount from Frank Proctor and Way of the Gun

Go read this article... It’s hard to imagine a more minimal, low-profile, offset light mount than the new PLM (Proctor Light Mount). This stainless steel mount is so low profile that the top of it’s rail interface sits flush with the top of the rail it is mounted on....

Newtown commission on gun-violence prevention – MSNBC

CBS LocalNewtown commission on gun-violence preventionMSNBCThe group has been reviewing current policies in Connecticut pertaining to the areas of public safety, particularly focusing on school safety, gun-violence prevention, and mental health. The members’ mission...

No federal charges over Trayvon Martin death

GEORGE ZIMMERMAN, the former neighbourhood watch volunteer who fatally shot unarmed black teen Trayvon Martin in a 2012 confrontation, will not face federal charges, the US Justice Department has said.The decision resolves a case that focused on self-defence gun laws...

OP-ED: Perspectives on gun control – Niner Times

OP-ED: Perspectives on gun controlNiner TimesOn the other hand, there are those that believe gun control protects us by keeping weapons out of the wrong hands. “I believe people should be able to have guns,” said freshman Jamie Hash. “However, I feel there should be...

BREAKING: ATF Proposes Ban on AR-15 Ammo

The following comes via the NRA-ILA. In a move clearly intended by the Obama Administration to suppress the acquisition, ownership and use of AR-15s and other .223 caliber general purpose rifles, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives unexpectedly...

CrimeStoppers use cash to fight gun violence – kwwl.com

Go read this article... kwwl.comCrimeStoppers use cash to fight gun violencekwwl.comIt’s part of a trend Waterloo Police have noticed this year — a rise in gun violence. In an effort to combat that, this week, Cedar Valley CrimeStoppers announced a new reward program...

Retired School Teacher Warns “Beware of New Jersey”

Go read this article... In new Jersey, 72 year old Gordon VanGilder, is facing up to 10 years in prison. For having a genuine antique flintlock pistol from the 1800s. This is what it comes down to in New Jersey. …read more Related

The Stevens 555: A Working Man’s Over-And-Under

It goes without saying that if a shooter is into shotguns at all, a nice double-barrel is on his list of must-buy items — eventually.But the problem always seems to be that double-barrels come in two extremes. Many beautiful over-and-unders or side-by-sides come with...

4-year-old dead after finding gun – KHOU

Go read this article... KHOU4-year-old dead after finding gunKHOUMore than a dozen police and emergency vehicles crowded the small street after a call of a shooting involving a child. Harris County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Detectives say that it appears that a...

Bill would allow gun-owners to carry without permit – WKRN.com

Go read this article... WKRN.comBill would allow gun-owners to carry without permitWKRN.comNASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Gun owners in Tennessee may be to legally carry a gun without a permit if some state lawmakers get their way this legislative session. Rutherford...

Breakthrough at Summit on “Countering Violent Extremism!”

WASHINGTON D.C. — After three days of “spirited” discussion, a virtually giddy Vice-President Joe Biden faced cameras to announce the stunning breakthrough. “It’s the Jews!” said Biden, slipping his hand inside the blouse of Kimmy Jong-Yummy, the North Korean...

New Stoeger 3-Gun Shotgun

3-Gun and multi-gun competitions are increasingly popular, both with recreational shooters as participants and as spectator sports with pros competing for big dollars and bragging rights. The AR market is flush with 3-gun specific models being offered by manufacturers...

CT: Armed Citizen Stops Attempted Murder, Robbery

A man accused of robbing a group of people at gunpoint in Milford and shooting one of the victims in the neck is hospitalized after one of the victims shot back, according to police.(snip)The victim was treated and later released. Richard is in serious condition and...

TangoDown KeyMod Accessories

Go read this article... We covered the TangoDown KeyMod Stubby Vertical Grip back when it was still an early prototype. I am happy to report that it is extremely close to entering production now along with KeyMod rail covers and a hand stop. The new hand stop and rail...

NC: Man Shot in Catawba Counting Idenditified

Go read this article... CATAWBA COUNTY, N.C. — Catawba County deputies said a man shot an intruder in his home north of Claremont on Monday.Deputies identified the intruder as Vernon Dixon.The homeowner was asleep upstairs when he heard a noise downstairs, officials...

