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- New ETS 30 and 40 round 9mm Magazines for CZ Scorpion Evo 3by Eric B on February 26, 2021 at 6:00 pm
Clearly better? If you own a CZ Scorpion Evo 3, there are now two new magazine options from Elite Tactical Systems that hold either 30 or 40 rounds of 9×19 mm. They are made from transparent polymer […]
- New MP5 Clone: The Century Arms AP5 – “Apparatus Pistol”by Eric B on February 26, 2021 at 4:00 pm
The iconic roller delayed blowback Heckler & Koch MP5 and its clones enter another chapter as Century Arms introduces the AP5 (Apparatus Pistol). These clones are made in Turkey by MKE […]
- Strike Industries Multi-Function End Plate and Anti-Rotation Castle Nutby Nic L on February 26, 2021 at 3:00 pm
With the modularity of the AR-15 and AR-10 systems, there is an endless number of potential sling attachment points. One of the more popular ways to attach a sling to the rear of the rifle is to run […]
- Winchester Introduces Two New Loads for 6.5 PRCby Luke C. on February 26, 2021 at 2:00 pm
Winchester has released two new loads in the 6.5 PRC cartridge that continues to gain popularity in both the hunting and precision shooting disciplines. The cartridge has become so popular that […]
- [IDEX 2021] Caracal from the United Arab Emiratesby Giorgio O on February 26, 2021 at 1:00 am
The past year, and the beginning of the current one, has seen plenty of in-person events being canceled due to the pandemic. The organizers of IDEX and NAVDEX, in Abu Dhabi, UAE, decided instead to […]
- POTD: The Kahles 1-8×24 Riflescope (3GR)by Eric B on February 26, 2021 at 12:30 am
Photo Of The Day and time for another picture taken through the reticle. We’re looking into the Kahles K18i, with the 3GR reticle. There is also an IPSC reticle, but I would prefer the 3GR. The […]
- Concealed Carry Corner: Questioning Whether You Could Take A Human Lifeby Doug E on February 26, 2021 at 12:00 am
Welcome back to TFB’s Concealed Carry Corner. Most people have heard various statistics about people being killed with their own gun, of which I don’t really pay attention to, since the typical […]
- Highlights From SIG Sauer’s New 2021 Catalogby Matthew Moss on February 25, 2021 at 7:00 pm
A week or so ago SIG Sauer dropped their 2021 catalog, with a few new gems including new Elite series pistols a new entry to the TREAD line of rifles and SIG’s 277 Furry ammunition. Let’s take a […]
- Suppressor Hunting Bill Introduced to Vermont Houseby Luke C. on February 25, 2021 at 6:00 pm
A new bill has recently been introduced by Representative George Till of Vermont that would potentially allow hunters to hunt using suppressors. While suppressors are already legal in the state, it […]
- Ruger Releases Jeff Quinn Memorial GP100 Revolverby Luke C. on February 25, 2021 at 4:00 pm
In honor of the late Jeff Quinn of Gunblast.com, Ruger has released a special edition memorial GP100 to honor his memory. The Memorial GP100 will feature Jeff’s visage complete with his famous […]
Greg Ellifritz / Active Response Training
- Weekend Knowledge Dump- February 26, 2021by Greg Ellifritz on February 26, 2021 at 12:07 pm
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. How to improve your situational awareness with natural threat detection mechanisms A […]
- Free Books- Part 222by Greg Ellifritz on February 25, 2021 at 12:22 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 […]
- Legendary Lawman- The Story of Quick Draw Jelly Bryceby Greg Ellifritz on February 23, 2021 at 12:00 pm
Written by: Greg Ellifritz Delf “Jelly” Bryce was an old time gunfighter who started his career as a lawman in the 1920’s. He served as a Oklahoma State Game Agent, Oklahoma City Police […]
- How Should I Flee from an Attacker?by Greg Ellifritz on February 22, 2021 at 12:00 pm
Written by Greg Ellifritz Many people consider flight to be a prime option for dealing with criminal violence. In some cases, it’s a good plan. In other cases, not so much. Before relying […]
- Weekend Knowledge Dump- February 19, 2021by Greg Ellifritz on February 19, 2021 at 12:20 pm
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. On conquering COVID, the invisible suspect Did you know that 196 police officers died […]
- “Tragically Misguided” School Shooter Drillsby Greg Ellifritz on February 16, 2021 at 11:31 am
Written by: Greg Ellifritz As the nation continues to cry out for police reform and the creation of a kinder/gentler law enforcement presence, school safety drills are being increasingly criticized […]
- Squib Loadsby Greg Ellifritz on February 15, 2021 at 12:00 pm
Because I see occasional squib loads when shooting .38 special ammo, I start every snub revolver class by allowing the students to fire a primed case to feel the difference between a squib and a full […]
- Weekend Knowledge Dump- February 12, 2021by Greg Ellifritz on February 12, 2021 at 11:31 am
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Gunfighting and Neuroscience: Why Using Your Front Sight Might Kill You A look at […]
- Upcoming 2021 Open Enrollment Classesby Greg Ellifritz on February 10, 2021 at 12:30 pm
Covid-19 combined with ammunition scarcity continue to make scheduling classes for 2021 quite difficult. With that said, I have quite a few classes open for those of you itching to train again. […]
- Your Tactical Training Scenario- Bank Robbery Gone Wrong.by Greg Ellifritz on February 8, 2021 at 12:00 pm
Written by: Greg Ellifritz Watch the video of this takeover-style robbery of a bank in Brazil. It’s odd enough that it merits some discussion because the same type of events can also occur […]
American Rifleman
- NRA Gun of the Week: Citadel RSS1on February 26, 2021 at 7:19 pm
On this week’s “Gun of the Week,” a Russian-based shotgun design, the Citadel RSS1 provides users with AK-type performance of a piston-driven operating system within a stamped-steel receiver […]
- Reloading The .220 Swifton February 26, 2021 at 7:19 pm
The 220 Swift cartridge has been around for nearly a century and is still the fastest factory round available on the market today. Here's a look at the reloading experience for this round.
