Go read this article... The Courier-JournalMaryland joins gun rights trend after election of Republican lawmakersWashington TimesPro-gun rights lawmakers in Maryland are pushing back against some of the strictest firearms laws in the county with legislation that would...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Go read this article... Daily MailMicrostamping judgement will drive gun sales out of California, activists claimDaily MailCalifornia’s requirement of ‘microstamping’ technology for new firearms means that no guns made after 2013 have been sold in the state, known as...

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 →...

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...

Chicago TribuneAlleged shoplifter held on $500K bail after cops say he shot at them on North SideChicago TribuneWhen the officer confronted the shoplifter, the shoplifter fought with the officer and grabbed the officer’s gun, firing shots, the witness said. The...

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...

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...

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...

Some PA cities change gun control ordinances after lawsuits; Others fight (VIDEO)Guns.comHarrisburg Mayor Eric Papenfuse last week called for donations to fight lawsuits against the city, which has five local gun control ordinances that could be targeted, Guns.com...

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....

Raw StoryBeyond the statistics: Powerful new documentary illustrates the human …Raw StoryHe also interviewed four of Noah’s teammates, Taj Gibson, Nazr Mohammed, Luol Deng, and Derrick Rose — who also lost friends to gun violence. “To this day I just sit in my room...

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,...

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 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...

KTRK-TVHCSO makes plea to gun owners following recent child shootingsKTRK-TVThe trio of shootings prompted Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia to issue an appeal for responsible gun ownership. Saying they were all preventable tragedies, Garcia issued an appeal....

Go read this article... Anti-hunting groups manipulate isolated deaths of America’s symbol to pull on people’s heartstrings. However, in reality, the bald eagle population within the U.S has never been healthier. …read more Related

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 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...

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...

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 →...

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...

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...

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...

Go read this article... Los Angeles TimesSecurity guard killed during gun battle at illegal pot dispensaryLos Angeles TimesA security guard was shot to death late Monday after exchanging gunfire with two people who tried to rob an illegal pot dispensary in San...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

fox6now.comSuspect in officer-involved shooting had Airsoft gun, it could have led to his …fox6now.comMILWAUKEE (WITI) — FOX6 News has learned the gun carried by an 18-year-old man shot by a Milwaukee police officer this past weekend was an Airsoft gun. The suspect...

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...

AAFP Joins Unified Effort on Gun Violence, Physician Free SpeechAAFP NewsAbout 300 million guns are privately owned in the United States — a nation of about 320 million people. And each year, more than 32,000 people in this country die from firearm-related violence,...

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. …...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Go read this article... Pressure from Michael Bloomberg has caused the Aspen Institute and Grassroots TV to spike distribution of a video of his speech in which he advocated for cities to bar minority males up to age 25 from having guns, The Aspen Times reported...

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...

The popular quote says “dogs are a man’s best friend”. It’s a rare breed of best friend that will take a bullet for you, however that’s exactly what Legend, a bull-mastiff mix from Tampa, Florida did last week. According to local media reports: …read more...

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....

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

Go read this article... Precious Lives: ‘I hear the gun cock … Please don’t do this.’Milwaukee Journal SentinelCenter officials and others were interviewed for the Precious Lives project, which looks at the causes and consequences of gun violence on Milwaukee’s youth....

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...

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...

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...

Doctors and lawyers say gun violence is a public health issuefox4kc.com“A group rolled up on us and they jumped out and started shooting, we started shooting, and I got shot,” said Neal, who was shot twice in the leg and arm. Neal even spent ten years in prison after...

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...

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...

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...

Go read this article... 1,000 COMPANIES AND ORGANIZATIONS ON BOARD When the firearms industry’s Project ChildSafe program launched its “Own It? Respect It. Secure It.” initiative eight months ago, industry companies and organizations were encouraged to use the power...

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...

Go read this article... Breitbart NewsBackdoor Gun Control: Obama’s ATF Proposes AR-15 Ammo BanBreitbart NewsOnce categorized as “armor piercing,” sales of the M855 rounds can be restricted or banned altogether under language in the Gun Control Act of 1968 (GCA),...

