Go read this article... Hold onto your backsides. Magpul is about to start rolling out a series of video teases for upcoming products. The first video gives us a glimpse into their adjustable, aluminum pillar bedded, lightweight stock system for short action Remington...

The battle for gun rights nationwide has had some give and take over the last two years. Some states, mostly those with restrictive laws already, have moved to regulate guns even further. However, in even more states, the right to carry and own firearms has been...

Michigan’s Senate Bill 789 is controversial they say, because it has provisions to issue a carry permit, to people with protective orders against them. What opponents don’t tell you, is that it doesn’t allow issuance to people with protective orders, that pertain to...

Go read this article... Gun control group pushing for expanded background checks turns attention to …OregonLive.comGRANTS PASS, Ore. (AP) — Fresh off a victory in Washington state, a leading gun control group backed by billionaire Michael Bloomberg is hoping to make...

The owner of Tony’s Auto Salon at 1720 Monroe Street says he spotted the man trying to steal a car and confronted him. He says that’s when the suspect came at him with a knife. The owner, who is a CCW holder, fired a shot at the suspect. The bullet grazed the suspect,...

Go read this article... Q13 FOXTeen student arrested after bringing gun to Seattle schoolKOMO NewsBy the way, how did this kid manage to get the gun inside the school? They clearly have “no guns allowed” gun free zone signage all over the entrances, so how could he...

Felex Yukhtman, owner of Gun Point, a Bradenton-based firm that specializes in AK builds and other high-end small arms, examines an AK receiver and barrel being built by Colby Allen. Allen, owner of Venice Auto Marine, is an experienced machinist and world-class AK...

We received word this morning that B5 Systems is now producing two versions of the Grip Stop hand stop, the first two of which will be auctioned off at the Danger Zone party to benefit the Brian Terry Foundation! I will update this post when more information is...

The Spokesman-Review: Environmental groups say a recent court loss won’t make them remove lead ammo from their crosshairs. “We are absolutely going to push forward with our campaign to end lead ammunition. We think it’s the right thing to do for both wildlife and...

The single shot exemption, to California fraudulent roster of certified handguns for sale, has been closed by the same gun prohibitionists that thought of it in the first place. Many names have changed but the unconstitutional sentiment remains the same. The...

Go read this article... WKBW-TVWorking to curb gun violence across Western New YorkWKBW-TVNow members of the police department in the Queen City and across Western New York are training on how they can decrease gun violence. The program is part of GIVE, or Gun...

David Codrea: With body numbers described as “too many to count,” but with estimates ranging from “hundreds” to “2,000,” mass murders in Nigeria are being described by Amnesty International as “the deadliest massacre” in the history of the Boko Haram terror group....

If you are involved in a deadly force incident, don’t touch the evidence! No matter what you have heard from jailhouse lawyers and barstool commandoes, tampering with evidence is the quickest way to move yourself from victim to suspect. This comes up again because we...

Go read this article... New Ruger 22 Charger with Upgraded ATI Scorpion Grip and Vortex Spitfire Optic First Impressions Shooting The New Charger Pistol from Ruger on The Hacienda. Hank Strange has already Modified the Gun with the New ATI (Advanced Technology...

What started with the sound of windows breaking and the terrified screams of a neighbor quickly escalated for James Cvengros when an intruder kicked in his front door armed with a machete. Cvengros shot the intruder, his neighbor Twain Thomas three times in the chest...

Advertise here with BSALooking back on my FitBit Chart for last week, I appreciate why my body hates me. As the saying goes no pain, no gain and this week has been a huge gain. I want to thank all of you, for understanding our lack of posting over the last several...

SHAWNEE, Kan. – One person has died and four people have been injured after an attempted robbery at a gun shop and range in Shawnee on Friday afternoon.Johnson County officials said four people were shot in an attempted robbery at She’s a Pistol in Shawnee, Kan., on...

SHOT Show is still as popular, or actually, even more so than ever. This year’s attendance was down to 64,000, which is 3000 less, than last year. Still a good indication of the show’s overall success. NSSF Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Chris...

The Village Voice of New York City has come out in favor of knife reform legislation. The abusive prosecutions under this law have, no doubt, been going on ever since its passage in the 1950’s. Knife Rights has been in the forefront of this fight, and has an ongoing...

St George NewsCrossroads of the West weekend gun show opens in St. GeorgeSt George NewsST. GEORGE – The Crossroads of the West gun show will be held at the Dixie Center St. George, 1835 S. Convention Center Drive in St. George, Saturday and Sunday, offering something...

