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- Deep Dive: Canadian Federal Government Bans Another 300+ Firearmsby Zac K on December 9, 2024 at 7:00 pm
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Public Safety Minister Dominic Leblanc announced yet another gun ban, adding another 324 firearms to the already extensive list of banned guns in Canada.
- SWFA Upgrades Scopes To Gen 2 Modelsby Daniel Y on December 9, 2024 at 6:00 pm
SWFA’s venerable line of scopes has been upgraded to a new Gen 2 standard. The biggest news is the addition of a zero stop, and a modular turret system. Let’s check out the rest of the new […]
- Barrett Mk 22 Enters Full Operational Status With USMCby Daniel Y on December 9, 2024 at 4:00 pm
The Mk 22 Advanced Sniper Rifle from Barrett Firearms is now fully operational with the United States Marine Corps. This announcement comes a full year ahead of schedule. Let’s take a look at the […]
- TFB Weekly Web Deals 117: Deals for December 9th, 2024by Luke C. on December 9, 2024 at 2:00 pm
Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 117! This series is brought to you by KYGUNCO , your one-stop online shop for all things firearms.
- Silencer Saturday #358: A Holiday Suppressed Gift Guideby Daniel Y on December 7, 2024 at 7:22 pm
Welcome back once more to Silencer Saturday! Christmas is in the air, so it is time for a holiday gift guide for that silencer lover in your life. Buying gifts for us gun/silencer nerds is not easy, […]
- TFB Review: CZ Bobwhite G2 Intermediate 20 Gauge SxSby Sam.S on December 7, 2024 at 1:00 am
When CZ markets their Bobwhite G2 Intermediate as a scaled-down shotgun with a 14-inch length of pull for "teenagers and those of moderate stature," they're missing the real story. After spending […]
- POTD: Norwegian Special Operations Commandos With Colt Canada C8sby Eric B on December 7, 2024 at 12:30 am
TFB’s Photo Of The Day is happy to be back with more images from the great combat photographer Torbjørn Kjosvold, and his work with the Norwegian Special Operations Commandos - or Forsvarets […]
- TFB Podcast Roundup 158: The December 6th Roundupby Luke C. on December 7, 2024 at 12:00 am
We’re back again with another roundup of fresh firearms-focused podcasts in TFB Podcast Roundup 158. Each week we’re bringing you a new set of podcasts from across the web that cover a wide […]
- The New Q Southpawby Darwin N. on December 6, 2024 at 7:00 pm
The mad scientists at Q have announced their first dedicated 5.56x45mm suppressor, the Q Southpaw. Never distracted from its mission, the Southpaw follows the same key design philosophies of the […]
- KommandoStore's New South African Niemoller Rigsby Zac K on December 6, 2024 at 6:00 pm
KommandoStore has taken the wraps off new-production tactical web gear that’s based on an old special-forces design—and to help with production, they’ve teamed up with the veteran long-range […]
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- Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 6, 2024by Greg Ellifritz on December 6, 2024 at 11:35 am
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. EVERYDAY RIGS – Gunsite’s Professionals Talk About Their Carry Holsters and Guns I […]
- Free Books- Part 309by Greg Ellifritz on December 5, 2024 at 5:45 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 […]
- Questioning the Effectiveness of the .380 Auto Cartridgeby Greg Ellifritz on December 3, 2024 at 12:01 pm
Written by: Greg Ellifritz You folks really like your .380 semi-automatic pistols. Two of the top 10 most read articles on my site are about the .380. Every post I’ve written about this […]
- Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 29, 2024by Greg Ellifritz on November 29, 2024 at 11:45 am
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Mounting the Pistol-Mounted Optic Most of the pistol-mounted optic failures I see in […]
- Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 22, 2024by Greg Ellifritz on November 22, 2024 at 4:01 pm
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. State of Play: Political and Legal Trends to Watch “To start off, I reiterate that […]
- Should You Change Your Defensive Ammunition During Colder Weather?by Greg Ellifritz on November 21, 2024 at 11:57 am
Written by: Greg Ellifritz I occasionally get questions from readers about changing their defensive ammo to better defeat heavier winter clothing in the colder months. People who consider an […]
- 20 Rules for Travel Survivalby Greg Ellifritz on November 20, 2024 at 12:00 pm
This is a guest post from Dr. John Giduck. John is a well known author and trainer who specializes in writing about international symphonic mass terrorist attacks. John originally […]
- Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 15, 2024by Greg Ellifritz on November 15, 2024 at 11:05 am
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. With the upcoming presidential inauguration, the current worldwide military conflicts, […]
