ATI’s New TactLite AR Stock Eliminates the Shake

The new ATI TactLite AR stocks. The standard model is on the left and adjustable comb model on the right. You might have noticed that most adjustable butt stocks for AR-type rifles shake just a little. Worse yet, the farther you move that adjustable stock back, the...

Recent SWAT Antics In The Service Of Our Great Country

SWATting prank terrorizes family: ST. CLOUD, Minn. — Josh Peters knew what was happening the instant he heard his mother’s frantic voice. It was around 1 a.m. on Feb. 4, and Peters, 27, was hosting an online stream as he played a video game, “Clash of Clans.” Peters...

Thug Shot While Attacking “Wrong Man”

Two East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, brothers are in jail after they broke into the wrong home attempting to terrorize someone who didn’t live there reported Bearing Arms. The homeowner who did live there. did what any responsible person defending his family would do,...

DP-12 Double Barreled Pump Shotgun SHOT Show 2015

DP-12 Double Barreled Pump Shotgun SHOT Show 2015. Standard Manufacturing is offering the DP-12 12 Gauge double barreled shotgun that functions off of a single trigger that controls 2 barrels. You press it to fire the right then you press it again to fire the left...

Federal Agency Weighed Spying on Cars at Gun Shows – Wall Street Journal

Go read this article... Wall Street JournalFederal Agency Weighed Spying on Cars at Gun ShowsWall Street JournalWASHINGTON—A federal agent proposed using license-plate readers to scan vehicles around gun shows in order to aid gun-trafficking investigations, according...

South Africa (2014)

29 July, 2014 in Brakpan NorthAccording to information received from Brakpan police, the 56-year-old Ellis Street resident was eating supper at about 7.30pm, when the robbers kicked down the door to his home and opened fire. The resident returned fire and a shoot-out...

UT: Constitutional Carry with a twist

An interesting variation on constitutional carry has been introduced in the 2015 Utah legislature. Constitutional carry, that is, concealed or open carry of a weapon without the requirement to first obtain permission from the government, passed with veto proof...

Afghanistan: Self Defense Works

Go read this article... February 4, 2015: With most of the foreign troops gone the Taliban and other outlaws can now engage in terror attacks with less risk of retaliation. Two decades of Taliban activity in Afghanistan have taught most tribes that the best way to...

Direction Action USA is Live

Go read this article... Direction Action USA’s new website is live. Direct Action Gear is a tactical equipment manufacturer out of Poland that has begun a push into North America. If you are a fan of the PenCott family of camo patterns this will be particularly good...

Where Open Carry is Dangerous

There are places in the world where the obvious, open carry of firearms is a dangerous thing to do. This occurs where life becomes cheaper than the value of a modern firearm, legal firearms are hard to obtain, and the police are held in low esteem. I first heard of...

Marines Get it Right on Camo

Go read this article... While the U.S. Army phumphers around on their camouflage improvement effort, the Marines have gone balls to the wall on effective concealment solutions for multiple terrains. Here we have the Snow Camo results from the Disruptive Overwhite...

More Thoughts on Chris Kyle…

Read the comments on yesterday’s post… Given those comments I thought it was appropriate to make a couple of other points… • I never said Chris Kyle was a saint. I said he was a hero. They are not the same things. • I could care less whether Kyle decked Ventura,...

‘Moms’ Cause Gun Problems At Harris Teeter

Charlotte Observer: An advocacy group staged a protest at Harris Teeter in the Myers Park neighborhood Saturday, demanding that the grocery chain stop customers from openly carrying guns in its stores. Members of Moms Demand Action For Gun Sense in America chopped up...

Roadmap to no-lock heaven

Yesterday, we talked briefly about how Smith & Wesson will always have the infernal lock as part of their revolver line. However, there are ways that they could be rid of the lock. The following is pure speculation on my part, but if I was the CEO of Smith &...

Florida man takes down backyard gun range…

WFLAFlorida man takes down backyard gun range after outcryFox NewsA Florida man has holstered his plan to erect a gun range in his backyard – mere feet from the play areas of children – after his neighbors protested the proposal. Joseph Carannante, 21, used wooden...