- Firearm Accessory Companies See Unprecedented Growthon February 26, 2021 at 7:19 pm
As firearm and ammo sales grow to new highs, firearm accessories are close behind. Many companies are experiencing huge growth in this market.
- Exploded View: Ruger 10/22 Carbineon February 26, 2021 at 7:19 pm
When released to the shooting public in 1964, the rimfire Ruger 10/22 retained the sleek outline of the company’s earlier Model 44 center-fire carbine.
- ARTV Preview: Browning M2 and MG42, EAA Girsan Regard Gen 4 and 1803 Harpers Ferry Rifleon February 26, 2021 at 7:19 pm
On this week's episode of American Rifleman TV, we continue with the top 10 machine guns of all time, with the Browning M2 and MG42. We'll also take a look at the EAA Girsan Regard Gen 4, along with […]
- The Armed Citizen® February 16, 2021on February 26, 2021 at 7:19 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.
- This Old Gun: Walther Model 4on February 26, 2021 at 7:19 pm
Before the Walther PP and PPK became iconic handguns, there was another highly regarded pistol from Walther: the Model 4.
- The LAR Grizzly: Magnum Power in an Upsized 1911on February 26, 2021 at 7:19 pm
Magnum-power semi-automatics came into their own during the late 1980s, and one of the most powerful was the LAR Grizzly.
- Preview: Buck Knives Legacy Collectionon February 26, 2021 at 7:19 pm
For 2021, Buck Knives updated some of its most legendary designs with new materials. These are the examples in the company's Legacy Collection.
- New for 2021: Browning Maxus II Wicked Wingon February 26, 2021 at 7:19 pm
The Browning Maxus is recipient of many upgrades for 2021 that elevate the tried-and-true gas-operated shotgun beyond what it was originally known to be.
Michael Seekings / Shooting Performance
- Each Day, Try to Build One Perfect Chunkby michael seeklander on February 9, 2021 at 1:38 pm
Tip #16: Each Day, Try to Build One Perfect Chunk The post Each Day, Try to Build One Perfect Chunk appeared first on Shooting-Performance.com.
- 2021 Training Classes!by michael seeklander on January 16, 2021 at 3:31 pm
Hey Everyone! Reminder: You only have until January 31st to use the “spring15” discount code for a 15% discount on class tuition! Ammunition:If you are worried about ammo shortages, sign up! If […]
- Seven Week Concealed Carry Programby michael seeklander on January 14, 2021 at 6:19 pm
This program is a simple yet highly efficient program that will help you improve your handgun shooting skills a bunch if you put the effort in. That said, one thing that you need to understand is […]
- Build it Backwardby michael seeklander on January 13, 2021 at 1:19 pm
Name your goal. Go ahead, write it down. Now write down the date you wish to reach your goal. Be realistic. Now estimate the individual steps you need to take to reach the goal, to the best of […]
- You Don’t Need a Gun for Self-Defenseby michael seeklander on January 12, 2021 at 1:14 pm
I admit the title of the article is a bit of a clickbait. If you are an avid reader of my blog, you are likely not my target audience. But I hope you share it with someone who might think that a […]
Precision Rifle Blog
- Statistics for Shooters – Executive Summaryby Cal on December 16, 2020 at 12:00 pm
Over the past 3 articles, we covered a lot of ground! Before I jump to other topics, I wanted to simply provide a bullet-point recap of key points from the end of each of those articles and publish […]
- Precision & Group Size – Statistics for Shooters Part 3by Cal on December 12, 2020 at 6:37 pm
This is the final article in my Statistics for Shooters series, and it focuses on the application of statistics when it comes to quantifying precision and group size. It provides practical answers to […]
- Muzzle Velocity Stats – Statistics for Shooters Part 2by Cal on December 5, 2020 at 2:00 pm
Part 2 in my Statistics for Shooters 3-part series focuses on how to analyze muzzle velocity consistency, which is critical for us as long-range shooters. This article shows how to apply the concepts […]
- How To Predict The Future – Statistics For Shooters Part 1by Cal on November 29, 2020 at 9:09 pm
Many shooters have an uncomfortable relationship with math and aren’t impressed with fancy formulas. However, statistics and probability are insanely applicable when it comes to rifles and […]
- Vote For The Best 6.5 Creedmoor Match Ammoby Cal on October 24, 2020 at 5:18 pm
I recently tested every popular type of 6.5 Creedmoor ammo, and carefully collected data on the performance of each one. I thought it’d be fun before any of the results are published to poll my […]
- Wyoming ELR Scopes & Mounts – What The Pros Useby Cal on September 5, 2020 at 2:21 pm
This article shows what scopes and scope mounts/rings the competitive rifle shooters were running at this year’s Nightforce ELR Steel Challenge in Casper, Wyoming. That is a one-of-a-kind, 2-day, […]
- NF ELR Calibers & Cartridges – What The Pros Useby Cal on August 27, 2020 at 11:24 pm
