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- Gun Wisdom: I Ask Clint Smith Your Questionsby James Reeves on May 13, 2021 at 1:00 pm
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves interviews Clint Smith of Thunder Ranch and asks him viewer questions submitted by Patreon and SubscribeStar supporters about everything from guns, to ‘Nam, […]
- Swampfox Announces New and Improved Liberator II Red Dot Sightby Will P on May 13, 2021 at 1:00 pm
Swampfox Optics is a young company, having been founded less than three years ago on July 4th, 2018. In that short time, they have come to market with a wide variety of optics types. They offer […]
- Infrared Wavebands And Rifle Sightsby Guest Post on May 13, 2021 at 12:00 am
The electromagnetic (EM) spectrum ranges from gamma rays to long radio waves. In this wide spectrum resides the visible band of violet to red light. All the EM spectrum travels at the speed of light: […]
- POTD: Combat Corps à Corps with Bayonets on HK416Fsby Eric B on May 12, 2021 at 11:30 pm
Hand to Hand combat with the Heckler & Koch HK416F in our Photo Of The Day. This is the place if you’re looking for moments where a photographer captures soldiers and their firearms in […]
- Wheelgun Wednesday: A Bolt Action Revolverby Rusty S. on May 12, 2021 at 11:00 pm
What do you get when you combine a bolt action with a revolver? The Thomas Patent Bolt Action Revolver Sometimes, combining two types of operation works out well. The Benelli M3, for instance, is […]
- Umarex Introduces the Gauntlet 2 Pre-Charged Pneumatic Air Rifleby Luke C. on May 12, 2021 at 6:00 pm
Fans of air guns will be happy to hear that Umarex has updated one of its more popular pre-charged pneumatic air rifles – the Gauntlet. The Gauntlet 2 claims to offer many improvements over the […]
- TACCOM Cheek Riser Adjustable Buttstockby Hrachya H on May 12, 2021 at 5:00 pm
Continuing to expand their competition shooting-oriented product line, TACCOM has recently released a new AR-15 stock called Cheek Riser Adjustable Buttstock. Despite the minimalistic design, this […]
- Otis Introduces Their New AR Elite Range Box Cleaning Kitby Luke C. on May 12, 2021 at 3:00 pm
I am a huge fan of organization equipment when it comes to my firearms and firearms equipment. The more compartmentalized I can make my equipment the better. Otis has just come out with a new product […]
- Dave’s Invention – An Inexpensive Shot Timer Auto Target Systemby Nicholas C on May 12, 2021 at 2:00 pm
I came across Dave’s Invention when he posted a video comparing a PVS-14 and a SiOnyx Aurora. The video was basic but what caught my eye was the target system he was using in the video. Dave […]
- Introducing Stryk Pay – Pro-Gun Friendly Credit Card Processingby Luke C. on May 12, 2021 at 1:00 pm
I don’t have to remind most of you that gun manufacturers and merchants are under a lot of pressure these days in regard to their relationships with various financial organizations. Many banks and […]
Greg Ellifritz / Active Response Training
- Free Books- Part 227by Greg Ellifritz on May 13, 2021 at 11:47 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 […]
- Islamic Terrorist Hostage Siegesby Greg Ellifritz on May 11, 2021 at 11:00 am
Written by: Greg Ellifritz Since the worldwide pandemic began last year, we Americans have been relatively lucky in some regards. Both terrorist attacks and active killer events declined […]
- Blue Porch Lightsby Greg Ellifritz on May 10, 2021 at 11:18 am
Written by: Greg Ellifritz Yesterday was the beginning of police memorial week. It’s a week designated to honor currently serving and deceased police officers. Residents in many communities […]
- Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 7, 2021by Greg Ellifritz on May 7, 2021 at 10:51 am
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. AR Magazines & Case for the 20-Round Mag with Steve “Yeti” Fisher Steve Fisher […]
- Shoot Better in 15 Minutesby Greg Ellifritz on May 6, 2021 at 10:31 am
I know the title of this article sounds a bit like “click bait,” but it really isn’t. Would you believe me if I told you that I could significantly improve your shooting performance in […]
- Shotgun Stopping Power- Buckshot vs. Slugsby Greg Ellifritz on May 5, 2021 at 10:54 am
Last week I posted an article titled Shotguns for Home Protection. When I posted the article on my Patreon Page, as supporter asked the following question: “Thoughts on slugs versus […]
- Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 30, 2021by Greg Ellifritz on April 30, 2021 at 10:48 am
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The Blue Brief: How To Survive a Carjacking Cars are becoming increasingly difficult […]
- Free Books- Part 226by Greg Ellifritz on April 29, 2021 at 10:46 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 […]
- Shooting Drill- Reston Group Standardsby Greg Ellifritz on April 28, 2021 at 11:21 am
Written by: Greg Ellifritz Jared Reston is a sheriff’s deputy and firearms trainer from Florida. I’ve never personally trained with him or his crew, but they have a very good reputation in […]
- Shotguns for Home Protectionby Greg Ellifritz on April 27, 2021 at 11:14 am
Written by: Greg Ellifritz Just a few short years ago, the cool kids in the gun game didn’t like shotguns. The modern disdain for the scattergun ran afoul of the most common expert advice I […]
American Rifleman
- Reloading For The .458 SOCOMon May 13, 2021 at 1:12 pm
The .458 SOCOM is a speciality cartridge for the AR-15 that has gained notoriety for its performance, but how does it do with reloading?