New Products from Blackhawk

Blackhawk is always introducing new products as it expands the company’s diverse line of products. From holsters to tools, messenger bags to discreet carry and everything in between, there’s a good chance the folks at Blackhawk carry something you need. The company...

The FBI Correlates More Guns With Less Crime For 2104

Homeland Security Handgun. As private gun sales surged in 2013, the FBI reports that in the first 6 months of 2014, that violent crime and property crime decreased. This includes murder, aggravated assault, robbery and the like. Once again correlating more guns with...

Actions & Consequences: The Downside of “Dodging a Bullet”

We’ve all known someone who did something wrong or just plain stupid, yet who somehow avoided the consequences of their actions. I remember a guy when I was in college who got a speeding ticket for doing 79 mph in a 20 mph school zone. Incredibly, his case was...

New TACO Pouches and other Gear from HSGI

High Speed Gear, Inc. is famous for their TACO pouches. These adjustable pouches can be sized to fit a variety of magazines or gear depending on the pouch, but the line got a whole lot more versatile with their latest releases. With new additions to both the TACO...

Vt. gun dealer says study defamed him – BurlingtonFreePress.com

Go read this article... BurlingtonFreePress.comVt. gun dealer says study defamed himBurlingtonFreePress.comA Rutland County gun dealer said he has retained a Connecticut lawyer to pursue possible claims against a national gun safety group that conducted a recent sting...

AL:Homeowner, Car Burglar Gunfighf, Homeowner not hit

Go read this article... Deputies say the property owner confronted one of the suspects while they were breaking into his car. The second suspect shot at the homeowner. That homeowner was armed and shot back. Investigators say the suspects took off in a dark sedan...

Does Marin Prosecutor Beberian have an Unhealthy Obsession with Guns?

More evidence has surfaced that California Marin County Prosecutor Ed Berberian has a bias, perhaps even an obsession, against gun owners and self defense. Six months ago Dr. James Simon defended himself and his wife of 38 years from an aggressive driver who followed...

Good Samaritan Fires Warning Shot; Ricochet hits shoe

Go read this article... An uninvolved man was driving by when he stopped to break up the fight. The man told deputies that the group became hostile and he felt threatened, so he fired one round into the ground. The round ricocheted off the asphalt and embedded itself...

Cops: Driver pulled gun on woman – WKMG Orlando

Go read this article... WESH OrlandoCops: Driver pulled gun on womanWKMG OrlandoCHARGED WITH INAPPROPRIATELY TOUCH YOUNG GIRLS IS OUT OF JAIL. BREAKING NEWS IN ORANGE COUNTY, GOOD AFTERNOON, I’M BRIDGETT ELLISON. POLICE SAY THEY ARRESTED A MAN FOR PULLING A GUN ON...

Surveillance Video Released Of Murder-Suicide Suspect – CBS Local

Go read this article... CBS LocalSurveillance Video Released Of Murder-Suicide SuspectCBS LocalPITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Some haunting new video has been released of a man purchasing a gun, days before being accused in the fatal shooting of his girlfriend before turning the...

KY: Intruder Shot, Killed by Homeowner

Honeycutt fired a shot at the intruder, who retreated through the window and over an embankment. Johnny Collins was later located on Perkins Madden Road by Jimmy Dunn, who observed that Collins had an apparent gunshot wound. Dunn transported Johnny Collins to the...

National Armory opens gun shop in Zanesville – Zanesville Times Recorder

Go read this article... Zanesville Times RecorderNational Armory opens gun shop in ZanesvilleZanesville Times RecorderThe Zanesville location might not have any educational classes as of yet, but Strohl values proper gun handling and safety more than anything else,...

Shoot Straight buys gun show firm, Manatee County property

By Lee Williams Published: Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at 2:03 p.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at 2:03 p.m. Shoot Straight Inc., the state’s largest firearms retailer, now owns the state’s largest gun show promoter, Suncoast Gun Shows. The Apopka-based...

