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TFB Review: Champion EasyBird Auto-Feed Doubles Trap
by Sam.S on October 22, 2020 at 12:00 am
One of my favorite things in this world is trap shooting. When I had requested to review a trap thrower out of Champion Target’s thrower line up, I was not sure if anything would come of it. Happy […]
POTD: Hunting Season With The Leica Calonox
by Eric B on October 21, 2020 at 11:30 pm
October, it’s getting darker and the hunting season is upon us! This is the theme for our Photo Of The Day. The picture above serves as a reminder of all the gear we need to keep track of. It’s […]
Wheelgun Wednesday: 5 Reasons Why Revolvers are RAD
by Adam Scepaniak on October 21, 2020 at 11:00 pm
I am one of those millennial gun owners. Being on that fringe of 33 years old I like to align myself with modern technologies and a taste of the old school as well. If you looked into my gun safe you […]
Winchester Delivers Historic First Lake City Army Ammunition Shipment
by Luke C. on October 21, 2020 at 6:00 pm
Winchester has just completed its first historic ammunition delivery for the United States Warfighter by means of shipments of both 5.56x45mm NATO and 50 BMG ammunition departing to various armed […]
SK Customs Introduces The Mana Collectors 1911
by Luke C. on October 21, 2020 at 5:00 pm
Some pieces just look too good to shoot and this might be the case with the latest addition of to the custom 1911 market from SK Customs. The Mana is a 1911 intended to be a collectable piece with […]
New Raptor F1 Shotgun Forend From Shockwave Technologies
by Luke C. on October 21, 2020 at 3:00 pm
If you’ve owned a shotgun for any length of time, you’ll notice that they aren’t exactly made from the factory to be modified. As a result, many companies have to spend time developing new […]
I.Q. Munitions’ Extended Capacity Ruger 77 Magazines
by James B on October 21, 2020 at 2:00 pm
Who are I.Q. Munitions? I.Q. Munitions is a Montana-based firearm industry company originally focused on perfecting high-velocity cartridge loadings whilst maintaining accuracy. This evolved into […]
Sweet As a Plum – Davidson’s Exclusive Ruger Wrangler
by Nic L on October 21, 2020 at 1:00 pm
Originally announced in April 2019, the Ruger Wrangler was offered in three distinct Cerakote colors: black, silver, and a very handsome burnt bronze. Well, the color options keep coming. […]
TFB Review: SOTR – Ops-Core’s New Respirator
by Richard L. on October 21, 2020 at 12:00 am
By now even those living under a rock have been woken up by a Karen yelling at them to wear a mask. With a global pandemic, masks have taken the world by storm. However, few are sporting a mask like […]
POTD: Coronavirus and the M2 Browning Machine Gun
by Eric B on October 20, 2020 at 11:30 pm
Today we have some really nice pictures from France, and the 35e Régiment d’Infanterie. This is all about the .50 BMG heavy machine gun called M2HB Browning, as the sun sets at a military shooting […]

Greg Ellifritz / Active Response Training

The Definitive Body Armor Q&A
by Greg Ellifritz on October 22, 2020 at 2:30 am
Written by: Greg Ellifritz People are getting worried. I don’t know if it’s from the pandemic, the riots, the presidential election, or a combination of all these factors. All I know is […]
Free Books- Part 214
by Greg Ellifritz on October 21, 2020 at 10:51 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 […]
Website and Patreon Updates
by Greg Ellifritz on October 19, 2020 at 11:10 am
The world of internet content creation is ever changing. I’m sending out this post to give you a behind the scenes look at what’s going on with my websites and how I’m going to utilize Patreon […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- October 16, 2020
by Greg Ellifritz on October 16, 2020 at 11:00 am
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Your Best Defense: Staying Out of Trouble Michael Bane and Claude Werner talk about […]
Prime Day Deals 2020- Updated
by Greg Ellifritz on October 14, 2020 at 1:08 pm
Today is the this year’s last “Prime Day” on Amazon.com. For members of their excellent “prime” service, they are discounting thousands of items site wide. It’s kind of like the […]
The Denver Pepper Spray Shooting
by Greg Ellifritz on October 13, 2020 at 12:28 pm
I’ve seen lots of internet commentary on Saturday’s fatal shooting at a large protest rally in Denver. If you haven’t seen the story, check out the link below for details. TV crew’s […]
Shooting Drill- B-8 Bonanza
by Greg Ellifritz on October 12, 2020 at 10:38 am
Written by: Greg Ellifritz I got this challenging drill my friends at Justified Defensive Concepts. They had been working on a new drill and announced it on their Facebook page. Here is […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- October 9, 2020
by Greg Ellifritz on October 9, 2020 at 11:08 am
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The Wolf’s Fangs: Observable Indicators Of An Illegally Armed Person Keep in mind […]
Why I Don’t Carry an Expandable Baton
by Greg Ellifritz on October 7, 2020 at 3:29 pm
Written by: Greg Ellifritz With all the violent protests going on, people are interested in supplementing the firearms they carry on a daily basis with some less lethal alternative weapons. […]
Standing Up
by Greg Ellifritz on October 5, 2020 at 11:10 am
If you have been reading this blog for a while, you are undoubtedly familiar with the writings of Justin White from Mad Science Defense. Justin recently contacted me about running a few of his most […]