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....

Go read this article... AmmoLand.comObama & Holder Still Scheming For ‘Backdoor’ Gun ControlAmmoLand.comThe 2012-13 gun control push failed miserably in Congress, so Obama and Holder have simply changed tactics. This new scheme seeks to dodge the people’s...

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...

Go read this article... Breitbart NewsNY Senator Who Pushed Gun Control, Now Pushing Machete ControlBreitbart NewsNew York state senator Tony Avella (D-Queens) successfully pushed gun control via the SAFE Act in early 2013 and he has now set his sights on machete...

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...

It’s very interesting, that machine guns and rocket propelled grenades, are available right in the middle of Europe. Places that are equated with less crime, but where people can be easily victimized, by well motivated terrorists as we’ve seen in … Continue reading →...

Photo Courtesy of NRA The state of New Jersey is known for harsh gun laws, but this is government overreach at its finest. A 72-year-old retired school teacher in New Jersey faces a 10-year felony sentence (a likely life sentence) and the jeopardization of his pension...

Go read this article... YourWestValley.comPoll: Fewer in Ariz. want new gun-control measuresYourWestValley.comA new poll finds only 33 percent of those asked want stricter laws on the sale of firearms. That compares with 48 percent just two years ago. Instead, the...

Chicago DefenderDerrick Rose Opens Up About Gun Violence In Joakim Noah’s New DocumentaryChicago DefenderChicago Bulls center Joakim Noah has recruited teammates Derrick Rose and Taj Gibson to share how gun violence has affected them in a new documentary titled...

First, the best headline of the day, from Drudge of course: “Wienermobile” Crashes Into Pole; Sustains Serious Damage to Bun Let us offer a small prayer for the weenie… In more serious business, I got this missive from my good friend Paul Markel at STUDENT OF THE GUN...

Go read this article... Advertise here with BSAOne of my favorite guns to run out and have some fun with is Rock River 9mm LAR-9. It has all the ergonomics of the AR platform combined with the cost efficiency and low recoil of the 9mm round. Not to mention it’s just a...

Go read this article... Apatow Headlining Gun Violence Prevention BenefitDeadline.comJuddApatow Judd Apatow is headlining a benefit tonight at Largo in Los Angeles for The Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence. “I’ve been doing shows at Largo almost every other week...

Go read this article... Beretta has announced their first full-size, striker fired pistol. Here is the press release from Beretta: The introduction of the APX model completes the company’s full size pistol portfolio and positions Beretta as the world’s premier small...

Go read this article... Sheriff’s investigators said the man was shot during an attempted burglary around 2 a.m. at a home in the 6000 block of Limestone Mill.Deputies said the man broke into the home and exchanged gunfire with another person inside the home.More Here...

Perhaps only a government bureaucrat could fathom why — given a growing measles outbreak, Ebola fears and influenza du jour — the country’s top research scientists would now want to study guns. Yet it appears the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention may be...

As I’m sure you’re aware by now, the ATF is proposing reclassifying M855 5.56 ammo (aka green tip, aka Penetrator) as a non-sporting, armor piercing round. This would make the ammo unavailable for purchase if this change is put into place. Less than 48 hours after...

Go read this article... This story is a perfect example of why magazine capacity matters. Sure, most of the defensive gun uses we report on this site are over and done with just a few rounds (or no rounds fired at all). However, there are situations where you might...

A spokesperson for the Bureau of Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives told Gun Rights Examiner Wednesday afternoon that ATF’s recent ammunition ban proposal is not required to be published in the Federal Register. That claim was in answer to a query...

Go read this article... Los Angeles TimesFalse gun scare causes panic at LAXFox NewsLOS ANGELES – Passengers at one Los Angeles International Airport terminal fled onto the tarmac Monday morning after a mistaken announcement that a man with a gun was on the loose. LAX...

Photo courtesy of Hickory Record A Claremont homeowner shot and killed a home break-in suspect Monday morning, and law enforcement officials are still searching for a second suspect who fled the scene. Catawba County Sheriff Coy Reid was on the scene about an hour...

