Actor Joe Mantegna shooting a segment of Gun Stories at the NRA. Fairfax, Virginia - Joe Mantegna's first trip to the National Firearms Museum occurred almost a year ago today. Along with Michael Bane and the Outdoor Channel crew, he was here to shoot segments of the soon to be debuted television show Gun Stories. Fast forward eleven months and a couple of Golden Moose awards later, Joe and the crew are back at the NRA for season two. "Today (Monday the 14th) we're going to start with the Thompson Machine Gun, the Garand and the Luger," said Director Tim Cremin. "Later in the week we'll move…
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Agent Rossi returns to National Firearms Museum
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Forbes Model 24B Rifle: A Light Gun at a Great Price
The Gun Nuts15 May 2012 | 11:10 amby David E. Petzal Melvin Forbes started Ultra Light Arms (now New Ultra Light Arms) in 1986, and is still very much in business, which is a towering tribute to the quality of his rifles. Small gunmakers riseth up and are mown down, but Melvin is still turning out the best truly light hunting rifles in the world. What stands between a New Ultra Light Arms rifle and most shooters is the price. It’s a handmade gun, and the basic Model 24 NULA is $3,600 before options, which are many. And so, because Melvin is a man of the people, he has found a way to get his rifles into the hands of the… -
Clayton Cramer Needs Help
Shall Not Be Questioned15 May 2012 | 9:53 amHe’s helping with an Amicus brief challenging discretionary permit issuance, and he needs every “the blood will run in the streets” quote you all can find. Doesn’t have to literally be that, but any quite predicting murder, mayhem, dogs and cats living together, mass hysteria! Related posts: Post Heller Crime Die Flederkatze Cat Trouble -
New Ballistics App from Bryan Litz for Android Devices
Daily Bulletin15 May 2012 | 2:07 pmBryan Litz has just released AB Mobile, a new, state-of-the-art Ballistics App for Android OS devices. (An iOS version for iPhones/iPads is in the works, but ETA is not yet set.) For those familiar with the Shooter App for Android and iOS, the $29.95 AB Mobile App is basically an extended/advanced version of Shooter. AB Mobile was coded by the same programmer, and uses the same solver, but this new AB App has an enhanced interface, plus many additional features that extend capabilities beyond any ballistics App currently on the market. READ AB App Users Manual | Preview and Purchase App in…
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Update: XM2010 Not Supplied by Remington
15 May 2012 | 11:31 pmThere was a comment on the story we posted yesterday about the first commercially available Remington XM2010 rifle, and the implications are fascinating. I work for Remington and no one knows how this got out. I checked the model number … Continue reading → Related posts: First Commercially Available Remington XM2010 On Sale UPDATE: Remington UMC vs. Ruger SR9c – Are We There Yet? Update: Remington UMC vs. Ruger SR9c – Bullet Length? -
Question of the Day: Should Gang Members Be Allowed to Practice?
15 May 2012 | 1:59 pmWe ran a report a few days ago about the closure of the Smith & Wesson Shooting Sports Center in Springfield, Mass. Shut down for inventory? Pshaw! Reaching out to Smith’s PR crew hasn’t gotten us any answers. But now … Continue reading → No related posts. -
Irresponsible Gun Owner of the Day: Shawn Mossow
15 May 2012 | 12:00 pmGuys can get into a lot of trouble when they have too much time on their hands. Idle hands and all that. Shawn Mossow and an un-named buddy were messing around on Sunday when the friend decided it was as … Continue reading → No related posts. -
Why Eric Holder Would Rather Go To Jail Than Surrender Fast and Furious Documents to Congressional Investigators
15 May 2012 | 10:17 amU.S. Attorney General Eric Holder continues to stonewall Congressional investigators over Operation Fast and Furious. Congress wants to know the origin, scope, scale, nature and timing of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ illegal gun running program. A … Continue reading → Related posts: ATF Death Watch 98: U.S. Attorney General Holder on Fast and Furious: “I Don’t Remember Knowing About It” ATF DW Addendum: The Truth About Attorney General Eric Holder’s Testimony to the House Judiciary Committee ATF Death Watch 114: Eric Holder… -
Orlando Sentinel Profiles George Zimmerman’s PF-9
15 May 2012 | 10:00 amThere’s not a lot that’s newsworthy going on in the Trayvon Martin case these days. George Zimmerman’s out on bail and, you’d have to assume, preparing for his trial with his attorneys. With so little happening in such a high … Continue reading → Related posts: New from Wilson Combat: .38 Super Super Sentinel “If you pull a gun, or point a gun, at an Orlando police officer, we are going to shoot you” Suicide at Orlando Area Shooting Range [not shown]. Again.
