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- Timney Triggers Impact Shotgun Triggerby Hrachya H on November 21, 2022 at 6:00 pm
Shortly after the release of their HK MP5 trigger, Timney Triggers announced yet another expansion of their extensive product line by introducing the Impact Shotgun (Impact SG) trigger which is […]
- Strike Industries’ New Ambidextrous Strike Dual Folding Adapterby Luke C. on November 21, 2022 at 4:00 pm
Rear folding Picatinny rail stock adapters are insanely popular but often only fold in one direction. The new Strike Dual Folding Adapter is the latest M1913 folding adapter system that can be folded […]
- TFB Weekly Web Deals 33: Early Black Friday 2022 Dealsby Luke C. on November 21, 2022 at 3:00 pm
Hello and welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 33. Thanksgiving is just around the corner and that also means that Black Friday sales aren’t that much further away. However, over the years, Black Friday […]
- Go With The Flow: Yankee Hill Machine Introduces the YHM Turbo T3by Pete on November 21, 2022 at 2:00 pm
Yankee Hill Machine’s latest addition to their suppressor lineup is the new YHM Turbo T3. The YHM Turbo and Resonator series of silencers are arguably one of the best value for performance rifle […]
- POTD: Special Forces Group & United Kingdom Royal Marines in CQBby Eric B on November 21, 2022 at 12:30 am
Photo Of The Day: Life without the Internet, how would it be? How would you make it? You certainly wouldn’t be able to see these images of United Kingdom Royal Marines from 45 Commando, together […]
- TFB Armorer’s Bench: Things in My Portable Gunsmith Kitby Sam.S on November 20, 2022 at 1:00 pm
Welcome everyone to the TFB Armorer’s Bench! As mentioned in the little blurb below, this series will focus on a lot of home armorer and gunsmith activities. In this article, I decided to take a […]
- POTD: Lantac Battle Raven LA-M4 – U.K. Special Ops Prototype Rifleby Eric B on November 20, 2022 at 12:30 am
The year 2022 started with a bang and TBF’s Photo Of The Day has never been so diversified. Today we have Lantac UK‘s picture of their Battle Raven LA-M4, which is said to be using completely new […]
- SILENCER SATURDAY #254: Talking Suppressors with Karl Brügger from B&Tby Austin R on November 19, 2022 at 1:30 pm
Good morning everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the new reduced blowback YHM Turbo T3 rifle suppressor. Last week we […]
- TFB Review: American Tactical Imports Galeo Pistol (Galil SAR clone)by Daniel Y on November 19, 2022 at 1:00 am
I recently reviewed my American Tactical Imports “Galeo” which is a clone of the original Galil, built from an imported parts kit. That gun has been so much fun that I bought the pistol version […]
- POTD: Belgian Armed Forces in Exercise Iron Wolfby Eric B on November 19, 2022 at 12:30 am
Photo Of The Day where we once again let the machine gun do the talking. We see a Belgian Armed Forces soldier as he engages the enemy during a dynamic display. This happened during Exercise Iron […]
Greg Ellifritz / Active Response Training
- Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 18, 2022by Greg Ellifritz on November 18, 2022 at 11:44 am
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. ‘Aggressive drills’ in response to US school shootings can harm students, expert […]
- When the Killer’s Gun Jams- Can you Recognize an Opportunity for Action?by Greg Ellifritz on November 14, 2022 at 12:00 pm
I’ve written quite a bit about malfunctioning guns over the years. I published Criminals and the Guns They Carry. That article was a study of all the unloaded broken and malfunctioning guns […]
- Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 11, 2022by Greg Ellifritz on November 11, 2022 at 12:55 pm
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. AN AMERICAN CLASSIC My 2.5″ Model 19 is my favorite revolver. If I could only have […]
- Why Carry a .22?by Greg Ellifritz on November 9, 2022 at 11:17 am
I recently posted an article discussing the fact that I occasionally carry a Ruger LCP .22 pistol as a defensive carry gun. I got this email from a long time reader: Greg I know you did a few […]
- Post Election Violence?by Greg Ellifritz on November 7, 2022 at 11:33 am
Written by Greg Ellifritz Unless you have been hiding under a rock you’ll know that tomorrow marks the day of the mid-term political elections in the United States. As a result of the […]
- Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 4, 2022by Greg Ellifritz on November 4, 2022 at 10:03 am
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Covert Rifle Carry While I don’t think that carrying a folding stocked rifle in a […]
- Free Books- Part 262by Greg Ellifritz on November 3, 2022 at 12:59 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 […]
- Street Encounter Skills and Tacticsby Greg Ellifritz on October 31, 2022 at 10:45 am
Last month, John Murphy of FPF Training invited me to Dallas to take his ‘Street Encounters Skills and Tactics” course. I’ve been friends with John for a long while and he has been hosting me […]
- Weekend Knowledge Dump- October 28, 2022by Greg Ellifritz on October 28, 2022 at 9:57 am
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Five Reasons You Should Carry A Fixed Blade: Are Folders Really Cooler? Proponents […]
- Weapon Malfunctions in an Active Shooter Eventby Greg Ellifritz on October 24, 2022 at 7:00 pm
Written by Greg Ellifritz Today’s school shooting in St. Louis has provided an excellent illustration of a fact I have been noting for years. Active killers often have weapon malfunctions […]
American Rifleman
- The Armed Citizen® Nov. 21, 2022on November 21, 2022 at 12:00 pm
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
- Nosler Enhances Its Legacy—Quietlyon November 21, 2022 at 12:00 pm
Having already applied its fine engineering and precision manufacturing know-how to optimizing both the hunter’s gun and his ammunition, Nosler is now turning its attention to suppressors, offering […]
- Riflescope Setup: Installing Standard Bases & Ringson November 20, 2022 at 12:00 pm
Mounting a scope on a rifle is not all that hard, and anyone who is reasonably handy can, with a minimum of tools, do it right. This is one of those projects that works as well on a kitchen table as […]
- Preview: Long Range Arms Send iT MV3on November 20, 2022 at 12:00 pm
Rifle cant is an often-overlooked aspect of long-range accuracy, in that, if the firearm’s optic is not properly aligned vertically over its barrel, downrange impacts will not land where intended.
- Are Rifle Iron Sights Headed For Extinction?on November 19, 2022 at 12:00 pm
As advances in electronic and optic technology continue to increase across the centerfire rifle market, it seems that it is driving factory iron sights included on rifles to extinction.
- NRA Gun Of The Week: Winchester SX4 Left Hand Waterfowl Hunteron November 18, 2022 at 12:00 pm
Watch American Rifleman staff on this “Gun Of The Week” with the Winchester SX4 Left Hand Waterfowl Hunter, a semi-automatic shotgun that represents the next step in the design evolution of the […]
- The Armed Citizen® Nov. 18, 2022on November 18, 2022 at 12:00 pm
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
- Rifleman Q&A: A Colt Like Billy The Kid’son November 18, 2022 at 12:00 pm
When my father retired in 1967, he gave me a Colt revolver. It is stamped “COLT D.A. 38” and has a serial number in two adjacent places: the trigger guard next to the screw and the frame next to […]
- Limited Number Of Authentic FN FAL Parts Kits Availableon November 17, 2022 at 12:00 pm
For a limited time only, with only 400 units available, FN is offering factory-original FAL parts kits assembled from decommissioned rifles. Buyers will receive an opportunity to purchase the kits […]
- 5 Instances When Reloading Is Not Beneficialon November 17, 2022 at 12:00 pm
While reloading is generally seem as a beneficial means to save money and construct custom loads, there are times where its efforts have fewer returns. Here are five instances when reloading is not […]
Michael Seekings / Shooting Performance
- The FUNDAMENTAL Program Drillsby michael seeklander on December 2, 2021 at 9:20 pm
I get this question all the time: “Mike, I am a defensive shooter and will be practicing on an indoor range, what drills should I do in this circumstance” and I always answer that a drill is […]
- Introducing: LiveFire (Mobil App)by michael seeklander on June 22, 2021 at 6:45 pm
So let me tell you a story. About a year ago a buddy of mine approached me and told me he had been in a conversation with two app designers that were on to something big in the firearms training […]
- Each Day, Try to Build One Perfect Chunkby michael seeklander on February 9, 2021 at 1:38 pm
Tip #16: Each Day, Try to Build One Perfect Chunk The post Each Day, Try to Build One Perfect Chunk appeared first on Shooting-Performance.com.