American Rifleman

SIG Sauer Expanding New Hampshire Operations
on October 22, 2020 at 10:56 am
SIG Sauer announced last week that it would be expanding its manufacturing operations in New Hampshire.
The Smith & Wesson J-Frame: A Short History
on October 22, 2020 at 10:56 am
With the introduction of the Smith & Wesson J-Frame, gun owners and law-enforcement officers had stopping power packed into a small frame.
M1 Garand Rebuilds: History & Markings
on October 22, 2020 at 10:56 am
Collectors today often look down their noses at “rebuilt” M1 Garands, but hundreds of thousands of M1s had their useful lives extended through the efforts and dedication of skilled ordnance […]
Savage Arms Shotguns: A Brief History
on October 22, 2020 at 10:56 am
Savage Arms entered the shotgun market in 1920. One hundred years later, the company continues to run strong with the release of its Renegauge.
Rifleman Q&A: What Was The First Speedloader?
on October 22, 2020 at 10:56 am
When did we invent the speedloader? To answer that question, we have to go back to the 19th century.
Mossberg 500: Still a Strong Seller 60 Years Later
on October 22, 2020 at 10:56 am
More than six decades after it first came onto the market, the Mossberg 500 continues to be one of the top-selling shotguns available today.
Review: Hornady Auto Charge Pro
on October 22, 2020 at 10:56 am
Here we take a look at the latest automatic powder measure and dispenser from Hornady, The Auto Charge Pro.
Book Review: The Martini-Henry: For Queen And Empire
on October 22, 2020 at 10:56 am
"The Martini-Henry: For Queen and Empire" is one of the most comprehensive works on the British military Martini-Henry to come out in years.
NRA Gun of the Week: Iver Johnson Arms Eagle LR Special
on October 22, 2020 at 10:56 am
On this week’s “Gun of the Week,” American Rifleman staff examines the single-action Eagle LR Special pistol, a 1911-style gun chambered for .45 ACP.
The Armed Citizen® October 9, 2020
on October 22, 2020 at 10:56 am
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.

Michael Seekings / Shooting Performance

Using the Six Training Modules to Ensure Your Success
by michael seeklander on October 13, 2020 at 1:45 pm
Simple Steps to Ensure Your Success “Shooter ready….stand by….BEEP!” The stage started to flow, all was going well and then it happened. The first position went great, zero down so […]
Three Distractions Killing Your Success
by michael seeklander on September 20, 2020 at 6:05 pm
Do you want to be a better shooter, fighter, Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, weight lifter, etc.? Then stop wasting your time and use it more effectively. “Do nothing that is of no use – Musashi” This […]
The Top 9 Things I Have Learned as a Professional Shooter
by michael seeklander on September 8, 2020 at 10:09 pm
If everything is a priority, then nothing is. I spent a HUGE amount of time and ammunition training for a division at one time, that really wasn’t the one I should have been focused on. Call it […]
Part 1 of Shooting Moving Targets (swingers, sliders, bobbers)
by michael seeklander on August 20, 2020 at 12:28 pm
This blog [material taken from Your Competition Handgun Training Program (book)] will be a three-part blog covering: Principles of shooting moving targets, and specific techniques for swingers […]
Find Your Speed – The Three Keys
by michael seeklander on June 17, 2020 at 12:14 pm
Have you ever shot a stage only to wonder how in the world your local master beat you by four seconds? You shot the stage as good as you possibly could have, and have been working a bunch in your dry […]