Pro-gun advocates fire response at legislative proposal – WCAX

Go read this article... Pro-gun advocates fire response at legislative proposalWCAXA legislative proposal designed to keep guns out of the hands of criminals and the mentally ill by increasing background checks has caught the attention of pro-gun advocates in Vermont....

Missouri, Kansas Lawmakers Promote Gun Control Bills – CBS Local

Go read this article... CBS LocalMissouri, Kansas Lawmakers Promote Gun Control BillsCBS LocalKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — State lawmakers from Missouri and Kansas are pitching similar legislation to restrict firearms for persons with domestic violence or stalking...

Sometimes Violence is the Answer Hoodies at RE Factor Tactical

Re Factor Tactical’s “Violence is the Answer” shirts have been a huge hit and their hoodies sold out. Thankfully for those us who missed them, the hoodies are back for another run. The gray hoodies feature mathematical proof for ninnies, namby-pambies, and hoplophobes...

Texas Governor Declares ‘Chris Kyle Day’

Go read this article... I have declared Feb. 2 to be Chris Kyle Day in Texas. We honor our military heroes. @ChrisKyleFrog #txlege #tcot pic.twitter.com/rhLhIlevNM — Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) January 30, 2015 …read more Related

OR: Warning Shots Scare off Suspect

That neighbor also called 911 to report that the man had attempted to break into his house. He told deputies he fired a handgun into the air to scare the suspect away, Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office said.(snip) A spokesman with Clackamas Co. Sheriff’s Office told...

TX: Patrick Continues Support for Open Carry

Lt. Governor Dan Patrick was quoted as saying that open carry bills might not come up for a vote this session on Tuesday. From dallasnews.com: “Open carry is important, but I don’t think there is support in the Legislature to pass it,” Patrick said. “The votes have...

Homeowner Fatally Shoots Arsonist-Sex Offender Breaking In

Photo Courtesy of AP This brave woman was home when her side door was trying to be forced open. She later found out that the man she shot was wanted for arson and failure to register as a sex offender. Local news reports that a man, accused of arson, was fatally shot...

Bloomberg’s “Everytown” Caught Lying About Gun Sales

At BearingArms.com, so called “Everytown for Gun Safety” is spreading false information, with their in house monitoring, of America’s gun sales. They supposedly caught illegal sales on Armslist, but it turns out that, they willingly lied about a Crossfire Arms who is...

Video: Sig Range Day MPX, P320, P220 10mm, and P250 22

Go read this article... Below are some additional videos from our visit to Sig Sauer’s Range Day event at SHOT Show 2015. MPX P320 SubCompact 9mm P250 Compact .22 LR P220 Chambered in 10mm …read more Related

What Motivates You?

Go read this article... On the drive home today I was listening to the latest That Shooting Show with Steve Anderson. The jist of this episode was that Steve isn’t motivated by winning, but rather shooting a match at the best of his ability. When I got home I started...

House panel scraps more gun-control bills – Richmond.com

Go read this article... House panel scraps more gun-control billsRichmond.comIn a final sweeping move before crossover, Tuesday’s deadline for each chamber to act on its own bills, a GOP-controlled House of Delegates panel on Thursday voted down the last remaining...

New Michigan gun bill set for quick movement – The Detroit News

Go read this article... MLive.comNew Michigan gun bill set for quick movementThe Detroit NewsWhen Snyder vetoed a gun measure passed at the end of the last session in December, he expressed concern that it contained a loophole that could let individuals with personal...

Benefits of Using a Handgun Laser

Why not add a light and laser to your nightstand gun? Last time, I discussed the types of handgun-mounted lasers and how they operate. Now, let’s take a look at the “why” behind mounting a laser on your handgun. In other words, what are the benefits? Next in this...

TN: CCW Holder stops Violence in Road Rage Beating

In the ensuing altercation, the man said the other driver began punching him in the face. He said that he struck back, but that the other man wrestled him to the ground and continued striking him in the face. At that point, he said he noticed that another man, a...