- 2021 Training Classes!by michael seeklander on January 16, 2021 at 3:31 pm
Hey Everyone! Reminder: You only have until January 31st to use the “spring15” discount code for a 15% discount on class tuition! Ammunition:If you are worried about ammo shortages, sign up! If […]
- Seven Week Concealed Carry Programby michael seeklander on January 14, 2021 at 6:19 pm
This program is a simple yet highly efficient program that will help you improve your handgun shooting skills a bunch if you put the effort in. That said, one thing that you need to understand is […]
Precision Rifle Blog
- Sneak Peek of Bryan Litz’s New Book: Volume III of Modern Advancements in Long Range Shootingby Cal on August 14, 2022 at 3:45 pm
Bryan Litz and the team from Applied Ballistics have released another book packed with their latest research projects and findings related to long-range shooting. This new book is the 3rd Volume in […]
- Precision Rifle Podcasts – 4 Podcasts Hosted by Top 10 Shootersby Cal on July 4, 2022 at 10:59 pm
Have you ever been at a match, and you saw a shooter there you respect – and you wished you could see what was going on in his head? What does he think about before a stage? What is he thinking […]
- PRB’s New 100-Yard Underground Rangeby Cal on December 27, 2021 at 11:01 pm
I need your help! I’m excited to share the details of a 100-yard underground range I’ve been building where I’ll be able to experiment in a fully controlled environment. I’ve already […]
- Finally!!! Long-Range Gear at Amazon Shipping Speedsby Cal on November 24, 2021 at 10:51 pm
This quick post is a little different than most of my content, but I wanted to pass along something I personally found exciting. It’s not technical, but it’s helpful! The convenience and speed of […]
- Best Rifle Ammo for the Money – 19 Brands Tested!by Cal on November 17, 2021 at 11:20 pm
This article takes all of the performance data collected from my massive ammo test based on 1,000+ rounds of live fire and shows us what the best rifle ammo for the money is. It takes the hit […]
- 6.5 Creedmoor Ammo Test Summary: Hit Probability At Long-Rangeby Cal on October 30, 2021 at 9:35 pm
If you only read one article in this series, MAKE IT THIS ONE! This article takes all the data collected over months of live-fire research and sums it all up by ranking each type of ammo by hit […]
- 6.5 Creedmoor Ammo Test Part 5: Live-Fire Group Sizes & Precisionby Cal on October 27, 2021 at 10:26 pm
Welcome to Part 5 of the results from my massive 6.5 Creedmoor ammo field test! This article will cover the results from over 150 five-shot groups that I fired. There were 760 shots for record, which […]
- 6.5 Creedmoor Ammo Test Part 4: Live-Fire Muzzle Velocity Detailsby Cal on May 28, 2021 at 11:00 am
This is the second article in this series covering the muzzle velocity data I collected. The last article covered how this data was collected, along with a summary and head-to-head comparison of all […]
- 6.5 Creedmoor Ammo Test Part 3: Live-Fire Muzzle Velocity & Consistency Summaryby Cal on May 26, 2021 at 3:51 pm
Welcome to Part 3 of the results of a massive 6.5 Creedmoor ammo field test, where I tested multiple boxes of every kind of 6.5 Creedmoor ammo that is marketed as “match” or “target” grade. […]
- 6.5 Creedmoor Ammo Test Part 2: Physical Round-To-Round Consistencyby Cal on May 11, 2021 at 10:30 pm
I’m so excited to start sharing the data I collected in a massive field test I conducted on 19 different types of 6.5 Creedmoor match-grade factory ammo. With the price of this kind of 6.5 […]
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Grant Cunningham
- New year, exciting new product announcement!by Grant Cunningham on January 4, 2022 at 8:16 pm
I’ve been looking forward to this day for over 15 years. I honestly have. Long-time readers of this blog already know my views on lubricants for firearms. (For those who are new, click here for […]
- Happy New Year!by Grant Cunningham on December 31, 2021 at 4:11 pm
In our society, we usually spend the eve of a new year wishing the coming annum is better than the one we leave behind. And wishing is about where it ends. Instead of the annual hopefest, how about […]
- “It seemed like a good idea at the time”by Grant Cunningham on December 27, 2021 at 6:36 pm
One day my wife and I were going through our preparedness supplies, checking expiration dates and seeing if any items needed repair or replacement. (It’s amazing how much of our back-stocked […]
- “If you can’t say anything nice…”by Grant Cunningham on December 22, 2021 at 6:11 pm
I’ve had a blog post ready to release for the past few months, and continually vacillated on whether to publish it. I finally decided not to hit the upload button. The article was about […]
- Things I’ve come to understandby Grant Cunningham on October 5, 2021 at 2:59 am
Quick reminder: If you’ve gotten this in your email, it’s because, at some time in the past, you signed up and agreed to receive updates from me. If you don’t remember who I am, or have decided […]
- past, present, and future of this blogby Grant Cunningham on June 3, 2021 at 12:58 am
Some of what follows will be familiar to certain readers, as portions were sent in an email to everyone on the mailing list a couple of months ago. However, not everyone opened it, and we’ve had a […]
- Test post. Or, rumors of my death have been greatly exaggerated.by Grant Cunningham on June 2, 2021 at 2:34 am
Hi everyone! This is a test post with two purposes: first, to check the RSS feed of my revamped, remodeled, and generally all-new website. (You should check it out…) Second, it’s to announce that […]
- Should you have a “bugout retreat”?by Grant Cunningham on March 25, 2020 at 7:51 am
Lots of people recommend buying a bugout retreat as an essential part of preparedness. How realistic is that, and is there a better way?
