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- TFB Review: Springfield Armory Hellion 20-inch (Part 2)by Daniel Y on December 1, 2023 at 1:00 am
Welcome back to Part 2 of my Springfield Armory Hellion 20-inch review. Part 1 was more of a first look at this gun than a full review. It was a quick-turn piece timed for the announcement date of […]
- POTD: Vortex Optics Impact 4000 Ballistic Rail-Mounted Laser Rangefinderby Eric B on December 1, 2023 at 12:30 am
Welcome to our Photo Of The Day! Today we have some great images of one of the hottest accessories at the moment – the Vortex Optics Impact 4000 Ballistic Rail-Mounted Laser Rangefinder. These […]
- Concealed Carry Corner: Everyday Carry Examplesby Matt E on December 1, 2023 at 12:00 am
Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last time, we talked about the most overlooked problems when carrying a concealed firearm. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to […]
- NEW S&W Performance Center Metal M&P9 M2.0 Pistol- Spec Series Kitby Doug E on November 30, 2023 at 7:00 pm
Smith & Wesson just released a new edition of the M&P with the Performance Center Metal M&P9 M2.0, featuring an OD green Cerakote finish, Faxon compensator and suppressor height sights. […]
- New Maven RS1.2 2.5-15x44mm Riflescope & S.3 20-40x67mm Spottingby Adam Scepaniak on November 30, 2023 at 6:00 pm
Maven Optics has announced the introduction of two new pieces of glass that may pique your interest in their new Maven RS1.2 2.5-15x44mm riflescope and Maven S.3 20-40x67mm spotting scope. Both of […]
- Langdon Tactical Reveals Optics Ready Beretta Tomcatby Daniel Y on November 30, 2023 at 4:00 pm
That headline is not clickbait or a joke. Langdon Tactical Technologies actually did it. Though it may have started as their 2022 April Fool’s joke, it has now come to fruition. So what makes this […]
- TFB Behind The Gun Podcast #94 – A Happy Thanksgiving to Allby Luke C. on November 30, 2023 at 2:00 pm
I hope all of you had a great Thanksgiving weekend! This week’s episode of TFB’s Behind The Gun Podcast is a special one, mostly just to share what we’re all thankful for here. I’ve gathered […]
- SIG Sauer P320 XTEN Endure: All-Weather, Limited-Production Firepowerby Zac K on November 30, 2023 at 2:00 pm
The SIG Sauer P320 XTEN Endure is here in limited production. With an all-weather Cerakote finish, outdoorsmen may want this for wilderness protection. The post SIG Sauer P320 XTEN Endure: […]
- TFB Review: Sightron S-Tac 1-4.5×24 SR-1 Service Rifle Scopeby Daniel Y on November 30, 2023 at 1:00 am
Sightron is the newest entrant in the world of purpose-built competition service rifle scopes. Their S-Tac 1-4.5×24 SR-1 is not a general-purpose low-power variable optic. It is meant for standard […]
- POTD: Heckler & Koch SFP9 Match Sportby Eric B on November 30, 2023 at 12:30 am
Unusual, is one way to describe our Photo Of The Day. Above we have the Heckler & Koch SFP9 Match Sport, looking like it’s been X-rayed. It’s a 9×19 mm pistol with a 15-round capacity, […]
Greg Ellifritz / Active Response Training
- Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 1, 2023by Greg Ellifritz on December 1, 2023 at 11:51 am
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Weapon Lights on Handguns: Essential or Unnecessary? Dave Spaulding talks weapon mounted […]
- Free Books- Part 285by Greg Ellifritz on November 30, 2023 at 1:15 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 […]
- Your Tactical Training Scenario- A Weapon in Each Handby Greg Ellifritz on November 28, 2023 at 12:00 pm
Have you ever thought about how you might deal with an attacker who is armed with a weapon in each hand? Think about someone coming at you with a gun in each hand, a knife in each hand, or a […]
- Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 24, 2023by Greg Ellifritz on November 24, 2023 at 11:47 am
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. A BUG From My Pocket It’s tough to beat a J-frame or LCR carried in a pocket for some […]
- The Best Coat Pocket Defensive Pistolsby Greg Ellifritz on November 22, 2023 at 11:53 am
The weather is becoming colder. Many of you folks will soon be wearing large winter coats if you aren’t already. Have you ever tried to draw your defensive firearm while you are bundled up […]
- Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 17, 2023by Greg Ellifritz on November 17, 2023 at 11:18 am
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Flying With Firearms In The United States Tim Herron discusses how to smoothly fly with […]
- Free Books- Part 284by Greg Ellifritz on November 16, 2023 at 1:39 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 […]
- Your Tactical Training Scenario- Robber on Motorcycleby Greg Ellifritz on November 14, 2023 at 12:01 pm
Written by Greg Ellifritz Motorcycle robberies are becoming increasingly more common both in foreign countries as well as here in the USA. It’s important to understand how these robberies work […]
- Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 10, 2023by Greg Ellifritz on November 10, 2023 at 11:39 am
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Do You Really Have to Clean Your Guns? If you keep your guns well lubricated, they can […]
- Shooting Drill- Higher Standardsby Greg Ellifritz on November 9, 2023 at 11:29 am
I got this drill from Tom Givens. He originally posted it in the July Rangemaster Newsletter. Tom’s description is as follows: This month we are going to shoot a qualification course that […]
American Rifleman
- Gun Of The Week: Browning X-Bolt Target Maxon December 1, 2023 at 1:00 pm
Watch American Rifleman staff on the range this week to get a close look at an improved X-Bolt rifle from Browning. The Target Max is the latest iteration of the famed X-Bolt action, and it’s […]
- The Armed Citizen® Dec. 1, 2023on December 1, 2023 at 12:00 pm
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
- Review: Mag-Na-Port Custom Ruger Blackhawk Convertibleon November 30, 2023 at 1:00 pm
The author found the just-right performance and managed recoil balance he was looking for with this fully customized single-action wheel gun.
