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- TFB Podcast Roundup 110: Cyber Monday Shopping Playlistby Luke C. on November 28, 2023 at 1:00 am
Welcome to TFB Podcast Roundup 110! I trust every one of you had a great Thanksgiving and enjoyed some much-needed time time with your loved ones, and away from the typical office routine. As usual, […]
- POTD: The Marksmanship Competitionby Eric B on November 28, 2023 at 12:30 am
Photo Of The Day – The best online place to view the coolest images of firearms and soldiers. We have U.S. Marines from across Marine Corps Base Hawaii participating in the fourth quarter […]
- The Rimfire Report: The Savage Model 24 Combination Gunby Luke C. on November 28, 2023 at 12:00 am
Hello and welcome back to another edition of The Rimfire Report. This ongoing series is all about rimfire firearms, ammo, history, shooting sports, and more! Last week we got to talk about the […]
- Lawsuit Alert: Palmetto State Armory v. Shield Armsby Daniel Y on November 27, 2023 at 7:00 pm
Writing about lawsuits involving guns could be a full-time gig here at TFB. Unlike the recent raft of lawsuits challenging various gun control measures, we have a good old-fashioned patent suit […]
- How Popular is the AR-15 When it Comes to Hunting?by Luke C. on November 27, 2023 at 6:00 pm
The AR-15 isn’t typically what I think of when it comes to most hunting applications. However, the AR platform covers a wide range of cartridges, some of which are more than suitable for hunting […]
- Crosman Introduces the Fortify Air-Powered Classic BB Revolverby Luke C. on November 27, 2023 at 4:00 pm
BB Guns can be a whole lot of fun when you’re not able to make it to the range with your family and friends. Crosman has been in the business of making high-quality BB guns for 100 years and while […]
- TFB Weekly Web Deals 72: Blasting Off with Cyber Monday Dealsby Luke C. on November 27, 2023 at 2:00 pm
Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 72 and a Happy Thanksgiving to all of you. Hopefully, you’ve all had a chance to relax and have some fun plinking or hunting with your family members over the […]
- TFB Armorer’s Bench: Box Full of Gun Parts – What to Doby Sam.S on November 26, 2023 at 4:29 pm
Welcome everyone to the TFB Armorer’s Bench! As mentioned in the little blurb below, this series will focus on a lot of home armorer and gunsmith activities. Today we get to look at a box of gun […]
- SILENCER SATURDAY #305: Thankful for Great Suppressorsby Pete on November 25, 2023 at 9:27 pm
Good afternoon everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the new YHM R45 Multi-Host Suppressor. Last week we spent some time […]
- CZ Bren 2 PPS Designated Marksman Rifle (DMR) Reviewby James Reeves on November 24, 2023 at 2:00 pm
The CZ Bren 2 PPS is a designated marksman rifle (DMR) chambered in .308/7.62x51mm. It’s based on the popular Bren 2 platform but features a number of modifications to make it more suitable for […]
Greg Ellifritz / Active Response Training
- Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 24, 2023by Greg Ellifritz on November 24, 2023 at 11:47 am
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. A BUG From My Pocket It’s tough to beat a J-frame or LCR carried in a pocket for some […]
- The Best Coat Pocket Defensive Pistolsby Greg Ellifritz on November 22, 2023 at 11:53 am
The weather is becoming colder. Many of you folks will soon be wearing large winter coats if you aren’t already. Have you ever tried to draw your defensive firearm while you are bundled up […]
- Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 17, 2023by Greg Ellifritz on November 17, 2023 at 11:18 am
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Flying With Firearms In The United States Tim Herron discusses how to smoothly fly with […]
- Free Books- Part 284by Greg Ellifritz on November 16, 2023 at 1:39 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 […]
- Your Tactical Training Scenario- Robber on Motorcycleby Greg Ellifritz on November 14, 2023 at 12:01 pm
Written by Greg Ellifritz Motorcycle robberies are becoming increasingly more common both in foreign countries as well as here in the USA. It’s important to understand how these robberies work […]
- Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 10, 2023by Greg Ellifritz on November 10, 2023 at 11:39 am
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Do You Really Have to Clean Your Guns? If you keep your guns well lubricated, they can […]
- Shooting Drill- Higher Standardsby Greg Ellifritz on November 9, 2023 at 11:29 am
I got this drill from Tom Givens. He originally posted it in the July Rangemaster Newsletter. Tom’s description is as follows: This month we are going to shoot a qualification course that […]
- Where Should You Sit?by Greg Ellifritz on November 7, 2023 at 11:14 am
Take a look at the photo above. If you were visiting a coffee shop, which seat would you pick? I’ve seen recent articles discussing the topic and decided to weigh in with my opinion. When […]
- Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 3, 2023by Greg Ellifritz on November 3, 2023 at 10:39 am
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. People Want Their Say, Not Their Way This podcast has two very valuable concepts for […]
- Free Books- Part 283by Greg Ellifritz on November 2, 2023 at 12:07 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 […]
American Rifleman
- Review: Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0 Metalon November 27, 2023 at 1:00 pm
Firearm trends appear to be a virtual pendulum at times—it isn’t uncommon to see a theme grab hold of the industry only to be reversed entirely some years later.
