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- TFB Review: Daewoo DR200 Upgrades By Richard Pierceby Nicholas C on May 6, 2023 at 12:00 am
I acquired a Daewoo DR200 a couple years ago and like any other gun, the Daewoo rifles have their own cult following. Thanks to a Facebook group for Daewoo owners, I found Richard Pierce and his […]
- POTD: IWI Tavor X95by Eric B on May 5, 2023 at 11:30 pm
Let’s congratulate Schrombo on his new IWI Tavor X95, equipped with a Meprolight M21 sight and Manticore Arms port cover and other parts. I have the same rifle, but in Olive Drab and I can relate […]
- Friday Night Lights: Oasys Universal Thermal Binocular (UTB)by Nicholas C on May 5, 2023 at 11:00 pm
Greetings nocturnal enthusiasts and thank you for joining me here at Friday Night Lights. Last week I shared how my friends and I shot 2,200 yards in the dark. Today we take a look at another piece […]
- FN America Announces $18 Million Expansion Project at Columbia, South Carolina Production Facilityby Matthew Moss on May 5, 2023 at 6:00 pm
Hot on the heels of FN America’s announcement that they will be opening a new, second facility at Liberty, South Carolina, the company has now announced their plans to expand their current site at […]
- SlowMo STG44 Malfunction Study With Rifle Dynamicsby Nicholas C on May 5, 2023 at 5:00 pm
I met up with the guys at Rifle Dynamics to help film some of their guns in slow motion. They wanted some engineering studies done to better understand their products and needed a slow-motion camera. […]
- Alien Gear Goes Electromagnetic: The NEW Photon Holsterby Nic L on May 5, 2023 at 3:00 pm
Especially when beginning your journey into firearms, finding a holster that can serve double duty is valuable. Many of my students are new to firearms and are planning to carry concealed. However, […]
- Mission First Tactical Releases Mandalorian Beskar-Themed Magazineby Will P on May 5, 2023 at 1:00 pm
Mission First Tactical, or MFT for short, produces a wide variety of firearms-related components and accessories. From buttstocks and grips, to rail systems and muzzle devices, to holsters and more, […]
- The Mag Shack – Thousands of Factory Original and Aftermarket Magsby Luke C. on May 5, 2023 at 12:00 am
Let’s face it, magazines are a hot-button issue for a number of reasons, and not all of them have to do with the legality or even their capacity. A lot of times magazines can become infamous or […]
- POTD: My Friend Knuckleduster Revolverby Hrachya H on May 4, 2023 at 11:30 pm
Most of the My Friend knuckleduster wheelguns produced by James Reid were pepperboxes of various sizes and calibers. However, there is a very rare version of this 19th-century concealed carry gat […]
- Concealed Carry Corner: Items To Consider When Carryingby Matt E on May 4, 2023 at 11:00 pm
Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about the Top 3 Things to Do To Easily Carry. If you happened to miss last week’s article, be sure to click the link […]
Greg Ellifritz / Active Response Training
- Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 5, 2023by Greg Ellifritz on May 5, 2023 at 10:17 am
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Gunfight On Fremont Street: O.K. Corral Part 1 Last weekend when I was teaching in […]
- Free Books- Part 272by Greg Ellifritz on May 4, 2023 at 12:17 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 […]
- Managing the Unsafe Student in a Firearms Classby Greg Ellifritz on May 3, 2023 at 10:08 am
A friend and fellow firearms instructor asked me an interesting question a few weeks ago. I thought that my answer would have a broad appeal for the instructors who read my articles. Here is the […]
- Upcoming Classes- May-June 2023by Greg Ellifritz on May 2, 2023 at 4:42 pm
Here are all the open enrollment classes I am teaching between now and the end of June. On May 14, 2023 I’ll be back in Ohio at Blackwing teaching my Snub Nose Revolver class. […]
- Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 28, 2023by Greg Ellifritz on April 28, 2023 at 10:13 am
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. LEARNING FROM TRAGEDY Solid advice from Massad Ayoob. You might also like Mas’ […]
- Email Newsletter Updatesby Greg Ellifritz on April 27, 2023 at 10:33 am
Two years ago, the email service I was using to notify all of you when I had posted a new article became defunct. In looking for a replacement email notification system, we found that most of the […]
- SEX TRAFFICKING AND WHY NO FAMILY MAY BE IMMUNEby Greg Ellifritz on April 25, 2023 at 10:47 am
*This is a guest post by my friend Steve Moses from Palisades Training. Despite the extent of the problems with human trafficking, I haven’t addressed it much here on my blog. I dealt with it a […]
- Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 21, 2023by Greg Ellifritz on April 21, 2023 at 10:03 am
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. 12 Gauge #4 Buckshot to the FACE! My friend (the real) Dr. House writes up a case of a […]
- Free Books- Part 271by Greg Ellifritz on April 20, 2023 at 10:29 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 […]
- Should I Provide First Aid to the Attacker I Just Shot?by Greg Ellifritz on April 18, 2023 at 10:02 am
Written by Greg Ellifritz I had an interesting question posed to me by a student in a recent Systems Collapse Medical Class I taught. He asked me: “If I have to shoot a criminal in a gunfight, […]
American Rifleman
- 3 Mausers: Rifles & Rounds Comparisonon May 6, 2023 at 1:00 pm
Culling a carefully curated collection of arms can be incredibly agonizing. So how does one select a favorite for keeps? Here the author delves into his personal collection of Mauser rifles with […]
- Product Preview: Sharps Bros. CVA Grip With 1913 Picatinny Interfaceon May 6, 2023 at 12:00 pm
You can update your CVA break-action muzzleloader, rifle or pistol with an entirely new grip thanks to Sharps Bros.