- Living through the pandemic — and beyondby Grant Cunningham on March 19, 2020 at 10:52 pm
The coronavirus is going to grow exponentially in the next couple of weeks. Here's how to prepare for the immediate future — and beyond.
- Coronavirus: What we know now, what’s coming, and how to prepareby Grant Cunningham on February 27, 2020 at 6:20 pm
This is going to be a very long post, and for that I apologize. The situation with the novel coronavirus, which causes the disease known as COVID-19, has been both fluid and unclear. I’ve avoided […]
The Art of Manliness
- Podcast #851: The Future is Analogon November 21, 2022 at 4:42 pm
In 2016, David Sax wrote a book called The Revenge of Analog, which made the case that even as we marched towards an ever more digital future, we were increasingly returning to real, tangible things […]
- How to Fight Entitlement and Develop Gratitude in Your Kidson November 20, 2022 at 1:48 pm
When parents were asked what they worried about most regarding their children, their primary concern about their kids was their sense of entitlement.
- How to Shuffle Poker Chipson November 19, 2022 at 12:47 am
When you're sitting at a poker or blackjack table, you'll have stacks of chips in front of you. You'll likely find yourself fiddling with them out of boredom or nerves. If you're going to fiddle with […]
- Why Do Your Knees Crackle When You Squat?on November 18, 2022 at 4:55 pm
When I started to barbell train with gusto seven years ago, I noticed that my knees would make a loud crackling noise when I squatted. It sounded just like milk hitting Rice Krispies. I had […]
- Podcast #850: The Infidelity Formulaon November 16, 2022 at 5:13 pm
Amongst supposedly monogamous couples, 23% of men and 19% of women have cheated on their current partner, and while studies have long found that men are more likely to cheat than women, that gap has […]
- Routines Not Working For You? Try a Daily Checkliston November 15, 2022 at 7:26 pm
Over the years, I've tried to implement various morning and evening routines. The goal of these routines was to get more of the important things done and provide a rhythm to my life. I can […]
- Podcast #849: Live Life in Crescendoon November 14, 2022 at 5:07 pm
You've heard of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. But did you know that its author, Stephen Covey, was in his late fifties when it came out? After it became a monumental […]
- 100 Books Every Man Should Readon November 13, 2022 at 9:48 pm
A list of 100 books every man should read. It centers not on sheer enjoyment (though you'll find that too), but on the books that expand mind and soul.
Gun Culture
Instapundit
- WELL, GOOD: Unusual type of antibody shows ultrapotent activity against Zika. Though you hardly ev…by Glenn Reynolds on November 21, 2022 at 7:00 pm
WELL, GOOD: Unusual type of antibody shows ultrapotent activity against Zika. Though you hardly ever hear about Zika nowadays.
- WHAT IF THE PROBLEM IS ‘OTHERISM,’ NOT RACISM? Critical Race Theorists insist that race and ethnicit…by Mark Tapscott on November 21, 2022 at 6:54 pm
WHAT IF THE PROBLEM IS ‘OTHERISM,’ NOT RACISM? Critical Race Theorists insist that race and ethnicity are everything. But there is a growing body of academic evidence that points to something far […]
- INDEED: Mike Lee Urges GOP Senators Who Voted for Radical Marriage Bill: ‘Have the Courage to Prot…by Stephen Green on November 21, 2022 at 6:44 pm
INDEED: Mike Lee Urges GOP Senators Who Voted for Radical Marriage Bill: ‘Have the Courage to Protect’ Free Exercise of Religion.