- The Armed Citizen® Nov. 27, 2023on November 27, 2023 at 12:00 pm
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
- Double Check Before Hitting That Purchase Buttonon November 26, 2023 at 1:00 pm
Fake websites are one of the biggest scams and a painful reminder to slow down, particularly during the holiday season, and double check before hitting that purchase button when online. Ammo, gear […]
- Preview: Kitanica Envoy Attachéon November 26, 2023 at 12:00 pm
Far more attractive and functional than the hard briefcases of yesteryear, the Envoy Attaché from Kitanica provides the traveling outdoorsman excellent functionality while still maintaining a […]
- New For 2023: Weatherby Mark V High Country & Vanguard Outfitteron November 25, 2023 at 12:00 pm
Despite coming out with an entirely new rifle action in 2023, Weatherby continues to expand its existing lines, notably its Mark V and Vanguard options.
- Rifleman Q&A: Webley-Pryse Revolverson November 25, 2023 at 12:00 pm
Ugly as this gun is, I am amazed at its fine handling qualities, very smooth action, and quality of manufacture. Is this a military arm?
- Gun Of The Week: Davidson’s Exclusive Ruger American Hunteron November 24, 2023 at 1:00 pm
Watch American Rifleman staff on the range this week with another collaboration between Davidson's and Ruger. This Hunter version of Ruger's American Rifle has a few features you won't find on other […]
- The Armed Citizen® Nov. 24, 2023on November 24, 2023 at 12:00 pm
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
- Turkey Shoots: As American As Thanksgiving Dayon November 23, 2023 at 1:00 pm
Turkey shoots are as American as Boston baked beans and brown bread, or corn pone and sowbelly. They originated some time prior to TV when the American colonials had to devise and develop their own […]
- Firearm Industry Deals For The Holidayson November 23, 2023 at 12:00 pm
It’s the biggest shopping season of the year, and gun and gear companies this year are offering up big savings with exclusive pricing before, on and after Black Friday.
Michael Seekings / Shooting Performance
- 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 […]
- Each Day, Try to Build One Perfect Chunkby michael seeklander on February 9, 2021 at 1:38 pm
Tip #16: Each Day, Try to Build One Perfect Chunk The post Each Day, Try to Build One Perfect Chunk appeared first on Shooting-Performance.com.