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Survival Gun Show – Episode 24
4 May 2012 | 9:00 amThis week’s episode of the “Survival Gun Show” finds Chip recording in his mobile studio… His wife’s two-door commuter car. Listen in as he reviews the High Point carbines in 9mm, .40 S&W and .45 ACP along with discussing the Taurus PT92 clone of the popular Beretta Model 92/M9. Additional information on these platforms can be found at the following resources: Great write-up about the High Point carbines Comparison of the High Point carbine with the Ruger PC9 by Gun Test magazine Review of the PT92 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVizi9nYE1M… -
5.11 ATAC L1 Flashlight Review
29 Apr 2012 | 1:31 pmThis is a review of a nice new flashlight of mine. It’s the 5.11 Atac L1 tactical flashlight that uses one CR123A lithium battery. Watch my video review below and then check out 5.11 tactical’s website for all the detailed specifications. 5.11 Tactical ATAC L1 CREE XP-G LED 14-173 Lumens Flashlight, Black 53142-019-BLACK-1 SZ Save $10.01 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lifCz11_eoA -
Bar Stool Discussion LIVE – 041
27 Apr 2012 | 9:00 amLAID in Moto-city Streamed Live 4/18/12: Rick “9mm” Ector, firearms instructor, blogger, gun rights activist, and media resource, dials up the GRRN barroom from the mean streets of Detroit. In an outstanding interview, he recounts his 7 year journey from unarmed mugging victim to the owner of Rick’s Firearm Academy of Detroit, and his corresponding move into gun rights activism. Despite years of Mark’s stalking, when cornered at the NRA convention Rick quickly agreed to this interview, and hopefully many more. After attending many meetings, interviewing countless people, and… -
Survival Gun Show – Episode 23
26 Apr 2012 | 3:04 pmToday Chip covers two firearms that have obvious Survival applications: the popular Springfield XD and the venerable Savage 99. The discussion on the XD covers a brief history of the platform, an overview of the different design elements of the XD and some recent experiences Chip had shooting one of these great sidearms. The second part of the show focuses on the lever action Savage 99 with attention paid to the “dual use” possibilities of a powerful cartridge like the .308 Winchester in a fast-shooting, but also fairly innocently-looking longarm. -
Bar Stool Discussion LIVE – 040
23 Apr 2012 | 8:18 amNo Compromise! Streamed Live! 4/4/12: On Doc’s 47th birthday, Paul Velone, of Grass Roots North Carolina knocks aside the GRRN bar doors to celebrate the elimination of his state’s ban on carrying firearms during a state of emergency. Paul is a guerilla fighter for gun rights with a No Compromise attitude: an aggressive, winning tactic. Then – it gets a bit odd: with the latest Glock follies and an improvised silencer made from an oil filter. Matt of American Specialty Ammo swears it’s the quietest 22LR silencer available. Remember: it ain’t stupid if it works. The…
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2012 MidwayUSA & NRA Bianchi Cup Preview Show - Episode 2
15 May 2012 | 5:55 pmTom Hughes and Jon Leighton are back behind the desk for the second episode of the 2012 MidwayUSA & NRA Bianchi Cup Preview Show. This time, the pair are discussing a variety topics related to the Bianchi Cup including major sponsors, the history of the championship, and some breaking news on which top shooter has dropped out of the competition due to injury. We're just a week away from the Bianchi Cup, so stay tuned for live coverage beginning next week including more episodes of Bianchi TV live from Columbia, Missouri. -
New York's March is Friends Volunteer of the Year
15 May 2012 | 2:34 pmContinuing with our highlights of this year's Region Volunteer of the Year award winners, we bring you the Central Region's Diane March. Friends of NRA's Region Volunteers of the year are chosen by a select select committee of senior NRA staff from the pool of Field Rep-selected Area Volunteers of the Year. These exceptional volunteers for Friends of NRA were invited to the NRA Annual Meeting as honored guests where they received special recognition at the National NRA Foundation Banquet. Diane March is a resident of Wappinger Falls, NY, serving as co-chairman of the Mid Hudson… -
Agent Rossi returns to National Firearms Museum
15 May 2012 | 11:22 amActor Joe Mantegna shooting a segment of Gun Stories at the NRA. Fairfax, Virginia - Joe Mantegna's first trip to the National Firearms Museum occurred almost a year ago today. Along with Michael Bane and the Outdoor Channel crew, he was here to shoot segments of the soon to be debuted television show Gun Stories. Fast forward eleven months and a couple of Golden Moose awards later, Joe and the crew are back at the NRA for season two. "Today (Monday the 14th) we're going to start with the Thompson Machine Gun, the Garand and the Luger," said Director Tim Cremin. "Later in the week we'll move… -
Chris Cheng's final take on Top Shot's finale
15 May 2012 | 8:26 amCalifornia IT guy Chris Cheng takes Top Shot Season 4 finale Chris Cheng on the Browning M1919 machine gun - photo courtesy of History Chris Cheng's ascension to Top Shot was not without obstacles. Unassuming, untrained and understated in almost every aspect of the competition, he was not a popular choice when the show began. Eleven shows later, he stood alongside a Civil War Re-enactor, a Federal Officer and a Triple Nickel Award Winner … things didn't look good for the IT guy. Though a professional shooting contract and a hundred thousand dollars waited for the winner, the… -
SoundGear joins NRA Business Alliance
14 May 2012 | 5:41 pmNRA's Business Alliance is filled with piles of benefits for every everyday entrepreneur. There are shipping discounts available from Federal Express, reasonable rates on website and software designs from Wild Apricot, lower processing fees from Payment Alliance and more. Now you can throw SoundGear hearing protection into the mix. SoundGear provides 100% digital, instant-fit hearing protection product for shooters. Without earmuffs or earplugs, SoundGear combines the instant-fit convenience one finds in a behind-the-ear device with the comfort of a customized device. And even though it's…
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Why The NRA Wants The Trayvon Martin Case To Go Away
2 May 2012 | 12:26 pmWhen the National Rifle Association’s Wayne LaPierre finally spoke out about the Trayvon Martin shooting, it was to decry the media’s coverage of the tragedy as “sensational reporting from Florida.” It’s understandable that the NRA would be uncomfortable with the intense media attention to this particular shooting tragedy. For one thing, the shooting [...] -
NRA becomes toxic when exposed to light
22 Apr 2012 | 12:34 pmIn the weeks since George Zimmerman’s killing of Trayvon Martin, corporate America has been force fed a crash survey of public opinion on gun policy. Some of America’s most popular –and message-savvy — companies announced their swift verdict when they, and then ALEC, withdrew support for the National Rifle Association’s paranoid, violent agenda. Their [...] -
George Zimmerman Had Accomplices. Too Bad We Can’t Arrest Them Too.
