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- Inside a British Home Guard Browning M1917 Parts Identification Bookletby Matthew Moss on August 3, 2021 at 6:00 pm
During the Second World War, Britain’s volunteer militia, the Home Guard, were extensively issued with American .30 calibre Browning M1917 machine guns. These water-cool medium machine guns […]
- New KILO5K Rangefinder Announced by SIG SAUERby Will P on August 3, 2021 at 5:00 pm
While SIG SAUER may be best known for their firearms, they offer a robust line of optics as well. SIG’s Electro-Optics division offers dozens of products including everything from riflescopes and […]
- New Night Vision Capable Suunto Core Alpha Stealth Military Inspired Watchby Luke C. on August 3, 2021 at 3:00 pm
Night vision devices and related gear are starting to come into mainstream appeal with a lot of gun owners for their ability to take shooting and hunting well beyond the reach of the sun. Suunto is a […]
- SilencerCo Announces “Lower Receiver Fever 2021” Promoby Will P on August 3, 2021 at 2:00 pm
SilencerCo has been a staple in the suppressor manufacturing world for nearly a decade and a half. Since 2008, they’ve produced many silencer models that have sold well, but that’s not all they […]
- Kowa Announces Flagship TSN-99 PROMINAR Spotting Scopesby Matthew Moss on August 3, 2021 at 1:00 pm
Kowa have announced a brand new flagship spotting scope – the TSN-99 PROMINAR. Kowa are a Japanese optics maker with a US arm based in California. The TSN-99 PROMINAR is available for pre-order […]
- TFB Podcast Roundup 4: Student of the Gun, Bob Faxon, & Ian McCollumby Luke C. on August 3, 2021 at 12:00 am
Welcome to the TFB Podcast Roundup 4. I recently took a trip out to Wyoming to do some prairie dog hunting and while my time out there was phenomenal, I was unfortunately stuck for many hours inside […]
- POTD: Exercise Rock Topside IIby Eric B on August 2, 2021 at 11:30 pm
Photo Of The Day and the 173rd Airborne Brigade is back with some more images. We’re looking at platoon exercise evaluations in the Hohenfels Training Area (Germany) where The Rock and the 8e […]
- HOT GAT or FUDD CRAP? The Knock-Off Luxury Showdownby Austin R on August 2, 2021 at 11:00 pm
Welcome everyone to the 104th edition of ‘Hot Gat or Fudd Crap?’, one of our many series here on TFB. If you’re new to the series, this is where we look at the most obscure firearms that are […]
- BREAKING: HK Announces the Return of the SL8by Matthew Moss on August 2, 2021 at 7:06 pm
A couple of months back HK shared a short video of an SL8 on a rack and caused a little stir. Today they shared that same video on their social media to announce the return of the HK SL8 to the US […]
- MDT Announces 10-Round .223 Metal AICS Magazineby Matthew Moss on August 2, 2021 at 6:00 pm
US and Canada-based Modular Driven Technologies or MDT have announced a new 10 round metal magazine for the short action Accuracy International Chassis System (AICS) which they describe as “nearly […]
Greg Ellifritz / Active Response Training
- Assassinating Innocentsby Greg Ellifritz on August 3, 2021 at 11:03 am
*This is a guest contribution from my friend Ron Borsch. You’ve seen his writings on my page in the past. Ron is a retired police trainer and one of the foremost worldwide authorities in the […]
- Should Police Officers Carry Fixed Blade Knives?by Greg Ellifritz on August 2, 2021 at 11:00 am
Written by: Greg Ellifritz The next time you see a police officer, take a look at the pockets in his or her pants. It’s likely you’ll notice the majority of them have a folding knife […]
- Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 30, 2021by Greg Ellifritz on July 30, 2021 at 10:39 am
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Worst Case Scenario: How To Survive A Riot Kevin interviews Michael Bane, Erin Smith, […]
- Surviving a Movie Theater Shootingby Greg Ellifritz on July 29, 2021 at 2:00 pm
