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- Gunwerks TRAK – Rifle, Backpack & eBike Packageby Hrachya H on May 18, 2022 at 6:00 pm
Many of the offerings of Gunwerks and their Skunkwerks special projects division are complete packages, ready to be used in their intended applications. These packages usually include things like a […]
- The New Bravo Zulu 350 Legend by Bushmaster Firearmsby Luke C. on May 18, 2022 at 5:00 pm
Bushmaster Firearms is proud to introduce the new Bravo Zulu 350 Legend rifle. While the straight-walled 35-caliber hunting cartridge has received a mixed reception from the whole of the firearms […]
- President Ulysses Grant’s Revolvers Sold at RIAC for $5,170,000by Hrachya H on May 18, 2022 at 3:00 pm
The May 2022 Rock Island Premier Firearms Auction ended last weekend and the lot with the highest estimated price, a pair of cased Nimschke engraved Remington New Model Army revolvers that belonged […]
- The New Core Elite Folding AR from ZEV Technologiesby Luke C. on May 18, 2022 at 2:00 pm
ZEV Technologies has just announced their latest firearm – the ZEV Core Elite Folding AR. Designed to be used as a discreet package that still has great accuracy and reliability, the new Core Elite […]
- The DRF-22 – Maxim Defense’s New Direct Thread Rimfire Suppressorby Luke C. on May 18, 2022 at 1:00 pm
Shooting rimfire is an inexpensive and fun way to train. Suppressors by extension make that training a little bit more comfortable and a whole lot more fun. Maxim Defense is proud to announce its own […]
- Selling on GunBroker 101 – How Not to Suckby Benjamin F on May 18, 2022 at 12:00 am
So you want to sell a gun on GunBroker. Are you sure? No, really, are you sure? Are you absolutely sure? Personally, I subscribe to the “no sell, only buy” philosophy of gun ownership. But if you […]
- POTD: U.S. Navy SEALs in Philippinesby Eric B on May 17, 2022 at 11:30 pm
Photo Of The Day – Today we rock some pictures of U.S. Navy SEALs as they participate in a live-fire range during Balikitan 22 in El Nido, Palawan, Philippines. There were also Australian Operators […]
- HOT GAT or FUDD CRAP? Is This Mauser a Wowser or just a Middlerbrow-ser?by Austin R on May 17, 2022 at 11:00 pm
Welcome everyone to the 143rd edition of ‘Hot Gat or Fudd Crap?’, one of our many series here on TFB. If you’re new to the series, this is where we look at the most obscure firearms that are […]
- Converting Ruger American Ranch Rifles To Accept AK Magazinesby Doug E on May 17, 2022 at 6:00 pm
If you’ve been eyeing the Ruger American Ranch rifles, specifically the ones chambered in 7.62x39mm, you’ve probably noticed that Ruger opted to use their own proprietary magazine from the […]
- Beretta Launches New APX A1 Full Size Pistolby Matthew Moss on May 17, 2022 at 5:00 pm
Beretta have unveiled their newest pistol, the APX A1 FS, evolving their APX platform and making some important improvements including new slide serrations, new trigger and springs, an MRDS optics […]
Greg Ellifritz / Active Response Training
- The Definitive Guide To Flying With Gunsby Greg Ellifritz on May 18, 2022 at 12:00 pm
Written by: Greg Ellifritz I travel quite a bit. Most of my adventures take place in third world countries where I can’t carry my gun. But whenever I travel anywhere in the United States, I […]
- Stay Mobileby Greg Ellifritz on May 17, 2022 at 11:02 am
*This is guest article from Steve Tarani and The Gun Mag Warehouse. The second knife fighting course I ever took as a student was taught by Steve more than 20 years ago. He is a tremendously […]
- Weapon Malfunctions in an Active Shooter Eventby Greg Ellifritz on May 16, 2022 at 11:00 am
Written by Greg Ellifritz I was recently doing some research on historic active shooter incidents and found these articles about an election night shooting in Canada. This shooting didn’t get […]
- Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 13, 2022by Greg Ellifritz on May 13, 2022 at 10:22 am
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. How to Find The Best Concealed Carry Holster Excellent tips for choosing and carrying […]
- Blue Porch Lightsby Greg Ellifritz on May 12, 2022 at 10:18 am
Written by: Greg Ellifritz Yesterday was the beginning of police memorial week. It’s a week designated to honor currently serving and deceased police officers. Residents in many communities […]
