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- New Sabatti LYRA Bolt Action Hunting Rifles
by Hrachya H on December 9, 2025 at 7:00 pmItalian firearms manufacturer Sabatti is introducing a new family of rifles dubbed Next Generation. The series will have three models: a tactical rifle called Storm, a target rifle called Dynamic […]
- Tippmann Integrally Suppressed Rimfires: ELITE ISS and Bug Out ISSby Eric B on December 9, 2025 at 6:00 pm
Tippmann Arms has announced the ELITE ISS Rifle and the ELITE Bug Out ISS Pistol, two new integrally suppressed .22LR firearms. The introduction comes ahead of the upcoming federal change that […]
- Henry Unveils SPD Predator, a Sub-MOA Lever-Action Built for Precisionby Eric B on December 9, 2025 at 4:00 pm
Henry Repeating Arms has introduced the SPD Predator , a new precision shooting-oriented lever-action rifle developed by the company’s Special Products Division. According to Henry, it is the most […]
- Cosmetic Upgrades: Ruger RXM Expands With New Grip Colorsby Eric B on December 9, 2025 at 2:00 pm
The Ruger RXM 9mm striker-fired pistol, the result of a collaboration between Ruger and Magpul Industries, is growing again. This time via a wave of new grip-frame colors and cosmetic variants. […]
- Blast From The Past: The Smith & Wesson Model 5946by Matt E on December 9, 2025 at 1:00 am
Welcome back to another edition of Blast From The Past. I recently picked up a handgun that has had a resurgence in popularity over the last couple of years. As a result, prices have begun to climb […]
- POTD: Snipers at the European Best Sniper Team Competitionby Eric B on December 9, 2025 at 12:30 am
In today’s Photo of the Day, an Austrian sniper is seen engaging targets during the U.S. Army Europe and Africa European Best Sniper Team Competition. We don’t see the Steyr AUG too often, but […]
- The Rimfire Report: Tips for Building an Off-Season Rimfire Trainerby Luke C. on December 9, 2025 at 12:00 am
I’ve been taught that the off‑season is where most hunts or shooting competitions are actually won. Once your tags for the season are filled or the ranges start slowing down for winter, and the […]
- DOJ Opens Second Amendment Rights Sectionby Josh C on December 8, 2025 at 7:00 pm
The U.S. Department of Justice has opened a dedicated Second Amendment Rights Section within its Civil Rights Division, marking the first time the federal government has created an office […]
- Steiner Optics Releases ATLAS Multi-Emitter Aiming Systemby Eric B on December 8, 2025 at 6:00 pm
Steiner Optics has announced that its ATLAS (Advanced Tactical Laser Aiming System) is now available to military and law enforcement customers, professional security users, and the wider commercial […]
- German Army Issues First New Heckler & Koch G95sby Matthew Moss on December 8, 2025 at 4:00 pm
The German Army, the Deutsches Heer, has begun issuing its new service rifle - the G95A1. The Heckler & Koch HK416 A8, designated as the G95A1 and G95KA1, will replace the G36.