Written by: Greg Ellifritz It hasn’t been long since movie theaters re-opened after being closed for nearly a year during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. Predictably, shortly after […]
- Free Books- Part 232by Greg Ellifritz on July 29, 2021 at 11:25 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 […]
- Upcoming Ohio Classesby Greg Ellifritz on July 28, 2021 at 11:14 am
I just booked some short notice classes that will be running in a little less than a month. I think there is probably enough local demand to fill them quickly. I’m teaching “Impact Weapons […]
- Shooting Drill- Viking Tactics Rifle/Handgun Transition Drillby Greg Ellifritz on July 27, 2021 at 10:51 am
Written by: Greg Ellifritz Viking Tactics owner Kyle Lamb has a very fast paced rifle/handgun transition drill you should be trying if you have a range that allows for forward movement towards the […]
- Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 23, 2021by Greg Ellifritz on July 23, 2021 at 10:50 am
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Dealing with Challenges in Rainy Weather Part One Four well-known firearms instructors […]
- “Requiem for an Unsung Hero”by Greg Ellifritz on July 21, 2021 at 10:59 am
*Last week I was talking to my old friend Andy Stanford on the phone. For those of you new to the shooting game, Andy was a pioneering instructor in the 1990s and 2000s. He focused a lot of his […]
- Guns vs. The Environmentby Greg Ellifritz on July 19, 2021 at 10:55 am
Written by Greg Ellifritz Here’s the short version of the article: the environment wins. A few years ago, I had serious stomach surgery and couldn’t carry my normal carry guns during my […]
American Rifleman
- ARTV Preview: Making The S&W Shield Plus, Rock River Arms RUK 9BT and The French MAS 36on August 3, 2021 at 12:00 pm
This week on American Rifleman Television, we get a behind-the-scenes look at how Smith & Wesson makes the Shield Plus pistol, test the Rock River Arms RUK 9BT large-format pistol and examine the […]
- Mixed News On The Ammo Fronton August 3, 2021 at 12:00 pm
There has been a mix of bad and good news recently in regards to ammunition supply chains, ranging from highway robbery of millions of rounds, to companies opening up news space and forging new […]
- NRA 150th: The Farr Rifleon August 3, 2021 at 12:00 pm
For the better part of a century, George Farr’s record-setting rifle had been a cherished keepsake within his family’s estate, until now. It is on display today at the National Sporting Arms […]
- The Armed Citizen® August 2, 2021on August 2, 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.
- Preview: Accurate-Mag .308 Win. DSSF Magazineon August 2, 2021 at 12:00 pm
Steel bodied and treated for military use, the Accurate-Mag AICS-pattern .308 Win. DSSF magazine is available directly from the U.S. maker and with options for maximum cartridge overall length.
- Taurus Rides The Red-Dot Wave: The TX22 Competition & G3 T.O.R.O.on August 2, 2021 at 12:00 pm
In 2019, Taurus Int’l made the business decision to set aside the company’s more unusual and exotic offerings. Instead, the team focused its efforts on improving product quality and manufacturing […]
- The Ruger American Rifle: A Budget Friendly Bolt Actionon August 1, 2021 at 12:00 pm
Since its introduction a decade ago, the Ruger American rifle line has grown both in popularity as well as the number of models available.
- Rifleman Q&A: What Does 'MOA' Mean?on August 1, 2021 at 12:00 pm
American Rifleman subscriber writes to Dope Bag questioning whether or not there is terminology crossover from aviation to the shooting sports.
- Unexpected Longevity: Foreign Use of the M1 Garandon July 31, 2021 at 12:00 pm
More than eight decades after its invention, the M1 Garand rifle continues to see use today fir both ceremonial and combat by foreign nations and militant groups across the globe.
- SIG Sauer P238: The 1911 Inspired Micro .380 ACP Handgunon July 31, 2021 at 12:00 pm
Since 2009, the SIG Sauer P238 has become a popular micro-compact, 1911-based .380 ACP chambered handgun for the concealed carry market.