- The Armed Citizen® April 30, 2021on May 13, 2021 at 1:12 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.
- Blackhawk Launches 'Your Right 2 Protect' Initiativeon May 13, 2021 at 1:12 pm
Blackhawk is targeting new gun owners with its "Your Right 2 Protect" outreach program that provides education and technique tips.
- Winchester Wildcat 22 SR: A 21st Century Rimfireon May 13, 2021 at 1:12 pm
This handy little suppressor-ready rimfire carbine is loaded with features and was thoughtfully engineered to tackle the top three challenges of keeping a .22 running reliably.
- The Armed Citizen® May 3, 2021on May 13, 2021 at 1:12 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.
- New For 2021: EAA Akkar Churchill 812 Fieldon May 13, 2021 at 1:12 pm
American Rifleman’s Mark Keefe checks out an over-under shotgun brought to U.S. shores by European American Armory (EAA).
- Preview: Streamlight Pocket Mateon May 13, 2021 at 1:12 pm
Streamlight's new Pocket Mate makes it easy to carry portable illumination power on your keychain for EDC use.
- Sheriff's Tips: Firing The Most Important Shoton May 13, 2021 at 1:12 pm
When you've decided to fire the shot that will defend you from an attack, it's critical to place that first round exactly where it needs to go. Sheriff Jim has tips on how to make that happen.
- Review: SAR USA Model 2000on May 13, 2021 at 1:12 pm
SAR USA is now importing a clone of the CZ-75 see-automatic handgun design made by Sarsilmaz Firearms Corp., the Model 2000 chambered in 9 mm.
- Ruger Precision Rifle: A Top-Selling Bolt-Action in 2020on May 13, 2021 at 1:12 pm
Ruger's Precision Rifle took the third-place slot in GunBroker's list of top-selling bolt-action rifles of 2020.
Michael Seekings / Shooting Performance
- Each Day, Try to Build One Perfect Chunkby michael seeklander on February 9, 2021 at 1:38 pm
Tip #16: Each Day, Try to Build One Perfect Chunk The post Each Day, Try to Build One Perfect Chunk appeared first on Shooting-Performance.com.
- 2021 Training Classes!by michael seeklander on January 16, 2021 at 3:31 pm
Hey Everyone! Reminder: You only have until January 31st to use the “spring15” discount code for a 15% discount on class tuition! Ammunition:If you are worried about ammo shortages, sign up! If […]
- Seven Week Concealed Carry Programby michael seeklander on January 14, 2021 at 6:19 pm
This program is a simple yet highly efficient program that will help you improve your handgun shooting skills a bunch if you put the effort in. That said, one thing that you need to understand is […]
- Build it Backwardby michael seeklander on January 13, 2021 at 1:19 pm
Name your goal. Go ahead, write it down. Now write down the date you wish to reach your goal. Be realistic. Now estimate the individual steps you need to take to reach the goal, to the best of […]
- You Don’t Need a Gun for Self-Defenseby michael seeklander on January 12, 2021 at 1:14 pm
I admit the title of the article is a bit of a clickbait. If you are an avid reader of my blog, you are likely not my target audience. But I hope you share it with someone who might think that a […]
Precision Rifle Blog
- 6.5CM Ammo Test: Measured Round-To-Round Consistencyby Cal on May 11, 2021 at 10:30 pm
Welcome back! 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. I was just about to start […]
- Statistics for Shooters – Executive Summaryby Cal on December 16, 2020 at 12:00 pm
Over the past 3 articles, we covered a lot of ground! Before I jump to other topics, I wanted to simply provide a bullet-point recap of key points from the end of each of those articles and publish […]
- Precision & Group Size – Statistics for Shooters Part 3by Cal on December 12, 2020 at 6:37 pm
This is the final article in my Statistics for Shooters series, and it focuses on the application of statistics when it comes to quantifying precision and group size. It provides practical answers to […]
- Muzzle Velocity Stats – Statistics for Shooters Part 2by Cal on December 5, 2020 at 2:00 pm
Part 2 in my Statistics for Shooters 3-part series focuses on how to analyze muzzle velocity consistency, which is critical for us as long-range shooters. This article shows how to apply the concepts […]
- How To Predict The Future – Statistics For Shooters Part 1by Cal on November 29, 2020 at 9:09 pm
Many shooters have an uncomfortable relationship with math and aren’t impressed with fancy formulas. However, statistics and probability are insanely applicable when it comes to rifles and […]
- Vote For The Best 6.5 Creedmoor Match Ammoby Cal on October 24, 2020 at 5:18 pm
I recently tested every popular type of 6.5 Creedmoor ammo, and carefully collected data on the performance of each one. I thought it’d be fun before any of the results are published to poll my […]
- Wyoming ELR Scopes & Mounts – What The Pros Useby Cal on September 5, 2020 at 2:21 pm
This article shows what scopes and scope mounts/rings the competitive rifle shooters were running at this year’s Nightforce ELR Steel Challenge in Casper, Wyoming. That is a one-of-a-kind, 2-day, […]
- NF ELR Calibers & Cartridges – What The Pros Useby Cal on August 27, 2020 at 11:24 pm