TX: Woman Found not Guilty in Domestic Case

BELTON — A Bell County jury cleared a Killeen woman of a felony assault with a deadly weapon charge Friday.(snip)Robbins’ was arrested on Halloween 2013, after police said she threatened an ex-soldier named Henry Sutherland, her on-again, off-again boyfriend, with a...

Man with apparent gun inside Grand Island school – WKBW-TV

Go read this article... Man with apparent gun inside Grand Island schoolWKBW-TV… sources tell 7 Eyewitness News a man is inside the Kaegebein Elementary School, on Love Road, on Grand Island. We’re told the man has a gun and has threatened to shoot deputies responding...

Wanted: Someone to Run a Sneak Play for the White House

Go read this article... As Americans were preparing for the Presidential holiday weekend the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives announced that it planned to effectively ban M855 and SS109 “green tip” rifle ammunition in 5.56 and .223 calibers. …read...

A Gun on Every Corner – New York Times

Go read this article... Slate Magazine (blog)A Gun on Every CornerNew York TimesEarlier this month — right between Groundhog Day and Valentine’s Day — Senator John Cornyn of Texas introduced a bill that would allow people from states with lax gun laws to carry their...

Your Gun Is Going to Break

As I was running some 9mm self-defense ammo through the chronograph the other day, I noticed something off about my Smith & Wesson M&P Compact. The rear sight was just a little bit… not there. This occurred sometime after already having fired a few hundred...

Police: Stolen gun traded for heroin – Sunbury Daily Item

Police: Stolen gun traded for heroinSunbury Daily ItemAccording to the criminal complaint, Schaffner’s wife, Deb, told him Megan had told her she took the gun to Williamsport, where she gave it to a black male in exchange for heroin. Police said the defendant did not...

FL: CCW holder shoots Criminal

The shooting happened about 10:40 p.m. outside the Hope Food Store at 4002 N 22nd St. Anton Kerel Fisher, 35, got into an argument with another man and pulled a gun, police said. A third man, Anthony Martin, stood nearby and saw the argument. When Fisher turned and...

(Video) Riveting John Lott on Public TV about Gun Free Zones

On Friday, 27 February, 2015, John Lott gave testimony at the Wyoming legislature, which is considering eliminating many gun free zones. Dr. Lott’s testimony was so impressive, that Wyoming Public Television invited him on Capitol Outlook Week. The video has been...

KY: More Information on Clerk in Tobacco Store Shooting

The 21-year-old clerk says that is when the robber armed with a gun told her to come around to the register and demanded cash. “While he struggled to get money out of the drawer he laid the gun down, I grabbed it and told him to leave or I’d shoot and the other robber...

PA: Ammo Vending Machine Put in Use

If you’ve ever been to a public shooting range you might have experienced long lines to check in, buy targets and buy ammo. Well one shooting range in Pennsylvania is taking a more efficient approach to selling the ammo. The Beaver Valley Rifle & Pistol Club has...

Carrying in and Out of the Non-Permissive World

Go read this article... One of life’s major inconveniences for concealed carry permit holders is the patchwork of permissive and non-permissive environments we have to traverse every day. In some cases it’s just the annoyance of dealing with the pointless no-guns...

The AK — Often Banned, But Still Kicking!

Various government entities have tried to ban the AK-47 for decades now. It’s a familiar tactic perpetrated by many regulators. First you restrict imports to “sporting rifles,” then ban parts, then capitalize on political turmoil and ban certain imports outright. No...

Why The BATF Banning SS109/M855 556 Is Likely Illegal

There’s been a lot of talk about the BATF proposed ban on SS109/M855 5.56 ammunition. Which is another attempt to thwart the exercise of the Second Amendment, by the Obama administration, under the false pretense of safety. Firstly, said ammo … Continue reading →...

Defensive Gun Use Is Not a Myth by Gary Kleck

It’s deja vu all over again. In a recent Politico Magazine article, Evan DeFillipis and Devin Hughes resuscitate criticisms of a survey on defensive gun use that I conducted with my colleague Marc Gertz way back in 1993—the National Self-Defense Survey (NSDS). The...

