Go read this article... Press HeraldGabrielle Giffords back in D.C. for gun control effortPress HeraldThe Arizona Democrat has become an increasingly active player in the gun-control movement since being shot in the head as she met with constituents in Tucson nearly...

Go read this article... I was recently contacted by Trop Elite Equipment and Trop Gun to tell me about a unique approach they are taking to the looming infringement of your Constitutional rights in the form of an M855 ammunition ban. They created a website,...

Go read this article... NSSF is pleased to announce that former ATF Director, Industry Operations Mary Jo Hughes has agreed to join the organization as a member of its retail FFL Compliance Consulting Team. …read more Related

Photo Courtesy of AP Breitbart reports that a new poll shows that Gabby Giffords’ home state of Arizona is abandoning gun control, partly because fears of imported jihadism are growing. According to the Arizona Daily Star, the poll was conducted by the Behavior...

Go read this article... CIproud.comState-Wide Task Force Aims to Protect Students from Gun ViolenceCIproud.comBARTONVILLE – A new state-wide task force is trying to protect your kids in the classroom. It’s made up of lawmakers who plan to work with schools, police and...

Photo Courtesy of NYDailyNews The gun control policies of NY are widely known to be the most restrictive in the country. However, this goes to show that gun control policies are about control more than it is about guns. The sale of machetes should be outlawed after...

MetroNews CanadaSudden ‘uptrend’ in gun violence in Calgary ‘very concerning’ to policeMetroNews CanadaCalgary is in the midst of a “disturbing” spike in gun violence, according to a veteran police officer who said three unrelated shootings in the span of 12 hours...

Go read this article... MagPod has come a long way since I put hands on one of the early prototypes. The prototype that I handled impressed me enough to follow the multi-year development of the MagPod closely. Now that I have the production versions in hand, I am not...

In St. Louis, Missouri, before Ferguson, the police arrested an 18-year-old on gun and drug charges. An officer turned off the dashcam video of the event, and because of that, the prosecutor dropped all charges.Link to video Here:From kfor.com: Police drop gun charge...

Go read this article... OneNewsNowNRA, others: Obama not done with unilateral moves on gun controlOneNewsNowThe aggressiveness of the Obama administration in its war on guns already this year has surprised even the National Rifle Association. A Closer Look Unloading...

The jury deliberated a little more than an hour. The case must have been very favorable to Cooley.Brent L. Cooley was found not guilty Thursday on four charges, including attempted murder, stemming from a July, 2013, shooting in Fontanet. The 12-member jury in Vigo...

Go read this article... Crime Stoppers of Oregon has launched a new campaign to help stop felons and juveniles with firearms. According to Crime Stoppers of Oregon persons under 18 are not allowed to possess firearms (generally). There is plenty of times that I can...

The Second Amendment Foundation, and Calguns Foundation, await a ruling from California Eastern District Judge Kimberly Mueller. On whether she will prevent the state of California, from its eventual ban, on all new pistol sales in the state. No new … Continue reading...

I wanted to do a quick shout-out to my friend Kevin Creighton’s blog, Misfires and Light Strikes. Kevin has become perhaps the most thoughtful commentator on the practical shooting sports and their relationship with training and, indeed the Real World. Since his...

Go read this article... Reno Gazette JournalPop-Tart gun bill defended as ‘common sense’Reno Gazette JournalSimulating a gun with building blocks. Pointing a finger like a gun. Doodling a gun or dangerous weapon on a sheet of paper. Twirling a pencil like a cowboy...

Go read this article... As I’m sure you’re certainly aware by now, the ATF has proposed changes to the way they classify armor piercing ammunition which could end up banning the popular M855 5.56 round (aka “green tip” or “penetrator”). The ATF is currently accepting...

As the graphic from TSA shows, they interdicted over 2,200 firearms, mostly loaded, from travelers’ carry-on bags, holsters, pockets and a few other places and items last year. No doubt most of the interdicted firearms were those inadvertently brought into the...