Police justified in wrestling gun from owner, jury decidesMilwaukee Journal SentinelWhile standing at the customer service window, she called another officer to question the policy, and ignored officer David Ziebell’s demands that she put the case containing the gun...

CBSSports.comReport: Warriors’ Marreese Speights had gun pulled on him outside clubCBSSports.comGolden State Warriors forward Marreese Speights had a gun pulled on him outside of a San Francisco nightclub called The Cellar late Monday morning, according to KTVU. At a...

Go read this article... Here’s a visual overview of Surefire’s updated products for 2015. They make some of the best if not the best tactical lights around. From the Titan compact flashlight to the SOCOM suppressors and more. …read more Related

Magpul Industries introduces the following new products to the company’s expanding line-up: The MBUS Pro LR, M-LOK Paraclip Sling Mount, and the Magpul QDM. The MBUS Pro LR is similar to the existing MBUS Pro Rear, but adds a tool-less elevation adjustment wheel to...

Go read this article... SIONICS Weapon Systems recently introduced their Dissipator barrel and that is great news for Dissipator fans. Now they have released a complete rifle using the same barrel. The barrel features everything you have come to expect from SIONICS...

Go read this article... azcentral.com’Gun People’ Making Bad Bets, and Lives Are the CostHuffington PostOver the holiday break, the gun-related death of a woman in an Idaho Walmart captured the nation’s attention and stirred debate about the costs/benefits of gun...

I had the opportunity last night to meet with the folks from American Built Arms. We’ve covered several of the company’s items on “Across the Editor’s Desk,” and they’re coming out with something new and exciting: This is the Mod*X Modular Chassis for the Remington...

Armament Systems and Procedures (ASP) continues its tradition of innovation by expanding its line of Concealable Batons with the new Protector 21, Agent 40 and Agent 50. These discreet and lightweight batons are ideal for administrators, plainclothes investigators,...

The InquisitrCharlie Hebdo ISIS Muslim Terrorist Attack? Donald Trump Blames Gun Control …The InquisitrIs the Charlie Hebdo attack an ISIS Muslim terrorist attack? Many feel labeling the Paris shooting as such is political, but the Islamic State is already claiming...

Go read this article... CBS LocalRiverside Police Arrest Several Teens After Reported Shooting With Airsoft GunCBS Local(CBS) — Riverside Police arrested three juveniles after investigating a reported shooting with Airsoft guns Saturday night. Four other teens were...

According to a now released affidavit featured at The Blaze, D.C. police wanted to arrest David Gregory after his stunt in pulling out a 30 round AR magazine, in front of Wayne Lapierre on Meet the Press back in 2012. Which is an offence worthy of being arrested in...

USA TODAYGun-slinging Santa called a hero, not a criminalUSA TODAYDETROIT — The shooter in a Santa suit deserves to be called a hero, not sent to prison on attempted murder charges, his supporters said Monday. Marcus Weldon, 26, of Detroit was at a gas station about...

Go read this article... Breitbart NewsTerry McAuliffe’s State of the Commonwealth: More Gun Control NeededBreitbart NewsMcAuliffe also pushed for new gun control measures tied to domestic violence, something that is already law at the federal level–therefore, a...

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. —A man shot a burglar who used a crowbar to break into his south DeKalb home on Monday, police said. The man said he was asleep when someone kicked in the front door of his house on Kings Glen Drive around 11 a.m. The homeowner said he grabbed a gun...

Following the terrorist attack on Charlie Hebdo in Paris, Reuters is reporting that many cartoonists are publishing cartoons with the hashtag #jesuischarlie; I am Charlie in French. But the cartoons that they are publishing are anything but similar to the ones...

Go read this article... Reno Gazette JournalLetter: Gun control worked for HitlerReno Gazette JournalNevada State Sen. Debbie Smith seems to have a rather myopic view of gun related crime. It is not your average American gun owner who is using a gun to assert their...

If you’re one of the lucky people that lives in a state that experiences this thing called “winter” you’ve probably faced the same dilemma that I face every winter. What to do about training? Let’s face facts, no one wants to go to the range when it’s -22 F outside,...

Last summer, my buddy Trek did something pretty amazing: he pedaled over 2,000 miles across the US to raise funds and awareness for the Brian Terry Foundation. This is his story of pain, corn, and honor. As I take a short hiatus from all things, “bicycle,” I am...

There is a stir among gun rights advocates – or at least, presumed gun rights advocates. On the one hand, there are the open carriers and opponents of I-594 and their advocates in the state of Washington (and other places like Texas and New York where even Sheriffs...

