A bill introduced in Illinois would allow residents to hunt and shoot with suppressors. Illinois is one of those states that doesn’t currently allow possession of suppressors. HB 433 would require that residents meet the federal requirement and have a valid state FOID...

You knew this one was coming. The Ruger GP100 Match Champion – the gun I’ve dedicated more pixels to writing about, and trigger time behind on this blog in the last two years than anything else. Ruger’s answer to the 686SSR, and one of the best all around 4 inch...

Congressman Matt Salmon from Arizona has filed the Knife Owners Protection Act (KOPA) in the 2015 session of Congress. KOPA would extend to knives the protections afforded to firearm owners in the Firearms Owners Protection Act (FOPA) of 1986. If a person may legally...

Welcome to the third installment in our Wheel Gun Wednesday series. Every Wednesday, I’ll be exploring a topic related to revolvers as modern self-defense tools. This week, we’re taking a deeper look at some of the advantages often attributed to revolvers and whether...

The Texas Tribune is a left wing publication out of Austin, Texas, so it is not surprising that it takes a disarmist position against open carry. Still, it is interesting to see how it is done. All of the state wide office holders involved came out for open carry...

WKMG OrlandoTeen walks into Leesburg High School with gunWFTV OrlandoChannel 9 has learned an Apopka teenager walked into Leesburg High School with a gun early Wednesday afternoon. School officials said the gun wasn’t loaded but the 16-year-old, who wasn’t a student...

Go read this article... Responding to a recent complaint by the vehemently anti-gun crusaders of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, fast food chain Raising Cane’s refused to kowtow to their demands. Western Journalism has reported previous efforts by the...

On Tuesday, Gov. Peter Shumlin said in a press conference, that he sees no need for new gun laws. Saying “The current laws that Vermont has in place around guns serve us well,” which is a very good sign. Makes you wonder how much funding anti-gun groups feel like...

Thomas Greer gained fame in July of this year by making some imprudent statements to the media. He had shot one of a pair of burglars who had assaulted him in his home. At the time, he was quoted as saying, “The lady didn’t run as fast as the man, so I shot her in […]...

Billy Gregory is a successful musician and vocalist in New Orleans. The NOPD is saying that early Friday morning, about 1:15 a.m., the 30th of January, the musician shot a man outside of a night club: From wgno.com:The NOPD is backing a musician`s claim that he shot a...

Bushnell’s ARC CONX (right) shown with Kestrel meter and smartphone app. In the really cool use of technology category is a brand new product from Bushnell. Rangefinders have been out for a while now. To me, they’re somewhat miraculous. Somehow a laser beam manages to...

Go read this article... School President: Autopsy Set for Man Killed at Gun RangeThe LedgerLAKELAND | The Polk County Medical Examiner’s Office will conduct an autopsy today on the body of a 70-year-old man who died of a gunshot wound outside the Saddle Creek Gun...

BurlingtonFreePress.comGun owners: Abandon background-check billBurlingtonFreePress.comPhil Baruth, D-Chittenden, and Claire Ayer, D-Addison, would require background checks on all private gun sales, except those within an immediate family. The seller and the buyer...

Go read this article... vtdigger.orgShowdown developing at Vt. Statehouse over gun controlWCAXA political showdown is developing at the Vermont Statehouse over a gun control bill. The governor doesn’t support it. Senate leaders are pushing a measure to adopt federal...

Go read this article... At the same time, the alleged robbery victim contacted Columbus police and admitted he shot Mullins. He told officers that he shot him in self-defense after Mullins attempted to rob him at gunpoint. Police say evidence indicates Mullins was...

Go read this article... Calls for peace coincide with more gun violenceKETV OmahaCALLS FOR PEACE COINCIDE WITH EVEN MORE GUN VIOLENCE. GOOD EVENING, I’M ROB MCCARTNEY. I’M BRANDI PETERSEN. RIGHT BEFORE COMMUNITY LEADERS SHOOTING NEAR 50TH AND FORT CRITICALLY INJURES A...