Woman, Dating Changing Culture of Gun RangesFOX40For year, the sport of shooting was more often than not a man’s world but over the last few years, more and more women have been changing the culture of gun ranges. “Women and firearms were non-existent 10, 15, 20 years...

Governor Rick Snyder has signed the concealed carry reform bills into law.Governor Snyder, who vetoed virtually the same bills only six weeks ago, signed them just hours ago. Senate Bills 34 and 35 are now Public acts 3 and 4 of 2015. The bills had passed with strong,...

Go read this article... AL.comWhere’s the gun? Death row inmate’s fate may rest on the answerAL.comProsecutors and defense attorneys explained to Jefferson County Circuit Judge Laura Petro on Tuesday their efforts in trying to track down the Smith & Wesson...

Good points, but you’re preaching to the choir,” I’ve been told countless times. “It’s fine and good to write for gun owners, but we already support the right to keep and bear arms. You need to reach the people being brainwashed by the mainstream media, but they’ll...

Go read this article... Ontario Knife Company is teasing us with an interesting new limited edition version of the RAT-3. The knife has features that several RAT-3 users have been clamoring for since the knife hit the market. The knife has had the choil and guard area...

An alert and armed business owner made a citizens arrest of the third suspect in a string of over 40 burglaries. Police had distributed email alerts describing the suspect, and Charles Fouche, owner of Beach Pawn Shop was able to get the drop on the suspect, William...

ABC NewsLA Police Chief: Man Killed on Skid Row Reached for GunABC NewsPolice fatally shot a homeless man on Skid Row during a “brutal” videotaped struggle in which a rookie officer cried out that the man had grabbed his gun, the Los Angeles police chief said Monday....

Go read this article... In late 2014 I received a GunBox for the purposes of review. Disclaimer, I did receive this product free of charge for the purpose of conducting a review, but as always that does not affect my opinion of a product. I have been using this...

The smallest minority on earth is the individual. –Ayn Rand In my last contribution to the decline of Western literature [It’s Not Personal – Police and You] I mentioned that it was the first is a series of articles addressing the national controversy surrounding...

Opponents want Missouri Supreme Court to throw out gun rights amendmentSTLtoday.comAmendment 5, which 60 percent of August voters supported, declares the right to keep and bear arms “unalienable” and subjects laws restricting gun rights to “strict scrutiny.” Residents...

I seem to keep learning the same lesson, over and over again. Buy once, cry once. The lower light is a Streamlight 600 lumen. I picked it up at a bargain of $50. I liked it a lot, and at the time my Surefire’s were all 200 lumen. After a little bit of T&E, I...

Words have power. Even the ordering of words can have dire consequences. As the ancient Greek philosopher George Carlin used to say, “It’s OK to prick your finger, but don’t finger your…” Well, you get the idea. Careful use of words is always prudent. As a...

There’s some new legislation, being introduced in Illinois, that would make changes to current gun laws. Such as allowing suppressors to be used while hunting. As a hearing safety precaution. Of course, the gun ban crowd, opposes the legislation. From … Continue...

Go read this article... KREM.com (subscription)Gun activists plan armed rally at Spokane courthouseKREM.com (subscription)Cell phone video of a federal arrest in Spokane has local gun-rights activists upset. 100 protestors are prepared to rally Friday morning because...

Go read this article... Double-barreled shotguns have a hard-won history in the U.S. as reliable self-defense tools, but like everything else in your home, they’ve come a long way in the last century. Related

A trio of Sig .357 Sigs A couple of months ago, I wrote about the .357 Sig caliber. That got me all worked up to dig into the topic a bit more. You can read that article here at AmmoLand for more detail about the caliber, but in case you have a short attention span...

Go read this article... One of my favorite products that I’ve recently used in a build is the new SI-Defense Ambi .308 billet set. The Mirrored Ambi Controls are seriously the best thing since sliced bread. Of course as soon as they introduced the .308 billet set the...