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- 12GA PAN Disrupter In Slow Motion (It’s NOT a shotgun)by Nicholas C on June 5, 2023 at 6:00 pm
Having done some slow-motion studies of firearms with my Chronos 1.4 highspeed camera, my friend reached out to me asking if I would be willing to help him film his unit’s PAN Disrupter in slow […]
- Strike Industries Distributing Hyperion Armor RF2/Level III+ Platesby Nic L on June 5, 2023 at 5:00 pm
If you’re reading this, you’re most likely a shooter. Either that or you’re a politician looking for reasons to ban items that keep people alive. Assuming you’re the former, that means that […]
- New Triumph HD Binoculars From Vortex Opticsby Daniel Y on June 5, 2023 at 3:00 pm
Vortex Optics has added a new member to their family of binoculars. The new Triumph HD 10×42 is an HD model at an affordable price point. Let’s take a closer look at the specifications and […]
- Upgrading the Classic Rhodesian FAL Rifle: Is it Worth It?by James Reeves on June 5, 2023 at 2:00 pm
In this video, James Reeves takes a look at the DSA Bush Tracker FAL rifle, a modern take on the classic FN FAL. We compare the accuracy of the standard 21″ barrel FAL to a modified version with an […]
- TFB Weekly Web Deals 53: Can You Ever Have Enough?by Luke C. on June 5, 2023 at 1:00 pm
Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 53! This week’s selection of deals is expected to be fairly standard since we’re in between the usual big sales. However, there are still some great deals to be […]
- TFB Armorer’s Bench: Installing a Dlah Designs Flush Optics Plateby Sam.S on June 4, 2023 at 12:00 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. In this article, I decided to go over […]
- SILENCER SATURDAY #281: Let It Flow Through You – HUXWRX FLOW 762 Tiby Pete on June 3, 2023 at 10:04 pm
Good afternoon everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the new YHM Turbo T3 5.56 rifle suppressor. We paused the series last […]
- TFB Review: The Vortex Strike Eagle 1-8×24 FFP Riflescopeby Nic L on June 3, 2023 at 12:00 am
If you’ve ever wanted to see things with no magnification, then see things with more magnification, then an LPVO might be for you. The low power variable optic has exploded in popularity over the […]
- POTD: AI AXSR – Navy SEALS in SOFEX Orion 23by Eric B on June 2, 2023 at 11:30 pm
Welcome to another Photo Of The Day! Today’s selection features the courage and sacrifice of soldiers around the world, the brave men and women who risk their lives to defend their countries and […]
- Friday Night Lights: NVEC Inc. ATILLA-200 Laser/Illuminator – Early GWOT FULL POWER!!by Nicholas C on June 2, 2023 at 11:00 pm
Welcome back to another article in our weekly Friday Night Lights series. Last week we took a look at a long-since-discontinued cooled thermal imager called the FLIR SeeSpotIII. Well, today we take a […]
Greg Ellifritz / Active Response Training
- The Need to SEEby Greg Ellifritz on June 5, 2023 at 10:00 am
One of the biggest mistakes I see my students make is trading a good tactical position for a position that offers better visibility instead. It’s nice to be able to see what’s going on, but […]
- Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 2, 2023by Greg Ellifritz on June 2, 2023 at 10:30 am
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Optics Versus Irons on Pistols The irons vs. optics debate. 3 Things To Know About […]
- Free Books- Part 274by Greg Ellifritz on June 1, 2023 at 4:10 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 […]
- Breaking Auto Glass- The Right Tool for the Job.by Greg Ellifritz on May 31, 2023 at 10:35 am
*This is a guest post from my friend Jonathan Willis. I’ve trained with Jonathan for more than a decade now. He is a retired paramedic and fire officer who currently teaches classes for Gunset […]