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- Training Your Church Security Team Membersby Greg Ellifritz on December 9, 2025 at 3:54 pm
*This is a guest post from my friend Steve Moses. Steve is one of the nation’s leading authorities on church security. In this piece, he shares some tips about training church security teams. […]
- Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 5, 2025by Greg Ellifritz on December 5, 2025 at 11:05 am
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The Old Ways Real talk from Shane about shotguns in low light. How To Setup A […]
- Free Books- Part 330by Greg Ellifritz on December 4, 2025 at 5:13 pm
Amazon has a tremendous number of FREE ebooks on their website. You can find thousands of free kindle books on Amazon’s site every day. These books can be downloaded to a Kindle reader or a […]
- Weaponizing Fireby Greg Ellifritz on December 2, 2025 at 10:26 pm
I’ve seen several recent news reports describing criminals using fire as a weapon. This year there have been at least 10 such incidents reported in the United States. While researching this […]
- Best Black Friday/Cyber Monday Deals-2025by Greg Ellifritz on December 1, 2025 at 12:06 pm
The lines between the traditional “Black Friday” and “Cyber Monday” holiday sales have blurred in the last couple years. Now most companies are running one continuous sale from the day […]
- Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 28, 2025by Greg Ellifritz on November 28, 2025 at 11:36 am
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Armed Lifestyle Magazine Some useful articles in this free online magazine. An […]
- Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 21, 2025by Greg Ellifritz on November 21, 2025 at 11:52 am
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The Priorities of Survival – RevolverGuy.Com “We don’t have an aversion to neat […]
- Free Books- Part 329by Greg Ellifritz on November 20, 2025 at 5:09 pm
Amazon has a tremendous number of FREE ebooks on their website. You can find thousands of free kindle books on Amazon’s site every day. These books can be downloaded to a Kindle reader or a […]
- Shooting Through Doors and Wallsby Greg Ellifritz on November 19, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Two weeks ago, an Indiana man heard some noises at his doorstep at night. He fired through the door and killed a cleaning lady who thought she was at an unoccupied house to do work. That case is […]
- Grid-Down Medical Care Podcast Appearanceby Greg Ellifritz on November 18, 2025 at 6:23 pm
Alex Ooley from the Forge of Freedom podcast and his wife took my systems collapse medical class for the second time a few weeks ago. Alex invited me to come to his podcast and discuss some of the […]
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- The Benefits of Online Firearms Training (and How to Get the Most Out of Your Class)
by michael seeklander on August 21, 2025 at 2:17 pmI know what you are thinking…ONLINE shooting classes?! How does that even work? Trust me, I can teach you more about gun handling with an unloaded gun in your living room than most shooters get out […]
- Randomizing Trainingby michael seeklander on March 16, 2025 at 2:08 pm
Guest Post by Matt Little (Graybeard actual) www.https://greybeardactual.com “I am always doing that which I cannot do in order that I may learn how to do it.” — Pablo Picasso I’ve been […]
- “David” Fitness Protocolby michael seeklander on August 31, 2024 at 9:24 pm
(Practical (Shooting) Fitness Programming) By: Mike Seeklander Key Concepts First, let me start by saying that I am not a current, certified fitness trainer or coach. I have been in the past, but do […]
- Carry Optics – Time to Find the Dot!by michael seeklander on June 22, 2024 at 9:43 pm
Set up and training with your first carry optic handgun. A repost from the Tactical Journal. So you have decided to put an optic on that pistol and try the new carry optics divisions in IDPA and […]
- The FUNDAMENTAL Program Drillsby michael seeklander on December 2, 2021 at 9:20 pm
I get this question all the time: “Mike, I am a defensive shooter and will be practicing on an indoor range, what drills should I do in this circumstance” and I always answer that a drill is […]
Precision Rifle Blog
- The PRS Champ’s Rifle, Ammo & Gear: Morgun King Editionby Cal on December 6, 2025 at 3:45 pm
Morgun King just became the PRS Season Champ, and he shared every detail of the rifle, ammo, and gear that took him there. His balance-point breakdown alone is worth the read, and so is the fact that […]
