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- [SHOT 2021] SIG Sauer ROMEO7S & JULIET3 Microby Matthew Moss on January 23, 2021 at 1:00 am
A timeless love affair continues. At this year’s somewhat unconventional virtual SHOT Show, SIG Sauer announced the new models of their popular ROMEO red dot sights and JULIET magnifiers. SIG Sauer […]
- [SHOT 2021] New Timney Alpha Competition Glock Triggersby Eric B on January 23, 2021 at 12:00 am
Timney Triggers has released a new series of competition handgun triggers called Alpha. First in line in the Timney Alpha series is a new trigger for the Glock Gen 3 and Gen 4 pistols. Timney’s […]
- [SHOT 2021] ZEV Tech & SIG Sauer Collaboration – The ZEV Octane Z365XLby Eric B on January 22, 2021 at 7:00 pm
A lot of us have the need to increase the amount or the extent of things and carry guns are no exception. So after the ZEV Z365 Octane, enter the Octane Z365XL. As you can imagine, it’s the “hot […]
- [TFB GUNFEST] Trijicon Dual Illuminated Fiber Optic Pistol Sightsby James Reeves on January 22, 2021 at 6:00 pm
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves speaks with Ryan of Trijicon’s iron sights division about their new dual illuminated, modular, and user-customizable tritium night sights for Glock, Smith […]
- [TFB GUNFEST] The New Trijicon DI Pistol Night Sightsby Luke C. on January 22, 2021 at 6:00 pm
Trijicon sent down Ryan with a new product for Gun Fest 2021 – the Trijicon DI (Dual Illuminated) pistol night sights. Trijicon already has a pretty extensive line of iron sights available for […]
- [SHOT 2021] New ATN TICO LT – Thermal Clip-On Sightby Eric B on January 22, 2021 at 4:00 pm
Like I predicted, 2021 is going to be the year for Thermal Clip-on sights. TFB has already reported about the Pulsar KRYPTON FXG50, the Leica Calonox and several other manufacturers are ready to jump […]
- [SHOT 2021] New Kahles Riflescope – K525i Dynamic Long Rangeby Eric B on January 22, 2021 at 3:00 pm
With 120 years of experience in the development and production of riflescopes for hunting and sports shooting Kahles have a lot of tradition and experience within their company. Their line of K525i […]
- [TFB GUNFEST] 5.11 Pants for 2021 + Viewer Giveawayby James Reeves on January 22, 2021 at 2:00 pm
In this episode of TFBTV‘s #GunFest2021 coverage, James meets with Kristen of @511Tactical to talk about the new 5.11 pants coming out for 2021. 5.11 has generously agreed to give away a pair of […]
- [SHOT 2021] Modern Retro – Ed Brown KC9-VTX with Red Dot Opticsby Eric B on January 22, 2021 at 2:00 pm
If you’re into 1911s and prefer to use a dot instead of the iron sights Ed Brown now has an updated version of their KC9 model which combines the old with the new. It’s a 9x19mm with an overall […]
- [SHOT 2021] New N-Vision Optics HALO-X Thermal Sightby Eric B on January 22, 2021 at 1:00 am
Recently TFB broke the news about the Nox Thermal Monocular from N-Vision Optics, and since it’s that time of the year again there’s more to be revealed. The3 models of their new HALO-X series […]
Greg Ellifritz / Active Response Training
- Weekend Knowledge Dump- January 22, 2021by Greg Ellifritz on January 22, 2021 at 11:52 am
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. WHAT IF YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD IS ATTACKED BY AN ANGRY MOB? This is a prescient article for […]
- Free Books- Part 220by Greg Ellifritz on January 21, 2021 at 11:42 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 […]
- Ohio’s Changing Knife Lawsby Greg Ellifritz on January 20, 2021 at 11:36 am
Written by: Greg Ellifritz Ohio has some of the most vague and confusing knife laws in the country. When I teach a knife class, I generally have to take more than 30 minutes to explain the […]