- New For 2023: Hi-Point 3095 Carbine In 30 Super Carryon May 6, 2023 at 12:00 pm
Hi-Point Firearms introduced an industry first in 2023, with its 3095 carbine chambered in 30 Super Carry, the first long gun chambered for the new cartridge.
- Gun Of The Week: FN America High Poweron May 5, 2023 at 1:00 pm
Watch American Rifleman staff on the range to get a closer look at the new FN High Power, which is an entirely different animal from the classic sidearm of the same name that was famous throughout […]
- The Armed Citizen® May 5, 2023on May 5, 2023 at 12:00 pm
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
- 2023 Shotgun Of The Year: Benelli 28 Gauge Super Black Eagle 3on May 5, 2023 at 12:00 pm
American Rifleman is pleased to announce the 2023 Shotgun Of The Year Award goes to Benelli.
- Guns Of The First Special Service Forceon May 4, 2023 at 1:00 pm
What began as an unfeasible plan to open a second front in frozen Norway, ultimately created one of the finest special forces in the proud history of two armies—American and Canadian.
- MidwayUSA Earns 2022 Bizrate Platinumon May 4, 2023 at 12:00 pm
MidwayUSA, an internet retailer for shooting, hunting and outdoor gear has earned the 2022 Bizrate Platinum Circle of Excellence Award. Only 29 online retailers reached the platinum level, an […]
- N-SSA Kicks Off 2023 Spring Nationalson May 4, 2023 at 12:00 pm
In the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, spring starts with a bang, quite literally, as the North-South Skirmish Association’s (N-SSA) 147th Spring Nationals commence on May 17.
- Making Today's Colt M1911on May 3, 2023 at 1:00 pm
Colt's been producing its iconic Model of 1911 semi-automatic pistol for more than a century, but making the modern Colt M1911 is a bit different than what it took to create the classic.
Michael Seekings / Shooting Performance
- The FUNDAMENTAL Program Drillsby michael seeklander on December 2, 2021 at 9:20 pm
I get this question all the time: “Mike, I am a defensive shooter and will be practicing on an indoor range, what drills should I do in this circumstance” and I always answer that a drill is […]
- Introducing: LiveFire (Mobil App)by michael seeklander on June 22, 2021 at 6:45 pm
So let me tell you a story. About a year ago a buddy of mine approached me and told me he had been in a conversation with two app designers that were on to something big in the firearms training […]
- Each Day, Try to Build One Perfect Chunkby michael seeklander on February 9, 2021 at 1:38 pm
Tip #16: Each Day, Try to Build One Perfect Chunk The post Each Day, Try to Build One Perfect Chunk appeared first on Shooting-Performance.com.
- 2021 Training Classes!by michael seeklander on January 16, 2021 at 3:31 pm
Hey Everyone! Reminder: You only have until January 31st to use the “spring15” discount code for a 15% discount on class tuition! Ammunition:If you are worried about ammo shortages, sign up! If […]
- Seven Week Concealed Carry Programby michael seeklander on January 14, 2021 at 6:19 pm
This program is a simple yet highly efficient program that will help you improve your handgun shooting skills a bunch if you put the effort in. That said, one thing that you need to understand is […]
Precision Rifle Blog
- Sneak Peek of Bryan Litz’s New Book: Volume III of Modern Advancements in Long Range Shootingby Cal on August 14, 2022 at 3:45 pm
Bryan Litz and the team from Applied Ballistics have released another book packed with their latest research projects and findings related to long-range shooting. This new book is the 3rd Volume in […]
- Precision Rifle Podcasts – 4 Podcasts Hosted by Top 10 Shootersby Cal on July 4, 2022 at 10:59 pm
Have you ever been at a match, and you saw a shooter there you respect – and you wished you could see what was going on in his head? What does he think about before a stage? What is he thinking […]
- PRB’s New 100-Yard Underground Rangeby Cal on December 27, 2021 at 11:01 pm
I need your help! I’m excited to share the details of a 100-yard underground range I’ve been building where I’ll be able to experiment in a fully controlled environment. I’ve already […]
- Finally!!! Long-Range Gear at Amazon Shipping Speedsby Cal on November 24, 2021 at 10:51 pm
This quick post is a little different than most of my content, but I wanted to pass along something I personally found exciting. It’s not technical, but it’s helpful! The convenience and speed of […]
- Best Rifle Ammo for the Money – 19 Brands Tested!by Cal on November 17, 2021 at 11:20 pm
This article takes all of the performance data collected from my massive ammo test based on 1,000+ rounds of live fire and shows us what the best rifle ammo for the money is. It takes the hit […]
- 6.5 Creedmoor Ammo Test Summary: Hit Probability At Long-Rangeby Cal on October 30, 2021 at 9:35 pm
If you only read one article in this series, MAKE IT THIS ONE! This article takes all the data collected over months of live-fire research and sums it all up by ranking each type of ammo by hit […]