Michael Seekings / Shooting Performance
- 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 […]
- 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 […]
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
- Curbside Pickup and the End of Peak Consumerismon August 3, 2021 at 4:00 pm
The other day, I found myself walking around a large grocery store, after a several-month hiatus from stepping foot inside one. I hadn’t avoided shopping out of a fear of COVID-19; rather, our […]
- Podcast #728: Improve Your Productivity With the Power of Deadlineson August 2, 2021 at 5:19 pm
Learn how to get more done with the power of deadlines with author Christopher Cox. Work like the last minute before the last minute.
- 9 Ways to Entertain Your Toddler Without Using a Smartphoneon August 1, 2021 at 6:33 pm
You’re in a public place, and it’s taking longer to get your food or have your name called in the waiting room than you expected. Your toddler is starting to get restless. What to do?
- Sunday Firesides: A Man of 50 Is Responsible for His Faceon August 1, 2021 at 1:12 am
Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War under Abraham Lincoln, was talking with an associate, when another member of his department walked by. Stanton remarked that the middle-aged officer was “a […]
- 36 Handy, Lifesaving, and Fun Uses for a Pocketknifeon July 30, 2021 at 4:00 pm
Way back in 2008, we proclaimed that every man should carry a pocketknife. If you haven’t made one part of your EDC yet, having perhaps remained unconvinced of its utility, below we list the many […]
- Why You Get Sore After a Workout & What to Do About Iton July 29, 2021 at 4:04 pm
It’s been a few months since you’ve had a consistent workout routine, and you’ve decided that today’s the day you get back on the wagon and begin again. So you hit the gym after work and […]
- Podcast #727: How Doing a Life Review Can Help You Understand Your Past, Present, and Futureon July 28, 2021 at 2:24 pm
Want to know where you're going in the future? Look to your past with a life review. Psychologist Bill Damon shows us how.
- 3 Essential Books for Understanding Our Disorienting Modern Worldon July 27, 2021 at 4:54 pm
The economist Tyler Cowen describes books that fundamentally change your perspective as "quake books." These are books that so shake up your mind, and your preexisting understandings, that you can't […]
Gun Culture
Instapundit
- STACEY LENNOX: California’s Liberal Utopia: Blackouts, Bacon Shortages, and Maxi Pads for Boys. “Cal…by Stephen Green on August 3, 2021 at 8:20 pm
STACEY LENNOX: California’s Liberal Utopia: Blackouts, Bacon Shortages, and Maxi Pads for Boys. “California only produces 45 million pounds of the 255 million pounds consumed by residents. […]
- BUT #METOO ENDED WHEN BIDEN WAS NOMINATED: ‘I Do Not Want An Apology’: Cuomo Accuser Charlotte …by Glenn Reynolds on August 3, 2021 at 8:20 pm
BUT #METOO ENDED WHEN BIDEN WAS NOMINATED: ‘I Do Not Want An Apology’: Cuomo Accuser Charlotte Bennett Calls For Impeachment. Related, from a friend:
- READER BOOK RECOMMENDATION: The Last Stand of Fox Company: A True Story of U.S. Marines in Combat …by Helen Smith on August 3, 2021 at 8:00 pm
READER BOOK RECOMMENDATION: The Last Stand of Fox Company: A True Story of U.S. Marines in Combat (Bumped) You can see the full list of book recommendations here.
- 21ST CENTURY RELATIONSHIPS: The Modern Generation Has No Clue How to Date….by Glenn Reynolds on August 3, 2021 at 8:00 pm
21ST CENTURY RELATIONSHIPS: The Modern Generation Has No Clue How to Date.
- IT ISN’T ALWAYS NICE TO MAKE TWITCHY: ‘Man, people just really hate her’: Detailed thread about …by Stephen Green on August 3, 2021 at 7:49 pm
IT ISN’T ALWAYS NICE TO MAKE TWITCHY: ‘Man, people just really hate her’: Detailed thread about Kamala Harris’ shocking unpopularity will give you ALL the warm fuzzies.
- HE PROBABLY THOUGHT THEY MEANT HIS GOOD FRIEND MARIO: Yikes: Joe Biden Freaks When Reporters Ask Hi…by Glenn Reynolds on August 3, 2021 at 7:43 pm
HE PROBABLY THOUGHT THEY MEANT HIS GOOD FRIEND MARIO: Yikes: Joe Biden Freaks When Reporters Ask Him if Andrew Cuomo Should Resign.