- TESLA DRIVERS TEST AUTOPILOT’S LIMITS, ATTRACTING AUDIENCES AND SAFETY CONCERNS:
Param Sharma, 25…by Glenn Reynolds on November 21, 2022 at 6:30 pm
TESLA DRIVERS TEST AUTOPILOT’S LIMITS, ATTRACTING AUDIENCES AND SAFETY CONCERNS: Param Sharma, 25, has posted multiple videos to Instagram in which he appears to operate a Tesla while in the back […]
- GREAT GIFT: Marie Kondo’s Kurashi at Home: How to Organize Your Space and Achieve Your Ideal Life. #…by Helen Smith on November 21, 2022 at 6:28 pm
GREAT GIFT: Marie Kondo’s Kurashi at Home: How to Organize Your Space and Achieve Your Ideal Life. #CommissionEarned
- A CRIMINAL ORGANIZATION MASQUERADING AS A POLITICAL PARTY: All the best crooks are Democrats.
(Cl…by Ed Driscoll on November 21, 2022 at 6:22 pm
A CRIMINAL ORGANIZATION MASQUERADING AS A POLITICAL PARTY: All the best crooks are Democrats. (Classical reference in headline.)
- CATHERINE SALGADO: Interview with Blake Masters: Maricopa ‘Failed’ to Run a ‘Clean Election.’…by Stephen Green on November 21, 2022 at 6:13 pm
CATHERINE SALGADO: Interview with Blake Masters: Maricopa ‘Failed’ to Run a ‘Clean Election.’
- FASTER, PLEASE: FDA approves diabetes drug teplizumab, first treatment to delay onset of disease….by Glenn Reynolds on November 21, 2022 at 6:00 pm
FASTER, PLEASE: FDA approves diabetes drug teplizumab, first treatment to delay onset of disease.
- VIDEO: Why You Can’t Trust Crime Statistics. “New York City-to-Austin transplant Louis Rossmann ta…by Stephen Green on November 21, 2022 at 5:42 pm
VIDEO: Why You Can’t Trust Crime Statistics. “New York City-to-Austin transplant Louis Rossmann talks about the decay of the Big Apple from it’s Rudy Giuliani broken windows policing heyday to […]
- CHUCK SCHUMER FINALLY ADMITS IT: Democrats don’t want any real immigration law.
Senate Majority L…by Ed Driscoll on November 21, 2022 at 5:30 pm
CHUCK SCHUMER FINALLY ADMITS IT: Democrats don’t want any real immigration law. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer made some startling admissions last week about his immigration views: “We have […]
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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
- My Overview of a Workshop on Firearms and Self-Defense (Light Over Heat #47)by David Yamane on November 16, 2022 at 4:01 pm
This video offers an overview of the 14 papers presented at a workshop on “The Ethics, Law, and Social Science of Firearms and Self-Defense” convened by the Center for Ethics in Society at Saint […]
- Something Other Than Objective Risk Motivates Defensive Gun Ownership (Light Over Heat #46)by David Yamane on November 9, 2022 at 4:01 pm
This video concludes my ongoing series systematizing the dominant academic approach to understanding Gun Culture 2.0, what I call “The Standard Model of Explaining the Irrationality of Defensive […]
- Defensive Gun Ownership is Irrational – The Standard Model Part 4 (Light Over Heat #45)by David Yamane on November 2, 2022 at 3:01 pm
This video continues my ongoing series systematizing the dominant academic approach to understanding Gun Culture 2.0, what I call “The Standard Model of Explaining the Irrationality of Defensive […]
- I Took an Introduction to IDPA (International Defensive Pistol Association) Classby David Yamane on November 1, 2022 at 12:00 pm
For the 10+ years I have been wandering around American gun culture, I have talked about trying out competition shooting. But the number of different disciplines (IDPA, USPSA, SASS, Steel Challenge, […]
- Collected Posts on National Rifle Association Annual Meeting and Exhibitsby David Yamane on October 31, 2022 at 10:57 pm
I don’t attend the National Rifle Association (NRA) annual meeting and exhibits every year, but every time I attend I learn a great deal about American gun culture. Having attended in 2013, 2016, […]
- Guns ADD Risk of Negative Outcomes – Part 2 (Light Over Heat #44)by David Yamane on October 26, 2022 at 3:01 pm