Go read this article... Minneapolis Star TribuneWas Gun Used In New Hope Bought Through A Legal Loophole?CBS LocalMINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek said he would like the legislature to take a look at gun laws that allowed someone to buy guns...

Go read this article... CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte Mecklenburg Police said a woman attacked a man with pepper spray outside his condominium on Fairview Road and demanded money from him on Tuesday. (snip)When the woman did not get her money right away, she pulled...

“A Kermit [Texas] parent said his fourth-grade student was suspended Friday for allegedly making a terroristic threat,” the Odessa American reported Friday. After seeing “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies,” nine-year-old Aiden Steward allegedly brought a ring...

The We Like Shooting show is a hilarious panel discussion about safety, guns, gear and gadgets and the issues that affect responsible shooters everywhere. Episode 78, Not a Gun Guy. – This week we’ll talk about Canik TP9, TrackingPoint, New Jersey Concealment...

“The fellow broke in, and I caught him. I shot him with non-lethal rat shot. He stole my truck and a bunch of other things and ran off,” Como said. “I don’t want to kill someone over property if I don’t have to, but to protect my family I will.”More Here …read more...

We like the concept of having the capability to shoot “anywhere” (big quotation marks) without live ammunition for training purposes. The new training kit from UTM Worldwide will allow you to convert your AR-15 with a drop in bolt carrier group in order to fire...

Magpul recently announced a couple of new products, but the one that’s the furthest departure from their traditional style is the Hunter 700 stock. This is an adjustable precision stock for Remington M700 Short Action receivers. Off the bat, the stock features Magpul...

Go read this article... Washingtonian.com (blog)Gun-Control Advocates Want Fox 5 Reporter Emily Miller Fired for Richmond …Washingtonian.com (blog)Members of a pro-gun-control group want Washington Fox affiliate WTTG to dismiss reporter Emily Miller for her speech...

Go read this article... HOUSTON (KTRK) — A retired deputy was injured during a gunfight with a robber inside a fast food restaurant in east Houston.(snip)The robbed fled the scene, but police believe he was also shot because he left a blood trail behind.More Here...

KABC-TVLong Beach vandalism: Dozens of shops, cars damaged with BB gunKABC-TVA search is underway for a vandalism suspect or suspects who shattered windows of dozens of cars and businesses in Long Beach with a BB gun. According to police, approximately 21 incidents of...

Go read this article... WTVCMan Charged with Pulling Gun on Deputies in Crowded WalmartWTVCWTVC NewsChannel 9 :: News – Top Stories – Man Charged with Pulling Gun on. Updated: Monday, February 9 2015, 11:29 PM EST. Man Charged with Pulling Gun on Deputies in Crowded...

Go read this article... Designed for locales where semi-auto ARs have been almost banned out of existence in the hands of law-abiding citizens, the new line of pump-action AR-style rifles bridges the gap between the modern sporting rifle and the kinder and what can be...

“When the victim went inside, he found the defendant with one of the victim’s firearms,” Deputy Yellowstone County Attorney Paul Chaon said during Hoppe’s initial appearance on Monday. “The victim charged the defendant, took the firearm (and) held the defendant in the...

SF supervisors support establishing gun violence prevention task forceSan Francisco ExaminerSupervisor Malia Cohen, who represents neighborhoods including Visitacion Valley, Potrero Hill and the Bayview district, said that the task force would be formed to advise San...

In this unusual case in Texas, four robbers run in, then they run out. In a store full of expensive jewelry, they take nothing. There is video at the link.As the four left the store, Parker said, the jeweler who was forced to the ground grabbed his gun and shot at the...

Three fold OnlineCon: the great gun control debateThree fold OnlineIn my lifetime, starting from December 19, 1993, there have been 187 school shootings in the United States. There were many instances where there was only one fatality or even just one or two wounded....

Go read this article... I turned to the Covert Comp from Black River Tactical as a bit of a last resort. I tried several a handful of other linear compensators and found that, while they did direct the blast and flame forward, that is really all they did. The fireball...

