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Daily Bulletin17 Jun 2013 | 10:01 am -
Supreme Court: You Must Invoke Your Right to STFU
The Truth About Guns18 Jun 2013 | 5:00 pmClick here to view the embedded video. In the video above, the non-attorney spokesman advises citizens that “you can simply remain silent” during police questioning. Not anymore you can’t. “In a 5-4 ruling on Salinas v. Texas in which the conservative members of the Court and Anthony Kennedy determined that if you remain silent before police read your Miranda rights, that silence can and will be held against you,” as Alexander Abad-Santos at theatlanticwire.com reports. And that means “if you’re ever in any trouble with police and want to keep your… -
This is What Happens to a Disarmed Populace: NY After Sandy Edition
The Truth About Guns18 Jun 2013 | 3:00 pm“They swooped in like vultures over just a few weeks, stealing brand new copper pipes, or sometimes contractor’s tools, from homeowners struggling to make their houses livable after Hurricane Sandy,” silive.com reports. “The head of the Mid-Island’s 122nd Precinct said he’s dedicating 10 patrol cars to neighborhoods along the East Shore where Sandy hit the hardest.” I guess the Chief understands the deterrent effect of an armed response. Just like local residents. “The move came in response to a pattern of break-ins in Ocean Breeze and Midland… -
Backfiring
SayUncle17 Jun 2013 | 4:58 pmSo, those states that hurriedly passed anti-gun laws right after Newtown instead of having a nice big cup of cool your shit juice are maybe losing gun companies to Texas. Shocker. -
Open Carry
SayUncle17 Jun 2013 | 4:59 pmSo, MAIG has this bus tour that no one ever heard of. Some folks open carrying went to a stop and had the cops called on them. And nothing happened. The open carriers were, of course, in the right.
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Daily Digest: Is Anyone Surprised? Edition
18 Jun 2013 | 8:00 pmThe California senate has approved a bill that requires background checks and a $50 fee to purchase ammo. Senator Tom Berryhill objected: “SB 53 will do nothing to stop criminals from purchasing ammunition… These restrictions – like most of the gun legislation we are seeing here today – won’t do a thing to stop crime. They will only hurt the law abiding citizens like hunters and sportsmen who, for the record, contribute millions to the state’s economy.” But none of that matters in The People’s Republic of California as they continue to jockey for position… -
Dog the Bounty Hunter Supports The Second Amendment But . . .
18 Jun 2013 | 7:00 pmClick here to view the embedded video. In biology, “mimicry” is “the similarity of one species to another which protects one or both.” Wikipedia also reminds us that “Mimicry is in most cases advantageous to the mimic and harmful to the receiver, but may increase, reduce or have no effect on the fitness of the model depending on the situation.” When it come to the fight for gun rights, gun grabbers who pretend to be Second Amendment supporters hurt actual Second Amendment supporters by opening the door to civilian disarmament. To wit: Dog The Bounty… -
Supreme Court: You Must Invoke Your Right to STFU
18 Jun 2013 | 5:00 pmClick here to view the embedded video. In the video above, the non-attorney spokesman advises citizens that “you can simply remain silent” during police questioning. Not anymore you can’t. “In a 5-4 ruling on Salinas v. Texas in which the conservative members of the Court and Anthony Kennedy determined that if you remain silent before police read your Miranda rights, that silence can and will be held against you,” as Alexander Abad-Santos at theatlanticwire.com reports. And that means “if you’re ever in any trouble with police and want to keep your… -
FBI Nixes NICS in MD
18 Jun 2013 | 4:00 pmBelow: the latest communication from the FBI to Maryland Guns Dealers (FF) courtesy delegatemike.com Sent: Friday, June 14, 2013 5:37 PM Subject: Maryland Handgun Checks Dear Maryland Federal Firearms Licensee, Per Title 28, Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter 1, Part 25, Sections 25.5(a), 25.8(g)(3) and 25.8(i), the FBI is responsible for maintaining data integrity, proper use and security of the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). This includes quality control measures such as periodic internal audits. Two days ago, the NICS discovered federal hand gun consignment… -
This is What Happens to a Disarmed Populace: NY After Sandy Edition
18 Jun 2013 | 3:00 pm“They swooped in like vultures over just a few weeks, stealing brand new copper pipes, or sometimes contractor’s tools, from homeowners struggling to make their houses livable after Hurricane Sandy,” silive.com reports. “The head of the Mid-Island’s 122nd Precinct said he’s dedicating 10 patrol cars to neighborhoods along the East Shore where Sandy hit the hardest.” I guess the Chief understands the deterrent effect of an armed response. Just like local residents. “The move came in response to a pattern of break-ins in Ocean Breeze and Midland…
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Houston: NRA 2013 Annual Meeting and Exhibits – Photo View
25 May 2013 | 3:23 amPhotographs from Houston Texas: NRA 2013 Annual Meeting and Exhibits ( photos taken with Samsung camera) -
Bar Stool Discussion LIVE – 062
24 May 2013 | 7:18 pmCome And See The (NRAAM) Show!: Streamed Live! 05/15/13: WelcomeBackMyFriendsToTheShowThatNeverEnds… LadiesandGentlemen: The Bar Stool Discussion! Mark flies back from the Houston NRA Annual Meeting full of tales of crowds, speeches, celebrities, acres of exhibits, and guns! While Doc continues his running battle with TalkShoe; Mark brings the pretty, and introduces his wife, Rosemary Vandenberg to the BSD barflies. Not only does Rose shoot, but she buys Mark guns!!! That, my friends, is the very definition of a Keeper! The NRAAM kicks-off with a video of Texas Gov Rick Perry… -
Bar Stool Discussion LIVE – 060
26 Feb 2013 | 3:54 pmRicochet: BSD #60 Streamed Live! 02/20/13: Richard Feldman, author of Ricochet: Confessions of a Gun Lobbyist, former NRA executive, Presidential advisor, and head of the newly formed Independent Firearm Owners Association, joins the BSD for a spirited discussion on the current gun rights issues. Feldman proves to be an engaging source of humor and experience. During the News of the Weird: In a tour de force of arrogance and senility, Slo-Joe Biden recommends women fire a McLatchy or two from a double-barreled shotgun if threatened by assailants. Also, rabid wheelgunner Doc Wesson announces… -
Bar Stool Discussion LIVE – 059
19 Feb 2013 | 4:35 pmDefending The Right: BSD #59 Streamed Live! 02/06/13: Bruce Willis’ support of the 2nd Amendment and the Bill of Rights sets the tone for this BSD. Throughout the nation, gun-rights supporters are beginning to push back the onslaught of anti-gun legislation. Mark and Doc bring the gun talk, along with clips of Uncle Ted Nugent serially embarrassing CNN drone Piers Morgan, Ted Cruz challenging Senatorial Harpy DiFi to explain what‘s so eeeevil about a $10 plastic pistol grip?, and Slo-Joe Biden admitting that the proposed gun laws will do nothing to stop massacres. We’re in the fight of… -
Bar Stool Discussion LIVE – 058
3 Feb 2013 | 11:10 amSHOT The Bolt: BSD #58 Streamed Live! 01/23/13: An exhausted Mark staggers back from the 2013 Las Vegas SHOT Show brimming with stories of guns, drinks, tats, and evil companions like Grant Cunningham, Kathy Jackson, Richard Feldman, and Paul Barrett. Not everything stays in Vegas as Paul follows Mark back to the BSD with his newly updated Glock paperback. During his third BSD appearance, Paul describes the latest Glock family and company follies, his SHOT Show experiences, and his analysis of the coming gun-control battle. The…
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NRA Field Reps head to Colorado for summer meetings
18 Jun 2013 | 3:59 pmFriends of NRA reviews banquet season progress and prepares for second half of 2013 Fairfax, Virginia - The Friends of NRA program is a large family of individuals dedicated to preserving our country's shooting sports heritage. This past week we finished highlighting the Volunteers of the Year; the best of the best among the thousands who donate their time to the organization each year. There's another group within the program that is integral to its success. NRA's Field Representatives works tirelessly year round to make sure all 1,100 events run smoothly and grants go to deserving… -
South Dakota puts finishing touches on Deer Season, starts on Antelope Season
18 Jun 2013 | 1:13 pmFrom the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Commission - Deer Hunting Seasons Finalized, South Dakota Antelope Hunting Season Proposed DEER HUNTING SEASONS FINALIZED Pierre, South Dakota - The Game, Fish and Parks Commission has finalized all 2013 South Dakota deer hunting seasons. The online application process for the hunting seasons will open in mid-June. A new paper application including all deer seasons will be available later this month. Deadline dates for submission of applications will vary and are specified within the application. East River Deer season dates are Nov. 23-Dec. 8 for… -
Arkansas teens finish rifle, safety and sporting clay stage at State Championships
18 Jun 2013 | 9:08 amNRA's Arkansas Youth Hunter Education Challenge championships come down to rabbits and safety trail We've been following the progress of Benton County's 4-H team at the 2013 Arkansas State YHEC Championships. With his final report on the action, here is Benton County Coach Stuart Sage. Little Rock, Arkansas - The final days of Arkansas' NRA Youth Hunter Education Challenge State Championships started with Wildlife Identification (humbling to most) and ended on the range. While I'd like to say that all teams did well, the truth, as everyone who has ever been on the range knows, is that some… -
Colt .38 Special made for Army, Bankers and Postal Workers
17 Jun 2013 | 2:52 pm1920s era snubnose, Colt Banker's Special, available in three calibers Fairfax, Virginia - Sometimes you get caught on a tangent. Listen to nothing but Nirvana, playing Angry Birds non-stop or a week-long pizza binge. It can happen in any facet of life. If you're a gun collector, for example, you might start focusing on a particular make or model. Over the next few weeks, you'll see such a tangent on Curator's Corner. "The snubbies, the belly guns, the 2-inchers," proclaimed Philip Schreier, Senior Curator for the National Firearms Museum. Kicking off the obsession is the Colt Banker's… -
Get your summertime Conceal Carry solutions at NRAstore.com
17 Jun 2013 | 7:52 amHolster options when the weather turns warm and the clothing become lighter NRA Store's Dirk Grove returns from Father's Day weekend with three solutions for those summertime conceal carry issues Fairfax, Virginia - The warmest days of the year are approaching. And that means some creative thinking is in order, if you’re going to carry a concealed handgun. If you work in an air-conditioned office, a conventional holster system might continue to work, even in the summer. But, let’s face it – sooner or later, you’re going to find yourself outdoors, wearing shorts,…
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North Carolina: Sheriffs’ Association Attempting to Derail Repeal of Permit to Purchase
18 Jun 2013 | 7:00 amThis week, the state House of Representatives is scheduled to vote to concur on the state Senate’s improvements to an omnibus right-to-carry reform bill, House Bill 937. However, the North Carolina Sheriffs' Association is working to remove the section from H 937 that repeals the antiquated permit to purchase a handgun requirement. It is critical that the pro-gun community works to counter this effort. -
Massachusetts: Your Presence is Needed at Public Hearing Tomorrow
18 Jun 2013 | 5:00 amTomorrow, June 19, the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security is scheduled to hear 54 bills that could impact your Second Amendment rights. This hearing will take place at Cape Cod Community College located at 2240 Iyannough Road, West Barnstable, MA 02668 from noon until 4:00 p.m. -
Illinois AG seeks another delay on Illinois' concealed carry
17 Jun 2013 | 5:00 pmIllinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is asking the U.S. Supreme Court for more time to decide whether to appeal a lower court's order saying citizens should be allowed to publicly carry concealed guns.Madigan already got one extension — until June 24 — to challenge the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that said a ban on concealed firearms is unconstitutional. Now she wants until July 24. -
Guns, public education, and stupidity
17 Jun 2013 | 5:00 pmJosh Welch is a normal eight-year-old boy. One day in school he bit a Pop Tart into the shape of a gun. “It was already a rectangle and I just kept on biting it and biting it and tore off the top and it kinda looked like a gun but it wasn’t … All I was trying to do was turn it into a mountain but, it didn’t look like a mountain really and it turned out to be a gun kinda.” -
Armed father rescues daughter from home invader, The Press-Enterprise, San Bernardino, Calif. 06/16/13
17 Jun 2013 | 5:00 pmA father and daughter were at their home in San Bernardino, Calif. when the daughter was confronted by a home invader. Upon seeing the intruder, the daughter screamed for help, at which point the criminal grabbed her. The father heard the screams, retrieved a gun, and went to his daughter’s aid. When the father arrived in the room with his daughter and the home invader, the intruder attempted to attack him, to which the father responded by shooting the criminal and ending the attack.