Over the past few weeks, I surveyed over 100 shooters who competed in this year’s Nightforce Extended Long Range Steel Challenge in Wyoming. I know a lot of you had questions about calibers, scopes […]
- Accuracy International AXSR Reviewby Cal on August 16, 2020 at 11:00 am
I recently spent a couple of months behind Accuracy International's new AXSR rifle chambered in 300 Norma Mag, firing almost 500 rounds. I used to cinch a top 5 finish in a flagship, national-level […]
- Nightforce ELR Steel Challengeby Cal on July 12, 2020 at 10:24 pm
A few weeks ago, I attended one of my all-time favorite matches: the Nightforce ELR Steel Challenge hosted by Scott Satterlee in Wyoming. It was quite the experience, with targets ranging from 720 to […]
Ruger Firearms
- Ruger Introduces Four New Stainless Ruger American Rimfire Rifleson April 1, 2019 at 2:00 pm
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR) proudly introduces four new Target models to the Ruger American® Rimfire family. Constructed from stainless steel for superior aesthetics and corrosion […]
- Ruger Reintroduces the Hawkeye Alaskan Rifleon March 28, 2019 at 2:00 pm
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR) is proud to reintroduce the Hawkeye® Alaskan rifle chambered in three calibers: .375 Ruger, .338 Winchester Magnum and .300 Winchester Magnum. Based on […]
- Ruger Auction - Mini-14® with Wood Handguardon March 27, 2019 at 4:30 pm
You are bidding on a blued, .223 Rem. caliber Ruger® Mini-14® rifle with serial number 180-07678. The manufacture date of this rifle is December 8, 1976.
- Ruger Adds Junior Shooter Beth Walker to Team Rugeron March 27, 2019 at 2:00 pm
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR) proudly introduces Beth Walker as the seventh addition to Team Ruger. A 17-year-old, 3-Gun competitor, Walker is Team Ruger's first junior shooter. "We […]
- Team Ruger Competitors Take Three High Lady Winson March 26, 2019 at 2:00 pm
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR) proudly announces three High Lady divisional wins from Team Ruger competitors Randi Rogers and Maggie Reese Voigt at this year's USPSA Henry's Cup and […]
- Ruger Signs Maggie Reese Voigt to Professional Shooting Teamon March 25, 2019 at 2:00 pm
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR) is proud to announce that it has signed Maggie Reese Voigt to its professional shooting team. Maggie takes the sixth spot on Team Ruger, led by Captain […]
- Ruger Auction - Mark II™ Target Pistol Pairon March 20, 2019 at 4:30 pm
We have for auction a pair of consecutively serial numbered .22 LR Mark II Target pistols. The manufacture date for both pistols is February 15, 1984.
- Ruger Announces Second Custom Shop 10/22 Competition Rifleon March 14, 2019 at 4:30 pm
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR)is proud to introduce its third addition to the newly launched Ruger® Custom Shop. This variation of the Ruger Custom Shop 10/22® Competition Rifle […]
- Team Ruger Captain Doug Koenig Takes Trophy Spot at ALTUS AI Long Range Classicon March 13, 2019 at 4:30 pm
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR) is pleased to announce that Team Ruger's Captain Doug Koenig claimed the production division win at the Accuracy International (AI) Long Range Classic […]
- Ruger Heads to Germany for 2019 IWA OutdoorClassicson March 1, 2019 at 9:00 pm
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR) is heading back to Europe for the 2019 IWA OutdoorClassics show from March 8-11. The Ruger exhibit booth will be located in Hall 7A-414 again this year. […]
Grant Cunningham
- Your Hump Day Reading List for August 5, 2020by Grant Cunningham on August 5, 2020 at 11:20 am
Welcome to your Hump Day Reading List! This is your refuge from the impersonal Google and FaceBook algorithms that seem to run our lives these days. Instead of a machine deciding what you’ll see, […]
- Your Hump Day Reading List for July 29, 2020by Grant Cunningham on July 29, 2020 at 11:43 am
Welcome to your Hump Day Reading List! This is your refuge from the impersonal Google and FaceBook algorithms that seem to run our lives these days. Instead of a machine deciding what you’ll see, […]
- Your Hump Day Reading List for July 22, 2020by Grant Cunningham on July 22, 2020 at 11:44 am
Welcome to your Hump Day Reading List! This is your refuge from the impersonal Google and FaceBook algorithms that seem to run our lives these days. Instead of a machine deciding what you’ll see, […]
- Your Hump Day Reading List for July 15, 2020by Grant Cunningham on July 15, 2020 at 11:09 am
Welcome to your Hump Day Reading List! This is your refuge from the impersonal Google and FaceBook algorithms that seem to run our lives these days. Instead of a machine deciding what you’ll see, […]
- Your Hump Day Reading List for July 8, 2020by Grant Cunningham on July 8, 2020 at 11:21 am
Welcome to your Hump Day Reading List! This is your refuge from the impersonal Google and FaceBook algorithms that seem to run our lives these days. Instead of a machine deciding what you’ll see, […]
- Your Hump Day Reading List for July 1, 2020by Grant Cunningham on July 1, 2020 at 11:30 am