- XS Sights Sponsors 6th Annual Meals On Wheels Clay Shooton November 30, 2023 at 12:00 pm
XS Sights steps up to the plate as a Presenting Sponsor of the 6th Annual Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County Clay Shoot. Money raised is already making a difference and providing a boost to those less […]
- I Have This Old Gun: Remington 700 BDLon November 29, 2023 at 1:00 pm
After Winchester came out with its iconic Model 70, Remington Arms had catching up to do in the sporting-rifle market. Eventually, its answer was the Model 700, a gun that became one of the most […]
- New For 2024: EAA Girsan MC9 Disruptoron November 29, 2023 at 12:00 pm
European American Armory's latest addition to its MC9 handgun line is aptly named, as the Disruptor is intended to provide an incredible range of features at a price point below other similar options.
- I Have This Old Gun: Marlin 1894 Trapperon November 28, 2023 at 1:00 pm
Collectors refer to these shortened carbines as “trappers,” but that term was never officially used by either Winchester or Marlin. Winchester referred to them as “Baby Carbines” or […]
- Colt CZ Group Makes Offer For Vista's Ammo Brandson November 28, 2023 at 12:00 pm
Colt CZ Group made an unsolicited proposal to purchase the Sporting Products Division of Vista Outdoor, which includes Federal, CCI, Remington Ammunition and others.
- The Rifleman Report: From The ''Inside Out''on November 28, 2023 at 12:00 pm
The term “inside out” can be taken literally or applied as a phrase to describe the thoroughness with which an idea is understood. In this month’s issue, we hope to illustrate that the latter […]
- Review: Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0 Metalon November 27, 2023 at 1:00 pm
Firearm trends appear to be a virtual pendulum at times—it isn’t uncommon to see a theme grab hold of the industry only to be reversed entirely some years later.
Michael Seekings / Shooting Performance
- The FUNDAMENTAL Program Drillsby michael seeklander on December 2, 2021 at 9:20 pm
I get this question all the time: “Mike, I am a defensive shooter and will be practicing on an indoor range, what drills should I do in this circumstance” and I always answer that a drill is […]
- Each Day, Try to Build One Perfect Chunkby michael seeklander on February 9, 2021 at 1:38 pm
Tip #16: Each Day, Try to Build One Perfect Chunk The post Each Day, Try to Build One Perfect Chunk appeared first on Shooting-Performance.com.
