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- POTD: U.S. Marines Train in Sweden for BALTOPSby Eric B on June 20, 2021 at 11:30 pm
If you have a taste and interest in firearms and soldiering, this is where you’ll find some of the greatest photographers in the world on the subject. Let TFB’s Photo Of The Day be your daily […]
- POTD: U.S. Marine AH-1W Super Cobra Attack Helicopterby Eric B on June 19, 2021 at 11:30 pm
Above we have a U.S. Marine AH-1W Super Cobra attack helicopter flying over the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California earlier this year. It uses a 20 mm M197 3-barreled […]
- SILENCER SATURDAY #181: SIG Sauer MODX-9 – Magic Modular Mufflerby Pete on June 19, 2021 at 11:06 pm
Hello everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the YHM R9 multi-caliber suppressor. Last week we held our breath and suppressed […]
- WW2 Makeshift Front Grips for STEN Gunsby Matthew Moss on June 19, 2021 at 12:00 am
A few weeks ago while doing some research in the UK’s Imperial War Museum online archive I came across a couple of intriguing photos that sent me down a rabbit hole. The STEN gun is undeniably one […]
- POTD: H&K MP7 & K9 in Quick Reaction Forceby Eric B on June 18, 2021 at 11:30 pm
The World moves faster and faster, and the number of images produced with it. But rest assured that TFB’s Photo Of The Day will keep its focus on firearms. And man’s best friend of course. Above […]
- Friday Night Lights: DIY Build Your Own Quadtube – ANVIS10by Nicholas C on June 18, 2021 at 11:00 pm
It is Friday night and you know what that means. Friday Night Lights is brought to you by ATN Corp, manufacturers of night vision and thermal optics like the THOR LT. As with all of our sponsored […]
- Grey Man Tactical’s New Vehicle Seatback RMP Kitby Luke C. on June 18, 2021 at 6:00 pm
Organizing your guns and gear while on the road and out in the field is a hard thing to accomplish without proper storage methods. One method would be to store everything simply laid out in your back […]
- EAA Introduces the Girsan MC312 Goose Shotgunby Luke C. on June 18, 2021 at 5:00 pm
Goose Hunting is something that I’ve never participated in but would probably get into if not for my irrational hatred of Canadian Geese. EAA has just introduced a tool specifically for that job […]
- New M&P Spec Series Kit Introduced by Smith & Wessonby Will P on June 18, 2021 at 3:00 pm
Smith & Wesson’s line of M&P handguns have sold phenomenally well since the first model was released in 2005. Over its sixteen-year history to date, the collection has expanded to include a […]
- Manticore Arms X95 Optimus Polymer Forendby Nicholas C on June 18, 2021 at 2:00 pm
Accessories for the IWI X95 are rather limited. A lot of them are made by Manticore Arms. Well, Sven Jonsson, owner of Manticore Arms, has just released his X95 Optimus polymer forend. It is an […]
Greg Ellifritz / Active Response Training
- Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 18, 2021by Greg Ellifritz on June 18, 2021 at 11:29 am
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Modern Holsters: Carrying into the Future Tamara Keel writes a superb article about […]
- Free Books- Part 229by Greg Ellifritz on June 16, 2021 at 10:48 am
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 […]
- Notes from Shotgun Schoolby Greg Ellifritz on June 15, 2021 at 11:26 am
I taught this year’s first “home defense shotgun” class at the excellent Blackwing Shooting Center last week. It was a fun new offering for me. Blackwing had a large demand for the class […]
- Your Tactical Training Scenario- Pistol as Impact Weaponby Greg Ellifritz on June 14, 2021 at 11:00 am
Written by: Greg Ellifritz Have you ever considered using your handgun as an impact weapon? Before you do, you may want to think about a few things. Take a look at this article. A cop used […]
- Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 11, 2021by Greg Ellifritz on June 11, 2021 at 11:19 am
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. GunBroker and Tips for Buying a Used Firearm I purchase most of my newly-acquired guns […]
- Your Tactical Training Scenario- Attacked on a Bicycleby Greg Ellifritz on June 7, 2021 at 11:00 am
Written by: Greg Ellifritz I was on my favorite bike path last week when I noticed that there was an incredible increase in the number of cyclists as compared to the times before Covid-19. Even […]
- Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 4, 2021by Greg Ellifritz on June 4, 2021 at 11:08 am
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. What common or household objects will stop bullets? A very comprehensive look at the […]
- Free Books- Part 228by Greg Ellifritz on June 3, 2021 at 11:13 am
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 […]
- Places to Avoid this Summerby Greg Ellifritz on June 2, 2021 at 11:27 am
Written by: Greg Ellifritz I’m noticing an alarming trend of violent acts occurring nationwide. Both the perpetrators and victims of these violent attacks are generally teens gathered in large […]
- What Happens to my CCW Gun if I am taken to the Hospital?by Greg Ellifritz on June 1, 2021 at 11:00 am
Written by: Greg Ellifritz A reader wrote in to ask me a question about what happens to a person who is carrying a firearm when that person needs medical assistance. “After one is involved […]
American Rifleman
- Preview: Cold Steel Crawford 1 Flipperon June 20, 2021 at 12:00 pm
In collaboration with custom knife maker Wes Crawford, Cold Steel announced the launch of its Crawford 1 Flipper pocketknife, a blade designed to do it all.