J. Scott Kappas, the author/publisher of the highly regarded Traveler’s Guide to the Firearm Laws of the Fifty States (www.gunlawguide.com) was recently interviewed by L.A. Tarone, from Wilk News Radio, about the complexity of laws facing owners who have occasion to...

Photo Courtesy of Fox News Following a federal judge’s decision to strike down a ban on carrying handguns in Washington, D.C., Washington Free Beacon’s Stephen Gutowski applied for a concealed carry permit. He reportedly filled out a “bunch of paperwork,” gave the...

NJ.comSee Christie’s record on key issues: Crime, economy, gun control, pensionsNJ.comTRENTON — As Gov. Chris Christie gets closer to deciding whether he will run for the 2016 Republican nomination for president, NJ Advance media examined his record on key issues....

Go read this article... Long Beach Poly student takes 2nd in C-SPAN documentary contest with film on …Long Beach Press TelegramLong Beach Poly student takes 2nd in C-SPAN documentary contest with film on gun violence. Long Beach Poly High School student Destin Bigsby...

A Somali affiliate of al Qaeda has called for attacks against Western shopping malls, which they see as soft targets. The call for attacks was seen in a video celebrating the attack on the Westgate shopping mall in Nairobi, Kenya. From ibtimes.com:“If just a handful...

Lincoln Journal StarAuthor to discuss gun violenceLincoln Journal StarSince then, the retired Presbyterian minister has challenged people in speeches and in writing to consider a world without gun violence. Atwood, author, hunter and National Rifle Association member,...

Go read this article... KPAX-TVPro-Gun Groups Blast State Senate For Passing “No-Carry Zone” ExemptionWKAR“No carry zones” include places such as schools, day care centers, and sports arenas where concealed weapons are prohibited. Supporters say former federal agents...

Photo courtesy of KHQ After two days on the run an escaped convict from the Shoshone County Jail is back in police custody. But he’s not back in jail. He’s in a hospital because a nearby homeowner shot him as stated by KHQ. Roy Bieluch escaped from jail Tuesday, after...

Go read this article... News from the great Northeast: A Rensselaer County transport officer’s pistol accidentally fired Tuesday morning inside city police headquarters when inmates were moving to and from City Court, the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office said. “He...

Go read this article... The C.A.T. (Covert Anti-Terrorism) knives have been in the TOPS Knives line up for nearly as long as TOPS Knives has existed and they have been largely unchanged in that time. They announced that they would be breathing some new life into the...

The ABC/R, an improved bolt catch, is the latest from Forward Control Designs. This bolt catch is absolutely packed with subtle improvements, the most noticeable of which is the increased size of the paddle. This makes it a larger target for your thumb or palm during...

NOLA.comMan arrested for pulling gun on St. Charles Avenue during Rex parade, police sayNOLA.comGerald Franklin, 24, was booked with resisting an officer and four felony gun charges after New Orleans police said they caught him brandishing a stolen revolver along the...

AmmoLand.comAudio of Bloomberg’s Racist Gun Control Comments Turn Up Live On The WebAmmoLand.comFairfax, VA –(Ammoland.com)- Last week, NRA-ILA reported on Michael Bloomberg’s controversial statements at the Aspen Institute regarding minorities and firearms. Now,...

Gun people love training. They revel in expertise. They gush over the incredible feats that expert gun users, from Annie Oakley to Jerry Miculek, can accomplish. Do not mistake me. I approve of training. Training is good. I have trained a lot of hours… and days… and...

Go read this article... Fox 5′s Emily Miller who also authored “Emily Gets Her Gun” documenting the ridiculous process one must undergo to legally own a firearm in our nation’s capital has been approved for a Washington DC carry permit. Miller posted the following...

If you have an internet connection and have seen the inside of a gym at least once, you’ve heard of Crossfit. If you’ve never heard of Crossfit and exercise scares you, this post probably isn’t going to be for you, because it’s going to be heavy (unlike Crossfit...