- Seven Week Concealed Carry Programby michael seeklander on January 14, 2021 at 6:19 pm
This program is a simple yet highly efficient program that will help you improve your handgun shooting skills a bunch if you put the effort in. That said, one thing that you need to understand is […]
- Build it Backwardby michael seeklander on January 13, 2021 at 1:19 pm
Name your goal. Go ahead, write it down. Now write down the date you wish to reach your goal. Be realistic. Now estimate the individual steps you need to take to reach the goal, to the best of […]
- You Don’t Need a Gun for Self-Defenseby michael seeklander on January 12, 2021 at 1:14 pm
I admit the title of the article is a bit of a clickbait. If you are an avid reader of my blog, you are likely not my target audience. But I hope you share it with someone who might think that a […]
Precision Rifle Blog
- A 2-Time PRS Champ’s Reloading Setup & Process – Austin Orgain Shooter Spotlightby Cal on November 10, 2023 at 2:00 pm
Austin Orgain, a two-time PRS champion, shares an exclusive behind-the-scenes look into his reloading process, revealing the components, equipment, and techniques that have helped contribute to his […]
- 2023 PRS Season Results + New Champ: Kahl Harmon!by Cal on November 6, 2023 at 1:28 am
The PRS Season Finale wrapped up today, and we have a new PRS Overall Season Champion: Kahl Harmon! Congrats, Kahl! Kahl not only won the season finale match but was this year’s golden bullet […]
- Everything A 2-Time PRS Champ Carries At A Match – Austin Orgain Spotlight Part 4by Cal on October 13, 2023 at 12:00 pm
Austin Orgain, a 2-time PRS champion and overall PRS points leader from the past 5-7 years, gives us an exclusive look into the contents of his backpack that he carries at a pro-level rifle match. […]
- How A 2-Time PRS Champ Trues His Ballistics & Calculates His Dope At A Match – Austin Orgain Spotlight Part 3by Cal on September 30, 2023 at 10:47 pm
This article shares what pro shooter Austin Orgain uses to calculate his ballistics (which will surprise you) and how he tests his ballistics and trues his velocity and bullet drag so his ballistic […]
- The 2-Time PRS Champ’s Precision Rifle Setup: Austin Orgain Spotlight Part 2by Cal on September 5, 2023 at 2:00 pm
Check out the custom rifle that the 2-time PRS champ uses to get in the winners circle! This article shares all of the details about Austin Orgain’s competition rifle setup. It goes way deeper than […]
- Austin Orgain – Top Shooter Spotlight & His Experiment With 25-Calibersby Cal on August 18, 2023 at 12:45 pm
Austin Orgain is the 2nd Top Shooter to be spotlighted in my new series: What The Pros Use – Top Shooter Spotlight. These do a deep dive with some of the top pro shooters in the world. Austin is a […]
- PRS Strategy, Mental Management & Shooting Tips – Austin Buschman Shooter Spotlight Part 4by Cal on July 5, 2023 at 1:17 am
This is the final article of my top shooter spotlight with reigning PRS Champ and World Champ, Austin Buschman. This content was my favorite part of our conversations! The article is packed full of […]
- The PRS Champ’s Load Data & Reloading Process – Austin Buschman Shooter Spotlight Part 3by Cal on June 25, 2023 at 11:15 pm
I interviewed the reigning PRS Champion, Austin Buschman, and he shared every detail of his current match ammo load and entire reloading process. Austin has a very pragmatic approach to reloading […]
- Everything a PRS Champ Carries at a Rifle Match – Austin Buschman Shooter Spotlight Part 2by Cal on June 18, 2023 at 4:49 pm
Reigning PRS Champ Austin Buschman shows us everything he carries in his backpack at a pro-level rifle match. While we often see what rifle and gear someone uses, it’s rare to have a pro shooter […]
- Austin Buschman – What The Pros Use: Top Shooter Spotlightby Cal on June 11, 2023 at 3:39 pm
This article takes a deep dive with the reigning Precision Rifle Series (PRS) Season Champion and World Champion Austin Buschman. Austin shares every single detail about the competition rifle that he […]
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Grant Cunningham
- How-to: A close-to-home example of risk analysisby Grant Cunningham on May 22, 2023 at 5:06 pm
I participate in an online cooking forum. A few weeks back we had a discussion about the relative safety of brushes to clean a grill (barbecue or indoor). This might seem like a mundane topic with no […]
- Just a quick thought…by Grant Cunningham on May 15, 2023 at 4:17 pm
Planning isn’t sexy, but it’s the best way to get where you want to go. That’s why preparedness and security start with pen and paper, not guns and shooting. -=[ Grant ]=-