- New For 2021: M&P Spec Series Kiton June 20, 2021 at 12:00 pm
Smith & Wesson is set to offer brand loyalists with a limited edition kit that includes its well-regarded M&P9 M2.0 Optic-Ready pistol.
- Rifleman Q&A: Number Of Turns To Focus A Scope?on June 19, 2021 at 12:00 pm
From the archives of American Rifleman, read about ocular-ring adjustments on riflescopes from the July 2004 magazine.
- Best Seller: Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shieldon June 19, 2021 at 12:00 pm
The Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield series of compact semi-automatic handguns continues to prove its popularity in a saturated handgun market, being the fourth most sold semi-automatic handgun of […]
- NRA Gun of the Week: Charter Arms Professionalon June 18, 2021 at 12:00 pm
On this week’s “Gun of the Week” video preview, American Rifleman staff are checking out a sixgun from Charter Arms that utilizes a hybrid frame design built with aluminum to be lightweight and […]
- The Armed Citizen® June 18, 2021on June 18, 2021 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.
- Rifleman’s Lexicon: Formulas For Successon June 18, 2021 at 12:00 pm
What do statisticians and firearm enthusiasts have in common? Math. Check out these 10 widely used firearm formulas by today's riflemen.
- NRA Joins Texas Governor For Constitutional Carry Bill Signingon June 17, 2021 at 12:00 pm
Prominent NRA leaders joined Texas Gov. Greg Abbott at the Alamo for the signing of House Bill 1927 making Texas a Constitutional Carry state.
- The .17 Winchester Super Magnum Cartridgeon June 17, 2021 at 12:00 pm
Spurred by the creation of the .17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire, Winchester introduced it own .17-cal. rimfire magnum cartridge in the form of the .17 Winchester Super Magnum, or .17 WSM.
- Henry and Brownells Recognize Iwo Jima Flag-Raiseron June 17, 2021 at 12:00 pm
Henry Repeating Arms and Brownells have partnered together to honor a World War II Marine, Harold "Pie" Keller, who helped raised the American flag atop Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima.
Michael Seekings / Shooting Performance
- 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.
- 2021 Training Classes!by michael seeklander on January 16, 2021 at 3:31 pm
Hey Everyone! Reminder: You only have until January 31st to use the “spring15” discount code for a 15% discount on class tuition! Ammunition:If you are worried about ammo shortages, sign up! If […]
- 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
- 6.5 Creedmoor Ammo Test Part 4: Live-Fire Muzzle Velocity Detailsby Cal on May 28, 2021 at 11:00 am
This is the second article in this series covering the muzzle velocity data I collected. The last article covered how this data was collected, along with a summary and head-to-head comparison of all […]
- 6.5 Creedmoor Ammo Test Part 3: Live-Fire Muzzle Velocity & Consistency Summaryby Cal on May 26, 2021 at 3:51 pm
Welcome to Part 3 of the results of a massive 6.5 Creedmoor ammo field test, where I tested multiple boxes of every kind of 6.5 Creedmoor ammo that is marketed as “match” or “target” grade. […]
- 6.5 Creedmoor Ammo Test Part 2: Physical Round-To-Round Consistencyby Cal on May 11, 2021 at 10:30 pm
I’m so excited to start sharing the data I collected in a massive field test I conducted on 19 different types of 6.5 Creedmoor match-grade factory ammo. With the price of this kind of 6.5 […]
- Statistics for Shooters – Executive Summaryby Cal on December 16, 2020 at 12:00 pm
Over the past 3 articles, we covered a lot of ground! Before I jump to other topics, I wanted to simply provide a bullet-point recap of key points from the end of each of those articles and publish […]
- Precision & Group Size – Statistics for Shooters Part 3by Cal on December 12, 2020 at 6:37 pm
This is the final article in my Statistics for Shooters series, and it focuses on the application of statistics when it comes to quantifying precision and group size. It provides practical answers to […]
- Muzzle Velocity Stats – Statistics for Shooters Part 2by Cal on December 5, 2020 at 2:00 pm
Part 2 in my Statistics for Shooters 3-part series focuses on how to analyze muzzle velocity consistency, which is critical for us as long-range shooters. This article shows how to apply the concepts […]
- How To Predict The Future – Statistics For Shooters Part 1by Cal on November 29, 2020 at 9:09 pm
Many shooters have an uncomfortable relationship with math and aren’t impressed with fancy formulas. However, statistics and probability are insanely applicable when it comes to rifles and […]
- 6.5 Creedmoor Ammo Test Part 1: Intro & Reader Pollby Cal on October 24, 2020 at 5:18 pm