Go read this article... DNAinfoAt Least One Dead, Three Wounded in Gun Violence Since FridayDNAinfoOne man is dead and three were wounded overnight in city violence, police said. (File Photo) View Full Caption. Getty Images/ File Photo. CHICAGO— Shootings on the South...

KMBC Kansas CityMultiple people shot at Shawnee gun shopKMBC Kansas CityAuthorities said the shooting happened at a business called She’s A Pistol, which is listed as gun shop. Shawnee police Maj. Dan Tennis said the owner of the business, a man, was shot and three of...

Go read this article... AmmoLand.comEmail to Kate at the Dart Center on their Media Workshop on Guns and Gun …AmmoLand.comArizona – -(Ammoland.com)- The Dart Center for Journalism & Trauma has accepted money from the highly partisan Everytown for Gun Safety to put...

Go read this article... Is there a political solution to reducing gun violence?Minnesota Public Radio News (blog)Frontline’s look at the history and influence of the National Rifle Association has renewed focus on the the political challenges in addressing the problem...

Go read this article... TheBlaze.comThis Video Showing Pro-Gun Activists Ambushing Democrat Inside Texas …TheBlaze.comPro-gun activists descended upon the Texas Capitol on Tuesday to support a new bill that would legalize the open carry of handguns in the Lone Star...

Many people do not think much about the use of cover in self defense. This is a mistake. Much of the time, if and when you have to defend yourself, cover will be available and should be used. Cover protects you from bullets and other weapons, or from access by the...

Go read this article... Breitbart NewsAction Hero Liam Neeson on Paris Attack: US Gun Ownership ‘A [Bleeping …Breitbart NewsLost in the tirade was the fact that the discussion began with a focus on the attacks on Charlie Hebdo–attacks which took place in France, a...

New York Daily NewsChris Johnson arrested on misdemeanor gun chargeNFL.comJets running back Chris Johnson was charged and booked in his native Orlando, Florida, on Friday on a second-degree misdemeanor charge of open carrying of weapons/firearms, according to the...

In case you live under a rock, SHOT Show starts in less than 2 weeks. In case that rock you live under is huge, SHOT is the biggest and best trade show for the firearms industry. I noticed this week as I was prepping for the show that my feelings about the show have...

According to police, Lee pulled out a gun and threatened the owner, demanding his Rolex watch.The business owner, who did not want to be identified, said he was able to distract Lee and pull out a gun in self-defense.KOCO 5 checked into Lee’s background and found he...

Go read this article... 2 injured when gun falls out of man’s fanny pack at Giant Eagle storeWPXI PittsburghTribLIVE reported that when officers arrived, Good immediately told them that it was his gun that fell out of a fanny pack and accidentally went off. The gun is...

Advantage Arms Forward Charging Handle This one caught my eye from a distance. Imagine a tubular frame firmly mounted on the upper of an AR-type rifle. The rear interfaces with the standard AR-type charging handle, while the tubes extend to a new charging handle...

The Glock handgun; easily recognizable, prolific, accurate and dependable. In use by as much as 60% of law enforcement, Glock has become one of the most popular and venerable handguns to fill many roles at once; every day carry self-defense, police and military...

Go read this article... Brandon, Florida — A Lithia man has been charged after he tackled another man Tuesday who had a handgun in a holster — and a permit to carry — at a Wal-Mart.More Here …read more Related

Immigration = corporate welfare + collectivist voters. Remember that formula. Sometimes a comment thread is the best thing to bring out false hope, whether salvation via Jeb Bush, Mitt Romney, Chris Christie or (yes), even Rand Paul. Witness this. John Galtius: Romney...

Go read this article... KOMO NewsNovel New Law Prompts Towns to Rescind Gun ControlNewsmax.comBarely a week after taking effect, a novel state law that makes it easier for gun-rights groups to challenge local firearms measures in court is already sparking change:...

Go read this article... Flying a bit under the radar of the firehose of SHOT Show news coming out this week is this announcement from IDPA, sent to members via email: We are happy to announce that the membership clearly told us that they wanted a Compact Carry Pistol...

Sharyl Attkisson’s lawsuit against the Department of Justice, is a very good indicator, of how low some of those in our government will stoop. Not only is much of the mainstream media complicit, but the actions of a far overreaching government, obviously have an...

SHOT was a good time, but I am very glad to be home. This year’s show reminded me as always that it is not the gadgets and guns that are important, but the relationships that we forge. For those inside the industry, the week of SHOT is less about looking at the latest...

Last Wednesday, January 7th 2015 was only a week after the fresh and happy beginning of the new year celebration; however it might be a day that millions people will unfortunately remember for ever like we still all do for 9/11. I know, “Je suis désarmé” (I am...