Precision Rifle Blog

Wyoming ELR Scopes & Mounts – What The Pros Use
by 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 Use
by 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 Review
by 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 Challenge
by 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 Tips
by 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, […]
Mark’s 18-Shot Bullet Jump Challenge!
by Cal on April 15, 2020 at 1:09 pm
Are you one of those guys who has been reading this series of posts on bullet jump, and thinking to yourself, “Well, my 0.020” bullet jump sure seems to be working fine. Doubt this would be any […]
More Bullet Jump Research!
by Cal on April 5, 2020 at 4:46 pm
This post shares more of Mark Gordon’s research on bullet jump, which is very interesting, original research – and has everyone talking! This post looks at research data on the Hornady’s 6.5mm […]
Bullet Jump: Is Less Always Better?
by Cal on March 29, 2020 at 3:54 pm
This landmark article shares new, primary research that Mark Gordon from Short Action Customs has compiled over the past 2 years. He tested a wide range of bullet jumps in several rifle/load […]
How Fast Does A Barrel Erode?
by Cal on March 25, 2020 at 12:00 am
This article focuses on how quickly the lands of a rifle barrel usually erode, especially for mid-sized cartridges that are popular in precision rifle matches. It also explains how many shooters try […]
Bullet Jump & Seating Depth: Best Practices & Conventional Wisdom
by Cal on March 21, 2020 at 5:48 pm
With so many events canceled and stores closed, what a great time to do some reloading! Over the past several weeks, I have been working on a series of posts that I'm very excited to finally share […]

Ruger Firearms

Ruger Introduces Four New Stainless Ruger American Rimfire Rifles
on 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 Rifle
on 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 Handguard
on 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 Ruger
on 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 Wins
on 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 Team
on 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 Pair
on 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 Rifle
on 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 Classic
on 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 OutdoorClassics
on 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, 2020
by 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, 2020
by 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, 2020
by 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, 2020
by 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, 2020
by 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, 2020
by 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, 2020
by 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, 2020
by 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, 2020
by 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, 2020
by 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

Podcast #654: How to Astronaut
on October 21, 2020 at 6:24 pm
Col. Terry Virts shares his experience as an astronaut and what it's really like to be in space, including training, fitness, hygeine, and more.
James Bond Stoicism
on October 20, 2020 at 4:43 pm
One of the things that makes the James Bond books better than the James Bond films, is that while the latter mostly represent not-too-deep action-driven entertainment, the former are peppered with […]
Podcast #653: The Dirtbag’s Guide to Life
on October 19, 2020 at 3:45 pm
If you've ever dreamed of being a rock climber living in a van or becoming a thru-hiker my guest has written a handbook for making it happen.
Sunday Firesides: Your Younger Self Is Your Greatest Mentor
on October 16, 2020 at 7:30 pm
Everyone hopes to find good mentors in life -- folks who shape your character, point you down positive paths, and model new possibilities for living. We typically think of mentors as being older, […]
Manly Slang from the 19th Century
on October 16, 2020 at 11:02 am
With our archives now 3,500+ articles deep, we’ve decided to republish a classic piece each Friday to help our newer readers discover some of the best, evergreen gems from the past. This article […]
How to Test if a Plant Is Edible
on October 15, 2020 at 8:14 pm
Many people, especially outdoorsy types, know the story of Christopher McCandless, as famously told in author Jon Krakauer's book (and the film of the same name) Into the Wild. After surviving […]
4 Ways to Upgrade Your S’mores
on October 15, 2020 at 3:43 pm
Few fall activities are as enjoyable as sitting around a campfire on a cool evening and roasting up marshmallows, either to enjoy on their own or as part of that quintessential campfire dessert: the […]
Podcast #652: Chefs’ Secrets for Organizing Your Life
on October 14, 2020 at 4:03 pm
The kitchen of a busy restaurant can be a chaotic, frenetic environment. But the best chefs create a kind of personal eye in this storm, from which they can efficiently craft meal after meal without […]

