Go read this article... Indianapolis, Indiana – Despite the fact that a concealed carrying pawn shop customers like saved lives when he shot and killed a career criminal during an armed robbery this week, the man now says he fears for his life. According to a local...

I feel like I’m a fairly bright guy. Especially when I watch Wheel of Fortune and guess at least half of the puzzles without buying a single vowel. Brainpower or not, this issue has me totally flamboozled. It’s the “No Guns Allowed” campaign led by the Moms Demand...

Go read this article... It’s a terrifying scenario to think about. Three armed men force their way into your home, injure you and your spouse and then tie you both up before ransacking your home. That’s the exact situation a South Carolina couple found themselves in...

Full shownotes are forthcoming. Basic rundown of this episode is this: We recap the Gun Powder Gals IDPA clinic that we helped with on Saturday, we look at a couple of bills that have been introduced in Texas that would allow for open carry, and constitutional carry,...

Safeguarding the U.S. power supply is a monumental challenge, and as Chernobyl shows, a critical one. Join Chuck Holton and the Frontlines team to meet the National Composite Adversary Force, an elite group that trains to break in to nuclear plants and find potential...

Go read this article... Columbus police say no charges have been filed in a Friday night shooting on the North Side that left a 49-year-old man dead. The shooter said he fired in self-defense.(snip) Columbus homicide detectives said that Paul V. Dixon II, 38, admitted...

The gun control Super PAC, Americans for Responsible Solutions (ARS), run by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, spent almost $11 million on this year’s mid-term elections with very little to show for it. The group expended over $2 million – more than they spent...

New York Post: A rookie cop fatally shot an unarmed man inside a dimly lit Brooklyn housing project stairwell late Thursday — igniting an investigation by the NYPD’s Internal Affairs Bureau, authorities said. Peter Liang and his partner, Shaun Landau, also a rookie,...

Undoubtedly, Chris Matthews has a thrill going up his leg right now, because Woodland is back. Actually, depending on who you ask, Woodland camouflage (also known as the best camo pattern ever) never left. Although Woodland isn’t used as much these days by the US...

Fox News Reported that a small museum in Washington state is removing old firearms from a WWII exhibit due to a new gun control law. The Lynden Pioneer Museum posted the following on Facebook a week ago: The new voter-approved law, Initiative 594, requires background...

Go read this article...  Photo of my foot……and the prototype of Uzi Gal’s entry in Israel rifle trials back when…the Galil won those trials. This gun is in the hand of a private collector. …read more Related

The Taurus Curve is the latest new pistol from our Brazilian friends. Taurus International, the US-based corporation based in Miami, is now making a pistol that is designed to be carried for self-defense, but could be one of the more difficult designs to shoot. What...

To be or not to be, that is the question…or for us, it’s should I shoot on the move? As a law enforcement trainer, I am routinely asked to incorporate shooting drills that have the officers shooting while moving. In class, there are always students who push for that...

Here’s an awesome contest from 1791 Apparel and Manticore Arms, info on prizes and how to enter below. Prized include: Manticore Arms – ARClight XTL Tavor forend (black, naked trim) – Renegade Yugo Pap forend – Eclipse flash hider – NightBrake muzzle compensator –...

This probably won’t surprise anyone who reads Monderno, but there’s been a bit of a spike in gun sales in Ferguson, Missouri, ahead of a grand jury’s decision on whether or not to indict Officer Darren Wilson. And by spike in gun sales, I mean to the tune of 700%. Gun...

As you can see by its appearance, the FNH SC-1 is built for competition. FN. It’s a little confusing if you’ve been around a while. Is FN the same as Browning? What’s Herstal? What’s FNH? Is that different than Fabrique Nationale? Should John Browning win a Nobel...

ALERT: FWC Removes Ban on Suppressors for Hunting DATE: November 21, 2014 TO: USF & NRA Member and Friends FROM: Marion P. Hammer USF Executive Director NRA Past PresidentAt their meeting in Key Largo, Florida, today, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation...

It’s like the Danger Zone, but grippier. Hickok45 not only already has one of Sprigfield’s recently released Mod.2 XD pistols, but he’s already got a video of it up on Youtube. Of course, Hickok45 isn’t an in-depth, torture test reviewer like some other channels, but...

Tactical Distributors is offering an large selection of Woodland Camo products, including some exclusives from HSGI and B5 Systems with Proper, NorthFace and Mechanix to round out the options. I’ve always been a fan of Woodland Camo. Its a great all around camo and is...