- Seven Things You Don’t Know About Body Armorby Greg Ellifritz on May 29, 2023 at 11:00 am
Written by: Greg Ellifritz My friend John Johnston (host of the excellent radio program Ballistic Radio) suggested that I write an article about body armor and fitness. He was doing some PT while […]
- Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 26, 2023by Greg Ellifritz on May 26, 2023 at 10:13 am
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The Human Factor: John Hearne Discusses Building Better Survivors My buddy John Hearne […]
- Bad Decisionsby Greg Ellifritz on May 25, 2023 at 10:21 am
The news article below got me thinking of some things. Read it and we’ll discuss some of the implications. ExxonMobil sued over clerk who locked door in Detroit gas station shooting In […]
- The “Confidence Gap” and How it Relates to Trainingby Greg Ellifritz on May 23, 2023 at 10:20 am
Written by: Greg Ellifritz I was recently reading a very interesting article titled “The Confidence Gap.” The article described how in general, women had far less self-confidence than men. […]
- Shooting Drill- Speed Strip Rolling Thunderby Greg Ellifritz on May 22, 2023 at 10:26 am
Last weekend I taught a snub revolver class in Delaware, Ohio. As a way to test students’ proficiency and put students under a bit of stress, I adapted everyone’s favorite shotgun drill […]
- Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 19, 2023by Greg Ellifritz on May 19, 2023 at 9:50 am
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. LEARN TO LOVE THAT RUSH | Inoculate Yourself From STRESS Stress inoculation is an […]
American Rifleman
- All-Around Excellence: Leupold’s 2-10X Mark 5HDon June 5, 2023 at 1:00 pm
Leupold & Stevens can claim credit for a number of the optics industry’s most transformative innovations, and, as a result, the Oregon-based company has had an outsized influence on the state […]
- 100 Years Of The American Riflemanon June 5, 2023 at 12:00 pm
In July 2023, American Rifleman celebrates 100 years of continuous publication under its current name. In that time, we’ve borne witness to the American Century, comprised of historic conflicts, […]
- The Armed Citizen® June 5, 2023on June 5, 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.
- The Glock 17 Pistol: American Rifleman's Original Reviewon June 4, 2023 at 1:00 pm
In the May 1986 issue of American Rifleman, Technical Editor Pete Dickey took an early look at the then-new Glock 17 and dispelled many of the common myths surrounding the revolutionary pistol at the […]
- Preview: Fisher Cerakote Bullet Penon June 4, 2023 at 12:00 pm
Fisher Space Pen, manufacturer of the original zero-G astronaut pen, is now offering its 400-series Bullet Pen in a number of Cerakote exterior finishes.
- The Kuhnhausen Legacyon June 4, 2023 at 12:00 pm
In 2022, Jerry Kuhnhausen passed away in Idaho at age 85, having just updated the Mauser shop manual. From 1984 to 2021, Kuhnhausen wrote 12 gunsmithing shop manuals and produced three DVDs, […]
- Loading Bench: The Marlin Model 444 & Its Cartridgeon June 3, 2023 at 1:00 pm
Layne Simpson explores a commemorative Marlin lever action, covering the gun, its history and details on a .444-cal. cartridge that also includes handloading information and accuracy potential of the […]
- New For 2023: Smith & Wesson M&P 10 mm Performance Center Editionon June 3, 2023 at 12:00 pm
Smith & Wesson is building on its new M&P 10 mm handgun line-up with an all new Performance Center-enhanced model.
- Preview: The Complete Book Of Tokarev Pistolson June 3, 2023 at 12:00 pm
It’s one of the most common military-surplus pistols seen on the market, but behind the Tokarev is a rich, fascinating history that stretches back to the early decades of the Soviet Union.