- MARK RIPPETOE: If They Can Make You Believe a Big Strong Man Belongs in the Women’s Division, They C…by Stephen Green on August 3, 2021 at 7:18 pm
MARK RIPPETOE: If They Can Make You Believe a Big Strong Man Belongs in the Women’s Division, They Can Make You Believe Anything.
- THE MEDIA SPENT A YEAR CELEBRATING SERIAL SEXUAL HARASSER GOVERNOR CUOMO (video):
Related: Wh…by Ed Driscoll on August 3, 2021 at 7:03 pm
THE MEDIA SPENT A YEAR CELEBRATING SERIAL SEXUAL HARASSER GOVERNOR CUOMO (video): Related: Where’s Jennifer Rubin and Her Twitter Love For Sexual Predator Andrew Cuomo … Now? UPDATE: From March: […]
- JUST FYI: I’m back on Parler as @InstaPundit. Better than Twitter! If you want there to be altern…by Glenn Reynolds on August 3, 2021 at 6:52 pm
JUST FYI: I’m back on Parler as @InstaPundit. Better than Twitter! If you want there to be alternative platforms, you need to support alternative platforms.
- #RESIST: Soros-Backed Virginia Prosecutors Face Recall Amid Crime Surge. “A new Virginia nonprofit, …by Stephen Green on August 3, 2021 at 6:47 pm
#RESIST: Soros-Backed Virginia Prosecutors Face Recall Amid Crime Surge. “A new Virginia nonprofit, Virginians for Safe Communities, is launching a campaign to recall Fairfax County’s Steve […]
NRA
- Massachusetts: Gun Bills Waiting on Committee Actionon August 3, 2021 at 6:32 pm
Last week, the Joint Committee on the Judiciary held public hearings on both pro- and anti-gun bills.
- North Carolina: Guilford County Considering Firearm Discharge Restrictionson August 3, 2021 at 5:42 pm
On August 5th, the Guilford County Board of Commissioners will consider File # 2021-294 to restrict hunting and target shooting, though it remains unclear if they even have the authority to do so. If […]
- NRA-ILA Files Friend of the Court Brief Urging the Sixth Circuit to Vacate ATF’s Bump Stock Ruleon August 2, 2021 at 5:46 pm
Last week, NRA-ILA filed an amicus curiae (or friend of the court) brief in support of a challenge to ATF’s 2018 rule that classified bump stocks as machineguns. The case is before an en banc panel […]
- Doctors Don’t Follow Their Own Orderson August 2, 2021 at 2:49 pm
Readers are likely familiar with doctors’ attempts to position themselves as uniquely qualified to dictate firearms-related policy. Professional medical associations have a long history of […]
- Biden’s ATF Nominee and Mass Surveillance, Erosion of Civil Libertieson August 2, 2021 at 2:44 pm
David Chipman, the Biden administration’s pick to head the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is well known for his employment as a “senior policy advisor” with major gun […]
- Update: Bloomberg Mayor Faces Child Endangerment and Firearm Chargeson August 2, 2021 at 2:32 pm
Things just keep getting worse for Rochester, N.Y. mayor and member of Michael Bloomberg front group Mayors Against Illegal Guns (MAIG) Lovely Warren. On July 16, the gun control proponent was […]
War On Guns
- He Who Must Be Heededby David Codrea on August 3, 2021 at 8:09 pm
Scientific Journal Paper Suggests Making It A ‘Federal Hate Crime’ To Criticize Fauci [More]Time to close another gun "loophole"!Am I wrong to suspect a revenge motive for all those "pantsings" […]
- Well, Moms DID Demand ACTION...by David Codrea on August 3, 2021 at 6:33 pm
Oh boy. Looks like one of Moms Demand Action’s buddies gave the action they demanded, but it wasn’t consensual... [More]Letitia going after Fredo's big brother means she thinks she has the […]
- Be It Resolvedby David Codrea on August 3, 2021 at 6:01 pm
Village of Fredonia, Wisconsin passes resolution in support of Second AmendmentLincoln County, Nebraska passes resolution in support of Second Amendment
- Well THERE'S a Surpriseby David Codrea on August 3, 2021 at 5:48 pm
The first and most immediate threat is in Guilford County, where a newly elected Democrat majority... [More]Need I copy/paste more?