Over the past few weeks, I surveyed over 100 shooters who competed in this year’s Nightforce Extended Long Range Steel Challenge in Wyoming. I know a lot of you had questions about calibers, scopes […]
- Accuracy International AXSR Reviewby Cal on August 16, 2020 at 11:00 am
I recently spent a couple of months behind Accuracy International's new AXSR rifle chambered in 300 Norma Mag, firing almost 500 rounds. I used to cinch a top 5 finish in a flagship, national-level […]
- Nightforce ELR Steel Challengeby Cal on July 12, 2020 at 10:24 pm
A few weeks ago, I attended one of my all-time favorite matches: the Nightforce ELR Steel Challenge hosted by Scott Satterlee in Wyoming. It was quite the experience, with targets ranging from 720 to […]
- Bullet Jump Research: Executive Summary & Load Development Tipsby Cal on April 28, 2020 at 8:52 pm
This is the last post in a series of articles focused on bullet jump research that has been conducted more than two years by Mark Gordon of Short Action Customs (Who is Mark Gordon?). In this post, […]
Ruger Firearms
- Ruger Introduces Four New Stainless Ruger American Rimfire Rifleson April 1, 2019 at 2:00 pm
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR) proudly introduces four new Target models to the Ruger American® Rimfire family. Constructed from stainless steel for superior aesthetics and corrosion […]
- Ruger Reintroduces the Hawkeye Alaskan Rifleon March 28, 2019 at 2:00 pm
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR) is proud to reintroduce the Hawkeye® Alaskan rifle chambered in three calibers: .375 Ruger, .338 Winchester Magnum and .300 Winchester Magnum. Based on […]
- Ruger Auction - Mini-14® with Wood Handguardon March 27, 2019 at 4:30 pm
You are bidding on a blued, .223 Rem. caliber Ruger® Mini-14® rifle with serial number 180-07678. The manufacture date of this rifle is December 8, 1976.
- Ruger Adds Junior Shooter Beth Walker to Team Rugeron March 27, 2019 at 2:00 pm
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR) proudly introduces Beth Walker as the seventh addition to Team Ruger. A 17-year-old, 3-Gun competitor, Walker is Team Ruger's first junior shooter. "We […]
- Team Ruger Competitors Take Three High Lady Winson March 26, 2019 at 2:00 pm
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR) proudly announces three High Lady divisional wins from Team Ruger competitors Randi Rogers and Maggie Reese Voigt at this year's USPSA Henry's Cup and […]
- Ruger Signs Maggie Reese Voigt to Professional Shooting Teamon March 25, 2019 at 2:00 pm
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR) is proud to announce that it has signed Maggie Reese Voigt to its professional shooting team. Maggie takes the sixth spot on Team Ruger, led by Captain […]
- Ruger Auction - Mark II™ Target Pistol Pairon March 20, 2019 at 4:30 pm
We have for auction a pair of consecutively serial numbered .22 LR Mark II Target pistols. The manufacture date for both pistols is February 15, 1984.
- Ruger Announces Second Custom Shop 10/22 Competition Rifleon March 14, 2019 at 4:30 pm
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR)is proud to introduce its third addition to the newly launched Ruger® Custom Shop. This variation of the Ruger Custom Shop 10/22® Competition Rifle […]
- Team Ruger Captain Doug Koenig Takes Trophy Spot at ALTUS AI Long Range Classicon March 13, 2019 at 4:30 pm
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR) is pleased to announce that Team Ruger's Captain Doug Koenig claimed the production division win at the Accuracy International (AI) Long Range Classic […]
- Ruger Heads to Germany for 2019 IWA OutdoorClassicson March 1, 2019 at 9:00 pm
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR) is heading back to Europe for the 2019 IWA OutdoorClassics show from March 8-11. The Ruger exhibit booth will be located in Hall 7A-414 again this year. […]
Grant Cunningham
- Your Hump Day Reading List for August 5, 2020by Grant Cunningham on August 5, 2020 at 11:20 am
Welcome to your Hump Day Reading List! This is your refuge from the impersonal Google and FaceBook algorithms that seem to run our lives these days. Instead of a machine deciding what you’ll see, […]
- Your Hump Day Reading List for July 29, 2020by Grant Cunningham on July 29, 2020 at 11:43 am
Welcome to your Hump Day Reading List! This is your refuge from the impersonal Google and FaceBook algorithms that seem to run our lives these days. Instead of a machine deciding what you’ll see, […]
- Your Hump Day Reading List for July 22, 2020by Grant Cunningham on July 22, 2020 at 11:44 am
Welcome to your Hump Day Reading List! This is your refuge from the impersonal Google and FaceBook algorithms that seem to run our lives these days. Instead of a machine deciding what you’ll see, […]
- Your Hump Day Reading List for July 15, 2020by Grant Cunningham on July 15, 2020 at 11:09 am
Welcome to your Hump Day Reading List! This is your refuge from the impersonal Google and FaceBook algorithms that seem to run our lives these days. Instead of a machine deciding what you’ll see, […]