Go read this article... Palm Beach PostGot a gun? West Palm Beach will buy it backPalm Beach PostThe gun returns will be anonymous, but police will later conduct ballistic tests to determine if any of the weapons were used in crimes, Mayor Jeri Muoio said. That will...

The on-going attacks to the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding American citizens by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) has been relentless under the current administration. ATF agents in Phoenix supplied firearms to the Sinaloa drug cartel,...

Photo courtesy of SFI When a 27-year-old Jewish man was stabbed on Sunday by an Arab assailant in Jerusalem, Mayor Nir Barkat and his bodyguard, who happened to be passing by, didn’t hesitate in taking action to subdue the terrorist and prevent a more serious attack,...

Go read this article... Over the past few months we’ve had the opportunity to work with the guys from SI-Defense in helping spread the word about their new products including their new .308 billet receiver set that features “mirrored ambi controls”. Remember that term...

It wasn’t long ago that companies made tactical clothing to fit the job and not the lifestyle. The color choices were typically green, tan and black, and the clothes consisted of military-style pants designed to be slightly more relaxed and functional for casual...

The number of Minnesotans legally permitted to carry firearms for personal protection reached an all-time high in 2014, with 184,895 active permits at year’s end, according to the report from the state Department of Public Safety released this week. The end-of-year...

Go read this article... WTSP 10 NewsMental health of students worries those against gun billWTSP 10 NewsA bill allowing for concealed carry of guns on college campuses passed its latest test Feb. 16, after it was approved by a criminal justice subcommittee. Some...

Gabrielle Giffords to join House Dems in…The HillFormer Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.) will be on Capitol Hill later today to push for tougher gun control laws. Giffords and husband, the astronaut Capt. Mark Kelly, who cofounded Americans for Responsible Solutions...

Go read this article... I have long been annoyed by the general concept of “self defense”. Not because I dislike the idea, but because I think it confuses some people. Many folks are like a basketball team that runs back to their end of the court after a monster dunk....

Go read this article... Got a few old surplus ammo cans sitting around? Here’s a cool DIY to turn an old .50 cal ammo can into a portable speaker box. Don’t have a .50 cal ammo can? You can get surplus .50 cal ammo cans online and at most surplus stores for cheap, the...

Every day, transportation security officers interact with nearly two million travelers across the United States with a single goal in mind – ensuring the safety and security of the traveling public.We want to share with you examples of the continued vigilance of TSA...

Go read this article... Police say officers were called to a home on Acacia Lane at 12:49 a.m. after hearing reports of a home invasion robbery. According to the victim, three armed men tried to force their way into the home. The victim then fired several shots at the...

Go read this article... Montana Action Alert: Help Stop Federal Gun Control, Support HB203Tenth Amendment Center (blog)Montana HB203 was introduced to stop state-level participation with virtually all federal gun control measures. It was passed in the state house by a...

KREM.com (subscription)Gun owners sell back guns, feels I-594 ‘too vague’KREM.com (subscription)SPOKANE, Wash. – I-594 was written with the intent to strengthen gun transfer rules. Gun shop owners are seeing an increase in customers, but not in the way you might...

Go read this article... WiredGun Group: We’ll Pay $15K for Your Carbon Fiber 3-D PrinterWiredBut it won’t be shipping that printer to Defense Distributed, the non-profit political group that invented the first fully 3-D printed gun nearly two years ago. Defense...

The AR revolution might be petering out a little, though political rhetoric and alarmist news coverage of issues such as pushes for increased gun control, militarized police forces, Ebola outbreaks, and acts of terrorism could start the buying frenzy all over again in...

Go read this article... The introduction of the APX model completes the company’s full size pistol portfolio and positions Beretta as the world’s premier small arms manufacturer. Beretta has manufactured semi-automatic pistols since 1915 and is now one of the very few...