- 6.5 Creedmoor Ammo Test Part 5: Live-Fire Group Sizes & Precisionby Cal on October 27, 2021 at 10:26 pm
Welcome to Part 5 of the results from my massive 6.5 Creedmoor ammo field test! This article will cover the results from over 150 five-shot groups that I fired. There were 760 shots for record, which […]
- 6.5 Creedmoor Ammo Test Part 4: Live-Fire Muzzle Velocity Detailsby Cal on May 28, 2021 at 11:00 am
This is the second article in this series covering the muzzle velocity data I collected. The last article covered how this data was collected, along with a summary and head-to-head comparison of all […]
- 6.5 Creedmoor Ammo Test Part 3: Live-Fire Muzzle Velocity & Consistency Summaryby Cal on May 26, 2021 at 3:51 pm
Welcome to Part 3 of the results of a massive 6.5 Creedmoor ammo field test, where I tested multiple boxes of every kind of 6.5 Creedmoor ammo that is marketed as “match” or “target” grade. […]
- 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 […]
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Grant Cunningham
- A bit of shameless self-promotionby Grant Cunningham on February 13, 2023 at 6:56 pm
For a former trumpet player, I’m surprisingly reticent about blowing my own horn. Today I’ve managed to overcome that reluctance and share some videos, plus an overdue link to my latest book. […]
- Book Review — Deadly Force: Understanding Your Right to Self-Defense, 2nd edition, by Massad Ayoobby Grant Cunningham on February 6, 2023 at 12:36 pm
Some background Massad Ayoob and I go way back. We met in 1994, when my wife and I attended his Judicious Use of Lethal Force class, then known as LFI-1 (for “Lethal Force Institute”, the name of […]
- My SHOT Show 2023 reportby Grant Cunningham on January 26, 2023 at 9:07 pm
SHOT Show ’23 took place January 17th through the 20th. I attended as an exhibitor this year, helping Lubriplate officially introduce their SFL Firearm Grease and FMO Firearm Oil, two products […]
- New year, exciting new product announcement!by Grant Cunningham on January 4, 2022 at 8:16 pm
I’ve been looking forward to this day for over 15 years. I honestly have. Long-time readers of this blog already know my views on lubricants for firearms. (For those who are new, click here for […]
- Happy New Year!by Grant Cunningham on December 31, 2021 at 4:11 pm
In our society, we usually spend the eve of a new year wishing the coming annum is better than the one we leave behind. And wishing is about where it ends. Instead of the annual hopefest, how about […]
- “It seemed like a good idea at the time”by Grant Cunningham on December 27, 2021 at 6:36 pm
One day my wife and I were going through our preparedness supplies, checking expiration dates and seeing if any items needed repair or replacement. (It’s amazing how much of our back-stocked […]
- “If you can’t say anything nice…”by Grant Cunningham on December 22, 2021 at 6:11 pm
I’ve had a blog post ready to release for the past few months, and continually vacillated on whether to publish it. I finally decided not to hit the upload button. The article was about […]
- Things I’ve come to understandby Grant Cunningham on October 5, 2021 at 2:59 am
Quick reminder: If you’ve gotten this in your email, it’s because, at some time in the past, you signed up and agreed to receive updates from me. If you don’t remember who I am, or have decided […]
- 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 […]
The Art of Manliness
- Odds & Ends: May 5, 2023on May 5, 2023 at 4:27 pm
"Cien Años" by Pedro Infante. Pedro Infante was a Mexican singer and actor who was one of the biggest stars of the golden age of Mexican cinema. For us Americans, he was like Frank Sinatra. The […]
- Does Yelling While Exercising Make You Stronger?on May 4, 2023 at 2:55 pm
Every gym has that person. The person who loudly grunts and yells when he’s exercising. This guy is an extreme example of the phenomenon. While it seems like it's dudes who are more likely to […]
- Podcast #892: Leadership Lessons From Military Mentorson May 3, 2023 at 1:42 pm
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- Think Like Feynman: Why You Should Have 12 Favorite Problemson May 2, 2023 at 2:19 pm
I enjoy browsing used bookstores. I like walking down the aisles, looking at the tattered spines of the books that line the shelves. Now and then, my eyes will pass by the title of a book that […]
- Podcast #768: Become a Focused Monotaskeron May 1, 2023 at 1:12 pm
Note: This is a rebroadcast of a favorite episode from the archives. Writing an email while on a Zoom call. Talking on the phone while walking. Scrolling through social media while watching a […]
- Skill of the Week: Get Your Car Unstuckon April 30, 2023 at 6:22 pm
Cars can get stuck in a lot of things: ditches, snow, mud, you name it. This guide provides principles for getting your car out of anything.