- A bit of shameless self-promotionby Grant Cunningham on February 13, 2023 at 6:56 pm
For a former trumpet player, I’m surprisingly reticent about blowing my own horn. Today I’ve managed to overcome that reluctance and share some videos, plus an overdue link to my latest book. […]
- Book Review — Deadly Force: Understanding Your Right to Self-Defense, 2nd edition, by Massad Ayoobby Grant Cunningham on February 6, 2023 at 12:36 pm
Some background Massad Ayoob and I go way back. We met in 1994, when my wife and I attended his Judicious Use of Lethal Force class, then known as LFI-1 (for “Lethal Force Institute”, the name of […]
- My SHOT Show 2023 reportby Grant Cunningham on January 26, 2023 at 9:07 pm
SHOT Show ’23 took place January 17th through the 20th. I attended as an exhibitor this year, helping Lubriplate officially introduce their SFL Firearm Grease and FMO Firearm Oil, two products […]
- New year, exciting new product announcement!by Grant Cunningham on January 4, 2022 at 8:16 pm
I’ve been looking forward to this day for over 15 years. I honestly have. Long-time readers of this blog already know my views on lubricants for firearms. (For those who are new, click here for […]
- Happy New Year!by Grant Cunningham on December 31, 2021 at 4:11 pm
In our society, we usually spend the eve of a new year wishing the coming annum is better than the one we leave behind. And wishing is about where it ends. Instead of the annual hopefest, how about […]
- “It seemed like a good idea at the time”by Grant Cunningham on December 27, 2021 at 6:36 pm
One day my wife and I were going through our preparedness supplies, checking expiration dates and seeing if any items needed repair or replacement. (It’s amazing how much of our back-stocked […]
- “If you can’t say anything nice…”by Grant Cunningham on December 22, 2021 at 6:11 pm
I’ve had a blog post ready to release for the past few months, and continually vacillated on whether to publish it. I finally decided not to hit the upload button. The article was about […]
- Things I’ve come to understandby Grant Cunningham on October 5, 2021 at 2:59 am
Quick reminder: If you’ve gotten this in your email, it’s because, at some time in the past, you signed up and agreed to receive updates from me. If you don’t remember who I am, or have decided […]
The Art of Manliness
- Podcast #946: Counterintuitive Ideas About Marriage, Family, and Kidson November 27, 2023 at 3:16 pm
There are a lot of popular ideas out there around marriage, family, and culture, like, for example, that living together before marriage decreases your chances of divorce, people are having fewer […]
- Skill of the Week: Paint a Roomon November 26, 2023 at 6:09 pm
Painting: Take the time to do it right and you’ll avoid ending up with a splotchy mess of a room.
- Sunday Firesides: Congratulations, You’re a Human!on November 26, 2023 at 3:18 am
Have you been feeling down and dejected? Do you sometimes get in a funk for no apparent reason? Do you experience anxiety, worry, or stress? Do you sometimes suffer from poor sleep, […]
- Buy One AoM T-Shirt, Get One Half Offon November 24, 2023 at 5:13 pm
Earlier this year, we introduced two new AoM t-shirts: The AoM Retro (available in black and cream) and Get on Your Horse and Kick. Right now we've got a special sale going for them: Buy one, get […]
- Top 15 Men’s Gift Ideas for 2023 (+Giveaway!)on November 24, 2023 at 4:19 am
It’s that time of year again, when we share our top men’s gift ideas from Huckberry. It’s hard to go wrong with getting family members and friends any of the items featured above, and if you […]
- Podcast #837: The Cues That Make You Charismaticon November 22, 2023 at 1:15 pm
Note: This is a rebroadcast. Charisma can make everything smoother, easier, and more exciting in life. It's a quality that makes people want to listen to you, to adopt your ideas, to be with you. […]
- The Art of Manliness Guide to Thanksgivingon November 21, 2023 at 6:30 pm
Thanksgiving is this week here in the United States. Over the years we’ve published a bunch of articles, videos, and podcasts on how to make your Thanksgiving a holiday truly worth celebrating. We […]
- The Dos and Don’ts of Table Mannerson November 21, 2023 at 3:25 pm
Hopefully, you got plenty of tutorials about table manners when you were growing up. But not everyone did. And even if you feel you've got the basics of dining etiquette down, it's always good to get […]
Gun Culture
Instapundit
- THIS SHOULDN’T HAVE EVEN COME UP FOR A VOTE: Largest US journalist union rejects bid by progressby Sarah Hoyt on November 28, 2023 at 7:00 am
THIS SHOULDN’T HAVE EVEN COME UP FOR A VOTE: Largest US journalist union rejects bid by progressive faction to demand cease-fire in Gaza war.