- Assessing Neighborhood Safety- Gang Graffitiby Greg Ellifritz on January 18, 2021 at 12:15 pm
Written by: Greg Ellifritz In my book Choose Adventure- Safe Travel in Dangerous Places I have a section of advice discussing how to assess whether an area is “safe” or not in a foreign […]
- Weekend Knowledge Dump- January 15, 2021by Greg Ellifritz on January 15, 2021 at 11:42 am
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. A Guide for Parents: Understanding Youth Mental Health and Preventing Unauthorized […]
- Rangemaster Baseline Assessment Drillby Greg Ellifritz on January 13, 2021 at 12:22 pm
Written by: Greg Ellifritz I got this one from the Rangemaster Instructor Course I attended last year. It is also described as the “drill of the month” in Rangemaster’s December 2020 […]
- Back From Brazilby Greg Ellifritz on January 11, 2021 at 12:23 pm
A week ago I arrived home from an eight-day trip to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. As I’ve written extensively about Brazil in past articles, I’m not going to cover the normal tourist stuff. […]
- Weekend Knowledge Dump- January 8, 2021by Greg Ellifritz on January 8, 2021 at 10:52 am
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Weaver vs. Picatinny: What’s the Difference? The two most commonly available optics […]
- Free Books- Part 219by Greg Ellifritz on January 7, 2021 at 12:08 pm
Amazon has a tremendous number of FREE ebooks on their website. You can find thousands of free kindle books on Amazon’s site every day. These books can be downloaded to a Kindle reader or a […]
- A Historical Look at Appendix Carryby Greg Ellifritz on January 6, 2021 at 12:17 pm
This is a guest post from my friend Darryl Bolke. Darryl is currently writing a book about the history of formal firearms training throughout the 20th century. I’m very excited to read his […]
American Rifleman
- Ammo Shortage Creating Lines at Gun Shopson January 23, 2021 at 12:58 pm
Firearm enthusiasts are lining up and camping out at gun shops across the country just to get their hands on factory-fresh ammo.
- The Armed Citizen® January 11, 2021on January 23, 2021 at 12:58 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: CrossBreed Chest Rigon January 23, 2021 at 12:58 pm
For outdoor adventures where concealment isn’t a priority and carrying along the waistline would be impractical, the Chest Rig from CrossBreed is comfortable and easy to access.
- I Have This Old Gun: Karabiner 98AZon January 23, 2021 at 12:58 pm
In this American Rifleman TV segment of "I Have This Old Gun," we take a look at the history and development of the Mauser designed Karabiner Model 98AZ carbine chambered in 8 mm Mauser and used in […]
- The Keefe Report: 1911 Pistols Then and Nowon January 23, 2021 at 12:58 pm
"...the .45 Colt’s automatic; the latest, the most deadly, the finest and the best hand arm which had yet to be produced by man.”
- Century JW-2000 Coach: A Popular Side-By-Side Shotgunon January 23, 2021 at 12:58 pm
Despite being out of production, Century's JW-2000 Coach Gun still ranks as a top seller on the used market.
- ARTV Preview: NRA Rules for Safe Gun Handling, Hornady 6 mm ARC and the Soviet DP-28on January 23, 2021 at 12:58 pm
On this week's episode of American Rifleman TV, NRA's Larry Quandahl walks us through the NRA rules for safe gun handling. We'll also take a look at the Hornady 6 mm ARC and the Degtyaryov DP-28 […]
- 2020 Firearm Sales Hit All-Time Highon January 23, 2021 at 12:58 pm
Multiple sales records were set during 2020, which saw more guns sold than any other year on record.
- RIA BBR 3.10: A Compact, Hard-Hitting 1911on January 23, 2021 at 12:58 pm
The frequent argument between 9 mm Luger and .40 S&W is often ended with the interjection of “.45 ACP.”
