Gun Training
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- Buy A Rossi Rifle, Get A Free Revolverby Zac K on November 5, 2024 at 7:00 pm
If you’re a lover of old oater movies or vintage deer camp lore, then you just might be a big fan of lever-action rifles. What’s even better than a new lever gun? How about a free revolver to go […]
- New Factory For Hydra Weaponryby Zac K on November 5, 2024 at 6:00 pm
Been to the Hydra Weaponry website lately? If so, you might notice some out-of-stock notices, but that should start changing soon. The Maine-based firearms maker has just announced an expansion to […]
- Century BFT74 And BFT556: USA-Made Small-Bore AKby Zac K on November 5, 2024 at 4:00 pm
Got Kalashnikov? If you want an AK-pattern rifle but want it made in the USA, dadgummit, then Century Arms has what you’re looking for. They’ve just expanded their US-built AK lineup to include […]
- Walther Arms Announces New Promo Dealsby Daniel Y on November 5, 2024 at 2:00 pm
Walther has two new consumer promotions for pistol buyers. One includes a red dot with purchase of a PDP, the other offers free ammo with rimfire pistols. As with any promotional deal there are terms […]
- Ten Weird Guns You Can Buy Todayby Zac K on November 5, 2024 at 1:00 am
Tired of the same-old, same-old Glock/Remington 870/AR-15/Remington 700 formula? Want something different? We’ve got a list of weird guns for you to … diversify … the contents of your gun safe, […]
- POTD: Noveske Rifleworks 6mm ARC Batwingby Eric B on November 5, 2024 at 12:30 am
Have you shot the 6mm ARC yet? I have and I think it’s a great caliber and (without looking at the price per cartridge) I’d love to have one. Voila and here we have the new Batwing from Noveske […]
- The Rimfire Report: An (Almost) 100% Aftermarket 10/22by Luke C. on November 5, 2024 at 12:00 am
Hello and welcome back to another edition of The Rimfire Report! This ongoing series is all about the rimfire firearm world and all of its different types of guns, ammo, shooting sports, and history! […]
- NordArm Introduces Their GEN 3 Blank Firing Adapter for M2 Browningby Matthew Moss on November 4, 2024 at 7:00 pm
Estonia’s NordArm launched a blank firing adapter for the .50 cal M2 Browning back in 2021 , they have now announced the introduction of an improved GEN 3 version of the adapter. The latest […]
- Heritage Badlander Field Models, For Old-School Huntingby Zac K on November 4, 2024 at 6:00 pm
Heritage is doubling down on its Badlander double gun lineup, bringing out a new version aimed at the hunting market. The Badlander Field series just debuted in time for late-season wing shooting. […]
- Top FIVE 3D Printed Guns ft. Print Shoot Repeat!by James Reeves on November 4, 2024 at 3:00 pm
In this video, James Reeves teams up with Print Shoot Repeat @PrintShootRepeat to dive into the world of 3DP. We count down his top 5 picks, and I give my take on just how practical and […]
Greg Ellifritz / Active Response Training
- “They say…”by Greg Ellifritz on November 5, 2024 at 12:00 pm
It was a sunny autumn afternoon. A woman called police to report a “suspicious person” in a city park. Cops arrive and the woman points out this “suspicious” man. He was simply sitting on […]
- Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 1, 2024by Greg Ellifritz on November 1, 2024 at 10:51 am
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. With the upcoming presidential election, the current worldwide military conflicts, and […]