- Sunday Firesides: Enjoy Your Voyage on Spaceship Earthon April 30, 2023 at 1:11 am
The modern world can feel curiously unreal. We wake, work, and sleep in climate-controlled boxes. We can talk to a dozen people, survey a distant location, and restock our homes by making micro […]
- Odds & Ends: April 28, 2023on April 28, 2023 at 3:10 pm
David Whyte on finding your element. One of the insights I got from preparing for my interview with the poet David Whyte comes back to me regularly. He talks about how one of our symbols of beauty […]
Gun Culture
Instapundit
- KING CHARLES III AND QUEEN CAMILLA ARE CROWNED IN ELABORATE CEREMONY.by Ed Driscoll on May 6, 2023 at 5:45 pm
KING CHARLES III AND QUEEN CAMILLA ARE CROWNED IN ELABORATE CEREMONY.
- WILL THERE BE A FLYING SUB? PLEASE LET THERE BE A FLYING SUB. Joint venture announced to build ‘unby Glenn Reynolds on May 6, 2023 at 5:30 pm
WILL THERE BE A FLYING SUB? PLEASE LET THERE BE A FLYING SUB. Joint venture announced to build ‘underwater space station of the ocean.’
- TRUNALIMUNUMAPRZURE! British public sours on Biden after coronation snub, says former Thatcher aide.by Ed Driscoll on May 6, 2023 at 5:14 pm
TRUNALIMUNUMAPRZURE! British public sours on Biden after coronation snub, says former Thatcher aide. As President Biden takes flak both at home and across the pond for his decision to sit out the […]
- WHY WE SHOULD HAVE YEAR-ROUND DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME: Fall time change associated with rise in sleepby Glenn Reynolds on May 6, 2023 at 5:00 pm
WHY WE SHOULD HAVE YEAR-ROUND DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME: Fall time change associated with rise in sleep disorders.
- RAND PAUL SAYS DEMOCRATS KNOW THE ‘CONSENSUS IS SWITCHING’ ON FAUCI: “They still don’t wantby Ed Driscoll on May 6, 2023 at 4:44 pm
RAND PAUL SAYS DEMOCRATS KNOW THE ‘CONSENSUS IS SWITCHING’ ON FAUCI: “They still don’t want to be part of it because Fauci’s the leader of the Democrat party now for them,” Paul told […]
- MATT WALSH: “I’m not sure if most people fully appreciate the significance of this Bud Light stuff.by Ed Driscoll on May 6, 2023 at 4:30 pm
MATT WALSH: “I’m not sure if most people fully appreciate the significance of this Bud Light stuff. We made an iconic American brand toxic, virtually overnight, because it endorsed gender […]
- THE CORBYNIZATION OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY CONTINUES APACE: Neera Tanden, Biden’s New Adviser, Hasby Ed Driscoll on May 6, 2023 at 4:14 pm
THE CORBYNIZATION OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY CONTINUES APACE: Neera Tanden, Biden’s New Adviser, Has A History Of Trashing Political Opponents And Israel.
- THE POWER LINE WEEK IN PICTURES: No Energy in the Executive Edition.by Ed Driscoll on May 6, 2023 at 4:00 pm
THE POWER LINE WEEK IN PICTURES: No Energy in the Executive Edition.