- Gun Of The Week: Browning A5 Wicked Wingon June 2, 2023 at 1:00 pm
Watch American Rifleman staff on the range this week to learn about an iconic Browning shotgun, but this one is dressed specifically for the modern era, wearing synthetic furniture, covered by a […]
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 […]
- Introducing: LiveFire (Mobil App)by michael seeklander on June 22, 2021 at 6:45 pm
So let me tell you a story. About a year ago a buddy of mine approached me and told me he had been in a conversation with two app designers that were on to something big in the firearms training […]
- 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 […]
Precision Rifle Blog
- What The Pros Use 2023 & Top Shooter Spotlightsby Cal on June 4, 2023 at 11:21 pm
Exciting news about an updated version of the popular “What The Pros Use” series! Plus, a new series of articles are in the works that will take a deep dive with several of the top shooters who […]
- Sneak Peek of Bryan Litz’s New Book: Volume III of Modern Advancements in Long Range Shootingby Cal on August 14, 2022 at 3:45 pm
Bryan Litz and the team from Applied Ballistics have released another book packed with their latest research projects and findings related to long-range shooting. This new book is the 3rd Volume in […]
- Precision Rifle Podcasts – 4 Podcasts Hosted by Top 10 Shootersby Cal on July 4, 2022 at 10:59 pm
Have you ever been at a match, and you saw a shooter there you respect – and you wished you could see what was going on in his head? What does he think about before a stage? What is he thinking […]
- PRB’s New 100-Yard Underground Rangeby Cal on December 27, 2021 at 11:01 pm
I need your help! I’m excited to share the details of a 100-yard underground range I’ve been building where I’ll be able to experiment in a fully controlled environment. I’ve already […]
- Finally!!! Long-Range Gear at Amazon Shipping Speedsby Cal on November 24, 2021 at 10:51 pm
This quick post is a little different than most of my content, but I wanted to pass along something I personally found exciting. It’s not technical, but it’s helpful! The convenience and speed of […]
- Best Rifle Ammo for the Money – 19 Brands Tested!by Cal on November 17, 2021 at 11:20 pm
This article takes all of the performance data collected from my massive ammo test based on 1,000+ rounds of live fire and shows us what the best rifle ammo for the money is. It takes the hit […]
- 6.5 Creedmoor Ammo Test Summary: Hit Probability At Long-Rangeby Cal on October 30, 2021 at 9:35 pm
If you only read one article in this series, MAKE IT THIS ONE! This article takes all the data collected over months of live-fire research and sums it all up by ranking each type of ammo by hit […]
- 6.5 Creedmoor Ammo Test Part 5: Live-Fire Group Sizes & Precisionby Cal on October 27, 2021 at 10:26 pm
Welcome to Part 5 of the results from my massive 6.5 Creedmoor ammo field test! This article will cover the results from over 150 five-shot groups that I fired. There were 760 shots for record, which […]
- 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. […]
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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 #901: A Magician’s Secrets for Becoming More Commanding, Convincing, And Charismaticon June 5, 2023 at 3:10 pm
To be successful at their craft, magicians must possess the well-honed technical skills to pull off their mystifying tricks and clever sleights of hand. But as magician Steve Cohen observes, they […]
- Skill of the Week: Recognize What Drowning Really Looks Likeon June 4, 2023 at 3:05 pm
What drowning REALLY looks like; don't miss these 10 "quieter" signs of someone who's drowning.
- Sunday Firesides: Your Rival Is Equally Humanon June 4, 2023 at 3:50 am
You want to make your move. Launch your idea. Throw your hat in the ring. But your competitors look awfully intimidating. They got there first. They own that space. And if their social media […]
- Odds & Ends: June 2, 2023on June 2, 2023 at 5:03 pm
Reading Notes on Alexis de Tocqueville's Democracy in America. Democracy in America was written nearly 200 years ago, but Tocqueville's insights about America still seem fresh and relevant […]
- 14 Attributes of Greatnesson June 1, 2023 at 3:16 pm
In the mid-1980s, David Hemery set out to answer a burning question: "What makes a winner?" Hemery was a winner himself, having taken the gold in the 400-meter hurdles at the 1968 Olympics. He was […]
- Podcast #900: The Myths and Truths Around Suicideon May 31, 2023 at 3:08 pm
You might think we're heading into a low time of year for suicides because they peak during the cold, dark months of winter. But, in fact, suicide peaks during the spring and early summer. This is […]
- Podcast #899: The Essential Guide to Getting Promotedon May 29, 2023 at 11:00 pm
Have you been languishing in the same role at work, frustrated that you haven't been promoted to a higher position with more pay and different responsibilities? My guest can help you level up in […]
- Skill of the Week: Light a Charcoal Grillon May 28, 2023 at 4:26 pm
Learn to light your charcoal grill using one of these two methods.