- Seven Week Concealed Carry Programby michael seeklander on January 14, 2021 at 6:19 pm
This program is a simple yet highly efficient program that will help you improve your handgun shooting skills a bunch if you put the effort in. That said, one thing that you need to understand is […]
- 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
- A 2-Time PRS Champ’s Reloading Setup & Process – Austin Orgain Shooter Spotlightby Cal on November 10, 2023 at 2:00 pm
Austin Orgain, a two-time PRS champion, shares an exclusive behind-the-scenes look into his reloading process, revealing the components, equipment, and techniques that have helped contribute to his […]
- 2023 PRS Season Results + New Champ: Kahl Harmon!by Cal on November 6, 2023 at 1:28 am
The PRS Season Finale wrapped up today, and we have a new PRS Overall Season Champion: Kahl Harmon! Congrats, Kahl! Kahl not only won the season finale match but was this year’s golden bullet […]
- Everything A 2-Time PRS Champ Carries At A Match – Austin Orgain Spotlight Part 4by Cal on October 13, 2023 at 12:00 pm
Austin Orgain, a 2-time PRS champion and overall PRS points leader from the past 5-7 years, gives us an exclusive look into the contents of his backpack that he carries at a pro-level rifle match. […]
- How A 2-Time PRS Champ Trues His Ballistics & Calculates His Dope At A Match – Austin Orgain Spotlight Part 3by Cal on September 30, 2023 at 10:47 pm
This article shares what pro shooter Austin Orgain uses to calculate his ballistics (which will surprise you) and how he tests his ballistics and trues his velocity and bullet drag so his ballistic […]
- The 2-Time PRS Champ’s Precision Rifle Setup: Austin Orgain Spotlight Part 2by Cal on September 5, 2023 at 2:00 pm
Check out the custom rifle that the 2-time PRS champ uses to get in the winners circle! This article shares all of the details about Austin Orgain’s competition rifle setup. It goes way deeper than […]
- Austin Orgain – Top Shooter Spotlight & His Experiment With 25-Calibersby Cal on August 18, 2023 at 12:45 pm
Austin Orgain is the 2nd Top Shooter to be spotlighted in my new series: What The Pros Use – Top Shooter Spotlight. These do a deep dive with some of the top pro shooters in the world. Austin is a […]
- PRS Strategy, Mental Management & Shooting Tips – Austin Buschman Shooter Spotlight Part 4by Cal on July 5, 2023 at 1:17 am
This is the final article of my top shooter spotlight with reigning PRS Champ and World Champ, Austin Buschman. This content was my favorite part of our conversations! The article is packed full of […]
- The PRS Champ’s Load Data & Reloading Process – Austin Buschman Shooter Spotlight Part 3by Cal on June 25, 2023 at 11:15 pm
I interviewed the reigning PRS Champion, Austin Buschman, and he shared every detail of his current match ammo load and entire reloading process. Austin has a very pragmatic approach to reloading […]
- Everything a PRS Champ Carries at a Rifle Match – Austin Buschman Shooter Spotlight Part 2by Cal on June 18, 2023 at 4:49 pm
Reigning PRS Champ Austin Buschman shows us everything he carries in his backpack at a pro-level rifle match. While we often see what rifle and gear someone uses, it’s rare to have a pro shooter […]
- Austin Buschman – What The Pros Use: Top Shooter Spotlightby Cal on June 11, 2023 at 3:39 pm
This article takes a deep dive with the reigning Precision Rifle Series (PRS) Season Champion and World Champion Austin Buschman. Austin shares every single detail about the competition rifle that he […]
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Grant Cunningham
- How-to: A close-to-home example of risk analysisby Grant Cunningham on May 22, 2023 at 5:06 pm
I participate in an online cooking forum. A few weeks back we had a discussion about the relative safety of brushes to clean a grill (barbecue or indoor). This might seem like a mundane topic with no […]
- Just a quick thought…by Grant Cunningham on May 15, 2023 at 4:17 pm
Planning isn’t sexy, but it’s the best way to get where you want to go. That’s why preparedness and security start with pen and paper, not guns and shooting. -=[ Grant ]=-
- A bit of shameless self-promotionby Grant Cunningham on February 13, 2023 at 6:56 pm
For a former trumpet player, I’m surprisingly reticent about blowing my own horn. Today I’ve managed to overcome that reluctance and share some videos, plus an overdue link to my latest book. […]
- Book Review — Deadly Force: Understanding Your Right to Self-Defense, 2nd edition, by Massad Ayoobby Grant Cunningham on February 6, 2023 at 12:36 pm
Some background Massad Ayoob and I go way back. We met in 1994, when my wife and I attended his Judicious Use of Lethal Force class, then known as LFI-1 (for “Lethal Force Institute”, the name of […]
- My SHOT Show 2023 reportby Grant Cunningham on January 26, 2023 at 9:07 pm