- EVERYTHING IS GOING SWIMMINGLY, BIDEN NATIONAL SECURITY EDITION: As China’s aggression grows, US alby Glenn Reynolds on May 6, 2023 at 3:47 pm
EVERYTHING IS GOING SWIMMINGLY, BIDEN NATIONAL SECURITY EDITION: As China’s aggression grows, US allies reassess security in the Indo-Pacific region. Possibly related: General Liu Yazhou, a senior […]
- WIKIPEDIA’S ROBESPIERRE: On this day in 1758, the bloodthristy Maximilien Robespierre was born inby Gail Heriot on May 6, 2023 at 3:34 pm
WIKIPEDIA’S ROBESPIERRE: On this day in 1758, the bloodthristy Maximilien Robespierre was born in the French province of Artois. Weirdly, Wikipedia has an almost hagiographic entry for him. […]
NRA
- Massachusetts: “Gun Law Listening Tour” in Brockton on Monday, May 8thon May 5, 2023 at 10:40 pm
The Massachusetts House of Representatives will be holding a “Gun Law Listening Tour” event in Brockton, on Monday, May 8th. This event will focus on “impacted communities” in the state that […]
- Maine: Several Critical Gun Bills Being Heard Next Weekon May 5, 2023 at 10:25 pm
The Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee will be holding several hearings during the week of May 8th that will greatly impact your Second Amendment rights in Maine. Some of the proposals […]
- Nevada: Senate Judiciary Committee Voting on Carry Restrictions & Age Discriminationon May 5, 2023 at 8:39 pm
Today, starting at 1:00PM, the Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a work session and vote on Assembly Bill 354, to increase “gun-free zones” where law-abiding citizens are left defenseless, and […]
- North Carolina – Concealed Carry Bill Falls Short at Crossoveron May 5, 2023 at 8:36 pm
This week, HB 189, originally titled the 'NC Constitutional Carry Act', moved through several committees in the North Carolina House of Representatives. As drafted, this legislation would […]
- Hawaii: Legislature Adjourns Sine Die from 2023 Sessionon May 5, 2023 at 7:00 pm
Yesterday, the Hawaii Legislature adjourned sine die from its 2023 session. During this session, the Legislature continued Hawaii’s increasing encroachments against Second Amendment rights, with […]
- Oklahoma Governor Signed Two Important Second Amendment Bills: Boat Carry and Constitutional Carry Cleanupon May 5, 2023 at 5:32 pm
Recently, Governor Kevin Stitt, signed two important pieces of legislation that uphold our Second Amendment rights.
- Colorado: Extreme Private Property Ban Killedon May 5, 2023 at 5:19 pm
Thanks to the strong response of NRA members and Second Amendment supporters, HB23-1165, the bill giving counties the power to ban shooting on private property in their jurisdiction, was defeated. […]
- Iowa: General Assembly Adjourns from 2023 Legislative Sessionon May 5, 2023 at 3:06 pm
Yesterday, the Iowa General Assembly adjourned sine die from the 2023 session of the 2023-2024 General Assembly.
- Florida: Right to Hunt and Fish Amendment to be on 2024 Balloton May 5, 2023 at 2:25 pm
Last week, the House voted 116-0, and the Senate voted 38-1, in favor of House Joint Resolution 1157. This puts forth a proposal to Florida voters on the 2024 ballot to amend the State Constitution […]
War On Guns
- Down for the Countby David Codrea on June 9, 2022 at 6:05 pm
What are people still doing coming here? And no, I don't see the majority coming from links at the new site.Go HERE.
- Success of Sortsby David Codrea on May 6, 2022 at 4:39 pm
It's not pretty. It's not sophisticated. There's plenty of room for improvement and helpful features.But by God, after several days of inventing new cuss words and letting my inner ADD make me no fun […]
- 'I Find Myself to be Exorbitantly Superannuated for This Feculence'by David Codrea on May 5, 2022 at 4:05 pm
Trying to set up the new site has been an exercise in pure frustration. It sure adds a whole new dimension to "A man's gotta know his limitations."Nothing about it is intuitive. You'd think if you […]
- Blog Update Sitrepby David Codrea on May 3, 2022 at 3:38 pm
I'm workin' on it. I should be able to do a test post at the new place by the end of the week.It's been nice having less hectic days at the keyboard, especially with Spring yard work demands, but I […]
- ‘Be a Victim’ is No Way to Run the Republicby David Codrea on May 2, 2022 at 9:40 pm
No doubt, there are reasons why citizens should think twice about confronting those committing criminal acts, but prominent among those is that the same “law” that fails to “secure the […]
- Silence from Black Leaders on Biden ATF Nomination is Deafeningby David Codrea on April 30, 2022 at 3:23 pm
You’d think with all their talk about “equity,” more angrily outspoken members of the Congressional Black Caucus, representatives like Maxine Waters and Sheila Jackson Lee, would be demanding […]
- Armed American Radio Reduxby David Codrea on April 30, 2022 at 3:04 pm
David Codrea explores Ukraine disarming citizens for weapons storage? WAT? [Listen]Thursday's Hour 2 program, where we discussed the (thus far unreported by anyone else) Ukraine gun storage order...