- Snubnose Revolver Ballistic Gelatin Testsby Greg Ellifritz on May 11, 2022 at 10:03 am
When I was a kid back in the early 1980s, my parents had some rural land where we spent weekends hiking, hunting, and shooting guns. A man up the road from my parents’ place was a well known […]
- Your Tactical Training Scenario- Dealing with Molotov Cocktails and Fire Bombsby Greg Ellifritz on May 10, 2022 at 10:00 am
Ever since the police protests and riots began in the United States a few years ago, cops and innocent citizens have been required to deal with criminal attackers throwing Molotov cocktails and […]
- My Thoughts on the Ruger LCP .22 Pistolby Greg Ellifritz on May 9, 2022 at 10:35 am
I purchased the new Ruger LCP II “Lite Rack” .22 handgun about nine months ago. I’ve finally got enough rounds through it to trust it for defensive carry. I’ll be honest. When I […]
- Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 6, 2022by Greg Ellifritz on May 6, 2022 at 10:21 am
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Stop Blinding Yourself Excellent advice for low light structure clearing. […]
- “Shotguns” Without Stocksby Greg Ellifritz on May 4, 2022 at 10:40 pm
I got a question from a reader about short barrelled, stockless “shotguns” that are technically classified as “firearms” allowing them to have shorter barrels than weapons classified as […]
American Rifleman
- The Smith & Wesson Governor: A Versatile Z-Frame Revolveron May 18, 2022 at 12:00 pm
When Smith & Wesson introduced the Governor in 2011, the concept of a revolver capable of chambering shotshells wasn’t groundbreaking. The new entry from a legendary maker, however, quickly […]
- Rifleman Review: CrossBreed Hybrid ST2 IWB Holsteron May 18, 2022 at 12:00 pm
Watch this American Rifleman Television segment of "Rifleman Review" from 2020 to learn more about the CrossBreed Holster's Hydrid ST2 inside-the-waistband holster line.
- Preview: SilencerCo Gas Defeating Charging Handleon May 18, 2022 at 12:00 pm
Until now, gas blowback stinging the eyes of those shooting suppressed AR-15s has been a fact of life, but SilencerCo designed its Gas Defeating Charging Handle (GDCH) to prevent watery, stinging […]
- New for 2022: Marlin Model 1895 Trapperon May 17, 2022 at 12:00 pm
Marlin added to its classic lever-action rifle line with the launch of the Model 1895 Trapper, chambered in .45-70 Gov't.
- Favorite Firearms: A Winchester Model 60A Named “Li’l Ole Bess”on May 17, 2022 at 12:00 pm
My favorite firearm has been in my family for four generations. It’s a Winchester Model 60A single-shot, bolt-action, .22-cal. rimfire chambered for the Short, Long and Long Rifle cartridges.
- Review: Winchester Model 70 Long Range MBon May 17, 2022 at 12:00 pm
It is not uncommon for useful technical improvements in one arena to be adopted by and integrated into another. Materials and manufacturing processes originally devised for the aerospace industry are […]
- Editor’s Choice: Ruger Wrangler Birdsheadon May 17, 2022 at 12:00 pm
Sturm, Ruger & Co. is expanding its handy and affordable Wrangler single-action .22 Long Rifle revolver line with a more compact version featuring a gracefully curved bird’s head grip and […]
- Beretta Offers Discount For Military, Law Enforcement And First Responderson May 16, 2022 at 12:00 pm
Beretta USA is offering a 15-percent discount on its website to those who serve in the military, law enforcement and as first responders.
- The Armed Citizen® May 16, 2022on May 16, 2022 at 12:00 pm
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
- Preview: Elite Survival Systems Avenger GunPackon May 16, 2022 at 12:00 pm
A small, easy-to-carry pack that offers a dedicated compartment for your concealed-carry gun, the Avenger GunPack from Elite Survival Systems provides an easy, secure option when off-body carry is […]
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Precision Rifle Blog
- 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 […]
- 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 […]
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
- 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 […]
- Should you have a “bugout retreat”?by Grant Cunningham on March 25, 2020 at 7:51 am
Lots of people recommend buying a bugout retreat as an essential part of preparedness. How realistic is that, and is there a better way?