SHOT Show ’23 took place January 17th through the 20th. I attended as an exhibitor this year, helping Lubriplate officially introduce their SFL Firearm Grease and FMO Firearm Oil, two products […]
- New year, exciting new product announcement!by Grant Cunningham on January 4, 2022 at 8:16 pm
I’ve been looking forward to this day for over 15 years. I honestly have. Long-time readers of this blog already know my views on lubricants for firearms. (For those who are new, click here for […]
- Happy New Year!by Grant Cunningham on December 31, 2021 at 4:11 pm
In our society, we usually spend the eve of a new year wishing the coming annum is better than the one we leave behind. And wishing is about where it ends. Instead of the annual hopefest, how about […]
- “It seemed like a good idea at the time”by Grant Cunningham on December 27, 2021 at 6:36 pm
One day my wife and I were going through our preparedness supplies, checking expiration dates and seeing if any items needed repair or replacement. (It’s amazing how much of our back-stocked […]
- “If you can’t say anything nice…”by Grant Cunningham on December 22, 2021 at 6:11 pm
I’ve had a blog post ready to release for the past few months, and continually vacillated on whether to publish it. I finally decided not to hit the upload button. The article was about […]
- Things I’ve come to understandby Grant Cunningham on October 5, 2021 at 2:59 am
Quick reminder: If you’ve gotten this in your email, it’s because, at some time in the past, you signed up and agreed to receive updates from me. If you don’t remember who I am, or have decided […]
The Art of Manliness
- Top 15 Women’s Gift Ideas for 2023 (+Giveaway!)on December 1, 2023 at 3:09 pm
Finding delight-inducing gifts for the women in your life can be tough. You want to get something that's a little different than all the things that are already on her radar, while still ensuring […]
- How to Adjust Your Car Mirrors to Eliminate Blind Spotson November 30, 2023 at 7:03 pm
A blind spot in terms of driving refers to an area where the traffic outside your vehicle cannot be seen in its mirrors. The first time you encounter the reality of blind spots as a new driver […]
- From Gumshoes to Gats: A Dictionary of Hard-Boiled Slangon November 30, 2023 at 2:57 pm
I’m a big fan of hard-boiled detective novels. I highlighted my favorites in a previous article. The thing about hard-boiled detective novels is that the characters often use slang words that […]
- Podcast #947: Turn Your Anxiety Into a Strengthon November 29, 2023 at 2:13 pm
Anxiety is typically thought of as a disease or a disorder. My guest has a very different way of looking at it, and says that rather than being a burden, anxiety can actually become a benefit, and […]
- Lose Weight With the Protein Leverage Hypothesison November 28, 2023 at 3:28 pm
There are a lot of theories out there as to why obesity rates have been increasing in the West over the past forty years. One of the most convincing and well-vetted was formulated by two […]
- Podcast #946: Counterintuitive Ideas About Marriage, Family, and Kidson November 27, 2023 at 3:16 pm
There are a lot of popular ideas out there around marriage, family, and culture, like, for example, that living together before marriage decreases your chances of divorce, people are having fewer […]
- Skill of the Week: Paint a Roomon November 26, 2023 at 6:09 pm
Painting: Take the time to do it right and you’ll avoid ending up with a splotchy mess of a room.
- Sunday Firesides: Congratulations, You’re a Human!on November 26, 2023 at 3:18 am
Have you been feeling down and dejected? Do you sometimes get in a funk for no apparent reason? Do you experience anxiety, worry, or stress? Do you sometimes suffer from poor sleep, […]
Gun Culture
Instapundit
- PRIORITIES: ICE to close Calif. facility able to hold 2,000 illegal immigrants amid ongoing crisis.by Stephen Green on December 1, 2023 at 3:42 pm
PRIORITIES: ICE to close Calif. facility able to hold 2,000 illegal immigrants amid ongoing crisis. “ICE was blocked by a September 2020 court order from sending more detainees to the […]
- WHY IS HIGHER EDUCATION SUCH A CESSPIT OF BIGOTRY AND VIOLENCE? Images surface of pro-Palestinian Uby Glenn Reynolds on December 1, 2023 at 3:30 pm
WHY IS HIGHER EDUCATION SUCH A CESSPIT OF BIGOTRY AND VIOLENCE? Images surface of pro-Palestinian UCLA students wielding knives around campus.
- MEANWHILE, OVER AT VODKAPUNDIT: The Battle for the Soul of Disney Is On. “For its part, Disney saysby Stephen Green on December 1, 2023 at 3:11 pm
MEANWHILE, OVER AT VODKAPUNDIT: The Battle for the Soul of Disney Is On. “For its part, Disney says Peltz’s fight is personal, not business.”
- PROFILES IN COURAGE: Brown University President Cuts Criticism of Anti-Semitism From Speech After Pby Glenn Reynolds on December 1, 2023 at 3:00 pm
PROFILES IN COURAGE: Brown University President Cuts Criticism of Anti-Semitism From Speech After Pro-Palestinian Heckling.