Gun Culture

Instapundit

NO WONDER FACEBOOK IS AT WAR WITH THE BEE. THEY CAN’T STAND THE TRUTH: Jordan Peterson Returns To …
by Sarah Hoyt on October 22, 2020 at 10:30 am
NO WONDER FACEBOOK IS AT WAR WITH THE BEE. THEY CAN’T STAND THE TRUTH: Jordan Peterson Returns To Find Americans Worshiping Golden Statue Of Karl Marx, Breaks 12 Rules For Life In Anger. 😉
ONLY A SURPRISE FOR THOSE WHO HAVEN’T REALIZED THE MSM IS LARGELY FICTIONAL: The October Surprise….
by Sarah Hoyt on October 22, 2020 at 10:25 am
ONLY A SURPRISE FOR THOSE WHO HAVEN’T REALIZED THE MSM IS LARGELY FICTIONAL: The October Surprise.
YEAH. IT’S LIKE THAT: Pass Fail. …
by Sarah Hoyt on October 22, 2020 at 9:30 am
YEAH. IT’S LIKE THAT: Pass Fail.
DEVELOPED IN CHINA, DEPLOYED IN AMERICA: Meet your (Chinese) Facebook censors. And like many Ch…
by Sarah Hoyt on October 22, 2020 at 9:22 am
DEVELOPED IN CHINA, DEPLOYED IN AMERICA: Meet your (Chinese) Facebook censors. And like many Chinese imports, this is toxic.
THEY’RE OF HIS KIN. THEY’RE OF HIS KIND. THEY’RE ALSO PRIVILEGED RED DIAPER BABIES WHO NEVER KNEW HO…
by Sarah Hoyt on October 22, 2020 at 9:01 am
THEY’RE OF HIS KIN. THEY’RE OF HIS KIND. THEY’RE ALSO PRIVILEGED RED DIAPER BABIES WHO NEVER KNEW HOW TO DO ANYTHING BUT DESTROY. OF COURSE HE LOVES THEM: Obama: Inspirational That Young […]
THE CRAZINESS OF THE TECHLORDS: Censoring (Mis)information….
by Sarah Hoyt on October 22, 2020 at 8:40 am
THE CRAZINESS OF THE TECHLORDS: Censoring (Mis)information.
THE LEFT RULES BY TERROR AND INTIMIDATION. ALWAYS: Fearful of Violence the Trump 2020 Voter….
by Sarah Hoyt on October 22, 2020 at 8:32 am
THE LEFT RULES BY TERROR AND INTIMIDATION. ALWAYS: Fearful of Violence the Trump 2020 Voter.
I’M SO TIRED OF THE INFANTILE ANTICS OF THE LEFT: Senate Democrats to Boycott Amy Coney Barrett Co…
by Sarah Hoyt on October 22, 2020 at 8:00 am
I’M SO TIRED OF THE INFANTILE ANTICS OF THE LEFT: Senate Democrats to Boycott Amy Coney Barrett Committee Vote, Fill Seats With Cardboard Cutouts.
THERE ISN’T A LASSO BIG ENOUGH: Roundup….
by Sarah Hoyt on October 22, 2020 at 7:34 am
THERE ISN’T A LASSO BIG ENOUGH: Roundup.
AND THE PROBLEM IS THAT INTERFERING WITH OUR ELECTION ISN’T HARD. OVER THE YEARS SINCE MOTOR VOTER, …
by Sarah Hoyt on October 22, 2020 at 7:33 am
AND THE PROBLEM IS THAT INTERFERING WITH OUR ELECTION ISN’T HARD. OVER THE YEARS SINCE MOTOR VOTER, THE DEMOCRATS HAVE TURNED OUR ELECTIONS INTO A PARODY OF ELECTIONS. YOU KNOW HOW MILITARY PEOPLE […]

NRA

Man Shoots Knife-Wielding Home Invader During Break-In in Person County, Deputies Say
on October 21, 2020 at 12:08 pm
A knife-wielding home invader was shot while attempting to break into a Person County home late Friday night. Person County deputies said around 10:30 p.m. on Friday, a male neighbor was shot while […]
Man Who Broke Into Apartment Shot, Killed by Neighbor, Police Say
on October 21, 2020 at 12:01 pm
A man who broke into an apartment on the city’s South Side was shot and killed by a neighbor as he left the apartment late Sunday night, San Antonio police said. Officers were called around 11:30 […]
Mark Kelly Says he Supports the Second Amendment. But Actions Speak Louder than Words
on October 21, 2020 at 11:20 am
Sure, Mark Kelly loves the Second Amendment. Just ask him. "I am a supporter of the Second Amendment, I am a gun owner,” the Democrat said at last week’s U.S. Senate campaign debate. “Our […]