Pakistan: Farmer Kills 1 Dacoit (Robber), wounds 1, Drives off 4

This article is from December 19th, 2014, Sheikhupura, not far from Lahore.According to reports, six armed men barged into the house of farmer Karamat who opened fire on them, killing one of them and injuring another. The remaining four managed to flee. More Here...

Danger Now: The First 48 Hours After a Self-Defense Shooting

Go read this article... The two days after you’ve been involved in a lethal force encounter will be as trying as any you’ve likely endured. Like all things self-defense, it’s better to consider your options now than to wait until it might be too late. Related ← The...

Nite Owl Pistols Unveiled at GAO Show

Go read this article... Nite Owl Firearms is the new kid on the block in American firearms manufacturing. But their experience making parts for the Department of Defense dates back to the 1980s. After years of working for other gun makers, founder Allen Evans and his...

Operation Choke Point Audio

Go read this article... The Daily Caller has uncovered some recorded audio regarding Operation Choke Point. We knew this was going on, this is just further proof that should be used against the administration when this course goes to court....

MI: No Charges for Armed Woman who shot one of two Intruders

SCHOOLCRAFT, MI — Police are not seeking charges against a woman who shot one of two men who broke into her Schoolcraft Township home Saturday night. “There will be no charges. That’s not even being considered,” Kalamazoo County Undersheriff Paul Matyas said Monday,...

ND: Minot City Council Votes Down BB Gun, Arrow Ordinance

The proposed ordinance also would have made their possession in public places illegal. At tonight’s monthly meeting, Capt. Robin White with the Minot Police Department presented the ordinance that Chief Jason Olson drafted with the help of the city attorney.(snip) “If...

Carbon-Fiber Rifle Round-Up

Carbon fiber has been a viable industrial material since the 1970s. Light, strong and distinctive-looking, it’s been the used in high-performance aircraft and fast cars. More recently, it became the prestigious and coveted component of super-light bicycles and...

Gun lock giveaway underway in Harris County – KHOU

Go read this article... KHOUGun lock giveaway underway in Harris CountyKHOUThe giveaway came a day after the county’s latest incident involving small kids with guns. A 5-year-old shot and critically injured his 6-year-old brother at their home near Channelview....

Big Bang Bling: Fashionable Gun Accessories For Women – CBS Local

Big Bang Bling: Fashionable Gun Accessories For WomenCBS LocalDALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – It’s an industry that has always been dominated by men. But more women, than ever before, are purchasing guns. Designers are cashing in on the huge opportunity. According to a recent...

Hollywood Learns To Stop Worrying And Love The Gun – The Federalist

Go read this article... Hollywood Learns To Stop Worrying And Love The GunThe FederalistNever mind all those celebrity-packed public service announcements about gun control, or the sight of mega-producers like Harvey Weinstein railing against the National Rifle...

Ninth Circuit Upholds ‘Large-Capacity’ Magazine Ban

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, just upheld the City of Sunnyvale, California’s, total ban on “large capacity” magazines. How do do you like that? This is going to encourage every anti-gun jurisdiction in California, if not elsewhere, to ban … Continue reading →...

New Barrels from Aero Precision

Go read this article... Aero Precision just introduced two new barrel options in their growing line of high quality and affordable AR-15 barrels. They now offer 5.56 chambered 11.5″ and 12.5″ CMV Barrels. These government profile barrels are both turned from 4150...

Ancient Oak's pro shooter Bill McGuire takes 2nd in Dubai, wins $100K

Kudos to Bill McGuire, who placed won second-place out of a field of 1,000 shooters at the Nad Al Sheba Desert Shooting Competition, held last week in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Here’s the story I wrote about his victory for the paper: By Lee...

Police: Suspect pulled gun on St. Louis officer – fox2now.com

Go read this article... Fort Mills TimesPolice: Suspect pulled gun on St. Louis officerfox2now.comThe incident happened Wednesday night. Police say 21-year-old Gregory Mills was stopped for driving erratically. Police Chief Sam Dotson says Mills had a loaded gun that...