- 2025 PRS Season Results & New Champ Morgun Kingby Cal on November 15, 2025 at 7:02 pm
The 2025 PRS Season wrapped with unbelievable shooting, and a new Golden Bullet winner. Morgun King, Austin Buschman, and Clay Blackketter traded blows all weekend, but the real story goes far deeper […]
- Best Ear Pro: What The Pros Useby Cal on October 11, 2025 at 4:57 pm
Most shooters spend thousands on rifles and optics, but overlook one thing they can’t replace: their hearing. I asked the top 200 PRS pros what ear protection they trust on the line. From $50 […]
- Best Rifle Cartridge: What The Pros Useby Cal on September 19, 2025 at 9:54 pm
Which cartridge are the best PRS shooters quietly betting their seasons on, and why did one hit a record share among pros this year? I polled the top 200 shooters, crunched velocities, SDs, and case […]
- Best Rifle Caliber: What The Pros Useby Cal on August 30, 2025 at 3:00 pm
The 6mm has long been the king of PRS, but is its reign slipping? But my new survey reveals the 25 caliber has surged in popularity, especially among those finishing near the top. Could it be the new […]
- Best Long Range Ammo for Those Not Reloading – What The Pros Useby Cal on July 5, 2025 at 4:00 pm
Think you have to reload to shoot tiny groups at 1,000 yards? Think again. Several top 25 PRS shooters trust factory ammo! We break down exactly which brands, SDs, group sizes, and costs, […]
- How Fast Is Fast? Benchmark Times for the New PRS Skills Stageby Cal on May 31, 2025 at 7:49 pm
A clean run under 45 seconds? It’s rare - but not impossible. I analyzed hundreds of shooter times across the newest PRS Skills Stage options to uncover what’s fast, what’s average, and what […]
- Do Lower SDs Actually Help You Hit More Targets? PRS Match Data Says…by Cal on May 16, 2025 at 6:00 pm
Does ultra-consistent ammo really give you an edge in PRS matches? For the first time ever, SD data was captured from every shooter at a major match. The data told a story no one expected! One guy […]
- How the PRS Exploded: 13,000+ Shooters and a Whole New Level of Competitionby Cal on April 12, 2025 at 5:01 pm
The PRS has exploded - from a small grassroots series to over 13,000 active competitors and growing worldwide. But it’s not just bigger - it’s way more competitive! The targets are smaller, the […]
- Best Rifle Primer – What The Pros Useby Cal on April 5, 2025 at 4:37 pm
When 63% of the best long-range shooters agree on something, it’s worth paying attention. We dug into the match ammo of the top 200 PRS competitors to find out what rifle primers they’re using […]
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War On Guns
- Down for the Countby David Codrea on June 9, 2022 at 6:05 pm
What are people still doing coming here? And no, I don't see the majority coming from links at the new site.Go HERE.
- Success of Sortsby David Codrea on May 6, 2022 at 4:39 pm
It's not pretty. It's not sophisticated. There's plenty of room for improvement and helpful features.But by God, after several days of inventing new cuss words and letting my inner ADD make me no fun […]
- 'I Find Myself to be Exorbitantly Superannuated for This Feculence'by David Codrea on May 5, 2022 at 4:05 pm
Trying to set up the new site has been an exercise in pure frustration. It sure adds a whole new dimension to "A man's gotta know his limitations."Nothing about it is intuitive. You'd think if you […]
- Blog Update Sitrepby David Codrea on May 3, 2022 at 3:38 pm
I'm workin' on it. I should be able to do a test post at the new place by the end of the week.It's been nice having less hectic days at the keyboard, especially with Spring yard work demands, but I […]
- ‘Be a Victim’ is No Way to Run the Republicby David Codrea on May 2, 2022 at 9:40 pm
No doubt, there are reasons why citizens should think twice about confronting those committing criminal acts, but prominent among those is that the same “law” that fails to “secure the […]
- Silence from Black Leaders on Biden ATF Nomination is Deafeningby David Codrea on April 30, 2022 at 3:23 pm
You’d think with all their talk about “equity,” more angrily outspoken members of the Congressional Black Caucus, representatives like Maxine Waters and Sheila Jackson Lee, would be demanding […]
- Armed American Radio Reduxby David Codrea on April 30, 2022 at 3:04 pm
David Codrea explores Ukraine disarming citizens for weapons storage? WAT? [Listen]Thursday's Hour 2 program, where we discussed the (thus far unreported by anyone else) Ukraine gun storage order...