Go read this article... http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/volokh-conspiracy/wp/2014/11/17/three-questions-about-the-legality-of-the-obama-administrations-anti-sexual-assault-on-campus-policies/ Related

Replace ‘pen’ with ‘book’ and ‘sword’ with ‘gun’… A student at Florida State University said he is lucky to be alive after his backpack full of books stopped a bullet from hitting him during Thursday’s shooting. Jason Derfuss said he only realized hours later the...

Go read this article... The first handgun I ever bought was a Gen 1 Glock 17. I purchased it used in the late 90s. It was in good condition, but had an unknown round count. All the parts were stock from the factory. Throughout the years I have put thousands of more...

Florida came has AS OF TODAY allowed the citizens of this state to start hunting with Suppressors. Today, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission voted unanimously to repeal the 57 year old prohibition on the use of firearm suppressors for taking deer,...

Remember we discussed dog killing in Racine, Wisconsin by cowardly cops? This adds to our knowledge of the happy dog killers from The Free Thought Project. Buffalo, NY — A high profile case of Buffalo police killing a man’s dog while looking for non-existent drugs,...

If you feel the need for a little more quiet in your life, enter the SilencerCo and SOG Tactical Giveaway. You can enter daily between now and November 25, 2014. If you win, you’ll get a SilencerCo Saker 762 and an assortment of high-end tactical cutters from SOG....

For those of you in Oregon, this is of special importance for you. Anti-gun extremists brag about how many people are denied gun purchases under the current system but never talk about how many of those people are denied with no justification because of an inept...

I was once asked by a student, “Why don’t we train to shoot on the move?” I replied, “We need people to be able to shoot while stationary before we can expect to combine moving and shooting.” That is an oversimplified overview, but hits the crux of the matter. Our...

Go read this article... Earlier this week we announced that Israel was relaxing their gun laws to allow more people to carry firearms in public following a terror attack in Jerusalem. Now, Russia seems to be following suit. Russia will not allow citizens to carry...

Go read this article... Guns and Ammo got the first industry hands on look at the Taurus Curve and posted up their write up on the new gun earlier this week. The folks over at GunsSaveLife.com (similar name, but we’re not affiliated with them) weren’t too impressed...

Or something like that…the trip to Israel to spend some quality time at IWI left me pretty far behind the eight-ball, but principal filming for SHOOTING GALLERY, THE BEST DEFENSE and SHOOTOUT LANE is all finished. Or, as we say in Colorado (or 1968, which is probably...

Do you ever wonder what the real deal is with the right to keep and bear arms in Australia? Here’s an informative video, from TiborasaurusRex of Youtube fame, that features an Australian national that’s in the firearms business. He gives the real scoop on Australia’s...

A female tire store employee was shot in the neck during an armed robber attempt this afternoon in Indianapolis, Indiana. Fortunately, her boyfriend, the shop owner, was able to draw a gun and open fire on a pair of armed robbers. His actions resulted in the robbery...

This appears to be another politically motivated trial. The armed citizen was originally found to have been acting in self defense by the police who investigated the situation. He was confronted by two men, one with a knife, aged 25 and 26. There was another witness...

KXAN News reports every other Wednesday night Red’s Indoor Gun Range in South Austin is hoppin’. Every bay is usually taken by women. It hasn’t always been this way. “Every week there would be just me and then one week there would be two of us,” said Nikki Jones who...

It’s that time of the year again – Black Friday. Many people may not be aware that there are actually quite a few deals out there in the shooting, hunting, and outdoors markets. Slick Guns has an extremely thorough and very up to date list of all of the deals you can...

From this news piece, it seems that may be the case, or maybe not. It could be that the folks ar Ruger smiled and nodded when approached by these folks, without having any intention of acting on the information, or it could be just as insidious as it sounds, I need a...

Ben Carson seems like a near perfect GOP candidate for the 2016 presidential race. He’s a world class doctor (one of the best neurosurgeons in the world to be exact), which could have mass appeal to voters concerned about healthcare, he has a squeaky clean past...

A mountain lion defense shooting has not been covered in the old media, at least not extensively. I have not found any other stories about the even other than that published in the 14 November, 2014 issue of the Lone Star Outdoor News. The Lone Star Outdoor News...

Last week, I shared my experiences with the partner program at NRA Freestyle and my general sense of dissatisfaction. Now, six months after initially forming our partnership, NRA Freestyle is finally showing some love to it’s partners with the launch of the official...

Hunting just got much more hearing safe in Florida. Hunting with silencers (suppressors) is now completely legal in the Sunshine State. According to the NRA-ILA: At their meeting in Key Largo, Florida, today, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission voted...