Go read this article... As you’re probably aware, Washington D.C.’s complete ban on concealed carry outside of the home was struck down in federal court last year. This meant that the district had to put a set of laws in place to allow concealed carry. However, the...

Soaring crime in Caracas throughout 2014 has given it the unenviable ranking of second most violent city in the world, with a murder rate of 155 for every 100,000 inhabitants, according to Mexican NGO Security, Justice, and Peace. In the Venezuelan capital, not even...

David Codrea: “The bill is taken almost word for word from The Kelly Report, a multi-authored, gun control perpetual wish list released last year from Kelly’s office,” Doctors for Responsible Gun Ownership reported Tuesday. “Authors of the Kelly Report include such...

Go read this article... TheBlaze.comPro-Gun Group: ‘This Is the Ad the NFL Did Not Want You to See’TheBlaze.comThe U.S. Concealed Carry Association is claiming that its repeated attempts to place a paid print advertisement in the official Super Bowl program were...

Orlando SentinelRoad-rage suspect pointed gun at woman, OPD saysOrlando SentinelOne of the most heinous crimes in South Florida’s recent history took place on the night of June 18, 2007, at the Dunbar Village housing project. Three men appeared at the door of the...

Go read this article... Fury Carry Solutions just rolled out two new magazine carriers. The Gunslinger and Gunfighter magazine carriers both feature stacked Kydex construction and can carry four magazines each. The Gunslinger provides a means to carry four handgun...

The Second Amendment Foundation has filed suit against Washington, D.C.’s concealed carry laws. Because of a may issue requirement, to show a “good reason” for a carry permit, that SAF says is unconstitutional. The district requires “a special need for self-protection...

Go read this article... Angry about gun controlRutland HeraldThe editorial ignores the fact that the Bloomberg gun control network used non-law enforcement persons to attempt to entice prohibited persons to commit crimes in Vermont without the knowledge, cooperation...

Go read this article... Recently MVB Industries decided to redesign the much sought after but very hard to purchase “PDW” style stock, improving on what were obvious flaws in the design that most people were used to seeing. Their new stock is the MVB ARC stock. One of...

Go read this article... KVUESmall child inches from gun during Houston armed robberyKVUEHOUSTON — Jaw-dropping surveillance video shows four armed suspects casually walk into the McDonald’s on Veterans Memorial and Antoine Drive. In the video, you can see a little boy...

Ars Technica“Nation’s first” smart gun symposium talks safety, risks, and delaysArs TechnicaSEATTLE—On Wednesday, the Washington Technology Industry Association hosted the Seattle International Smart Gun Symposium, an event that King County Sheriff John Urquhart...

The following story is via the NRA-ILA. Last week, three bills were introduced in the Georgia Senate that would unnecessarily infringe upon your Second Amendment rights. Senate Bill 67, introduced by Senator Emanuel Jones (D-10), would prohibit the carrying of...

Yahoo TravelInside Orlando’s First Machine-Gun Theme ParkYahoo TravelOrlando, Florida is known for its world-class theme parks, but if hanging with Mickey Mouse isn’t really you’re speed, there’s a new theme park that may give you more bang for your buck. At Machine...

Go read this article... House panel scraps more gun-control billsRoanoke TimesRICHMOND — In 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...

WEST VALLEY CITY, UTAH – Feb. 2, 2015 – SilencerCo, the industry leader in silencers and accessories, was awarded Best Booth at SHOT Show 2015 by prominent firearms marketing agency Primer Strategy. SHOT (Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade) Show is the firearms...

As a revolver guy, this conversation happens a lot. It usually goes like this: Dude 1: I really like S&W revolvers, but I hate that stupid IL. It’s pointless and makes the guns look dumb. Dude 2: Yeah, I hate the IL. Is there anyone who likes it? The answer of...

Go read this article... CBS LocalRandle Attorney: Dallas Back Didn’t Threaten Woman, Pull GunCBS LocalDALLAS (AP) — Joseph Randle’s attorney denies that the Dallas Cowboys running back threatened his former girlfriend or pulled a gun during an incident that led to his...