War On Guns

Just Do It
by David Codrea on October 21, 2020 at 8:08 pm
Far Left Debate Commission Proposes BANNING ALL CONTENT on Hunter and Joe Biden’s Foreign Laundering Scandals [More] If I were Trump, I would skip the media debate ambush and instead schedule a […]
The Brains Behind the Operation
by David Codrea on October 21, 2020 at 7:52 pm
Police Arrest Pro-Hamas Muslim Leader Behind Fatwa on Beheaded School Teacher [More] So he's management material, eh? [Via Michael G]
If You See Something Say Something
by David Codrea on October 21, 2020 at 7:47 pm
Rudy Giuliani, one of President Trump's private attorneys, has reported to Delaware police concerns that materials on a laptop purportedly tied to Hunter Biden contained evidence of possible child […]
An Unfair Advantage
by David Codrea on October 21, 2020 at 7:38 pm
A U.S. District Judge in San Diego who has issued rulings in two separate lawsuits challenging California’s strict gun control measures will take up another weapons-related case on Monday, […]
This is CNN
by David Codrea on October 21, 2020 at 7:27 pm
Houston police officer killed in apartment complex shooting [More] I'm sure there's a good reason why CNN isn't telling people Sgt. Preston was black and his (alleged) murderer was an illegal […]
Just One Big One Ought to Do It
by David Codrea on October 21, 2020 at 7:18 pm
Mark Zuckerberg Said Facebook Will Have Fewer Bans After The Election [More] So does that mean guys like me will be safe again, or that they'll feel free to remove any pretenses because the people […]
A Matter of Priorities
by David Codrea on October 21, 2020 at 5:00 pm
Kamala Harris Failed to Prosecute Illegal MS-13 Gang Member Months Before He Murdered Bologna Family [More] Don't worry. She promises to do a much more thorough job on gun owners who refuse to […]
A New Hampshire Democrat
by David Codrea on October 21, 2020 at 4:48 pm
Police investigate threatening letters sent to Trump supporters [More] Test the envelopes for saliva/DNA. I'll bet the dumbs***s licked them shut. And then, in light of COVID fatalities, add […]
The Junior Only One Award
by David Codrea on October 21, 2020 at 4:36 pm
Woodson Terrace boy bullied for showing support for police during virtual school receives patches from across the world [More] Good thing for him the teacher didn't see a BB gun in the […]
Great Expectations
by David Codrea on October 21, 2020 at 4:32 pm
Many Americans Are Now Planning To "Bug Out" Ahead Of Election Day As Authorities Brace For Chaos [More] Any guesses which "side" that will come from? [Via bondmen]