- Living through the pandemic — and beyondby Grant Cunningham on March 19, 2020 at 10:52 pm
The coronavirus is going to grow exponentially in the next couple of weeks. Here's how to prepare for the immediate future — and beyond.
- Coronavirus: What we know now, what’s coming, and how to prepareby Grant Cunningham on February 27, 2020 at 6:20 pm
This is going to be a very long post, and for that I apologize. The situation with the novel coronavirus, which causes the disease known as COVID-19, has been both fluid and unclear. I’ve avoided […]
The Art of Manliness
- Podcast #803: How Your Expectations Can Change Your Lifeon May 18, 2022 at 4:40 pm
During World War II, Henry Beecher, an anesthesiologist serving in the U.S. Army, noticed that 32% of the soldiers he treated for horrific battle wounds felt no pain. A further 44% experienced only […]
- Podcast #524: An Old School Boxing Trainer on What It Means to Be a Manon May 16, 2022 at 3:01 pm
Teddy dropped out of high school, went to jail, and ended up becoming a trainer to 18 world champion boxers. I talk to him about how be became a success.
- The Philosophy Textbook Every Man Should Ownon May 12, 2022 at 7:39 pm
If you've been following AoM long enough, you know I like philosophy. I've written about philosophy on the site and talked to lots of philosophers on the podcast. Philosophy isn't some esoteric […]
- Podcast #802: Stress-Free Small Talkon May 11, 2022 at 3:59 pm
If making small talk makes someone anxious, it may just be because they have a fear of such interactions, and my guest today, Rich Gallagher, can help them overcome it through his practice as a […]
- A Chill Dude Style Staple: The Classic Camp Collar Shirton May 10, 2022 at 5:47 pm
Summer is almost here so I’ve been thinking about refreshing my wardrobe for the warmer weather. Dressing for warm weather has always been befuddling for me. I usually end up wearing a simple […]
- Podcast #801: The Cold Water Swim Cureon May 9, 2022 at 4:45 pm
Have you ever driven along the coastline, or walked by a local pond or lake and thought about taking a dip, but felt hesitant about swimming in what you know is cold water? My guest today, who argues […]
- How to Comfort Someone Who’s Sad/Cryingon May 8, 2022 at 4:33 pm
Tips on how to comfort someone who’s sad, so you can help them in their time of need and be a better son, friend, and husband/boyfriend.
- Sunday Firesides: Pursuit as Happinesson May 8, 2022 at 1:55 am
When writing Green Hills of Africa, Ernest Hemingway titled one of its sections “Pursuit as Happiness.” The heading, a riff on the Declaration of Independence’s celebration of “the pursuit of […]
Gun Culture
Instapundit
- WELL, GOOD: Alternative to open heart surgery just as effective for patients with common heart cond…by Glenn Reynolds on May 18, 2022 at 6:30 pm
WELL, GOOD: Alternative to open heart surgery just as effective for patients with common heart condition. “The study compared Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) to conventional surgery […]
- WALGREENS WAS TRYING TO PUSH THEM ON ME THE OTHER DAY, BUT I ALREADY HAVE LIKE 6: White House makes…by Glenn Reynolds on May 18, 2022 at 6:00 pm
WALGREENS WAS TRYING TO PUSH THEM ON ME THE OTHER DAY, BUT I ALREADY HAVE LIKE 6: White House makes more home COVID-19 test kits available at no cost. “The government pays for them!” they told […]
- SO MUCH EASIER TO SPEND: Other People’s Money. In his excellent essay on James Buchanan’s lessons on…by John Tierney on May 18, 2022 at 5:50 pm
SO MUCH EASIER TO SPEND: Other People’s Money. In his excellent essay on James Buchanan’s lessons on government profligacy, Donald Boudreaux shreds the standard rationale from Keynesian […]
- DEFENSE: US Air Force announces successful hypersonic weapon test….by Glenn Reynolds on May 18, 2022 at 5:30 pm
DEFENSE: US Air Force announces successful hypersonic weapon test.