- Donald Trump Jr’s 2A Task Force Needs Closer Scrutiny by Gun Ownersby David Codrea on April 29, 2022 at 2:01 pm
Fleshing out the details of the “group,” its organization and specific efforts it intends to make is important because getting visitors to register and donate seems to be the purpose of the 2A […]
- I'll Be On Hour 2by David Codrea on April 28, 2022 at 7:57 pm
TODAY on #AAR Hour 1, 4-5p ET (1-2p PT) @HT_GunWriter Lee Williams, Hour 2, 5-6p ET, (2-3p PT) @dcodrea. Good hard-hitting talk radio! Make sure to tune in or watch live at […]
- EXCLUSIVE: Ukrainian Territorial Defense Ordered to Turn in Arms 'for Storage' Purposesby David Codrea on April 26, 2022 at 4:39 pm
The disarming of citizen soldier volunteers (especially when a war is still in full swing) is a good indicator that if and when the situation in Ukraine “normalizes,” the plan is to return to […]
David Yamane / Gun Culture 2.0
- Why I Almost Abandoned My Effort to Bring Light and Turn Down the Heat on Guns (Light Over Heat #49)by David Yamane on May 3, 2023 at 3:00 pm
What was supposed to be a brief hiatus from my “Light Over Heat” YouTube channel almost became permanent. This video explains why. A lot of it had to do with my feeling like I was talking into a […]
- Results of a Busier Than Normal Week Speaking to the Media about Gunsby David Yamane on May 1, 2023 at 1:21 pm
I have come to accept that journalists do not contact me unless something is going wrong with guns in America. After all, “79.9 Million Gun Owners Don’t Shoot Anyone” and “399.9 Million Guns […]
- Bibliography and Videography of My Major Works on Guns and Gun Cultureby David Yamane on April 28, 2023 at 10:26 pm
Cumulative list of significant products of my work on American gun culture: (21) “Stand Your Ground laws do not allow you to ‘shoot first and ask questions later,’” The Hill (21 April 2023). […]
- My Podcast (and Related) Appearances – Cumulative List and Links (Updated 04/2023)by David Yamane on April 28, 2023 at 9:18 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 […]
- Coming Back to Lower the Heat and Address Frustration and Fatigue Over Guns (Light Over Heat #48)by David Yamane on April 26, 2023 at 3:00 pm
I have been on a 5-month hiatus from my “Light Over Heat” YouTube channel and seriously thought about not coming back. (More on that in a later video.) But seeing the frustration and fatigue in […]
- Talking About Violence in the Asian American Community, Especially the Recent Half Moon Bay Mass Murderby David Yamane on April 16, 2023 at 4:47 pm
I am Asian-American (half Japanese-American on my father’s side) and grew up in Half Moon Bay, California. The coincidence of this with the mass murder of 7 people in Half Moon Bay by an Asian man […]
- Is the “Smart Gun” Finally a Technology Whose Time Has Come?by David Yamane on April 15, 2023 at 12:52 pm
Speaking of the ongoing National Rifle Association (NRA) annual meeting and exhibits, one of the firearms technologies I have been interested in seeing develop is “smart guns.” As many gun people […]
- Home Defense in “Your Mobile Castle”by David Yamane on April 14, 2023 at 12:42 pm
The National Rifle Association (NRA) annual meeting and exhibits begin today in Indianapolis, Indiana. Since I began my research on American gun culture, I have attended three times (2013 in Houston, […]
- Further Adventures in Using Artificial Intelligence to Help Me with My Books on American Gun Cultureby David Yamane on April 8, 2023 at 6:42 pm
As I noted recently, I am just starting to dabble in using AI chatbots, trying to figure out whether they can help me with my writing on American gun culture. I was updating a chapter of my […]
- Grumpy Old Man Tries Google Bard AI Chatbot on the Normality of Gunsby David Yamane on April 6, 2023 at 9:29 pm
The Dana Carvey SNL character “Grumpy Old Man” has always been a favorite of mine, especially the tagline, “I like things the way they used to be.” Now, I am not a full-on Luddite when it […]
Reason.com
- New Report on State State Standing in Student Loan Case Comes Up A Few Dollars Shortby Jonathan H. Adler on May 6, 2023 at 5:31 pm
A new report purporting to show that Missouri's arguments for standing in Nebraska v. BIden are based on a lie fails to deliver.
- Schism and Suspension from Religious Schoolby Eugene Volokh on May 6, 2023 at 2:18 pm
From RB v. Bais Yaakov D'Chassedei Gur, decided last Monday by New York trial court judge Peter Sweeney: … [Plaintiffs allege] that the defendant Bais Yaakov D'Chasidei Gur ("the School") […]
- Beware of Godby Eugene Volokh on May 6, 2023 at 12:01 pm
Four Jews (and a dog), but apparently only two opinions.
- The Satanic Temple Sues Over Right To Give 'Invocation' at City Council Meetingsby Emma Camp on May 6, 2023 at 11:00 am
"When the government picks and chooses among religions," the lawsuit reads, "religious liberty is threatened for all."
- Today in Supreme Court History: May 6, 1776by Josh Blackman on May 6, 2023 at 11:00 am
5/6/1776: Virginia Declaration of Rights by George Mason is published. Thomas Jefferson relied on this document when drafting the Declaration of Independence.
- D.C. Smoke Shop Owner: 'I Know I'm Doing the Right Thing.'by Justin Zuckerman on May 6, 2023 at 10:00 am
Thanks to the city's Initiative 71, Lit City Smoke Shop is part of D.C.'s thriving weed-gifting industry.
- Has Moore v. Harper Become Moot?by Jonathan H. Adler on May 5, 2023 at 9:18 pm
The Supreme Court wants further briefing on whether it retains jurisdiction
- Justice Scalia's Unpublished Dissent in Kelo v. City of New Londonby Ilya Somin on May 5, 2023 at 8:48 pm
Its existence was revealed when Justice John Paul Stevens' papers were made public earlier this week.