- Free Books- Part 307by Greg Ellifritz on October 31, 2024 at 3:13 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 […]
- Training Students with Physical Disabilitiesby Greg Ellifritz on October 30, 2024 at 10:58 am
Back in 2019, I got this interesting question from a Facebook reader: “Greg, have you found any good sources of alternative techniques when overcoming physical disabilities? I have reduced […]
- Weekend Knowledge Dump- October 25, 2024by Greg Ellifritz on October 25, 2024 at 10:38 am
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. With the upcoming presidential election, the current worldwide military conflicts, and […]
- Institutional Memoryby Greg Ellifritz on October 23, 2024 at 11:27 am
Written by: Greg Ellifritz My friend and mentor Ed Lovette recently passed away. Ed was a CIA paramilitary officer who worked undercover for many years in Africa and South America carrying […]
- Weekend Knowledge Dump- October 18, 2024by Greg Ellifritz on October 18, 2024 at 10:07 am
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. With the upcoming presidential election, the current worldwide military conflicts, and […]
- Free Books- Part 306by Greg Ellifritz on October 17, 2024 at 3:52 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 […]
- Cancer Update and 2025 Class Schedulingby Greg Ellifritz on October 16, 2024 at 5:20 am
Most of you who have been reading my blog for awhile are aware that I have prostate cancer. For those who are unfamiliar with my medical issues, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer early in 2020 […]
- Weekend Knowledge Dump- October 11, 2024by Greg Ellifritz on October 11, 2024 at 9:40 am
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. With the upcoming presidential election, the current worldwide military conflicts, and […]
American Rifleman
- Wringing Out The KelTec SUB2000 GEN3 Folding PCCon November 4, 2024 at 1:00 pm
With a rotating fore-end assembly, Kellgren's latest SUB2000 positively advances the design yet retains the classic appeal of the brand's legendary pistol-caliber carbine.
- The Armed Citizen® Nov. 4, 2024on November 4, 2024 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.
- Suppressor Sales Setting Recordson November 3, 2024 at 1:00 pm
Nearly 2.2 million suppressors were purchased by law-abiding citizens from May 2021 through July 2024, according to figures compiled by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF).
- Preview: Underdog Glasseson November 3, 2024 at 12:00 pm
Sunglasses are often misplaced, forgotten and lost, so Underdog resolves such dilemmas with its clip-on lenses.
- New For 2024: Century Arms BFT74 & BFT556on November 2, 2024 at 1:00 pm
Century Arms expanded its AK-style BFT rifle line in 2024 with two new models chambered for 5.56 NATO and 5.45x39 mm, respectively.
- Preview: Armaspec SRS AR-15 Kiton November 2, 2024 at 12:00 pm
This Armaspec upgrade to the AR-15’s standard buffer and spring includes a trio of interchangeable buffer weights that allow the user to tune it to his or her rifle/load.
- Gun Of The Week: Davidson’s Exclusive KelTec KS7on November 1, 2024 at 1:00 pm
Join American Rifleman staff on the range this week with a unique version of KelTec's KS7 bullpup shotgun.
- The Armed Citizen® Nov. 1, 2024on November 1, 2024 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.
- Hydra Weaponry Expands To New Facilityon October 31, 2024 at 12:00 pm
Hydra Weaponry—the designer and manufacturer of the modular Marck-15 Hydra Weapon System and Maine’s largest firearm employer—has expanded into a larger facility.