Welcome to your Hump Day Reading List! This is your refuge from the impersonal Google and FaceBook algorithms that seem to run our lives these days. Instead of a machine deciding what you’ll see, […]
- Your Hump Day Reading List for June 24, 2020by Grant Cunningham on June 24, 2020 at 11:38 am
This is your refuge from the impersonal Google and FaceBook algorithms that seem to run our lives these days. Instead of a machine deciding what you’ll see, I personally go out and look for great […]
- Your Hump Day Reading List for June 17, 2020by Grant Cunningham on June 17, 2020 at 11:48 am
This is your refuge from the impersonal Google and FaceBook algorithms that seem to run our lives these days. Instead of a machine deciding what you’ll see, I personally go out and look for great […]
- Your Hump Day Reading List for June 10, 2020by Grant Cunningham on June 10, 2020 at 11:33 am
Welcome to your Hump Day Reading List! This is your refuge from the impersonal Google and FaceBook algorithms that seem to run our lives these days. Instead of a machine deciding what you’ll see, […]
- Your Hump Day Reading List for June 3, 2020by Grant Cunningham on June 3, 2020 at 11:21 am
Welcome to your Hump Day Reading List! This is your refuge from the impersonal Google and FaceBook algorithms that seem to run our lives these days. Instead of a machine deciding what you’ll see, […]
The Art of Manliness
- Podcast #708: Overcoming the Comfort Crisison May 12, 2021 at 4:41 pm
Our world has never been more convenient and comfortable. With just a few taps of our fingers, we can order food to our door, access endless entertainment options, and keep our climate at a steady […]
- An Inside Peek at The Strenuous Life: May 2021on May 12, 2021 at 2:10 pm
The Strenuous Life is a membership platform for those who wish to revolt against our age of ease, comfort, and existential weightlessness. The Bugle is the monthly newsletter for participants of […]
- Podcast #707: Did You Pick the Right Partner?on May 10, 2021 at 5:36 pm
Whether you've been dating someone for a short time or been married for years, there's one question that can remain perennially interesting — did I choose the right partner? My guest today […]
- How and When to Tuck in Your Shirton May 9, 2021 at 11:47 am
Four methods for tucking your shirt, as well as when to do it.
- Sunday Firesides: To Get the Right Answer, You Must Ask the Right Questionon May 9, 2021 at 3:04 am
You walk up to a door and put the wrong key in the lock. It doesn’t turn. Do you then keep trying that same key over and over again? Of course not. Yet we do something very similar when […]
- Corkball: The Mutant Baseball Game That’s a St. Louis Traditionon May 6, 2021 at 5:20 pm
The batter tightens his grip around the bat and stares down the pitcher with a flinty look. The pitcher winds up and hurls the ball with all his might. WOOSH PLOP! As the golf-ball-sized […]
- Podcast #706: The (Non-Cliche) Life Lessons of Fly Fishingon May 5, 2021 at 2:49 pm
Fishing has long lent itself to imparting philosophical parallels and metaphorical life lessons. But these homespun platitudes can, to be honest, tend to get a little timeworn and cliche. My […]
- 5 Must-Read Travel Books by Authors Famous for Their Fictionon May 4, 2021 at 4:49 pm
We tend to think of the authors of travel books and the authors of fiction books as two separate and distinct categories of writer. You’ve got your Tocqueville’s and Bill Bryson’s on one side, […]
Gun Culture
Instapundit
- UNFIT: Adults in the Room: Retired Military Brass Not Afraid to Voice Their Concerns About Biden. “O…by Stephen Green on May 13, 2021 at 1:08 pm
UNFIT: Adults in the Room: Retired Military Brass Not Afraid to Voice Their Concerns About Biden. “On Tuesday, 124 retired military leaders released an open letter warning about key threats to […]
- FIRST FRANCE, NOW THIS: ‘His mental and physical condition cannot be ignored’: More than 120 retire…by Glenn Reynolds on May 13, 2021 at 12:59 pm
FIRST FRANCE, NOW THIS: ‘His mental and physical condition cannot be ignored’: More than 120 retired generals and admirals sign open letter questioning Biden’s mental health and backing […]
- NO TRANSPARENCY IN CALIFORNIA: State Controller Helen Yee’s office issued $320 billion worth of chec…by Mark Tapscott on May 13, 2021 at 12:59 pm
NO TRANSPARENCY IN CALIFORNIA: State Controller Helen Yee’s office issued $320 billion worth of checks but is unable to track a single one of them. That’s what her lawyers told Open the Books […]
- TEXAS HOUSE APPROVES BILL TO BAN PLANT-BASED FOODS FROM USING ‘MEAT’ ON LABELS. “The Texas House a…by Ed Driscoll on May 13, 2021 at 12:45 pm
TEXAS HOUSE APPROVES BILL TO BAN PLANT-BASED FOODS FROM USING ‘MEAT’ ON LABELS. “The Texas House approved a bill Monday that would prohibit plant-based foods from using ‘meat’ or ‘beef’ […]
- K-12 IMPLOSION UPDATE: Black Parent Compares Critical Race Theory to KKK Intimidation Tactics.
Un…by Ed Driscoll on May 13, 2021 at 12:45 pm
K-12 IMPLOSION UPDATE: Black Parent Compares Critical Race Theory to KKK Intimidation Tactics. Unexpectedly:
- REALCLEARINVESTIGATIONS: The High-Pressure Business of Selling Woke Corporate Armor.