- Doing What He Does Bestby David Codrea on August 3, 2021 at 5:41 pm
Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson continues to shift blame for problems literally in his own back yard [More]What does this boob being in power tell us about the majority of Cleveland voters?
- A Public/Private Partnershipby David Codrea on August 3, 2021 at 4:47 pm
Dr. Shiva discovered that Twitter built a special portal offered to certain governmental entities so that government officials can flag and delete content they dislike for any reason, as part of […]
- We're the Only Ones Getting Our Kicks Enoughby David Codrea on August 3, 2021 at 4:20 pm
Then, Officer Kevin Perez kicks Crudup in the head. Later, slamming his head to the ground. “When we saw that kick to the head, and then we replayed it and we saw all the other kicks that […]
- We're the Only Ones Ending It All Enoughby David Codrea on August 3, 2021 at 4:10 pm
He’s the third law enforcement officer who responded to the Jan. 6 incident to take his own life. [More]Seriously, what are the odds?With the political power grab going on, is it really out of […]
- An Open Invitationby David Codrea on August 3, 2021 at 3:59 pm
An Invitation to Anarchy [More]Those behind it prefer to think of it as a proven way to increase panicked citizen demands to be "saved."[Via bondmen]
- We're the Only Ones Reluctant Enoughby David Codrea on August 3, 2021 at 3:52 pm
Portland, Ore., Can’t Find Police for Unit to Fight Rising Murder Rate - Few volunteer for new gun-violence team that comes with more oversight and a mission to combat racism after a history of […]
David Yamane / Gun Culture 2.0
- My Podcast (and Related) Appearances – Cumulative List and Links (Updated 8/2021)by David Yamane on August 3, 2021 at 12:21 pm
As noted previously, I stole the phrase “Gun Culture 2.0” from Michael Bane after I heard him talk about it on his Downrange Radio podcast (and got his ex post facto approval btw), and alot of […]
- Guns Are Normal, Normal People Use Gunsby David Yamane on July 26, 2021 at 2:38 pm
My involvement in gun culture has profoundly shifted my perspective on guns and gun owners. Several years into my transition to gun owner and scholar, I was a guest on my fellow North Carolinian Sean […]
- Thank You Lucky Gunner!by David Yamane on July 18, 2021 at 2:09 pm
In a recent post about prepping for my Sociology of Guns seminar at Wake Forest, I mentioned that I was looking for an ammo sponsor for the students’ field trip to the gun range this fall. Students […]
- 11 Years Ago This Week: I Watched Top Shotby David Yamane on July 14, 2021 at 3:08 pm
11 years ago this week I was in Columbus, Georgia with my son for a tennis tournament. Passing time at the Country Inn & Suites during a rain delay, I was flipping through the channels on the TV […]
- Queers with Guns? Against the LGBT Grainby David Yamane on June 23, 2021 at 1:54 pm
For the past 18 months, I have been co-editing, with Trent Steidley of the University of Denver, a special issue of the scholarly journal, Sociological Perspectives. The theme is “A Sociology of […]
- 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, […]
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- Cuomo Sexually Harassed 11 Women, Retaliated Against 1 Female Employee, According to A.G. Reportby Liz Wolfe on August 3, 2021 at 7:26 pm
"There should be a zero tolerance policy when it comes to sexual harassment," Cuomo tweeted in 2013.
- New York City Adopts Vaccine Passportsby Christian Britschgi on August 3, 2021 at 7:00 pm
Mayor Bill de Blasio's "Key to NYC" initiative will require people to get their shots in order to enter the city's bars, restaurants, gyms, and other indoor venues.
- More Than 53,000 American Companies Sought Exemptions From Trump's China Tariffs. Almost All Were Denied.by Eric Boehm on August 3, 2021 at 6:05 pm
New GAO report says the process for determining which companies could avoid paying those tariffs was rife with "inconsistencies" and poorly documented decision-making.
