NEW!! DS Arms BUFFERLOCK Buffer and Carrier Insert

Go read this article... DS Arms is proud to release the BUFFERLOC, an improved buffer and carrier insert for the AR15 type rifle that fits all in spec AR15/M16/M4 type rifles. This invention improves the reliability, durability and takedown of any AR15 type firearm....

Custom Leather Holsters: Clover Rinehart’s Work of Heart

I know that I’m not the only one who can sit for hours, sifting through decorating ideas on Pinterest and homemade crafts on Etsy. There are so many amazing, clever, exceptional, and handcrafted gems to be discovered on these websites. These social pinboard and...

Nevada Governor’s Veto Of Background Checks Upheld

The Nevada Senate voted to uphold Governor Sandoval’s 2013 veto of so called “universal background checks.” Which would have turned Nevada residents, into criminals overnight, for exercising their right to keep and bear arms. Transferring personal property in...

Women changing the culture of gun ranges – fox5sandiego.com

Women changing the culture of gun rangesfox5sandiego.comSAN DIEGO — For a long time the sport of shooting was predominantly a man’s world. But over the last few years, more and more women are taking aim and changing the culture of the shooting range. “Women and...

PolyCase Inceptor Firefly Tracer Ammunition

When we think of tracers, more often than not we think of military applications and belt-fed machine guns, with the tracer rounds being used to help direct lines of fire. Ever wanted to shoot a 9 mm tracer? Thanks to PolyCase that’s now possible. In defensive...

La. toddler picks up dad's gun, dies from gunshot – New York Daily News

New York Daily NewsLa. toddler picks up dad’s gun, dies from gunshotNew York Daily NewsThe girl’s father had been cleaning his guns while his wife and three children were out, the sheriff said. For some reason, the man failed to put way the weapons, leaving them in...

UF PRO Cold Weather Gear

If you live in a cold climate, you know having the right gear is pretty much essential if you plan on spending any amount of time outdoors. Enter UF PRO. Last winter I reviewed the UF PRO P-40 pants which coupled with the removable liner are great for cold weather...

Rossview High investigates gun claims – Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

Clarksville Leaf ChronicleRossview High investigates gun claimsClarksville Leaf ChronicleCLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – A Rossview High School student has been recommended for expulsion after another student reported a gun had fallen from his pocket. During the after school...

Gun-Control Backers Test New Approach – Wall Street Journal (blog)

Wall Street Journal (blog)Gun-Control Backers Test New ApproachWall Street Journal (blog)The bills are part of a concerted move by gun-control groups including Everytown for Gun Safety, the group backed by former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg , and Americans...

Beginner’s Guide to CCW: Buying your first pistol

I find myself encountering more and more people who ask me for advice on getting their first pistol for self defense or, more usually, concealed carry. I’ve repeated the advice so many times at this point that I thought it would be wiser just to write it all down and...

Notes From HPS

David Codrea: In a huge victory for supporters of gun rights, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas Fort Worth Division issued a ruling Wednesday declaring the federal ban on interstate transfers of handguns unconstitutional. The 28-page...

Revolvers: Not Just for Old Guys

Hide your Glocks! Hide your Sigs! It’s Wheel Gun Wednesday! Every Wednesday, I’ll be exploring a topic related to revolvers as modern self-defense tools. For you six-gun haters, regular programming will continue as normal on all non-Wednesday posts. When prospective...

30 Days of Free Ammunition Giveaway

Gorilla Ammunition is running a giveaway promotion. Giving away ammunition everyday for 30 days! Vero Beach, FL, – February 11, 2015 – Gorilla Ammunition, a manufacturer of high quality modern sporting rifle ammunition, is performing a promotional giveaway that gives...

More Clueless Anti-Gun Celebs To Exclude

Add some more pro victim disarmers to your personal boycott list. Now it’s DKNY founder Donna Karan, who you probably never cared about, and then Hugh Jackman. Wolverine, of X-Men fame. These celebs will be sporting cute “Everytown” bracelets. But … Continue reading →...