- Power Couple: Wilson Combat Southpaw Protector Series AR In .300 HAM’Ron January 23, 2021 at 12:58 pm
The .300 HAM’R from Wilson Combat is a highly capable cartridge for hunting or home defense, and it’s available in a new version of the company’s Protector Series AR perfect for left-out […]
Michael Seekings / Shooting Performance
- 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 […]
- Every Rep Counts!by michael seeklander on January 11, 2021 at 1:07 pm
Literally. I mean, every repetition that you do in practice counts. Each is a small part of the "ingraining" process (myelination) that you can't undo once you write the program. I can't tell you […]
Precision Rifle Blog
- 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 […]
- Vote For The Best 6.5 Creedmoor Match Ammoby 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 […]
- Accuracy International AXSR Reviewby Cal on August 16, 2020 at 11:00 am
I recently spent a couple of months behind Accuracy International's new AXSR rifle chambered in 300 Norma Mag, firing almost 500 rounds. I used to cinch a top 5 finish in a flagship, national-level […]
- Nightforce ELR Steel Challengeby Cal on July 12, 2020 at 10:24 pm
A few weeks ago, I attended one of my all-time favorite matches: the Nightforce ELR Steel Challenge hosted by Scott Satterlee in Wyoming. It was quite the experience, with targets ranging from 720 to […]
- Bullet Jump Research: Executive Summary & Load Development Tipsby Cal on April 28, 2020 at 8:52 pm
This is the last post in a series of articles focused on bullet jump research that has been conducted more than two years by Mark Gordon of Short Action Customs (Who is Mark Gordon?). In this post, […]
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
- Your Hump Day Reading List for August 5, 2020by Grant Cunningham on August 5, 2020 at 11:20 am
Welcome to your Hump Day Reading List! This is your refuge from the impersonal Google and FaceBook algorithms that seem to run our lives these days. Instead of a machine deciding what you’ll see, […]
- Your Hump Day Reading List for July 29, 2020by Grant Cunningham on July 29, 2020 at 11:43 am
Welcome to your Hump Day Reading List! This is your refuge from the impersonal Google and FaceBook algorithms that seem to run our lives these days. Instead of a machine deciding what you’ll see, […]
- Your Hump Day Reading List for July 22, 2020by Grant Cunningham on July 22, 2020 at 11:44 am
Welcome to your Hump Day Reading List! This is your refuge from the impersonal Google and FaceBook algorithms that seem to run our lives these days. Instead of a machine deciding what you’ll see, […]
- Your Hump Day Reading List for July 15, 2020by Grant Cunningham on July 15, 2020 at 11:09 am
Welcome to your Hump Day Reading List! This is your refuge from the impersonal Google and FaceBook algorithms that seem to run our lives these days. Instead of a machine deciding what you’ll see, […]
- Your Hump Day Reading List for July 8, 2020by Grant Cunningham on July 8, 2020 at 11:21 am
Welcome to your Hump Day Reading List! This is your refuge from the impersonal Google and FaceBook algorithms that seem to run our lives these days. Instead of a machine deciding what you’ll see, […]
- Your Hump Day Reading List for July 1, 2020by Grant Cunningham on July 1, 2020 at 11:30 am
Welcome to your Hump Day Reading List! This is your refuge from the impersonal Google and FaceBook algorithms that seem to run our lives these days. Instead of a machine deciding what you’ll see, […]
- Your Hump Day Reading List for June 24, 2020by Grant Cunningham on June 24, 2020 at 11:38 am
This is your refuge from the impersonal Google and FaceBook algorithms that seem to run our lives these days. Instead of a machine deciding what you’ll see, I personally go out and look for great […]
- Your Hump Day Reading List for June 17, 2020by Grant Cunningham on June 17, 2020 at 11:48 am
This is your refuge from the impersonal Google and FaceBook algorithms that seem to run our lives these days. Instead of a machine deciding what you’ll see, I personally go out and look for great […]
- Your Hump Day Reading List for June 10, 2020by Grant Cunningham on June 10, 2020 at 11:33 am
Welcome to your Hump Day Reading List! This is your refuge from the impersonal Google and FaceBook algorithms that seem to run our lives these days. Instead of a machine deciding what you’ll see, […]
- Your Hump Day Reading List for June 3, 2020by Grant Cunningham on June 3, 2020 at 11:21 am
Welcome to your Hump Day Reading List! This is your refuge from the impersonal Google and FaceBook algorithms that seem to run our lives these days. Instead of a machine deciding what you’ll see, […]
The Art of Manliness
- What to Do If You’re Being Followedon January 22, 2021 at 5:56 pm
There's a chance you could be followed at some point in your life by people who'd like to do you harm. Here's what to do if that's the case.
- The Right Way to Stop a Nosebleedon January 22, 2021 at 4:25 pm
Your snoz is full of blood vessels, and nosebleeds happen when they incur some kind of damage. That damage can come from vigorous nose picking or blowing, outright injury (as in taking a punch to the […]
- 6 Tips for Writing Shorter Emailson January 21, 2021 at 8:27 pm
We all know those emails that sit in our inbox, languishing for weeks or even months on end, guilt piling up because we haven’t responded yet. Odds are good that those emails are long. Multiple […]
- A Beginner’s Guide to Solderingon January 21, 2021 at 1:47 pm
Several years ago, I worked with my electrical engineer brother-in-law, Ryan Davis, on an article about how to turn an old-timey radio into an MP3 player. It’s an easy weekend project, but one […]
- Podcast #677: The Value of Learning New Skills in Adulthoodon January 20, 2021 at 6:02 pm
Can you think of the last new skill you learned? Becoming a lifelong learner is all about pushing through the mental barriers.