- Review: Bushmaster M4A2 Patrolman's Carbineon October 31, 2024 at 12:00 pm
The M4A2 Patrolman’s Carbine from Bushmaster Firearms is the first in a line of AR-15s designed to bring back the standard, carbine-length firearms that have long been a staple of American shooting […]
Michael Seekings / Shooting Performance
- Effective Practical Shooting Fitness Programming by Mike Seeklanderby michael seeklander on August 31, 2024 at 9:24 pm
(Practical (Shooting) Fitness Programming) By: Mike Seeklander Key Concepts First, let me start by saying that I am not a current, certified fitness trainer or coach. I have been in the past, but do […]
- Carry Optics – Time to Find the Dot! by michael seeklander on June 22, 2024 at 9:43 pm
Set up and training with your first carry optic handgun. A repost from the Tactical Journal. So you have decided to put an optic on that pistol and try the new carry optics divisions in IDPA and […]
- 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 […]
Precision Rifle Blog
- Best Powder Scale – What The Pros Useby Cal on November 1, 2024 at 3:03 pm
Precision rifle pros don’t leave anything to chance when it comes to weighing powder charges for their match ammo. This article reveals the top choice among pros, plus alternative scales and setups […]
- Best Reloading Presses & Dies – What The Pros Useby Cal on October 27, 2024 at 9:18 pm
Ever wondered what goes into creating the most accurate match ammo for the nation’s top 200 shooters? In this post, we reveal the reloading presses and dies the PRS elite trust most, sharing […]
- Best Shooting Bags – What The Pros Useby Cal on October 11, 2024 at 10:38 pm
The evolution of shooting bags has reshaped long-range precision shooting, and the latest pro insights reveal why. From innovative new types of fills for stability to bags tailored for different […]
- Best Rifle Bipod – What The Pros Useby Cal on September 27, 2024 at 10:18 pm
Ever wondered how pros hit those tiny targets with pinpoint precision? The game has changed, and bipods have become the secret to success. Find out which bipods are topping the charts and why even […]
- 2024 Suppressor Summit: Hard Data To Compare 250+ Suppresors!by Cal on September 14, 2024 at 1:32 pm
Ever wondered which suppressors truly perform the best? At the 2024 Suppressor Summit, 1700 rounds were fired and over 250 suppressors tested, and the data is now public! Gain insight from exclusive […]
- War Of 1812 Extended Long Range Matchby Cal on September 8, 2024 at 8:32 pm
Looking for a match that pushes your long-range shooting to the limit? The War of 1812 ELR Match this October in Texas offers just that— distances up to 1850 yards, fewer caliber restrictions, […]
- Best Suppressor – What The Pros Useby Cal on August 25, 2024 at 8:44 pm
Which suppressors do the top-ranked Precision Rifle Series shooters trust? This in-depth look reveals the brands and models that dominate, as well as emerging trends in suppressor size and […]
- Best Muzzle Brake – What The Pros Useby Cal on August 11, 2024 at 11:42 pm
The latest Precision Rifle Series gear breakdown is here! Discover the top muzzle brake choices of the nation’s best shooters and learn why one brand has taken the lead. Plus, we explore the stance […]
- Suppressor vs. Muzzle Brake – What The Pros Useby Cal on July 31, 2024 at 8:20 pm
Are muzzle brakes better than suppressors for top-tier shooters? We surveyed the best in the Precision Rifle Series to find out. Explore their preferences, discover innovative new hybrid products, […]
- Best Scope Mount – What The Pros Useby Cal on June 22, 2024 at 9:47 pm
Discover the top scope mounts and rings used by the elite shooters in the Precision Rifle Series. Learn why pros don't cut corners on this crucial component and see which brands dominate the field. […]
Ruger Firearms
- Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Diluted Earnings of 28¢ Per Share and Declares Quarterly Dividend of 11¢ Per Shareon October 30, 2024 at 9:05 pm
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) announced today that for the third quarter of 2024, net sales were $122.3 million and diluted earnings were 28¢ per share. For the corresponding period […]
- Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. To Report Third Quarter Results And File Quarterly Report On Form 10-Q On Wednesday, October 30on October 29, 2024 at 9:05 pm
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR) will file its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q on October 30, 2024, after the close of the stock market. On Thursday, October 31, 2024, Sturm, Ruger will […]
- Ruger SR1911 "Street Edition" Serieson October 25, 2024 at 10:00 am
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is excited to introduce the SR1911 "Street Edition" series. This series of five engraved models of the SR1911® pistol celebrates Ruger’s rich […]
- Ruger Honored with Multiple Awards at the NASGW Expoon October 21, 2024 at 1:00 pm
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is proud to announce that it has been honored with multiple awards by the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW). Ruger® Firearms was […]
- Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. To Report Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results On Wednesday, October 30on October 16, 2024 at 9:05 pm
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR) will announce its financial results for the third quarter 2024 and file its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, after the close […]
- Team Ruger Dominates the Competition So Far in 2024on September 25, 2024 at 11:00 am
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is pleased to share that Team Ruger has dominated competitions so far this year, achieving numerous top finishes competing with their rugged, reliable […]
- Ruger Introduces Seventh Edition of Ruger Collector's Series VOTE 2024 10/22on September 23, 2024 at 11:00 am
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is proud to introduce the Seventh Edition of the Ruger® Collector's Series - the Vote 2024 10/22® Carbine. Accompanied by unique collector's […]
- Introducing the Ruger LC Carbine Now in 10mm Autoon September 9, 2024 at 11:00 am
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is excited to introduce the Ruger® LC Carbine™ chambered in 10mm Auto. This lightweight carbine features a 16.25" threaded barrel, adjustable folding […]
- Ruger Continues Its 75th Anniversary Celebration with Two New Commemorative 10/22son August 28, 2024 at 11:00 am
In celebration of its 75th anniversary, Ruger's Newport, New Hampshire manufacturing facility offers two new 75th Anniversary models of the 10/22 rimfire sporter now available with satin black alloy […]
- Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Diluted Earnings of 47¢ Per Share and Declares Quarterly Dividend of 19¢ Per Shareon July 31, 2024 at 9:05 pm
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) announced today that for the second quarter of 2024, net sales were $130.8 million and diluted earnings were 47¢ per share. For the corresponding period […]
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 ]=-
- 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 […]
- “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 […]
- 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 Ambiguity Zone, Part 3: Information is power, but not if it’s ignoredby Grant Cunningham on September 27, 2019 at 11:58 am
When things are ambiguous, correctly processing all relevant information becomes critical.
The Art of Manliness
- Podcast #1,035: A Bible for Heroes — The Influential Book Read By History’s Eminent Menon November 4, 2024 at 3:23 pm
In 18th century America, this book was second in popularity only to the Bible. It was a favorite of many thinkers and leaders throughout history, including Emerson, Napoleon, Machiavelli, […]
- Skill of the Week: Treat a Gunshot Woundon November 3, 2024 at 2:26 pm
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — having the breadth of skills, the savoir-faire, to handle any situation you find yourself […]
- Odds & Ends: November 1, 2024on November 1, 2024 at 3:01 pm
Philosopher of the Heart: The Restless Life of Søren Kierkegaard by Clare Carlisle. If you've been following the site long enough, you'll know that Kierkegaard is one of my favorite philosophers. […]
- The 4 Best Protein Barson October 31, 2024 at 3:43 pm
You know that getting sufficient protein in your diet is essential, as this macronutrient provides the building blocks for muscle, tissue repair, enzyme and hormone production, and overall cell […]
- How to Escape a Straitjacket Like Houdinion October 31, 2024 at 1:35 pm
There are few more potent symbols of confinement than the straitjacket. And few more potent symbols of liberation than escaping from one. Which is why doing so was one of the most thrilling […]
- Podcast #1,034: Are You a Thrill Seeker or a Chill Seeker?on October 30, 2024 at 1:39 pm
This episode starts off a little differently than others — with a short quiz, something called the Brief Sensation-Seeking Scale, which will tell you whether you're what psychologists call a high […]
- Is It Possible to Record Ghost Voices? What My Experiments With a Boombox and Cat Toys Revealedon October 29, 2024 at 4:37 pm
I’m in my office holding a boombox with the wrapper of a Maxell cassette tape at my feet. I’m doing something I haven’t done in 30 years: recording the radio. Specifically, the static from an […]
- Podcast #1,033: Ouch! That Stings! Why Rejection Hurts So Much (And How to Deal With It)on October 28, 2024 at 2:35 pm
“Nothing takes the taste out of peanut butter quite like unrequited love,” Charlie Brown once said. Indeed, being spurned by one's crush, or, for that matter, by a friend or potential employer, […]
Gun Culture
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NRA
- NRA Files Official Protest to Bears Ears Shooting Closureon November 4, 2024 at 6:48 pm
On Friday, NRA-ILA and other sportsmen’s groups filed a formal protest against the Biden-Harris administration’s plan to close recreational shooting access to 1.3 million acres in the Bears Ears […]
- The Choice is Clear: OPPOSE Kamala Harris and Her Extreme Anti-Gun Recordon November 4, 2024 at 6:36 pm
Kamala Harris has made it an easy choice for gun owners on November 5.