- Something Important Is Missing From Elizabeth Warren's Anti-Recall Ad in Californiaby Scott Shackford on August 3, 2021 at 4:55 pm
Voters who support Gov. Gavin Newsom can still select a successor. That’s left out of a campaign commercial airing during the Olympics.
- CDC Extends Trump-Era Migrant Expulsion Policy, Citing Delta Variantby Elizabeth Nolan Brown on August 3, 2021 at 1:30 pm
Plus: Enough about FOSTA's "unintended" consequences, another blow to the FTC's Facebook case, and more...
- Today in Supreme Court History: August 3, 1994by Josh Blackman on August 3, 2021 at 11:00 am
8/3/1994: Justice Stephen Breyer takes oath.
- Photo: Honduran Sistersby Reason Staff on August 3, 2021 at 10:00 am
Honduran sisters Chanel, 7, and Adriana, 10, await transportation to a U.S. Customs and Border Protection processing facility after crossing the Rio Grande. The Department of Homeland Security […]
- Brickbat: Military Authorityby Charles Oliver on August 3, 2021 at 8:00 am
The Australian government is sending hundreds of soldiers to Sydney to help enforce a COVID-19 lock down. Unarmed patrols will join police to keep people from leaving their home except for shopping, […]
- Cal. Legislature on Track to Define "Harass" to Mean "Approach to Speak to," and …by Eugene Volokh on August 3, 2021 at 12:29 am
to ban such "nonconsensual and knowing approach[es] within 30 feet of another person ... for the purpose of passing a leaflet ..., displaying a sign to, or engaging in oral protest, education, or […]
- Henning Jacobson Agreed That Schools Could Mandate Vaccinesby Josh Blackman on August 2, 2021 at 10:41 pm
"The school is a part of the state's domestic economy, and the state may regulate it in its own discretion."
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
- FPC Daily 2A Legal Update - 8/2/21by Firearms Policy Coalition on August 3, 2021 at 12:00 am
Updates in Nevada and New Jersey Cases in Today's FPC Daily 2A Legal Update 8/2/21
- FPC Daily 2A Legal Update - 7/29/21by Firearms Policy Coalition on July 30, 2021 at 12:23 am
Updates in Texas and Oregon Cases in Today's FPC Daily 2A Legal Update 7/29/21
- FPC Daily 2A Legal Update - 7/28/21by Firearms Policy Coalition on July 28, 2021 at 11:18 pm
Updates in Two Second Circuit Cases in Today's FPC Daily 2A Legal Update 7/28/21
- FPC Daily 2A Legal Update - 7/26/21by Firearms Policy Coalition on July 26, 2021 at 11:26 pm
Updates in New York, Hawaii, and Sixth Circuit Cases in Today's FPC Daily 2A Legal Update 7/26/21
- FPC Daily 2A Legal Update - 7/23/21by Firearms Policy Coalition on July 24, 2021 at 12:46 am
Update in California Liability Case in Today's FPC Daily 2A Legal Update 7/23/21
- Madison Society Foundation Files Brief in Supreme Court Supporting Second Amendment Right to Carryby Firearms Policy Coalition on July 21, 2021 at 8:58 pm
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 21, 2021) — Today, the Madison Society Foundation (MSF) announced that it has filed an important merits-stage United States Supreme Court brief in the Second Amendment case […]
- Coalition of Firearm and Knife Rights Organizations File Supreme Court Brief in Support of Right to Bear Armsby Firearms Policy Coalition on July 21, 2021 at 4:59 pm
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 21, 2021) — Today, a coalition of Second Amendment organizations from California to New Jersey announced the filing of an important merits-stage United States Supreme Court […]
- FPC Daily 2A Legal Update - 7/20/21by Firearms Policy Coalition on July 20, 2021 at 11:54 pm
Updates in 3D-Printing and Open Carry Cases in Today's FPC Daily 2A Legal Update 7/20/21
- Center For Human Liberty, Dr. William English File Brief Showing Right-To-Carry Laws Do Not Increase Crime in Supreme Court’s Latest Second Amendment Caseby Firearms Policy Coalition on July 20, 2021 at 9:05 pm