- BRAVE SIR CHARLES RAN AWAY: Tucker Carlson: ‘Coward’ Chuck Schumer Refuses to Defend His Letter Blas…by Ed Driscoll on May 18, 2022 at 5:22 pm
BRAVE SIR CHARLES RAN AWAY: Tucker Carlson: ‘Coward’ Chuck Schumer Refuses to Defend His Letter Blasting Fox News ‘Conspiracy Theories.’ Certainly, Fox News is among the leading critics of […]
- DOG BITES MAN: ‘Squad’ Members Introduce Anti-Semitic Resolution….by Stephen Green on May 18, 2022 at 5:15 pm
DOG BITES MAN: ‘Squad’ Members Introduce Anti-Semitic Resolution.
- UNSURPRISING: Ruminating on our ruminations causes more depression….by Glenn Reynolds on May 18, 2022 at 5:00 pm
UNSURPRISING: Ruminating on our ruminations causes more depression.
- IT’S A REAL MYSTERY: Say, where have all the public-school students gone? “Over one million students…by Stephen Green on May 18, 2022 at 4:44 pm
IT’S A REAL MYSTERY: Say, where have all the public-school students gone? “Over one million students have evaporated from public school rolls over the last two years, the New York Times reported […]
- TEXAS KID LIVING HIS BEST LIFE POSSIBLE: Texas toddler orders 31 McDonald’s cheeseburgers with mom…by Ed Driscoll on May 18, 2022 at 4:35 pm
TEXAS KID LIVING HIS BEST LIFE POSSIBLE: Texas toddler orders 31 McDonald’s cheeseburgers with mom’s phone. Parents be warned: If your toddler gets ahold of your phone, he or she could be […]
- IT’S SO CRAZY, IT JUST MIGHT WORK: Mike Lee Introduces Bill That Could Solve the Baby Formula Shor…by Ed Driscoll on May 18, 2022 at 4:22 pm
IT’S SO CRAZY, IT JUST MIGHT WORK: Mike Lee Introduces Bill That Could Solve the Baby Formula Shortage. “The FORMULA Act would suspend, for six months, the current tariffs on safe, imported baby […]
NRA
- Oklahoma: House Passes Important Firearm Discrimination Prevention Measureon May 18, 2022 at 1:08 pm
Yesterday, the Oklahoma House passed pro-gun, firearm discrimination prevention legislation, House Bill 3144. House Bill 3144 hinges on one final Senate vote before heading to Governor Stitt’s […]
- North Carolina: 2022 Legislative Session Convenes Todayon May 18, 2022 at 12:40 pm
Today, the North Carolina General Assembly begins the 2022 legislative session. This year, NRA will continue to fight for legislation to improve Second Amendment rights for the benefit of law-abiding […]
- Missouri: General Assembly Adjourns from 2022 Legislative Sessionon May 17, 2022 at 1:07 pm
On Friday, the Missouri General Assembly adjourned sine die from its 2022 legislative session. Once again, the General Assembly failed to pass legislation to reduce arbitrary “gun-free zones” […]
- South Carolina: Legislature Adjourns Sine Die from 2022 Sessionon May 17, 2022 at 1:02 pm
Last Thursday, the South Carolina Legislature adjourned sine die from its 2022 legislative session. Constitutional carry once again failed to pass due to inaction by the Senate, despite the House […]
War On Guns
- 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 […]
- Gun Owners Should Object More to Upton’s ‘Element’ than Greene’sby David Codrea on April 22, 2022 at 7:12 pm
By inviting Republicans like Upton on to the show, NBC News can pretend its coverage is unbiased. That feeds the created perception that those to the right of (acceptable) “moderates” are […]
David Yamane / Gun Culture 2.0
- Light Over Heat #21: Talking Guns and Race Post-Buffaloby David Yamane on May 18, 2022 at 3:00 pm
This week I was supposed to post a video commemorating the 20th consecutive weekly episode of “Light Over Heat”. But the dark side of life intervened in the form of a white supremacist mass […]
- The Civilian Gun Training (Cottage) Industry: Collected Posts on Gun Culture 2.0by David Yamane on May 14, 2022 at 1:49 pm
I recently tabulated the amount of time I have spent wandering around American gun culture at formal events. Many of these were gun training classes or courses. This page collects my blog posts on […]