- Your Hump Day Reading List for July 8, 2020by Grant Cunningham on July 8, 2020 at 11:21 am
Welcome to your Hump Day Reading List! This is your refuge from the impersonal Google and FaceBook algorithms that seem to run our lives these days. Instead of a machine deciding what you’ll see, […]
- Your Hump Day Reading List for July 1, 2020by Grant Cunningham on July 1, 2020 at 11:30 am
Welcome to your Hump Day Reading List! This is your refuge from the impersonal Google and FaceBook algorithms that seem to run our lives these days. Instead of a machine deciding what you’ll see, […]
- Your Hump Day Reading List for June 24, 2020by Grant Cunningham on June 24, 2020 at 11:38 am
This is your refuge from the impersonal Google and FaceBook algorithms that seem to run our lives these days. Instead of a machine deciding what you’ll see, I personally go out and look for great […]
- Your Hump Day Reading List for June 17, 2020by Grant Cunningham on June 17, 2020 at 11:48 am
This is your refuge from the impersonal Google and FaceBook algorithms that seem to run our lives these days. Instead of a machine deciding what you’ll see, I personally go out and look for great […]
- Your Hump Day Reading List for June 10, 2020by Grant Cunningham on June 10, 2020 at 11:33 am
Welcome to your Hump Day Reading List! This is your refuge from the impersonal Google and FaceBook algorithms that seem to run our lives these days. Instead of a machine deciding what you’ll see, […]
- Your Hump Day Reading List for June 3, 2020by Grant Cunningham on June 3, 2020 at 11:21 am
Welcome to your Hump Day Reading List! This is your refuge from the impersonal Google and FaceBook algorithms that seem to run our lives these days. Instead of a machine deciding what you’ll see, […]
The Art of Manliness
- The Man Book: Creating a Reservoir of Timeless Wisdomon February 26, 2021 at 2:20 pm
It is my hope that the idea of the Man Book will be helpful for some of you. Its value to me has been inestimable. Learn how to do it.
- 12 Jumping Jack Variations to Kick Up Your Cardioon February 25, 2021 at 8:40 pm
The jumping jack is a singularly effective exercise, used in elementary school PE classes and military PT training alike. Doing jumping jacks is kind of fun, and, in mobilizing the entire body, […]
- How to Caulk Like a Proon February 25, 2021 at 4:37 pm
Looking to make your house cooler in the summer, warmer in the winter, and more energy efficient? Got water leaking in through a window whenever it rains? Would you like the interior and […]
- Podcast #687: How to Get a Handle on the Voice in Your Headon February 24, 2021 at 5:10 pm
We all talk to ourselves all the time. This kind of inner dialogue can be a good thing, helping us focus and work through problems, but it can also go off the rails, turning into worry and negative […]
- Why Fathers Shouldn’t Initiate Their Sons Into Manhoodon February 23, 2021 at 4:33 pm
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- Podcast #686: The Psychology of Boredomon February 22, 2021 at 5:02 pm
When we experience boredom, we tend to experience it as uncomfortable and agitating, and seek to banish it with some ready distraction. Or, we try to look at boredom sort of piously, as something we […]
- How to Grow a Beard: The One and True Guideon February 21, 2021 at 2:03 pm
The one and true internet guide to how to grow a beard. Follow these seven steps and you'll have a handsome looking beard in no-time.
- Sunday Firesides: Disappointment, The Emotion of Childrenon February 21, 2021 at 4:59 am
Disappointment results from a violation of expectations. Disappointment happens to everyone, sometimes justifiably. But the more unrealistic, overweening, and inflexible -- the more childlike -- […]
Gun Culture
Instapundit
- HOLLYWOOD: The Rise and Fall of Joss Whedon, and the Myth of the Hollywood Feminist Hero.
As good…by Stephen Green on February 26, 2021 at 6:49 pm
HOLLYWOOD: The Rise and Fall of Joss Whedon, and the Myth of the Hollywood Feminist Hero. As good as Whedon’s Buffy and Firefly were, they serve as excellent reminders that the more you want to […]
- I REALLY WANT THIS TO SUCCEED, BUT HE’S BEING LEFT BEHIND BY SPACEX: Blue Origin delays heavy-lift …by Glenn Reynolds on February 26, 2021 at 6:30 pm
I REALLY WANT THIS TO SUCCEED, BUT HE’S BEING LEFT BEHIND BY SPACEX: Blue Origin delays heavy-lift New Glenn rocket launch to 2022.
- BACKPEDALING AS QUICKLY AS HE CAN: Mitch McConnell Makes Surprise Announcement on Trump’s Potential …by Stephen Green on February 26, 2021 at 6:18 pm
BACKPEDALING AS QUICKLY AS HE CAN: Mitch McConnell Makes Surprise Announcement on Trump’s Potential 2024 Presidential Bid.
- THREE CHEERS FOR THE TRUMP VACCINE: Biden, Harris mark 50 million COVID-19 vaccinations in past mon…by Glenn Reynolds on February 26, 2021 at 6:00 pm
THREE CHEERS FOR THE TRUMP VACCINE: Biden, Harris mark 50 million COVID-19 vaccinations in past month.