- How to Create More Clarity in Your Lifeon January 19, 2021 at 5:01 pm
Editor's Note: This is a guest article from Kyle Eschenroeder. Recall a moment of clarity. A moment where tension untangled as insight suddenly appeared. The tension caused by the stress of […]
- Podcast #676: Stop Living on Autopilot and Take Responsibility for Your Lifeon January 18, 2021 at 4:55 pm
Do you ever have moments of terrible realization where you recognize that you're living on autopilot? Here's how to take your life back.
- Sunday Firesides: Love Endureson January 17, 2021 at 2:51 am
When a tragedy -- a serious accident, an unexpected death -- befalls someone, friends and family quickly spring into action. Emergency room lobbies are crowded with visitors; hospital rooms are […]
Gun Culture
Instapundit
- HIGHER EDUCATION BUBBLE UPDATE: Kansas universities could speed up faculty dismissals under new Reg…by Glenn Reynolds on January 23, 2021 at 12:30 pm
HIGHER EDUCATION BUBBLE UPDATE: Kansas universities could speed up faculty dismissals under new Regents proposal. A subcommittee of the Kansas Board of Regents voted Wednesday to endorse a one-year […]
- TO BE FAIR, THE RHETORIC WAS ALWAYS BULLSHIT: After Inaugural Rhetoric on Unity, Biden Signs Divisi…by Glenn Reynolds on January 23, 2021 at 12:13 pm
TO BE FAIR, THE RHETORIC WAS ALWAYS BULLSHIT: After Inaugural Rhetoric on Unity, Biden Signs Divisive Transgender Executive Order.
- FROM CELIA HAYES: My Dear Cousin: A Novel In Letters.
When Peggy Becker married Englishman Tom…by Sarah Hoyt on January 23, 2021 at 12:00 pm
FROM CELIA HAYES: My Dear Cousin: A Novel In Letters. When Peggy Becker married Englishman Tommy Morehouse in San Antonio in the spring of 1938, her cousin and best friend Venetia “Vennie” […]
- HOWIE CARR: Without Trump to Blame, Virus Turns the Corner.
Have you noticed something missing f…by Glenn Reynolds on January 23, 2021 at 12:00 pm
HOWIE CARR: Without Trump to Blame, Virus Turns the Corner. Have you noticed something missing from the home page of your local news outlet in the last couple of days? COVID-19 has gone MIA. If not […]
- AND THEIR INSANITY: Biden’s militarized inauguration showcased Democrats’ insecurity….by Sarah Hoyt on January 23, 2021 at 11:28 am
AND THEIR INSANITY: Biden’s militarized inauguration showcased Democrats’ insecurity.
- THEY WILL CONTINUE LYING AND STOMPING ABOUT: Speaker Pelosi Will Send Trump Impeachment Article to…by Sarah Hoyt on January 23, 2021 at 11:00 am
THEY WILL CONTINUE LYING AND STOMPING ABOUT: Speaker Pelosi Will Send Trump Impeachment Article to Senate on Monday, Senate Trial Likely Next Week.
- WAS I THE ONLY ONE LISTENING TO HIM DURING HIS CAMPAIGN? Regime Change Back as Policy? JoeBama Sen…by Sarah Hoyt on January 23, 2021 at 10:26 am
WAS I THE ONLY ONE LISTENING TO HIM DURING HIS CAMPAIGN? Regime Change Back as Policy? JoeBama Sends More U.S. Troops into Syria. He promised four new wars during his campaign.
- IN CHINA SCIENCE MUST FOLLOW THE STATE: Chinese government gives wrist slap to powerful scientist …by Sarah Hoyt on January 23, 2021 at 10:00 am
IN CHINA SCIENCE MUST FOLLOW THE STATE: Chinese government gives wrist slap to powerful scientist on fraud and plagiarism charges. It’s the same under the left here.
- BECAUSE FORGET THE CONSTITUTION: In Blow to NRA, Judge Rules N.Y. Lawsuit Can Proceed….by Sarah Hoyt on January 23, 2021 at 9:30 am
BECAUSE FORGET THE CONSTITUTION: In Blow to NRA, Judge Rules N.Y. Lawsuit Can Proceed.