Gun Culture
Instapundit
- AN ACQUAINTANCE COMMENTS: “I’ve noticed the NYT has run almost daily articles for some time now aby Glenn Reynolds on June 5, 2023 at 9:01 pm
AN ACQUAINTANCE COMMENTS: “I’ve noticed the NYT has run almost daily articles for some time now attacking the legitimacy of the Supreme Court. It is amazing how they can’t see the […]
- FIGHT THE POWER: Gun Rights Orgs Do Battle With the Administrative State’s Anti-Gun Overreach.by Glenn Reynolds on June 5, 2023 at 9:00 pm
FIGHT THE POWER: Gun Rights Orgs Do Battle With the Administrative State’s Anti-Gun Overreach. It is, of course, utterly inappropriate, unconstitutional, essentially criminal for the Administrative […]
- STOP, I ALREADY PLAN ON VOTING FOR HIM: Comey Warns Trump Might Use the Constitution Against Him andby Stephen Green on June 5, 2023 at 8:19 pm
STOP, I ALREADY PLAN ON VOTING FOR HIM: Comey Warns Trump Might Use the Constitution Against Him and His Corrupt Friends.
- SOUNDS HARAM: Your Next International Flight Could Be Powered by Pig Fat Biodiesel. I guess it mby Glenn Reynolds on June 5, 2023 at 8:00 pm
SOUNDS HARAM: Your Next International Flight Could Be Powered by Pig Fat Biodiesel. I guess it might deter hijackings. . . .
- THE FIELD ISN’T YET COMPLETE: ‘The Guy’s Got Balls’: Meet The Little-Known Governor Who’s Exby Stephen Green on June 5, 2023 at 7:48 pm
THE FIELD ISN’T YET COMPLETE: ‘The Guy’s Got Balls’: Meet The Little-Known Governor Who’s Expected To Jump Into The 2024 Presidential Race.
- UKRAINE WAR: Go Home, Everybody, Russia Already Countered the Counteroffensive. “The most interestinby Stephen Green on June 5, 2023 at 7:17 pm
UKRAINE WAR: Go Home, Everybody, Russia Already Countered the Counteroffensive. “The most interesting news might be the action going on around — and I do mean around — the pile of rubble once […]
- JUST AS PEOPLE ARE TALKING ABOUT REVISITING NEW YORK TIMES V. SULLIVAN, WE GET A LIBEL CASE OUT OF Aby Glenn Reynolds on June 5, 2023 at 7:06 pm
JUST AS PEOPLE ARE TALKING ABOUT REVISITING NEW YORK TIMES V. SULLIVAN, WE GET A LIBEL CASE OUT OF ALABAMA: NEW YORK TIMES ATTEMPTS TO BACKTRACK ON REPORTING THAT ALABAMA PLAYER KAI SPEARS WAS AT […]
- READER FAVORITE: KDG Hand Grip Strengthener 2 Pack. #CommissionEarnedby Helen Smith on June 5, 2023 at 7:02 pm
READER FAVORITE: KDG Hand Grip Strengthener 2 Pack. #CommissionEarned
- CHANGE: Enforcers of China’s One-Child Policy Are Now Cajoling People to Have Three. Using coerby Stephen Green on June 5, 2023 at 6:46 pm
CHANGE: Enforcers of China’s One-Child Policy Are Now Cajoling People to Have Three. Using coercion and fines, China was adept at preventing couples from having children during the decades of its […]
- WELL, GOOD: Personalizing prostate cancer screening may improve the accuracy of detection.by Glenn Reynolds on June 5, 2023 at 6:30 pm
WELL, GOOD: Personalizing prostate cancer screening may improve the accuracy of detection.
