AZ: Man Forces way into Apartment; is shot

Go read this article... Police say the man was in a domestic dispute with a woman that lives near 16th and Oak streets in Phoenix.The shooting victim forced his way in to the apartment and was shot by someone inside.More Here …read more Related

LA: Homeowner Shoots Man who broke into Home, came at him with crowbar

The incident began about 10 a.m. Tuesday, when 31-year-old Jermoid Wheeler began using a crowbar to break down the back door of a home in the 600 block of Summer Breeze Drive, said Casey Rayborn Hicks, a Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman. The sound of Wheeler beating at...

Newest SureFire Scout Light Provides Power-Source Versatility

SureFire, LLC, manufacturer of high-end illumination tools and tactical products, has commenced sales of the latest, highly versatile member of its best-selling, ever-expanding family of LED Scout Light WeaponLights. The new M600 AA Scout Light—for long guns equipped...

Magpul M-LOK Handguard for Mid-length Gas Systems

We’ve covered the M-LOK handguards from Magpul previously, as well as the many different accessories available for this new attachment method. We’ve also discussed the different gas systems employed in AR-15-style rifles, so it should come as no surprise Magpul offers...

Wilson Combat Hackathorn Special

Synergy is a combined effort or effect greater than the parts going into the final product. In the gun industry, when two forces—such as a well-known custom manufacturer and an acclaimed firearm trainer— combine, the odds are good the result will turn heads and...

Chicago Gun Violence: 3 Dead, 6 Hurt This Past Weekend – BET

BETChicago Gun Violence: 3 Dead, 6 Hurt This Past WeekendBETIn Chicago, three men were were killed and at least six people were hurt this past weekend in gun violence, according to the Chicago Tribune. A 26-year-old man, whose identity has not been made public, was a...

San Marcos PD: Man pulled out gun in road rage incident – KXAN.com

Go read this article... KXAN.comSan Marcos PD: Man pulled out gun in road rage incidentKXAN.comPolice say the driver of the truck, 53-year-old Edward Cooper, then pulled out a gun and pointed it at the other man while threatening him. A woman living nearby heard the...

MGI Military .22lr Kit Special Bundle

MGI Military is running a special on a .22lr Kit that will allow you to either retrofit an existing AR or build a new AR and chamber it in .22lr. Before you all go crazy on me saying “Yeah, but there’s no .22lr ammo!”, do a quick search and you’ll see that .22lr is...

ID:Two Rallys in Support of Constitutional Carry

The above rally in Boise was attended by over 200 supporters of H0089, which would remove a number of current restrictions on the carry of firearms in Idaho law. The local media is said to have reported that there were “dozens” That is accurate but misleading. After...

Review: Dunamis Gear Medium Top Zip Cargo Hangers

Go read this article... It may seem counter intuitive but simplicity is really hard to achieve. This is doubly true in gear design where stacking feature upon feature often seems like the only way to set your gear apart from a competitor. Dunamis Gear went the other...

Woodland ASO Bag

Go read this article... We are big fans of the ASO Bag from RE Factor Tactical, so who wouldn’t want one in Woodland Camouflage. This option is now available at OCTactical.com along with many other camo/color options. …read more Related

TWANGnBANG on the Proposed XM855 Ammo Ban

TWANGnBANG talks about how stupid “armor piercing” laws are, and he articulates it a whole lot better than I did when I tried to basically say the same thing on the latest episode of the podcast. Have a watch, and give him a like/subscribe. The post TWANGnBANG on the...

Housekeeper testifies she found a gun in Hernandez's home – Boston Herald

Go read this article... Boston HeraldHousekeeper testifies she found a gun in Hernandez’s homeBoston HeraldFALL RIVER – A “big” gun fell out from under the mattress in a bedroom of former New England Patriot Aaron Hernandez’s home roughly a month before the murder of...

Charges Dropped in NJ Flintlock Prosecution Case

Felony charges against a 72-year-old retired schoolteacher in New Jersey arrested by police in November 2014 for possessing an unloaded antique flintlock pistol in his car have been dismissed by the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office, according to a press release...

Our View: Gun violence: New ways to fight it – Santa Fe New Mexican

Go read this article... Our View: Gun violence: New ways to fight itSanta Fe New MexicanMuch of the debate about gun violence in the United States is conducted at a roar. Both sides talk past each other, with little opportunity for solutions that truly could reduce...

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...

OK: Shooting by Guard ruled justified

Go read this article... The guard’s wrist was broken.The shooting is one of five that Tulsa police have deemed self-defense this year. Four of those shootings have resulted in deaths; Bird is the only one to survive his wounds.None of the shooters has been arrested by...