- YOU WERE LIED TO: Obama may have begun the lowering of the oceans, but Biden has suddenly vanquish…by Sarah Hoyt on January 23, 2021 at 9:24 am
YOU WERE LIED TO: Obama may have begun the lowering of the oceans, but Biden has suddenly vanquished COVID…
NRA
- Kansas: Permit Recognition Legislation to be Considered on Wednesdayon January 22, 2021 at 8:57 pm
On Wednesday, January 27, the House Committee on Federal and State Affairs is scheduled to consider permit recognition legislation, House Bill 2059.
- Pennsylvania: Game Commission To Consider Expanded Sunday Huntingon January 22, 2021 at 3:06 pm
Coming off a successful hunting season where additional Sunday hunting opportunities were permitted in Pennsylvania for the first time, the state game commission will have a discussion about […]
War On Guns
- A Plan Comes Togetherby David Codrea on January 22, 2021 at 9:35 pm
Psaki said that Biden had tasked the ODNI to request a “comprehensive threat assessment” of domestic violent extremism, including ways to strengthen government capabilities to monitor the […]
- Gun Maniacs Disappoint 'Commonsense Safety' Advocates When They Fail to Open Fire on Innocentsby David Codrea on January 22, 2021 at 9:22 pm
Predictions of Doom Fall Flat as Virginia Pro-Gun Rally Proceeds Peacefully - Police say open carry crowd was 'nice and quiet,' 'no issues whatsoever' [More] So peaceable gun owners who insist […]
- Meet the Self-Loathers!by David Codrea on January 22, 2021 at 9:11 pm
"For full disclosure, the people behind this reporting are white and benefit from numerous privileges that the disadvantaged populations highlighted in this project do not, ‘So we have blind […]
- Bullet Dodged!by David Codrea on January 22, 2021 at 9:08 pm
Biden Skips Guns in Day One Executive Orders [More] Whew! So we can go back to slee... [Via Mack H]
- Well, THAT Didn't Work...by David Codrea on January 22, 2021 at 9:04 pm
In Blow to NRA, Judge Rules N.Y. Lawsuit Can Proceed [More] Wayne just increased his grip on the tiger. [Via Mack H]
- No New Thing Under the Sunby David Codrea on January 22, 2021 at 8:35 pm
Profs effectively seek to ban books from Trump admin officials [More] Yet another terrible example of the ravages of ATDS... [Via Michael G]
- In the Keepers' Handsby David Codrea on January 22, 2021 at 8:24 pm
Facebook sends Trump suspension to its oversight board [More] I can almost hear the verdict now... [Via Michael G]
- Industrial-Scale Election Fraudby David Codrea on January 22, 2021 at 8:08 pm
Did It Happen? [More] Careful: Questions like that can get you destroyed these days. Love the dog food analogy! [Via Michael G]
- Today's 'Truth'by David Codrea on January 22, 2021 at 8:02 pm
Even More COVID-19 Narratives Shift as New Administration Takes Charge [More] That's the great thing about controlling all sources of information and eliminating the ones that won't play ball! Give […]
- The Only Leverage I Can See Appears to Rely on ATDS (Administrative Testicular Deficiency Syndrome)by David Codrea on January 22, 2021 at 7:55 pm
U. Oklahoma ‘Black Emergency Response Team’ issues new set of demands [More] What ever happened to "Go to class, get good grades, and obey the rules or we'll expel you"...? And "occupy" a […]
David Yamane / Gun Culture 2.0
- 2021: A Sneak Peek of My Year Aheadby David Yamane on January 14, 2021 at 3:25 pm
I am trying to break the grip the current moment has on my attention, and thought a good way to do that would be to have a brief look at my year ahead. For the spring semester, I am on a research […]
- Why Are There So Few Violent Insurrectionist Gun Owners?by David Yamane on January 13, 2021 at 5:11 pm
In the wake of the invasion of the U.S. Capitol Building last week by supporters of President Donald Trump, philosopher Firmin DeBrabander (author of Do Guns Make Us Free? Democracy and the Armed […]
- 2020 Brief Year in Reviewby David Yamane on January 12, 2021 at 2:07 pm
Although 2020 presented some unprecedented challenges, I managed to have some successes along the way. I published two scholarly articles on guns. The first, “Targeted Advertising: Documenting the […]
- Top 10 Most Viewed Posts in 2020by David Yamane on January 11, 2021 at 6:27 pm