NY Writer: Shootings Require A More Realistic Response Than Gun Control

Photo Courtesy of Cleveland.com Allan Stevo is a New York based writer for an a political consultant. His opinion is well written and shows the true side of gun control that many writers miss. Below is the article that he wrote: Last month, my former roommate was shot...

Gun violence surges across city compared to last year – New York Post

New York PostGun violence surges across city compared to last yearNew York PostGun violence across the city has surged for the past three straight weeks compared with the same period last year, NYPD statistics show. Shootings were up by 53 percent, with 26 recorded...

CA: DA will not Charge Homeowner who Shot Burglar

In December, Blair said he discovered Bell in his home in the early hours of Christmas morning. Bell allegedly struck him in the jaw with a wrench, at which point Blair said he ran upstairs to grab his shotgun before racing outside to open fire on Bell. Bell, injured,...

Family taking a stand against gun violence – KSDK

Go read this article... KSDKFamily taking a stand against gun violenceKSDKPart of the message involves getting guns out of the hands of criminals. Maria Miller lost her brother and son to gun violence. Her mother, Gloria Miller, lost her son and grandson. “I’m still...

Kel-Tec KSG Redux First Impressions Review

Advertise here with BSAHello, again GAT and 248 readers! I’m back with another review… or a review preview as it may be. On Deck today, courtesy of Southwick’s Guns Ammo and Accessories, is a shotgun most interesting. Kel-Tec’s KSG, Burnt Bronze. This 12 gauge shotgun...

USA: Most Guns Per Capita, Much Safer Than Paradise

Go read this article... Bill Whittle makes a great point about our Second Amendment. The U.S. has the highest gun ownership per capita, but a very low murder rate, per capita on a national scale. While the opposite is true for the socialist anti-gun paradise of...

Huckabee Lets Loose on Gun Control Liberals – The Fiscal Times

Huckabee Lets Loose on Gun Control LiberalsThe Fiscal TimesFormer Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, who might throw his hat into the ring for the 2016 GOP presidential nomination, does not like people who do not like guns. In his new book, God, Guns, Grits and Gravy, the...

Dear Matt at Firelance,

Go read this article... Advertise here with BSAFirelance media recently released an article entitles Why you Don’t Deserve that Free Product. While I do agree with some of his points, the article itself is flawed enough that it warrants further discussion and an...

NFL Censorship: The Ad They Didn’t Want You To See!

I’m ranting about the NFL. There is no other way to describe it. I’m angry at the hypocrisy and believe something needs to be said. The NFL has refused to allow the USCCA to place an ad in the Super Bowl program. Apparently the league known for everything from...

New Gear in Development at UW Gear

Go read this article... UW Gear has been hard at work developing several new items and improvements. They gave me a sneak peek at some of their working prototypes so I could share them with you. The above chest rig shows off two potential new items come to the UW Gear...

Chicago Crime Drops Because Of Legal Concealed Carry

The crime rate in Chicago has dropped dramatically, for 2014, after the state of Illinois allowed legal concealed carry. Despite the rhetoric that more guns equal more crime. Paul Hsieh at PJ Media writes that, “The concept of “herd immunity” applies to gun ownership...

Sheriff: Gun in City Hall Shooting Came From Straw Buyer – ABC News

Go read this article... Minneapolis Star TribuneSheriff: Gun in City Hall Shooting Came From Straw BuyerABC NewsThe shotgun used by a man who was killed in a confrontation with police outside a City Hall meeting in suburban Minneapolis was illegally channeled to him...

Wood Flags from RE Factor Tactical

Go read this article... I don’t usually write about home decor on JTT but these new Wood Flags from RE Factor Tactical are a sight to behold. Each one is hand made, hand stained, and hand painted to give them a unique distressed look. They measure 20 x 24.5″ and come...

PolyCase Inceptor ARX .380 ACP Ammunition

We’ve covered PolyCase’s innovative copper-and-polymer bullet ammunition before; it’s a proprietary mixture of copper and polymer that yields a lighter bullet with less chance of overpenetration. The ARX line incorporates “lateral force dispersion” caused by the...