Go read this article... Chicago Sun-TimesToll of gun violence shapes teens’ artChicago Sun-TimesUnder the supervision of art teacher Laura Mullkoff, the students created homages to other young Chicagoans who died by gun violence. Mullkoff remembers the spring day the...

There seems to be two types of people in the gun owning world: those who talk about it, and those who keep it a secret. A lot of folks will tell you that you shouldn’t tell people that you own guns for personal security reasons, and I can sort of agree with that, but...

Go read this article... Texas Action Alert: Help Stop Federal Gun Control, HB413 and HB422Tenth Amendment Center (blog)House Bill 422 (HB422) would require that the state of Texas refuse to enforce almost all federal gun control measures enacted at anytime – past,...

KMTVPolice Shoot Man After He Points Gun At ThemKMTVWhile on the way to the home, officers learned of a drunk man inside the home, armed with a gun. Two children and a woman reportedly hid inside the home at the time. Once officers arrived, they found 33-year old Kyle...

Springer Precision is very well known for their custom metal base pads for XD’s, Glocks, etc. which can be seen on a lot of 3-Gun competitor guns. Recently they’ve been updating their product list to include models of the EZ-PAD MAX and FASTMAG MAX that now fit the...

Gun control fails to improve safetyGloversville Leader-HeraldGun control fails to improve safety. February 15, 2015. Leader Herald. Save |. How many checks, restrictions and processing fees are gun owners going to absorb until we say, “Enough is enough”? The main...

Go read this article... Joakim Noah produces heartbreaking mini-documentary about gun violenceUSA TODAYYou’re Not Alone is a devastating mini-documentary produced by Chicago Bulls big man Joakim Noah that features testimonies from teammates Derrick Rose and Taj...

Once you go suppressed, you never go back. Here’s an FNX 45 Tactical with a SilencerCo Osprey 45. Sshhhh! I’ve gone all silent recently. Yes, I’ve been bitten by the suppressor bug. You know what they say, once you go suppressed, you never go back. Anytime I bring a...

In Nevada, Assemblyman Jim Wheeler is sponsoring a bill, that prevents schools from discriminating against students who play with small toy guns. Less than 2 inches in length. AB 121 also extends to images on clothing, drawing and hand gestures … Continue reading →...

Since all of this craziness started a couple weeks ago about a possible ban of XM855 ammo, I’ve heard a lot of people mention that they like having it on hand because it’s military ammo that has to meet a certain amount of specifications so it’s somehow better than...

Go read this article... With the current issues states seem to be having acquiring the proper drugs for lethal injection based executions we’ve seen several bills introduced over the last couple of years to bring back the firing squad as a form of capital punishment....

Getting a gun legally in Europe may be hard, but terrorists have little troubleWashington PostCOPENHAGEN — Europe, a continent long known for the rarity of gun violence, is confronting twin challenges that give the issue sudden urgency: a growing population of...

WEST VIRGINIA – Surveillance video in West Virginia captured the moment a pharmacist stood his ground against a robbery suspect, shooting and killing him inside the store.”Why did you make me do this,” the pharmacist allegedly said after firing the fatal shots, the...

Go read this article... New York TimesCampus Life and GunsNew York TimesThe gun lobby is flirting with self-parody as it exploits the issue of sexual assaults on college campuses by proposing a solution of — what else? — having students carry guns. Experts who study...

By Lee Williams Published: Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at 3:24 p.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at 3:24 p.m. SARASOTA – After a long absence, Sarasota once again has its own weekly “practical” shooting matches. And these pistoleers can shoot! The Tampa...

For anyone that handloads, having a chronograph to check for consistent velocity is an important step in the process. Compact and portable, the AmmoMaster chronograph from RCBS makes recording projectile velocities simple. The AmmoMaster Chronograph from RCBS is a...

Go read this article... Here’s Jerry Miculek giving us the background behind SS019/M855. Why it’s not considered armor piercing. There’s info for contacting the appropriate BATF official too. How to get involved: CONTACT THE BATF: ATF email: APAComments@atf.gov Fax:...