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Punisher
17 Jun 2013 | 9:53 amSean sent in this picture of his Sig 1911 (the guy has a “Sig Problem”) ) with a TiRant45 Nice! -
Texas Hogs vs 300 AAC BLACKOUT
14 Jun 2013 | 3:16 pmBobby from Streamlight sent in a couple of photos of one shot kills with 300 AC Blackout on Texas Hogs, weighing 340 and 240lb a peice. Well done! -
Armed
12 Jun 2013 | 12:31 pmMatt from B&H Gun Sales in Merritt Island FL (one of my personal favorite Florida gun shops) sent up a picture of a young lady working the counter . . . with an M4-2000 -
TNVC Video
12 Jun 2013 | 6:57 amYou may remember a Blog post with stills from a video that Panteao was doing with our buddies at Tactical Night Vision Company, where our Mike Mers assisted. Here is the promotional video . . . can you spot the 300 AAC Blackout rifles and 762SDN6 silencers? -
Honey Badger don’t care
10 Jun 2013 | 2:40 amRobert spotted the Honey Badger in the trailer for the upcoming “Call of Duty: Ghosts” Video Game Who don’t want a Honey Badger
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The Gun Shots
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14-Year-Old Jared Marcum Now Faces Criminal Charges for NRA T-Shirt
18 Jun 2013 | 8:08 amA West Virginia county earned nationwide ridicule in April when local school officials demanded police arrest a 14-year-old boy for refusing to remove a t-shirt supporting the Second Amendment. Logan County is back in the news, but now ridicule has turned to rage with revelations that the county prosecuting attorney, instead of dismissing the "case," has formally charged the middle-schooler with "obstructing an officer." According to CBS affiliate WTRF, Jared Marcum faces a $500 fine and a maximum of one year in prison if convicted of his "crimes." Marcum's father, Allen Lardieri, told the… -
Competitive Shooting: Three Great Action Pistols
17 Jun 2013 | 9:04 amAction Pistol matches continue to be the most popular recreational use of handguns, and gunmakers are not shy about providing competition-ready models. Among the new additions for this year are pistols in various calibers and configurations, ranging from .22 rimfires to .40 S&W. CZ 75 Shadow SAO The 9mm CZ 75 Shadow has earned high marks from competitive shooters in its original DA/SA operating action for its ergonomic handling qualities and accuracy. This year it will be offered in an SAO (Single Action Only) version that will appeal to those shooting IDPA, USPSA, and Steel Challenge who… -
Video: Billy Joel Goes Tactical
17 Jun 2013 | 7:18 amIt was a pretty stark choice. Either I would lose my sanity or I would have to get used to the new world order that includes a mind-numbing array of things “tactical.” Tactical guns. Fine. Tactical flashlights. I suppose. Tactical socks. Um, okay. Tactical pens. Really? But none of that prepared me for tactical Billy Joel: -
Nevada Governor Vetoes Gun Bill Despite Bloomberg's Threats
14 Jun 2013 | 11:36 amNevada Gov. Brian Sandoval on June 13 vetoed a bill requiring background checks for gun sales between private parties, telling the Las Vegas Sun that it “imposes unreasonable burdens and harsh penalties upon law-abiding Nevadans, while doing little to prevent criminals from unlawfully obtaining firearms.” Sandoval said the bill had a number of worthy elements, including prohibiting the possession of guns by anyone judged mentally ill. He also applauded a section that required courts to speed up reporting of mental health adjudications. Sandoval made no secret… -
Shooting Tips: Finding Better Accuracy With Light Rifles
14 Jun 2013 | 5:48 amIf you’re a big fan of ultralight rifles you have my sympathy. They are such a good idea on paper and the ones produced by the top gun makers are wondrous items indeed. I’m thinking here of craftsmen like Melvin Forbes who builds some of the sexiest and most accurate lightweight rifles on the planet (Model 24B pictured above). Making light rifles shoot well is no small feat. When you start shaving away lots of material from the barrel, receiver, bolt, and stock it is easy for the bullets to spray around like water from a lawn sprinkler. But even if the rifle is accurate, it is one…
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Alphecca, by Jeff Soyer
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Back in a Few Days
17 Jun 2013 | 5:49 amFinishing up a project and with no internet at home — at the moment — will not be connected. Regular programming will resume Wednesday or Thursday. Check out some of the — much better than me — bloggers on the right sidebar. -
Money Can’t Buy Pro-Gunners
14 Jun 2013 | 6:09 amSen. Schumer says that Mayor Bloomberg’s ads are counterproductive: “Frankly, I don’t think Bloomberg’s ads are effective,” Schumer told Time magazine in an interview for the new issue. “The mayor of New York City putting ads against people in red states is not going to be effective.” According to Schumer, one senator told him that constituents had shrugged off the ad, because the accent was all wrong. That and the pro-gun control actor in the ad violated three gun safety rules in 30-seconds. -
Obama’s Gun Runners ‘Got Away With It’
14 Jun 2013 | 5:58 amFrom World Net Daily: The operative, who asked not to be named, said silence is part of the deal. “It is highly likely that gun shops in Arizona were forced to assist the U. S. government [in] getting the Fast and Furious guns and ammunition out of the country into Mexico,” he said. “As a result, the gun shops don’t dare elucidate in public on this issue.” He said many of Arizona’s gun shops were intimidated into cooperating with the federal government and now are being intimidated into silence. More at the link. Now we know why this scandal seems to have ‘gone away.’ -
Gun Making in Pakistan
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Being Pro-Gun Is Not A Losing Position, Even in CT
14 Jun 2013 | 5:35 amFrom David Codrea: A political theme being advanced by “progressives,” that pro-gun support is going to cost politicians their seats, got a harsh reality check Tuesday when Republican Samuel Belsito captured the Connecticut State Legislature’s 53rd House District. The special election, held to replace Democrat representative Bryan Hurlburt, who resigned to take a job with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, marks the first time a Republican has won the district in 40 years, The Journal Inquirer reported. Much more at the link.