- SKYNET FROWNS: Microsoft President: No Superintelligent AI Soon. The comments by Brad Smith, alsoby Stephen Green on December 1, 2023 at 2:40 pm
SKYNET FROWNS: Microsoft President: No Superintelligent AI Soon. The comments by Brad Smith, also vice chairman, come one year after Microsoft-backed OpenAI released AI chatbot ChatGPT to the public, […]
- LOL. YEAH, PRETTY MUCH. https://twitter.com/JoshKraushaar/status/1729569561714810970by Glenn Reynolds on December 1, 2023 at 2:20 pm
LOL. YEAH, PRETTY MUCH. The Westboro Baptist Church of the left. https://t.co/YKWIfm06IZ — Josh Kraushaar (@JoshKraushaar) November 28, 2023
- KRUISER’S MORNING BRIEFING: What Did DeSantis vs Newsom Do for DeSantis vs Trump? “I like DeSantis,by Stephen Green on December 1, 2023 at 2:09 pm
KRUISER’S MORNING BRIEFING: What Did DeSantis vs Newsom Do for DeSantis vs Trump? “I like DeSantis, I didn’t need last night’s debate to convince me that he’s a better governor than Gavin […]
- WHY ARE SO MANY DEMS LEAVING CONGRESS? There are twice as many Democrats as Republicans opting not tby Mark Tapscott on December 1, 2023 at 1:46 pm
WHY ARE SO MANY DEMS LEAVING CONGRESS? There are twice as many Democrats as Republicans opting not to seek re-election to Congress in 2024. As I report this morning for The Epoch Times, there are […]
- ROUGH NEIGHBORHOOD: Earth-like planets may form even in harsh environments, James Webb Space Telescoby Stephen Green on December 1, 2023 at 1:38 pm
ROUGH NEIGHBORHOOD: Earth-like planets may form even in harsh environments, James Webb Space Telescope finds. The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has found water and organic carbon molecules near a […]
- ALL HE UNDERSTANDS IS GRAFT AND, ON THAT TOPIC, HE’S STILL QUITE SHARP: Joe Biden Reveals That He Doby Stephen Green on December 1, 2023 at 1:07 pm
ALL HE UNDERSTANDS IS GRAFT AND, ON THAT TOPIC, HE’S STILL QUITE SHARP: Joe Biden Reveals That He Doesn’t Understand Economics.
NRA
- Federal Legislation Introduced to Ban “Gas Operated Semiautomatic” Firearmson December 1, 2023 at 3:28 pm
Joe Biden has long insisted he would ban what he calls “assault weapons” and has enlisted a motley succession of extreme anti-gun legislators to aid in that effort. Now, Senators Angus King […]
- Virginia: Omnibus Gun Control Bills Filed Ahead of the 2024 Legislative Sessionon November 30, 2023 at 2:36 pm
In Virginia, the pre-filing of legislation has begun for the 2024 session and anti-gun legislators are wasting no time in aggressively laying out their agenda.
War On Guns
- Down for the Countby David Codrea on June 9, 2022 at 6:05 pm
What are people still doing coming here? And no, I don't see the majority coming from links at the new site.Go HERE.
- Success of Sortsby David Codrea on May 6, 2022 at 4:39 pm
It's not pretty. It's not sophisticated. There's plenty of room for improvement and helpful features.But by God, after several days of inventing new cuss words and letting my inner ADD make me no fun […]
- 'I Find Myself to be Exorbitantly Superannuated for This Feculence'by David Codrea on May 5, 2022 at 4:05 pm
Trying to set up the new site has been an exercise in pure frustration. It sure adds a whole new dimension to "A man's gotta know his limitations."Nothing about it is intuitive. You'd think if you […]
- Blog Update Sitrepby David Codrea on May 3, 2022 at 3:38 pm
I'm workin' on it. I should be able to do a test post at the new place by the end of the week.It's been nice having less hectic days at the keyboard, especially with Spring yard work demands, but I […]
- ‘Be a Victim’ is No Way to Run the Republicby David Codrea on May 2, 2022 at 9:40 pm
No doubt, there are reasons why citizens should think twice about confronting those committing criminal acts, but prominent among those is that the same “law” that fails to “secure the […]
- Silence from Black Leaders on Biden ATF Nomination is Deafeningby David Codrea on April 30, 2022 at 3:23 pm
You’d think with all their talk about “equity,” more angrily outspoken members of the Congressional Black Caucus, representatives like Maxine Waters and Sheila Jackson Lee, would be demanding […]
- Armed American Radio Reduxby David Codrea on April 30, 2022 at 3:04 pm
David Codrea explores Ukraine disarming citizens for weapons storage? WAT? [Listen]Thursday's Hour 2 program, where we discussed the (thus far unreported by anyone else) Ukraine gun storage order...