- Jeff Rosen and Joan Biskupic Talk About Supreme Court Leaksby Josh Blackman on May 5, 2023 at 8:42 pm
RBG told Rosen that AMK wrote the Bush v. Gore PC, and Biskupic said a Justice likely leaked Dobbs wrangling to WSJ.
- School Mandates Milk Propaganda at Anti-Dairy Eventby Emma Camp on May 5, 2023 at 8:27 pm
Uncowed, the protest organizer is suing.
John Lott\’s War On Guns
- Massive errors in US Census count that helped Democratsby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on December 30, 2022 at 9:10 pm
The 2020 US Census undercounted population in six states, five of which are Republican states (Arkansas, Florida, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Texas) and one Democrat state (Illinois). The Census […]
- With all the anger over Trump's behavior on Jan 6th, 2021, here are his really reprehensible tweets that he put out that dayby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on November 20, 2022 at 6:22 am
- IRS Sent $1.3 Billion In Stimulus Checks To Locked Up Criminals, Including Murderersby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on September 1, 2022 at 1:52 pm
More than 1.1 million incarcerated criminals.~163,000 of those recipients are serving life sentences without the possibility of parole.Biden’s nearly $2 trillion stimulus bill lacked […]
- At The Federalist: Data Shows White Supremacists Are Not The Most Likely Mass Murderersby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on May 23, 2022 at 1:26 pm
I have a new op-ed at The Federalist.Democrats are lying to Americans about the most likely motivations for mass murderers and the prevalence of guns in violent crime. In his Buffalo, New York […]
- Spokesman for Russia must be getting paid a lot to say some of the things that he is claimingby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on April 9, 2022 at 1:52 am
This spokesman for Russia must be getting paid a lot to say some of the things that he is claiming. Ukraine War: Full Sky News interview with Vladimir Putin's spokesman "The hospital [that was blown […]
- Something to remember when Democrats claim racism: 13 Senate Democrats voted against Black female judge nominated by Trumpby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on January 29, 2022 at 6:16 am
With the new Supreme Court nomination coming soon, claims of racism are sure to be lodged against any Republican who votes against the black female that Biden has promised to nominate. From Fox […]
- Biden Pushes to end the filibuster to get, Senator Jon Tester is sympatheticby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on December 17, 2021 at 3:43 am
If the Republicans who worry about vote fraud are anti-democratic, virtually the entire world is anti-democratic.President Biden held private talks with a cadre of Senate Democrats on Thursday […]
- Is the frequency of tornadoes increasing because of "climate change"? No.by noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on December 13, 2021 at 5:30 am
Biden & others who blame the recent deaths from tornados on climate change should look seriously at the work from the National Weather Service."After removing non-meteorological factors, the […]
- Biden draws line in sand over Taiwan. Does anyone think that China will stop violating Taiwanese territorial space?by noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on December 5, 2021 at 12:48 am
From NewsMax:"Any move by China to invade Taiwan would have "terrible consequences," U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Friday, adding that he hoped Chinese leaders would think very […]
- The US House's January 6th Commission is worried about what I was doing when I worked at the US DOJby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on December 4, 2021 at 7:38 am
A copy of the committee's deposition of Jeffrey Clark, who served as acting Attorney General for the US DOJ is available here. This is pretty funny.
Firearms Policy Coalition
- FPC Files Motion for Preliminary Injunction in Lawsuit Challenging Washington “Assault Weapons” Banby Firearms Policy Coalition on May 4, 2023 at 10:36 pm
SEATTLE, WA (May 4, 2023) – Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced today that it has filed a motion for preliminary injunction in its lawsuit challenging Washington’s ban on so-called […]
- FPC Files Lawsuit Challenging California's 10-Day Firearm Waiting Periodby Firearms Policy Coalition on May 2, 2023 at 2:42 pm
SAN DIEGO, CA (May 2, 2023) – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that it has filed a federal Second Amendment lawsuit challenging the State of California’s unconstitutional 10-day […]
- FPC Files for Injunction in Lawsuit Challenging Cook County, Illinois “Assault Weapons” Banby Firearms Policy Coalition on May 1, 2023 at 11:13 pm
CHICAGO, IL (May 1, 2023) – Less than a week after securing a preliminary injunction against Illinois’ ban on commonly owned semi automatic firearms and the magazines they utilize, Firearms […]
- Court Enjoins Enforcement of Illinois Assault Weapon and Magazine Capacity Bans: FPC Granted Preliminary Injunction in Harrel v Raoulby Firearms Policy Coalition on April 28, 2023 at 8:29 pm
East St. Louis, IL (April 28, 2023) – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the granting of a preliminary injunction in its lawsuit challenging the Illinois “Protect Illinois […]