This video continues last week’s video on how scholars, especially public health scholars, see guns as adding to the risk of negative outcomes. This is part of my ongoing series systematizing the […]
- Studies Show Guns ADD Risk of Negative Outcomes – The Standard Model Part 3 of 5 (Light Over Heat #43)by David Yamane on October 19, 2022 at 3:01 pm
This video continues my series systematizing the dominant academic approach to understanding Gun Culture 2.0, what I call “The Standard Model of Explaining the Irrationality of Defensive Gun […]
- Why Guns Are Neither USED nor USEFUL for Self-Defense – The Standard Model Part 2 of 5 (Light Over Heat #42)by David Yamane on October 12, 2022 at 3:01 pm
Last week I discussed some work I am doing systematizing the dominant academic approach to understanding Gun Culture 2.0, what I call “The Standard Model of Explaining the Irrationality of […]
- “Students and Faculty are Probably, But Not Certainly, Safe”by David Yamane on October 11, 2022 at 8:50 pm
In my Sociology of Guns class last Wednesday, we not only reviewed what I have dubbed “The Standard Model of the Irrationality of Defensive Gun Ownership,” we also read a chapter of my […]
- The Standard Model of Explaining the Irrationality of Defensive Gun Ownership (Light Over Heat #41)by David Yamane on October 5, 2022 at 3:01 pm
In mid-November, I am presenting at a workshop about firearms and self-defense at Saint Anselm College in New Hampshire. I am using the occasion to write out something that has been in my mind for […]
Reason.com
- Media Monday: Podcastsby Eugene Volokh on November 21, 2022 at 6:59 pm
What podcasts do you like, on any topic (history, science, history of science, law, politics, or whatever else)?
- Poll: Republican Voters Were Mad About Inflation, Not Trans Peopleby Scott Shackford on November 21, 2022 at 6:55 pm
It's still the economy, stupid.
- The Qatar World Cup Is a Celebration of Authoritarianismby Eric Boehm on November 21, 2022 at 6:30 pm
By consenting to Qatar's illiberal policies for residents and guests alike, FIFA has further besmirched its already tainted reputation.
- Magistrate Judge "Openly Scoffed" at Former Press Secretary Jen Psaki's "Efforts to Escape a Deposition"by Eugene Volokh on November 21, 2022 at 6:28 pm
"in a suit over alleged pressure on social media firms to censor posts on topics like Covid-19 vaccines and election fraud."
- Mandatory Life Sentences for Juvenile Homicide Offenders are Unconstitutional, Rules Tennessee Supreme Courtby Emma Camp on November 21, 2022 at 6:12 pm
The court says a 51-year "life" sentence for a 2015 murder violated the Eighth Amendment.
- Did Sam Bankman-Fried's Millions Buy the Media's Loyalty?by Robby Soave on November 21, 2022 at 5:02 pm
The mainstream coverage of SBF and FTX is more than a little blase.
- The Horseracing Case and How It Misunderstands Private Delegationby Sasha Volokh on November 21, 2022 at 4:31 pm
Despite a recent Fifth Circuit case, there is no private nondelegation doctrine.
- L.A. County D.A.'s Office Drops Charges Against Konnechby Eugene Volokh on November 21, 2022 at 4:28 pm
I blogged about the charges on Oct. 6 ("Sometimes the Conspiracy Theorists Might Have Something of a Point: The Konnech Controversy"), but on Nov. 9 the D.A.'s office dropped the charges: In an […]
- Easy to Set Up a Mastodon Account to Mirror Your Twitter Accountby Eugene Volokh on November 21, 2022 at 3:15 pm
I noted yesterday that we had set up a Mastodon account (@VolokhC@liberdon.com), but I also wanted to mention that it was pretty easy: [1.] I found an "instance," which is to say a place that would […]
- There's No Constitutional Right To Own a Pit Bull, Federal Court Saysby Elizabeth Nolan Brown on November 21, 2022 at 2:32 pm
Plus: A flawed study on marijuana risks, the collapsing publishing-house merger, and more...