Rifle Zero Distances – Close Quarters Effects

Monderno contributor Aaron Cowan from Sage Dynamics discusses the common rifle zeros; 25/300, 50/200 and the 100 meter zero and how they change point of aim/impact in close quarters. Very informative video, check it out. The post Rifle Zero Distances – Close Quarters...

Federal Ban on Interstate sale of Handguns Ruled Unconstitutional

Alan Gura and the Second Amendment Foundation have achieved another significant victory toward restoring second amendment rights. In the federal District Court in Dallas, United States Judge Reed O’Connor ruled that the interstate ban on handgun sales by federally...

10-Year-Old Girl Shoots Sister With Father's Service Gun – ABC News

Go read this article... New York Daily News10-Year-Old Girl Shoots Sister With Father’s Service GunABC NewsPolice say the 10-year-old daughter of a California sheriff’s lieutenant shot her younger sister with their father’s gun in an apparent accident. Fresno Police...

Hit and run driver pulls gun on victim – WTSP 10 News

WTSP 10 NewsHit and run driver pulls gun on victimWTSP 10 NewsAt that moment, Castañeda saw the driver — a heavy set man in his 50’s with white hair — pull out a gun from the side of his seat and point it at him. “He said, ‘I don’t’ care go away,’ with the gun pointed...

Gun T-shirt looks so real, comes with warning – WTSP 10 News

Go read this article... WTSP 10 NewsGun T-shirt looks so real, comes with warningWTSP 10 NewsGrand Junction, Colorado (KREX) — A Grand Junction business owner says he’s making a statement on gun rights that’s being seen across the world. Nitelife Billiards shop has a...

I’m a Terrible Person, and I Like to Mess With Other Peoples Match Video

And I’m not ashamed to admit it. At the Sir Walter Gun Club USPSA match on Saturday I found myself at one point with 4 cameras on my person to film other people shoot their stages. I really like doing it, but a while back I started messing with someones video at each...

An Interview with Mark DeYoung

Vista Outdoor Emerges as Biggest Outdoor Products Company A major development in shooting and hunting business occurred two days ago (February 9) when Vista Outdoor Inc., completed a “spin-off” from its former corporate parent Alliant Techsystems (ATK). Under the...

Revolver Tour #16: Ruger Blackhawk .45 Colt

The phrase “handle with kid gloves” comes from the type of leather used, traditionally goatskin, specifically from a young goat or “kid.” Kidskin was valued for gloves because it was strong and resilient without being rough. In this photo are actual kid gloves...

SilencerCo Makes Buying Suppressors Easy

I’m not a lawyer, and I don’t even play one on TV. If I was on TV, I would certainly choose a character way more respectable than a lawyer, perhaps a Mafia hit man, human organ trafficker or United States Congressman. So don’t take any of this as absolute legal...

Illinois Democrat Sponsors Bill For Legalization Of Suppressors

Photo Courtesy of AP llinois State Representative Brandon Phelps has sponsored a bill which would repeal the ban on silencers in the Land of Lincoln and allow them to be used while hunting, to boot according to truthaboutguns. What are the odds that Democrat Phelps’...

Fighting Funk: Lululemon Silverescent

Go read this article... It started on a lunch break in the middle of a hot day of training last summer as several of us took our armor off and the familiar smell of “plate carrier funk” started emanating from our sweat-soaked shirts. That day, though, I’d left the...

James Bond Switches to HK VP9 in Spectre

Go read this article... Click Here for the full-sized image The first official image of Daniel Craig as James Bond in the new Bond film titled “Spectre” shows Bond using a H&K VP9 striker fired pistol. What do you think of Bond’s new sidearm choice? …read more...