- THANK YOU FOR NOT KILLING US LIKE YOU DID OUR FAMILIES: ‘Journalist’ slammed online for claimiby Sarah Hoyt on November 28, 2023 at 6:32 am
THANK YOU FOR NOT KILLING US LIKE YOU DID OUR FAMILIES: ‘Journalist’ slammed online for claiming hostage released by Hamas showed ‘appreciation and thanks’ to terrorists. “I’m not a […]
- AS IF WE NEED TO HEAR THEM INSIST THAT ISRAEL IS TO BLAME FOR PUSHING PALESTINIANS TO SHOOT THEMSELVby Sarah Hoyt on November 28, 2023 at 6:00 am
AS IF WE NEED TO HEAR THEM INSIST THAT ISRAEL IS TO BLAME FOR PUSHING PALESTINIANS TO SHOOT THEMSELVES IN THE FOOT: ‘Squad’ silent after anti-Israel group points finger at Palestinians in Gaza […]
- GOOD – NOW LET’S SEE YOUR SOROS-SPONSORED DA PROSECUTE THEM: Two women arrested in NYC attack on Jby Sarah Hoyt on November 28, 2023 at 5:34 am
GOOD – NOW LET’S SEE YOUR SOROS-SPONSORED DA PROSECUTE THEM: Two women arrested in NYC attack on Jewish victim who confronted them for tearing down hostage posters: cops.
- ATTACKS ON JEWS ALL OVER AMERICA, and Merrick Garland is warning about right wing “extremists.”by Glenn Reynolds on November 28, 2023 at 3:26 am
ATTACKS ON JEWS ALL OVER AMERICA, and Merrick Garland is warning about right wing “extremists.”
- MORE ANTISEMITIC VIOLENCE IN THE BIDEN ERA: Two women arrested in NYC attack on Jewish victim who cby Glenn Reynolds on November 28, 2023 at 3:19 am
MORE ANTISEMITIC VIOLENCE IN THE BIDEN ERA: Two women arrested in NYC attack on Jewish victim who confronted them for tearing down hostage posters: cops.
- AT AMAZON, Cyber Monday Deals.by Glenn Reynolds on November 28, 2023 at 3:03 am
AT AMAZON, Cyber Monday Deals.
- OPEN THREAD: Make this Monday special.by Glenn Reynolds on November 28, 2023 at 2:30 am
OPEN THREAD: Make this Monday special.
- OLD AND BUSTED: Stevie Wonder’s Journey Through “The Secret Life of Plants.” The New Hotness? Steby Ed Driscoll on November 28, 2023 at 2:14 am
OLD AND BUSTED: Stevie Wonder’s Journey Through “The Secret Life of Plants.” The New Hotness? Stevie Wonder’s Journey Through The Secret Life of Vegetables: The WH Briefing When April Ryan […]
- THE NEW SPACE RACE: China makes progress on Raptor-like engines for super heavy rocket.by Glenn Reynolds on November 28, 2023 at 2:00 am
THE NEW SPACE RACE: China makes progress on Raptor-like engines for super heavy rocket.