Campus carry is a vital role in the self defense of the general public. Criminals know that most universities and schools of any kind prohibit the carrying of firearms. Thanks to the newly elected Senate, a bill has been introduced that gives the right to carry a...

Go read this article... This is a followup to yesterday’s post about the new gear in development at UW Gear. All of the items shown here are developemnt prototypes that may not reflect how the product will look once it reaches production… if it even reaches...

We are hearing a lot of conjecture on Concern Kalashnikov, formally best known as Izhmash producing its firearms in some capacity within the United States to overcome sanctions put forth by the U.S. Government due to Russia’s involvement in conflict within the...

Go read this article... This is one of the funniest quotes I have yet seen from a disarmist. It is published in an article from insidenova.com.The change has also raised the ire of some River Ridge residents who say they’re concerned the code effectively allows all...

Go read this article... Chicago Sun-TimesPolice Officer Acquitted in 95-Year-Old’s Beanbag Gun DeathABC NewsA suburban Chicago police officer was acquitted Wednesday of felony reckless conduct for killing a 95-year-old World War II veteran by shooting him with a...

The wheels of justice in the District of Columbia are turning exceedingly slowly in enforcing the second amendment of the Constitution. It was shortly after the Heller decision in 2008, that Alan Gura and SAF filed suit in what has become the Palmer case in the...

Politico: Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry on Thursday positioned himself as a pragmatic, pro-compromise presidential candidate, dismissing 2016 rivals whom he said merely seek to be “critic-in-chief.” Perry in recent weeks has sought to portray himself as a more...

Radom MSBS 556 & Tarnów 308 ZMT HS SHOT Show 2015Radom MSBS 556 & Tarnów 308 ZMT HS Bullpup Rifles SHOT Show 2015 with Hank Strange. MSBS-556 Radom (short for Modułowy System Broni Strzeleckiej kalibru 5,56 mm – Radom or English: Modular Firearm System...

Here is another story of a person using a firearm in self defense. In this case, a National Guardsman found himself highly outnumbered as he faced off against three would-be armed robbers. According to media reports, the man, identified as 23 year old Joseph Toombs,...

In the wake of SHOT Show, I had been pondering some conversations with folks who were interested in changing their agency or team over to the 1911 from a Glock, Sig, etc. Readers here likely understand the true investment required to run a 1911, and I wanted to throw...

As gun suppressors are one of the items covered by the 1934 National Firearms Act (NFA), there’s a lot of mystery and misconception surrounding the topic. When I haul suppressors to my local range, I continue to be amazed by the number of people who still don’t know...

Go read this article... Kansas City Star (blog)Missouri and Kansas lawmakers to propose anti-gun violence billsKSHBKANSAS CITY, Mo. – In a rare show of bi-state and bi-partisan unity, a Missouri Democrat and a Kansas Republican plan to present legislation to curb gun...

The Virginian-PilotOur History | Gun issued in 1800s found its way homeThe Virginian-PilotBut his gun was engraved with Taylor’s name and infantry regiment, something that was rare at the time, and probably the result of actions by his older brother Lt. Col. Walter H....

Go read this article... Trayvon Martin’s dad: Fight gun violence in black neighborhoodsWSB AtlantaGospel songs rang through the sanctuary of a Florida church Sunday afternoon just before Trayvon Martin’s father exhorted the congregation to combat gun violence in black...

You wonder why New York City police are upset at city handlers? Ruhim Ullah’s actions were apparently threatening enough for police to justifiably shoot him. He threatened police with an 18 inch machete. From appearances, the city can’t be bothered enough, to fight...

Dorm room. Middle of the afternoon. Robbery. Gunpoint. A whole bunch of bad news. Sounds like these criminals were pretty brazen, and I’d bet they are well aware that guns aren’t allowed on campus or in the dorms. In fact, WMU bans basically all forms of defensive...