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Obama's Organizing For Action" quickly granted tax exempt status, also granted retro active status
18 Jun 2013 | 9:14 pmWith conservative groups taking years to get approval, the IRS gave Obama's group approval at amazing speed and did so retroactively. From Breitbart.com:the group’s 990 filings for 2008 and 2009 were submitted to the IRS on May 30, 2011, and its 2010 filing was submitted on May 23, 2011.Lerner signed the group’s approval [pdf] on June 26, 2011.It is illegal to operate for longer than 27 months without an IRS determination and solicit tax-deductible contributions. . . . . -
Very few people show up the Obama orchestrated gun control rallies
18 Jun 2013 | 9:08 pmFrom Breitbart.com:Last week, Obama's political action arm, Organizing For Action, held rallies throughout the country advocating for stricter gun laws. Their rallies drew small numbers as seen here and here. We can thank the vigilant San Bernardino Sun for putting a spotlight on perhapsthe smallest of the rallies. . . . "The protest drew three members of Organizing for Action, a nonprofit group that supports President Barack Obama's agenda, to the National Orange Show Events Center." . . . -
Democrats are trying to destroy IRS investigation
18 Jun 2013 | 8:24 pmThe way investigations work is that you start with lower level people and figure out a set of facts that you are certain about. You then move to the next level up the chain to see whether you can catch them in inconsistencies when you interview them. Catching people who have lied under oath creates leverage that can then be used to get additional information out of those individuals and so on up the chain of command. By Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-Md.) making public the initial interviews he makes it possible for those higher ups to know how to tailor their… -
Environmentalists excited: It takes 63% longer to fly a single-seat solar plane from Cincinnati to DC than to drive
18 Jun 2013 | 6:25 pmThe fast route for cars between Cincinnati and Dulles International Airport (IAD) outside DC is hardly a straight line. But despite that disadvantage the new solar plane that environmentalists are excited that a solar powered plane that can hold nothing more than the pilot took 14 hours and 4 minutes. The car, which you could load down with all sorts of cargo, would take 8 hours and 37 minutes. To put it differently, the solar plane took 63 percent longer to make the trip -- non-stop, not a very fun trip. The trip apparently averaged 30.9 miles per hour over the 435… -
What Republicans might do when they get control of the Senate if Democrats trigger Nuclear option
18 Jun 2013 | 12:46 pmFrom The Hill newspaper:Senate Republicans are threatening to use the nuclear option to repeal ObamaCare and make other major legislative changes if Democrats use it to confirm judicial nominations. Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.), a former member of the GOP leadership close to Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), has assembled an agenda Republicans would pursue with the nuclear option if they retake control of the upper chamber. It includes repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act, converting all federal education spending into school vouchers and scholarships to…
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What caliber for ropes course
18 Jun 2013 | 10:07 amThat awkward moment when you realize you’re strapped right before getting a harness. -
Another Illegal Mayor
17 Jun 2013 | 6:58 pmBut this time it’s Bloomberg: Bloomberg Body Guard Gets Seven Years for Attempted Murder His bodyguard tried to kill someone in a jilted lover story. Clearly, Virginia gun laws are to blame. -
Open Carry
17 Jun 2013 | 4:59 pmSo, MAIG has this bus tour that no one ever heard of. Some folks open carrying went to a stop and had the cops called on them. And nothing happened. The open carriers were, of course, in the right. -
Backfiring
17 Jun 2013 | 4:58 pmSo, those states that hurriedly passed anti-gun laws right after Newtown instead of having a nice big cup of cool your shit juice are maybe losing gun companies to Texas. Shocker. -
Dance with who brung ya
17 Jun 2013 | 4:56 pmManchin target of NRA ads. Good.
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Shall Not Be Questioned
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Don’t Taze Me Bro
18 Jun 2013 | 8:12 pmA counter-protester at the MAIG rally in Concord, NH today ended up getting tazed by police when he allegedly tried to interrupt one of the speakers on the podium. From the article: Musso was charged with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, and two counts of simple assault, allegedly against a person who was attending the rally and a police officer. He was held on $5,000 cash bail, and will be on arraigned June 19. A great example of how not to win. Related posts: Is Philadelphia This Screwed Up? Catch and Release in DC Bryan Lentz Gets His Poster Child -
Anti-Gunner Tries out Carry
18 Jun 2013 | 5:43 pmHeidi Yewman, a Brady Board member, decides to try carrying a gun for a month, deliberately wallowing in ignorance. Some of you may have already seen this article, because I’ve seen it circulating around some other blogs. I’ve been sitting on it trying to figure out what to say about it, since I think what Heidi Yewman is doing here is extraordinary enough to be worthy of more lengthy commentary. I commend her for taking something like this on. It’s pretty apparent that guns make her very uncomfortable, and I’ll commend anyone who’s attempting to push their… -
Wisconsin Carry Files Suit Over Training Requirements
18 Jun 2013 | 11:33 amI’ve long had a gut feeling that the courts would uphold training requirements as constitutional, but that once this would happen, training would quickly become the means by which hostile jurisdictions attempted to prevent people from exercising their Second Amendment rights. This has been happening in Wisconsin, with the Department of Justice making unlawful training requirements not sanctioned by law. Wisconsin Carry is filing suit over this these practices, specifically over class size mandates. In other civil rights struggles, the Courts have often tried to be conservative in their… -
Josh Horwitz on “Sniper Weapons”
18 Jun 2013 | 11:07 amJosh Horwitz, Executive Director of the Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence Ownership, seems to think lethality and accuracy are undesirable qualities in a firearm, and sure does with the manufacturers would concentrate on safety. I asked Bitter what she thought about that kind of argument, as someone who has a degree in public relations. The notion of gun safety has always given me a chuckle, because guns are supposed to be dangerous. They have to be dangerous to serve their core function. Bitter thinks there can be some contexts the “gun safety” message can resonate with people,… -
No Office Move This Week Thanks to Home Depot
18 Jun 2013 | 10:36 amThis morning I was pleased the installers from the Home Despot* showed up to install the new carpet in my office. This was to be the culmination of all our efforts. I was considerably less pleased when the installers informed me they didn’t have enough carpet for the stairs, because it wasn’t put into the order. After calling the installers, and the Home Depot, we determined Home Depot had measured the stairs, but when they submitted the order, it wasn’t noted correctly, so the carpet for the stairs was never ordered. We were scheduled to get our new bookcase tonight, and…
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Jordanian Special Forces Turret Mounted Barrett .50 Cal Rifles
18 Jun 2013 | 11:46 pmI am not sure what the context is, but I love this photo. The trucks are fitted with revolving turrets, giving the Barrett M82 sniper a 360 degree field of fire. UPDATE: A reader just emailed me to say that the photo was taken during the SOFEX defense expo last month. Many thanks to Matt for the photo. -
Testing The Heizer .410 Pocket Shotgun
18 Jun 2013 | 11:39 pmHeizer, makers of the Heizer Double Tap pistol, are busy working on their upcoming Pocket Shotgun pistol that will be capable of firing both .410 shotshells and .45 Long Colt. One of the Heizer’s staff emailed me the above photo of two of their employees who had spent two and a half days shooting 5000 rounds of .410 though the prototype Pocket Shotgun. I am sure the first 200 or 300 rounds were a lot of fun … -
Strike Industries AK TRAX: Key-Mod Hand Guard Rail For The AK Platform
18 Jun 2013 | 11:32 pmThe Keymod system is a relatively new alternative rail attachment standard that allows for slimmer and lighter rails than the picatinny system. Strike Industries has just announced their new Keymod rail system for the AK. I believe that the TRAX-1 and TRAX-2 are the first Keymod rails for the AK platform. The TRAX-1 replaces the AK handguard and mounts to any AK that has a barrel diameter at the gas block of .580 – .631″ and a barrel diameter at the handguard retainer of .657 – .688″. The TRAX-2 is a rail extension that attaches to the TRAX-1 (the TRAX-1 is… -
$16,000 Breitling Emergency II Watch Has Built-In Satellite Beacon
18 Jun 2013 | 4:45 pmKit Up reports on a new $16,000 watch from Swiss watchmaker Breitling that incorporates a satellite distress beacon as well as a shorter-range homing beacon. The device, which will sell for about $16,000 (12,000 Euro), is designed to be compliant with new frequencies used for search and rescue operations in North America and Europe, according to Jean-Paul Girardin, vice president at the company. … In an emergency, the user would activate the transmitter by unfastening the main antennae cap on the right-side of the watch, pulling out the wire, then performing a similar step with… -
Colt LE901 In 7.62x39mm Accidentally Revealed
18 Jun 2013 | 3:22 pmColt posted a photo of Gov. Rick Perry shooting a Colt rifle during a visit to the factory. Whoever posted the photo failed to notice that the rifle being fired by the governor is a not-yet-announced Colt LE901 AR-15 chambered in 7.62x39mm! Many thanks to Mr Rob Curtis at GearScout for passing this onto me.
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Colorado Secretary of State has verified that the effort to recall Senate President John Morse (D-SD11) will proceed
18 Jun 2013 | 4:47 pmAnti-gun rights Senate President in Colorado may either resign or face a re-election challenge. Colorado residents submitted more signatures for his ouster than he received in his latest election. Bye, bye gun grabber. Source: RedState -
Senator Elbert Guillory Explains his Move From Democrat to Republican
18 Jun 2013 | 1:20 pmWelcome to the Republican Party, Sir. We are proud to have you. -
Changes Coming to NICS in July
18 Jun 2013 | 12:57 pmThe FBI informed me yesterday that the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) is being revised on July 16, 2013. NICS 2.0 will no longer be restricted through computer software and certification authority. Removal of this secure and restricted access method will enable NICS checks to be performed from any computer or mobile device. -
Dragon Slayer sought by Arlington Police
18 Jun 2013 | 12:49 pmArlington police seek tips on playground dragon slayer Whoever slayed the Allan Saxe Park playground dragon is being considered more of a villain than a fairytale hero. Arlington police are seeking the public’s help to identify the vandal or vandals, who caused about $5,000 in damage last week by lopping the head off the popular playground attraction. -
Cool: US rivers in the contiguous 48
18 Jun 2013 | 10:45 am[Click for original 2560 x 1440 size] Nelson Minar: “I’m drawing all of the flowlines.” US rivers in the contiguous 48 h/t gerardvanderleun
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NFA Gun Trust Lawyer Blog
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Gun Trusts and Colorado's Large-Capacity Magazine Ban
10 Jun 2013 | 1:53 pmIn response to House Bill 13-1224 which prohibits the sale, transfer, and possession of "large-capacity ammunition magazines" John Suthers, Colorado's Attorney General, prepared a letter to Executive Director Davis at the Department of Public Safety. This letter does not discuss the issue of a person compared to a trust or other business entity that owns the magazines prior to 7/1/2013. It is still recommended that you use our special magazine assignment for Colorado to deal with the possibility that a trust may not be considered a "person" under the new statute. This conditional assignment… -
Where can I hunt with Suppressors (Silencers): Updated List:
29 May 2013 | 1:35 pmWhile in some states, it is illegal to hunt with a Silencer, in the following states it is legal to hunt with a suppressor (often referred to as a "silencer"). In states where hunting with suppressors have been legalized, we have seen substantial increases in the sales of suppressors and the wait times for approval from the ATF has also increased. Many states that have legalized suppressors still have CLEOs who refuse to sign for individuals to purchase them. A NFA Trust or a more flexible Gun trust can not only avoid the CLEO signature requirement in most states but can also provide many… -
Gun Trust can be used to purchase Multi-Caliber Suppressors in most states.