NRA
- Massachusetts: Major Gun Hearing on Tuesdayon November 27, 2023 at 6:36 pm
Tomorrow, November 28th, the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security will be holding a public hearing at 11:00 AM, to discuss numerous bills pertaining to firearm laws in the […]
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
- Get Involved – Looking Ahead at the Future of My “Light Over Heat” YouTube Channelby David Yamane on November 15, 2023 at 6:46 pm
With my book manuscript done, I am starting to think ahead, including how to keep my “Light Over Heat” YouTube channel interesting and useful for people. I will continue to post my thoughts on […]
- It Is Done – My Book on American Gun Cultureby David Yamane on November 8, 2023 at 9:37 pm
12 years in the making, my book manuscript on American gun culture is done and in the hands of my publisher, McFarland & Co. (specifically its Exposit Books imprint). I don’t want to go […]
- I Have Been Thinking About This Gun I Own and Asking Myself Questions About Responsibilityby David Yamane on November 2, 2023 at 12:36 pm
I have been thinking about this gun I own. I don’t “need” it, but I enjoy it and use it responsibly, even though I know others do not. Guns are a leading risk factor for homicide and suicide. […]
- Behind the Scenes of How My Gun Curious Book Sausage Got Made (Light Over Heat #72)by David Yamane on November 1, 2023 at 3:01 pm
As announced on this channel last week, my book Gun Curious now has a publisher, the Exposit Books imprint of McFarland & Co. Publishers. I am finishing the manuscript as you read this and […]
- The Curtains are Fine but Where is the Kitchen? On Stressing Out about Finishing My Book Manuscriptby David Yamane on October 31, 2023 at 5:01 pm
I am in the final stages of completing a book manuscript that I began conducting research for in 2012. After some trouble, I have a contract with Exposit Books/McFarland & Co. Publishers for Gun […]
- Big News About My Book on American Gun Culture (Light Over Heat #71)by David Yamane on October 25, 2023 at 5:32 pm
Today’s “Light Over Heat” video has some big news about my book on American gun culture. Those of you who follow my work closely know that I have been talking about a November 1st deadline to […]
- Generative AI and Human Fails on the Use of AR-15s in Mass Shootings (Sorry, Bushmaster)by David Yamane on October 21, 2023 at 12:50 pm
This morning I was up early doing some final editing to my promised full review of the new book on the AR-15, American Gun by Wall Street Journal reporters Cameron McWhirter and Zusha Elinson. (My […]
- Bringing Light Over Heat to the EDC Podcast (Light Over Heat #70)by David Yamane on October 19, 2023 at 8:38 am
The deadline for completing my Gun Curious book manuscript is hanging over my head like a guillotine. With decreasing confidence, I am hoping to finish the job before it drops. Because I didn’t […]
- There Are No Substantively Pro-Gun Liberals?by David Yamane on October 16, 2023 at 4:21 pm
I was supposed to attend the Liberal Gun Club’s annual National Meeting in Las Vegas last weekend, but had to cancel because of my book writing deadline. That hurt. The wound is being reopened now […]
- A Brief Review of “American Gun: The True Story of the AR-15” (Light Over Heat #69)by David Yamane on October 15, 2023 at 12:13 pm
As I race to finish the manuscript for my book, Gun Curious, I spent 7 precious days revising the chapter on “Living with AR-15s.” In truth, I spent 4 days reading and thinking about a new book […]
Reason.com
- Second Amendment Roundup: Concessions by the Government in the Rahimi Oral Argumentby Stephen Halbrook on November 28, 2023 at 2:00 am
Misdemeanants don’t fall within the “not law-abiding” category.
- Charter Schools Get Less Funding but Achieve Similar Test Scores to Public Schoolsby Emma Camp on November 27, 2023 at 9:32 pm
Charter schools use "fewer dollars to achieve better outcomes," write University of Arkansas researchers.
- Florida vs. Californiaby Matt Welch on November 27, 2023 at 9:22 pm
Plus: Send your questions for the editors to roundtable@reason.com ahead of this week’s special webathon episode!
- Elizabeth Warren Wants the Government To Investigate America's 'Sandwich Shop Monopoly'by Christian Britschgi on November 27, 2023 at 5:30 pm
The owner of Jimmy John's and Arby's has bought Subway, and a Massachusetts senator has concerns.
- Monday Open Threadby Eugene Volokh on November 27, 2023 at 5:02 pm
What's on your mind?