- UNEXPECTEDLY: Many heartland states have outperformed more prominent counterparts in the fight again…by Stephen Green on February 26, 2021 at 5:47 pm
UNEXPECTEDLY: Many heartland states have outperformed more prominent counterparts in the fight against Covid-19. Gretchen Garofoli, a local pharmacist in Morgantown, West Virginia, administered one […]
- ANOTHER GRANNY-KILLER: Biden’s HHS Pick Dodges Questions About His COVID-19 Nursing Home Scandal….by Stephen Green on February 26, 2021 at 5:16 pm
ANOTHER GRANNY-KILLER: Biden’s HHS Pick Dodges Questions About His COVID-19 Nursing Home Scandal.
- BROTHER BOB PRESENTS: The Week in Radical Leftism. “Yep, we’re now getting called wusses by the Fr…by Stephen Green on February 26, 2021 at 4:45 pm
BROTHER BOB PRESENTS: The Week in Radical Leftism. “Yep, we’re now getting called wusses by the French. There is nothing I can add to that.”
- VODKAPUNDIT PRESENTS YOUR DAILY INSANITY WRAP: Bombing Syria Is Fine So Long as Biden Doesn’t Tweet …by Stephen Green on February 26, 2021 at 4:31 pm
VODKAPUNDIT PRESENTS YOUR DAILY INSANITY WRAP: Bombing Syria Is Fine So Long as Biden Doesn’t Tweet Mean Things at Assad. Insanity Wrap needs to know: Is it better to get bombed on Twitter or by […]
- MANY HAVE TRIED. ALL HAVE FAILED: Oye! Can You Translate What Biden Is Trying to Say Here?…by Stephen Green on February 26, 2021 at 4:14 pm
MANY HAVE TRIED. ALL HAVE FAILED: Oye! Can You Translate What Biden Is Trying to Say Here?
- VIA A FRIEND:
…by Glenn Reynolds on February 26, 2021 at 4:00 pm
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NRA
- Colorado: Multiple Anti-Gun Bills Scheduled for Committee Hearings Next Weekon February 26, 2021 at 2:43 pm
Next week, House Bill 1106 and Senate Bill 78 are scheduled for committee consideration on Monday and Thursday, respectively.
- Texas: MORE NRA-Backed Legislation Protecting Second Amendment Rights During Disasters Introduced In House And Prioritized By Speaker Dade Phelanon February 26, 2021 at 2:15 pm
On Wednesday, we reported to you on House Bill 2249 and Senate Bill 18, NRA-backed bills which establish that firearms and ammunition manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, suppliers and […]
- Mississippi: Your Action Needed - Preemption Legislation Heads to the House Flooron February 25, 2021 at 11:10 pm
Today, House Judiciary B Committee passed important preemption legislation, Senate Bill 2107. The measure now heads to the House Floor for a final vote.
- Georgia: House Passes Concealed Carry Reciprocity Billon February 25, 2021 at 9:50 pm
Today, the House passed House Bill 218. The bill expands the ability of law-abiding citizens to defend themselves and their families, both within Georgia and in other states, and also ensures that […]
- Kentucky: Committee Advances Bill to Prevent Discrimination Against Firearm Businesseson February 25, 2021 at 9:36 pm
The House Judiciary Committee issued a favorable report to House Bill 175, to prevent discrimination against firearm businesses. This bill is also considered critical legislation by the National […]
- Ninth Circuit to Hear Case Challenging California’s Magazine Ban En Bancon February 25, 2021 at 9:20 pm
Today the Ninth Circuit granted en banc review of an NRA-ILA backed lawsuit challenging California’s ban on magazines containing more than ten rounds.
- Iowa Permitless Carry Self Defense Package Bill Introducedon February 25, 2021 at 5:58 pm
Today, House Study Bill 254 was introduced to greatly improve self-defense in Iowa.
War On Guns
- New Look/New Featuresby David Codrea on February 26, 2021 at 6:25 pm
Armed American Radio has undergone a major site redesign/overhaul. [More]
- 'Only Ones' No Moreby David Codrea on February 26, 2021 at 5:47 pm
Former Rocky Mount officers forbidden from carrying guns while awaiting trial on Capitol-related charges [More] The lawyer's argument about why the gun ban "should not apply" to cops did not […]
- Because They Canby David Codrea on February 26, 2021 at 5:41 pm
With President Joe Biden in the White House, Communist China is moving “with a scope and speed few here anticipated,” the WSJ noted. “Everything that’s happening in Hong Kong today was […]
- Judged by Deedsby David Codrea on February 26, 2021 at 5:37 pm
Kavanaugh and Barrett’s Share of the Shame - The Trump-appointed justices’ alliance with the liberal wing of the Supreme Court is not a betrayal of Republicans or the president who appointed […]
- All Things Being Equal...by David Codrea on February 26, 2021 at 5:22 pm
Here are the three GOP lawmakers who voted for the Equality Act [More] Red flag, arm the criminals, ban guns to those old enough to serve, yet somehow "Vote Freedom First!" Katko? Along with "open […]
- You'll be Surprised, You're Doing the French Mistake!by David Codrea on February 26, 2021 at 5:06 pm
VOILA!! [More] Pretty much what I'd expect... [Via Michael G]
- The Way to Deal with 'In Your Face!' Gun-Grabbersby David Codrea on February 26, 2021 at 4:56 pm
Be "In your face!" right back at 'em. [More] [Via Samuel W]
- A Second Chanceby David Codrea on February 26, 2021 at 4:48 pm
BREAKING: in a decision just handed down, the 9th Circuit agreed to reconsider its Aug 2020 decision that California’s ban on standard capacity magazines violates the 2nd Amendment. Here's our […]