David Yamane / Gun Culture 2.0

Broadening the 2A Tent with Tiffany Johnson and Aqil Qadir
by David Yamane on October 12, 2020 at 8:56 pm
The topic of Module 7 of my Sociology of Guns seminar is “diversity in gun culture.” Scholars have done a woeful job of capturing this diversity — including the major axes of difference on […]
John Johnston: No One Needs a Gun Until They Do
by David Yamane on October 11, 2020 at 8:39 pm
For the third consecutive year, John Johnston of Ballistic Radio and Citizens Defense Research guest lectured in my Sociology of Guns Seminar at Wake Forest University last week. Here I want to […]
Sociology of Guns Seminar Guest Lecturer: John Johnston
by David Yamane on October 6, 2020 at 2:40 pm
I am back from the French Open and excited to continue on with my Sociology of Guns seminar. Last module, we discussed the liberalization of gun carry laws in the United States over the past several […]
Excuse Mon Absence, Je Travaille à Paris
by David Yamane on September 24, 2020 at 5:16 am
For years before I began raising funds recently for my work through a “Buy Me a Coffee” campaign and Gun Culture 2.0 merchandise, I subsidized my research expenses by stringing tennis rackets. I […]
The Meaning of Guns to Gun Owners in the US by Siegel and Boine
by David Yamane on September 15, 2020 at 2:06 pm
In 2019, I presented my work on gun advertising at the annual meeting of the American Society of Criminology in San Francisco. In the Q&A after, a man I had never met before asked me if my work […]
Sociology of Guns Student Field Trip to the Range, Year 6
by David Yamane on August 30, 2020 at 2:51 pm
As I noted earlier on my Gun Curious blog, I was scheduled to teach the Sociology of Religion this semester (fall 2020), but when students found out I was not going to teach my Sociology of Guns […]
A New Way to Support for My Work on American Gun Culture
by David Yamane on August 28, 2020 at 9:24 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 […]
Resources By and About William Aprill of Aprill Risk Consulting
by David Yamane on August 7, 2020 at 11:29 am
As I noted in my post yesterday about his passing, I want to create an ongoing collection of resources by and about William Aprill so that his legacy to the gun training industry and gun culture is […]
Remembering William Aprill and Sharing His Work
by David Yamane on August 6, 2020 at 8:28 pm
William Aprill of Aprill Risk Consulting died today. He won’t get an obituary in the New York Times (I am guessing), but his death is being mourned throughout the gun training community (it is […]
How Are Guns Sales Still Booming?
by David Yamane on August 4, 2020 at 1:18 pm
The fact that gun sales have been off the charts in 2020 is not news, but I was still surprised at the extremely high July sales numbers (using NICS checks as proxy). The second highest month on […]

Reason.com

The Games Must Go On
by Eric Boehm on October 22, 2020 at 10:00 am
COVID-19 upended the NBA, the NFL, the NHL, and MLB. How the professional sports leagues responded offers a glimpse into our future.
Brickbat: Free and Open Discussion
by Charles Oliver on October 22, 2020 at 8:00 am
Gloucester, Massachusetts, school Superintendent Ben Lummis says he was disappointed when he heard a teacher had mocked a 12-year-old student for voicing support for President Donald Trump during a […]
Vexatious Litigant vs. Linda Sarsour
by Eugene Volokh on October 22, 2020 at 1:36 am
Allegedly being "a plain, ill-dressed woman" who "indulges in coquettish vanity"? Oddly enough, not legally actionable.
Court Revives Wiretap Target's Attempt to Get Information About the Wiretap
by Eugene Volokh on October 22, 2020 at 12:42 am
In 2014, more than half of all California wiretaps (and one sixth of all the wiretaps in the U.S.) were authorized by one judge in Riverside County.
Classes #18: The Scope of the 14th Amendment III and Zoning I
by Josh Blackman on October 22, 2020 at 12:00 am
Yick Wo, Plessy, and Village of Euclid
Clobbering Purdue Pharma Makes Drug Warriors Feel Good, but It Won't Reduce Opioid-Related Deaths
by Jacob Sullum on October 21, 2020 at 9:35 pm
The $8.3 billion DOJ settlement is part of a crackdown that has perversely pushed drug users toward more dangerous substitutes.
Rethinking the Seattle "CHOP" Takings Case
by Ilya Somin on October 21, 2020 at 9:21 pm
Property owners are suing the city for helping far-left activists seize control of their property during the period when it allowed the latter to rule an "autonomous zone" covering 16 blocks of in […]
Bob Chitester: How Free To Choose Changed the World
by Nick Gillespie on October 21, 2020 at 9:15 pm
Here's the inside story of Milton Friedman's path-breaking PBS series about economic and political freedom, from the man who produced it.
Virginia Passes Bill To Make it Harder for Problem Cops To Jump to New Departments
by C.J. Ciaramella on October 21, 2020 at 8:05 pm
A local news investigation found three dozen cops who committed crimes but never were decertified.
ACB on RAP
by Josh Blackman on October 21, 2020 at 7:46 pm
Doug Kmiec writes that his former student, Amy Coney, "deftly answered" questions about the Rule Against Perpetuities.