I recently tested every popular type of 6.5 Creedmoor ammo, and carefully collected data on the performance of each one. I thought it’d be fun before any of the results are published to poll my […]
- Wyoming ELR Scopes & Mounts – What The Pros Useby Cal on September 5, 2020 at 2:21 pm
This article shows what scopes and scope mounts/rings the competitive rifle shooters were running at this year’s Nightforce ELR Steel Challenge in Casper, Wyoming. That is a one-of-a-kind, 2-day, […]
- NF ELR Calibers & Cartridges – What The Pros Useby Cal on August 27, 2020 at 11:24 pm
Over the past few weeks, I surveyed over 100 shooters who competed in this year’s Nightforce Extended Long Range Steel Challenge in Wyoming. I know a lot of you had questions about calibers, scopes […]
Ruger Firearms
- Ruger Introduces Four New Stainless Ruger American Rimfire Rifleson April 1, 2019 at 2:00 pm
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR) proudly introduces four new Target models to the Ruger American® Rimfire family. Constructed from stainless steel for superior aesthetics and corrosion […]
- Ruger Reintroduces the Hawkeye Alaskan Rifleon March 28, 2019 at 2:00 pm
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR) is proud to reintroduce the Hawkeye® Alaskan rifle chambered in three calibers: .375 Ruger, .338 Winchester Magnum and .300 Winchester Magnum. Based on […]
- Ruger Auction - Mini-14® with Wood Handguardon March 27, 2019 at 4:30 pm
You are bidding on a blued, .223 Rem. caliber Ruger® Mini-14® rifle with serial number 180-07678. The manufacture date of this rifle is December 8, 1976.
- Ruger Adds Junior Shooter Beth Walker to Team Rugeron March 27, 2019 at 2:00 pm
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR) proudly introduces Beth Walker as the seventh addition to Team Ruger. A 17-year-old, 3-Gun competitor, Walker is Team Ruger's first junior shooter. "We […]
- Team Ruger Competitors Take Three High Lady Winson March 26, 2019 at 2:00 pm
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR) proudly announces three High Lady divisional wins from Team Ruger competitors Randi Rogers and Maggie Reese Voigt at this year's USPSA Henry's Cup and […]
- Ruger Signs Maggie Reese Voigt to Professional Shooting Teamon March 25, 2019 at 2:00 pm
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR) is proud to announce that it has signed Maggie Reese Voigt to its professional shooting team. Maggie takes the sixth spot on Team Ruger, led by Captain […]
- Ruger Auction - Mark II™ Target Pistol Pairon March 20, 2019 at 4:30 pm
We have for auction a pair of consecutively serial numbered .22 LR Mark II Target pistols. The manufacture date for both pistols is February 15, 1984.
- Ruger Announces Second Custom Shop 10/22 Competition Rifleon March 14, 2019 at 4:30 pm
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR)is proud to introduce its third addition to the newly launched Ruger® Custom Shop. This variation of the Ruger Custom Shop 10/22® Competition Rifle […]
- Team Ruger Captain Doug Koenig Takes Trophy Spot at ALTUS AI Long Range Classicon March 13, 2019 at 4:30 pm
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR) is pleased to announce that Team Ruger's Captain Doug Koenig claimed the production division win at the Accuracy International (AI) Long Range Classic […]
- Ruger Heads to Germany for 2019 IWA OutdoorClassicson March 1, 2019 at 9:00 pm
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR) is heading back to Europe for the 2019 IWA OutdoorClassics show from March 8-11. The Ruger exhibit booth will be located in Hall 7A-414 again this year. […]
Grant Cunningham
- past, present, and future of this blogby Grant Cunningham on June 3, 2021 at 12:58 am
Some of what follows will be familiar to certain readers, as portions were sent in an email to everyone on the mailing list a couple of months ago. However, not everyone opened it, and we’ve had a […]
- Test post. Or, rumors of my death have been greatly exaggerated.by Grant Cunningham on June 2, 2021 at 2:34 am
Hi everyone! This is a test post with two purposes: first, to check the RSS feed of my revamped, remodeled, and generally all-new website. (You should check it out…) Second, it’s to announce that […]
- Should you have a “bugout retreat”?by Grant Cunningham on March 25, 2020 at 7:51 am
Lots of people recommend buying a bugout retreat as an essential part of preparedness. How realistic is that, and is there a better way?
- Living through the pandemic — and beyondby Grant Cunningham on March 19, 2020 at 10:52 pm
The coronavirus is going to grow exponentially in the next couple of weeks. Here's how to prepare for the immediate future — and beyond.