TX: Campus Carry and Open Carry Pass Senate Committe 7-2

Go read this article... Texas move a bit closer to passing campus carry and open carry bills out of the Texas Senate yesterday, February 12. The Senate has been the bottleneck for these bills because a super majority is needed to get them out of the Senate. That...

A Meeting Day…

Yes, these things happen…I occasionally have to pretend to be a television producer as opposed to some guy who shoots too much and owns too many guns. Tomorrow, I shoot on the range. Saturday, a match. The nationwide shooting competition we’re working on has made it...

Pen Stackerz from Zulu Nylon Gear

Zulu Nylon Gear’s new Pen Stackerz look to be very handy. These are basically hook backed elastic tubes that are designed to hold pens, markers, chemlights, string cheese, beef sticks, and other gear of a similar size and shape. These can be used anywhere you have...

Woman Charged for Firing Gun During Argument with Husband – wnep.com

wnep.comWoman Charged for Firing Gun During Argument with Husbandwnep.comPolice say Misty Longo-Losavich, 37, got into an argument with her family around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday on Crown Avenue. Officers tell us she used a shovel to smash holes in a garage then grabbed a...

Letter: Mayor on wrong side of gun control debate – The Republic

Letter: Mayor on wrong side of gun control debateThe RepublicNote: The statements, views, and opinions contained in this letter to the editor are those of the author and are not endorsed by, nor do they necessarily reflect, the opinions of The Republic. “What’s the...

Hugh Jackman Joins Anti-Gun, “Not One More” Campaign

Go read this article... Looks like we have yet another actor who can’t help but alienate a large portion of their audience. Australian actor Hugh Jackman has thrown his hat in with the anti-gun crowd and made a post on his Facebook page and Twitter account pushing the...

Beretta Pushes Back, Asks Army to Reconsider Proposed M9A3 Pistol

As we’ve previously reported, the Army has rejected the updated Beretta M9A3 as their future service pistol. The gunmaker, who has enjoyed a very long running, very lucrative contract producing and maintaing the M9 pistol, is pushing back. According to Military.com,...

Trigger Time Covers Osprey Armament Mark 0 Rifle

Go read this article... Ahhh… the many amalgamations of the AR-15. Mike Lamb and Osprey Armament’s own Tim Burke discuss and point out the many features of their new Mark 0 Rifle. Its that time again when firearms and firearms parts are in very high demand, so pay...

BATF Looking To Ban Green Tip 5.56

Go read this article... In the age of AR pistols, the BATF is reportedly looking, to outlaw 5.56 green tip SS109/M855 ammunition. That means the sale and import of such ammo would be no more. Because of its steel penetrator. We don’t have a … Continue reading → …read...

Customized PMAGs from Sage Dynamics

Go read this article... Magpul’s PMAGs are pretty solid magazines but I have always felt that they were a bit lacking… If only they came with pithy saying emblazoned on the side. One man had the vision (and good taste in tactical footwear) to make that happen. Aaron...

Angstadt Arms UDP-9 Glock Mag 9mm PDW and Receiver Sets

Its hard to believe that we are already half way through the month of February but this year is just flying by. I’ve been trying to decide on a good time to introduce you guys to some new products from Angstadt Arms which are due out in April. With as fast as time...

Liberal Vermont Goes Gun Crazy – Bloomberg View

Go read this article... Bloomberg ViewLiberal Vermont Goes Gun CrazyBloomberg ViewVermont Governor Peter Shumlin, a Democrat, believes that the federal law requiring gun dealers to conduct background checks on gun purchasers “makes sense.” But Shumlin isn’t supporting...

Gun rights bills jump hurdle on tense, crowded day – KXAN.com

Go read this article... Dallas Morning News (blog)Gun rights bills jump hurdle on tense, crowded dayKXAN.comWeeks of tension over Texas gun rights shifted to the grind of lawmaking Thursday when more than 100 people waited under heightened security at the Capitol to...