- Kamala Harris’s 2020 Running Mate Calls Trump Supporters “Garbage”on November 4, 2024 at 6:11 pm
America hasn’t heard much from Joe Biden recently. You remember … Joe Biden?
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
- Keynote Address: The Agony (and Ecstasy) of Liberal Gun Ownershipby David Yamane on October 30, 2024 at 5:44 pm
Earlier I posted about “Liminal Gun Ownership,” a key idea I discussed in my keynote address at the Liberal Gun Club National Meeting in Las Vegas this month. A complete recording of that keynote […]
- Two Liminal Guys Walk Into a Liminal Space in Las Vegas (Not the Setup to a Joke)by David Yamane on October 28, 2024 at 1:00 pm
There is no one in the gun space I respect more than Michael Sodini, founder and CEO of Walk the Talk America.* For those who don’t know, Walk the Talk America (WTTA) is a gun-friendly non-profit […]
- Having One Foot Inside Gun Culture and One Foot Outside It Memeifiedby David Yamane on October 27, 2024 at 12:45 pm
Yesterday I answered a friend’s question about being a gun owner and voting for candidates from the political party in America that seeks to restrict the right to keep and bear arms. This is part […]
- How Can Liberal Gun Owners Vote for Democrats?by David Yamane on October 26, 2024 at 12:18 pm
Preface: Followers of my work should know a couple of things about me and politics. First, I see myself ideologically as a liberal. It’s in the subtitle of Gun Curious after all! Second, I don’t […]
- Liminal Gun Ownershipby David Yamane on October 25, 2024 at 1:33 pm
Last week I had the pleasure of attending the LGC National Meeting for the first time. The “L” in LGC stands for “Liberal,” but as I argued in my keynote address to the group, it could just […]
- Final Stretch of Gun Curious Appearances?by David Yamane on October 7, 2024 at 10:01 am
I am up early this morning traveling to Wilmington, Delaware to talk about American gun culture and Gun Curious: A Liberal Professor’s Surprising Journey Inside America’s Gun Culture. Unless it […]
- Could Kamala Harris Lose the Election Because of the Gun Topic ?by David Yamane on October 4, 2024 at 10:31 am
I have generally had good experiences working with journalists interested in guns in America. Certainly most work within the dominant narrative of gun-pathology, but I usually feel I have added […]
- Free Public Webinar on Ten Essential Observations on Guns in America – Full Set of 7 Recordingsby David Yamane on October 2, 2024 at 11:43 am
This past spring, I offered a free public webinar version of my Sociology of Guns seminar at Wake Forest University. This post contains links to full recordings (presentation plus Q&A) of all […]
- “Even though I was nervous while shooting, I never felt in danger” (Fall 2024 Student Range Visit Reflection #7)by David Yamane on October 1, 2024 at 1:00 pm
This is the seventh of several student gun range field trip reflection essays from my fall 2024 Sociology of Guns seminar. The assignment to which students are responding can be found here. I am […]
- Collected Posts on Sociology of Guns Seminarby David Yamane on September 30, 2024 at 12:26 pm
Updated: 9/30/24 In Fall 2024, I am teaching my “Sociology of Guns” seminar at Wake Forest University for the tenth consecutive academic year, dating back to the fall of 2015. A PDF of the course […]
Reason.com
- Today in Supreme Court History: November 5, 1917by Josh Blackman on November 5, 2024 at 12:00 pm
11/5/1917: Buchanan v. Warley decided. The post Today in Supreme Court History: November 5, 1917 appeared first on Reason.com.
- Who's Gary Johnson Voting For?by Ben Birnbaum on November 5, 2024 at 12:00 pm
The two-time Libertarian Party presidential nominee shares his thoughts on Chase Oliver and the election.