- Donald Trump Jr’s 2A Task Force Needs Closer Scrutiny by Gun Ownersby David Codrea on April 29, 2022 at 2:01 pm
Fleshing out the details of the “group,” its organization and specific efforts it intends to make is important because getting visitors to register and donate seems to be the purpose of the 2A […]
- I'll Be On Hour 2by David Codrea on April 28, 2022 at 7:57 pm
TODAY on #AAR Hour 1, 4-5p ET (1-2p PT) @HT_GunWriter Lee Williams, Hour 2, 5-6p ET, (2-3p PT) @dcodrea. Good hard-hitting talk radio! Make sure to tune in or watch live at […]
- EXCLUSIVE: Ukrainian Territorial Defense Ordered to Turn in Arms 'for Storage' Purposesby David Codrea on April 26, 2022 at 4:39 pm
The disarming of citizen soldier volunteers (especially when a war is still in full swing) is a good indicator that if and when the situation in Ukraine “normalizes,” the plan is to return to […]
David Yamane / Gun Culture 2.0
- My Podcast (and Related) Appearances – Cumulative List and Linksby David Yamane on May 30, 2025 at 7:01 pm
Last Updated: 30 May 2025 As noted previously, I stole the phrase “Gun Culture 2.0” from Michael Bane after I heard him talk about it on his Downrange Radio podcast (and got his ex post facto […]
- Bibliography and Videography of My Major Works on Guns and Gun Cultureby David Yamane on May 5, 2025 at 3:50 pm
Cumulative list of significant products of my work on American gun culture: (28) “Guns in America: A liberal gun-owning sociologist offers 5 observations to understand America’s culture of […]
- Guns in America: 5 Essential Observations Based on 14 Years of Studyby David Yamane on May 1, 2025 at 7:18 pm
Author’s Note: I’m not bringing back this blog (find me on Substack), but I recently published a short essay that is too important not to mention. I shot a gun for the first time in January 2011. […]
- Collected Posts on National Rifle Association Annual Meeting and Exhibitsby David Yamane on April 18, 2025 at 10:53 am
I don’t attend the National Rifle Association (NRA) annual meeting and exhibits every year, but every time I attend I learn a great deal about American gun culture. I am attending the meetings in […]
- “A Gun is Not Fun” Conference Upcomingby David Yamane on March 17, 2025 at 2:19 pm
One week from today, I will be participating in a conference on my home campus at Wake Forest University called “A Gun is Not Fun: Strategies to Keep Children Safe from Gun Violence.” I’m […]
- National Rifle Association Annual Meeting, Here I Come!by David Yamane on March 3, 2025 at 3:45 pm
I’ve been busy doing other things — like starting a “Light Over Heat” Substack to replace this blog (no paywall, subscribe here) — so I haven’t put much throught into this year’s […]
- UPDATED: Defend Rights, By Force if Necessaryby David Yamane on February 25, 2025 at 1:09 pm
The Washington Post article on trans gun owners that I commented for in January is now out and I think the author, Hallie Lieberman, did a fine job. Here is a Washington Post gift link to the article […]
- Moving to Substack to Bring Light Over Heat to the Gun Issue Thereby David Yamane on February 21, 2025 at 10:37 pm
I have been writing regularly on this blog since May 2012. During that time, I have posted over 1,000 times, covering every aspect of my journey inside America’s gun culture. Much of my focus has […]
- Complicating Risk and Rationality in The Standard Model of Explaining the Irrationality of Defensive Gun Ownershipby David Yamane on February 7, 2025 at 3:53 pm
I will be complicating risk and rationality in The Standard Model of Explaining the Irrationality of Defensive Gun Ownership at the UConn ARMS Center’s “On Target” lunch and learn webinar next […]
- Counting Up AR15 Rifles and Their Ownersby David Yamane on February 5, 2025 at 4:15 pm
I’ve been having some fun with numbers these past couple of weeks on my Light Over Heat YouTube channel, trying to figure out how many American adults own how many AR15-style rifles. Of course, no […]
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- Trump Is Still Claiming He Saves '25,000 American Lives' When He Blows Up a Suspected Drug Boatby Jacob Sullum on December 9, 2025 at 8:55 pm
So far, by the president's reckoning, he has prevented 650,000 U.S. drug deaths—eight times the number recorded last year.
- Some Answers to Justice Barrett's Questions in Trump v. Slaughterby Steven Calabresi on December 9, 2025 at 8:54 pm
Why the Executive Power Vesting clause of Article II compels a holding that the President has the power to remove Federal Trade Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter.