- Light Over Heat #19: Presentation on Gun Culture 2.0 at Hartford Authors Workshopby David Yamane on May 11, 2022 at 3:00 pm
In Light Over Heat videos #15 (on gun research and gun policy) and #16 (on finding common ground on gun violence), I shared my thoughts on a workshop I attended in March at UCONN-Hartford. The […]
- Light Over Heat #18: Why Are Guns So Prominent in American Culture?by David Yamane on May 4, 2022 at 3:00 pm
I was pleased that the online streaming news network “Newsy” asked to interview me for their nightly program “The Why.” They wanted to address the question, “Why is gun culture so prominent […]
- My Podcast (and Related) Appearances – Cumulative List and Links (Updated 05/2022)by David Yamane on April 30, 2022 at 12:00 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 […]
- Light Over Heat #17: Are Gun Owners Thoughtful Risk Analysts?by David Yamane on April 27, 2022 at 3:00 pm
The idea that guns are a risk factor – for homicide, suicide, accidental death, and injury – was a central idea at the gun violence prevention writers workshop I attended in Hartford earlier this […]
- Light Over Heat #16: Finding Common Ground on Gun Violence Preventionby David Yamane on April 20, 2022 at 3:00 pm
This week I offer a second reflection on the 2-day workshop I attended at the University of Connecticut in Harford for authors contributing to a special issue of The ANNALS of the American Academy of […]
- REASON vs. RAND on Whether Studies Show Gun Control Laws Workby David Yamane on April 15, 2022 at 1:21 pm
In early April, several of my contacts in the gun community sent me a link to an article in Reason (“the nation’s leading libertarian magazine”) and an associated YouTube video. The authors of […]
- A Firearm Life Plan for Responsible Gun Ownersby David Yamane on April 14, 2022 at 12:05 pm
I had the pleasure of meeting, eating, and chatting with emergency medicine doctor and epidemiologist Marian “Emmy” Betz last week at the authors’ workshop I attended at UCONN-Hartford. I had […]
- Light Over Heat #15: From Gun Research to Gun Policyby David Yamane on April 13, 2022 at 3:00 pm
Last week I attended a workshop at the University of Connecticut in Hartford for authors contributing to a special issue of The ANNALS of the American Academy of Political and Social Science on gun […]
Reason.com
- Nina Jankowicz's Faulty Record, Not Her Critics, Doomed the Disinformation Boardby Robby Soave on May 18, 2022 at 6:30 pm
And The Washington Post's wildly one-sided account of Jankowicz's fall was an exercise in government PR.
- Biden's Plan To Link Federal Transportation Spending to Zoning Reform Could Make the Housing Shortage Worseby Christian Britschgi on May 18, 2022 at 6:15 pm
The administration is encouraging counterproductive "inclusionary zoning" policies that often raise housing prices and reduce supply.
- No, Gas Prices Didn't Spike Because of 'Corporate Greed'by John Stossel on May 18, 2022 at 5:15 pm
Corporations were just as greedy when prices fell in 2019 and early 2020.
- Deep State Constitutionalismby Randy E. Barnett on May 18, 2022 at 4:36 pm
My review of Adrian Vermeule's book, "Common Good Constitutionalism"
- Biden Is Right: We Shouldn't Restrict Americans in the Name of Liberating Cubaby Matt Welch on May 18, 2022 at 4:16 pm
A new White House policy faces one of the most malignant foreign policy objections: that it's not a magic wand for regime change.
- Isaac Chotiner Interviews Professor Laurence Tribeby Jonathan H. Adler on May 18, 2022 at 3:21 pm
A revealing interview on the Supreme Court, Chief Justice Roberts, climate change, and Tribe's tweeting habits.
- Bitcoin: A Weapon for Peace in Israel and Palestineby Noor Greene on May 18, 2022 at 3:00 pm
Activist Fadi Elsalameen says U.S. aid doesn’t help Palestinians because of corruption. They need monetary freedom.