Photo courtesy Wilson Combat. Beretta is bringing back in my opinion the best Model 92 pistol they ever made………the 92G series. In an announcement on their Facebook page on November 4, 2014, Beretta announced that they were bringing back a couple of “classic” 92 series...

Go read this article... We had a great time shooting with the TAC-CON 3MR Trigger. It does what it says it will and you can argue price point till the cows come home. TAC-CON recently introduced a new 241 trigger for the AR-15 platform as well as a Rapter trigger for...

Ben and I have been discussing the XD Mod.2 on and off since it’s announcement from Springfield Armory last week. The common theme that we’ve discussed is that all of the changes that Sprinfield made to the pistol appear to be positive, with exception to all the text...

Go read this article... SilencerCo headed out to the Arizona desert to show off some of their fine wares. Skydiving leads to plowing through steel while suppressed both at day and night. They are definitely delivering a great lifestyle concept to their product...

Go read this article... DEFCON Group Media produced the following video for Svallin, whom breeds and trains dogs for protection. They have trained over 200 dogs to date and this overview gives you a great look at just what they can do. You also get the chance to see...

Bomber hats are pretty awesome all on their own but when you add a bit of AOR, Kryptek, or Multicam… well, that just takes it up a notch or three. That is exactly what Honor Point did with the Special Edition Bomber Hats. These hats are available in several different...

Our friends at G-CODE just released a couple of awesome new products that are sure to make the gun owner in your life happy as can be. The first product G-CODE released was their new series of Scorpion Mag Carriers which are available in 5.56 and 7.62 sizes for rifle...

Go read this article... Anyone else remember playing with toys like these as a kid? I’d love to get some of this stuff for my boys. If you know of a place, let me know in the comments. …read more Related

ANDERSON, SC (FOX Carolina) – Anderson County K-9s were assisting in the search for a person after a reported attempted breaking and entering.Deputies said a homeowner on the 1500 block of Big Creek Road fired a gun to scare off the person trying to break in on...

If you splurge on a 1968 Shelby Mustang GT500-KR, you’re not going to fill the crank case with reclaimed Crisco just to save a few bucks. A similar principle applies to optics. Even with AR-15 prices falling faster than BlockBuster Video’s stock price, you’re still...

Go read this article... TRUGLO MicroTac LasersThe TRUGLO MicroTac is available with red or green laser diode.TRUGLO MicroTac Specs: Next Generation, high-efficiency superconductor laser diode Ultra-compact lightweight CNC-machined aluminum Weights less than 1oz....

Go read this article... The subject of pistol sights isn’t usually considered to be one of the sexier topics for shooting related discussion, but when you try to develop your ability to put a bullet on target on demand with precision, you start to realize the...

Residents of Nevada Iowa overwhelmed the city with well over 100+ angry phone calls when they found out the city was planning on making a gun ban. The controversy started Monday when a post appeared on the Iowa Gun Owners Facebook page about the proposed ban. The post...

Go read this article... We were quite curious about the exclusive agreement Crye Precision had with Duro Industries to print and distribute MultiCam Fabric. Then we started seeing this year that other companies would be printing the MultiCam camouflage pattern and the...

Kurt Hofmann: Earlier this month, an accused white supremacist in Florida named Marcus Faella was sentenced for two counts of the “crime” of “paramilitary training.” … The “white supremacist” accusation, if true (and there appears to be some question about that,...

Our friends at Slick Guns just sent us a notification that they have obtained an unofficial, not finalized flyer from Buds Gun shop for their Black Friday deals. We can’t publish the amounts here, but, if these deals actually hold up, will be some of the most insane...

In the few weeks remaining in the legislative session, lawmakers may send Gov. John Kasich a bill eliminating the legal duty of Ohioans to retreat from danger before using deadly force to protect themselves. “A person facing a life-threatening situation should not...

Earlier this year, we ran an article about my experience with a Project Appleseed rifle marksmanship event that I attended in November 2013. Even if you didn’t catch that post, you might have heard of Project Appleseed before, and there’s a good chance that you...

As we reported earlier this week, an open carry bill was proposed on the first day that bills could be filed for the 2015 session. Now, we have a competing pro-gun bill which has also been filed. This bill, HB 164, takes things a step further and aims for...

See All Ruger LCR Revolvers HereFor those that follow the blog, you know that many of my gun reviews include a personal backstory. Ruger’s newest LCR, in 9mm Luger, happens to be one of those handguns. Back in April 2010, I purchased a Ruger LCR .38 Special +P with...