Go read this article... The Onion (satire)Local Teen Would Choose Gun With Night Vision Laser Scope If He Joined ArmyThe Onion (satire)ALLENTOWN, PA—Explaining how it would allow him to hunt terrorists from long distances in a variety of combat environments, local...

In the AR-15-pattern rifle world are many accessories, upgrades and aftermarket parts designed to custom-fit your rifle to your exact desired configuration. Stocks, pistol grips and handguards are commonly exchanged items, and while we’ve covered pistol grips and...

Go read this article... Pro-gun protesters plan rally outside Foley courthouse FridayThe Spokesman ReviewPro-gun activists from across the nation have announced their intentions to demonstrate in front of the Thomas S. Foley U.S. Courthouse Friday in support of an...

When learning a skilled trade in the old world, people fell into one of three categories: apprentice, journeyman, and master. The apprentice was the first step to learning the trade, and the apprentice would be paired with a master with whom he would learn all there...

Coroner Gary Watts says Jermaine Johnson, 33, of Columbia, died from several gunshot wounds to the chest.Based on preliminary information, police say Johnson entered a woman’s home and a fight occurred when she arrived home. During the fight, the woman allegedly shot...

Advertise here with BSAGov. Rick Snyder the Republican who received funding prior to his re-election from Anti-Gunner Michael Bloomberg has been no friend to gun legislation this year, until yesterday. Gov. Snyder yesterday finally approved a bill he has 2 times now...

Kurt Hofmann: More fundamental, of course, is the fact that the very reason that for the citizenry to be free, we must have a right to keep and bear arms (not, readers will note, a “right to keep and bear sporting goods”) that shall not be infringed, is that we must...

Go read this article... ‘Typo’ in gun lawsuit paperwork filed by Harrisburg triggers default judgment …PennLive.comHarrisburg is facing its second possible setback in a gun lawsuit in as many weeks after a Dauphin County prothonotary filed a default judgment against...

CNNRoad rage+guns=tragedyCNNArmed, that driver allegedly followed her home, where police say Meyer’s son confronted the other driver with his own gun and, reports indicate, opened fire upon seeing the driver’s gun. The driver also fired, authorities said. Now, Meyers...

Go read this article... Press HeraldCalifornia thinks pink for gun safetyPress HeraldThe last thing Jordan Baylon wants is a fake pink gun. Baylon, 22, spends much of his free time dressed in camouflage fighting simulated battles against like-minded fantasy warriors....

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives recently announced it is considering a ban on M855 ammunition, which is popular among AR-15 owners for target shooting. The “rationale,” if it can be called that, is the ammo could be considered “armor piercing,”...

…for SHOOTING GALLERY getting closer and closer! Hunting, shooting, adventure in Middle Earth! Am definitely getting closer to putting it together. Have a bunch of other SGs lined up for 2016…as soon as we get the formal renewal I’ll post Season 16 here. Even the...

An audio recording of a talk former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg has attempted to block from being broadcast has surfaced online. The full audio of the Feb. 6 event, held at the Aspen Institute, shows that the 73-year-old media mogul’s remarks about...

Recall that I told you “that Rock River Arms, Knights Armament, LaRue Tactical and Daniel Defense isn’t the Colt produced under milspec for the Army and Marine Corps (these are all superior to the Colt M-16 and M-4)?” And recall that John Jay and I have both discussed...

Go read this article... CMC Triggers is introducing another trigger option to their growing lineup. CMC currently offers their very popular Single Stage triggers in both Curved and Flat trigger styles and multiple pull weights as well as their new Two Stage triggers...

The original Ms.Clean, an AR-15 magazine shaped container for cleaning kits and more, was a smash hit on Kickstarter. Now Peter Palma is using the popular crowdfunding platform again to launch Ms.Clean 2.0, a double thick version of the original. The double thick...

A leading local civil rights attorney was arrested over the weekend at Cleveland Hopkins Airport for having a concealed handgun in his carry-on bag, The Plain Dealer reported Sunday. David Malik, the original attorney for the family of 12-year-old Tamir Rice who was...