13 Apr 2012 | 10:58 amDon’t get me wrong, I blame George Zimmerman for shooting Trayvon Martin. But I also blame the NRA and the politicians who do their bidding for putting the gun in his hands. George Zimmerman had an arrest record and a history of violence. Yet he was allowed to carry a loaded, hidden handgun in the state of Florida. This [...] -
Meet George Zimmerman: He is the NRA
22 Mar 2012 | 10:58 amA number of years ago, with the election of George W. Bush the gun lobby said, “…we’ll have a President where we work out of their office.” Around that time, in their unchecked euphoria, they launched a big budget advertising campaign with the slogan, “I am the NRA.” The ads featured spokespeople like Tom [...] -
Shooting of Florida Teen Shows Danger of Maryland Judge’s Renegade Ruling
19 Mar 2012 | 11:04 amRecently Judge Benson Everett Legg of Maryland became the first federal judge to hold there is a Second Amendment right to carry a gun outside the home. Only days before, Trayvon Martin, a Florida teenager, lay dead from a shooting that dramatically illustrates the price in lives we will pay if Judge Legg’s renegade [...]
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Michigan: House Committee Considers Legislation to Repeal Permit to Purchase and Registration this Thursday, May 17
15 May 2012 | 12:00 pmAs previously reported, the Michigan House Judiciary Committee will have a hearing this Thursday, May 17, to review an important and long-overdue bill that would eliminate the state handgun “permit-to-purchase” and registration requirements. This committee will hear House Bill 5225 and consider this proposed amendment language that will be used as a substitute for HB 5225 when this hearing takes place. -
Don’t Let the Missouri General Assembly End Session THIS Friday Without Passing Important Right-to-Carry Reforms
15 May 2012 | 12:00 pmPlease call your state Representative today and urge him or her to vote to concur with the Senate version of the NRA-supported Senate Bill 489 and Senate Bill 760. Time is running out and these bills need your help to reach the Governor’s desk by THIS Friday. -
Louisiana: Right to Keep and Bear Arms Amendment Now Eligible for Consideration in the State House
15 May 2012 | 11:00 amYesterday, the House Civil Law and Procedure Committee unanimously passed Senate Bill 303 sending it to the floor of the state House for consideration. This legislation, which would provide for the country’s strongest “right to keep and bear arms” constitutional amendment, still faces an uphill battle in the state House. SB 303 has already passed in the state Senate and has been endorsed by Governor Bobby Jindal. -
Open Carry Becomes Law in Oklahoma
15 May 2012 | 10:00 amToday, Governor Mary Fallin signed into law the Open Carry/Omnibus gun bill, Senate Bill 1733. Senate Bill 1733 is an omnibus firearm bill containing significant improvements to Oklahoma gun laws, including allowing concealed carry permit holders the choice of open carrying. -
Miller: Injured vet’s guns stolen by D.C.
14 May 2012 | 7:00 pmAfter being injured on his second tour of duty in Afghanistan, Lt. Augustine Kim spent the night in a D.C. jail for possessing unregistered guns. Mr. Kim was transporting his firearms from his parents’ house in New Jersey to South Carolina when he stopped at Walter Reed in Washington for a medical appointment in the summer of 2010.
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S&W M&P Pistol with the TiRant45
10 May 2012 | 1:47 pmJames sent up over some great photo of his M&P pistol with a TiRant45 silencer. -
300BLK is great for Hog Hunting!!
10 May 2012 | 1:41 pmWe all knew that, but there is a feature on Outdoor life, giving a “15 Great Firearms” for Hog Hunting, featuring the AAC Micro7 rifle and highlighting 300 AAC Blackout. http://www.outdoorlife.com/photos/gallery/hunting/2012/05/hog-guns-15-great-hog-hunting-rifles-and-handguns?photo=8#node-1001355211 -
AAC Sticker in “End of Watch” movie
7 May 2012 | 4:21 pmCory spotted this one in a preview for a new Jake Gyllenhaal movie called “End of Watch”. The “Cops Heart AAC” sticker on the locker. Nice -
Note the cool, Old School AAC Cap
25 Apr 2012 | 3:21 pmOK fine, Jonathon has a sweet Evolution45 on his H&K Tactical, but for those that don’t know that is a rare “Restroom Man” AAC Ball Cap!!(restroom man is on the other side of the cap . . . Jonathon, turn around man, turn around) -
Handy Chart
24 Apr 2012 | 8:00 amJason, from TenPoundMonkey shot me over a simple chart that should help folks. When it comes to mounting a silencer on a host firearm, crush washers and peel washers are “DEATH”. They can allow the silencer to , well, for lack of a better word, “Crush” the washer and misalign the pathway through the silencer in relation to the bore of the barrel and cause an end cap strike. Another issue we see is failure to Rocksett the muzzle device to the barrel and failure to degrease the barrel and muzzle device prior to using the Rocksett. Make sure you follow the instructions…
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SCAR Side Rail
12 May 2012 | 8:29 amUpgrade: Precision machined from 6061 T6 Aluminum alloy with Mil-A-8625 Type III Class 2 Hardcoat Anodized finish. Features Quick-Detach Sling Swivel Socket. Available in Black and Flat Dark Earth. Made in USA. Both available for $49.95 from DamageUSA. ...This is a summary only. Visit GunPundit for the whole story. -
Theiving Cops
11 May 2012 | 10:29 amA guy driving through Monterey, Tennessee got pulled over for speeding and the officer took $22,000 in cash because he said the driver “couldn’t prove it was legitimate.” ...This is a summary only. Visit GunPundit for the whole story. -
Shotgun 4-Round Burst
11 May 2012 | 7:29 amSRM 12-gauge full auto: ...This is a summary only. Visit GunPundit for the whole story. -
Chinese General
10 May 2012 | 5:31 pmThey didn’t give the general a magazine. ...This is a summary only. Visit GunPundit for the whole story. -
Korean War vet shoots intruder inside home
9 May 2012 | 7:58 pmPolice say an 84-year-old western Pennsylvania man wounded a home invasion suspect with the gun he carried in the Korean War. Nice. The intruder had a stun gun and a screwdriver. ...This is a summary only. Visit GunPundit for the whole story.