- Jane Coaston on Democrats, Republicans, and Freedomby Zach Weissmueller on November 5, 2024 at 11:00 am
"It is very smart to be the people who are like, 'We are normal moms and dads who love football, freedom, and faith, and we want to keep your freedoms intact,' " the New York Times contributor tells […]
- Brickbat: Burning Upby Charles Oliver on November 5, 2024 at 9:00 am
Michael Kenyon has sued the Phoenix Police Department after officers held him on hot asphalt for several minutes in July… The post Brickbat: Burning Up appeared first on Reason.com.
- The FBI Wrongly Raided This Family's Home. A Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Wants the Supreme Court To Step In.by Billy Binion on November 4, 2024 at 10:34 pm
A federal court denied them the right to sue—despite Congress enacting a law five decades ago specifically for situations like this one.
- Monday Open Threadby Eugene Volokh on November 4, 2024 at 10:06 pm
What's on your mind?
- Rational Egoist Interview on the Election and Voting for a Lesser Evilby Ilya Somin on November 4, 2024 at 8:10 pm
Podcaster Michael Liebowitz interviewed me on why Kamala Harris is a lesser evil than Trump, and the more general issue of the logic of voting for a lesser evil.
- Final Published Version of "The Constitutional Case Against Exclusionary Zoning" Now Availableby Ilya Somin on November 4, 2024 at 7:54 pm
In this Texas Law Review article, Josh Braver and I argue that most exclusionary zoning violates the Takings Clause of the Fifth Amendment.
- Cop Who Fired Blindly Into Breonna Taylor's Home Is Convicted of Violating Her Constitutional Rightsby Jacob Sullum on November 4, 2024 at 7:45 pm
Former Louisville detective Brett Hankison is one of four officers who faced federal charges after a deadly 2020 drug raid.
- Don't Blame Me for Not Voting for Your Unbelievably Rotten Candidateby Nick Gillespie on November 4, 2024 at 7:30 pm
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are polling terribly because they are terrible people representing terrible parties.
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
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- 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
- Savannah, Georgia Drops Prosecution of Gun Owner Following FPC-Backed Defense Actionby Firearms Policy Coalition on November 1, 2024 at 3:45 pm
SAVANNAH, GA (November 1, 2024) – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that charges have been dropped against its member, Mr. Deacon Morris, following an FPC-backed defense against the […]
- FPC Files New Lawsuit Challenging Texas Gun Carry Bansby Firearms Policy Coalition on October 29, 2024 at 11:24 pm
FORT WORTH, TX (October 29, 2024) – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that it has filed a new Second Amendment lawsuit challenging laws prohibiting individuals from carrying firearms […]
- FPC Wrapping Up Illinois “Assault Weapon” and Magazine Ban Trialby Firearms Policy Coalition on October 22, 2024 at 5:40 pm
EAST ST. LOUIS, IL (October 22, 2024) – Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) today announced that it has filed proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law in Harrel v. Raoul, FPC’s case […]
- FPC Moves to End Post Office Gun Banby Firearms Policy Coalition on October 22, 2024 at 4:18 pm
FORT WORTH, TX (October 22, 2024) – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that it has filed a motion for summary judgment in FPC v. Garland, its lawsuit challenging federal gun control […]
- FPC Files Final Brief in Cook County “Assault Weapons” Ban Appealby Firearms Policy Coalition on October 21, 2024 at 8:33 pm
CHICAGO (October 21, 2024) – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of its final reply brief with the Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in Viramontes v. Cook County, […]
- FPC WIN: Federal Judge Blocks New York Carry Banby Firearms Policy Coalition on October 10, 2024 at 9:32 pm
BUFFALO, N.Y. (October 10, 2024) – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that the United States District Court for the Western District of New York has granted partial summary judgment […]
- FPC Strikes to End New Jersey’s “1-in-30” Firearm Ban Following Victory Over Californiaby Firearms Policy Coalition on September 27, 2024 at 5:19 pm