Although the dumpster fire of 2020 appears to be flowing over into calendar year 2021, I still wanted to pause for a moment to report my most viewed posts of 2020. A year ago I characterized 2019 as […]
- All I Want For Christmas Is. . .by David Yamane on December 24, 2020 at 7:59 pm
some explanation of what this has to do with gun rights . . . Seen today on the Independent Firearm Owners Association homepage. . . Seen today on the Independent Firearm Owners Association Facebook […]
- My Podcast Appearances – Cumulative List and Linksby David Yamane on December 23, 2020 at 7:02 pm
I am a big consumer of podcasts. I subscribe to 40 podcasts on a range of topics from guns (obvi) to whiskey (WhiskyCast heading the list) to pens (The Pen Addict) to writing (The Creative Nonfiction […]
- Safety WITH Guns vs. Safety FROM Gunsby David Yamane on December 22, 2020 at 5:12 pm
A point I make often in brief comments on Twitter, but apparently have not stated up front on this blog, is that pro-gun and pro-gun control organizations have two fundamentally different approaches […]
- Pants On, Gun On – Then and Nowby David Yamane on December 20, 2020 at 11:10 am
I regret that this may be my last post reporting insights I gained from reading Lee Kennett and James LaVerne Anderson’s 1975 book, The Gun in America: The Origins of a National Dilemma (Prager). […]
- Combating the Deadly Art of Jiu-Jitsu, 1924 Editionby David Yamane on December 19, 2020 at 11:26 am
Here is yet another gem from Lee Kennett and James LaVerne Anderson’s The Gun in America (1975). They write: “The most vehement opponent of the [1924] Miller Bill [banning mail-order pistol […]
- QOTD: Violence as a Form of Dialogueby David Yamane on December 18, 2020 at 6:24 pm
In human confrontations, violence, like argument, is a form of dialogue. Words and weapons both serve as means of expression and convey messages. And in both cases the ‘vocabulary’ is extensive, […]
Reason.com
- Some Local Governments Are Still Punishing People for Having a Few Chickensby Baylen Linnekin on January 23, 2021 at 12:45 pm
A Pennsylvania couple is fighting an inane local ban on raising a handful of ducks and chickens in their backyard.
- Today in Supreme Court History: January 23, 1915by Josh Blackman on January 23, 2021 at 12:00 pm
1/23/1915: Justice Potter Stewart born.
- 'Journalists Are Authoritarians'by Nick Gillespie on January 23, 2021 at 11:00 am
Glenn Greenwald discusses what went wrong at the outlet he co-founded, what's wrong with the ACLU, and what might go wrong in the Biden administration.
- Will Democrats Learn to Love the Congressional Review Act?by Jonathan H. Adler on January 23, 2021 at 5:26 am
The CRA may offer Democrats a quick and easy way to repeal Trump Administration regulations, if they are willing to use it.
- No Copyright or Defamation Liability for Bulk Move of Social Network Community to New Siteby Eugene Volokh on January 23, 2021 at 12:35 am
In Monsarrat v. Newman, decided yesterday by Judge Richard G. Stearns (D. Mass.), plaintiff alleged: On April 4, 2017, the social networking site LiveJournal revised its terms and conditions of […]
- Canadian Mom Fined for Letting Grandparents Babysit Kids While She Went Grocery Shoppingby Lenore Skenazy on January 22, 2021 at 10:12 pm
"She was charged with violating the Reopening Ontario Act."
- Texas Strikes First, Seeks To Block Biden Administration's 100 Day Moratorium on Deportations (Updated)by Josh Blackman on January 22, 2021 at 9:56 pm
On January 8, DHS and Texas signed agreement that put limits on changes to immigration policy.
- "Cancel Culture Comes for Will Wilkinson"by Eugene Volokh on January 22, 2021 at 9:49 pm
An excellent piece by Robby Soave here at Reason: Will Wilkinson is a vice president at the left-leaning Niskanen Center, a contributing writer at The New York Times, and someone who has […]
- Legal Scholars' Letter Supporting Constitutionality of Impeaching and Convicting Presidents After they Leave Officeby Ilya Somin on January 22, 2021 at 9:47 pm
The signers include a wide range of constitutional scholars across the political spectrum, including Federalist Society co-founder Steve Calabresi.
- Don't Give Domestic Extremists the 'Post-9/11 Treatment'by Max Abrahms on January 22, 2021 at 9:25 pm
Government responses to Capitol rioters must be research-based and not just emotional reactions.