9 May 2013 | 11:41 amNew Silencer - SWR: Specwar 762; Multi-caliber Sound Test. A Gun Trust can be used to purchase suppressors in most states like the Specwar 762 from SWR. The multi-caiiber suppressor had sound suppression to the 135-131 db range when looking at 10 shot averages. Most suppressors try to obtain results less than 140 db to create a hearing safe level. -
Major Provisions of the National Firearms Act (NFA)
2 May 2013 | 8:04 pmTomorrow Sarah Gervase, with the NRA is presenting a summary of the major provisions of the NFA just before my presentation of the use of Gun Trusts as we provide many lawyers with information on Gun Trusts I wanted to highlight some of the major points of her talk with some exerts from her paper. This presentation will focus mostly on individual buyers and transferors, as many of those in attendance at the Firearms Law Seminar have more personal interest in and interaction with individuals who collect or own these arms for their own enjoyment. There will be some basic information for… -
Can My Friends & I Use the same Gun Trust to Share Firearms.
2 May 2013 | 7:31 pmUsing a Gun Trust for multiple people is a common scenario that we discuss with people. Our general recommendation is that it is not a good idea to have several people contribute firearms to a single trust for the purpose of sharing ownership and use of the firearms. While it is not such a bad idea, if people are going to be contributing firearms to your trust, most people want to use a trust like a company where each person will have equal rights. The equal rights scenario is a generally a bad idea because your gun do not necessarily go to who you want. Imagine the following example. Adam,…
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NEW Traffic Stop scenario - really, I promise!
18 Jun 2013 | 11:23 pmSo, Officer Friendly stops you for going 40 in 25. Because you choose to for whatever your personal reasons are you show the officer your carry permit/license and tell him/her about the gun you are carrying. Question #1: Do you think Officer Friendly should take your firearm from you until they can verify that your permit is real and valid or should Officer Friendly just trust you and let you keep your firearm? Question #2: Officer Friendly goes back to their car and receives a response back that there is a problem with your license/permit. It either does not exist in their records, it is… -
Armed father rescues daughter from home invader
18 Jun 2013 | 10:32 pmArmed father rescues daughter from home invader, The Press-Enterprise, San Bernardino, Calif. 06/16/13 Posted on June 18, 2013 A father and daughter were at their home in San Bernardino, Calif. when the daughter was confronted by a home invader. Upon seeing the intruder, the daughter screamed for help, at which point the criminal grabbed her. The father heard the screams, retrieved a gun, and went to his daughter’s aid. When the father arrived in the room with his daughter and the home invader, the intruder attempted to attack him, to which the father responded by shooting the criminal and… -
Health Care Organizations Lobbying To Oppose WI Bill - Doctors Asking About Guns
18 Jun 2013 | 9:23 pmHealth care organizations are urging Wisconsin lawmakers to reject proposed legislation that would bar doctors from asking patients if they own guns. The measure, unveiled last week by Rep. Michael Schraa, R-Oshkosh, "is detrimental to medical providers' ability to educate patients and in so doing prevent injury and death," the organizations said in a memo Monday to legislators. Time to back up your legislators and tell the medical corporations to get out of our lives! We don't have a bill number yet but as soon as we do we will let you know. Health groups oppose bill to ban doctors… -
Open Carry in Mississippi - July 2013???
18 Jun 2013 | 8:40 pmHello, everyone. This is my first post to your forum so please bear with me as I learn proper etiquette. There was an article in the Jackson MS paper that quoted our state Attorney General on what this new law means. Essentially Mississippi is becoming a real open carry state. Previously I believe, we were an open carry state but if any part of the firearm was not visible it was considered concealed. Thus the only way to legally carry currently is with a CC permit which I have. MS also has an advanced permit now, that requires a training class and allows the bearer to carry in some off limits… -
New Holster- Happy Camper
18 Jun 2013 | 8:31 pmReceived my Bianchi 82 Carrylok holster for my Glock 19 today. Got to say I'm well pleased. Would recommend this to all my friends.
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Status Report on the Immigration Amnesty Bill
18 Jun 2013 | 6:32 pmMany reasons why gun owners should be concerned. Gun Owners of America Washington, DC --(Ammoland.com)- As you probably know, the immigration amnesty bill is on the Senate floor. This is a status report on where we are, and we will attempt to give you regular follow-ups over the next two weeks. For starters, why should gun owners care about immigration amnesty? First: It will add up to a net 8.4 million anti-gun voters in the next 13 years or so. This could make comprehensive gun control and confiscation inevitable within our lifetimes. Second: Victory feeds on itself; but so does… -
400 NWTF Volunteers Attend National Leadership Conference
18 Jun 2013 | 6:14 pm400 NWTF Volunteers Attend National Leadership Conference National Wild Turkey Federation EDGEFIELD, S.C. --(Ammoland.com)- More than 400 of the National Wild Turkey Federation’s leading volunteers from across the nation descended on the NWTF’s Wild Turkey Center to take part in the 2013 NWTF National Leadership Conference. Volunteers are the lifeblood of the NWTF and a driving force behind the $432 million the NWTF has invested in conservation and the preservation of our hunting heritage. The NWTF’s National Leadership Conference was designed to give NWTF volunteers the tools to be… -
Despite Injury, Bayer Still Golden at National Junior Olympic Shooting Championships
18 Jun 2013 | 6:10 pmUSA Shooting COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. --(Ammoland.com)- Not even dramatic injury can slow the fast-rising T.J. Bayer (College Station, Texas) on his way to one of the great Junior Olympic performances in recent history. Already crowned Trap champion on Sunday, Bayer spent Tuesday recovering and winning the Men’s Double Trap event of the National Junior Olympic Shooting Championships in Colorado Springs, Colo. He’ll go for the rare shotgun event sweep Thursday and Friday in Skeet, his best event. He’s won two events this week shooting games he rarely practices, so the skeet… -
Day 6 PlotWatcher Pro GameFinder Software
18 Jun 2013 | 4:27 pmDay 6 Outdoors Columbus, GA –-(Ammoland.com)- Day 6’s PlotWatcher Pro has made a name for itself as the only trail camera that boasts a battery life of up to four months on one set of batteries, and the ability to capture images in a HD video format – it’s basically the ultimate scouting tool. And the GameFinder software that comes with the PlotWatcher Pro is nothing short of brilliant. GameFinder software with Motion Search comes with every PlotWatcher Pro. It’s the only software that caters to reviewing a large number of images in a timely fashion. After all, the PlotWatcher Pro… -
Team ITI Members Morgan Allen and Gary Byerly Take Top Honors in The Carolina Cup 2013
18 Jun 2013 | 12:00 pmTeam ITI Member Morgan Allen wins ESP Division and Gary Byerly takes CDP 2nd place. SHACKLEFORDS, VA (June 2013) - Team International Training, Inc. (ITI) member Morgan Allen won the ESP Division at The Carolina Cup 2013 held this past weekend, June 13 – 15, 2013 in Oxford, North Carolina. Team member Gary Byerly narrowly missed CDP 1st place and took home 2nd. The competition featured 16 stages and required a minimum of 214 rounds. Over 300 competitors participated in what has become one of the largest and most recognized IDPA matches in the world. For full match results, please visit…
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June Issue of Target Shooter Magazine
18 Jun 2013 | 11:06 amThe June, 2013 Edition of Target Shooter Magazine is now available online, in PDF format. This month’s issue contains gear reviews, match reports, and a feature on handloading for the .204 Ruger cartridge. As ever, Target Shooter boasts plenty of great, large-format photos. Optics get considerable play this month with a comparison test of spotting scopes by Richard Utting, and an in-depth review of the Vortex Razor HD 5-20x50mm riflescope by Chris Parkin. There’s plenty of great reading material this month — and it’s all free to read online. (Be patient while… -
State Gun Laws Resource Website, Paperback, eBook
18 Jun 2013 | 6:57 amMany of our readers travel far and wide during summer months, both on family vacations and to participate in shooting matches. When transporting firearms across state lines, it is vital to understand the laws and regulations that apply in each jurisdiction. Moreover, all of us need to stay informed about gun laws in our home states, since new laws are passed every year. Indiana attorney Brian Ciyou has created an outstanding resource, Gun Laws by State (2013 Ed.) (GLBS), that explains firearms laws in all 50 states. Ciyou’s gun law treatise, available in both book and online (web)… -
Innovative 5.11 Holster Shirt for Warm-Weather Carry
18 Jun 2013 | 4:57 am5.11 started out as part of the Royal Robbins line of clothing for rock climbers. 5.11 Tactical became a separate company in 2003, and now 5.11 Tactical ranks among the 250 fastest-growing private companies in the country. 5.11 Tactical gear is popular with military and LEO types as well as civilians who want tough, durable clothing. Recognizing the vast market for concealed carry gear, 5.11 has come up with a cleverly-designed under-shirt with twin pockets (right and left) for a small handgun. 5.11′s holster-shirt allows the wearer to comfortably carry a small revolver or auto-loader… -
Embarrassing Moments: Shooting Chrony Bites the Dust
17 Jun 2013 | 2:34 pm“Shooting Chrony” is a product name. “Shooting Chrony” should not describe (post-mortem) what you have been doing to your chronograph. Sooner or later all of us may make a mistake, and ventilate our chronograph. With luck, the bullet just “wings” your chronograph, and the damage is minor. But if you hit the unit smack dab in the middle, you may have to retire your chrono for good. Recently, Forum member Jeff M. (aka “JRM850″) experienced a “low blow” that put his Shooting Chrony out of commission. With tongue firmly in cheek, Jeff… -