TRENTON, N.J. (September 27, 2024) – Following its victory ending California’s “1-in-30” firearm purchase ban, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that it has filed a new federal […]
- FPC, NRA Team Up on Second Amendment Brief in Ninth Circuit Appeal Challenging Federal Gun Banby Firearms Policy Coalition on September 26, 2024 at 11:07 pm
SAN FRANCISCO (September 26, 2024) – On September 24, 2024, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) and the National Rifle Association (NRA) filed a joint brief with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in […]
- FPC Brief Explains Why the Federal Post Office Gun Ban is Unconstitutionalby Firearms Policy Coalition on September 26, 2024 at 2:38 pm
ATLANTA (September 26, 2024) – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that it has filed a brief with the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals in a criminal case about carry on U.S. Post […]
- FPC Concludes Briefing in California Firearm Waiting Period Ban Lawsuitby Firearms Policy Coalition on September 20, 2024 at 8:47 pm
SAN DIEGO (September 20, 2024) – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that lawyers for the organization have filed a reply brief with the Southern District of California in support of […]
The Truth About Guns
- Gun Owners, Remember to Vote Todayby TTAG Contributor on November 5, 2024 at 11:30 am
It’s not like anyone over the age of four in America isn’t already painfully aware that today is voting day, but we’re still gong to add our reminder to the chorus of calls to vote because this […]
- Decision 2024: The Choice is Clear, Gun Owners Must Oppose Kamala Harris and Her Extreme Anti-Gun Agendaby TTAG Contributor on November 4, 2024 at 11:00 pm
Kamala Harris has made it an easy choice for gun owners on November 5. Harris has a decades-long track record of attacking the Second Amendment and supporting gun bans and gun confiscation. Harris is […]
- Why Gun Owners Can’t Sit Out This Electionby Mark Chesnut on November 4, 2024 at 8:52 pm
With election day on the horizon, early voting participation and the latest polling show the presidential election between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris as a […]
- The Banish Backcountry Suppressor Reviewby Brent Spicer on November 4, 2024 at 6:31 pm
For hunters, equipment plays a pivotal role in ensuring a successful and enjoyable experience. The two most important factors for picking a suppressor for a backcountry hunt are sound suppression and […]
- 9mm Vs. 10mm: Self-Defense Battle In New Hampshire Parking Lotby Mark Chesnut on November 4, 2024 at 3:30 pm
A fatal shooting in a Bartlett, New Hampshire, parking lot pitting a man with a 9mm pistol versus a victim with a 10mm has been ruled a case of self-defense by the state attorney general. According […]
- Ohio City Drops Park Gun Ban Thanks To Alert Citizenby Mark Chesnut on November 4, 2024 at 1:54 pm
Chalk up another win for state firearms preemption laws that ban municipalities from imposing more restrictive gun laws than those set by the state. Until last week, the Canton, Ohio, Park Commission […]
- Foxtrot Mike and KAK Suppressed .45 ACP Buildby Tim Stetzer on November 3, 2024 at 5:36 pm
Not long ago I picked up a Foxtrot Mike MIKE-45 lower for use in a 10mm build. Foxtrot Mike doesn’t really market them for 10mm but when I reached out to them they said it should work, but that […]
- Texas AG, Fairgoers Sue Over State Fair Carry Banby Mark Chesnut on November 3, 2024 at 2:42 pm
Even though the Texas State Fair is over for this year, the ongoing saga of the carry ban instituted by the fair board for the 2024 fair is still heating up. On October 29, Texas Attorney General Ken […]
- New Podcast, Built to Survive, Launchesby TTAG Contributor on November 2, 2024 at 4:00 pm
Gun owners looking for a fresh perspective on survival skills and the defensive mindset may find inspiration in a new podcast, Built to Survive, from 1791 Outdoor Lifestyle Group. Known for their […]
- Ballistics for Dummies: A Beginner’s Guide to Bullet Flightby Scott Witner on November 2, 2024 at 12:30 pm
When a shooter pulls the trigger, a series of events sets the bullet on its path toward the target. While shooting may seem straightforward, the science behind how a bullet travels is far more […]