Go read this article... Most gun owners in the American market were pretty impressed with the Taurus Judge when it was first introduced. The ability to fire .410 shot shells in a handgun certainly seems to appeal to quite a few buyers in the US. However, Taurus didn’t...

Go read this article... A concealed carrying woman in Wisconsin got into a shootout with an armed robber this week and sent him running. According to local ABC affiliate WISN: A Milwaukee woman fought back against a would-be robber Thursday afternoon. When he pulled a...

I never had any intention of doing a review of a Head Down Products rifle, I knew they existed but in more of a peripheral sense than anything else. Compared to some other rifle makes, Head Down is smaller, newer and without the same exposure. None of these facts mean...

Last week I mentioned that Springfield Armory started a teaser campaign for their revamped XD line of pistols. Photos have been trickling in via email updates and after a week I think it’s time for some big bold predictions.From the pictures, the most telling changes...

As was perfectly predictable, Mike Bloomberg and his merry band of gun-grabbers are reveling in their victory in Washington State, where 60% of voters approved Initiative 594, which mandates a background check for almost every firearms transfer. relatedAll Is Not...

Jarabi Sadler was home with his wife, two children, mother-in-law and her infant, and cousins when 4 armed assailants burst through the door and demanded they all get on the floor. “He was like, ‘Everybody on the floor.’ So we all sat down, and my husband is like,...

Go read this article... I wonder if Subway will become the next national chain targeted by Moms Demand Action following the events at a San Antonio, Texas area Subway restaurant yesterday. A concealed carrier who observed a robbery occuring inside of a Subway...

A home invasion in Indianapolis, Indiana was stopped by an armed homeowner this week. According to Fox59: Police said the homeowner, who later identified himself as Howard Murphy, shot the suspect in the leg during a confrontation. “He reached for something and was...

Savage Rimfire Package rifles Now that rimfire ammunition is starting to appear on the shelves again, it’s a good time to look at new .22 rifles. Just landing in my inbox is an announcement from Savage Arms about two new rimfire package rifles. By “package” I mean...

Go read this article... Let’s see, do I make a lewd joke about British porn based on the cop’s comments in this story or do I take the high road and just get right into why The District of Columbia’s new carry permit process is an absolute joke. I guess we’ll take the...

Just to clear things up…from Mike Fifer, CEO of Ruger, on an article circulating on numerous media outlets and firearm blogs suggesting that Ruger gave a”war  reception” to the antigun clown show seeking to promote smart guns:. Our General Counsel met them inside our...

Quick Draw Defense, a Venice-based gun shop that specializes in machine guns and suppressors, will host a machine gun shoot Sunday, Dec. 7 — Pearl Harbor Day — at the Manatee Gun and Archery Club. This Browning 1919 machine gun is one of more than two-dozen machine...

A group of armed men invaded a Des Moines home and then exchanged gunfire with a neighbor Tuesday night, police said. Police were called to the home of a young couple in the 100 block of Southeast 33rd Street a little after 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Three or four men came in...

Go read this article... Springfield has officially announced the new iteration of their extremely popular XD handgun, dubbed the XD Mod.2. The new version seems to be fundamentally the same as the previous with mainly cosmetic and minor minor handling changes designed...

Go read this article... You’ve certainly got to admire people who stand behind their products. In this case I mean that literally. The President and CEO of an armored car company let one of his employees shoot at him with an AK-47 patterned rifle as he sat in the...

Go read this article... It looks like Republicans weren’t the only big winners during last week’s midterm elections. According to a recent report, the NRA won 91% of the races in which it campaigned and received a 95% positive return on investment for the money they...

Mayor Betsy Hodges poses for a photo where her spokesperson says she and a twice convicted felon are simply pointing at each other and not flashing gang signs. (AP Photo/Neighborhoods Organizing for Change) The peculiar phenomenon of young white women posing for...

My favorite ankle carry setup? That’s easy. It’s a combination of the Galco Ankle Glove ankle holster, Ruger LCR 357 and Hornady Critical Defense 357 Magnum ammo. I like the ankle glove for a number of reasons. The band is neoprene lined inside with sheepskin, so it’s...

Today is Veterans Day, the day that we as a nation give thanks to all of the men and women who keep our enemies awake at night, to those who have answered the call and served this great nation both past and present. From all of us here at Monderno, thank you. Today,...

Go read this article... Looking for a budget friendly 9mm AR-15 kit? Palmetto State Armory is now selling their 9mm AR-15 kits minus the lower receiver. Check them out at PalmettoStateArmory.com. Barrel: 16″ chrome moly steel barrel. Chambered in 9mm, (9 Related ← The...