- Free Books- Part 308by Greg Ellifritz on November 14, 2024 at 6:06 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 […]
- Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 8, 2024by Greg Ellifritz on November 8, 2024 at 11:40 am
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. With the upcoming presidential inauguration, the current worldwide military conflicts, […]
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- Effective Practical Shooting Fitness Programming by Mike Seeklanderby michael seeklander on August 31, 2024 at 9:24 pm
(Practical (Shooting) Fitness Programming) By: Mike Seeklander Key Concepts First, let me start by saying that I am not a current, certified fitness trainer or coach. I have been in the past, but do […]
- Carry Optics – Time to Find the Dot! by michael seeklander on June 22, 2024 at 9:43 pm
Set up and training with your first carry optic handgun. A repost from the Tactical Journal. So you have decided to put an optic on that pistol and try the new carry optics divisions in IDPA and […]
- The FUNDAMENTAL Program Drillsby michael seeklander on December 2, 2021 at 9:20 pm
I get this question all the time: “Mike, I am a defensive shooter and will be practicing on an indoor range, what drills should I do in this circumstance” and I always answer that a drill is […]
- Each Day, Try to Build One Perfect Chunkby michael seeklander on February 9, 2021 at 1:38 pm
Tip #16: Each Day, Try to Build One Perfect Chunk The post Each Day, Try to Build One Perfect Chunk appeared first on Shooting-Performance.com.
- Seven Week Concealed Carry Programby michael seeklander on January 14, 2021 at 6:19 pm
This program is a simple yet highly efficient program that will help you improve your handgun shooting skills a bunch if you put the effort in. That said, one thing that you need to understand is […]
Precision Rifle Blog
- New Release: Applied Ballistics Quantum Appby Cal on December 3, 2024 at 2:05 pm
Applied Ballistics releases its new Quantum Mobile App, which features an upgraded interface and a ton of compelling features. This app isn’t just an update; it’s a complete re-engineering, […]
- Best Brass – What The Pros Useby Cal on November 29, 2024 at 6:11 pm
From groundbreaking innovations to surprising consolidations, rifle brass has undergone a seismic shift in recent years. This article reveals the secrets behind the top brass choices of elite PRS […]
- How Do The Best Shooters Reload? What The Pros Useby Cal on November 10, 2024 at 8:55 pm
These elite PRS shooters have cracked the code on loading ammo with unmatched accuracy, but their secrets might surprise you. Discover the reloading steps the top 200 Precision Rifle Series pros […]
- 2024 PRS Season Results + New Champ: Ben Gossett!by Cal on November 5, 2024 at 10:51 pm
In a PRS Pro Series finale packed with top shooters and tough conditions, Ben Gossett pulled off an impressive comeback to take the championship. Despite facing rain, hail, and powerful winds, he […]
- Best Powder Scale – What The Pros Useby Cal on November 1, 2024 at 3:03 pm
Precision rifle pros don’t leave anything to chance when it comes to weighing powder charges for their match ammo. This article reveals the top choice among pros, plus alternative scales and setups […]
- Best Reloading Presses & Dies – What The Pros Useby Cal on October 27, 2024 at 9:18 pm
Ever wondered what goes into creating the most accurate match ammo for the nation’s top 200 shooters? In this post, we reveal the reloading presses and dies the PRS elite trust most, sharing […]
- Best Shooting Bags – What The Pros Useby Cal on October 11, 2024 at 10:38 pm
The evolution of shooting bags has reshaped long-range precision shooting, and the latest pro insights reveal why. From innovative new types of fills for stability to bags tailored for different […]
- Best Rifle Bipod – What The Pros Useby Cal on September 27, 2024 at 10:18 pm
Ever wondered how pros hit those tiny targets with pinpoint precision? The game has changed, and bipods have become the secret to success. Find out which bipods are topping the charts and why even […]
- 2024 Suppressor Summit: Hard Data To Compare 250+ Suppresors!by Cal on September 14, 2024 at 1:32 pm
Ever wondered which suppressors truly perform the best? At the 2024 Suppressor Summit, 1700 rounds were fired and over 250 suppressors tested, and the data is now public! Gain insight from exclusive […]
- War Of 1812 Extended Long Range Matchby Cal on September 8, 2024 at 8:32 pm
Looking for a match that pushes your long-range shooting to the limit? The War of 1812 ELR Match this October in Texas offers just that— distances up to 1850 yards, fewer caliber restrictions, […]
Ruger Firearms
- Ruger Mark IV 22/45 Lite Pistolson December 4, 2024 at 10:00 am
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is excited to announce the release of two new Ruger® Mark IV™ 22/45™ Lite rimfire pistols. Combining reliability and accuracy with an attractive and […]
- Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Diluted Earnings of 28¢ Per Share and Declares Quarterly Dividend of 11¢ Per Shareon October 30, 2024 at 9:05 pm
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) announced today that for the third quarter of 2024, net sales were $122.3 million and diluted earnings were 28¢ per share. For the corresponding period […]
- Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. To Report Third Quarter Results And File Quarterly Report On Form 10-Q On Wednesday, October 30on October 29, 2024 at 9:05 pm
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR) will file its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q on October 30, 2024, after the close of the stock market. On Thursday, October 31, 2024, Sturm, Ruger will […]
- Ruger SR1911 "Street Edition" Serieson October 25, 2024 at 10:00 am
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is excited to introduce the SR1911 "Street Edition" series. This series of five engraved models of the SR1911® pistol celebrates Ruger’s rich […]
- Ruger Honored with Multiple Awards at the NASGW Expoon October 21, 2024 at 1:00 pm
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is proud to announce that it has been honored with multiple awards by the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW). Ruger® Firearms was […]
- Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. To Report Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results On Wednesday, October 30on October 16, 2024 at 9:05 pm
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR) will announce its financial results for the third quarter 2024 and file its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, after the close […]
- Team Ruger Dominates the Competition So Far in 2024on September 25, 2024 at 11:00 am
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is pleased to share that Team Ruger has dominated competitions so far this year, achieving numerous top finishes competing with their rugged, reliable […]
- Ruger Introduces Seventh Edition of Ruger Collector's Series VOTE 2024 10/22on September 23, 2024 at 11:00 am
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is proud to introduce the Seventh Edition of the Ruger® Collector's Series - the Vote 2024 10/22® Carbine. Accompanied by unique collector's […]
- Introducing the Ruger LC Carbine Now in 10mm Autoon September 9, 2024 at 11:00 am
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is excited to introduce the Ruger® LC Carbine™ chambered in 10mm Auto. This lightweight carbine features a 16.25" threaded barrel, adjustable folding […]
- Ruger Continues Its 75th Anniversary Celebration with Two New Commemorative 10/22son August 28, 2024 at 11:00 am
In celebration of its 75th anniversary, Ruger's Newport, New Hampshire manufacturing facility offers two new 75th Anniversary models of the 10/22 rimfire sporter now available with satin black alloy […]
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- 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
- Civil Conversations about Guns Die in Darknessby David Yamane on December 3, 2024 at 4:43 pm
The following first ran two weeks ago on my Light Over Heat newsletter that goes out to email subscribers about once a month. If you want to get a sneak peek or easy digest of what I’m up to, […]
- My Podcast (and Related) Appearances – Cumulative List and Linksby David Yamane on December 3, 2024 at 4:09 pm
Last Updated: 3 December 2024 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 […]
- Light Over Heat Book Chats on Gunsby David Yamane on November 27, 2024 at 4:04 pm
Among the videos on my Light Over Heat YouTube channel are some conversations I had with authors of recent books on guns. I’m going to embed the video links on this post to create a repository of […]
- Keynote Address: The Agony (and Ecstasy) of Liberal Gun Ownershipby David Yamane on October 30, 2024 at 5:44 pm
Earlier I posted about “Liminal Gun Ownership,” a key idea I discussed in my keynote address at the Liberal Gun Club National Meeting in Las Vegas this month. A complete recording of that keynote […]
- Two Liminal Guys Walk Into a Liminal Space in Las Vegas (Not the Setup to a Joke)by David Yamane on October 28, 2024 at 1:00 pm
There is no one in the gun space I respect more than Michael Sodini, founder and CEO of Walk the Talk America.* For those who don’t know, Walk the Talk America (WTTA) is a gun-friendly non-profit […]
- Having One Foot Inside Gun Culture and One Foot Outside It Memeifiedby David Yamane on October 27, 2024 at 12:45 pm
Yesterday I answered a friend’s question about being a gun owner and voting for candidates from the political party in America that seeks to restrict the right to keep and bear arms. This is part […]
- How Can Liberal Gun Owners Vote for Democrats?by David Yamane on October 26, 2024 at 12:18 pm