Richard Davis, in short sleeves, at the Shot Show, Las Vegas, 2015 At the Shot Show this year, I was working away in the media room. Media are given a room and special access at the Shot Show, as they are most places. A guard at the door insures that only the...

David Codrea: Further detailed allegations, being investigated by this reporter and seemingly corroborated by the unsealed opinion, include Judge Allegra being contacted by Internal Affairs Investigator Christopher Trainor, a key witness in the Dobyns case, concerning...

Go read this article... Documentary Shows Ripple Effect Of Gun Violenceabc40(WGGB) — Gun violence was the focus of a documentary viewed tonight at the Sinai Temple on Dickinson Street in Springfield. It’s called “Trigger: The Ripple Effect of Gun Violence.” It...

Hank Strange Shooting the SilencerCo Firearm Suppressors : 22 Sparrow SS on Kel-Tec Weapons CMR-30 .22 Magnum Rifle version of the PMR-30 Pistol with Vortex Optics Razor Red...

Go read this article... In an interview with Rolling Stone, HBO host Bryant Gumbel was asked about the National Rifle Association and a segment he did on his Real Sports show about the “Eat what you kill” movement. There are a few things I hate more than the NRA. I...

Go read this article... Damage Industries is running a flash sale on their Enhanced AR15/M16 BCG. This BCG comes with the enhanced cuts on the 8620 Carrier, properly installed and staked Gas Key, properly heat treated & stress relieved and coated entirely with...

We’ll probably be seeing a pretty sizable number of new releases from various manufacturers as Shot Show approaches and we will do our best to cover as many of those as possible! We just received the list of additions to Nighthawk Custom’s 1911 line and there are 11...

Go read this article... Rice replaces McCarthy on gun violence prevention task forceNewsdayRep. Kathleen Rice (D-Garden City) announced today she will replace retired Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-Mineola) as vice chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force....

REDDING, California – A 19-year-old Redding woman charged with attempted murder and other related crimes in the Nov. 15 shooting of her stepfather saw the criminal case against her dismissed Tuesday by the Shasta County District Attorney’s Office.Senior Deputy...

Go read this article... As the industry’s signature program on firearm safety and responsibility, NSSF’s Project ChildSafe will once again have a visible presence at this year’s SHOT Show in Las Vegas. …read more Related

Panteao Productions offers high quality, streaming instructional videos from several top trainers in the firearms and survival training industries. Their subscriptions allow you streaming access to their entire library of titles with new titles added monthly. The...

This morning I’ve been cruising through some old match videos trying to come up with a game plan of things I need to work on in dry fire, and I found something from an old Wake County Action Pistol match that I thought I’d share. Something I need to work on it...

Go read this article... Ruger is now selling two new pistols: a blue anodized version of the 22/45 Lite and a semi-custom LCP with much improved sights. Both of these guns were added to the Ruger catalog without any fanfare. In truth, they are relatively small changes...

Go read this article... Take a look at the Serbu SU-15 upper receiver presented by Guns.com. The bolt is so short that you don’t need a buffer tube like in a regular AR15. It uses the same barrel and bolt face as a regular AR too. …read more Related

Well, if you read some of the news, apparently, Kid Rock has angered animal lovers for hunting a mountain lion. That was taken by him while on a hunt with Ted Nugent. Billboard says Kid Rock is in “hot water” with animal rights activists, and then shows that the...

My Danner Mountain Light II hiking boots on the plane ride back. A little dirty but none-the-worse for wear. The annual Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT) is a mammoth affair. I’m talking epic. Hosted by the Sands Convention Center in the Venetian /...

Go read this article... A burglar in Tennessee got a rude surprise when he used a hammer to break down a door. According to the story the woman was in bed and head the burglars breaking down her bedroom door with a hammer, when they entered she grabbed a handgun and...

According to Kneeland, police were flagged down and told that two men — one armed with a rifle — tried to rob two people in a hallway.A female victim took a handgun from her purse and fired at one of the men, shooting him in his arm, Kneeland said.More Here …read more...

Go read this article... Wide Open Spaces has released “The Shooting 50,” their Top 50 list of Twitter accounts to follow in the firearms industry. The Gun Writer was chosen as #31! I am honored to have made the list at all! Click here to read the story of “The...

[Credit: Charlie Hebdo] “One man with a gun can control 100 without one.” — V. I. Lenin “Peace is neither won nor maintained by the unarmed.” — L. Neil Smith “Every man is a counter-terrorist.” — Gabe Suarez With all political, free speech and moral issues stripped...

