Go read this article... Colorado Republicans Are Trying To Undo Recent Gun Control MeasuresHuffington PostDENVER (AP) — Colorado Republican leaders have begun a legislative push to repeal recently passed gun control measures, reigniting one of the most intense...

Breitbart NewsBloomberg Suggests Banning Young Minority Males from Gun OwnershipBreitbart NewsAccording to The Aspen Times, Bloomberg addressed a variety of topics, and after commenting on poverty and education, he discussed guns. The Times reported that he said,...

Go read this article... Slate MagazineThe NRA’s Diabolical New Plan for Killing Gun LawsSlate MagazineIt’s been two years since the push to expand background checks for gun purchases in the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary massacre fell short in the Senate. Since...

The following Second Amendment advocacy groups filed a brief challenging Colorado’s ban on normal capacity magazines. Please think about contributing to these groups if you’re in a position to do so. The fight for Second Amendment rights is far from over. Thanks to...

Go read this article... Chicago TribuneWhen a gun problem becomes a problem for artChicago TribuneNew work about Chicago gun violence examines a question: Have we turned a problem into an art genre? Laurie Glenn, a Chicago public policy activist and founder of the...

Go read this article... Breitbart NewsNRA-ILA: Gabby Giffords’ Gun Control Group ‘Just Making Stuff Up’Breitbart NewsThe NRA-ILA is suggesting Gabby Giffords’ gun control group, Americans for Responsible Solutions (ARS), ought to rename themselves “Anti-Gunners for...

So I sucked it up, passed on the first 3-Gun match of the season and shot a cowboy match up in Cowboy World, otherwise known as Wyoming, Saturday. Specifically, we opted for cowboy because we’re shooting the big 3-day cowboy match in Phoenix, Winter Range, in a couple...

The U.S. Army has announced it will delay the release of a much-anticipated request for proposals (RfP) for a new sidearm to replace the Beretta M9. The request “has been delayed until further notice in order to allow for improvements to the RfP as a result of...

Ruger’s new Charger Takedown Model The GunsAmerica team has the special privilege of getting a personal tour of the new Ruger product line from none other than Mike Fifer, CEO. The original plan was for Mike to pick out his three favorite guns. Being a good company...

I was standing in line at the coffee shop this morning when I got a text from a friend asking if I had seen the new IDPA rulebook yet. I haven’t been an IDPA member for several years, so I didn’t get the memo that the new rulebook had been posted. Here’s the new...

Go read this article... In the battle of political correctness and logic, it seems logic is losing all too often. This is certainly the case in Ferguson, Missouri where the embattled police department is testing a “less lethal” device called Alternative Ballistics –...

We just discussed how at least one of the proposed pieces of legislation in Texas is licensed open carry. A deal may very well have been struck well before the session concerning what the Governor expected to come to his desk. This isn’t the only open carry bill in...

Go read this article... Sheriff’s deputies arrived at the home in the 46100 block of Adams Street around 3:30 a.m. after hearing reports of a “prowler” in the area, according to a Riverside County Sheriff’s release. They also got a call from a woman who told them that...

Go read this article... Pittsburgh Post GazetteMonroeville shooting suspect has record of gun violationsPittsburgh Post GazetteA teenager accused of opening fire inside the Monroeville Mall this weekend managed at least twice in recent years to come into contact with...

Go read this article... Tactical Retailer contributor and competitive pistol master Brandon Wright chats with us during a short visit to the Smith & Wesson booth at this year’s SHOT. During our interview, Wright talks to us about what he likes this year from...

Drunken man accused of flashing gun in Lakewood brawl is an Akron police officercleveland.comAKRON, Ohio — The man accused of flashing a gun strapped to his leg during a drunken fight in Lakewood is an Akron police officer. Karl Lessman, 24, has worked with the Akron...

Go read this article... AmmoLand.comEuropean Police: Gun Control Not Working, Jihadists Have Us OutgunnedAmmoLand.comWashington DC – -(Ammoland.com)- Police armed with pistols in heavily gun-controlled European countries are realizing a hard lesson fast–jihadists with...

Las Vegas, NV – January 2015 My apologies for my delayed follow up on ShotShow. As is with tradition, I managed to bring home the ShotShow plague again this year. I tried everything to avoid it but alas it still attacked and with a vengeance. I certainly had many...

The week before last, I posted some thoughts about the age old question of whether revolvers are still relevant for self-defense in a world with dependable and affordable semi-autos. I ended with the promise to dig deeper into the topic over the coming months, and...

I stumbled upon this cool new zombie comic that was posted over on r/MosinNagant that takes place in Stalingrad, Russia during WWII, only there’s zombie Nazis. The main character is a female Russian Sniper that uses a PU Sniper Mosin Nagant to take out zombies. Check...

Virginia Senate Kills One Pro-Gun Bill And One Anti-Gun BillAmmoLand.comHouse pro-gun and anti-gun bills to be heard Thursday afternoon. Thursday, February 5 2015, the House Militia, Police, and Public Safety subcommittee #1 will meet at 4 PM in the 8th Floor West...

Go read this article... Two dead, four wounded in weekend gun violenceChicago Sun-TimesTwo people were killed and at least four others were wounded in shootings throughout the city since Friday afternoon. The most recent fatal shooting happened Saturday morning in the...

Photo Courtesy of AL.com Imagine traveling through a place, and having someone break into your hotel room. You had better be carrying or risk not have a happy ending like this does. A man was shot to death early today at a Homewood hotel. The shooting happened about...

With a new GOP majority in the state Senate, there’s currently a push back against gun controls, in the Colorado legislature. On Monday, a Senate committee voted in favor of SB 86 that would repeal the “expanded background check” requirements, originally passed...

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...