Locate Ammo and Reloading Components with GunBot.Net
17 Jun 2013 | 10:01 amHave you been struggling to find brass, powder, and (especially) primers? No luck finding rimfire ammunition or loaded ammo for your pistols or hunting rifles? Well, now there’s a free web-based search service that can help you find what you need. The service costs nothing and you don’t have to sign up to run searches. GunBot.net employs “search bots” to scour the internet for available inventories of ammo, powder, primers, brass and magazines. GunBot.net checks the inventories of over sixty retailers, including leading vendors AmmoMan, Bass Pro, Brownells, Cabelas,…
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Florida Cop Leaves Gun in Movie Bathroom - No Charges
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Bullying Gun-Nut Dad Forcing Frightened Child to Shoot Air-Soft Gun
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Lawful but Irresponsible Iowa Gun Owner Shoots and Kills his Daughter - Charges with Involuntary Manslaughter
18 Jun 2013 | 11:30 pmScott Hazelbaker (Polk County Jail photo) Local news reports A 51-year-old Ankeny man faces felony charges after he reportedly accidentally shot and killed his 18-year-old daughter. The shooting was reported at about 5:30 p.m. Friday, June 14, 2013 at an apartment in the 900 block of S.E. Delaware Avenue. Scott Hazelbaker did not know a gun was loaded when he pointed it at his daughter, Emily Hazelbaker. Police said they believed the shooting was accidental. Court records show Scott Hazelbaker was charged with involuntary manslaughter and assault without intent. He was… -
Jared Marcum - NRA Poster Boy of the Poor Persecuted Ones
18 Jun 2013 | 11:19 pmABC A West Virginia judge has ruled that an eighth grader who was arrested after wearing an NRA t-shirt to school will stand trial for obstructing an officer, a crime that can carry up to a year in jail and $500 fine. Jared Marcum, 14, was charged last week after wearing the shirt to school in April. The shirt included the logo of the National Rifle Association, an image of a rifle, and words “protect your right.” Jared was asked to remove the shirt or turn it inside out by a secretary and then a teacher at Logan Middle School in Logan, W.Va. When he refused to do so he was brought to the… -
Utah Church Shooting on Father's Day
18 Jun 2013 | 10:30 pmChristian Science Monitor with video You know what this could mean, right? Utah may now have more church shootings than school shootings. My only question is where were all the good guys with guns? This is Utah, after all. What's your opinion? Please leave a comment.
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the incredible, collapsible bow
2 Jun 2013 | 10:34 amI used to be a fairly handy shot with a simple recurve bow when I was a child – maybe not Legolas quality, but I could consistently whack and/or nick bullseyes at ranges where they were difficult to make out – but like so many other things, I rather got out of practice over the years. Our backyard is almost perfect for setting up a bow range, but I have been wishy-washing about what type of bow to get, and what company, and what materials, and yadda yadda. That community is almost more complex than firearms. Well, Bob S may have solved my conundrum: meet the Primal Gear Unlimited… -
it is official
1 Jun 2013 | 1:32 pmI guess since I announced this on Facebook I might as well here too: we will be moving to Raleigh, NC before the end of the year. Better Half already has a job (which is why we are moving), but does anyone know of any companies in the area that could use a Georgia Tech Industrial and Systems Engineer who spent four years driving ships for the Navy and currently manages the hardware and front end of a multi-thousand-door physical access control system? Drop me a note at “linoge (at) wallsofthecity (dot) net” and I can sling you a resume. Now we just have to make the… -
since this just happened
31 May 2013 | 4:35 pmYes, that is the Firefly / D&D alignment chart I drew up years ago, being featured on Google+’s “What’s Hot” (right next to some further inanity from the dick who exhorts others to not be like him, sadly, but I will take what I can get). Shiny. Since it got that kind of attention, I figure I might as well post this: Yeah. I went there. -
a series of fun facts
29 May 2013 | 2:15 pmCyanogemod 10.0.0 for Samsung Galaxy S III smartphones (and specifically the T, commonly found on the T-Mobile networks) does not support Picasa synchronization through the Gallery app. Your Google+ app will still happily upload your pictures to your Google Drive online storage space (though that space is now limited if you upload full-resolution pictures), you simply will not be able to see any pictures stored on the “cloud” from your ph. Conveniently, the Google Apps file “gapps-jb-picasa-20121011-signed.zip”, found here, fixes that problem if you flash it onto your…
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Daily Bulletin
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June Issue of Target Shooter Magazine
18 Jun 2013 | 11:06 amThe June, 2013 Edition of Target Shooter Magazine is now available online, in PDF format. This month’s issue contains gear reviews, match reports, and a feature on handloading for the .204 Ruger cartridge. As ever, Target Shooter boasts plenty of great, large-format photos. Optics get considerable play this month with a comparison test of spotting scopes by Richard Utting, and an in-depth review of the Vortex Razor HD 5-20x50mm riflescope by Chris Parkin. There’s plenty of great reading material this month — and it’s all free to read online. (Be patient while… -
State Gun Laws Resource Website, Paperback, eBook
18 Jun 2013 | 6:57 amMany of our readers travel far and wide during summer months, both on family vacations and to participate in shooting matches. When transporting firearms across state lines, it is vital to understand the laws and regulations that apply in each jurisdiction. Moreover, all of us need to stay informed about gun laws in our home states, since new laws are passed every year. Indiana attorney Brian Ciyou has created an outstanding resource, Gun Laws by State (2013 Ed.) (GLBS), that explains firearms laws in all 50 states. Ciyou’s gun law treatise, available in both book and online (web)… -
Innovative 5.11 Holster Shirt for Warm-Weather Carry
18 Jun 2013 | 4:57 am5.11 started out as part of the Royal Robbins line of clothing for rock climbers. 5.11 Tactical became a separate company in 2003, and now 5.11 Tactical ranks among the 250 fastest-growing private companies in the country. 5.11 Tactical gear is popular with military and LEO types as well as civilians who want tough, durable clothing. Recognizing the vast market for concealed carry gear, 5.11 has come up with a cleverly-designed under-shirt with twin pockets (right and left) for a small handgun. 5.11′s holster-shirt allows the wearer to comfortably carry a small revolver or auto-loader… -
Embarrassing Moments: Shooting Chrony Bites the Dust
17 Jun 2013 | 2:34 pm“Shooting Chrony” is a product name. “Shooting Chrony” should not describe (post-mortem) what you have been doing to your chronograph. Sooner or later all of us may make a mistake, and ventilate our chronograph. With luck, the bullet just “wings” your chronograph, and the damage is minor. But if you hit the unit smack dab in the middle, you may have to retire your chrono for good. Recently, Forum member Jeff M. (aka “JRM850″) experienced a “low blow” that put his Shooting Chrony out of commission. With tongue firmly in cheek, Jeff… -
Locate Ammo and Reloading Components with GunBot.Net
17 Jun 2013 | 10:01 amHave you been struggling to find brass, powder, and (especially) primers? No luck finding rimfire ammunition or loaded ammo for your pistols or hunting rifles? Well, now there’s a free web-based search service that can help you find what you need. The service costs nothing and you don’t have to sign up to run searches. GunBot.net employs “search bots” to scour the internet for available inventories of ammo, powder, primers, brass and magazines. GunBot.net checks the inventories of over sixty retailers, including leading vendors AmmoMan, Bass Pro, Brownells, Cabelas,…
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Yankee Gun Nuts
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Stuck in the Middle with You
12 Jun 2013 | 9:07 pmWhat’s that old saying? “Life would be easy if it weren’t for other people”. Do you like guns? If you’re here, you probably do. Do you know a lot about guns? Some of you do, some of you don’t. Some are aware of where you stand on the gun knowledge spectrum, and others are not. [...] -
Act in haste, repent at leisure…
6 Jun 2013 | 8:14 pmOnce again, the mad dash towards gun control has resulted in complications that need to be worked out. “Dirty Andy” Cuomo had to revise his love-letter to the Brady Bunch to exempt the law-enforcement personnel that he mistakenly targeted with his absurd magazine ban. The Connecticut legislatterns who sprinted to ram a punitive package of [...] -
Nosy Doctors
20 May 2013 | 3:49 pmWe discussed the issue of doctors being nosy about guns in two previous YGN posts. Today I find this article about how that issue is impacted by 0bamacare: If Your Doctor Asks You About Guns, Do You Have to Answer? The takeaway: the language of the so-called Affordable Care Act protects the rights of doctors [...] -
.22 Ammo Starts to Reappear
18 May 2013 | 3:55 am.22LR ammunition has been impossible to find for a few months. That shouldn’t surprise you. Occasionally a few boxes of standard-velocity ammo were available, which is fine for target guns and bolt actions. But semi-autos usually need high-velocity ammo to function reliably. Well this past week some quantities of high-velocity ammo have been showing up [...] -
More SmartGun Tomfoolery
29 Apr 2013 | 7:06 pmA company in Georgia is claiming to have technology to make Smart Guns viable. Computerworld: Smart gun company aims to begin production soon “According to Miller, had smart gun technology been available to Nancy Lanza, she could have programmed her guns so that only her fingerprint could have activated them; she could have enabled her [...]