Go read this article... Remington Outdoor Company announced Tuesday it has launched a new incentive program to help boost sales by giving top retailers cash for moving inventory.The so-called “Big Green Rewards” program allows salespeople over 21 who work at shops...

Photo: Scott Olson/Getty Images Speaking at a large pro-gun rally at the Vermont statehouse this week, state Sen. John Campbell told law-abiding Vermonters they would need to undergo criminal background checks before buying guns. “The major issue in this bill people...

When Crimson Trace visited NRA headquarters earlier this month, the representatives told us the company’s best-selling universal-fit laser was the CMR-201 red laser. At $159, it’s one of the company’s least-expensive laser options, and it fits most pistols with rails,...

Go read this article... Santa Barbara IndependentGanging Up on Gun ViolenceSanta Barbara IndependentCapps said she thinks gun violence policy will come from the bottom up. “When we’ve had enough as a nation in communities, the Congress will change. It might not show...

Go read this article... Customers who are into AR-style rifles know that one of the best ways to upgrade their rifles is to change out the trigger.Stock ARs come with a gritty trigger that’s got a heavier pull, more travel and a not-so-crisp reset. You can do a lot...

Go read this article... The Alternative Alternative Ballistics is marketing ‘The Alternative’ as a snap-on tool for police use to reduce fatalities. I say that there is already an alternative — it’s called a tazer. If an officer feels a threat warrants more response...

Go read this article... Virginia Senate panel shoots down gun control billsWashington TimesA Virginia Senate panel on Monday killed several gun control initiatives pushed by Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe, including bills to require universal background checks on gun...

Go read this article... BurlingtonFreePress.comGun violation nets convicted felon 5 yearsBurlingtonFreePress.comHolmes circumvented the federal gun law by arranging for the woman to buy a 9-mm semiautomatic pistol and a .32-caliber derringer for him in May 2013 at...

Breitbart NewsDKNY Founder to Spread Gun Control Message on Custom BraceletsBreitbart NewsOn February 10, DKNY founder Donna Karan will join Michael Bloomberg, Gabby Giffords, Richard Martinez, and Everytown for Gun Safety for a gun control push that will be marked by...

A few of years ago, I read a short blog post by Todd Green entitled “Feelings”. It was about how it’s easy to trick ourselves into believing that one particular technique or piece of gear is effective based on how it “fees” to us. Todd used the example of adding a...

David Codrea: … those associations in and of themselves don’t relate how Carter would be able to use the position of Secretary of Defense to impact gun owners. Here’s one area that it might: In following up on reports of military installations destroying expended...

Wisconsin concealed carry permits topped 240,000 in 2014, according to the Wisconsin Department of Justice. From the jsonline.com:Nearly 34,000 were issued permits, raising the total number in Wisconsin to 242,488, according to an annual report from the Department of...

BETChicago Gun Violence: 1 Dead, 8 Wounded This Past WeekendBETIn Chicago, one person was killed and at least eight were wounded in gun violence this past weekend, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. A 13-year-old boy was the youngest of the victims. Anthony Diaz was...

Hilton covered Raven Concealment’s new Eidolon, but it deserves another mention here. In a world where most simply imitate, Raven Concealment continues to innovate and turn new ideas into great products. The Eidolon is an ambitious new design and concept, and we look...

Watch me discuss the finer points of dry fire, being a gamer, and burnout with the USPSA Production Champion Ben Stoeger and his producer Candace who seems like a very nice lady. I should also point out that Candace is (I think) the only female 5 gun master. So that’s...

Go read this article... USA TODAYSt. Louis police: Suspect with gun shot and killedUSA TODAYLOUIS — St. Louis police say a suspect who pointed a gun was shot and killed by officers Tuesday. St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department Chief Sam Dotson said the suspect was...

MyCentralJersey.comEDITORIAL: Shoot down Sunday gun huntingMyCentralJersey.comOnce a week, New Jersey’s non-gun toting nature lovers can enjoy the state’s public lands without any fear of running afoul of a stray bullet from the weapon of a hunter. Hikers,...