- Coronavirus: What we know now, what’s coming, and how to prepareby Grant Cunningham on February 27, 2020 at 6:20 pm
This is going to be a very long post, and for that I apologize. The situation with the novel coronavirus, which causes the disease known as COVID-19, has been both fluid and unclear. I’ve avoided […]
- The Ambiguity Zone, Part 3: Information is power, but not if it’s ignoredby Grant Cunningham on September 27, 2019 at 11:58 am
When things are ambiguous, correctly processing all relevant information becomes critical.
- The Ambiguity Zone, Part 2: Crossing the lineby Grant Cunningham on September 13, 2019 at 11:30 am
The Ambiguity Zone is that space of time, no matter how long or short, where potentially life-altering decisions must be made with the limited information available. Do we respond, or wait for the […]
- The Ambiguity Zoneby Grant Cunningham on September 6, 2019 at 11:24 am
There is a time in any incident where it's not clear what's happening — or even that anything is happening. How do we handle that?
- Going shooting in the wilderness? Be safe!by Grant Cunningham on August 30, 2019 at 12:02 pm
Instead of belonging to a gun club or using a commercial range, many gun owners enjoy heading out into the countryside to shoot. In my area of the world, this is often an old gravel pit out in the […]
- Retrieving the rifle: an overlooked skillby Grant Cunningham on August 23, 2019 at 11:27 am
One of the things I teach is the idea that the rifle is the gun we are most unlikely to have on our person when we need it. It’s the firearm that needs to be retrieved in order to use, and that […]
The Art of Manliness
- The Complete Guide to Rolling Up Your Shirt Sleeveson June 20, 2021 at 12:33 pm
The ultimate, multimedia guide to rolling your shirt sleeves.
- Sunday Firesides: Die Redon June 20, 2021 at 3:21 am
Emerson said that the average man is “born red, and dies gray.” By this, he meant that when a baby arrives in the world, and inhales his first lungfuls of earthly air, the child turns ruddy in […]
- How to Pack a Backpack for Backpackingon June 18, 2021 at 4:39 pm
Next week, Kate and I will be joining a friend in Colorado for a backpacking trip. We’ve gone on a few trips in the past few years and each time we go, we figure out something new to make the next […]
- Why Every Man Should Have 3 Signature Disheson June 17, 2021 at 4:11 pm
I started baking bread a few years ago. The simplicity appealed to me. With just four ingredients — flour, salt, yeast, and water — I could make a hearty, delicious loaf of bread. I started, as […]
- Podcast #717: The Fraught, Relatable Relationship Between Winston Churchill and His Sonon June 16, 2021 at 4:46 pm
Winston Churchill once said of his only son: "I love Randolph, but I don't like him." It's a sentiment many a parent with a tumultuous relationship with one of their children can relate to, and […]
- Bro Basics: Lat Pulldownson June 15, 2021 at 7:24 pm
Welcome back to Bro Basics, a series which covers exercises that are popular and can be useful but are often done inadequately and solely for aesthetics, and shows the exercises’ broader function […]
- Podcast #716: How to Make Your Life More Effortlesson June 14, 2021 at 4:49 pm
When we're failing to do the things that are most important in our lives, the typical diagnosis of the problem is to believe we're simply not working hard enough, and the typical solution to the […]
- 18 Things Every Man Should Do This Summeron June 13, 2021 at 1:56 pm
Napping. Paddling. Mowing. Fishing. Grilling. Just a few of the things that every man should do during this glorious season of summer.
Gun Culture
Instapundit
- AND ALL TO ADHERE TO THE DICTATES OF GAIA WORSHIP: The Looming Oil Shock….by Sarah Hoyt on June 21, 2021 at 6:34 am
AND ALL TO ADHERE TO THE DICTATES OF GAIA WORSHIP: The Looming Oil Shock.
- BUT, BUT, BUT…. ORANGEMANBAD: Now You Tell Us: Michael Avenatti’s Legal Team Attacks Stormy Da…by Sarah Hoyt on June 21, 2021 at 6:00 am
BUT, BUT, BUT…. ORANGEMANBAD: Now You Tell Us: Michael Avenatti’s Legal Team Attacks Stormy Daniels’ “truthfulness, mental state and ability to competently testify”.
- “SOME NUMBER”: Report on Andrew Cuomo’s Nursing Home Order Confirms Policy ‘Did Lead to Some N…by Sarah Hoyt on June 21, 2021 at 5:31 am
“SOME NUMBER”: Report on Andrew Cuomo’s Nursing Home Order Confirms Policy ‘Did Lead to Some Number of Additional Deaths’. I suspected it, when they blew up the Winnie the Flu numbers, […]
- OH, REELY? AND HERE I THOUGHT IT BURNED BECAUSE OF GLOBAL WARMING CLIMATE CHANGE OFFENDING THE GOD…by Sarah Hoyt on June 21, 2021 at 5:00 am
OH, REELY? AND HERE I THOUGHT IT BURNED BECAUSE OF GLOBAL WARMING CLIMATE CHANGE OFFENDING THE GODS OF SOCIALISM: California Will Now Fight Wildfires … by Trimming Back Forests. Apparently you […]
- THIS IS CNN: Don Lemon: ‘I don’t know’ that US sees black people as ‘fully human.’