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California’s latest unconstitutional push
30 May 2013 | 12:15 pmS&W M&P15 one of the guns that would be outlawed by California’s gun ban. California is at it once again, harping on the “need” to ban “assault weapons” following the Sandy Hook attacks. California has enough problems, namely staying solvent. Should they really be trying to violate the rights of law-abiding citizens? Reuters reported that the latest bill featured outlawing all new sales of semi-automatic weapons with removable magazines and ban “ammunition clips that can fire more than 10 rounds”. They also decided to make it illegal for… -
Today: Brownells Live Q&A With Trijicon
30 May 2013 | 11:30 amBrownells is having a live chat Q&A on Facebook with Trijicon today at 2 pm CST with a chance to win Trijicon RMR. Live chat starts at 2pm CST. 3 pm Eastern Standard time 12 pm Pacific time Join the Chat Related posts: Trijicon AccuPoint® TR24 Now in the App Store EOTech XPS3-2 Holographic Sight -
What is your AR-15 shell ejection telling you?
27 May 2013 | 7:40 amCpl. Alan Williams, a radio operator with force reconnaissance platoon shoots an M4 carbine rifle during close quarter tactics shooting at the Kaneohe Bay range training facility, May 13. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Suzanna Lapi) There has a slight debate going on over on the M4 Carbine forums in response to the pie chart below that helps one understand what their shell ejection on their AR/M4 is telling them. One of the questions that came up was does this relate to a piston based AR platform. While believe it does, I will wait for someone to chime in either on the M4 Forums or in… -
Inteliscope iPhone Scope Accepting Pre-Orders
17 May 2013 | 6:05 amInteliscope, LLC annouced on Wednesday that they are now accepting pre-orders of thier iPhone/iPod powered rifle scope. The scope comes with a slew of features and appears to be promsing. The Inteliscope requires three things: an iPhone or iPod, the Inteliscope app, and the firearm mount. The mounts cost $69.99 but I’m not sure if the app cost additional or if that’s including in the $69.99. The Inteliscope has a full list of features and even some more pictures(because who doesn’t like pictures?) on their website: inteliscopes.com. So head over and check it out and preorder… -
1-Point Tactical Bungee Sling
12 May 2013 | 5:42 pmOne point slings are nothing new and I debated on if I should do a review on one and I came to the conclusion of “why not?”. I thought more and more about the hundreds of different slings and I recently purchased two from Amazon, which I normally don’t trust many firearm products/accessories from Amazon, for a really reasonable price of $4.41 each. The price was another reason I wanted to review these further as most slings are anywhere from $20-$50. I figured if I broke one or it didn’t last I was only out $4.41 and by purchasing two I could put one through the gambit…
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Texas Gun Bills
18 Jun 2013 | 7:09 amSB 1907 by Sen. Glenn Hegar/ Rep. Tim Kleinschmidt allows CHL-students to have firearms in their personal locked vehicle when parked on a private or public university or college parking lot. A CHL-student could not be prosecuted but they were subject to the rule-making authority of the school and could be expelled. Passed and signed by Governor Perry. SB 299 by Sen. Craig Estes/Rep. Kenneth Sheets provides language to clarify the unintentional display of a firearm by a concealed handgun licensee. The language changed from “failure to conceal” to “intentional display of a weapon in a… -
PMAG 40
18 Jun 2013 | 7:05 amFrom the Magpul press release: PMAG 40 In a move to enhance safety for responsible citizens, military, and law enforcement alike, Magpul Industries is now shipping the PMAG 40 GEN M3. Several years in the making, the PMAG 40 was delayed while GEN M3 technology was perfected to insure the highest quality product and full compatibility with the USMC M27 IAR. With the same compatibility as the 30-round GEN M3, the PMAG 40 provides 10 more rounds of capacity before requiring a reload—which could be a lifesaving difference. This new “safe capacity” offering is ideally suited for… -
GAU-19/B Gatling Gun
17 Jun 2013 | 10:50 amGeneral Dynamics Armament and Technical Products has introduced a 3 barreled .50 Caliber Gatling Gun capable of firing 1,300 shots per minute. That would be over 975,000 grains (140 pounds) of lead and at $5 per round cost $6,500 per 60 seconds. I would love to have one of these mounted on my truck. However, even if I were able to afford the gun there would be no way for me to afford to feed it. Hat tip to Dustin. -
Bushmaster CEO Breaks Silence On Newtown School Shooting
14 Jun 2013 | 12:42 pm“It’s very easy to blame an inanimate object. Any kind of instrument in the wrong hands can be put to evil use. This comes down to intent — criminal behavior, accountability and responsibility,” Mr. Kollitides said in an exclusive interview last week. The killer’s mother, Nancy Lanza, taught her son to shoot and is said to have given him access to the gun safes. “He killed the gun’s owner, stole her car, stole her gun and then went to a school and killed innocent kids. No background checks could have prevented that. He illegally obtained the guns,” he told me in his small New… -
Top Shot All-Stars: Pick Your Poison
13 Jun 2013 | 1:29 pmFourteen remaining marksmen face an old challenge with a new twist. Players must pick a rival to shoot against in a head to head, high-speed showdown featuring the Sig Sauer P229.
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Walther PPK/S .22
9 Jun 2013 | 1:52 pmUsers’ Rating (Click a star to rate this gun.) Summary: The description, specs, photo, pricing and user ratings for the Walther PPK/S .22 pistols. Manufacturer’s Description The Walther PPK/S .22 is a double-action/single-action semiauto built on a steel frame with a steel slide and chambered in .22 LR. Other features include: A wave cut into the top strap to reduce glare; vertical serrations on the slide’s rear; fixed steel sights; a firing pin safety; a manual safety; The nickel finish. an internal slide stop; an extended beaver tail; checkered grip panels; either a black… -
Para Expert Carry
7 Jun 2013 | 7:28 amUsers’ Rating (Click a star to rate this gun.) Summary: The description, specs, photos, pricing and user ratings for Para’s Expert Carry pistol. Manufacturer’s Description Para‘s Expert Carry pistol is a 1911-style pistol built on a single-stack, steel frame with a steel slide and chambered in .45 ACP. Other features include: A 3″ match-grade barrel; an oversized, flared ejection port; an adjustable, skeletonized trigger; a beavertail grip safety; a two-dot combat rear sight; a green fiber optic front sight; polymer grips; a black nitride finish; and two… -
Chiappa Firearms M9 Compact
23 May 2013 | 5:57 amUsers’ Rating Summary: The description, specs, pricing, photo and user ratings for the Chiappa Firearms M9 Compact pistol. Manufacturer’s Description Chiappa Firearms‘ M9 Compact is a short-recoil semiauto pistol chambered in 9mm or .40 SW. It’s essentially a clone of Beretta‘s 92 Compact Rail pistol, minus the rail. Features include: Drift-adjustable sights; textured, black plastic grips; and a tactical black finish. Walnut grips are optional. The Specs Caliber Capacity BBL OAL Height Width Weight 9mm, .40 SW 15+1 4.3″ 7.9″ n/a n/a 28.8 oz. MSRP:… -
Beretta Pico
22 May 2013 | 5:40 amUsers’ Rating Summary: The description, specs, pricing, photos and user ratings for the Beretta Pico pistols. Manufacturer’s Description Beretta‘s Pico is a semiauto, hammer-fired pistol built on a subcompact polymer frame and chambered in .380 ACP or .32 ACP. Other features of this pistol include: A stainless steel slide and barrel; a double-action-only trigger; a removable sub-chassis that allows easy frame change; dovetailed sights (standard sights, or night sights from Trijicon); two six-round magazines (one flush fit, and one with a pinky finger extension); a… -
Arsenal Inc. SLR-106 UR
21 May 2013 | 7:57 amUsers’ Rating (Click a star to rate this gun.) Summary: The description, specs, photos, pricing and user ratings for Arsenal Inc.’s SLR-106 UR pistol. Manufacturer’s Description The Arsenal Inc. SLR-106 UR is a semiauto, AK-style pistol chambered in 5.56mm and built on a stamped receiver. Other features include: A short gas system; The SLR-106 UR with the 20-round magazine. a front sight block/gas block combination; a 8.5″, chrome lined, hammer-forged, threaded barrel; a black polymer pistol grip and handguard; and a muzzle brake/compensator. This gun comes with one…
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Magpul PMAG 40 M3 Announced
18 Jun 2013 | 4:28 amIt appears that Magpul is taking baby steps towards the precedent set by the Surefire 60/100 round magazines. The Magpul PMAG 40 M3 will no doubt sell like 'hot-cakes'; especially with an MSRP of $19.95. Magpul has been toying with a 'quad-stack' magazine similar to the Surefire design for a while but time will tell if or when it comes to market. I own a Surefire 60 and keep it in my HD gun. The only issues I have with it are it's heavy and pouch compatibility isn't great, but there's no such thing as a free lunch... I have 60 rounds on board with no reload required. The advantages I can see… -
HK MR762A1 Quick Disassembly and Comparison
17 Jun 2013 | 7:51 amA close friend has recently acquired a pair of HK rifles to add to his already healthy HK collection. He is the proud owner of a MR556 and MR762. Below I have a few pictures of a quick disassembly of the MR762. Why pictures of disassembly? Because I always love to see how a firearm works before I fire it; I think it gives a bit more understanding of the system. I've also included some comparison pictures between an AR-15 and parts of the MR762. There will be more to come... HK Tool pictured center This is by no means a step-by-step or a 'how-to' guide on the MR762 but points that I find… -
Bushmaster ACR and EOTech EXPS2 take a spill...