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MG Arms' Banshee and Banshee Lite Are Long-Range Tactical Hunters
15 May 2012 | 12:17 pmYou’ve no doubt noticed that the tactical and hunting worlds have merged. Firearms provide one definite intersection, and you see these two venues coming together nicely in MG Arms’ new Banshee rifle. MG Arms has been making precision rifles for years, and the Banshee is at home on the shooting range. Whether in the hands of a law enforcement officer or a hunter in a blind, the Banshee is a great rifle when a long distance shot is in the offing. The Banshee, with its blueprinted Remington Action, is available in 2 models: The Banshee, which features a heavy taper fluted… -
Second Obama Gun Bubble Boosted by Fears of Zombie Apocalypse?
15 May 2012 | 10:51 amWhen Barack Obama was elected in November 2008, firearms manufacturers experienced a boom in demand that didn’t dissipate until late 2010. Now, gun sales nationwide are sharply increasingly once more. According to the National Shooting Sports Foundation, firearms and ammunition sales generated about $31 billion in “economic impact” nationwide in 2011, up from $19 billion four years earlier. The NSSF estimates that record figure will be substantially eclipsed in… -
Remington Gives 700 BDL a Facelift for 50th Anniversary
13 May 2012 | 1:00 pmRemington has gone retro. The highlight of Big Green’s lineup for 2012 is the M700 BDL 50th Anniversary Edition. The BDL, for “B-grade Deluxe,” is one of the designations Remington rolled out in 1962, when it introduced the radical 700, which quickly gained a following among riflemen, who were smitten with its sleek round action and the elegant lines of its stock. The companion to the BDL in ’62 was the ADL—the other production model the 700 was offered in that first year, though the Remington Custom Shop had a Safari Grade available too. Ah, those were the… -
Field Test: Plano AW Gun Case Offers Supreme Protection
11 May 2012 | 10:49 amMy Plano AW Gun Case went through a field test in the unlikeliest of places: the airport. I watched as the case poked its nose out onto the baggage carousel, came down the conveyor line and immediately got hung up on the very tight corner. With 30 people between me and the case, I couldn’t get there before a suitcase gave it a bump — my gun case slid off the line, dropped a foot and a half and slammed hard onto the floor. The results of the test, though, were not apparent until the next day, when I took my two rifles to the shooting range. They were fine and the scopes still dead… -
Ohio Town Considers Suburban Deer Hunting Permit
11 May 2012 | 9:16 amSuburban developments have long been home to whitetail deer, but a growing deer population has pushed deer out of the woods and into backyards in Avon Lake, Ohio. The Avon Lake Council is looking into a deer hunting recommendation that would permit bowhunting whitetail deer (with an estimated population of 225 to 250 deer) in designated parts of the city. However, this isn’t sitting well with the city’s 4th Ward councilman David Kos, reports the Chronicle-Telegram. Kos was “stunned” at some of the areas deemed sufficient for hunting grounds and says some areas…
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Alphecca, by Jeff Soyer
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OK: Gov. Signs Open-Carry Into Law
16 May 2012 | 3:48 amFrom Tulsa World: Gov. Mary Fallin on Tuesday signed a measure allowing for guns to be carried openly. The new law takes effect November 1st and you still need a CCW permit before you can do so. -
D.C. Cops Deserve the Worst
15 May 2012 | 4:12 pmBecause they are the worst. This story involves a wounded vet on leave, properly transporting firearms through our nation’s capital, and how he was treated by some of the cops there. Rather than even try to quote a part of it — which would do the whole sorry story injustice — I’ll just urge you to read the whole thing. The cops involved in this should have been thanking this man for his service — and the sacrifice of, the injuries he sustained in doing so — but instead, these cops treated him worse than, well: Mr. Kim recalled. “I remember thinking, we… -
Chris Matthews Flunks on Jeopardy!
15 May 2012 | 3:49 amFor a guy who kept saying, sarcastically, that he’d like to see Sarah Palin on Jeopardy!, he made a fool of himself on the show. Video and transcript at the link. -
A Tale of Two Governors
15 May 2012 | 3:37 amAt the Wall Street Journal, a look at two governors. One (N.J. Gov. Christie) is succeeding in getting state debt under control. The other (CA. Gov. Brown) is failing. You can read the comparison here. -
From the Department of Dumb Criminals
15 May 2012 | 3:25 amIf you’re going to steal a valuable antique gun, don’t then try to sell it on national TV. From the Denver Post: A 64-year-old Erie man who tried to sell an antique pistol on the Discovery Channel TV show “American Guns” in December is accused of stealing the $20,000 revolver from a private museum in New Mexico. More at the link. The gun is a Colt Dragoon black-powder revolver dating from the 1800’s and a viewer who knew of the missing gun called authorities. I’m guessing the alleged crook isn’t the brightest bulb in the chandelier.