It doesn’t make much sense to use a cup and saucer grip on a golf club. It makes just as little sense to use a that teacup grip on a gun. The “cup” of your support hand really doesn’t accomplish much of anything in either scenario. Want to learn a proper grip?...

NSSF announced today that Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, the nation’s leading habitat conservation organizations for pheasant, quail and other wildlife, have become promotional supporters of the Project ChildSafe Related

I have been to a lot of shooting facilities and gun stores over the years, but what I experienced this cold, rainy morning was something I was not quite prepared for. I remember a few months ago, while watching an episode of Noir, hearing Colion Noir use a phrase I...

Dr. Carson has recently thrown his hat into the ring for the 2016 presidential election, after months of speculation about his intentions. Seeking to solidify his bona fides with gun rights supporters, he clarified his position on Facebook this week. The responses...

Could there be a better Christmas present for young sportsmen? Gov. Rick Scott on Thursday signed an executive order dropping the price of a Lifetime Sportsman License for kids and young adults by 50 percent. The price of a Lifetime Sportsman License, which usually...

Not only was the homeowner in this case armed and ready to defend himself against an intruder, but he also had a word of advice for the home invader. This is yet another defensive gun use in which the law abiding citizen was able to stop a crime because he was a gun...

…at Secret Hidden Bunker II ; about 13 degrees. Which is quantums better than it was last week, when my Sweetie had to deal with 10-below and an off-grid power system that turned itself off (coupled with back-up heat that hadn’t been set up to be backup heat. Because...

It’s still unclear if the Michigan man who fended off multiple intruders with his firearm will face any charges, but his community is backing him in his decision to defend his life and property. While the homeowner has been shaken by the whole ordeal he only had split...

Conyers, GA – November 2014 Squad 13 Brownell’s Ladies 3Gun ProAm – Photo by Dianna Liedorff Where to begin? There were devils, apes and skeletons, $250,000 in sponsored prizes, cameras, news crews, double parking on the lawn, squirrel doing a keg stand and cheeks...

Go read this article... I have 3 or 4 rifles with the Magpul MOE K2 grip on them and really like them. Been a fan of the MOE+ for a while now too and have always thought it would be nice if they offered a MOE K2+ version which would add the rubberized finish to it....

Still not sure what to buy the hunter or shooting enthusiast in your life? Don’t fret, we’re not sure either! But here’s a list of some gift ideas we’ve stumbled upon while shopping for the holidays or that we’d like to receive for Christmas (I hope the wife is...

A Texas state representative has introduced a bill to thwart enforcement of virtually all federal gun control measures within the state. Introduced by newly re-elected Representative Tim Kleinschmidt (R-Lexington), House Bill 176 (HB176) declares all federal...

Knights Trail Park Pistol and Rifle Range to close two days for Thanksgiving holiday SARASOTA COUNTY – The Knights Trail Park Pistol and Rifle Range will be closed to the public on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 27-28. The range will resume normal operations on Saturday,...

The Doubletap Ammunition .450 SMC rounds work from a standard +P rated .45 ACP pistol. Sometimes we shooters do things because, well, why not? It’s as good reason as any, right? At first glance, the .450 SMC cartridge may appear to fall into the “why not” category....

New for 2015 is a jumbo-sized black rifle carry bag. You might have seen other carry packs and bags in the Blackhawk! Diversion line, like the “tennis racket” black rifle case. As the “Diversion” name implies, the whole idea is to make carry bags that don’t look all...

Billionaire Michael Bloomberg, and his top down organization “Everytown for Gun Safety,” have poured millions getting enough signatures in Washington state to get a proposition passed that outlaws all private party gun sales. Being charged with a felony for lending a...

Go read this article... Missouri Governor Jay Nixon just signed an executive order which declares a state of emergency in Missouri ahead of the grand jury decision in Ferguson. The decision is expected to be announced today, perhaps after all school children have made...

Go read this article... It looks like Colt might not be in the healthiest of situations. According to a WSJ report, the gun making giant is in danger of defaulting on a $10.9 million payment to bond holders. From the WSJ: Colt Defense LLC warned that it could default...

Comedian and former host of The Tonight Show Jay Leno was scheduled to perform at SHOT Show 2015 in Las Vegas, sponsored by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF). Anti-gun groups like the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence were predictably outraged, and proceeded...

Go read this article... In yet another blow to the liberal mantra that the NRA is just a bunch of ‘angry, old white guys’, a two time Grammy award winner and multi-platinum hip-hop artist told People magazine he’s a card carrying member of the gun rights organization....