16 Jun 2013 | 6:44 amImagine doing something as simple as dropping into a prone firing position while bounding with another firing team or dismounting out of an MRAP and getting tangled in the five point harness which caused you to fall six feet on to your rifle. I've done both of these things resulting in zero damage to my rifle and EOTech while overseas, but that was not the case for a particular ACR and EOTech setup here Stateside. This particular rifle and optic combo was simply dropped; due to carelessness, from a height of about five feet onto a covered concrete floor. The stock has broken clean off… -
Walther PPX vs. Hi-Point JCP :: Photo Comparison
15 Jun 2013 | 10:46 amTop: Walther PPX // Bottom: Hi-Point JCP I took some flak via email from some folks due to a remark I made in passing about how the Walther PPX resembles a Hi-Point. I just thought I'd let you all know that I'm not the first person to draw the same comparison. Do not make the mistake of construing my comments on appearance to also judge the quality of the pistol. I do not have any experience firing the PPX, but I'm willing to bet it will perform better than a compatible Hi-Point. At least I expect it too. This post is to illustrate how some have drawn the comparison in appearance. Left:… -
Springfield Armory XDs 9mm Hits the Shelves!
14 Jun 2013 | 5:54 amUnveiled at SHOT Show 2013 the Springfield Armory XDs 9mm is being touted by many as a S&W Shield killer. It's definitely an interesting little 9mm and on my short list. Sharing the same dimensions of the XDs 45ACP; the 9mm is just one ounce heavier due to the extra thickness of the barrel. Another welcome addition is the extra capacity of seven rounds in the magazine compared to five in the 45. Here's a video that Rob Pincus put together when he picked up his new XDs 9mm. That firearms associate helping him sure is knowledgeable ;)
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Armory Blog
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Magpul’s New 40 Round Gen M3 PMAG
18 Jun 2013 | 11:54 pmMagpul just announced the release of their new 40 round PMAG magazines. The PMAG 40 GEN M3 features a lot of the same features as their popular 30 round variant and is made here in the USA. However the new 40 rounder PMAG 40 GEN M3 also features new material technology and a new manufacturing process for better strength and reliability, which caused the delay in releasing them for so long. They retail for $19.95 and are available now from a few select retailers, for those in Colorado these will be available from the Boulder Airlift Program. PMAG 40 AR/M4 GEN M3 Shipping Now! In a move to… -
Occupations That Require a Bullet and Stab Proof Vest
18 Jun 2013 | 11:46 pm[Guest post by SafeGuard] In the world we live in, where people often make decisions based on the lack of respect to others, getting protected with a bullet proof vest or stab proof vest sometimes can be the matter of life and death, especially for such professionals, as various security guards and many domestic front-line managers. It is critical to comprehend that a lack of proper safety measures may easily put a person at increased risk and often result in severe injuries. This is the reason why bullet proof vests and stab proof vests become a real need in case of multiple domestic… -
Yoda Kydex Holster
17 Jun 2013 | 9:07 pmRemember that sweet Boba Fett Kydex Holster we posted a while back? Well not to be outdone, the folks over at Phlster.com made this awesome Kydex holster with the image of Jedi Master Yoda, check it out at their Facebook page. -
SafeGuard StealthPro Facebook Contest
16 Jun 2013 | 10:26 pmBody armor maker SafeGuard Armor is holding a contest over on their Facebook page to celebrate the release of their new StealthPro line of bullet, stab and spike resistant vest. One lucky fan will get a StealthPro vest of their own, just like their page and share their post found HERE. The contest ends on June 18th, 2013. -
High Tower Armory 90/22 Stocks Now Shipping
15 Jun 2013 | 3:56 pmThe much anticipated High Tower Armory 90/22 bullpup stock conversion kits are now available, and so far the reviews from customers seem to be pretty good. Check them out over at HighTowerArmory.com. Just a note, these bad boys are selling like hot cakes so their site may say out of stock, keep checking back or sign-up to be notified when they come back in. They are actually available, I swear!
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My Gun Culture - A humorous look at guns and shooting
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The Seven Deadly Sins of Handgun Shooting: The Cup and Saucer Grip
17 Jun 2013 | 6:40 amOne of my very favorite things is to take new shooters to the range. My second favorite thing is simply seeing new shooters at the range. My least favorite thing is to see folks launch into their shooting career without any instruction, thereby developing a bunch of bad, and sometimes unsafe, habits. To help them along, I’ve put together some tips that will help improve anyone’s handgun shooting skills. After all, it’s much cooler to look like a pro on the range, even when you’re brand new to the sport. Using a cup and saucer handgun grip is just about this effective. I have… -
Mea Culpa on the Comments!
14 Jun 2013 | 10:07 amHey folks, happy Friday! It has come to our attention, just this morning, that our automated SPAM filter is catching some perfectly legitimate, and much appreciated, comments and sending them to comment purgatory. Unfortunately, this site is bombarded by odiferous Assistant Crack Whores who leave thousands of SPAM comments each and every day. Hence the need for automated SPAM monitoring. We’re working on fixing the problem like Michael Moore on an all you can eat Dunkin’ Donuts buffet. If you’ve left a comment recently that has been enter-ized, you’ll see it soon. As… -
Looper Sophia Ladies Gun Holster: Equal Measures of Elegance and Function
13 Jun 2013 | 9:52 amLooper’s Sophia gun holster is a ladies version of a traditional slide style holster. Made of smooth black leather, it’s an outside the waistband design. The Looper Sophia offers equal measures of elegance and function. The Sophia features two integral sewn-in belt loops that will accommodate belts up to 1 ¾ inches in width. Our model, sized for a Glock 26, was just about 2 ½ inches tall — enough to completely cover the trigger guard and provide a secure fit. The fit was tight out of the box, so you can loosen (or not) to preference by manipulating your unloaded gun in the holster. -
The Seven Deadly Sins of Handgun Shooting: Doin’ The Bernie
12 Jun 2013 | 8:25 amWe’ve started a new project – a weekly column at OutdoorHub.com. The current series describes the Seven Deadly Sins of Handgun Shooting. Hope you enjoy! Here’s our model shooter doin’ the Bernie. Or facing a hurricane–we’re not sure which. The ’80s movie Weekend at Bernie’s was a pop icon film that exemplified heart-wrenching and soulful acting, panoramic cinematography, and helpful tips on how to party with a dead guy. Why it was shunned from Academy Award consideration remains a mystery, although industry insiders have long suspected a voter fraud… -
Are You An Innie Or An Outie? Concealed vs. Open Carry
10 Jun 2013 | 9:52 amAn excellent way to start a good old-fashioned bar fight, or at least an internet happy-slap chat spat, is to gather two groups of gun people. One who believes in Open Carry and another who believes in Concealed Carry. Then ask them whether Cher is a true Diva or not. While we won’t attempt to solve that debate here, we will briefly define each in the context of holster selection. Open Carry [oh-puh n] [kar-ee] Act of possessing, wearing and transporting one or more firearms in a publicly visible and immediately accessible manner on one’s person. Proponents believe that clear visibility…
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USA Carry
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A Home Invasion Lesson
14 Jun 2013 | 11:17 amAre you prepared to handle a home invasion? The truth is, many people aren’t, and luckily, the gentleman you’re about to hear from didn’t have to find out the hard way. Here’s the email he sent me: (We’ll call him “C” as he asked me not to reveal his name.) “Jason, here is a story [...]Read the original story: A Home Invasion Lesson -
20 Websites to Visit if You Want to be a Better Shooter
12 Jun 2013 | 3:11 pmEvery shooter wants to be better. New shooters are anxious to learn as much as they can. Experienced shooters can always refine their techniques or discover new tips. The best way to learn to be a better shooter is to practice. But there are many websites that have a vast amount of tips, techniques and [...]Read the original story: 20 Websites to Visit if You Want to be a Better Shooter -
Why He’s Facing Up to 10 Years in Prison
7 Jun 2013 | 7:28 amThis past week, several people forwarded me the story about the Washington state man who is facing up to 10 years in prison for shooting a thief who was stealing his car. In case you didn’t see the story, here’s a quick recap… One morning, a gentleman starts his car in his driveway because he’s [...]Read the original story: Why He’s Facing Up to 10 Years in Prison -
Illinois Concealed Carry Bill Approved by Senate
4 Jun 2013 | 11:25 amThe Illinois House and Senate overwhelmingly approved a bill on May 31, 2013 that will allow the state to issue concealed carry permits. After a federal appeals court ruled that an outright ban on concealed carry was unconstitutional in December, the state legislature was given a deadline of June 9 to come up with a law allowing [...]Read the original story: Illinois Concealed Carry Bill Approved by Senate -
Proper Sight Alignment and the Keys to Accuracy
4 Jun 2013 | 6:15 amThe major keys to aiming and effective target hits are to properly align your sights, get the proper sight picture, and keep your properly aligned sights on target with little movement at the precise time the hammer falls. This is so very easy to say, but so very difficult and challenging to accomplish. This is [...]Read the original story: Proper Sight Alignment and the Keys to Accuracy
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The Truth About Guns
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Daily Digest: Is Anyone Surprised? Edition
18 Jun 2013 | 8:00 pmThe California senate has approved a bill that requires background checks and a $50 fee to purchase ammo. Senator Tom Berryhill objected: “SB 53 will do nothing to stop criminals from purchasing ammunition… These restrictions – like most of the gun legislation we are seeing here today – won’t do a thing to stop crime. They will only hurt the law abiding citizens like hunters and sportsmen who, for the record, contribute millions to the state’s economy.” But none of that matters in The People’s Republic of California as they continue to jockey for position… -
Dog the Bounty Hunter Supports The Second Amendment But . . .