- Donald Trump Jr’s 2A Task Force Needs Closer Scrutiny by Gun Ownersby David Codrea on April 29, 2022 at 2:01 pm
Fleshing out the details of the “group,” its organization and specific efforts it intends to make is important because getting visitors to register and donate seems to be the purpose of the 2A […]
- I'll Be On Hour 2by David Codrea on April 28, 2022 at 7:57 pm
TODAY on #AAR Hour 1, 4-5p ET (1-2p PT) @HT_GunWriter Lee Williams, Hour 2, 5-6p ET, (2-3p PT) @dcodrea. Good hard-hitting talk radio! Make sure to tune in or watch live at […]
- EXCLUSIVE: Ukrainian Territorial Defense Ordered to Turn in Arms 'for Storage' Purposesby David Codrea on April 26, 2022 at 4:39 pm
The disarming of citizen soldier volunteers (especially when a war is still in full swing) is a good indicator that if and when the situation in Ukraine “normalizes,” the plan is to return to […]
David Yamane / Gun Culture 2.0
- THE PROFESSOR IS IN: How do I get started writing a book?by David Yamane on November 29, 2023 at 5:48 pm
As threatened, here is the debut of my Light Over Heat YouTube channel segment called “THE PROFESSOR IS IN.” These videos will be like office hours where I will take people’s questions and […]
- Get Involved – Looking Ahead at the Future of My “Light Over Heat” YouTube Channelby David Yamane on November 15, 2023 at 6:46 pm
With my book manuscript done, I am starting to think ahead, including how to keep my “Light Over Heat” YouTube channel interesting and useful for people. I will continue to post my thoughts on […]
- It Is Done – My Book on American Gun Cultureby David Yamane on November 8, 2023 at 9:37 pm
12 years in the making, my book manuscript on American gun culture is done and in the hands of my publisher, McFarland & Co. (specifically its Exposit Books imprint). I don’t want to go […]
- I Have Been Thinking About This Gun I Own and Asking Myself Questions About Responsibilityby David Yamane on November 2, 2023 at 12:36 pm
I have been thinking about this gun I own. I don’t “need” it, but I enjoy it and use it responsibly, even though I know others do not. Guns are a leading risk factor for homicide and suicide. […]
- Behind the Scenes of How My Gun Curious Book Sausage Got Made (Light Over Heat #72)by David Yamane on November 1, 2023 at 3:01 pm
As announced on this channel last week, my book Gun Curious now has a publisher, the Exposit Books imprint of McFarland & Co. Publishers. I am finishing the manuscript as you read this and […]
- The Curtains are Fine but Where is the Kitchen? On Stressing Out about Finishing My Book Manuscriptby David Yamane on October 31, 2023 at 5:01 pm
I am in the final stages of completing a book manuscript that I began conducting research for in 2012. After some trouble, I have a contract with Exposit Books/McFarland & Co. Publishers for Gun […]
- Big News About My Book on American Gun Culture (Light Over Heat #71)by David Yamane on October 25, 2023 at 5:32 pm
Today’s “Light Over Heat” video has some big news about my book on American gun culture. Those of you who follow my work closely know that I have been talking about a November 1st deadline to […]
- Generative AI and Human Fails on the Use of AR-15s in Mass Shootings (Sorry, Bushmaster)by David Yamane on October 21, 2023 at 12:50 pm
This morning I was up early doing some final editing to my promised full review of the new book on the AR-15, American Gun by Wall Street Journal reporters Cameron McWhirter and Zusha Elinson. (My […]
- Bringing Light Over Heat to the EDC Podcast (Light Over Heat #70)by David Yamane on October 19, 2023 at 8:38 am
The deadline for completing my Gun Curious book manuscript is hanging over my head like a guillotine. With decreasing confidence, I am hoping to finish the job before it drops. Because I didn’t […]
- There Are No Substantively Pro-Gun Liberals?by David Yamane on October 16, 2023 at 4:21 pm
I was supposed to attend the Liberal Gun Club’s annual National Meeting in Las Vegas last weekend, but had to cancel because of my book writing deadline. That hurt. The wound is being reopened now […]
Reason.com
- Remy: Moving to South Dakotaby Remy on December 1, 2023 at 3:01 pm
Voter drive
- Israel Knew What Hamas Was Planningby Liz Wolfe on December 1, 2023 at 2:30 pm
Plus: DeSantis vs. Newsom, a controversial Christmas-tree lighting, Brazilians use AI, and more...
- The DeSantis-Newsom Debate Was Really a Debate About COVIDby Eric Boehm on December 1, 2023 at 1:45 pm
Too bad that was only a small part of the 90-minute affair.
- How Reason Changes Minds, Lives, and Laws by Covering Criminal Injusticeby Matt Welch on December 1, 2023 at 1:01 pm
Yet another reason to donate to Reason's annual webathon!
- Maintaining Online Copy of Court Opinion Isn't Libelous, Even When It's Reversedby Eugene Volokh on December 1, 2023 at 1:01 pm
A district court refuses to enter default judgment against caselaw publisher Leagle, concluding that the plaintiff's claims against Leagle were legally insufficient.
- Californians Are Discovering Why Government Is a Terrible Landlordby Steven Greenhut on December 1, 2023 at 12:30 pm
When everyone owns something, no one does.
- Fix the Border Crisis by Making Legal Immigration Easierby J.D. Tuccille on December 1, 2023 at 12:00 pm
Trying to block immigration by law just means that we’ll get it flowing around the law enforcers.
- Today in Supreme Court History: December 1, 1897by Josh Blackman on December 1, 2023 at 12:00 pm
12/1/1897: Justice Stephen Field resigns.
- Review: The Cross Florida Barge Canal That Never Wasby Katherine Mangu-Ward on December 1, 2023 at 11:30 am
Libertarians will read Ditch of Dreams as a story about bureaucracy and environmentalism run amok.