- Not Without a Fightby David Codrea on February 26, 2021 at 4:42 pm
Ravnsborg does not plan to go down without a fight. “At no time has this issue impeded his ability to do the work of the office,” Mike Deaver, his private spokesman, said in a statement. […]
- 'White by Adjacency' Privilegeby David Codrea on February 26, 2021 at 4:19 pm
Chinese-American Rights Group Calls Critical Race Theory ‘Hateful Fraud’ [More] They gotta be racists, right? I mean, just look at their hateful goals... [Via Michael G]
David Yamane / Gun Culture 2.0
- My Podcast Appearances – Cumulative List and Links (Updated 2/2021)by David Yamane on February 26, 2021 at 12:49 pm
I am a big consumer of podcasts. I subscribe to 40 podcasts on a range of topics from guns (obvi) to whiskey (WhiskyCast heading the list) to pens (The Pen Addict) to writing (The Creative Nonfiction […]
- Museums, Guns in Museums, and Gun Museumsby David Yamane on February 7, 2021 at 8:28 pm
Ian McCollum has been producing “Forgotten Weapons” on YouTube for his now 2 million followers as long as I have owned guns. As with the other Jesus, “Gun Jesus” usually works in areas that […]
- A New Way to Support My Work on American Gun Cultureby David Yamane on February 5, 2021 at 2:07 pm
Some who have followed my work more closely through the years have noticed that I recently started selling “Guns are Normal” T-Shirts (and stickers) on Teespring and soliciting direct monetary […]
- Gun Culture 2.0 and the Great Gun-Buying Spree of 2020by David Yamane on February 5, 2021 at 1:55 pm
Late in 2020 an editor from the online magazine Discourse contacted me to see if I wanted to write anything about my work on American gun culture for them. The invitation provided an excellent […]
- Bibliography and Videography of My Major Works on Guns and Gun Cultureby David Yamane on February 4, 2021 at 11:03 am
Cumulative list of the major products of my work on American gun culture: (10) David Yamane, “Gun Culture 2.0 and the Great Gun-Buying Spree of 2020,” Discourse, 2 February 2021. (9) David […]
- Black’s Law Dictionary Entry on “Insurrection”by David Yamane on January 31, 2021 at 5:57 pm
In a post on my Gun Curious blog, I asked and began to answer the question of whether the storming of the U.S. Capitol building on January 6th was an “insurrection.” My intent was not to minimize […]
- My 10th Anniversary as a Gun Ownerby David Yamane on January 30, 2021 at 8:37 pm
Working on an essay about the Great Gun Buying Spree of 2020 and why it makes perfect sense in the cultural context of Gun Culture 2.0, I realized that I bought my first gun 10 years ago this week. […]
- A Woman’s Place in Gun Advertisements – New Study Postedby David Yamane on January 25, 2021 at 5:02 pm
TLDR: I just posted a publicly-accessible pre-print of a book chapter, “A Woman’s Place in Gun Advertisements: The American Rifleman, 1920-2019,” co-authored with recent Wake Forest University […]
- 2021: A Sneak Peek of My Year Aheadby David Yamane on January 14, 2021 at 3:25 pm
I am trying to break the grip the current moment has on my attention, and thought a good way to do that would be to have a brief look at my year ahead. For the spring semester, I am on a research […]
- Why Are There So Few Violent Insurrectionist Gun Owners?by David Yamane on January 13, 2021 at 5:11 pm
In the wake of the invasion of the U.S. Capitol Building last week by supporters of President Donald Trump, philosopher Firmin DeBrabander (author of Do Guns Make Us Free? Democracy and the Armed […]
Reason.com
- Richard Carranza, the Most Divisive Pro-'Equity' Public Official in America, Resignsby Matt Welch on February 26, 2021 at 6:36 pm
New York City's embattled public school system gets a new chancellor. But the influence of the old one will remain, and not just in the Empire State.
- Obama Official Still Defends Doctrine That Led to Disastrous Libya Strikesby Matthew Petti on February 26, 2021 at 6:15 pm
Anne-Marie Slaughter hasn’t given up on intervention and the “responsibility to protect” doctrine.
- Debris Represents the Crumbling Leftovers of X-Files Rip-offsby Glenn Garvin on February 26, 2021 at 4:55 pm
Oh look, two mismatched government agents investigating alien technology.
- Inimicus Curiae Briefsby Eugene Volokh on February 26, 2021 at 4:47 pm
Lawyers know about amicus curiae (friend of the court) briefs, which give interested or expert third parties an opportunity to provide courts with a perspective that the parties might have omitted. […]
- Democrats Can't Use Reconciliation To Pass a $15 Minimum Wage. Here's What They Might Do Next.by Eric Boehm on February 26, 2021 at 3:45 pm
But the real reason why Democrats should abandon the effort to hike the federal minimum wage has nothing to do with arcane Senate rules or the filibuster.
- "CDC Estimated a One-Year Decline in Life Expectancy in 2020. Not So — Try Five Days"by Eugene Volokh on February 26, 2021 at 3:20 pm
From Dr. Peter Bach at StatNews: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention made headlines last week when it announced that Covid-19 had reduced the average life expectancy of Americans in 2020 […]
- Trump-Biden Continuity As U.S. Military Carries Out Airstrikes in Syriaby Robby Soave on February 26, 2021 at 2:50 pm
Plus: The Republican Civil War has ended before it began, Mr. Potato Head rage is misplaced, and more...