18 Jun 2013 | 7:00 pmClick here to view the embedded video. In biology, “mimicry” is “the similarity of one species to another which protects one or both.” Wikipedia also reminds us that “Mimicry is in most cases advantageous to the mimic and harmful to the receiver, but may increase, reduce or have no effect on the fitness of the model depending on the situation.” When it come to the fight for gun rights, gun grabbers who pretend to be Second Amendment supporters hurt actual Second Amendment supporters by opening the door to civilian disarmament. To wit: Dog The Bounty… -
Supreme Court: You Must Invoke Your Right to STFU
18 Jun 2013 | 5:00 pmClick here to view the embedded video. In the video above, the non-attorney spokesman advises citizens that “you can simply remain silent” during police questioning. Not anymore you can’t. “In a 5-4 ruling on Salinas v. Texas in which the conservative members of the Court and Anthony Kennedy determined that if you remain silent before police read your Miranda rights, that silence can and will be held against you,” as Alexander Abad-Santos at theatlanticwire.com reports. And that means “if you’re ever in any trouble with police and want to keep your… -
FBI Nixes NICS in MD
18 Jun 2013 | 4:00 pmBelow: the latest communication from the FBI to Maryland Guns Dealers (FF) courtesy delegatemike.com Sent: Friday, June 14, 2013 5:37 PM Subject: Maryland Handgun Checks Dear Maryland Federal Firearms Licensee, Per Title 28, Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter 1, Part 25, Sections 25.5(a), 25.8(g)(3) and 25.8(i), the FBI is responsible for maintaining data integrity, proper use and security of the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). This includes quality control measures such as periodic internal audits. Two days ago, the NICS discovered federal hand gun consignment… -
This is What Happens to a Disarmed Populace: NY After Sandy Edition
18 Jun 2013 | 3:00 pm“They swooped in like vultures over just a few weeks, stealing brand new copper pipes, or sometimes contractor’s tools, from homeowners struggling to make their houses livable after Hurricane Sandy,” silive.com reports. “The head of the Mid-Island’s 122nd Precinct said he’s dedicating 10 patrol cars to neighborhoods along the East Shore where Sandy hit the hardest.” I guess the Chief understands the deterrent effect of an armed response. Just like local residents. “The move came in response to a pattern of break-ins in Ocean Breeze and Midland…
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Gears of Guns
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Video Day!!!! AK 74 bumpski stock
17 Jun 2013 | 3:00 amA short video of SlowMo GunMen shooting an AK-74 with a Bumpski stock. The rifle is not in full auto but merely being “bump-fired”. Bump firing is the act of using the recoil of a semi-automatic firearm to fire multiple shots in rapid succession. [ Wiki ] Posts are being moved around this week so please bear with us as we are trying to plan some new things for the future of Gears of Guns. Share us -
Trigger job
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LWRC M6A2 SPR Review
10 Jun 2013 | 3:00 amI have no words to say other than this is a beautiful rifle. I have always been a fan of the piston and LWRCs proprietary short stroke gas piston system is even aesthetically pleasing to look at. Enough of my babble… You can read the review HERE Share us -
SRM Model(s) 1216-1212-1208 shotgun
6 Jun 2013 | 6:41 pmThe past few years shotguns have been making bigger splashes in the tactical side of firearms which has made me want to “Buy a shotgun, buy a shotgun”. The Saiga-12 lets your AK training cross over to a tactical shotgun with minimal learning but uses large bulky 10 round box mags or the uncomfortable 20 round drum mags. The Kel-Tec KSG gives you the short, close quarters that LE and military might look for in a shotgun but it is a pump-action and to switch tubes can be a little weird. The video review from Gunblast talks about being able to color code your tubes so you can carry… -
What do you keep on your AR rifle?
5 Jun 2013 | 4:00 amSo the question I have is this what do we keep on our rifles that we have forgotten about? I’m sure you are sitting there thinking I have this, this and this on my rifle. what do you mean I have forgotten about something? Well what are the rail attachments that we bought and mounted to our guns because we thought we needed that micro red dot or that IR laser but 90% of the time we only hunt or shoot from the bench with our rifles so these extras don’t get used. My Samson forend is set up for quad rails and I have two little 2” on the left and right side of the rifle near the barrel in…
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The Gun Nuts
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The Stuff We Carry: Hunting Gear, Then and Now
18 Jun 2013 | 9:19 amLast year, after I returned from a deer hunt in Maine, I became curious as to just how much weight I had been carrying around the Great North Woods. I put on all my hunting stuff, picked up my binoculars and rifle, and stepped on a digital scale. It did not flash a weight. What it did flash was ONE AT A TIME, PLEASE. I know for a fact that when I was a kid, I would walk out the door with nothing but a bow and arrow or a .22 and a single box of shells. I know this because I have a photo of myself at age 12, heading for the woods, and that was my total combat load. If I didn’t have the… -
Angled Bases: Get More Range From Your Favorite Scope
18 Jun 2013 | 8:49 amWhat with long range shooting being all the rage, some riflemen are discovering that their scopes, which had enough elevation for distances like 300 yards, can’t get the point of impact high enough to shoot at twice that distance, or farther. This leaves them no choice but to spend lots and lots of money on a scope with mil dots or a lot more latitude of adjustment. There’s another way. Ken Farrell Industries makes Picatinny rails that are angled to give scopes vertical reach in bushel baskets. Farrell rails are angled downward from rear to front. He machines them in increments… -
How to Find a Shotgun That Fits You Just Right
17 Jun 2013 | 9:13 amIn my recent call for questions to be answered on the Gun Nuts TV show, there were many worthy queries that did not make the final four. One was from mspl8sdcntryboy (which I finally figured out spells “misplaced country boy”), who asked: “How do you choose the proper shotgun fit?” Unfortunately, mspl8sdcntryboy, you will not be getting a prize for that other than my sincere thanks for sending in a good question which I will now attempt to answer. Before I get started, I should say that the shim kits on many new semiautos let you experiment with stock dimensions, which… -
Goodbye and Thank You to Tom Knapp and Bob Munden
14 Jun 2013 | 8:30 amIt has been a sad stretch for fans of exhibition shooting. In a short time we have lost both Tom Knapp and Bob Munden. Knapp, who died at only 62 in April, was best known for his exhibitions with Benelli shotguns, and for throwing up to 10 clay targets in the air at once and breaking them all before they hit the ground. A few years ago I got to interview Knapp. He told me he started practicing as a young boy after he discovered Winchester shooter Herb Parsons. He and a neighbor threw dirt clods and shot BBs at them. Later he practiced by throwing and shooting bits of gravel with a .22. -
Have We Reached the Tipping Point?
13 Jun 2013 | 6:28 amAs the late Dr. Hunter S. Thompson once observed, societies can keep people in check only up to a point. When more people than the cops can handle get cheesed off about something it can cause the dissolution of a large and well established police state (the U.S.S.R.), at least three revolutions (American, French, and Russian) and issue-based insurrections too numerous to count. Did anyone drive 55 mph when Jimmy Carter told us to? Did anyone pass up a drink during Prohibition? Did anyone foreswear the reefer because Nancy Reagan told us to just say no? Now, we may be on the verge of a new era…
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GUNSPEC Blog
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Shooting Star Exploding Shotgun Targets for Clay Pigeons
28 May 2013 | 10:18 amUK based Firebird Reactive Targets Ltd. offers a 65mm exploding target known as the “Shooting Star”. Each target is attached to a standard sporting clay using the included double sided tape. Each target easily fits on the clay while also allowing for standard stacking in an automatic thrower. Upon impact by a shotgun pellet, the target ignites with both white smoke and a nice loud bang. Firebird also produces reactive targets for rifles, air rifles, airsoft, and archery. -
Gun Casket Combines Monolithic Safe Designs with Fast Access
28 May 2013 | 10:03 amTuesday, May 28th 2013 Gun Casket strikes a perfect medium between sleek design, portability, and quick access. Their line of gun safes for pistols and shotguns provides a secure firearm storage apparatus that you can easily keep under your bed or in the car. Offered in silver or black pry resistant annodized aluminum, Gun Caskets provide your choice of electronic or manual entry. Enter your code for electronic access and your weapon is available to you in a matter of seconds. For the electronic entry, personalize your code or use the included backup key. Gun Casket’s choice of aluminum… -
Save Time & Ammo with Laserlyte’s MBS Six Pak Scope Leveler Kit
8 Apr 2013 | 1:07 pmSave Time & Ammo with Laserlyte’s MBS Six Pak Scope Leveler Kit April 9th, 2013 Laserlyte’s MBS Six Pak Scope & Gun Leveler presents a streamlined approach to prepping your new scope so it’s on paper before you even leave the house. The MBS Six Pak is designed to compliment Laserlyte’s Universal Mini Laser Bore Sight Tool (sold separately). The Laser Sight fits .22 to .50 caliber rifles and AR-15′s with it’s included caliber adapter kit. When purchased along with an MBS Six Pak, you’ve now expanded your capabilities for sighting in optics. The… -
North American Arms Case Hardened Mini Revolver [1]
27 Mar 2013 | 6:58 amNorth American Arms Case Hardened Mini Revolver by Mike Searson Wednesday, March 27th 2012 North American Arms (NAA) has long been known for manufacturing the Mini Revolver; a small single-action pocket revolver constructed entirely from stainless steel. NAA mini-revolvers are reminiscent of the spur trigger single action revolvers of the mid-19th century. NAA’s latest effort harkens back to those days as it is constructed of carbon steel and finished in a beautiful case-hardened finish courtesy of Doug Turnbull of Turnbull Restorations. This particular model is chambered in 22 Magnum; NAA… -
The Magpul Bugout Begins
22 Mar 2013 | 12:31 pmMagpul began their transition out of Colorado this week due to the recent signing of House Bill 1224, which bans “high” capacity magazines. Rumor also has it the company, leaving with $70 million in Colorado tax revenue stuffed back in their pockets, will expand their operation to multiple states. With this strategy, the folks at Magpul are turning a crappy situation into an advantageous one. They are assisting states that respect the 2nd amendment, most likely expanding their workforce, and will also ensure that the holy grail of polymer magazines will remain ubiquitous…