- Victories for Rand Paul, Pot, and Some MAGA Candidates in Primary Electionsby Elizabeth Nolan Brown on May 18, 2022 at 1:36 pm
Plus: a debate about sex work, Facebook blocks a baby formula recipe, and more...
- My Published Inaugural Edwin Meese III Originalism Lectureby Josh Blackman on May 18, 2022 at 1:12 pm
"Originalism and Stare Decisis in the Lower Courts"
- Does the First Amendment Bar Public Schools from Removing Library Books Based on Their Viewpoints?by Eugene Volokh on May 18, 2022 at 12:01 pm
The Supreme Court split on this 4-4 in 1982, and the matter remains unsettled.
John Lott\’s War On Guns
- 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.
- Most Americans oppose Biden's Build Back Betterby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on November 30, 2021 at 10:23 pm
A new Rasmussen Report throws some cold water on Biden's Build Back Better. By a 51% to 43% margin, likely American voters oppose it. By 48% to 35% they also believe that the bill will hurt the […]
- Who voted for Glenn Youngkin: Hispanics went strongly for Youngkinby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on November 12, 2021 at 3:20 am
The Wall Street Journal has an interesting breakdown of who voted for Youngkin over McAuliffe. The breakdown raises questions about how the media is describing the win. Given the higher percentage of […]
- Biden announces feds will go after parents who are "intimidating" public school boardsby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on October 5, 2021 at 3:19 am
"Specialized training will also be made available for local school boards and administrators to assist them in recognizing behaviors that constitute a threat, as well as helping them report the […]
- This explains a lot about the Republican Partyby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on September 27, 2021 at 2:55 pm
From The Hill:"The Wyoming Republican [Cheney] has also gotten money and support from former Speakers Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) and John Boehner (R-Ohio)"George W. Bush & Karl Rove are also doing a big […]
Firearms Policy Coalition
- Foster parents, home-based daycare operators cannot be denied their Second Amendment rights, FPC brief arguesby Firearms Policy Coalition on May 16, 2022 at 4:47 pm
CHICAGO (May 16, 2022) – Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) and FPC Action Foundation (FPCAF) have filed an important brief with the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals in the case of Miller v. Smith, […]
- Student sues school officials in FPC-backed lawsuit to protect pro-Second Amendment speechby Firearms Policy Coalition on May 13, 2022 at 4:19 pm
LANSING, Mich. (May 13, 2022) – Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) today announced a new FPC-supported federal lawsuit against the superintendent of Durand (Michigan) Area Schools, the principal of […]
- FPC leads Second Amendment win in appeal challenging California’s age-based firearm purchase banby Firearms Policy Coalition on May 11, 2022 at 7:24 pm
PASADENA, CA (May 11, 2022) – A 3-judge panel of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision today in the Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) and FPC Action Foundation (FPCAF)-led case of […]
- FPC letter to U.S. Senate: Dettlebach unfit to lead ATFby Firearms Policy Coalition on May 9, 2022 at 9:54 pm
President Biden should withdraw nomination; short of withdrawal, Senate should withhold consent WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 9, 2022) – Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced today it has sent a […]
- FPC responds to Duke Center for Firearms Law article on test courts should use on Second Amendment casesby Firearms Policy Coalition on May 4, 2022 at 10:30 pm
LAS VEGAS (May 4, 2022) – A rebuttal in response to criticism of a scholarly paper authored by FPC Action Foundation director of constitutional studies, Joseph Greenlee, was published today by the […]
- FPC files First and Second Amendment lawsuit against San Jose’s unconstitutional gun insurance schemeby Firearms Policy Coalition on April 26, 2022 at 10:32 pm
SAN JOSE, Calif. (April 26, 2022) – Today, attorneys for Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) filed a new lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California challenging the City […]
- Georgia becomes 25th state to enact permitless carry legislationby Firearms Policy Coalition on April 12, 2022 at 7:54 pm