NRA
- Thank Your State Sen. Drew Springer For Passing Legislation to Strengthen Texas' State Firearms Preemption Lawon June 5, 2023 at 7:53 pm
- Thank Your State Rep. Carrie Isaac For Passing Legislation to Strengthen Texas' State Firearms Preemption Lawon June 5, 2023 at 7:46 pm
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- Thank Your State Sen. Bryan Hughes For Passing Legislation to Clarify Texas Law For Legal Gun Carrierson June 5, 2023 at 7:37 pm
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- Thank Your State Rep. Cole Hefner For Passing Legislation to Clarify Texas Law For Legal Gun Carrierson June 5, 2023 at 7:33 pm
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- Colorado - URGENT ACTION ALERT: Defend Your Second Amendment Rights in Broomfield City!on June 5, 2023 at 7:03 pm
Next Tuesday, June 13, the Broomfield City Council will vote on two deeply concerning ordinances, Ord. 2189 and 2192, which further restrict your rights and undermine your ability to exercise your […]
- Delaware: Committee Hearing Gun-Free Zone Expansion Billson June 5, 2023 at 6:35 pm
On Wednesday, the House Administration Committee will hear House Bills 201 and 202, to increase arbitrary boundaries in which law-abiding citizens are left defenseless.
- Thank Your State Sen. Charles Schwertner for Passing Legislation to Protect Gun Buyer Privacyon June 5, 2023 at 5:51 pm
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- Thank Your State Rep. Matt Schaefer for Passing Legislation to Protect Gun Buyer Privacyon June 5, 2023 at 5:45 pm
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- Is This What Help Looks Like in Chicago?on June 5, 2023 at 5:32 pm
Chicago, desperate to do something to try to diminish the violent crime that is ravaging the city, has turned to programs that are not your traditional law enforcement approach to try to help stem […]
- Study: Restrictive Gun Control Laws “Unlikely” to Solve Problem of Youth Gun Violenceon June 5, 2023 at 5:14 pm
A first of its kind study published in late May in the American Medical Association’s JAMA Network Open concluded that community-level “social vulnerability” factors like poverty, […]
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
- TL:DR on Firearms Classes Taught Me Very Different Lessons than Harel Shapira Blog Postby David Yamane on June 1, 2023 at 11:58 am
On my “Light Over Heat” YouTube channel this week, I discuss sociologist Harel Shapira’s opinion essay, “Firearms Taught Me, and America, a Very Dangerous Lesson,” published in the New York […]
- Firearms Classes Taught Me Very Different Lessons than Harel Shapira Learned in His Studyby David Yamane on May 31, 2023 at 3:00 pm
On my “Light Over Heat” YouTube channel this week, I discuss sociologist Harel Shapira’s opinion essay, “Firearms Taught Me, and America, a Very Dangerous Lesson,” published in the New York […]
- The Road Ahead – 2023by David Yamane on May 27, 2023 at 1:37 pm
NOTE: Reposted from my Gun Curious blog, as of possible interest to readers here. I’ve had some personal and professional setbacks so far in 2023, but I’ve also had some amazing opportunities to […]
- The 11th Blogiversary of Gun Culture 2.0by David Yamane on May 23, 2023 at 4:38 am
“For the first 42 years of life, I had never even handled a real gun, much less shot one.” David Yamane, “Getting Into Gun Culture 2.0,” 22 May 2012 So read the first line of my first post on […]
- Show Don’t Tell – Preaching the Gospel of Gun Owner Normalityby David Yamane on May 17, 2023 at 2:29 pm
My life is so much better when I don’t have to engage the gun issue in America; I don’t know why I continue doing this to myself. Some days I think it is just the sunk costs of having spent 12 […]
- Logging My Decade Wandering Around American Gun Culture (2011-Present) (Updated May 2023)by David Yamane on May 16, 2023 at 5:23 pm