You know wh…by Glenn Reynolds on May 13, 2021 at 12:42 pm
REALCLEARINVESTIGATIONS: The High-Pressure Business of Selling Woke Corporate Armor. You know what’s real armor? Not caring.
- CHICAGOLAND: The Chicago Police reportedly bought secret drones using drug money.
The Sun-Times w…by Stephen Green on May 13, 2021 at 12:37 pm
CHICAGOLAND: The Chicago Police reportedly bought secret drones using drug money. The Sun-Times was privy to an email sent by Karen Conway, Chicago PD’s director of police research and development, […]
- IT’S ACTUALLY SORT OF IMPRESSIVE THAT THEY’VE MANAGED TO WRECK THINGS SO QUICKLY: ‘Biden’s Amer…by Glenn Reynolds on May 13, 2021 at 12:30 pm
IT’S ACTUALLY SORT OF IMPRESSIVE THAT THEY’VE MANAGED TO WRECK THINGS SO QUICKLY: ‘Biden’s America’: GOP hits jump in gas prices, unemployment, and illegal crossings.
- WAPO’S HAWLEY HIT PIECE DRIPS DISGUST FOR MIDDLE AMERICANS: John Daniel Davidson in The Federalist l…by Mark Tapscott on May 13, 2021 at 12:26 pm
WAPO’S HAWLEY HIT PIECE DRIPS DISGUST FOR MIDDLE AMERICANS: John Daniel Davidson in The Federalist looks at that Washington Post “profile” of Sen. Josh Hawley by “national political […]
- THE CAPITOL RIOT RORSCHACH TEST: The Capitol Riot Wasn’t an Insurrection or a Tourist Visit….by Ed Driscoll on May 13, 2021 at 12:22 pm
THE CAPITOL RIOT RORSCHACH TEST: The Capitol Riot Wasn’t an Insurrection or a Tourist Visit.
NRA
- NRA-Backed Open Carry Bill Passes South Carolina General Assemblyon May 12, 2021 at 11:24 pm
Called the most significant firearm bill to pass in South Carolina is more than 20 years, the General Assembly as sent HB 3094, an Open Carry bill, to the Governor for signature.
- South Carolina: General Assembly Sends Open Carry Bill to Governoron May 12, 2021 at 6:12 pm
Today, the House voted 83-34 to concur with the Senate on House Bill 3094, the open carry and free CWP bill. It will now go to Governor Henry McMaster for his signature. This is a big advancement for […]
- Nevada: Senate Judiciary Committee Holding Vote for Gun Banon May 12, 2021 at 5:47 pm
Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a work session for Assembly Bill 286, where it will have a vote. They heard AB 286 just yesterday and added the bill to today’s agenda this […]
- In These 11 Cases, a Firearm Saved the Owner or Otherson May 12, 2021 at 5:32 pm
Late last month, President Joe Biden used his first address to a joint session of Congress to push for major gun control initiatives, often using blatant lies and mischaracterizations in the process. […]
- Colorado: Anti-Preemption Legislation Passes Senate Committee on a Party-Line Voteon May 12, 2021 at 3:10 pm
Yesterday, the Senate State, Veterans, and Military Affairs Committee passed anti-gun legislation, Senate Bill 256, on a party-line vote.
War On Guns
- SCOTUS Decision on Hawaii Carry Case will Tell Gun Owners All They Need to Knowby David Codrea on May 12, 2021 at 10:20 pm
After procedural responses, we will see if SCOTUS takes on the case or denies it without a word in another act of deliberate indifference — the Roberts court has disappointed in the past. […]
- Daily Defenseby David Codrea on May 12, 2021 at 6:50 pm
TODAY on #AAR, @dcodrea David Codrea joins the discussion. No doubt @NRA bankruptcy decision will be on the table and more! 4-5p ET, 1-2p PT. Don't be late. All presented by @Xinsurance from the […]
- Dead Skunk in the Middle of the Roadby David Codrea on May 12, 2021 at 6:45 pm
Get this playing in the background before proceeding. Influential Republicans threaten to form new party [More] Oathbreak Ridge? "Republican for Biden" Christine Todd Whitman? Seems more like a […]
- Submitted for Your Considerationby David Codrea on May 12, 2021 at 4:53 pm
Absolute Interference: The Sequel to Absolute Proof with New Evidence Foreign And Domestic Enemies Used Computers to Hack the 2020 Election [Watch] The latest from Mike Lindell... I wonder how […]
- I Take It $50 and Time Served Will Not Be an Option?by David Codrea on May 12, 2021 at 4:19 pm
What Derek Chauvin Ought to Tell the Judge - At his sentencing hearing, he should speak out against the injustice done to him. [More] It doesn't matter what he says. The mob demands his head. […]
- Daddy Issuesby David Codrea on May 12, 2021 at 4:08 pm
“Today, with our nation beset by subversive groups and propaganda which seeks to destroy our national unity, we can look for inspiration to the lives of Lee and Jackson to remind us to be […]
- Cutting Edge Politicsby David Codrea on May 12, 2021 at 3:17 pm
“She may lose her position in the party, she may even lose her career as a politician, but that is something to be admired. Standing up for the truth, that’s something I know her father […]
- A Great Judge of Characterby David Codrea on May 12, 2021 at 2:55 pm
Remember this ghoul? You know, the "Content-Free, Unprincipled Phony" who donated to SPLC and paid Hillary $200K...? Trump continues to show the same character assessment acumen that gave us Chris […]
- They'd Never Make It in Today's Militaryby David Codrea on May 12, 2021 at 2:41 pm