Gov. Kemp continues the positive trend of pro-civil rights expansion by joining eight other state governors who chose individual liberty over tyranny during the past two years ATLANTA (April 12, […]
- 80% Lowers Joins FPC Constitution Alliance to Support Pro-Second Amendment Litigation, Advocacy, and Education Programsby Firearms Policy Coalition on April 12, 2022 at 3:34 pm
LAS VEGAS (April 12, 2022) – Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced today that national firearm component retailer 80% Lowers has joined FPC’s Constitution Alliance family as a Benefactor […]
- FPC rebukes President Biden’s proposed “ghost gun” rule, ATF nominationby Firearms Policy Coalition on April 11, 2022 at 9:56 pm
Washington, D.C. (April 11, 2022) — FPC has released the following statement regarding President Biden’s new ban on self-built firearms and nomination of Steven Dettelbach, former U.S. Attorney […]
- Brief filed by FPC is instrumental in obtaining order to proceed in case against government Facebook censorshipby Firearms Policy Coalition on April 4, 2022 at 6:09 pm
DENVER (April 4, 2022) – Firearms Policy Coalition today issued the following statement in response to summary judgment orders granted in Delbert Sgaggio v. De Young, et al., a case in which FPC […]
The Truth About Guns
- There’s No Better Case for Changing New York’s Gun Laws Than the Buffalo Supermarket Shootingby TTAG Contributor on May 18, 2022 at 5:00 pm
From the CCRKBA . . . While anti-gun politicians exploit the mass shooting at a Buffalo, New York supermarket to demand stricter gun laws, the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms […]
- Hornady Security’s RAPIiD Safe Keypad Vaultby Staff Writer on May 18, 2022 at 5:00 pm
From Hornady Security . . . Hornady Security’s family of RAPiD security vaults provide quick, dependable, touch-free access to firearms – day or night. The new RAPiD Safe Keypad Vault is a […]
- Biden Can’t Manage to Talk About Guns Without Telling Another Whopperby TTAG Contributor on May 18, 2022 at 3:00 pm
By Lee Williams Joe Biden brought his confusing anti-gun rhetoric to Buffalo, Tuesday – a city still grieving the loss of 10 good souls who were cut down Saturday by a hell-bound madman. Even […]
- Trijicon Now Selling RMR Type 2 Red Dots With Suppressor Height Night Sightsby Staff Writer on May 18, 2022 at 2:00 pm
From Trijicon . . . Trijicon Inc., the global provider of innovative aiming solutions for the hunting, shooting, military, and law enforcement markets, introduces the Trijicon Dual Defense Kit. The […]
- Boyce: There’s Nothing Reasonable About ‘Shall-Issue’ Concealed Carry in New York Cityby Grace Stevens on May 18, 2022 at 1:00 pm
New York and New Jersey are two of the eight states that have similar laws giving local authorities discretion to decide who receives gun permits. Legal experts say a decision striking down or […]
- Gun Meme of the Day: Show Me Where The Sign Hurt You Editionby Jeremy S. on May 17, 2022 at 11:00 pm
I mean, unless the sign’s physically in your way I guess maybe you just didn’t see it 🤷♂️ Continue reading Gun Meme of the Day: Show Me Where The Sign Hurt You Edition at The Truth […]
- Gov. Hochul Has Some Questions to Answer Before Calling for Nationwide New York-Style Gun Controlby Dan Zimmerman on May 17, 2022 at 9:00 pm
The horrifying murders of 10 innocent lives in Buffalo, New York, by a racist, hate-filled young man raises questions of why and how this criminal was able to commit crimes that defy understanding. […]
- With November Getting Closer, Biden Mostly Sidesteps Gun Control in Buffalo Speechby Dan Zimmerman on May 17, 2022 at 7:00 pm
Joe Biden isn’t doing well. We’re not talking about his mental acuity…his poll numbers are in the toilet, sinking a lower with each passing month. And his policies are dragging Democrats down […]
- Hawaii Tells Citizens They’re ‘Safer’ When Government Limits Their Rightsby Cody Wisniewski on May 17, 2022 at 5:00 pm
Gun control activists talk a lot about “safety.” They love the word so much, they’ve tried to entirely re-brand gun control as “gun safety.” But in reality, “gun safety” is just their […]
- Beretta Updates Their APX Platform With the New APX A1 9mm Pistolby Dan Zimmerman on May 17, 2022 at 3:00 pm
Last week I was in Nashville for Beretta’s launch of their updated APX pistol. Beretta has built a lot of improvements into the new APX A1 over the original APX which Beretta will tell you about in […]