“I don’t thi…by Ed Driscoll on June 21, 2021 at 3:45 am
THIS IS CNN: Don Lemon: ‘I don’t know’ that US sees black people as ‘fully human.’ “I don’t think America has seen enough people like me. I don’t think America intimately knows enough […]
- IS IT RACIST TO CONFRONT A SUICIDE BOMBER?
The independent inquiry into the Manchester Arena bombin…by Ed Driscoll on June 21, 2021 at 3:25 am
IS IT RACIST TO CONFRONT A SUICIDE BOMBER? The independent inquiry into the Manchester Arena bombing of May 2017, in which 22 pop fans were killed by an Islamist extremist, has published the first […]
- THE COST OF A LEFTIST MOVEMENT AIMED AT REMOVING TRUMP: Why cities can expect 2020’s violent crime …by Glenn Reynolds on June 21, 2021 at 2:00 am
THE COST OF A LEFTIST MOVEMENT AIMED AT REMOVING TRUMP: Why cities can expect 2020’s violent crime spike to last.
- OPEN THREAD: Make it special.by Glenn Reynolds on June 21, 2021 at 1:30 am
OPEN THREAD: Make it special.
- SPACE: Space tourism startup flies test balloon 20 miles high over Florida….by Glenn Reynolds on June 21, 2021 at 1:00 am
SPACE: Space tourism startup flies test balloon 20 miles high over Florida.
- NEWS YOU CAN USE: Particularly if you’re in the corporate boardroom and letting Twitter flamewars di…by Ed Driscoll on June 20, 2021 at 11:15 pm
NEWS YOU CAN USE: Particularly if you’re in the corporate boardroom and letting Twitter flamewars dictate company policy. Why, it’s like “Twitter sentiment is a Styrofoam iceberg. You may think […]
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War On Guns
- Intervenor Motion Filed in New York NRA Caseby David Codrea on June 18, 2021 at 9:13 pm
The motion, filed by NRA Board of Directors candidate by petition, Frank Tait, and member Mario Aguirre, president of Brock’s Gap Training Center, seeks to ensure that the membership is not held […]
- Persistence Pays Offby David Codrea on June 18, 2021 at 9:00 pm
Appellate court order is a win for gun owners, a loss for Nikki Fried - NICS entry alone NOT sufficient to deny carry license [More]Florida Carry shares some positive news about a gun owner who […]
- Surroundedby David Codrea on June 18, 2021 at 8:30 pm
As we enter into the last days of the most destructive legislative session in Oregon history, the pace of the destruction is not slowing. [More]Oregon Firearms Federation members are up to their […]
- Paybackby David Codrea on June 18, 2021 at 8:10 pm
Trump Endorses Lisa Murkowski’s GOP Challenger Kelly Tshibaka For 2022 [More]I've seen him endorse far too many squishes and outright enemies over the years.Good riddance if it works. Tshibaka […]
- How the Sausage is Madeby David Codrea on June 18, 2021 at 7:46 pm
LEAKED AUDIO OF SEN. JOE MANCHIN CALL WITH BILLIONAIRE DONORS PROVIDES RARE GLIMPSE OF DEALMAKING ON FILIBUSTER AND JANUARY 6 COMMISSION [More]This looks to me like someone is trying to discredit him […]
- No Recount Neededby David Codrea on June 18, 2021 at 7:37 pm
Smith & Wesson: Ammo shortage shows no sign of improving [More]That's one form of voting that can't be faked.