John Lott\’s War On Guns

Joe Biden used to be fearful of vote fraud
by 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 misguided
by 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 shooting
by 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 more
by noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on September 7, 2020 at 4:50 am
1) "Natural History Museum to review potentially 'offensive' Charles Darwin collection" Ted Frank: "Museums are racist, Y’all. Fascinating how quickly “Black Lives Matter” has moved past […]
Most Democrats believe Biden lie about Trump supposedly praising neo-Nazis, Klansmen, and white supremacists
by noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on August 28, 2020 at 7:44 pm
Biden in his acceptance speech: "Just a week ago yesterday was the third anniversary of the events in Charlottesville. Close your eyes, remember what saw on television, and remember seeing those […]
In the Missoulian: Bullock Ads Claim Support For The Second Amendment
by noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on August 28, 2020 at 7:37 pm
I have a new piece in the Missoulian newspaper: For the last couple of weeks, Steve Bullock has bombarded the airwaves with ads claiming that he supports gun ownership. “Bullock took on his own […]
In the Missoulian: This election will determine future of private gun ownership in US
by noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on August 13, 2020 at 4:39 pm
Excerpt: This past week, President Trump claimed the election will determine the future of private gun ownership in the United States. He’s right. And Montana voters’ choice for the U.S. […]
George W Bush claiming that there is "systemic racism" among police
by noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on August 1, 2020 at 2:57 am
In talking about George Floyd's death, Bush said:"This tragedy — in a long series of similar tragedies — raises a long overdue question: How do we end systemic racism in our society? The only way […]
Some of the evidence on the hydroxychloroquine and the Coronavirus
by noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on July 29, 2020 at 3:02 am
Possibly people haven't heard about all the studies showing the efficacy of hydroxychloroquine is because Twitter, Facebook, and Youtube are actively taking down statements by doctors about its […]
Former Congressman Michael Myers accused of ballot stuffing during the 2014, 2015 and 2016 primary elections
by noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on July 26, 2020 at 5:34 am
From Fox News:Myers, 77, is accused of stuffing ballot boxes for candidates during the 2014, 2015 and 2016 primary elections, bribing Demuro, falsifying records, voting more that once in federal […]

Firearms Policy Coalition

This Week In Gun Rights: October 17, 2020
by Matthew Larosiere on October 18, 2020 at 1:16 am
This week in gun rights – October 17, 2020 Matthew Larosiere is the Director of Legal Policy at Firearms Policy Coalition. You can connect with him on Twitter @MattLaAtLaw. SCOTUS nominee […]
FPC Continues Fight for 2A Rights of Young Adults in New Federal Lawsuit Challenging Pennsylvania Carry Ban
by Firearms Policy Coalition on October 16, 2020 at 9:08 pm
PITTSBURGH, PA (October 16, 2020) — Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of a new federal Second Amendment lawsuit challenging the State of Pennsylvania’s laws that prevent young […]
FPC & FPF: Tenth Circuit Should Protect Due Process and Enforce Separation of Powers by Applying Rule of Lenity in Bump Stock Appeal
by Firearms Policy Coalition on October 13, 2020 at 10:36 pm
DENVER, CO (October 13, 2020) — Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) and Firearms Policy Foundation (FPF) announced the filing of an important legal brief in Aposhian v. Barr, a bump-stock ban […]
This Week In Gun Rights: October 10, 2020
by Matthew Larosiere on October 10, 2020 at 4:35 pm
This week in gun rights – October 10, 2020 Matthew Larosiere is the Director of Legal Policy at Firearms Policy Coalition. You can connect with him on Twitter @MattLaAtLaw.
FPC to President Trump: Investigate Honey Badger SBR Debacle and Terminate Rogue ATF Employees, “Drain the ATF Swamp”
by Firearms Policy Coalition on October 9, 2020 at 10:46 pm
WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 9, 2020) — Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) submitted a formal request to President Donald J. Trump requesting that the president order U.S. Attorney General William […]
FPC Submits Pre-Litigation Request to DOJ, ATF in Q Honey Badger SBR Determination Matter to Protect Gun Owners
by Firearms Policy Coalition on October 8, 2020 at 6:34 pm
WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 8, 2020) — Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) has submitted a formal request to U.S. Attorney General William Barr, the U.S. Department of Justice, Acting Director of the […]
FPC Statement on ATF’s Cease and Desist to Q, LLC Regarding the Honey Badger Pistol’s Status as a Purported Short Barrel Rifle
by Firearms Policy Coalition on October 7, 2020 at 12:06 am
WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 6, 2020) — Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) has issued the following statement regarding ATF’s action against Q, LLC’s (Q) Honey Badger Pistol and its status as a […]
Supreme Court Should Decide Non-Violent Felons Have Second Amendment Rights, Lifetime Ban Should Be Struck Down
by Firearms Policy Coalition on October 1, 2020 at 7:47 pm
WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 1, 2020) — Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) and Firearms Policy Foundation (FPF) announced the filing of an important brief with the United States Supreme Court in […]
CA Gov. Newsom Signs Multiple Freedom Infringing Bills
by Firearms Policy Coalition on September 30, 2020 at 7:13 pm
SACRAMENTO, CA (September 30, 2020) — Yesterday, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed numerous gun control bills that expand the State’s already unconstitutional regulatory scheme and infringe […]
Maryland Police Raid Home in Search for Toy Guns
by Firearms Policy Coalition on September 29, 2020 at 8:43 pm
Back in June, a school principal in Rosedale, Maryland called the police on a 5th grader because he had some toy guns hanging on the wall in the background of his “virtual classroom.” Recently, […]