The Firearm Blog has a good write up on the IWI tent at Shot Show. Some pretty good pics of the latest Galil ACE SBR, Tavor, Jericho pistols, and of course the UZI Pro. The Uzi Pro looks like it’s hitting the states as a pistol. …read more Related

The M60 machine gun was the medium machine gun for the U.S. military for decades, though I’m pretty certain the USMC and NAVY are the only services, that issued the M60E3 with the forward grip and lighter barrel. The one in the video below, looks to have a short...

Wow. Must read for followers of Fast and Furious scandal.Commenting on revelations about Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and Department of Justice (DOJ) actions in the case of retired agent Jay Dobyns against his former employer, attorney...

The past couple of days have brought some leaks of new pistols that will be dropping at SHOT Show later this month. As expected, Glock is apparently coming out with a line of optic ready long slide pistols. I’m curious about why they decided to go with long slide...

Rep. Greg Steube’s Campus Carry (HB-4005) passed the House Criminal Justice Committee Tuesday with an 8-4 vote. The bill has become the subject of many exaggerations and distortions. Here’s a link to the testimony before the House Criminal Justice Subcommittee. I...

A gun store called “She’s a Pistol”, which caters to female shooters was the target of a violent armed robbery attempt less than three hours ago. Three armed men entered the store, shot one of the owners and then punched one of the female owners in the face. However,...

Police: 2 killed, 6 wounded in Friday gun violenceChicago Sun-TimesTwo men were killed and at least six other people have been wounded in shootings across the city on Friday, according to police. The two most recent shootings happened within minutes of each other and...

Go read this article... KATUState House bars openly carried guns in public galleryThe Seattle TimesOwen’s decision came a day after a dozen protesters went to the House gallery with their weapons after a gun-rights rally on the Capitol steps protesting a new...

Today GLOCK, Inc. announced the release of the new GLOCK Modular Optic System (MOS). The MOS platform was designed by GLOCK engineers to enable users to mount their preferred reflex sights to their pistol in order to improve their target acquisition. The Gen4 models...

Go read this article... Gun law survives another yearAlbany Times UnionAlbany. It’s been nearly two years since a stroke of the governor’s pen sparked one of the most consistently polarizing debates in state politics. Thursday marks the second anniversary of the...

The folks at Wilson Combat are known for the company’s impressive 1911s, as well as the aftermarket upgrades for the 1911 and the AR-15. Now the company has set its sights on improving the current military handgun, the Beretta 92. With a long list of impressive...

At Gun Rights Examiner, a Nevada states gun rights group is asking gun owners, to set the record straight by contacting Bloomberg complicit media outlets that are using gun control talking points. Using skewed data, and emotional arguments, to push a “universal...

Go read this article... Ex-Chief in Uzi Death Case Denies Unrelated Gun ChargesABC NewsA former Massachusetts police chief acquitted of charges connected to the 2008 death of an 8-year-old boy at a gun show has pleaded not guilty to unrelated weapons charges. Former...

It makes sense to have a weaponlight on your defensive longarm. Most confrontations are going to happen in low- or no-light scenarios, or in dark places, so having the means to positively identify your target is a good strategy. Having a powerful light to accomplish...

While the Washington Legislature convenes today, the first big public turnout may be this Thursday’s “Rally for Your Rights” event, which brought an unusually candid acknowledgement about registration from an anti-gunner this morning on the Seattle P-I.com’s website...

Go read this article... Make sure you click here to check out my SHOT Show coverage page. I am putting up a lot of the new gun information there on a daily basis. A lot of the gear announcements will not make it into a full article, while significant product...

G2 Research sent me an invite to check out their new innovative ammo at their booth at SHOT Show this year. The e-mail did not contain any specific details, though. G2 Research is the company that brought us the G2 RIP, which, in my opinion, is a complete farce...

Knoxville News SentinelUT to host gun-control debateKnoxville News SentinelUniversity of Tennessee students and visitors will get the chance to see the issue of gun control broken down and discussed during a debate Wednesday. Juan Pacheco, a former gang member and...

Go read this article... Olympic Arms introduced a new rifle at the 2015 SHOT Show that is bound to catch people’s attention. The new gun combines the modularity (and calibers) of the AR-15 platform with the ability to also shoot .308 Win and other short action...

Photo Courtesy of Guns.com A special commission set up by Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy after the Newtown shooting is ready to recommend a total ban on the sale and possession of guns capable of holding 10 rounds or more. The 16-member Sandy Hook Advisory...

Ventura County StarGiffords barely touches on gun control in local appearanceVentura County StarGiffords and Kelly have become prominent gun control advocates in the wake of a 2011 shooting rampage in Arizona that killed six people and injured 12 others, including...