- FPC-Supported Permitless Carry Bill Enacted By Nebraska Governor Pillenby Firearms Policy Coalition on April 25, 2023 at 6:27 pm
LINCOLN, NE (April 25, 2023) — Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen signed the FPC-supported LB 77 into law, enacting permitless carry in the […]
- FPC Files Lawsuit Challenging Washington “Assault Weapon” Ban Minutes After It Is Signed Into Lawby Firearms Policy Coalition on April 25, 2023 at 6:06 pm
SEATTLE, WA (April 25, 2023) – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that it has filed a federal Second Amendment lawsuit challenging the State of Washington’s unconstitutional ban on […]
- FPC Applauds Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for Signing HB 543, Enacting Permitless Concealed Carry in the Sunshine Stateby Firearms Policy Coalition on April 3, 2023 at 7:20 am
TALLAHASSEE, FL (April 3, 2023) — Today, Firearms Policy Coalition announced that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the FPC-supported HB 543 into law, enacting permitless concealed carry in […]
- FPC Granted Summary Judgment in Worth v. Harrington: Restores Right to Carry to Young Adultsby Firearms Policy Coalition on March 31, 2023 at 7:12 am
Minneapolis, MN (March 31, 2023) – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the granting of the Summary Judgment it had sought in its lawsuit challenging the Minnesota prohibition of young […]
- FPC Files New Lawsuit Challenging California Unilateral Fee-Shifting Provisionby Firearms Policy Coalition on March 2, 2023 at 8:04 am
SAN DIEGO, CA (March 2, 2023) – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of new litigation challenging the unilateral fee-shifting provision of California Code of Civil Procedure […]
- FPC Files New Lawsuit Challenging ATF Pistol Brace Rulemakingby Firearms Policy Coalition on January 31, 2023 at 6:15 pm
DALLAS, TX (January 31, 2023) – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of litigation challenging the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ Final Rulemaking on […]
The Truth About Guns
- Americans Are Increasingly Saying Something That Joe Biden Doesn’t Want to Hearby Larry Keane on May 6, 2023 at 3:00 pm
President Joe Biden and his gun control advisors won’t like this news. One of the most consistently accurate and reputable polling organizations found more Americans oppose one of the […]
- DeSantis: Bans on Gun Sales to Adults Under 21 Will be Ruled Unconstitutionalby Dan Zimmerman on May 6, 2023 at 1:00 pm
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) says he supports lowering the minimum age to buy a rifle from 21 to 18: “Look, I was in Iraq. I was there with 18-year-old Marines … Then, they come back after doing […]
- Gun Meme of the Day: Escalating Tactics Editionby Jeremy S. on May 5, 2023 at 11:00 pm
I always shoot with my eyes closed anyway. Continue reading Gun Meme of the Day: Escalating Tactics Edition at The Truth About Guns.
- BioFire Addresses Some Common Concerns About Their ‘Smart Gun’ and How it Worksby Dan Zimmerman on May 5, 2023 at 9:00 pm
We ran a post this week noting a podcast from our friends at Student of the Gun in which Professor Paul Markel discusses the new Biofire Smart Gun. Let’s just say Prof. Markel isn’t persuaded by […]
- Serbian President Vows to Disarm the Country After Second Mass Shooting in Two Daysby TTAG Contributor on May 5, 2023 at 7:00 pm
By Jovana Gec and Dustan Stojanovic, AP The first shooting left Serbia weeping. The second set off waves of soul-searching in a deeply divided nation, awash in weaponry, where war criminals are […]
- Left Wing ‘Faith Leaders’ Want Biden to Declare Mothers Day a National Day of Repentance and Prayer to End ‘Gun Violence’by Grace Stevens on May 5, 2023 at 5:00 pm
More than 550 faith leaders have asked President Joe Biden to declare Mother’s Day an occasion for Americans to pray for an end to gun violence. “While some may throw up their arms and say that […]
- Suppressor-Optimized Ruger Mark IV Silencer Shop Host (SSH) Hits the Marketby Jeremy S. on May 5, 2023 at 3:00 pm
We love dedicated suppressor hosts! For the last couple years, chopping down the barrel length on Ruger Mark series .22 LR pistols short enough that the addition of a silencer brings it back to […]
- Seventh Circuit Judge Uses Flawed Interest Balancing Ruling to Justify Restoration of Illinois Gun Banby John Boch on May 5, 2023 at 1:00 pm
A Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals judge has stayed the preliminary injunction issued a week ago by a lower court. That restores the Land of Lincoln’s new gun and magazine ban. Judge Stephen […]
- Gun Meme of the Day: Another Shot at Gun Free Zones Editionby Jeremy S. on May 4, 2023 at 11:00 pm
Hey, it works for Chicago. Continue reading Gun Meme of the Day: Another Shot at Gun Free Zones Edition at The Truth About Guns.
- You Can Bring a Pogo Stick to a Gunfight, But Your Probably Shouldn’tby Grace Stevens on May 4, 2023 at 9:00 pm
So, who here remembers Kyle Rittenhouse and the guy with a skateboard? Everyone? Good. How about a woman with a gun who was assaulted by another woman with a pogo stick? Apparently in Winston-Salem, […]