Go read this article... American Tactical Imports AK-47 GAT47UFM GAT47UFM Gen II AK-47 Under-folder Milled Receiver.Shooting New Second Generation American Tactical Imports (ATI) GAT47UFM AK-47 Under-folder 7.62 Related ← The Gun Feed home page

Sheriff Donny Youngblood of Kern County, California, is calling the Obama administration’s attempt to ban M855 ammunition, an attempt “to create a problem that doesn’t actually exist.” Because this is what gun prohibitionists do. The sheriff acknowledges, that the...

Go read this article... Breitbart NewsBloomberg Blocks Footage Of His Calls for More Gun Control For MinoritiesBreitbart NewsAccording to the Summit Daily, “Michael Bloomberg representatives have asked the Institute not to distribute footage of…[the] appearance…where...

Go read this article... Times DailyPolice providing gun safety training classTimes DailyFLORENCE — Helen Stanley said it didn’t take her long to realize handling a gun is not as easy as it seems on television. “Sometimes I think we have preconceived ideas how to...

We all know self defense is the driving force in the firearms industry: The continued popularity of the AR platform, as well as the steady flow of compact and subcompact handguns, shows that the average consumer is motivated primarily by concern for their personal...

THV 11Gun ammunition ban draws fire on Capitol HillThe HillThe ATF’s proposed ban is intended to protect law enforcement officers from armor-piercing bullets and keep them out of harms way, but Republicans say the prohibition unfairly targets hunters, who sometimes...

Go read this article... AmmoLand.comLawmaker Challenging Mall Of America’s Gun Policy After ThreatCBS LocalMINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A Republican state lawmaker says the al-Shabaab threat against the Mall of America means gun holders with permits should be able to take...

Go read this article... The following guest post and images were contributed by Daniel Appel. He contacted me about a review he had written for the yet to be released ROSCH Works SLM2. I enjoyed reading the rationale and background on how he arrived at this...

Go read this article... WISH-TVIncrease in Crime Stoppers tips leads to spike in gun seizuresWISH-TVCentral Indiana Crime Stoppers says it has seen a sharp increase in the number of guns that anonymous tips helped take off the streets. The value of taking guns off the...

Check out this KRISS Vector SMG made out of LEGO. It has a moving charging handle, selector switch, trigger, folding stock, flip up sights and a removable magazine. Pretty bad ass. If LEGO made these as sets I’d throw money at them. …read more Related

Just when you thought it couldn’t have gotten any more bizarro when it comes to caliber variants, Hi–Point comes along and releases a Carbine chambered in .380 ACP. Now it is apparent that folks will buy just about anything if the price is right. Obviously, that is...

Go read this article... Chron.comCalifornia Police Chief Fired Over Stolen Gun ScandalABC NewsA small California town has fired its police chief over his handling of an investigation into a sergeant accused of having his gun, badge and handcuffs stolen by a prostitute...

Go read this article... AmmoLand.comBloomberg Blocks Own Speech Tying Gun Violence to MinoritiesNewsmax.comFormer New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is trying to block dissemination of comments he made about gun violence and minorities at a Feb. 5 Aspen Institute...

Go read this article... Clarksville Leaf ChronicleTennessee lawmakers prepare for onslaught of gun billsClarksville Leaf ChronicleA barrage of proposals aimed at easing restrictions on where and when Tennesseans can carry or have guns is up for debate soon at the...

Go read this article... Diabolical Gun ControlThe SandPaperIn 2013, author, attorney and prominent Second Amendment scholar Stephen Halbrook released a book that documents with painstaking detail the most diabolical gun control effort of the 20th century. Based upon...

After a lovely trip to the dentist, we come home to find that the off-grid power system of Secret Hidden Bunker II was flailing and, 10 minutes after we got home, the whole damn thing shut down. It’s very dark when the power goes away. We turned on the aux heat,...