Preface: Followers of my work should know a couple of things about me and politics. First, I see myself ideologically as a liberal. It’s in the subtitle of Gun Curious after all! Second, I don’t […]
- Liminal Gun Ownershipby David Yamane on October 25, 2024 at 1:33 pm
Last week I had the pleasure of attending the LGC National Meeting for the first time. The “L” in LGC stands for “Liberal,” but as I argued in my keynote address to the group, it could just […]
- Final Stretch of Gun Curious Appearances?by David Yamane on October 7, 2024 at 10:01 am
I am up early this morning traveling to Wilmington, Delaware to talk about American gun culture and Gun Curious: A Liberal Professor’s Surprising Journey Inside America’s Gun Culture. Unless it […]
- Could Kamala Harris Lose the Election Because of the Gun Topic ?by David Yamane on October 4, 2024 at 10:31 am
I have generally had good experiences working with journalists interested in guns in America. Certainly most work within the dominant narrative of gun-pathology, but I usually feel I have added […]
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- Minneapolis Doctor Sufficiently Alleged Demotion Based in Part on Anti-Woke Speech in 2020by Eugene Volokh on December 9, 2024 at 11:44 pm
"Dr. Gustilo made ... posts ... concerning controversial political issues including presidential candidates, fascism, racism, police killings, Black Lives Matter, socialism, and COVID.... [She […]
- Monday Open Threadby Eugene Volokh on December 9, 2024 at 11:25 pm
What's on your mind?
- Challengers Have Standing to Challenge Connecticut "Harassment" Ban for Lawyersby Eugene Volokh on December 9, 2024 at 10:57 pm
The Second Circuit holds that the challengers sufficiently alleged that the ban is broad enough to cover their constitutionally protected speech (including speech that may offend some based on gender […]
- Why Socialists Are Cheering the Death of an Insurance CEOby Matt Welch on December 9, 2024 at 10:21 pm
Plus: a listener asks the editors if libertarians are more prone to believing in conspiracy theories.
- Free Speech Unmuted: Court Upholds TikTok Divestiture Lawby Eugene Volokh on December 9, 2024 at 10:07 pm
My cohost Jane Bambauer and I lay out what the D.C. Circuit said. You can also watch our past episodes:… The post Free Speech Unmuted: Court Upholds TikTok Divestiture Law appeared first on […]
- Does Spying on Laptops Really Prevent High School Suicides?by Emma Camp on December 9, 2024 at 10:06 pm
Administrators say AI surveillance tech helps struggling students get care. But false alarms are common.
- What's Left For the U.S. To Do in Syria?by Matthew Petti on December 9, 2024 at 9:32 pm
The Syrian civil war is over, at least for now. But the Biden and Trump administrations both seem keen on shaping the outcome—and U.S. partners are gearing up to invade.
- When Deciding Whether To Investigate His Opponents, Trump Says, He Will Defer to 'Very Fair' Kash Patelby Jacob Sullum on December 9, 2024 at 6:20 pm
Trump's pick to run the FBI has a long list of enemies he plans to "come after," with the legal details to be determined later.
- Justice Thomas's Statement Reaffirms Sword-Shield Dichotomyby Josh Blackman on December 9, 2024 at 6:15 pm
"A defendant can always raise unconstitutionality as a defense 'where a statute is invalid upon its face and an attempt is made to enforce its penalties in violation of constitutional right.'"
- Justices Thomas, Alito, Gorsuch, and Kavanaugh Are Active on the Cert Docketby Josh Blackman on December 9, 2024 at 5:27 pm
Justice Barrett remains the most gun-shy Justice.
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- Andy McCarthy: "Obama, Clinton and Biden ALL used secret, fake-name email accounts to hide their actions"by noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on September 6, 2023 at 10:27 pm
From McCarthy's piece at the New York Post:. . . This is how the Obama administration rolled.When high officials were involved in a dodgy activity they wanted to shield from public disclosure laws, […]
- Joe Biden used Pseudonym Email Address while he was Vice Presidentby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on August 18, 2023 at 7:28 pm
How Biden used personal email to share some government business with son Hunter\House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer is now pressing National Archives to release unredacted emails between […]
- Something to remember in the debate over charter schools in Montanaby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on June 16, 2023 at 7:23 am
Montana is one of the last states without charter schools, but that may be about to change. Gov. Greg Gianforte signed a pair of bills into law that establish separate and distinct charter school […]
- Failed Environmental Doomsday Predictionsby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on May 30, 2023 at 7:51 pm
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 […]
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