Revolver Tour #15: Ruger SP101 Wiley Clapp

True statement: the Ruger SP101 is the only small frame revolver that I’ll voluntarily shoot any volume of heavy magnum ammo out of. Like all Ruger revolvers, it embraces over-engineering as a good thing, and while I wouldn’t call it “pleasant” to shoot with hot ammo,...

1980′s Television

1980′s television taught us so much. The Bren Ten was controllable for controlled “triple taps”. A Ruger Mini-14, when fired with the stock folded, was guaranteed to only hit the dirt beside a moving car, and if it did hit the car, it was only a tire. The car would...

Marines Hand Over Weapons Before Leaving Yemen

Military.com: U.S. Embassy Marines in Yemen handed over their M-9 pistols and M-4 carbines before evacuating the chaotic country with diplomatic personnel, the Pentagon said Wednesday. The Marines also left behind several vehicles at the airport in the capital city of...

AL: Armed Woman Prevails over 4 Invaders, Kills one

Jeremy Jones, Audra Anderson Ikard, and Brandy Seagroves all face Murder, Burglary, and Robbery charges. Investigators say these three along with Richard Taylor attempted a home invasion off Plainview Road in Owens Cross Roads Monday. Deputies say the homeowner was...

ATF Exploring Reclassification of M855/SS109 as Armor Piercing

Go read this article... The ATF is exploring the reclassification of M855/SS109 ammunition as armor piercing. Exploring may not be the right word. They intend to do it but they are “considering” public comments on the matter before putting the new regulatory framework...

Girls & Guns

One of the things that really cracks me up is the number of guys who study and worry over what gun they should get for the woman in their lives. After all, they are imminently qualified since they just got their own CHL and have been reading Guns & Blasters...

[VIDEO] Tannerite Explosion Kills 8 Year Old Boy

Go read this article... Well, here is another example of people simply taking things too far and not exercising proper caution. An 8 year old boy is dead and 1 person is facing manslaughter charges in his death after the boy was killed in an explosion caused by a man...

Anti-Gun “HSUS Shelter Spending in Your State”

Go read this article... If you’re concerned about the Second Amendment, you should be concerned about, the deceptive Humane Society of the United States. The organization is a political advocate of lead ammunition bans. The CEO claims that NRA is an extremist...

Law Versus Justice in 780 Seconds: A Blog Laced with Personal Opinion

In a clear-cut case of self-defense with a firearm, a victim has again been jailed by an insensitive judge late for a golf game, harassed by a hyper-aggressive politically-motivated prosecutor, and blamed for her situation by an extraordinarily biased national media....

Gun Control Group Hires Security for Capitol Hearing – Texas Tribune

Go read this article... Texas TribuneGun Control Group Hires Security for Capitol HearingTexas TribuneCiting concerns over threats of violence, a group that advocates for stricter firearm laws has retained a security guard to protect members planning to testify at the...

MultiCam Dominates the Global Terrain

Force identification simply by uniform and camouflage is a thing of the past with everyone and their babushka wearing MultiCam. Clearly there are other means possible, but it is quite ironic that a camouflage developed to be utilized in all terrains is not being worn...

The Way Back to the Narrow Gate

Go read this article... “Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. For the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life, and there are few who find it.” —...

AR: No Charges in Death of Robbery Suspect

Go read this article... Police say Bailey tried to rob Hunter Hannon at Hannon’s home but Hannon grabbed the gun with one hand, then pulled out his own weapon and shot Bailey. Police say a neighbor heard the commotion and went to Hannon’s aid, and hit Bailey with the...

TX: Shooter with .17 Cal Rifle found not Guily in Murder Trial

In this murder trial in Big Spring Texas, Sean Thomas Smith was found not guilty on Thursday, 12 February, 2015. The shooting occurred on October 14th of 2013, involved an altercation where Smith shot 26-year-old Carlos Guerrero once in the chest with a .17 caliber...