John Lott\’s War On Guns
- Left wing groups brag that "The Coronavirus Bill Contains ‘The Most Significant Climate Legislation’ Ever"by noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on December 26, 2020 at 6:32 am
"The Coronavirus Bill Contains ‘The Most Significant Climate Legislation’ Ever" The left wing National Resources Defense Council says, “This is perhaps the most significant climate […]
- Remember how the FDA delayed the Coronavirus Vaccine until after the election by requiring the strictest standards ever for a vaccineby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on December 1, 2020 at 2:00 am
A month before the election the FDA changed the rules on approving vaccines. The motivation was that they needed stricter rules this time for approval because people were concerned that this vaccine […]
- Joe Biden used to be fearful of vote fraudby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on September 20, 2020 at 7:20 am
Back in 1977, Biden wrote: “Should Voters Be Allowed To Register On Election Day? No,” Biden wrote in an op-ed to a now-defunct Wilmington, Del. newspaper in 1977. He even chided President […]
- Billings Gazette: Bullock's pharmaceutical claim misguidedby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on September 17, 2020 at 7:55 pm
I have an op-ed about the Senate race in Montana. Steve Bullock’s Senate campaign is targeting greedy pharmaceutical companies and demanding that the government negotiate drug prices. It […]
- Kamala Harris lauds Jacob Blake and his family, prejudges police as being wrong in shootingby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on September 11, 2020 at 4:34 am
From the New York Post: The officer who took her statement said she “had a very difficult time telling him this and cried as she told how the defendant assaulted her.” The alleged victim […]
- Three depressing stories of our times: Museum to review eliminating Charles Darwin collection, Public School Suspends kid for gun at home, and moreby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on September 7, 2020 at 4:50 am
1) "Natural History Museum to review potentially 'offensive' Charles Darwin collection" Ted Frank: "Museums are racist, Y’all. Fascinating how quickly “Black Lives Matter” has moved past […]
- Most Democrats believe Biden lie about Trump supposedly praising neo-Nazis, Klansmen, and white supremacistsby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on August 28, 2020 at 7:44 pm
Biden in his acceptance speech: "Just a week ago yesterday was the third anniversary of the events in Charlottesville. Close your eyes, remember what saw on television, and remember seeing those […]
- In the Missoulian: Bullock Ads Claim Support For The Second Amendmentby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on August 28, 2020 at 7:37 pm
I have a new piece in the Missoulian newspaper: For the last couple of weeks, Steve Bullock has bombarded the airwaves with ads claiming that he supports gun ownership. “Bullock took on his own […]
- In the Missoulian: This election will determine future of private gun ownership in USby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on August 13, 2020 at 4:39 pm
Excerpt: This past week, President Trump claimed the election will determine the future of private gun ownership in the United States. He’s right. And Montana voters’ choice for the U.S. […]
- George W Bush claiming that there is "systemic racism" among policeby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on August 1, 2020 at 2:57 am
In talking about George Floyd's death, Bush said:"This tragedy — in a long series of similar tragedies — raises a long overdue question: How do we end systemic racism in our society? The only way […]
Firearms Policy Coalition
- NYSRPA v. Corlett: New York Right to Carry Outside the Homeby Firearms Policy Coalition on January 22, 2021 at 10:56 pm
Last we checked, the Second Amendment doesn’t limit the right to bear arms to a few select locations. Yet courts across the country have had trouble deciding where the right applies. The Firearms […]
- FPC and FPF Urge the United States Supreme Court to Restore the Right to Carry Arms in Publicby Firearms Policy Coalition on January 21, 2021 at 9:23 pm
WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 21, 2021) — Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) and Firearms Policy Foundation (FPF) announced the filing of an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court in the […]
- FPC and FPF file Amicus Brief Arguing that the Community Caretaking Exception Should Not Apply to the Homeby Firearms Policy Coalition on January 15, 2021 at 9:43 pm
WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 15, 2021) — Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) and Firearms Policy Foundation (FPF) announced the filing of an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court in the […]
- Joe Biden Wants to Put Parents in Time Out for Unregulated Gun Storageby Firearms Policy Coalition on January 15, 2021 at 2:49 pm
According to his gun control plan, Biden “supports legislation holding adults criminally and civilly liable for directly or negligently giving a minor access to a firearm, regardless of whether the […]