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Zimmerman's nose was broken, Martin's knuckles had broken skin
15 May 2012 | 10:30 pmThe news is as important for what it says as what it doesn't say. Martin had broken skin on his knuckles, but note that there was no mention about Zimmerman having similar bruises on his knuckles. What does that tell you? It means that Martin was hitting Zimmerman sufficiently hard and often to break the skin on his knuckles, but that Zimmerman didn't hit Martin back. That means Zimmerman didn't throw the first punch. That means that it is that much harder to believe that Zimmerman started the fight. And that is extremely important. It looks as if… -
Bizarre zero tolerance policy gets Detroit grounds keeper fired
15 May 2012 | 7:20 pmA grounds keeper and his foreman were both fired. Chevilott wanted to give the gun to the police, but they didn't arrive so he had to give it to the police after he was done with work. From Fox News:A Detroit groundskeeper, who turned in a loaded handgun he found hidden in weeds while working, was fired by the Wayne County Department of Public Services, MyFoxDetroit.com reports.John Chevilott, who is just two years shy of retirement, found the loaded snub-nosed revolver on May 3 when he and his crew were mowing a lawn in Wayne County. Chevilott secured the gun, waiting for police… -
While defending Obama's tax policies, Will Smith is stunned to learn about what Frances' new president plans to do to tax rates
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Germany's economy grew at a 2 percent rate in the
15 May 2012 | 12:55 pmSo much for Krugman's predictions about Germany and their austerity policy. From the Financial Times: The German economy grew five times faster than expected in the first quarter of the year, jumping 0.5 per cent. . . . The year on year increase was 1.7 per cent, beating expectations of a 0.8 per cent jump, and the German statistics office said growth was supported by an increase in net trade as exports to outside the eurozone gained. But this is still more a tale of divergence than cheer as French GDP came in flat and the Netherlands GDP fell 0.2 per cent as the country remained in technical… -
Yet more bogus information on Wikipedia
15 May 2012 | 12:42 pmFrom The Atlantic: A woman opens an old steamer trunk and discovers tantalizing clues that a long-dead relative may actually have been a serial killer, stalking the streets of New York in the closing years of the nineteenth century. A beer enthusiast is presented by his neighbor with the original recipe for Brown's Ale, salvaged decades before from the wreckage of the old brewery--the very building where the Star-Spangled Banner was sewn in 1813. A student buys a sandwich called the Last American Pirate and unearths the long-forgotten tale of Edward Owens, who terrorized the Chesapeake Bay in…
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Help a blogger out
15 May 2012 | 10:48 amClayton Cramer: I need every example that you can find where opponents of shall-issue laws claimed that there would be murder, mayhem, increases in road rage arguments escalating to gunplay, and so on, that you can find. Here’s a list of ‘blood in the streets’ and here’s one of ‘wild west’. That’s a good start. -
Bleg: Truck
15 May 2012 | 9:49 amI’ve officially abandoned any sort of attempt at gainful employment. I’ll keep some clients but I’m going to go work for me. I’m going to need a truck big enough to haul light equipment and tools. My last truck may have been too small for what I have in mind but I liked it fine. No GMs or Dodges since I will not give them my money. That leaves the Nissans, Toyotas and Fords. What say you? The sad news, I’ll have to get rid of Tactical Car, and that really bums me out. -
“It doesn’t bother me”
15 May 2012 | 9:38 amHard hitting news team visits open carry state. Nothing happens. -
Belt and holster in one
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The census
15 May 2012 | 8:06 amMy rep. says the census goes too far: But for U.S. Rep. John J. Duncan Jr., the detailed questionnaire the U.S. Census Bureau sends out to thousands of households every month is a little too Orwellian. It’s too intrusive, he said, and poses too many questions that are none of the government’s business. “It seems to me that is Big Brother type of government,” the Knoxville Republican said. I’d ignore it anyway. The whole agency is make-work jobs who need stuff to do the nine years they’re not working on the constitutionally required census. And I’ve…
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Latest in Zimmerman Case
15 May 2012 | 7:51 pmFrom ABC News: A medical report compiled by the family physician of accused Trayvon Martin murderer George Zimmerman and obtained exclusively by ABC News found that Zimmerman was diagnosed with a “closed fracture” of his nose, a pair of black eyes, two lacerations to the back of his head and a minor back injury the day after he fatally shot Martin during an alleged altercation. In addition, apparently Trayvon Martin had injuries to his knuckles. A clean case of self-defense would hinge on who the instigator was, but with this kind of evidence, it’s difficult to see how the… -
Doing Some Good
15 May 2012 | 1:00 pmPlease excuse the very off topic post, but you all should know by now that I’m a bleeding heart libertarian. If you like the idea of teaching kids how to read so they can actually read and appreciate our founding documents, then literacy should be a concern. It’s not just a hooked on phonics kind of literacy, but teaching kids how to truly understand the stories they read. Reading with Pictures thinks that they can capture the interest and imagination of kids by using comics. Yup, comics. Right now, Reading with Pictures is running a Kickstarter campaign to support their first… -
The War Against Stand Your Ground