More Than 120 Retired Flag Officers Call On Americans To ‘Save America, Our Constitutional Republic, And Hold Those Currently In Office Accountable’ [More] I'll bet not a one of these Nazi […]
- Well, THAT Didn't Work...by David Codrea on May 12, 2021 at 2:32 pm
“The Court finds that the NRA did not file the bankruptcy petition in good faith because this filing was not for a purpose intended or sanctioned by the Bankruptcy Code. Therefore, cause exists […]
David Yamane / Gun Culture 2.0
- Concealed Carry Revolution Book Available Nowby David Yamane on May 12, 2021 at 11:04 pm
Despite the profound significance of the issue, no comprehensive but concise history of concealed carry laws in the United States yet exists. Concealed Carry Revolution seeks to fill this gap. It is […]
- Entry Level Pistol Essentials Class with The Complete Combatantby David Yamane on May 1, 2021 at 12:00 pm
Pending availability of more systematic data, we have good anecdotal reason to believe that a substantial portion of the Great Gun Buying Spree of 2020+ was new gun owners. Training, or lack thereof, […]
- Double Trigger Alert: Feminist Assault Rifleby David Yamane on April 30, 2021 at 11:56 am
Yesterday I posted about finding a company to customize an AR lower receiver for my wife. Today let me tell you how that project turned out. As I was concocting my plan, I consulted — as I do with […]
- The (Purported) Masculinity Lessons of “Father and Gun”by David Yamane on April 29, 2021 at 5:48 pm
I recently signed up to receive Google Alerts for “gun owners” and “gun culture.” It has been interesting to see so much that is being written about these two topics that I would not be able […]
- Cerakote is Magic on a Custom Lower Receiverby David Yamane on April 29, 2021 at 12:28 pm
I attended the Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show for the one and only time in 2019. One thing that stood out to me was the number of customized (engraved and painted) guns on display. […]
- Trying to Keep Up With Permitless Carry Regimesby David Yamane on April 28, 2021 at 12:01 pm
The Dean of North Carolina Bloggers, John Richardson of No Lawyers Only Guns and Money, does a much better job of keeping up with America’s changing concealed carry laws than I do. In fairness to […]
- The History of Concealed Weapons Laws in the United States, Part 5: The Permitless Carry Eraby David Yamane on April 27, 2021 at 1:49 am
When I began this blog nearly 10 years ago, I had no idea that I would be talking about a new era of concealed carry in the United States. Shall issue was the thing. By March of 2017, however, I was […]
- Tangled Up in Blue – A Terrific Readby David Yamane on April 11, 2021 at 6:53 pm
I just finished Rosa Brooks’s new book, Tangled Up in Blue: Policing the American City, and in a word, it is terrific. I am not a policing scholar, but as Jennifer Carlson has highlighted, it’s […]
- Sex and Guns: Safer not Safeby David Yamane on April 6, 2021 at 10:12 am
I just finished a draft of my book chapter on “Pascal’s Wager and Firearms.” It’s all about risk, risk assessment, and risk management in relation to firearms. From there I am rolling into a […]
- Words Mean Things: Grown Up Talk about the AR-15 (Guest Post)by David Yamane on March 30, 2021 at 10:35 am
Despite the fact that there are (certainly) millions of AR-platform rifles in the hands of (probably) millions of American civilians, they only draw significant attention outside of gun culture […]
Reason.com
- Today in Supreme Court History: May 13, 1912by Josh Blackman on May 13, 2021 at 11:00 am
5/13/1912: Seventeenth Amendment is approved by the House of Representatives. The Senate approved it the prior month. The Seventeenth Amendment was ratified in 1913.
- The Police Dog Who Cried Drugs at Every Traffic Stopby Daryl James on May 13, 2021 at 11:00 am
Cops laugh about “probable cause on four legs” but the damage to innocent lives is real.
- Refusing To Show ID Is Not a Crimeby Damon Root on May 13, 2021 at 10:00 am
George Wingate, who had pulled over on the side of the road to check an engine light, flatly refused to show his ID when a sheriff's deputy demanded it.
- Brickbat: The Long Arm of the Universityby Charles Oliver on May 13, 2021 at 8:00 am
The University of Massachusetts, Amherst, has suspended three students after someone reported a photograph on social media showing them at an event not wearing masks. The event was off campus and […]
- Yes, the National Debt Mattersby Veronique de Rugy on May 13, 2021 at 4:45 am
Many Democrats and Republicans act like spending isn't an issue. Here's why they're wrong.
- SDOH Finds That Tax Mandate of American Rescue Plan Act Likely Unconstitutionalby Josh Blackman on May 13, 2021 at 2:56 am
The Court declined to enter a preliminary injunction, but set an expedited briefing schedule for a permanent injunction.
- Ohio Will Spend Coronavirus Relief Funds on $1 Million Dollar Lottery for the Vaccinatedby Robby Soave on May 13, 2021 at 12:25 am
It's less dumb than it sounds.