John Lott\’s War On Guns
- With all the anger over Trump's behavior on Jan 6th, 2021, here are his really reprehensible tweets that he put out that dayby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on November 20, 2022 at 6:22 am
- IRS Sent $1.3 Billion In Stimulus Checks To Locked Up Criminals, Including Murderersby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on September 1, 2022 at 1:52 pm
More than 1.1 million incarcerated criminals.~163,000 of those recipients are serving life sentences without the possibility of parole.Biden’s nearly $2 trillion stimulus bill lacked […]
- At The Federalist: Data Shows White Supremacists Are Not The Most Likely Mass Murderersby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on May 23, 2022 at 1:26 pm
I have a new op-ed at The Federalist.Democrats are lying to Americans about the most likely motivations for mass murderers and the prevalence of guns in violent crime. In his Buffalo, New York […]
- Spokesman for Russia must be getting paid a lot to say some of the things that he is claimingby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on April 9, 2022 at 1:52 am
This spokesman for Russia must be getting paid a lot to say some of the things that he is claiming. Ukraine War: Full Sky News interview with Vladimir Putin's spokesman "The hospital [that was blown […]
- Something to remember when Democrats claim racism: 13 Senate Democrats voted against Black female judge nominated by Trumpby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on January 29, 2022 at 6:16 am
With the new Supreme Court nomination coming soon, claims of racism are sure to be lodged against any Republican who votes against the black female that Biden has promised to nominate. From Fox […]
- Biden Pushes to end the filibuster to get, Senator Jon Tester is sympatheticby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on December 17, 2021 at 3:43 am
If the Republicans who worry about vote fraud are anti-democratic, virtually the entire world is anti-democratic.President Biden held private talks with a cadre of Senate Democrats on Thursday […]
- Is the frequency of tornadoes increasing because of "climate change"? No.by noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on December 13, 2021 at 5:30 am
Biden & others who blame the recent deaths from tornados on climate change should look seriously at the work from the National Weather Service."After removing non-meteorological factors, the […]
- Biden draws line in sand over Taiwan. Does anyone think that China will stop violating Taiwanese territorial space?by noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on December 5, 2021 at 12:48 am
From NewsMax:"Any move by China to invade Taiwan would have "terrible consequences," U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Friday, adding that he hoped Chinese leaders would think very […]
- The US House's January 6th Commission is worried about what I was doing when I worked at the US DOJby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on December 4, 2021 at 7:38 am
A copy of the committee's deposition of Jeffrey Clark, who served as acting Attorney General for the US DOJ is available here. This is pretty funny.
- Most Americans oppose Biden's Build Back Betterby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on November 30, 2021 at 10:23 pm
A new Rasmussen Report throws some cold water on Biden's Build Back Better. By a 51% to 43% margin, likely American voters oppose it. By 48% to 35% they also believe that the bill will hurt the […]
Firearms Policy Coalition
- FPC Files Lawsuit Challenging Delaware “Assault Weapons’ Ban as Unconstitutionalby Firearms Policy Coalition on November 16, 2022 at 10:40 pm
WILMINGTON, DE (November 16, 2022) – Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced today that it has filed a new Second Amendment lawsuit challenging Delaware’s ban on so-called “assault […]
- FPC Files Opening Brief in Lawsuit Challenging Massachusetts Handgun Roster, AG Handgun Sales Regulationsby Firearms Policy Coalition on November 15, 2022 at 1:01 am
BOSTON, MA (November 14, 2022) – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of an opening brief with the First Circuit Court of Appeals in Granata v. Healey, which challenges the […]
- FPC VICTORY: Federal Judge Again Blocks New York “Places of Worship” Handgun Carry Banby Firearms Policy Coalition on November 3, 2022 at 9:55 pm
BUFFALO, NY (November 3, 2022) – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that United States District Judge John Sinatra, Jr. has issued a preliminary injunction against New York’s ban on […]
- The Second Amendment Protects the Right to Firearms Training, FPC Argues in PA Supreme Court Briefby Firearms Policy Coalition on October 28, 2022 at 6:09 pm
HARRISBURG, PA (October 28, 2022) – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) and FPC Action Foundation (FPCAF) announced the filing of an important brief with the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in the […]