2015 Cold Bore Classic Precision Rifle Match

Go read this article... I have proof that it is not the equipment but the operator that makes things happen. Yes it is nice to have the latest and greatest in rifles, accessories and calibers. But an awesome shooter behind any caliber can win. Huge kudos and applause...

Retailer Education Seminars Starting Soon

Go read this article... Despite the record snowfalls in the areas surrounding NSSF’s offices in Newtown, Connecticut, the calendar does tell us spring is just a few short weeks away. That means NSSF will be kicking off the first of a dozen Retailer Education Seminars...

Tromix Siamese M16: Twin Barrels, Full Auto

Go read this article... Looking for a good time? Tromix Lead Delivery Systems can usually deliver. The company is often experimenting with gun projects that just plain look fun. The latest creation is called the Siamese M16. Make sure you check out the videos further...

Plum AR from Echo Nine Three

Go read this article... You know Echo Nine Three for their work with AKs but few people realize that they also know their way around the AR-15. They have made AR-15 lowers for years. Their lowers are notable for their lack of over the top markings which I appreciate....

Think Green Tip Shirt from Pipe Hitters Union

Go read this article... The pending ban on civilian sales of M855 ammunition is still hanging over our heads. Pipe Hitters Union rolled out their redesigned Think Green Tip shirt just in time. …read more Related

Savage Arms A17: Semi-Auto 17 HMR Rifle

Go read this article... At the recent SHOT Show, Savage Arms announced a new semi-automatic rifle chambered for the .17 HMR round. The new Savage A17 rifle was specifically designed for the .17 HMR, so it is expected to avoid the problems that Remington experienced...

$37,404 – SAR Global Tool Run Ranger Run Update

Go read this article... Hopefully you have been following the progress of SAR Global Tool’s Run Ranger Run charity knife to benefit Run Ranger Run and GalliantFew. The final progress post is now available at the SAR Global Tool blog and it includes the final tally of...

Gun Control Supporters Concede Defeat on Background Checks – Seven Days

Go read this article... Seven DaysGun Control Supporters Concede Defeat on Background ChecksSeven DaysGun Sense Vermont cofounder Ann Braden conceded Tuesday that her group is unlikely to achieve its goal this year of requiring near-universal background checks for gun...

Notes From HPS

David Codrea: It’s also in spite of almost daily revelations corroborating the increasing danger, and not just from the “illegal” side of the equation. Just within the past day, we’ve learned that Muslim immigration is outpacing that from Mexico and Central America,...

Optics for Home Defense

Go read this article... Aaron from Sage Dynamics discusses optic choices for both the handgun and rifle for home defense with Allan from Georgia Optics. Good discussion that shows many different options and briefly discusses features as well as some pros and cons of...

We Like Shooting 079 – Live Fire!

The We Like Shooting show is a hilarious panel discussion about safety, guns, gear and gadgets and the issues that affect responsible shooters everywhere. Episode 79, Live Fire. – This week we’ll talk about RC Turret updates, Walther CCP, AICS, Aaron’s upper, Stark...

“Defensive Gun Use Is Not A Myth”

Criminologist Gary Kleck refutes those, who can’t seem to get it right, about self defense with firearms. Respondents to surveys, likely downplay their hand in self defense with firearms, thus affecting the statistics in the opposite manner that critics claim. …...

BFG Trauma Kit NOW! Upgrade

Go read this article... You really have to keep an eye on Blue Force Gear (BFG). They quietly improve and revise their gear all the time. They often don’t even make a big deal about it! That is the case with the Trauma Kit NOW! (TKN!) which has seen some unheralded...

California’s Mandate To Brightly Color Toy Guns

Here’s another reminder of the time and effort, that those who do not value freedom, put into saving us from ourselves. Starting in January 2016, California law requires that all airsoft and toy guns, must be painted a bright toy … Continue reading → …read more...

Michigan Man Shoots Valentine Home Invader,

Photo Courtesy of AP A homeowner shot a man during an apparent attempted robbery on Saturday night.. According to Wood TV and with the Kalamazoo Sheriff’s Department, the shooting happened around 11 p.m. at a home in the 800 block of West VW Avenue, outside of...