Things I Wish to Avoid: Loud, Unexpected Noises

Folks like you and me…we know what a gunshot sounds like. It is a distinctive, abrupt sound not often confused with something other than a gunshot. Spend enough time around guns and you will be able to tell if the muzzle was pointing in your general direction at the...

Court: Residency Requirement for Handgun Purchases Unconstitutional

A federal district court in Texas ruled that residency requirements for handgun purchases is unconstitutional, effectively striking down the federal ban on the interstate transfer of firearms. Filed in July 2014, the case was brought by federally licensed firearms...

Gun Prohibitionists Target Domestic Violence Angle

Go read this article... Much like the immediate reaction to ban firearms, that we get after every high profile shooting, gun controllers are working on creating the same type of nexus to domestic violence. A catharsis of sorts for the media thirsty low information …...

SAF wins another Case, Restores Second Amendment Rights

Go read this article... The Second Amendment Foundation has won another significant court victory. This one will help reverse the ever expanding list of people who have become “prohibited persons”; people who are not allowed to keep or carry arms. The victory was...

Gun control could go 'local' – Cody Enterprise

Arkansas NewsGun control could go ‘local’Cody EnterpriseA bill granting school boards and local governments jurisdiction to allow or ban guns in public buildings was approved Monday by the Senate Education Committee. Heavily amended by state Sen. Hank Coe, R-Cody, the...

Closing The Loophole Allowing Terrorists To Buy Guns

Chuck Schumer wants to do just that. It sounds oh so reasonable, right? U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer is calling for passage of legislation prohibiting individuals on the U.S. terrorist watch list from buying guns. The New York Democrat noted the arrests this week of...

TX: Man outdraws Intruder

Go read this article... Sgt. Brian Miller with Austin police’s Homicide Unit said Castle Doctrine should apply in the killing of 26-year-old Ray Anthony Arredondo. A resident of a North Austin apartment shot and killed Arredondo after he broke into the tenant’s home...

Christie's record: Gun control – NJ.com

Go read this article... NJ.comChristie’s record: Gun controlNJ.comTRENTON — With Gov. Chris Christie appearing on the verge of launching a campaign for the 2016 Republican nomination for president, here is an ongoing look at his stances on key issues. GUN CONTROL....

Strike Industries Dummy Rounds Bullet Button

Strike Industries dummy rounds will let you safely test the feeding, extraction, and magazine function of your firearms without the worry of accidental discharge. They also let you dry fire without risking damage to the firing pin.Great training tool for safe handling...

'Top Gun' carrier makes final journey – CNN

Q13 FOX’Top Gun’ carrier makes final journeyCNN(CNN) The aircraft carrier USS Ranger, which saw action in the Vietnam War and Operation Desert Storm and had appearances in the movies “Top Gun” and “Star Trek IV,” is on its final journey, a five-month cruise at the end...

Win a Free NFA Trust from SilencerCo

Go read this article... The only thing better than an affordable NFA Trust is a free NFA Trust. We told you about SilencerCo’s affordable NFA EasyTrust in past weeks. Now they are giving one away. Head over to the SilencerCo’s website to enter. …read more Related

BAN THE ATF Shirt from Russian Roulette Clothing

Go read this article... Russian Roulette Clothing is Johnny-on-the-spot in the wake of the news that the ATF intends to ban M855 ammunition. Their upcoming t-shirt design proposes another ban… a ban that I can really get behind. The shirt is in production now and will...

School gun policy under fire after parents kept in dark – The Tennessean

Go read this article... The TennesseanSchool gun policy under fire after parents kept in darkThe TennesseanDeborah Vinson says her 8-year-old son came home in December asking why a schoolmate brought a gun to school. Vinson says she assumed she would have heard about...

NYT: “Legal Conceal Carry Citizens Are The Real Thugs”

Photo Courtesy of guns-and-ammo The New York Times armed itself with a report from the Violence Policy Center (VPC) and went to war against concealed carry permit holders, associating said permit holders with murder and other crimes and raising the specter that...

Early Concealed Carry Before Permits (photo)

Many have speculated of the reason for the hand inside the coat pose of officers during Civil War photographs. Perhaps it was to render access to a concealed weapon. These, after all, were military officers. Is that the bulge of a Smith & Wesson #1 under his left...

MI: Homeowner shoots Intruder

SCHOOLCRAFT TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — An investigation is underway after a homeowner shot a man during what appears to have been an attempted robbery.(snip) When the gun went off, the other suspect outside the home took off, but was later arrested by officers from the...