- FPC Files Supplemental Brief in Lawsuit Challenging California Age-Based Firearm Purchase Banby Firearms Policy Coalition on October 24, 2022 at 6:31 pm
SAN DIEGO, CA (October 24, 2022) – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) and FPC Action Foundation (FPCAF) announced the filing of a supplemental brief in their Jones v. Bonta lawsuit, which […]
- Parties Dismiss New York City Carry Ban Lawsuit After Policy Changes Made, New York Defeated in Bruenby Firearms Policy Coalition on October 24, 2022 at 5:10 pm
NEW YORK, NY (October 24, 2022) – Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced today that, because of New York’s defeat in NYSRPA v. Bruen, New York City’s subsequent elimination of the city’s […]
- FPC Amends Lawsuit Challenging Illinois Young Adult Carry Banby Firearms Policy Coalition on October 21, 2022 at 4:09 pm
EAST ST. LOUIS, IL (October 21, 2022) – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of an amended complaint in Meyer v. Raoul, its case that seeks to restore the right of adults […]
- FPC VICTORY: Federal Judge Blocks New York’s “Places of Worship” Handgun Carry Banby Firearms Policy Coalition on October 20, 2022 at 11:56 pm
BUFFALO, NY (October 20, 2022) – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that United States District Judge John Sinatra, Jr. has issued a temporary restraining order against New York’s […]
- FPC Statement on New Jersey Assembly Judiciary Committee’s Contempt for the Supreme Court by Advancing A4769by Firearms Policy Coalition on October 17, 2022 at 7:52 pm
TRENTON, NJ (October 17, 2022) — Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) issued the following statement in response to today’s vote on A4769, which is deliberately crafted to defy the United States […]
- FPC VICTORY: Judge Issues Injunction Against California Gun Owner Data-Sharing Lawby Firearms Policy Coalition on October 15, 2022 at 12:59 am
SAN DIEGO, CA (October 14, 2022) – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that San Diego Superior Court Judge Katherine Bacal has issued a preliminary injunction in its lawsuit […]
The Truth About Guns
- Gun-Hating Media Recycle NRA Instructor’s Support For Gun Control After Colorado Springs Shootingby John Boch on November 21, 2022 at 6:00 pm
Meet Steven Lollo. He’s supposedly an NRA firearms instructor working at the Long Island Shooters Club. He spoke in support of gun control after the Bruen decision came down this past summer. Mr. […]
- Murder City’s Eloquent Mayor Says She’s ‘Sick Of This Sh*t’ After Colorado Springs Shootingby John Boch on November 21, 2022 at 4:00 pm
Murder City, USA Mayor Lori Lightfoot tweeted out a rather eloquent quote this past weekend. She wrote, “I’m sick of this sh*t.” However, she wasn’t commenting on the 15 people who were […]
- Brownells to Sell BRN-4 Build Kits Compatible With HK416 Partsby Staff Writer on November 21, 2022 at 3:00 pm
From Brownells . . . Brownells customers can now buy BRN-4 build kits and parts compatible with popular HK416 style rifles and pistols – at a significant savings compared to, rare, hard-to-find […]
- Impeached Philly DA Says His Office Is Doing a Fine Job, It’s All Just GOP Liesby Grace Stevens on November 21, 2022 at 2:00 pm
As Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner challenges a drive to remove him from office, he’s saying his detractors have his record all wrong. In a statement attacking what Krasner called the […]
- Peoria Gun Buyback Runs Out of Money…Twiceby John Boch on November 20, 2022 at 9:00 pm
Do-gooders in Peoria, Illinois were offering $200 per gun in a gun buyback event on Saturday that was scheduled to run from 10:00a to 3:00p. Organizers offered even more for guns they viewed as […]
- Maven’s New CRF.1 6X22 5-2400 Yard Rangefinderby Dan Zimmerman on November 20, 2022 at 7:00 pm
From Maven . . . Introducing our newest technology-integrated optic: the Maven CRF.1 6×22 5-2400 yd Rangefinder. Rounding out our Classic Series line-up, the CRF.1 fulfills the needs of archery and […]
- The Signal Continues: ATF Tries Vainly to Enforce Gun Control in an Age of 3D Printingby Dan Zimmerman on November 20, 2022 at 3:00 pm
[Ayoob] Wali told investigators that he found the [GLOCK] switches in a car he bought, but eventually admitted that he was getting them from a man named “Xavier,” who was identified later as […]
- 5 Dead, 18 Injured in Colorado Springs Gay Nightclub Shootingby Dan Zimmerman on November 20, 2022 at 12:54 pm
#Breaking: Colorado Springs Police first got the call around 11:57pm for a an active shooter at Club Q. Again, they confirmed five dead and 18 injured. They are taken to local hospitals. The gunman […]
- Turkeys Can Be Elusive This Time of Year…Have You Bagged Yours Yet?by Grace Stevens on November 19, 2022 at 10:00 pm
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- Two Americas: Iowa and Oregon Head in Different Directions on Gun Rightsby Larry Keane on November 19, 2022 at 7:00 pm
Voters in Iowa and Oregon made their voices heard at the ballot box on election day with vastly different outcomes. One state reaffirmed its support for the Second Amendment while the other imposed […]