- Sixth Circuit Rules Property Owners Can go to Federal Court to Argue Takings Clause Bars Seizure of Home Equity in Cases Where Property is Foreclosed to Pay off Tax Delinquenciesby Ilya Somin on May 12, 2021 at 10:08 pm
The ruling may be the first major effect of the Supreme Court's 2019 decision in Knick v. Township of Scott, which ruled that property owners are not required to "exhaust" state court remedies before […]
- The Colonial Gas Shortage Is Temporary, Bad Energy Policy Is Notby Josiah Neeley on May 12, 2021 at 9:45 pm
Making it easier to add energy capacity won’t prevent hacking hiccups, but it would help keep energy flowing.
- John Samples: Facebook's Oversight Board Was Right To Uphold Trump Banby Nick Gillespie on May 12, 2021 at 7:35 pm
A member of the board (and a Cato Institute vice president) defends the controversial decision to kick the former president off the social media platform.
John Lott\’s War On Guns
- The Washington Post is not a "news" outlet, they are purely an opinion sheetby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on May 9, 2021 at 5:00 am
Why is the Washington Post considered a "news" outlet? From today's fawning piece on Rep Liz Cheney. It is filled with comments like this: "Should the Republican Party continue to defend Trump's […]
- Cancel culture run amok. If you disagree, destroy their career. "Maryland to investigate Derek Chauvin defense witness' time as state's chief medical examiner"by noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on April 25, 2021 at 6:42 pm
Dr. David Fowler testified Floyd's main cause of death was due to blockage of arteries, enlarged heart, drugs. As someone who watched the trial, I thought that Fowler was the most honest and accurate […]
- Biden wants a 43.4% Capital Gains Taxby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on April 24, 2021 at 7:51 pm
It will be over 55% if you live in NY, Calif. Inflation makes it worse, and can easily result in negative investment returns. Say inflation is 100% over 20 yrs & your house increases in price […]
- Fox News: Biden 'praying' Chauvin jury reaches 'right verdict,' calling case 'overwhelming' President offered support in Monday call with George Floyd familyby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on April 20, 2021 at 7:30 pm
Look at how the main stream media reacts differently to Trump making comments on the legal process versus Biden. From Fox News: As the nation awaits a verdict by the jury in the trial of former […]
- Politico: "In 2018, Diplomats Warned of Risky Coronavirus Experiments in a Wuhan Lab. No One Listened"by noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on March 22, 2021 at 2:10 am
More evidence that the Coronavirus came from a Wuhan lab. From Politico: On January 15, in its last days, President Donald Trump’s State Department put out a statement with serious claims about […]
- The Washington Post grossly misquotes Trump's conversation with the Georgia Secretary of Stateby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on March 16, 2021 at 10:39 pm
Washington Post admits it misquoted Trump's call to Georgia elections investigator when newly released recording revealed he DIDN'T urge her to 'find the fraud.' Trump DIDN'T say she'd be 'a national […]
- Democrats refuse to work with Republican members of Congress who questioned election, but did Republicans do that in 2017 and 2018?by noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on March 15, 2021 at 5:12 am
NBC News headline: "House Democrats draw the line: No bipartisan cooperation with Republicans who questioned the election" Freshman Rep. Jake Auchincloss, a Democrat, has begun turning to an […]
- Senator Joe Manchin is largely into symbolism about being a moderateby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on February 19, 2021 at 12:38 am
The 50-50 split in the Senate all depends on Manchin, but he is largely into symbolism about being a moderate. When his vote makes a difference he always votes with his party. Manchin makes all […]
- 131,000 people of the 220,000 deaths that were classified as Coronavirus deaths already had life ending diseasesby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on February 13, 2021 at 9:29 pm
The Coronavirus is rarely the actual cause of death among patients who are classified as Coronavirus deaths. Video from OAN is available here.