- In June Some House Moderates Voted To Abolish Qualified Immunity for Cops. Now They're Not So Sure.by Billy Binion on February 26, 2021 at 1:30 pm
Strategic politicking, police union influence, or both?
- Recall Elections Give California Voters a Needed Check on Governors Who Abuse Their Powerby Steven Greenhut on February 26, 2021 at 1:00 pm
California Gov. Gavin Newsom hasn't committed any crimes, but he deserves to face a potential recall for his disastrous handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Review: The Fatherby Kurt Loder on February 26, 2021 at 12:30 pm
Anthony Hopkins at the latest peak of his power.
John Lott\’s War On Guns
- Senator Joe Manchin is largely into symbolism about being a moderateby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on February 19, 2021 at 12:38 am
The 50-50 split in the Senate all depends on Manchin, but he is largely into symbolism about being a moderate. When his vote makes a difference he always votes with his party. Manchin makes all […]
- 131,000 people of the 220,000 deaths that were classified as Coronavirus deaths already had life ending diseasesby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on February 13, 2021 at 9:29 pm
The Coronavirus is rarely the actual cause of death among patients who are classified as Coronavirus deaths. Video from OAN is available here.
- Biden WH reportedly screening press secretary's briefing questionsby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on February 2, 2021 at 5:17 pm
From Fox News: A new, eyebrow-raising report suggests the White House communications team has attempted to screen questions for press secretary Jen Psaki in advance of daily briefings, as media […]
- Democrats using inflammatory language to incite violenceby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on February 1, 2021 at 7:08 pm
Why doesn't "news" media condemn this inflammatory & violence encouraging language from AOC and Democrats? - Biden Likened Cruz, Hawley to Nazi Joseph Goebbels - Biden nominated Black […]
- Left wing groups brag that "The Coronavirus Bill Contains ‘The Most Significant Climate Legislation’ Ever"by noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on December 26, 2020 at 6:32 am
"The Coronavirus Bill Contains ‘The Most Significant Climate Legislation’ Ever" The left wing National Resources Defense Council says, “This is perhaps the most significant climate […]
- Remember how the FDA delayed the Coronavirus Vaccine until after the election by requiring the strictest standards ever for a vaccineby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on December 1, 2020 at 2:00 am
A month before the election the FDA changed the rules on approving vaccines. The motivation was that they needed stricter rules this time for approval because people were concerned that this vaccine […]
- Joe Biden used to be fearful of vote fraudby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on September 20, 2020 at 7:20 am
Back in 1977, Biden wrote: “Should Voters Be Allowed To Register On Election Day? No,” Biden wrote in an op-ed to a now-defunct Wilmington, Del. newspaper in 1977. He even chided President […]
- Billings Gazette: Bullock's pharmaceutical claim misguidedby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on September 17, 2020 at 7:55 pm
I have an op-ed about the Senate race in Montana. Steve Bullock’s Senate campaign is targeting greedy pharmaceutical companies and demanding that the government negotiate drug prices. It […]
- Kamala Harris lauds Jacob Blake and his family, prejudges police as being wrong in shootingby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on September 11, 2020 at 4:34 am
From the New York Post: The officer who took her statement said she “had a very difficult time telling him this and cried as she told how the defendant assaulted her.” The alleged victim […]
- Three depressing stories of our times: Museum to review eliminating Charles Darwin collection, Public School Suspends kid for gun at home, and moreby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on September 7, 2020 at 4:50 am
1) "Natural History Museum to review potentially 'offensive' Charles Darwin collection" Ted Frank: "Museums are racist, Y’all. Fascinating how quickly “Black Lives Matter” has moved past […]
Firearms Policy Coalition
- FPC Brief to Idaho Supreme Court: Someone Convicted of a Misdemeanor Cannot Be Considered a Felon-in-Possession Under Idaho Lawby Firearms Policy Coalition on February 23, 2021 at 8:37 pm
BOISE, ID (February 23, 2021) — Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of an important brief in the case of U.S. v. Gutierrez, currently before the Supreme Court of Idaho. Mr. […]
- FPC Condemns “Misguided” Vermont Supreme Court Opinion Upholding State Ban on Common Firearm Magazinesby Firearms Policy Coalition on February 22, 2021 at 11:34 pm
MONTPELIER, VT (February 22, 2021) — Today, FPC condemned the Vermont Supreme Court for issuing a ruling upholding the State’s ban on common firearm magazines using faulty logic and propaganda. […]
- Federal Court Rules FPC Second Amendment Lawsuit Against Wake County, NC Sheriff May Proceedby Firearms Policy Coalition on February 20, 2021 at 10:09 pm
RALEIGH, NC (February 20, 2021) — This week, Federal District Court Judge Louise Flanagan of the Eastern District of North Carolina ordered that FPC’s lawsuit against Wake County, North Carolina […]
- FPC Files Proposed Findings of Fact and Law in Lawsuit Challenging California’s “Assault Weapons” Banby Firearms Policy Coalition on February 19, 2021 at 12:47 am
SAN DIEGO, CA (February 18, 2021) — This week, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) filed its post-trial Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law in Miller v. Becerra, its federal Second […]