IL:Bill Introduced to allow CCW Holders and Police to Possess Switchblades

Senator Tim Bivins has introduced an act to allow people with valid concealed carry permits to carry, purchase, and possess switchblade knives, stun guns, or tasers. It is an incremental reform to the Illinois code. If the law can make it out of committee and up for a...

Gearward FireBox

The new FireBox from Gearward is a fire starting kit that is compact enough to EDC, water-resistant, usable for multiple fires even after the tinder is exhausted, and ready to use right out of the box. It contains three components, all of which I have used myself in...

Virginia Senate Kills One Pro-Gun Bill And Passes Another – AmmoLand.com

Go read this article... Virginia Senate Kills One Pro-Gun Bill And Passes AnotherAmmoLand.comCovington VA –(Ammoland.com)- First, the bad news: By a close vote of 18 to 20, the Senate killed Senator Garrett’s SB 1132 bill allowing CHP carry on K-12 school property...

Ark. lawmakers mull pro-gun proposals – Baxter Bulletin

Go read this article... Ark. lawmakers mull pro-gun proposalsBaxter BulletinLITTLE ROCK – Arkansas Republicans are hopeful that pro-gun measures such as expanding a citizen’s right to use deadly force and allowing concealed firearms on university campuses will be...

Loaded gun found in purse at Norfolk airport – 13newsnow.com

Go read this article... 13newsnow.comLoaded gun found in purse at Norfolk airport13newsnow.comOfficers took the gun and cited Hope Marie Shepard, airport spokesman Robert Bowen told 13NewsNow.com. “People with gate passes who are not ticketed to fly may not bring any...

22 TCM Glock Conversion 9R Rock Island Armory SHOT SHOW 2015

Rock Island Armory 22 TCM 9R Glock G17 or G19 Conversion Kit SHOT SHOW 2015 with Hank Strange. This kit basically allows you to replace your Glock Gen 1, 2, or 3 Slide with the conversion so that you can run 22 TCM ammo using your Glock magazines. The Armscor 22 TCM...

[Video] Burglar Held At Gunpoint By Homeowner

Thanks to the watchful eye on a neighbor, a North Carolina homeowner was able to come home and catch a burglar in his home. The neighbor noticed a suspicious vehicle in the driveway and called the homeowner, John Painter, to let him know. When her arrived home he...

Why I Choose Aimpoint

These Aimpoints are over a decade old and have been treated in the worst ways. Despite their external appearance, they still hold zero and work like new. Loyal readers of MSW and the old 10-8 Forums know that Hilton and I have been longtime fans of Aimpoint red dot...

“Ferguson Police Begin Testing ‘Less Lethal’ Gun Attachment”

Police in Ferguson, Missouri, are testing a less than lethal gun attachment that would hurt suspects but not kill them. Imagine that you are faced with a decision where you have to present your pistol to a threat. Now imagine, a one-time use plastic device that you’d...

MI: Legislature Serious about Passing Gun Reform Law

On January 15, 2015, Michigan’s Governor Rick Snyder vetoed gun reform legislation that had strong support in the legislature. Snyder cited concerns that were drummed up in a media campaign by the bill’s opponents. The bills sponsors consistently said that the...

Senate approves gun bill without PPO provision – Detroit Free Press

Go read this article... Detroit Free PressSenate approves gun bill without PPO provisionDetroit Free Press19 as Snyder and legislative leaders worked to get the last GOP Senate vote needed to approve a road funding deal during the Legislature’s final, lame duck...

CZ Scorpion EVO 3 S1 Pistol Brace Adapter Now Available

Go read this article... The CZ Scorpion EVO 3 S1 Pistol may have just become a bit more interesting for some shooters. CZ-USA just released the Scorpion EVO 3 S1 Pistol Arm Brace Kit which adds an AR-15 style receiver extension (buffer tube) so that the user can...

LaserMax Introduces CenterFire WeaponLight for Glock 42

At the Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor, Trade (SHOT) Show in Las Vegas, LaserMax debuted a new line of weapon-mounted tactical lights to the shooting sports community. Combining high-output LED light with the same precision performance that distinguishes LaserMax patented...

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