- The Myth of the Federal Private Nondelegation Doctrine, Part 1by Sasha Volokh on November 27, 2023 at 5:00 pm
Serial-blogging my recent article in the Notre Dame Law Review
- USC Professor Put on Remote Teaching After Saying Hamas Should Be Killedby Eugene Volokh on November 27, 2023 at 4:55 pm
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) (Jessie Appleby) wrote about this last week (as did the Academic Freedom Alliance): The University of Southern California has barred […]
- Journal of Free Speech Law: "'Dangerous to the Liberties of a Free People': Secret Societies and the Right to Assemble," by Nathan Ristucciaby Eugene Volokh on November 27, 2023 at 4:45 pm
This just-published article is here; the Abstract: Americans in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries often feared that secret assembly threatened republican government. Oath-bound secret […]
- Race-Based Refusal to Consider Questions at Employer Town Hall / Removal of Posts on Internal Forum May Be Illegal Discriminationby Eugene Volokh on November 27, 2023 at 3:23 pm
From Tyree B. v. Raimondo, decided by the EEOC on Oct. 18 but just posted to Westlaw last week: The Agency framed Complainant's claims [of, among other things, race discrimination based on his […]
- 58 Hostages Freedby Liz Wolfe on November 27, 2023 at 2:30 pm
Plus: China's "leftover women," Kamala's gas stove, and more...
John Lott\’s War On Guns
- Andy McCarthy: "Obama, Clinton and Biden ALL used secret, fake-name email accounts to hide their actions"by noreply@blogger.com (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 noreply@blogger.com (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 noreply@blogger.com (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 noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on May 30, 2023 at 7:51 pm
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- Massive errors in US Census count that helped Democratsby noreply@blogger.com (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 noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on November 20, 2022 at 6:22 am
- IRS Sent $1.3 Billion In Stimulus Checks To Locked Up Criminals, Including Murderersby noreply@blogger.com (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 noreply@blogger.com (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 noreply@blogger.com (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 noreply@blogger.com (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 […]
Firearms Policy Coalition
- FPC Files Reply Brief in Lawsuit Challenging California Public Carry Bansby Firearms Policy Coalition on November 21, 2023 at 10:25 pm
SANTA ANA, CA (November 21, 2023) – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of a reply brief in support of its motion for preliminary injunction against multiple parts of […]
- FPC Files En Banc Petition in Lawsuit Challenging Illinois Firearm, Magazine Bansby Firearms Policy Coalition on November 20, 2023 at 9:18 pm
CHICAGO, IL (November 20, 2023) – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of an en banc petition with the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals in its lawsuit challenging the […]
- FPC and FPCAF File Summary Judgment Brief in Lawsuit Challenging ATF Pistol Brace Ruleby Firearms Policy Coalition on November 15, 2023 at 10:09 pm
FT. WORTH, TX (November 15, 2023) – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) and FPC Action Foundation (FPCAF) announced the filing of their motion for summary judgment in Mock v. Garland, their […]
- Federal Judge Rules For Plaintiff in FPC-Supported Lawsuit that Challenged Lifetime Gun Ban for Non-Violent Misdemeanor Convictionby Firearms Policy Coalition on November 14, 2023 at 9:10 pm
PHILADELPHIA, PA (November 14, 2023) – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that Judge John Milton Younge of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has granted summary judgment for the […]
- FPC and FPCAF File Brief in Support of Challenge to Hawaii Public Handgun Carry Bansby Firearms Policy Coalition on November 13, 2023 at 5:44 pm
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (November 13, 2023) – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) and FPC Action Foundation (FPCAF) announced the filing of a brief with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals (and motion […]
- FPC and FPCAF WIN: Fifth Circuit Vacates ATF’s Unlawful “Frame or Receiver” Ruleby Firearms Policy Coalition on November 9, 2023 at 10:51 pm
NEW ORLEANS, LA (November 9, 2023) – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) and FPC Action Foundation (FPCAF) announced that the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled in their favor, holding […]