- Review: The Album That Helped Make Florida the Epicenter of Death Metalby Christian Britschgi on December 1, 2023 at 11:00 am
Death's 1990 Spiritual Healing paints a right-wing culture warrior’s nightmare vision of America.
John Lott\’s War On Guns
- Andy McCarthy: "Obama, Clinton and Biden ALL used secret, fake-name email accounts to hide their actions"by noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on September 6, 2023 at 10:27 pm
From McCarthy's piece at the New York Post:. . . This is how the Obama administration rolled.When high officials were involved in a dodgy activity they wanted to shield from public disclosure laws, […]
- Joe Biden used Pseudonym Email Address while he was Vice Presidentby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on August 18, 2023 at 7:28 pm
How Biden used personal email to share some government business with son Hunter\House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer is now pressing National Archives to release unredacted emails between […]
- Something to remember in the debate over charter schools in Montanaby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on June 16, 2023 at 7:23 am
Montana is one of the last states without charter schools, but that may be about to change. Gov. Greg Gianforte signed a pair of bills into law that establish separate and distinct charter school […]
- Failed Environmental Doomsday Predictionsby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on May 30, 2023 at 7:51 pm
2020’s Failed Climate DoomsayingAl Gore Nobel Lecture Edition Erroneous Predictions50 Years of Failed Eco-pocalyptic Predictions
- Massive errors in US Census count that helped Democratsby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on December 30, 2022 at 9:10 pm
The 2020 US Census undercounted population in six states, five of which are Republican states (Arkansas, Florida, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Texas) and one Democrat state (Illinois). The Census […]
- With all the anger over Trump's behavior on Jan 6th, 2021, here are his really reprehensible tweets that he put out that dayby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on November 20, 2022 at 6:22 am
- IRS Sent $1.3 Billion In Stimulus Checks To Locked Up Criminals, Including Murderersby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on September 1, 2022 at 1:52 pm
More than 1.1 million incarcerated criminals.~163,000 of those recipients are serving life sentences without the possibility of parole.Biden’s nearly $2 trillion stimulus bill lacked […]
- At The Federalist: Data Shows White Supremacists Are Not The Most Likely Mass Murderersby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on May 23, 2022 at 1:26 pm
I have a new op-ed at The Federalist.Democrats are lying to Americans about the most likely motivations for mass murderers and the prevalence of guns in violent crime. In his Buffalo, New York […]
- Spokesman for Russia must be getting paid a lot to say some of the things that he is claimingby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on April 9, 2022 at 1:52 am
This spokesman for Russia must be getting paid a lot to say some of the things that he is claiming. Ukraine War: Full Sky News interview with Vladimir Putin's spokesman "The hospital [that was blown […]
- Something to remember when Democrats claim racism: 13 Senate Democrats voted against Black female judge nominated by Trumpby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on January 29, 2022 at 6:16 am
With the new Supreme Court nomination coming soon, claims of racism are sure to be lodged against any Republican who votes against the black female that Biden has promised to nominate. From Fox […]
Firearms Policy Coalition
- FPC Files Reply Brief in Lawsuit Challenging California Public Carry Bansby Firearms Policy Coalition on November 21, 2023 at 10:25 pm
SANTA ANA, CA (November 21, 2023) – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of a reply brief in support of its motion for preliminary injunction against multiple parts of […]
- FPC Files En Banc Petition in Lawsuit Challenging Illinois Firearm, Magazine Bansby Firearms Policy Coalition on November 20, 2023 at 9:18 pm
CHICAGO, IL (November 20, 2023) – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of an en banc petition with the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals in its lawsuit challenging the […]
- FPC and FPCAF File Summary Judgment Brief in Lawsuit Challenging ATF Pistol Brace Ruleby Firearms Policy Coalition on November 15, 2023 at 10:09 pm
FT. WORTH, TX (November 15, 2023) – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) and FPC Action Foundation (FPCAF) announced the filing of their motion for summary judgment in Mock v. Garland, their […]
- Federal Judge Rules For Plaintiff in FPC-Supported Lawsuit that Challenged Lifetime Gun Ban for Non-Violent Misdemeanor Convictionby Firearms Policy Coalition on November 14, 2023 at 9:10 pm
PHILADELPHIA, PA (November 14, 2023) – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that Judge John Milton Younge of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has granted summary judgment for the […]
- FPC and FPCAF File Brief in Support of Challenge to Hawaii Public Handgun Carry Bansby Firearms Policy Coalition on November 13, 2023 at 5:44 pm