- About That 'Great Victory'...by David Codrea on June 18, 2021 at 7:01 pm
Biden Is Cracking Down On Guns Again With AR-15 Pistol Ban, And He’s Using Heller To Do It [More]Here's how.And more...[Via Mack H]
- Exit Strategyby David Codrea on June 18, 2021 at 6:49 pm
Pentagon to train departing service members to shun recruitment by 'anti-government' extremists [More]You know, like VCDL...[Via Jess]
- Settled Scienceby David Codrea on June 18, 2021 at 6:38 pm
Rabid rock fans looking to celebrate a return to normalcy by taking in Bruce Springsteen’s Broadway show later this month will be on the outside looking in if they’ve received the AstraZeneca […]
- Less is Moreby David Codrea on June 18, 2021 at 6:22 pm
Black Americans laud Juneteenth holiday, say more work ahead [More]Actually, doesn't another holiday for government trough-feeders mean less work?And just like with disarmament edicts, "it's not […]
David Yamane / Gun Culture 2.0
- Concealed Carry Revolution Book Updateby David Yamane on May 30, 2021 at 6:49 pm
It’s been a couple of weeks since I announced the availability of my small book on the history and current status of concealed carry in the United States. I picked a terrible time to launch the […]
- Shooting Lessons During and From COVID Timesby David Yamane on May 14, 2021 at 5:52 pm
Although I and my family have been fortunate not to have our health or finances disrupted too much by the COVID-19 pandemic, it definitely took a toll on my ability to travel for research and my own […]
- John Johnston Teaches “Stupid Human Tricks” with Gunsby David Yamane on May 13, 2021 at 8:25 pm
The day after I participated in The Complete Combatant’s Entry Level Pistol Essentials course in June 2020, I observed John Johnston of Citizens Defense Research teach his “Technical Handgun: […]
- Concealed Carry Revolution Book Available Nowby David Yamane on May 12, 2021 at 11:04 pm
Despite the profound significance of the issue, no comprehensive but concise history of concealed carry laws in the United States yet exists. Concealed Carry Revolution seeks to fill this gap. It is […]
- Entry Level Pistol Essentials Class with The Complete Combatantby David Yamane on May 1, 2021 at 12:00 pm
Pending availability of more systematic data, we have good anecdotal reason to believe that a substantial portion of the Great Gun Buying Spree of 2020+ was new gun owners. Training, or lack thereof, […]
- Double Trigger Alert: Feminist Assault Rifleby David Yamane on April 30, 2021 at 11:56 am
Yesterday I posted about finding a company to customize an AR lower receiver for my wife. Today let me tell you how that project turned out. As I was concocting my plan, I consulted — as I do with […]
- The (Purported) Masculinity Lessons of “Father and Gun”by David Yamane on April 29, 2021 at 5:48 pm
I recently signed up to receive Google Alerts for “gun owners” and “gun culture.” It has been interesting to see so much that is being written about these two topics that I would not be able […]
- Cerakote is Magic on a Custom Lower Receiverby David Yamane on April 29, 2021 at 12:28 pm
I attended the Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show for the one and only time in 2019. One thing that stood out to me was the number of customized (engraved and painted) guns on display. […]
- Trying to Keep Up With Permitless Carry Regimesby David Yamane on April 28, 2021 at 12:01 pm
The Dean of North Carolina Bloggers, John Richardson of No Lawyers Only Guns and Money, does a much better job of keeping up with America’s changing concealed carry laws than I do. In fairness to […]
- The History of Concealed Weapons Laws in the United States, Part 5: The Permitless Carry Eraby David Yamane on April 27, 2021 at 1:49 am
When I began this blog nearly 10 years ago, I had no idea that I would be talking about a new era of concealed carry in the United States. Shall issue was the thing. By March of 2017, however, I was […]
Reason.com
- Biden's Nominee to Head the ATF, Who Wants Congress to Ban 'Assault Weapons,' Says He Can't Define Themby Jacob Sullum on June 20, 2021 at 9:15 pm
David Chipman's obfuscation, like the president's vagueness, is aimed at concealing the illogic of targeting firearms based on their "military-style" appearance.
- City Building and Black Powerby Geoffrey Kabaservice on June 20, 2021 at 10:00 am
That time a civil rights activist teamed up with Richard Nixon to build a black-run town in rural North Carolina
- Joe Biden and the E.U. Move To Lift Trump's Food Tariffsby Baylen Linnekin on June 19, 2021 at 12:30 pm
Trade news worth celebrating with a fine French wine.
- What Free Market Health Care Would Actually Look Likeby John Osterhoudt on June 19, 2021 at 10:00 am
Dr. Lee Gross' direct primary care practice takes the complexity and unaffordability out of health care.
- New York City's Mayoral Reality Checkby Matt Welch on June 18, 2021 at 8:51 pm
Gotham voters are trending toward candidates who acknowledge that violent crime is up, and that school closures were terrible.
- Gov. Greg Abbott Will Reportedly Separate Families and Throw Some Undocumented Migrants in Prisonby Billy Binion on June 18, 2021 at 6:10 pm
In 2018, the Republican said family separations were "tragic and heart-rending."
- PRIME Cuts: Bill Would Slaughter Federal Regs on Small Meat Processorsby Ella Lubell on June 18, 2021 at 5:52 pm
COVID-19 has exposed the problems of a centralized food supply and built momentum for sweeping deregulation of the meat industry.
- It's Time for Television To Get Super Weird for the Summerby Glenn Garvin on June 18, 2021 at 5:00 pm
Two shows offer two different versions of hell, one more literal than the other.
- Ohio Considers Ban on Vaccine Requirements in Schools and Private Businessesby Ella Lubell on June 18, 2021 at 3:12 pm
It's not "freedom" to tell business owners they have to let unvaccinated people onto their premises.
- Juneteenth Is a Good Holiday. Of Course the Government Is Screwing It Up.by Eric Boehm on June 18, 2021 at 1:55 pm
Yet more evidence that we are ruled by incompetents.