- FPC WIN: Federal Judge Again Strikes Down California “Assault Weapon” Banby Robert Romano on October 19, 2023 at 6:48 pm
SAN DIEGO, CA (October 19, 2023) – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that Judge Roger T. Benitez of the Southern District of California has issued an opinion in Miller v. Bonta, once […]
- FPC Files For Injunction Against New Jersey “Assault Weapon” Banby Firearms Policy Coalition on October 10, 2023 at 9:48 pm
CAMDEN, NJ (October 10, 2023) – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that it has filed a motion for summary judgment in its Cheeseman v. Platkin lawsuit, which challenges New Jersey’s […]
- FPC Files New Supreme Court Brief in Prohibited Persons Caseby Firearms Policy Coalition on October 5, 2023 at 11:14 pm
WASHINGTON, DC (October 5, 2023) – Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced today that it has filed a brief with the United States Supreme Court in United States v. Rahimi, which challenges the […]
- FPC WIN: Federal Judge Issues Preliminary Injunction Against Maryland Public Carry Bansby Firearms Policy Coalition on September 29, 2023 at 6:50 pm
BALTIMORE, MD (September 29, 2023) – Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced today that United States District Court Judge George L. Russell, III has issued a preliminary injunction against […]
The Truth About Guns
- Gun Meme of the Day: Kitty Flap Editionby Jeremy S. on November 28, 2023 at 12:00 am
I originally used “the P-word” instead of “kitty” and I was just laughing out loud all alone in my town’s community center while my kids are taking a cooking class and all the retirees here […]
- Making Merry: Over 680,000 Firearm Background Checks Performed During Black Friday Weekby Dan Zimmerman on November 27, 2023 at 9:26 pm
From the NSSF . . . NSSF, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, revealed that the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) completed 680,671 background checks related to […]
- Historical Analogues: Text, History, and Tradition From a More Civilized Timeby Konstadinos Moros on November 27, 2023 at 9:00 pm
As we’ve seen, when arguing about the text, history and tradition of gun control in America, a lot of the historical carry laws that existed in the 19th century restricted concealed carry, but […]
- Carry Gun Reliability: Is it Really a Big Deal If a Gun is Particular About Ammunition?by Sam Hoober on November 27, 2023 at 8:00 pm
One of the criteria that some in the gun media as well as buyers use to judge a pistol is whether it digests a diverse array of ammunition. Brass case, steel case, multiple brands of FMJ, JHP maybe […]
- Dr. Strangegun or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the GLOCKby Brad Kozak on November 27, 2023 at 6:00 pm
I got interested in handguns relatively late in life. My interest was driven by a desire to be ready, willing and able to defend myself and my family, in case trouble comes. Now I am, by nature, an […]
- The Gun Control Industry’s Strategy Leaves Me Little Choice But To My Hold Nose and Vote for Trumpby Jennifer Sensiba on November 27, 2023 at 4:24 pm
If you’re a regular reader here and you saw my name in the byline, it probably means something different to you than the other writers here. I’m guessing a common reaction is probably “Not […]
- About Face: DC City Council Decides Defunding the Police Was the Everyone Knew It Would Beby Grace Stevens on November 27, 2023 at 2:00 pm
Washington, D.C.’s city council in the summer of 2020 voted to slash millions from the police budget. Now, as homicides surge in the nation’s capital, liberal council members want more cops. […]
- Things That Don’t Suck: The Lynx Defense Byte Discreet Caseby Travis Pike on November 26, 2023 at 10:00 pm
I love large-format pistol caliber pistols. You know, guns like the Ruger PC Charger, the Micro Scorpion, the SIG MPX K, the CMMG Banshee, and all the other micro pistol caliber braced pistols. I […]
- While More Americans are Armed, Don’t Expect That to Affect the Parties’ Stances on Gunsby TTAG Contributor on November 26, 2023 at 8:00 pm
By Rob Morse Our society is changing and those changes have resulted in many of us choosing to buy a firearm. We see crime rising around us. We notice that criminals are no longer routinely caught by […]
- The Truth About…Shotguns and Shot Spread For Home Defense [VIDEO]by Jeremy S. on November 26, 2023 at 6:00 pm
If you’ve ever watched a movie or a TV show where guns were involved, you might have the idea that it’s effectively impossible to miss with a shotgun. As a result, you may have concluded that […]