I have been wandering around American gun culture for almost over a decade now, from the first time I shot a gun back in January 2011 to the N-th time I have gone shooting just this morning earlier […]
- The Law of Self-Defense is an Essential But Low Standardby David Yamane on May 12, 2023 at 1:00 pm
I’ve recently been criticizing gun control advocacy organizations and gun owners for promoting the idea that people can/should “shoot first and ask questions later.” Many gun owners responded […]
- “Shoot First and Ask Questions Later” is Garbage (Light Over Heat #50)by David Yamane on May 10, 2023 at 3:00 pm
This week on my “Light Over Heat” YouTube channel, I address the idea that people can or should “shoot first and ask questions later.” It’s sad that I have to point out that this is […]
- Why I Almost Abandoned My Effort to Bring Light and Turn Down the Heat on Guns (Light Over Heat #49)by David Yamane on May 3, 2023 at 3:00 pm
What was supposed to be a brief hiatus from my “Light Over Heat” YouTube channel almost became permanent. This video explains why. A lot of it had to do with my feeling like I was talking into a […]
- Results of a Busier Than Normal Week Speaking to the Media about Gunsby David Yamane on May 1, 2023 at 1:21 pm
I have come to accept that journalists do not contact me unless something is going wrong with guns in America. After all, “79.9 Million Gun Owners Don’t Shoot Anyone” and “399.9 Million Guns […]
Reason.com
- Should Libertarians Be Noncombatants in the Pride Wars?by Matt Welch on June 5, 2023 at 8:26 pm
Plus: A listener question considers the pros and cons of the libertarian focus on political processes rather than political results.
- NYC's Child Protection Agency Lobbying To Weaken Parents' Rights Billby Emma Camp on June 5, 2023 at 7:45 pm
A bill advancing the New York State Assembly would require child welfare agents to inform parents of their legal rights when beginning an investigation of child abuse or neglect.
- A Connecticut Couple Challenges Warrantless Surveillance of Their Property by Camera-Carrying Bearsby Jacob Sullum on June 5, 2023 at 7:25 pm
The lawsuit looks iffy in light of the Supreme Court's "open fields" doctrine.
- The New York Times Thinks Preempting Local Control Is Bad—When Republicans Do Itby Christian Britschgi on June 5, 2023 at 6:05 pm
The paper's editorial board is happy to endorse the centralization of decision making when it supports their liberal policy preferences.
- Michigan Supreme Court To Decide If Government Can Warrantlessly Spy on You With Dronesby Joe Lancaster on June 5, 2023 at 5:05 pm
The state court of appeals held previously that unconstitutionally collected evidence could still be used for civil enforcement.
- Monday Open Threadby Eugene Volokh on June 5, 2023 at 4:24 pm
The post Monday Open Thread appeared first on Reason.com.
- Someone Trying to Vanish My Article About People Trying to Vanish Articlesby Eugene Volokh on June 5, 2023 at 4:17 pm
In 2021, I published Shenanigans (Internet Takedown Edition) in the Utah Law Review; the article is about people using various schemes—some of which included forgeries and frauds—to get […]
- The Hidden Life of Law School Adjuncts: Teaching Temps, Indispensable Instructors, Underappreciated Cash Cows, or Something Else?by Eugene Volokh on June 5, 2023 at 3:41 pm
That's the title of a new piece that Markus Funk,* Andrew S. Boutros,** and I*** have forthcoming in the Texas Law Review Online Edition. You can read it in PDF, or below; we still have plenty of […]
- S. Ct. Will Decide "TRUMP TOO SMALL" Trademark / First Amendment Caseby Eugene Volokh on June 5, 2023 at 3:22 pm
The question: Does the First Amendment allow content-based but viewpoint-neutral restrictions on which trademarks may be registered—here, a restriction on marks that "[c]onsist[] of or comprise[] a […]
- Some "Classified" Podcastsby David Bernstein on June 5, 2023 at 2:41 pm
Have a road trip coming up? Here are some podcasts I did for my book Classified.