The Truth About Guns

Skinner Sights Goes Optical With Their New 1-6×24 Rifle Scope
by Kat Ainsworth on October 21, 2020 at 11:00 pm
Skinner Sights now makes Skinner Optics with their inaugural scope, the 1-6 (Kat Ainsworth for TTAG)For years now Skinner Sights has focused on irons, specifically for lever-action rifles. Their […]
Attorney General Andrew Cuomo: How Great Would That Be?
by TTAG Contributor on October 21, 2020 at 9:00 pm
(AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)By Larry Keane Three-term Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s plate is full. He’s on tour promoting his celebratory coronavirus “success” book, ignoring pandemic […]
CMC Triggers Announces Their New KRAGOS Slides for GLOCK 17 & 19 Gen3 Pistols
by Dan Zimmerman on October 21, 2020 at 7:00 pm
Courtesy CMCFrom CMC Triggers: CMC Triggers’ new KRAGOS Glock compatible slide symbolizes victory and strength, much like that of the Greek God in which the name was inspired. The KRAGOS Slide […]
Gear Review: STNGR Axiom Red Dot Sight
by Travis Pike on October 21, 2020 at 5:00 pm
Travis Pike for TTAGSTNGR is a company I wish more gun owners knew about, and hopefully, this article brings them a little attention. STNGR started primarily as a handguard company producing some […]
The New SOUSA Optics R.A.I.D. Pistol Red Dot Sight
by Kat Ainsworth on October 21, 2020 at 3:00 pm
Courtesy SOUSASOUSA Optics, which is now part of the Texas-based CMC Triggers family, recently came out with a new pistol red dot, the R.A.I.D. It’s always good to see an RDS hit the market and […]
Cotton: Barrett Must Be Confirmed to Preserve Second Amendment Rights
by Dan Zimmerman on October 21, 2020 at 1:00 pm
(AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)But then a strange thing happened. Right after issuing the most consequential ruling for gun rights in decades [Heller], the Supreme Court went dark on the issue. The Court […]
Save Big With the Guns.com Election Season Sale and Huge 2A Giveaway
by Sponsored Content on October 21, 2020 at 12:00 pm
In a critical election year, being fully stocked is more important than ever. That’s why Guns.com is making it easier to afford the guns and gear you need and exercise your 2A Right to Buy Arms. […]
Two Silencer Shop Halloween Contests: Win a Free Suppressor (and Tax Stamp)
by Jeremy S. on October 20, 2020 at 11:00 pm
Halloween is just around the corner! While free candy is always on the table, this year you have two chances to win a free silencer, one from Dead Air and one from OSS. Five days left to enter the […]
Hands On With American Tactical’s New FXH-45 Moxie Hybrid 1911
by Kat Ainsworth on October 20, 2020 at 9:00 pm
Courtesy American TacticalAmerican Tactical has announced their new FXH-45 Moxie late last month, bringing what some see as another 1911 chambered in .45 ACP to the handgun market. But it did catch […]
Primary Arms New GLx 4-16×50 FFP Apollo Rifle Scope with ACSS Apollo 6.5CR/.224V Reticle
by Dan Zimmerman on October 20, 2020 at 7:00 pm
Primary Arms Optics has released a brand new long-range precision optic designed for use with 6.5 Creedmoor and .224 Valkyrie cartridges: the GLx 4-16x50mm FFP Rifle Scope with ACSS Apollo […]