John Lott\’s War On Guns
- The Washington Post is not a "news" outlet, they are purely an opinion sheetby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on May 9, 2021 at 5:00 am
Why is the Washington Post considered a "news" outlet? From today's fawning piece on Rep Liz Cheney. It is filled with comments like this: "Should the Republican Party continue to defend Trump's […]
- Cancel culture run amok. If you disagree, destroy their career. "Maryland to investigate Derek Chauvin defense witness' time as state's chief medical examiner"by noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on April 25, 2021 at 6:42 pm
Dr. David Fowler testified Floyd's main cause of death was due to blockage of arteries, enlarged heart, drugs. As someone who watched the trial, I thought that Fowler was the most honest and accurate […]
- Biden wants a 43.4% Capital Gains Taxby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on April 24, 2021 at 7:51 pm
It will be over 55% if you live in NY, Calif. Inflation makes it worse, and can easily result in negative investment returns. Say inflation is 100% over 20 yrs & your house increases in price […]
- Fox News: Biden 'praying' Chauvin jury reaches 'right verdict,' calling case 'overwhelming' President offered support in Monday call with George Floyd familyby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on April 20, 2021 at 7:30 pm
Look at how the main stream media reacts differently to Trump making comments on the legal process versus Biden. From Fox News:As the nation awaits a verdict by the jury in the trial of former […]
- Politico: "In 2018, Diplomats Warned of Risky Coronavirus Experiments in a Wuhan Lab. No One Listened"by noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on March 22, 2021 at 2:10 am
More evidence that the Coronavirus came from a Wuhan lab. From Politico: On January 15, in its last days, President Donald Trump’s State Department put out a statement with serious claims about […]
- The Washington Post grossly misquotes Trump's conversation with the Georgia Secretary of Stateby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on March 16, 2021 at 10:39 pm
Washington Post admits it misquoted Trump's call to Georgia elections investigator when newly released recording revealed he DIDN'T urge her to 'find the fraud.' Trump DIDN'T say she'd be 'a national […]
- Democrats refuse to work with Republican members of Congress who questioned election, but did Republicans do that in 2017 and 2018?by noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on March 15, 2021 at 5:12 am
NBC News headline: "House Democrats draw the line: No bipartisan cooperation with Republicans who questioned the election"Freshman Rep. Jake Auchincloss, a Democrat, has begun turning to an […]
- Senator Joe Manchin is largely into symbolism about being a moderateby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on February 19, 2021 at 12:38 am
The 50-50 split in the Senate all depends on Manchin, but he is largely into symbolism about being a moderate. When his vote makes a difference he always votes with his party. Manchin makes all […]
- 131,000 people of the 220,000 deaths that were classified as Coronavirus deaths already had life ending diseasesby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on February 13, 2021 at 9:29 pm
The Coronavirus is rarely the actual cause of death among patients who are classified as Coronavirus deaths. Video from OAN is available here.
- Biden WH reportedly screening press secretary's briefing questionsby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on February 2, 2021 at 5:17 pm
From Fox News:A new, eyebrow-raising report suggests the White House communications team has attempted to screen questions for press secretary Jen Psaki in advance of daily briefings, as media […]
Firearms Policy Coalition
- BREAKING: FPC Files Motion for Injunction in Lawsuit Challenging AB 286, Nevada’s Expansive Ban on Self-Built Firearms, Partsby Firearms Policy Coalition on June 19, 2021 at 12:37 am
RENO, NV (June 18, 2021) — Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) filed a motion for preliminary injunction in its federal Second Amendment lawsuit challenging Nevada’s unconstitutional statutes […]
- FPC Daily 2A Legal Update - 6/17/21by Firearms Policy Coalition on June 18, 2021 at 11:10 pm
Updates in NYC Carry License Appeals, 3D Printing and Under-21 Handgun Sale Cases in Today's FPC Daily 2A Legal Update 6/17/21
- FPC Daily 2A Legal Update - 6/16/21by Firearms Policy Coalition on June 17, 2021 at 12:45 am
Update in Florida Preemption and Maryland "Ghost Gun" Cases in Today's FPC Daily 2A Legal Update 6/16/21
- FPC Applauds Texas Governor Greg Abbott for Signing HB 1927, Enacting “Constitutional Carry” in the Lone Star Stateby Firearms Policy Coalition on June 16, 2021 at 11:03 pm
AUSTIN, TX (June 16, 2021) — Today, Firearms Policy Coalition announced that Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed the FPC-supported H.B. 1927 into law, enacting “constitutional carry” (i.e., […]