- FPC Lawsuit Results in Win for Second Amendment Rights, 1.2 Million Allegheny County Residentsby Firearms Policy Coalition on February 17, 2021 at 11:43 pm
PITTSBURGH, PA (February 17, 2021) — Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) is pleased to announced that it has resolved its Cowey v. Mullen right-to-carry lawsuit filed less than three months ago […]
- FPC Statement on President Biden’s Renewed Promise of Gun Controlby Firearms Policy Coalition on February 16, 2021 at 12:05 am
February 15, 2021 — Yesterday, President Biden renewed his declaration of intent to launch a new assault upon the People of the United States and their rights and property, “calling on Congress […]
- FPC, Law Professors, and Georgia First Amendment Foundation File Amicus Brief Arguing that Lawful Businesses Should Not be Liable for Harms Caused by the Businesses’ Adversariesby Firearms Policy Coalition on February 10, 2021 at 5:40 pm
WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 10, 2020) — Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of an important amicus brief with the Georgia Court of Appeals in McBrayer, et al. v. The […]
- FPC Continues Fight in Anti-Rights Lawsuit Seeking to Force ATF to Expand Definition of “Firearm” to Include So-Called “80%” Objectsby Firearms Policy Coalition on February 6, 2021 at 1:04 am
NEW YORK (February 5, 2021) — Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of an important brief to defend constitutional and statutory rights in a federal lawsuit brought by […]
- Flick v. Wilkinson: Fighting Federal Felon Dispossession Statutes for Non-Violent Crimesby Firearms Policy Coalition on February 4, 2021 at 9:21 pm
Under federal statute 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1), persons convicted of a felony and some misdemeanors are stripped of their Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms. Under this law, the nature of the […]
- Federal Right-to-Carry Lawsuit Allowed to Proceed Against The City of Philadelphia, Police Commissioner Outlaw, and Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Robert Evanchickby Firearms Policy Coalition on February 4, 2021 at 7:06 pm
PHILADELPHIA, PA (February 4, 2021) — Today, Federal District Court Judge Michael Baylson of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania denied motions to dismiss filed by the City of Philadelphia and […]
The Truth About Guns
- Silencer Shop’s Single Shot Trust Explained and Comparedby Jeremy S. on February 26, 2021 at 6:00 pm
Buying an NFA item — a silencer, short barreled rifle/shotgun, machine gun, “any other weapon,” or destructive device — involves jumping through a series of .gov hoops, including paying a […]
- DEATH AND TAXES: Help Your Family Value Your Guns and Safely Sell Unwanted Firearms and Accessoriesby John Boch on February 26, 2021 at 4:00 pm
Mark Twain once famously noted that the only certainties in life are death and taxes. We’re all going to die someday, some of us sooner than others. Which is why it is important to prepare ahead […]
- Arizona Democrats Lose It Over Two Pro-Gun Bills that Passed in the State Houseby Dan Zimmerman on February 26, 2021 at 2:00 pm
One measure would prohibit police and sheriffs from enforcing federal gun laws that violate the 2nd Amendment. Backers said it would ensure that the rights of gun owners are protected from what they […]
- Behold the Gadsden Vikingby Staff Writer on February 26, 2021 at 12:00 am
You won’t need to be a student of the Hávamál, nor a constitutional scholar, to appreciate the latest Anachrobellum design: but it might help. The newest in their line of Norse shirts is a […]
- 18 States: As Constitutional Carry Advances, There’s Still a Long Way to Goby Jennifer Sensiba on February 25, 2021 at 10:00 pm
Constitutional carry is advancing in 2021. Two states have already signed it into law so far this year and several more have bills working their way through their legislatures that would eliminate […]
- BREAKING: Ninth Circuit Vacates Duncan v. Becerra High Capacity Magazine Ruling, Will Rehear the Caseby Dan Zimmerman on February 25, 2021 at 9:17 pm
Last summer a three-judge panel of the ninth circuit ruled, in a 2-1 decision, that California’s “high capacity” magazine ban was unconstitutional. As expected, California’s Attorney General […]
- CCRKBA Hitting the Airwaves With HR 127 Gun Control Bill Alertby Staff Writer on February 25, 2021 at 9:00 pm
From the CCRKBA . . . The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms is launching a multi-network television advertising effort next week to alert the nation’s gun owners about H.R. […]
- Lady Gaga’s Dog Walker Shot, 2 Dogs Stolen in Los Angeles Attackby TTAG Contributor on February 25, 2021 at 8:20 pm
By Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press Lady Gaga’s dog walker was shot and two of the singer’s French bulldogs were stolen in Hollywood during an armed robbery, police said. The singer is offering a […]
- Phoenix Homeowner Digs Up a Duffel Bag Full of Rusted Guns and Magazines in His Yardby John Boch on February 25, 2021 at 8:00 pm
Who lost their guns? Anyone? That’s the question Phoenix Police are asking after a homeowner in the west valley area dug up a surprise in his back yard. The resident unearthed a duffel bag full of […]
- Tyrant Designs Announces its New ITTS Triggers for GLOCK G43, G43X, and G48by Dan Zimmerman on February 25, 2021 at 6:00 pm
From Tyrant Designs . . . Tyrant Designs is excited to announce our NEW Glock G43, G43X, and G48 I.T.T.S. Trigger (Improved Tyrant Trigger System) with the I.T.T.S. Trigger rapidly becoming known as […]