15 May 2012 | 10:35 amI’ve been watching our opponents somewhat carefully, since they launched the Second Chance on Shoot First campaign. I thought it was curious to note that while Mayor Bloomberg put his weight behind this effort, it did not appear that MAIG was joining. But then I noticed one of MAIG’s campaigns released a mother day message from Sabryna Fulton, however, you will note that it mentions nothing about Stand Your Ground, nor will you find it linked anywhere on the Fix Gun Checks Campaign web site. Why would this be? Probably because Bloomberg can read polling data as much well as anyone… -
Clayton Cramer Needs Help
15 May 2012 | 9:53 amHe’s helping with an Amicus brief challenging discretionary permit issuance, and he needs every “the blood will run in the streets” quote you all can find. Doesn’t have to literally be that, but any quite predicting murder, mayhem, dogs and cats living together, mass hysteria! Related posts: Post Heller Crime Die Flederkatze Cat Trouble -
Annoying the Opposition By Using Their Own Logic
14 May 2012 | 10:28 pmAnytime a remark of mine spawns a post on CSGV’s “Things Pro-Gun Activists Say That We Take Out Of Context“ I feel I must be doing something right. I finally got tired of them spewing their peacenik nonsense, and tried to make them live up to the logical conclusion of their rhetoric, which would be that the violent, armed resistance that was necessary to eradicate Nazism in Europe was an immoral act. Apparently they didn’t appreciate that, and went off at length to mischaracterize my statement as suggesting that advocating non-intervention was the same as outright…
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Daewoo K11 Advanced Combat Rifle Review
15 May 2012 | 11:53 pmThe Small Arms Defense Journal have reviewed the Daewoo K11. This is, as far as I know, the first published review of the gun by foreigners. From the review ... Problems with the U.S. OICW included fragment size and dispersion radius upon detonation. In simple terms, the fragments of the 20mm munition were too small to be very effective. In addition, there was insufficient explosive material within the 20mm OICW round to create an effective killing radius. Finally, when detonated in airburst mode, the rules of physics resulted in the majority of fragments being dispersed vertically and away… -
IWI UZI Pro & Micro UZI
15 May 2012 | 11:49 pmThis promotional video from IWI shows off their updated UZI Pro. You can tell a Israeli Defense Industry video a mile away I love them. -
.338 NM Lightweight Medium Machine Gun (LWMMG)
15 May 2012 | 11:47 pmGeneral Dynamics has unveiled a new medium machine gun chambered in .338 Norma Magnum. It looks like it is based on the FN MAG / M240 machine gun with a new fire control system, AR-14 pistol grip, M4-style stock and quad picatinny rails. The .338 Norma Magnum's performance is very similar to that of the much more popular .338 Lapua Magnum. The .338 NM has a slight advantage in that when loaded with a .300 grain Sierra HPBT MatchKing projectile, its overall length is shorter than the .338 LM loaded with the same bullet. This is why General Dynamics would have chosen this round over the more… -
First Remington XM2010 On Sale To Consumers
15 May 2012 | 12:45 amModern Pawn and Guns, Corpus Christi, Texas, are selling a Remington XM2010. It is a complete set include the Remington Arms Chassis System (RACS), Leupold MKIV ERT scope, AAC TiTan suppressor, Harris bipod and two cases (one hard, one soft). The suppressor means that it requires all the necessary NFA paperwork. No price is listed so you can be sure it is going to cost a lot! From Modern Pawn and Guns' website ... Just in we have the FIRST COMMERCIALLY available Remington XM2010 M24 rifle for sale. It is chambered in .300 Win Mag and includes everything shown. This entire set up comes in a… -
Venezuela National Guard with Cx4 Storm
15 May 2012 | 12:38 amThe Venezuela National Guard has adopted the Beretta Cx4 Storm carbine. My guess is that it is chambered in 9mm Luger (the Cx4 Storm is also available in .40 S&W and .45 ACP). My initial reaction was that this is a strange choice of weapon for a reserve infantry unit, but after reading Wikipedia it makes more sense. The Venezuelan National Guard serve more in a gendarmerie / paramilitary police role than they do as a reserve infantry unit. The Cx4 Storm is a good law enforcement carbine.
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Quote of the day
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Fun with headlines
15 May 2012 | 7:51 amRene Stutzman and Henry Pierson Curtis’ ability to think; From the Orlando Sentinel is small, disingenuous Another Zimmerman article from people more interested in pushing an agenda than reporting the news. Sean Caranna is quoted in the article, and these nitwits of course twist his words around. Unable to make a logical argument, the authors instead resort to using inflammatory language and borderline fabrications. They’re still trying to paint Zimmerman as some sort of racist vigilante who hunted down a young, black man. They can’t admit error and move on. Also, pay attention to the… -
Things I did not know
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Would you get involved?
14 May 2012 | 12:03 pmI don’t normally like ‘playing scenarios’ because most of the time they’re unrealistic. Self Defense is rarely cut and dried with a “guy comes in with a mask and a gun and yells ‘I’m here to rob the place because I’m high on crack and have a long history of violence!’” situation. However, there’s still the element of needing to be prepared to defend yourself, or possibly others, even if you do not have 100% of the available information to make the best decision possible. Take this example from When the Balloon Goes Up After a dinner, you are descending down into the… -
What an AWESOME picture
14 May 2012 | 10:05 amI {heart} Fireballs Hat Tip Joe
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The Real Gun Guys
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Take 2 Minutes to Clean Your A…
21 Mar 2012 | 1:12 pmTake 2 Minutes to Clean Your Apps Permissions http://t.co/EC5jQ3sY via @aviche -
Behold The Power, of Guns!