Scalarworks LDM Instructional Video

Go read this article... I didn’t have a hard time figuring out how to mount my Scalarworks LDM but this new instructional video is very well done and easy to follow if you need a hand. If you don’t have an LDM and are considering one, it gives you a really good look...

2015 Berger SW Long Range Nationals – Leading Ladies

Go read this article... Trudie Fay is a name your hear a lot in the winner’s circles of long range high power. Again, Trudie is overall match winner of this year’s SW Nationals held in Phoenix last week. She was flawless. As usual there were challenging conditions all...

Knowing

Go read this article... Knowing: I like to use the word knowing in conjunction with the word CONFIDENCE. Is knowing and confidence the same? I’m going to talk about knowing in competition and the tactical world. So what is knowing? Knowing you have the confidence to...

US gun violence 'major public health problem': Report – Press TV

Go read this article... Press TVUS gun violence ‘major public health problem’: ReportPress TVThe coalition published a “call to action” Tuesday that urges the medical community to study deaths and injuries caused by gun violence without “political influence or...

The Quest for the Ideal Carry Revolver: Part 1

In the fifth installment of our revolver series, we’re embarking on a mini-series within the series: finding the ideal concealed carry revolver. Last year, Caleb at Gun Nuts outlined his criteria for the “modern defensive revolver” and Greg Ellifritz responded on his...

Two of my Favorite Things: Shooting and Debt Freedom

Here at Triangle Tactical, we’re big Dave Ramsey fans, and I love seeing videos of people shooting up their paid off credit cards, never to use them again. My wife and I have cleared up about $30,000 in debt in the last year, and it feels great! Before too long well...

Cop's Reno gun-theft scandal gets Kensington police chief fired – SFGate

Go read this article... SFGateCop’s Reno gun-theft scandal gets Kensington police chief firedSFGateKensington officials dismissed the community’s police chief in the wake of revelations that he waited eight months before removing from duty a sergeant whose gun was...

Pat Sajak Mocks Gun Control Arguments: 'Ban Sleds Now!' – The Inquisitr

The InquisitrPat Sajak Mocks Gun Control Arguments: ‘Ban Sleds Now!’The InquisitrPat Sajak, host of Wheel of Fortune, can occasionally be outspoken on political issues, and gun control is one of those. It’s been a major public conversation since the Sandy Hook...

CTT Custom Holster for the VP9

Go read this article... As many of you know the H&K VP9 has quickly risen to become one of my favorite pistols. In fact it replaced my long standing G19 in the carry rotation several weeks ago. One I determined my VP9 was to the task of being a reliable EDC (Every...

Legal Expert: Gun Rights Are Human Rights – Daily Caller

Legal Expert: Gun Rights Are Human RightsDaily CallerBy controlling the guns, you can easily control your opponents. This is the core argument Stephen Halbrook, an attorney and expert on gun laws, delivered before the eighth Students for Liberty Conference. “Although...

Notes From HPS

David goes on record at Guns Magazine trying to convince hunters and other sportsmen (not the first time he has tried) to be wary of so-called “environmental” and gun control groups and alliances with such ne’er-do-wells. I just don’t see what the debate is all about,...

Nevada Republicans sponsoring 'Pop-Tart gun' bill – Reno Gazette Journal

Go read this article... Reno Gazette JournalNevada Republicans sponsoring ‘Pop-Tart gun’ billReno Gazette JournalCARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada Assembly Republicans plan to introduce a bill that would bar schools from punishing students who play with toy firearms....

Leupold Mark 2 IMS

For AR-15-pattern rifles, especially those without full top rails, one of the challenges in mounting optics is achieving proper eye relief. Add in the necessity of backup sights, and it can be difficult to fit everything you need onto a flattop receiver. Designed to...

Los Angeles officer who saw replica gun shoots teen in back – Fox News

Los Angeles officer who saw replica gun shoots teen in backFox NewsLOS ANGELES – Authorities 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 appeared to be a gun. Sgt....

Sarasota's force-on-force shoot house hosting open house

Marc Pezzella, owner of Advanced Defensive Concepts, talks to Cheryl Holt, owner of Fully Loaded Guns and Ammo, The two firms will host an open house from 8 am to 7 pm Saturday, at 6026 S. Tamiami Trail. STAFF PHOTO/ MIKE LANG Sarasota’s tactical training firm...

CCRKBA Wins SAF-Funded Case On Interstate Handgun Transfer Ban

The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms today won a major federal court ruling in a case involving interstate handgun transfers in which the judge applied strict scrutiny to determine whether a ban on such transfers meets constitutional muster. The...