John Lott\’s War On Guns
- Failed Environmental Doomsday Predictionsby noreply@blogger.com (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 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 […]
- Biden Pushes to end the filibuster to get, Senator Jon Tester is sympatheticby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on December 17, 2021 at 3:43 am
If the Republicans who worry about vote fraud are anti-democratic, virtually the entire world is anti-democratic.President Biden held private talks with a cadre of Senate Democrats on Thursday […]
- Is the frequency of tornadoes increasing because of "climate change"? No.by noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on December 13, 2021 at 5:30 am
Biden & others who blame the recent deaths from tornados on climate change should look seriously at the work from the National Weather Service."After removing non-meteorological factors, the […]
- Biden draws line in sand over Taiwan. Does anyone think that China will stop violating Taiwanese territorial space?by noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on December 5, 2021 at 12:48 am
From NewsMax:"Any move by China to invade Taiwan would have "terrible consequences," U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Friday, adding that he hoped Chinese leaders would think very […]
Firearms Policy Coalition
- FPC Files Reply Brief in Lawsuit Challenging California Magazine Banby Firearms Policy Coalition on June 1, 2023 at 6:58 pm
SACRAMENTO, CA (June 1, 2023) – Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced today that it has filed a reply in support of its motion for summary judgment in its lawsuit challenging California’s ban […]
- FPC Statement Regarding Membershipby Firearms Policy Coalition on May 30, 2023 at 10:55 pm
LAS VEGAS, NV (May 30, 2023) — Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) issued a statement regarding membership:
- Fifth Circuit Clarifies that its Injunction Against ATF Pistol Brace Rule Covers FPC’s Membersby Firearms Policy Coalition on May 26, 2023 at 8:05 pm
NEW ORLEANS, LA (May 26, 2023) — Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) released a statement on the Fifth Circuit’s Order clarifying that the Injunction Pending Appeal in Mock v. Garland applies […]
- FPC Files Motion for Preliminary Injunction in Lawsuit Challenging Onerous Maryland Carry Restrictionsby Firearms Policy Coalition on May 25, 2023 at 5:16 pm
BALTIMORE, MD (May 25, 2023) – Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced today that it has filed a motion for preliminary injunction in its lawsuit challenging multiple elements of […]
- FPC Secures Injunction Against ATF Pistol Brace Rule, Will Seek Clarification on Scope of Rulingby Firearms Policy Coalition on May 23, 2023 at 6:08 pm
NEW ORLEANS, LA (May 23, 2023) — Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) released a statement on the Fifth Circuit’s Order granting an Injunction Pending Appeal in Mock v. Garland, FPC and FPC […]
- FPC Releases Statement on Advancement of Anti-Rights Legislation in California Legislatureby Firearms Policy Coalition on May 23, 2023 at 12:05 am
Sacramento, CA (May 22, 2023) — Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) released a statement on the California Legislature’s gun control agenda following the Senate and Assembly Appropriations […]
- Nevada Governor Lombardo Vetoes Gun Control Bills, Cites FPC Legal Cases as Reasonby Firearms Policy Coalition on May 18, 2023 at 5:48 pm
CARSON CITY, NV (May 18, 2023) — Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo vetoed AB354 and AB355, which would have restricted residents’ ability to […]
- FPC Challenges Onerous Maryland Gun Control Legislation in New Lawsuitby Firearms Policy Coalition on May 17, 2023 at 1:07 am
BALTIMORE, MD (May 16, 2023) – On the same day it secured a preliminary injunction against numerous restrictions on the right to bear arms in New Jersey, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced […]