9 Mar 2011 | 6:52 amA burglar broke into a house in Portland, OR recently and when the homeowner came home and confronted him, he locked himself in the bathroom and called 911 so the police would come and protect him…from the homeowner. Why? He thought the homeowner had a gun and was going to shoot him. “Timothy James Chapek, 24, allegedly broke into the Portland, Oregon house but dialed 911 when he was confronted by the owner, ABC reports. Chapek locked himself in the bathroom and waited for police to “free” him because he feared he may be shot at. Sergeant Pete Simpson from Portland… -
I need five people to complete…
23 Feb 2011 | 5:47 amI need five people to complete my registration. MOTOROLA ATRIX 4G – Android 2.2 Smartphone – Wireless from ATT http://tinyurl.com/4b5fxfz -
I love my Roku HD|xr! I watch …
19 Feb 2011 | 5:19 pmI love my Roku HD|xr! I watch Netflix, Hulu Plus and other shows from Revision3, TWiT and others!!! #Roku1Mfans http://www.roku.com/1million
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Traction Control
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Stuttgart, Germany
14 May 2012 | 4:18 pmMy trip started out well enough on Saturday when I left the house at 3:00 PM. I had an hour and 45 minutes before the scheduled flight to get to the airport and check my oversize luggage. At 4:05 PM, just as we we about to board the flight to London, the Gate announced the airplane was being put out of service for electronic ‘fly-by-wire’ control issues. Not to worry, I boarded another 777 at 6:45 PM and taxied on and, then off, the runway. An AC Converter malfunction put airplane #2 out of service. Call up 777 number three! At 9:45 PM we boarded and pushed back from the gate at… -
Bummer
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The View from the Porch
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This Should Be Interesting…
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Obama vs Texas Inmate? Close Call: 59% – 41%
9 May 2012 | 6:50 pmThis Texas Department of Corrections inmate came within 19% of the votes needed to knock Dear Leader Barry-Barack Hussien Soetoro Obama-llama off the West Virginia ticket in the Presidential DemocRAT party primary! Sorry, what’s that? That is that not his true legal name? Well, then I’ll use the official Birth Certificate version … What’s that? It’s a forgery? Very well, how about using his Selective Services card then. What’s that? New document regulations were passed to allowed to it to be shredded the day after Sheriff Arapio announced an investigation?
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Your Daily Dose of Awesome
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Today’s Funny… Trigger Discipline Edition
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I want that
15 May 2012 | 9:30 amEveryday Tactical has a look at a good looking knife from Gerber… Combat Fixed Blade Knife Gerber makes good knives, but at $154 its a bit pricey. Especially when you can get one of those damn Bear Grylls knives that … Continue reading → -
Something about a RACEGUN, or something
15 May 2012 | 9:15 amDefense Review has a look at cool .40 cal full auto Glock (with vids of course)….. here -
Interesting Concept: Train Like You Bleed
15 May 2012 | 9:00 amA good article over at Front Sight Post by that title that focuses on the idea that once the fight is over, someone you love (or someone that you shot) may need immediate medical attention.
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NFA Gun Trust Lawyer Blog
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JFPO and Alan Korwin White Paper : Why Jews Hate Guns
10 May 2012 | 9:18 amJews have been assaulted, accosted, and oppressed by nearly every nation and empire in history, including the ancient Greeks, Romans, Persians, Byzantines, Ottomans and of course modern nations like Germany and the USSR. With a history like this, you would think that Jewish people would be pro self-defense and pro firearms. While many are very pro firearms there are also many who are very much against firearms. This paper Why Jews Hate Guns helps explain many of the issues related to firearms rights. This White Paper was written by Rabbi Dovid Bendory of JFPO and Alan Korwin of GunLaws.com. -
Can I Ship a SBR or SBS by US Mail?
3 May 2012 | 2:09 pmShort answer - Individuals or Trustees cannot, Dealers can. The reason you can ship a riffle or shotgun by the United States Postal Service but not a Short-Barreled Rifle or Short-Barreled Shotgun is because of how Pistols are defined by the USPS. The USPS defines a SBR or SBS as a Pistol and not a Riffle and as such does not permit them to be shipped by individuals or Trustees of Gun Trusts. See below 431.2 Handgun Pistols, revolvers, and other firearms capable of being concealed on the person (for example, short-barreled shotguns and short-barreled rifles) are defined as handguns. The… -
How Do I Ship NFA FIrearms to An Out of State Trustee
3 May 2012 | 11:59 amRecently one of our Gun Trust Lawyer® Clients asked us: What are the shipping requirements for items in my NFA trust for Trustees in different states? The items are legal in both states and the personnel involved can legally possess the items. I also understand the commercial carrier and USPS shipping restrictions (at least think I do). As there is no transfer of ownership, must the items go thru a FFL holder? Our Trust allows one Trustee to ship to another Co-Trustee who is located in a different state a NFA Firearm that is an asset of the Gun Trust with the advanced approval from the ATF… -
Top 10 Questions & Answers from ATF
2 May 2012 | 6:31 amATF receives numerous telephone and electronic inquiries on a daily basis. In an effort to provide individuals with the most up-to-date information, ATF has compiled a list of the top 10 most frequently asked questions and provided answers to those questions. Several of the questions deal with the manufacture, sale, use, and transfer of firearms subject to the NFA. Can a person prohibited by law from possessing a firearm acquire and use a black powder muzzle-loading firearm? May I lawfully transfer a firearm to a friend who resides in a different State? May I lawfully transfer a firearm to a… -
A New Breed of Gun Trusts - Protecting Firearms Collectors & Their Collections
1 May 2012 | 6:52 amAmmoLand has posted an article on Gun Trusts which has a good explanation of Gun Trust and why traditional estate planning is not appropriate for firearms collectors or owners. It also goes into some details on how a gun trust works, benefits of a gun trust, and how asset protection for your firearms can be acomplished. (This concept of this article was prepared by my office)
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Tab Clearing…
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Man Dies After Being Poisoned By Umbrella Weapon
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Phony Police Officer Could Be Killing Mississippi Drivers
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EU Military Strike Highlights Parallel to the European Union: It’s a Total Failure
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Governor Terry Branstad Takes Action On Behalf Of Iowa Hunters
15 May 2012 | 7:43 pmCongressional SportsmenWashington, DC --(Ammoland.com)- Governor Terry Branstad, a member of the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus, signed an executive order today permanently rescinding a provision of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources dove season rule that prohibits the use of traditional ammunition.The executive order was a result of the Iowa senate’s inaction on SJR 2001, a legislative [...]