- Biden WH reportedly screening press secretary's briefing questionsby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on February 2, 2021 at 5:17 pm
From Fox News: A new, eyebrow-raising report suggests the White House communications team has attempted to screen questions for press secretary Jen Psaki in advance of daily briefings, as media […]
Firearms Policy Coalition
- BREAKING: FPC Condemns Proposed ATF Rule As Unlawful Attack on Right to Keep and Bear Armsby Firearms Policy Coalition on May 7, 2021 at 10:17 pm
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 7, 2021) — Today, the Department of Justice officially released a notice of proposed rulemaking announcing a new ATF rule which would, among other attacks on firearm owners, […]
- FPC Completes Briefing in Ninth Circuit Appeal Challenging California’s Age-Based Gun Banby Firearms Policy Coalition on May 5, 2021 at 12:17 am
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (May 4, 2021) — Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the completion of the supplemental briefing ordered by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Jones v. Bonta, […]
- Federal Judge Allows FPC Lawsuit Against California Handgun Roster Ban to Move Forwardby Firearms Policy Coalition on April 27, 2021 at 9:44 pm
SAN DIEGO, CA (April 27, 2021) — Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that Southern District of California Federal District Court Judge Dana M. Sabraw denied in part California’s […]
- FPC Files Reply Brief in Lawsuit Challenging Ventura County Gun Store Closures Caused By COVID-19 Ordersby Firearms Policy Coalition on April 26, 2021 at 11:00 pm
SAN FRANCISCO (April 26, 2021) — Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of a reply brief with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in McDougall v. County of Ventura, which […]
- Supreme Court Grants Cert Petition in FPC-Supported Case Challenging New York Carry Restrictionsby Firearms Policy Coalition on April 26, 2021 at 4:57 pm
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 26, 2021) — Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the grant of a petition for certiorari (review) in the FPC and Firearms Policy Foundation (FPF)-supported […]
- FPC Files First Appellate Brief in Effort to Intervene in Lawsuit Seeking to Force ATF to Expand Definition of “Firearm”by Firearms Policy Coalition on April 23, 2021 at 10:01 pm
NEW YORK, NY (April 23, 2021) — Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of its opening brief with the Second Circuit Court of Appeals in Syracuse v. BATFE, which is a federal […]
- Judgment Entered in FPC Right-to-Carry Lawsuit Following Settlement with City of Philadelphiaby Firearms Policy Coalition on April 23, 2021 at 6:58 pm
PHILADELPHIA, PA (April 23, 2021) — Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that Federal District Court Judge Michael M. Baylson has entered judgment in the FPC Second Amendment […]
- FPC and FPF Announce Disbursement of Funds Following Class Action Victory By Attorney Joshua Princeby Firearms Policy Coalition on April 23, 2021 at 5:32 pm
BECHTELSVILLE, PA (April 23, 2021) — Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) and Firearms Policy Foundation (FPF) announced that a disbursement of $60,937.95 was paid to Firearms Policy Foundation […]
- FPC Sues Tennessee in New Federal Lawsuit to Restore the Right to Carry Firearms for Adults Under Age 21by Firearms Policy Coalition on April 22, 2021 at 10:27 pm
KNOXVILLE, TN (April 22, 2021) — Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of a new federal Second Amendment lawsuit on behalf of itself and three individuals, challenging the […]
- FPC Files Opening Brief in Challenge to Maryland “Assault Weapons” Banby Firearms Policy Coalition on April 21, 2021 at 11:55 pm
RICHMOND, VA (April 21, 2021) — Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of its opening brief with the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in Bianchi v. Frosh, a federal lawsuit […]
The Truth About Guns
- Colorado Bill Would Mandate Disclosure of Firearms Ownership by Those Accused of Domestic Abuseby Dan Zimmerman on May 13, 2021 at 1:00 pm
“A person suffering abuse needs to be able to count on an effective mechanism for enforcing the law that removes firearms from an abusive partner,” [bill sponsor Rep. Monica] Duran said of the […]
- How Do You Off-Body Carry?by Dan Zimmerman on May 12, 2021 at 10:00 pm
Off-body carry — carrying a concealed gun in a a briefcase, backpack, purse, whatever — isn’t ideal. It usually makes it more difficult and slower to access your gun. Then there’s the fact […]
- FN Means More FDE – The Five-seveN and FN 503, Now in Tactical Peanut Butterby Staff Writer on May 12, 2021 at 7:00 pm
From FN America . . . Catering to the requests of shooting enthusiasts and FN brand fans alike, FN America, LLC is pleased to announce the release of new flat dark earth (FDE) offerings in both […]
- The Gun Control Industry Is Spending Bigly, But What Are They Buying?by TTAG Contributor on May 12, 2021 at 5:00 pm
By Larry Keane Gun control groups are spending not just big, but “bigly.” Open Secrets’ Krystal Hur reported that “Spending on gun control lobbying surged about 21 percent from January […]
- The NRA Reacts to Yesterday’s Bankruptcy Court Setbackby Dan Zimmerman on May 12, 2021 at 3:00 pm
Yesterday, a judge dismissed the National Rifle Association’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition, ruling that the Association filed it in bad faith. In his ruling Judge Harlin Hale let the NRA know […]
- NBER Finds Gun Buyback Programs Are Useless in Preventing Crime, Suicidesby Dan Zimmerman on May 12, 2021 at 1:00 pm
Gun buyback programs (GBPs), which use public funds to purchase civilians’ privately-owned firearms, aim to reduce gun violence. However, little is known about their effects on firearm-related […]
- Training and Competition: Doing The Wolverine 5Kby Josh Wayner on May 11, 2021 at 10:00 pm
A while back — probably five or six years ago — I remember first hearing about the Wolverine 5K Tactical Adventure Race and thought it would be cool to take part. Of course I was in substantially […]
- BREAKING: Bankruptcy Court Dismisses NRA’s Chapter 11 Petition, Rules It Was Filed in Bad Faithby Dan Zimmerman on May 11, 2021 at 7:29 pm
In a lengthy opinion, United States Bankruptcy Judge Harlin DeWayne Hale has dismissed the Chapter 11 petition filed by the National Rifle Association. The case was dismissed “without […]
- SIG SAUER Files P365 Magazine Patent Infringement Suit Against Springfield Armoryby Travis Pike on May 11, 2021 at 6:32 pm
SIG Sauer announced today they are suing Springfield Armory alleging patent infringement on the P365 magazine design. I remembered the announcement of the new P365 like it was yesterday and was left […]
- The Gun That Never Went On Duty: AMT’s On Duty Pistolby Luis Valdes on May 11, 2021 at 6:00 pm
Arcadia Machine & Tool was a company made famous by the hit 1980s sci-fi action/horror film, Terminator. AMT was founded in 1977 in Irwindale, California and making their claim to fame by […]