Zeroing Target – 50/200 Yard Zero at 10 Yards

Go read this article... You may remember Frank Proctor’s method for achieving a 50/200 yard zero at 10 yards that was mentioned here a few months ago. I have been putting it to good use. It is a very fast way to zero which is very convenient for me since many carbines...

Hawaii Gun Control Measure Ticks Off Fire Arms Fan – Honolulu Civil Beat

Go read this article... Honolulu Civil BeatHawaii Gun Control Measure Ticks Off Fire Arms FanHonolulu Civil BeatIn a web posting Wednesday, The Truth About Guns writes, “TTAG tipster CF sent us a heads-up on new gun control legislation wending its way through The...

In Liberal, Gun-Loving Vermont, New Restrictions Face Fight – ABC News

WPTZ The Champlain ValleyIn Liberal, Gun-Loving Vermont, New Restrictions Face FightABC NewsOne of the most liberal states in the country also is one of the most passionate about defending the right to bear arms, a fact that is coming to the fore following proposed...

Ban On Interstate Transfers Of Pistols Ruled Unconstitutional

In Mance v. Holder, The United States District Court for The Northern District Of Texas, Fort Worth Division, has ruled that the federal ban on the interstate transfer of pistols, is unconstitutional on its face. The court applied strict scrutiny. … Continue reading →...

Mayors Are Leaving MAIG

Go read this article... According to a report, mayors are leaving Bloomberg’s Mayors Against Illegal Guns organization, “in droves.” Many are citing the organization’s attack on the Second Amendment. When the group amounts to one of many gun control orgs that no one...

Disarmists Vandalize “NOT a Gun Free Zone” Signs

Go read this article... Conoy Township, Pennsylvania, made the news the other day when it posted signs reminding everyone that it was not a “gun free” zone. It seems that a disarmist took umbrage at the signs and vandalized several. Few are surprised at the vandalism....

Presidents Day Sale – Chase Tactical

Go read this article... In honor of Presidents Day, Chase Tactical is offering a 15% OFF store-wide sale. Use coupon code POTUS15 at checkout. Sale runs through Tuesday 2/17/15. www.ChaseTactical.com …read more Related

Loaded gun found hidden in bed with kids; Lafayette man charged – WTHI

Go read this article... WTHILoaded gun found hidden in bed with kids; Lafayette man chargedWTHIJones allegedly threatened a neighbor while pointing a gun at him after the neighbor asked if Jones had heard gunshots. According to court documents, Jones told the neighbor...

AMG Lock Stock and Barrel Kit Glock 17

AMG Lock Stock and Barrel Kit SHOT Show 2015 AMG Lock Stock and Barrel Kit SHOT Show 2015. Taking a look at AMG’s “Lock Stock and Barrel” carbine conversion kit for the Glock 17 including, a 16 inch Glock Replacement Barrel, stock from Phoenix Technology and recoil...

Silencerco NFA EasyTrust

I am automatically skeptical of most of the NFA trusts that are sold online. A trust is a legal document/entity that, while not rocket surgery to build, is going to be the legal means of holding some of your most highly regulated and expensive possessions. I want to...

Two Texas gun bills advance to state Senate floor – MSNBC

Texas TribuneTwo Texas gun bills advance to state Senate floorMSNBCThe Senate State Affairs Committee on Thursday voted in favor of the two gun bills, which passed on a 7-2 party-line vote and will be sent to the full Senate despite opposing advice from Democratic...

Liston Matthews: Gun Control Act of 1968 crumbling around the edges

If you were born around 1950 or earlier, you may recall going into your local Western Auto store and being able to handle all the guns, because they were all in readily accessible racks. At least that is the way it was in Douglas, Georgia. If a lad decided he wanted a...

Gun-control advocate also hates books…

Go read this article... NJ.comGun-control advocate has weapons book at Liberty Science Center in his sightsNJ.comJERSEY CITY — A Manhattan man is urging Liberty Science Center to remove from its gift shop a book that gives step-by-step instructions on how kids can...

Video: MCX at Range Day – SHOT Show 2015

Go read this article... Below is a quick video of Sig’s MCX which we were able to demo at Sig’s Range Day event at SHOT Show 2015. The MCX is a very modular rifle offering the ability for the end user to change calibers (with a barrel / bolt swap), handguard, and...

A Terrible Gun Control Bill In Hawaii

Go read this article... The Aloha State is looking to one up California. SB 783 authored by Senator Maile Shimabukuro is the problem. It’s as if Fidel Castro wrote it himself. They never get it through their thick skulls that criminals aren’t following the … Continue...

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...

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