- Ohio and Wisconsin Supreme Court Justices Cite FPC Scholarshipby Firearms Policy Coalition on January 14, 2021 at 5:13 pm
SACRAMENTO, CA (January 14, 2021) — Today, the Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that in roughly two weeks’ time, justices of two state courts of last resort have cited the scholarship of […]
- Joe Biden Wants to Disarm Teachers and Waste Millions of Taxpayer Dollars on “Gun Violence” Researchby Firearms Policy Coalition on January 13, 2021 at 3:10 pm
According to his gun control plan, President-Elect Joe Biden “supports barring states from using federal dollars to arm or train educators to discharge firearms”, because America “should be […]
- Joe Biden Wants to Force People to Convert to “Smart Guns”by Firearms Policy Coalition on January 11, 2021 at 4:17 pm
According to Joe Biden’s gun control plan, “we have the technology to allow only authorized users to fire a gun.” Sure we do, theoretically, but none of those firearms are currently being […]
- Joe Biden Wants to Create a Task Force to Target Gun Ownersby Firearms Policy Coalition on January 8, 2021 at 6:29 pm
President-Elect Biden’s gun plan says that he “will convene a national Task Force with federal agencies, state leaders, advocates, law enforcement, and technology experts to study rampant online […]
- FPC Statement on Incoming Biden Administration, Georgia Runoff, and Upcoming Gun Control Challengesby Firearms Policy Coalition on January 8, 2021 at 2:23 am
WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 7, 2021) — Firearms Policy Coalition has released the following statement after Congress today affirmed the Electoral College vote for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice […]
- Joe Biden Wants to Take Aim at Firearm Companies in Courtby Firearms Policy Coalition on January 5, 2021 at 4:30 pm
President-Elect Joe Biden wants to “hold gun manufacturers accountable” by repealing a 2005 law called the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, or PLCAA. The purpose of the PLCAA is to […]
The Truth About Guns
- AOC: Guns Aren’t Allowed in Washington, DC!by Carl Bussjaeger on January 23, 2021 at 12:00 am
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)It’s always hard to tell if socialist US Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is ignorant, lying, or just engaging in projection of her fanciful, […]
- Streamlight Launches Laser-Equipped Models of Rail-Mounted Lightsby Staff Writer on January 22, 2021 at 10:00 pm
From Streamlight . . . Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, introduced the TLR® RM 1 Laser and TLR® RM 2 Laser tactical […]
- Maryland GOP Rep. Andy Harris’ Concealed Pistol Sets Off House Metal Detectorby TTAG Contributor on January 22, 2021 at 8:27 pm
Congressional staff passes through a metal detector and security screening as they enter the House chamber, new measures put into place after a mob loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the […]
- Arrowhead Tactical Apparel Deplatformed by Facebook and Instagramby Jeremy S. on January 22, 2021 at 8:00 pm
Arrowhead Tactical Apparel, a clothing company, received an error message on October 20th of last year when attempting to log in to Instagram. This was the first indication that something was awry. […]
- NRA Faces a Series of Hurdles in Front of Its Plans To Reincorporate in Texasby John Boch on January 22, 2021 at 6:00 pm
National Rifle Associaiton Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds)Last Friday, the National Rifle Association announced its plans to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection […]
- Jason Vanderbrink, President of Federal, CCI, Speer and Remington Addresses Your Questions About Ammo Availabilityby John Boch on January 22, 2021 at 4:00 pm
Jason Vanderbrink. Image via YouTube by Boch.Jason Vanderbrink is back again. His last video discussing how his companies are working to produce as much ammunition as possible has garnered nearly […]
- New York Court Denies Motion to Dismiss NY Attorney General’s Lawsuit Against the NRAby Dan Zimmerman on January 22, 2021 at 2:00 pm
(AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)“It’s a one-of-a-kind case,” NRA attorney Sarah Rogers said in court Thursday. “We have real constitutional claims here.” She also argued on technical grounds […]
- Michigan Ammo Maker Fenix Ammunition Cited for Mask Mandate Non-Complianceby TTAG Contributor on January 22, 2021 at 12:00 am
By William Shanahan of Mom at Arms Here we go again! The mask nazis are using local law enforcement to harass Fenix Ammunition over the manufacturer’s non-compliance with Governor gretchn […]
- Aero Precision Moves Out of Tacoma In Response to Gun and Ammo Taxby TTAG Contributor on January 21, 2021 at 10:00 pm
Courtesy Aero PrecisionBy Larry Keane Aero Precision, one of the nation’s leading firearm parts and accessories manufacturers, warned Tacoma, Wash., city officials their proposed punitive gun and […]
- Stoeger’s New Striker-Fired STR-9S 9mm Combat Pistolby Staff Writer on January 21, 2021 at 8:00 pm
From Stoeger . . . Stoeger recently entered the striker-fired, semi-automatic pistol market with the introduction of the STR-9. The latest update to the affordable and durable pistol line features […]