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (November 13, 2023) – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) and FPC Action Foundation (FPCAF) announced the filing of a brief with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals (and motion […]
- FPC and FPCAF WIN: Fifth Circuit Vacates ATF’s Unlawful “Frame or Receiver” Ruleby Firearms Policy Coalition on November 9, 2023 at 10:51 pm
NEW ORLEANS, LA (November 9, 2023) – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) and FPC Action Foundation (FPCAF) announced that the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled in their favor, holding […]
- FPC WIN: Federal Judge Again Strikes Down California “Assault Weapon” Banby Robert Romano on October 19, 2023 at 6:48 pm
SAN DIEGO, CA (October 19, 2023) – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that Judge Roger T. Benitez of the Southern District of California has issued an opinion in Miller v. Bonta, once […]
- FPC Files For Injunction Against New Jersey “Assault Weapon” Banby Firearms Policy Coalition on October 10, 2023 at 9:48 pm
CAMDEN, NJ (October 10, 2023) – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that it has filed a motion for summary judgment in its Cheeseman v. Platkin lawsuit, which challenges New Jersey’s […]
- FPC Files New Supreme Court Brief in Prohibited Persons Caseby Firearms Policy Coalition on October 5, 2023 at 11:14 pm
WASHINGTON, DC (October 5, 2023) – Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced today that it has filed a brief with the United States Supreme Court in United States v. Rahimi, which challenges the […]
- FPC WIN: Federal Judge Issues Preliminary Injunction Against Maryland Public Carry Bansby Firearms Policy Coalition on September 29, 2023 at 6:50 pm
BALTIMORE, MD (September 29, 2023) – Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced today that United States District Court Judge George L. Russell, III has issued a preliminary injunction against […]
The Truth About Guns
- Lott: Eliminating ‘Gun-Free’ Zones Would Reduce Mass Shootings and Saves Livesby Grace Stevens on December 1, 2023 at 2:00 pm
It isn’t surprising that people will miss cases or occasionally misidentify them, though the sheer number of missing cases involving defensive gun uses is startling. The FBI was unwilling to […]
- Extar Announces the New US-Made Extar EP9 Pistol Caliber Carbineby Staff Writer on November 30, 2023 at 10:00 pm
From Extar USA . . . Firearm innovator Extar USA has evolved the popular EP9 platform into a carbine, and not simply given it a longer barrel. Demonstrating once again engineering prowess and a […]
- Don’t Expect a Last Minute Rush to Comply With the Illinois ‘Assault Weapons’ Registration Mandateby TTAG Contributor on November 30, 2023 at 8:00 pm
By Rob Morse Judges are political creatures. They know who elected them or who appointed them. They know what they need to do to get promoted. In some cases, judges have overturned unjust laws and […]
- The Truth About the AR-15 Carry Handleby Matt Sandy on November 30, 2023 at 6:00 pm
The AR-15 carry handle has long been a subject of controversy. Is it a sight platform, a carry handle, or both? The original ArmaLite M16 design elevated the sights as a result of the charging handle […]
- Anti-Gun Senators Ignore Crime, Push the ‘Gun Violence is a Public Health Problem’ Narrativeby Larry Keane on November 30, 2023 at 5:00 pm
U.S. Senators bent on more gun control used a hearing at the Senate Judiciary Committee to attempt to yet again diagnose violent crime in America as a public health disease. Their only proposed […]
- How a Florida Sheriff’s Office and Prosecutors Botched a Murder Prosecution,by TTAG Contributor on November 30, 2023 at 3:00 pm
By Lee Williams Despite what the media wants you to believe, not all murders are committed with firearms. Knives and what the FBI considers “cutting instruments” are used in roughly 10-percent of […]
- City of Flagstaff Didn’t Want Gun Ads in Their Airport So They Banned All Ads Except Their Ownby Dan Zimmerman on November 30, 2023 at 2:00 pm
It quickly became clear that Flagstaff’s city government didn’t want [Timberline Firearms & Training’s Rob] Wilson’s business, or gun-related businesses in general, advertising at its […]
- Maven’s New RS1.2 2.5-15×44 Riflescope and S.3 Spotting Scopeby Dan Zimmerman on November 29, 2023 at 10:00 pm
We’ve been fans of Maven optics for years now. See our reviews here, here and here as examples. Now they’re out with a new first focal plane rifle scope, the RS1.2 2.5-15×44, and the […]
- Contra Costa County Sheriff Won’t Allow CCL Holders to Carry With Red Dots, Lasers, or Pistol Lightsby Konstadinos Moros on November 29, 2023 at 8:00 pm
Months ago, the California Rifle & Pistol Association heard from a member that Contra Costa County Sheriff David Livingston has some rather unique restrictions on the guns that his office will […]
- Savage Announces the New KLYM Series of Straight-Pull Riflesby Staff Writer on November 29, 2023 at 6:00 pm
From Savage Arms . . . Savage Arms has continued to raise the bar in factory hunting rifles by incorporating new technologies and forming strategic partnerships. The KLYM series is the latest […]