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 20, 2021) — The Center for Human Liberty and Dr. William English have submitted an amicus curiae brief to the United States Supreme Court in NYSRPA v. Bruen, the most […]
- FPC, Law Prof. Joyce Lee Malcolm File Brief Urging the Supreme Court to Uphold Second Amendment Right to Publicly Carry Arms, Providing Key English History of the Rightby Firearms Policy Coalition on July 20, 2021 at 6:43 pm
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 20, 2021) — Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that attorneys Scott Keller, Matthew H. Frederick, Jonathan D. Urick, and Jeremy Evan Maltz of Lehotsky Keller […]
The Truth About Guns
- The Gas Pump Lady Comes for Capitol Rioters’ Carry Permitsby Matthew Larosiere on August 3, 2021 at 8:00 pm
This Week in Gun Rights is TTAG’s weekly roundup of legal, legislative and other news affecting guns, the gun business and gun owners’ rights. Florida Gas Pump Lady Suspends Carry Permits of […]
- Frustrated Giffords Ratchets Up the Rhetoric As Chipman Nomination Stalls, Gun Control Bills Languishby TTAG Contributor on August 3, 2021 at 6:00 pm
By Larry Keane Former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords is disappointed Congress can’t get over partisan differences and pass a sweeping gun control agenda. Of course, it wouldn’t be called that. It would […]
- Voting With Their Wallets: Americans Aren’t Buying Biden’s Gun Control Agendaby TTAG Contributor on August 3, 2021 at 5:00 pm
By Larry Keane Americans are sending a message of their own, despite President Joe Biden’s continued push to restrict their Second Amendment rights. They are choosing to protect themselves. Two key […]
- Durbin To GOP Judiciary Members: There’s No Way in Hell I’ll Allow Another Hearing on David Chipmanby Dan Zimmerman on August 3, 2021 at 3:00 pm
When the eleven GOP senators who sit on the Senate Judiciary Committee issued a demand for another hearing into President Biden’s nomination of gun control lobbyist David Chipman to head the […]
- The Federal Government Has a Long, Sordid History of Passing Poorly Written, Racially Targeted Gun Control Legislationby Dan Zimmerman on August 3, 2021 at 1:00 pm
[T]he Saturday Night Special saga illustrates the difficulties of statutorily defining a nebulous style of firearm, particularly when that style of firearm carries with it a range of strong […]
- Gun Meme of the Day: Some Education Required Editionby Jeremy S. on August 2, 2021 at 11:00 pm
In just one weekend a month, two weeks a year, you, too, can learn how to purchase a gun in California. Continue reading Gun Meme of the Day: Some Education Required Edition at The Truth About […]
- July’s Adjusted Background Checks Total of 1.3 Million is the Second Highest on Recordby Dan Zimmerman on August 2, 2021 at 10:14 pm
July’s adjusted background check total of 1.3 million was up slightly from June and represented the second highest total for the month in history (set, of course, in July of 2020). From the […]
- The Lesson of Cuba: Never Give Up Your Guns…Everby Dan Zimmerman on August 2, 2021 at 9:00 pm
As we noted in a post earlier today, the media and politicians feign incredulity at Americans who pledge they will never give up their guns. They cite polls claiming a majority of Americans support […]
- WaPo: It’s ‘Cockamamie Conspiracy Theories’ That Are Derailing David Chipman’s Confirmationby Beth Baumann on August 2, 2021 at 7:00 pm
The Washington Post on Sunday penned a plaintive editorial blaming gun owners for David Chipman’s uphill confirmation process. In the opinion of the paper’s learned editors, Chipman’s past as […]
- 3 Reasons You Should Still Have a Carry Permit in a Constitutional Carry Stateby Dan Zimmerman on August 2, 2021 at 5:00 pm
Governor Greg Abbott recently signed HB 1927, also known as Texas constitutional carry, into law during a ceremony on the grounds of the Alamo, making Texas the 21st state to allow some form of […]