Perroz Designs LPSPC Design Update

Go read this article... I have written about the Perroz Designs Low Profile Slick Plate Carrier (LPSPC) before on the pages of JTT and I actually have one in hand that I have been using for a review. It is a solid design that just received a slick new feature. The...

New smart gun technology could save lives – WTSP 10 News

Go read this article... WTSP 10 NewsNew smart gun technology could save livesWTSP 10 NewsSmart technology that uses a sensor on the gun grip to recognize a gun owner’s fingerprints. No codes, no rings. It will only unlock and fire once the fingerprint is confirmed....

How many Justified Homicides occur each Year?

There is no national tally of justified homicides in the United States. No one collects official statistics on justified homicides, collates them, tracks them and publishes the numbers. Hold on, you might say. What about the FBI and the Uniform Crime Reports (UCR)?...

Tribe One Tie-down and Load Securement Solutions

Almost all of us in the tactical field drool over the latest gear and accessories for everything from weapons to clothing, and many of us are self-proclaimed pack-junkies quick to snatch up the latest in rucksack and tactical bag options (although whether or not we...

Real or fake? Gun color can be a gray area – Los Angeles Times

Go read this article... Los Angeles TimesReal or fake? Gun color can be a gray areaLos Angeles TimesThe 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...

A .44 Sort of Day…

The incredible weather is holding, so today after doing V/O all morning I headed out to the range to do some cowboy rifle drills. I had 2 plates, one at 15 yards the other at 20, and 2 Action PT silhouettes at 50 yards, so I did 5-round “round-robins,” 15, 20, 50, 50,...

Los Angeles Officer Who Saw Replica Gun Shoots Teen in Back – ABC News

International Business Times, India EditionLos Angeles Officer Who Saw Replica Gun Shoots Teen in BackABC NewsAuthorities say a Los Angeles police officer shot and wounded a 15-year-old boy in the back after spotting him in an alley standing near someone holding what...

February 2015 Gun/Gear Contests

At the risk of reducing my own chances to win, http://www.weapon-blog.com/contests/ has been updated with all the gun and gear related contests that The Weapon Blog is aware of for the month. Go forth and win… As always, feel free to share wherever you can. If you are...

Gun Control Group Hires Security for Capitol Hearing – Texas Tribune

Go read this article... Texas TribuneGun Control Group Hires Security for Capitol HearingTexas TribuneCiting concerns over threats of violence, a group that advocates for stricter firearm laws has retained a security guard to protect members planning to testify at the...

These days even liberal Vermont is gun crazy – The News Journal

Go read this article... The News JournalThese days even liberal Vermont is gun crazyThe News JournalVermont Gov. Peter Shumlin, D, believes that the federal law requiring gun dealers to conduct background checks on gun purchasers “makes sense.” But Shumlin isn’t...

Latest home gun range spurs call for common sense – Orlando Sentinel

Go read this article... Latest home gun range spurs call for common senseOrlando Sentinel”We have a playground and a tire swing,” said Kendra O’Connor, a mother of four who lives next door to the yard where Joey Carannante created a gun range out of a mound of sand...

.327 Federal: the little cartridge that should have made it

Very briefly in yesterday’s post on the Ruger SP101, I mentioned the .327 Federal, what is now a boutique revolver cartridge. I loved the idea of the .327 Federal when it was introduced as a joint venture between Ruger and Federal, and I’ve always nursed a bit of...

Indiana bill targets lawsuit against gun maker – USA TODAY

Go read this article... Indiana bill targets lawsuit against gun makerUSA TODAYJim Tomes, is giving special favor to the gun industry and claim it reveals a troubling agenda — one that targets an active lawsuit with potentially wide-ranging effects on businesses that...

CrossBreed Holsters introduces the Pac Mat and Mini Pac Mat

Keeping your firearm safe and secure at all times is essential when carrying concealed, and is especially important when carrying off body. The Pac Mat by CrossBreed offers a safe and secure way to carry in briefcases, messenger bags, bugout bags, backpacks, etc. The...

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