- Iffy Claim That Arbitrator "Outsourc[ed] His Adjudicative Role to Artificial Intelligence" Dismissed for Procedural Reasonsby Eugene Volokh on December 9, 2025 at 8:25 pm
The claim is "iffy" partly because part of the plaintiff's argument is that ... ChatGPT said the award was likely AI-generated.
- Sweating the Little Thingsby Christian Britschgi on December 9, 2025 at 6:55 pm
The freedom to build in-law suites and home additions is crucial, even if it doesn't get us all the way to housing "abundance."
- The Free Market Can Connect Rural America Faster Than the Governmentby Ed Tarnowski on December 9, 2025 at 5:15 pm
Private innovation is connecting rural America faster than Washington’s $42 billion broadband program.
- For Gerrymandered Congressional Districts, The Midterm Primary Date Is The Relevant Deadlineby Josh Blackman on December 9, 2025 at 5:01 pm
Purcell is appropriate because the outcome of the March midterm effectively settles the race.
- Trump Is Using the 'Misinformation' Censorship Playbook Republicans Attacked Biden forby David Inserra on December 9, 2025 at 4:25 pm
The party in power changes. The pressure to silence critics doesn’t.
- If FIFA Doesn't Want People To Think It's Corrupt, It Should Stop Doing Things That Look Corruptby Jason Russell on December 9, 2025 at 3:45 pm
Plus: Are college football bowl games dead, and can the playoff be fixed?
- Ignore the Entertainment Companiesby Liz Wolfe on December 9, 2025 at 2:31 pm
Plus: Lost Vegas, Gen Z listlessness, Kushner mystique, Nvidia goes to China, and more...
- Journal of Free Speech Law: "Incitement, Enthusiasm, and the Dangers of Negligent Protest," by John Inazuby Eugene Volokh on December 9, 2025 at 1:01 pm
From the "Gitlow v. New York at 100" symposium, held this year at the Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law.
John Lott\’s War On Guns
- Andy McCarthy: "Obama, Clinton and Biden ALL used secret, fake-name email accounts to hide their actions"by [email protected] (John Lott) on September 6, 2023 at 10:27 pm
From McCarthy's piece at the New York Post:. . . This is how the Obama administration rolled.When high officials were involved in a dodgy activity they wanted to shield from public disclosure laws, […]
- Joe Biden used Pseudonym Email Address while he was Vice Presidentby [email protected] (John Lott) on August 18, 2023 at 7:28 pm
How Biden used personal email to share some government business with son Hunter\House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer is now pressing National Archives to release unredacted emails between […]
- Something to remember in the debate over charter schools in Montanaby [email protected] (John Lott) on June 16, 2023 at 7:23 am
Montana is one of the last states without charter schools, but that may be about to change. Gov. Greg Gianforte signed a pair of bills into law that establish separate and distinct charter school […]
- Failed Environmental Doomsday Predictionsby [email protected] (John Lott) on May 30, 2023 at 7:51 pm
2020’s Failed Climate DoomsayingAl Gore Nobel Lecture Edition Erroneous Predictions50 Years of Failed Eco-pocalyptic Predictions
- Massive errors in US Census count that helped Democratsby [email protected] (John Lott) on December 30, 2022 at 9:10 pm
The 2020 US Census undercounted population in six states, five of which are Republican states (Arkansas, Florida, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Texas) and one Democrat state (Illinois). The Census […]
- With all the anger over Trump's behavior on Jan 6th, 2021, here are his really reprehensible tweets that he put out that dayby [email protected] (John Lott) on November 20, 2022 at 6:22 am
- IRS Sent $1.3 Billion In Stimulus Checks To Locked Up Criminals, Including Murderersby [email protected] (John Lott) on September 1, 2022 at 1:52 pm
More than 1.1 million incarcerated criminals.~163,000 of those recipients are serving life sentences without the possibility of parole.Biden’s nearly $2 trillion stimulus bill lacked […]
- At The Federalist: Data Shows White Supremacists Are Not The Most Likely Mass Murderersby [email protected] (John Lott) on May 23, 2022 at 1:26 pm