Go read this article... Obama’s appointee.Anti-gun Rep. Robin Kelly has introduced H.R.224. Which would require Obama’s politically appointed Surgeon General, Vivek Murthy, to submit an annual report go Congress “on the effects of gun violence” in regard to “public...

I would be remiss if I didn’t thank S.E. “Gene” Pitts, manager of the Manatee Gun and Archery Club, for his incredible hospitality. We showed up to shoot a couple ballistic plates with five guys and an arsenal of guns Monday, for a story that will publish soon. Gene...

Go read this article... Small child inches from gun during armed robberyKHOUHOUSTON – Jaw-dropping surveillance video shows four armed suspects casually walk into the McDonald’s on Veterans Memorial and Antoine Drive. In the video, you can see a little boy just inches...

We have seen many new double barrel shotguns rise to prominence, only to fall on their face due to various malfunction issues. Hopefully, this is a different story for the DP-12 Shotgun released at the 2015 SHOT Show. Weapons Education snagged some good coverage,...

If you’re in the market for a great rifle with longer range capabilities while packing a bigger punch, Radical Firearms has just released their new RF 20″ 6.5 Grendel Complete Rifle at a really great price point. The RF 20″ 6.5 Grendel comes with a 20″ SS match grade...

Go read this article... Mark Greenman is the editor of Good-Kit and the founder of Gearward – an online retailer with all kinds of unique and useful EDC gear. His article on the “public knife” concept gelled some ideas that I have been knocking around in my own mind...

SIG Sauer has jumped into the silencer pool with both feet, releasing a full line of cans at this year’s SHOT Show. Everything from a small .22LR version up to a quick-detach .338LM beast. Headed up by Kevin Brittingham, formerly known as the founder and head of AAC,...

Shooting Sports Retailer just obtained the following release from ATK. Stay tuned to this site for more on the new Vista Outdoor and an exclusive interview with CEO Mark DeYoung.Clearfield, Utah, Feb. 10, 2015 – Vista Outdoor Inc. (“Vista Outdoor”) (NYSE: VSTO), which...

Desert Tech MDR Bullpup Rifle Full Update SHOT Show 2015 Desert Tech MDR Bullpup Rifle Update SHOT Show 2015. The DT MDR – Micro Dynamic Rifle will be available by the end of the year in either 223 or 308, on the convention floor at SHOT show, Hank Strange talks to...

Mother Nature NetworkWashington smart gun push ignores key issuesMyNorthwest.comGun control activists in Washington state are launching a new campaign aimed at pushing smart guns, which are, essentially, a type of gun with safety dictated by technology. Some smart...

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the...

KVUEPolice: North Texas man had APD officer’s gunKVUEGEORGETOWN, Texas — Police have arrested a man from North Texas accused of stealing a gun from Austin, according to arrest paperwork. Police said an officer stopped 23-year-old Blake Terry from Lantana, Texas on...

A constitutional carry reform bill has been introduced in the West Virginia Senate this year, 2015. SB347 would remove the penalties for carrying a concealed weapon, if the person is not otherwise prohibited from possessing firearms. From legiscan.com: (a) Any person...

“It’s pretty cut and dry,” Tully said. “He was on private property and he was approached by gunmen who tried to take his money. As far as we’re concerned, that was justifiable use.” He said police do plan to file charges this week against three other people allegedly...

State Sen. John Campbell, told gun owners at a pro-gun rally, that they would need to undergo criminal background checks to buy guns. That didn’t go over so well, and it begs the question, of who would be dumb enough to do so. Well, citizens spoke out, and basically...

Inquisitr.com: Hoping to get attention by being placed under arrest, about 50 pro-gun advocates gathered at the Washington State Capitol building on Saturday morning. They were protesting the decision against allowing guns to be openly carried into the Legislature’s...

NJ.comThree Jersey City men charged with having gun, drugs in carNJ.comJERSEY CITY — Three men made their first court appearance Friday on charges that police found a gun and suspected cocaine in their vehicle following a traffic stop yesterday, officials said. Darryl...