In wake of child shootings, sheriff talks gun safety – Chron.com

Go read this article... Chron.comIn wake of child shootings, sheriff talks gun safetyChron.comIn the wake of three separate accidental shootings of children in the past four days – two of them fatal – Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia held a press conference to talk...

BREAKING: Marine Corps Approves Glock 19 For Limited Use

Wow, it looks like the United States Marine Corps is full of progressive firearms ideas today. Earlier we reported that the USMC was looking into adding some features commonly found on civilian, competition AR-15 rifles to the M16/M4 platform. Now, a report has been...

Colorado Man's Realistic Gun Shirts Come With A Warning – CBS Local

Go read this article... CBS LocalColorado Man’s Realistic Gun Shirts Come With A WarningCBS LocalGRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (CBS4) – A Colorado business owner says he’s making a statement on gun rights with some controversial new apparel that’s being seen across the world....

Hip Firing A 20mm Cannon

Go read this article... One of the most reckless and irresponsible things I’ve seen in a long time… He nearly missed his minuscule berm, and who knows how far downrange that 20mm round traveled before stopping. …read more Related

Gun Activists Take Aim At The Mall Of America – Vocativ

FOX 9 NewsGun Activists Take Aim At The Mall Of AmericaVocativSomalia-based terrorist group Al Shabab issued a video Sunday threatening to bomb the Mall of America, along with other shopping malls in the U.S., U.K. and Canada. Now some politicians and pro-gun...

Schott Performance Fabrics Takes A-TACS Camo International

In response to growing worldwide demand, Digital Concealment Systems and Schott Performance Fabrics are pleased to announce that in addition to their full range of U.S. produced Berry Amendment compliant A-TACS Camo fabrics, they are now offering a full range of...

Lawmaker Wants CHL Holders Allowed At Mall of America

In Minneapolis, Republican state representative Tony Cornish, chair of the House Public Safety Committee. Says he intends to challenge, the Mall of America’s gun free, concealed carry policy for permit holders. He’s taking the recent al-Shabaab threat seriously, and...

WV: Pharmacist Shooting Illustrates Support for Armed Self Defense

In West Virginia, a pharmacist used a .45 to stop an attempted robbery. There is little doubt about what happened. The case is noteworthy for a number of reasons. From wvmetronews.com: PINCH, W.Va. – Investigators with the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Department say a...

Look for true facts on gun violence – The Reflector

Go read this article... Look for true facts on gun violenceThe ReflectorChristina says that one can change social thinking by following the information as given by the Brady Center and Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence. If you want true facts, check the statistics of...

Sharyl Attkisson’s “Top 10 Astroturfers” Includes “Everytown”

Astroturf is the MO of Bloomberg and friends, and it’s what they’re doing in their quest, to deny Americans the right to keep and bear arms. It’s pointed out by Sharyl Attkisson; she not only discusses the issue, but she … Continue reading → …read more...

Magpul MOE AK+ Grip

In keeping with the new Zhukov-S and MOE stock for the AK-47-platform, there’s a simpler upgrade available from Magpul for this combloc staple. Designed to bring the same functionality the company’s innovative AR-15 grips bring, the AK+ grip is designed for the...

I did Ben Stoeger’s podcast again

Content warning. I started drinking earlier, and I said the F-word a lot. Also, I totally had it in my head that the new Wilson Beretta was 3,000 bucks, it’s not and I’m stupid and dumb. P.S. The internet is awful. Except for you guys, you guys are all princes of men....

TactLite AR Stock from ATI

The new TactLite AR-15 stock from Advanced Technology International was designed to be one of the lightest AR stocks on the market, and it succeeds with a weight of only 5.85 ounces.Not only is the TactLite AR-15 stock extremely lightweight, it’s also designed to...

Weapon Retention/Disarms with Paul Sharp

Go read this article... The second block of instruction I attended at the 2015 Tactical Conference was on weapon retention and disarms as taught by Paul Sharp of Sharp Defense. As a police officer, Paul has found himself in a scrape or two with bad men and has had to...

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