I have a new op-ed at The Federalist.Democrats are lying to Americans about the most likely motivations for mass murderers and the prevalence of guns in violent crime. In his Buffalo, New York […]
- Spokesman for Russia must be getting paid a lot to say some of the things that he is claimingby [email protected] (John Lott) on April 9, 2022 at 1:52 am
This spokesman for Russia must be getting paid a lot to say some of the things that he is claiming. Ukraine War: Full Sky News interview with Vladimir Putin's spokesman "The hospital [that was blown […]
- Something to remember when Democrats claim racism: 13 Senate Democrats voted against Black female judge nominated by Trumpby [email protected] (John Lott) on January 29, 2022 at 6:16 am
With the new Supreme Court nomination coming soon, claims of racism are sure to be lodged against any Republican who votes against the black female that Biden has promised to nominate. From Fox […]
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The Truth About Guns
- Steiner Releases ATLAS Multi-Emitter Aiming System to Military, LE, and Civilian Marketsby Scott Witner on December 9, 2025 at 8:00 pm
Steiner’s new ATLAS laser aiming system is now shipping, offering a five-emitter architecture, ambidextrous controls, and a rugged magnesium housing built for professional use. Steiner Optics has […]
- Headlines Reveal Media Bias On Florida Measure To Restore Young Adults’ Rightsby Mark Chesnut on December 9, 2025 at 3:00 pm
A measure to restore the rights of Florida adults under 21 recently passed another major hurdle. And the reporting on that measure shows just how far anti-gun media will go to try to convince their […]
- Good News: More New Jersey Towns Choose To Waive Concealed Carry Permit Feesby Mark Chesnut on December 9, 2025 at 12:30 am
We reported back in July how several gun-rights organizations had joined together in a novel approach to get concealed carry lowered or dropped completely. After the 2022 ruling in New York Rifle […]
- Springfield Armory’s M1A: The M14 Reborn (Almost…)by Mike Hardesty on December 8, 2025 at 10:30 pm
*Images by the author The M14 rifle was, and is, a great battle weapon. Weighing a little over nine pounds and chambered in 7.62×51, it feeds from a 20-round detachable box magazine. A […]
- Your First Suppressor: A Short(ish) Guide for First-Time Buyersby Luke Cuenco on December 8, 2025 at 8:00 pm
Congrats! You’ve finally decided to buy your first suppressor. Like me when I bought my first suppressor, you probably have a lot of questions, and that’s pretty normal. Thanks to the ATF and the […]
- NSSF’s Guide To Giving Guns As Giftsby Mark Chesnut on December 8, 2025 at 3:00 pm
Many of us would love to give a gun as a Christmas gift to a family member or friend. However, with all the different gun laws on the books, which vary from state to state, it’s often easier to […]
- Ninth Circuit Revives California Ammo Background Check Caseby Scott Witner on December 7, 2025 at 8:00 pm
The full Ninth Circuit will reconsider a lower court ruling that struck down California’s ammunition background check requirements. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has reinstated California’s […]
- Centurion Arms Announces the Return of a Legend: The Mk12by Scott Witner on December 7, 2025 at 3:00 pm
Centurion Arms is bringing back one of the most respected precision carbines ever fielded by U.S. Special Operations, the Mk12. Initially developed by Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane as the […]
- Glock Launches Gen6 Pistols: Original DNA Inside, Enhanced Ergonomics Outsideby Robert Sadowski on December 6, 2025 at 10:25 pm
We attended the invite-only Gen6 technical event to break down what’s new and how the G17, G19, and G45 Gen6 pistols perform on the range. The post Glock Launches Gen6 Pistols: Original DNA Inside, […]
- Mass Killings Decline in 2025, but Criminologists Say the Drop May Be Temporaryby Scott Witner on December 6, 2025 at 8:00 pm
The number of U.S. mass killings has fallen to its lowest level in nearly two decades, but researchers caution the decline likely reflects a return to historical norms rather than a lasting trend. A […]