- FPC WIN: Court Issues Preliminary Injunction in FPC Case Against New Jersey Restrictions on Bearing Armsby Firearms Policy Coalition on May 16, 2023 at 6:56 pm
CAMDEN, NJ (May 16, 2023) – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the successful acquisition of a preliminary injunction against multiple aspects of the New Jersey gun control law passed […]
- FPC Statement on Rep. Moskowitz Introducing Legislation to Deny Arms to Young Adultsby Firearms Policy Coalition on May 15, 2023 at 4:08 pm
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 15, 2023) — Firearms Policy Coalition issued the following statement regarding Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-Florida)introduction of H.R.3155, a measure that contemplates […]
The Truth About Guns
- Injunctions Blocking Enforcement of ATF Pistol Brace Rule Padding Gun Rights Groups’ Membership Rollsby Dan Zimmerman on June 5, 2023 at 9:00 pm
As we noted last week, three court injunctions are currently in place blocking the ATF’s enforcement of its arbitrary about face rule that now regulates previously legal brace-equipped pistols as […]
- Tennessee Governor Continues Push for Due Process-Free Red Flag Laws After School Shootingby John Boch on June 5, 2023 at 7:00 pm
Tennessee’s GOP Governor Bill Lee has tilted at windmills since the Covenant School shooting. He’s used the opportunity to call for a red flag confiscation law in the Volunteer State. Lee wants […]
- They’re Doing It Again: SilencerCo’s Running a Summer BOGO Suppressor Saleby Staff Writer on June 5, 2023 at 5:00 pm
From SilencerCo . . . Summer is here and SilencerCo is bringing the heat with another infamous BOGO. This year, the “Spectacular SilencerCo Summer Buy One, Get One Free Extravaganza Super […]
- Dixon, IL Renames Street ‘Mark Dallas Way’ To Honor School Cop Who Stopped a Would-Be School Shooterby John Boch on June 5, 2023 at 3:00 pm
This past week, the City of Dixon, Illinois renamed the street in front of Dixon High School the “Mark Dallas Way.” The name change is to honor a heroic school resource officer who stopped a […]
- Video Shows Fully Automatic Gang-Related Gunfire on the Streets of Chicagoby John Boch on June 5, 2023 at 3:00 pm
In Chicago, local political leaders have tried to rebrand gang violence as gun violence. In reality, guns don’t shoot up Windy City neighborhoods, but gang bangers certainly do. And here we are, […]
- Busse: Gun Violence Has Spiked Because Firearm Makers Have Violated an Unspoken, Fragile Social Contractby Grace Stevens on June 5, 2023 at 1:00 pm
Where are we, as a nation, on guns? And where do you think we need to go? I think we might be on the precipice of things getting much worse. I think this Bruen decision, the Supreme Court ruling, […]
- Gun Rights Orgs Do Battle With the Administrative State’s Anti-Gun Overreachby Grace Stevens on June 4, 2023 at 9:00 pm
Continue reading Gun Rights Orgs Do Battle With the Administrative State’s Anti-Gun Overreach at The Truth About Guns.
- Of School Bus Drivers and a Confrontation Outside of My Kids’ Schoolby John Boch on June 4, 2023 at 6:00 pm
A school bus driver is solely responsible for the safety and well-being of the kiddos on his or her bus. On 99.998% of school days, it’s just another day. Other times it requires thinking outside […]
- Situational Awareness: Life in Condition Whiteby Jim Barrett on June 4, 2023 at 3:00 pm
The condition color codes — levels of situational awareness — were conceived by Jeff Cooper decades ago. He opined that much of society perpetually spends their time in Condition White – […]
- Mogulescu: Clarence Thomas is to Blame for America’s Escalating Violent Crime Problemby Dan Zimmerman on June 4, 2023 at 1:00 pm
Hardly a day or a week goes by without another mass shooting. But the opinion authored by Thomas (and joined by the other five extreme right-wing justices) in New York Rifle and Pistol Association […]