- BREAKING: California Files Reply Brief Urging Stay of Miller “Assault Weapon” Ban Injunction; 22 States File Brief Supporting Injunction, Opposing Stayby Firearms Policy Coalition on June 16, 2021 at 5:22 pm
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (June 16, 2021) — This morning, California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a reply brief in support of the State’s “emergency” motion to stay enforcement of the injunction […]
- FPC Daily 2A Legal Update - 6/15/21by Firearms Policy Coalition on June 16, 2021 at 12:02 am
Update in Georgia Liability Case in Today's FPC Daily 2A Legal Update 6/15/21
- BREAKING: FPC Files Opposition to California’s Motion to Stay the Injunction in Miller “Assault Weapon” Lawsuitby Firearms Policy Coalition on June 15, 2021 at 5:27 pm
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (June 15, 2021) — This morning, counsel for Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) filed an opposition to the State’s “emergency” motion to stay enforcement of the judgment in […]
- FPC Daily 2A Legal Update - 6/14/21by Firearms Policy Coalition on June 15, 2021 at 12:32 am
Updates in Lawsuits from California, Illinois, and Rhode Island in Today's FPC Daily 2A Legal Update 6/14/21
- Consent Decree Entered in FPC Second Amendment Lawsuit Against Wake County, NC Sheriffby Firearms Policy Coalition on June 14, 2021 at 8:10 pm
RALEIGH, NC (June 14, 2021) — Today, FPC announced the entry of a consent decree, pending approval from Federal District Court Judge Louise Flanagan of the Eastern District of North Carolina, in […]
- FPC Daily 2A Legal Update - 6/11/21by Firearms Policy Coalition on June 12, 2021 at 1:18 am
Updates in 3D printing and Liability Cases in Today's FPC Daily 2A Legal Update 6/11/21
The Truth About Guns
- Service Review: Armslist’s New Pay To Play Premium Personal Serviceby Travis Pike on June 20, 2021 at 6:00 pm
Armslist, everyone’s favorite 2A-friendly Craig’slist alternative, has gone pay for play. Armslist has long had premium accounts aimed at dealers looking to advertise their wares. However, […]
- ‘I’m A Gun Owner But…’: Joe Walsh Backs Fred Guttenberg’s Launch Of ‘Dads For Gun Safety’by Beth Baumann on June 20, 2021 at 3:00 pm
On Friday, former congressman turned failed presidential candidate Joe Walsh (R) announced that he’s backing Parkland father Fred Guttenberg’s launch of “Dads for Gun Safety.” The timing of […]
- Betting on the Court’s Courage to Defeat the ATF’s Proposed AR-15 Pistol Brace Banby Dan Zimmerman on June 20, 2021 at 1:00 pm
It’s not certain what a court faithful to the law can do to block the proposed rule on stabilizing braces, short of striking down the NFA on the grounds that its per-firearm $200 tax in 1934 […]
- Man Shoots Himself in the Face After Hot Brass Ejected Into His Shirt [VIDEO]by Dan Zimmerman on June 19, 2021 at 8:00 pm
If you shoot often at all, especially at an indoor range, you’ve probably experienced it. A hot empty case ejects from your pistol, bounces off the lane divider and right back at you. Sometimes it […]
- It’s Important to Counter Media-Driven ‘Assault Weapon’ Misinformation Whenever We Canby Travis Pike on June 19, 2021 at 6:00 pm
Reading the letters to the editor of mainstream media outlets is a great way to highlight the fact that a large portion of the population consumes and falls for fall for their narratives. This gets […]
- Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Introduces a Bill to Abolish The ATFby Beth Baumann on June 19, 2021 at 3:00 pm
Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) on Thursday introduce House Resolution 3960, known as the “Brian A. Terry Memorial Eliminate the ATF Act.” The goal of the legislation is to abolish […]
- OMG! Open Carry is Legal and I Saw Someone Actually Doing It! OMG!by Dan Zimmerman on June 19, 2021 at 1:00 pm
I have no idea if this guy is stable or mentally ill. Is he bothered by the heat and have a short fuse today? What if someone makes him mad and he has poor impulse control? I’m not willing to risk […]
- Gun Meme of the Day: John Wick Pays the Tab Editionby Jeremy S. on June 18, 2021 at 11:00 pm
For whatever reason this one really cracks me up. Valhalla Wear’s Instagram feed is full of solid memes. Continue reading Gun Meme of the Day: John Wick Pays the Tab Edition at The Truth About […]
- Smith & Wesson Announces The New M&P Spec Series Kitby Staff Writer on June 18, 2021 at 9:00 pm
From Smith & Wesson . . . Smith & Wesson announced today that it has released a new, M&P Spec Series Kit, complete with an exclusive M&P9 M2.0 OR Full Size Spec Series pistol and […]
- Good Guy With a Gun Mistakenly Shot and Killed By Phoenix Police [VIDEO]by John Boch on June 18, 2021 at 7:00 pm
A recent officer-involved-shooting in Phoenix presents a host of lessons we can all learn from. A responding police officer there mistakenly shot a good guy with a gun as he held a pair of […]