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USA Carry - Concealed Carry Forum
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NH Non-res timeline
15 May 2012 | 11:45 pmAny idea on the current timeline to get a NH non-resident permit? I know the law says 14 days, but I've heard that's not always the case. Thanks for the help. Brad -
Mossberg 100 ATR Special Purpose Night Train 2 Bolt Action .308Win 22" 5Rds - $615
15 May 2012 | 11:12 pmMossberg Model 100 ATR Special Purpose Night Train 2 Bolt Action .308Win 22" 5Rds - $615 @ GrabAGun -
Oh, so ironic!!
15 May 2012 | 10:31 pmThe food stamp program, part of the Department of Agriculture, is pleased to be distributing the greatest amount of food stamps ever. Meanwhile, the Park Service, also part of the Department of Agriculture, asks us to "please do not feed the animals" because the animals may grow dependent and not learn to take care of themselves. -
traveling from pa to sc
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Looking for a good, lively forum
15 May 2012 | 9:51 pmI just quit USCCA. Too much money for the little value received. I DID enjoy their forum although it seemed to be shrinking rapidly. So does anyone here know of a couple of good forums? Especially ones that allow some political discourse as well?
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AmmoLand.com Shooting Sports News
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Governor Terry Branstad Takes Action On Behalf Of Iowa Hunters
15 May 2012 | 7:43 pmCongressional SportsmenWashington, DC --(Ammoland.com)- Governor Terry Branstad, a member of the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus, signed an executive order today permanently rescinding a provision of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources dove season rule that prohibits the use of traditional ammunition.The executive order was a result of the Iowa senate’s inaction on SJR 2001, a legislative resolution to rescind the ban. Although the resolution passed committee, and was joined on the Senate floor by a successful house companion bill (HJR 2001), the resolutions never came up for a… -
Pro Defensa of Costa Rica Joins IAPCAR
15 May 2012 | 7:34 pmPro Defensa of Costa Rica Joins IAPCARSecond Amendment FoundationBELLEVUE, WA --(Ammoland.com)- Pro Defensa of Costa Rica is the latest organization to join forces with the International Association for the Protection of Civilian Arms Rights (IAPCAR), which now boasts 22 affiliated groups in 14 different nations around the globe.With member groups on every continent, IAPCAR executive director Philip Watson has been elated with the positive response the group has received.“IAPCAR’s steady growth has been a welcome sign among those that love freedom,” Watson noted, “it proves that… -
3D Target Shooting – The Best Way To Train
15 May 2012 | 7:18 pmBy Alan Murdock AmmoLand Youtube Reporter3D Target Shooting - The Best Way To TrainYouTube Gun ReportsUSA --(Ammoland.com)- I love to shoot. Anything I can do to explore the accuracy and timing of an object that leaves the hand of a human to hit a target, I’m in.I’ll shoot guns, arrows, hoops – hell, I’ll pick up a pea shooter if you’d like to have a contest.As a youth I set up an archery range in the back yard – basically a soft backer to catch the arrows with a circular target on it. The parents authorized the old garage as a back stop, set back from the house, and also made of… -
Exclusive Peak – Dragon’s Breath + Taurus Judge on this Weeks AMERICAN GUNS
15 May 2012 | 6:08 pmPaige Wyatt fires Dragon's Breath rounds from a Taurus Judge on this Weeks AMERICAN GUNS.Discovery ChannelUSA --(Ammoland.com)- AMERICAN GUNS is in its second season on The Discovery Channel and we have an exclusive clip from this Wednesday’s episode, where the Wyatt’s – Rich, Renee, Kurt and Paige – shoot dragon’s breath from a Taurus Judge, which Rich refers to as “hell in a shotgun shell.”Paige volunteers to go first and explains that dragon’s breath is pure phosphorus that creates a wall of fire.In case you’re not familiar, AMERICAN GUNS follows Rich Wyatt and… -
NRA Life Of Duty Presents – “Reclamation: The Battle For Terra Firma”
15 May 2012 | 4:25 pmNRA Life Of DutyFAIRFAX, Va. --(Ammoland.com)- NRA Life of Duty Presented by Brownells has just released the trailer for their brand new Patriot Profile Feature entitled “Reclamation: The Battle for Terra Firma”.Traditionally, the Wardens of the California State Department of Fish & Game track poachers, concern themselves with wildlife preservation and conservation and emphasize the importance of hunter education.Today, these Wardens are fighting for our national security and quality of life.Check back for the full feature in the upcoming weeks and visit the Patriot Profiles Channel…
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Josh Horwitz
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"Second Amendment" Vigilantes Systematically Dismantling Our Rights
3 May 2012 | 6:22 amLike so many other immigrants in our proud history, Jean-Joseph Kalonji, 61, and his wife Angelica Kalonji, 57, came here seeking the American Dream -- that wonderful, immutable idea that anyone can succeed in the United States through hard work; that anyone can be welcome into this great melting pot and live a happy, successful life. That idea was violated on April 19, 2012, when the Kalonjis found themselves staring down the barrels of AR-15 assault rifles wielded by Robert Canoles, 45, and his son Brandon, 18. The Kalonjis had come that day to the property their son Bruno had just… -
Why Would Dems Take Money from an Organization That Wants to Behead Them?
23 Apr 2012 | 6:21 am"What do Abraham Lincoln, John. F. Kennedy, and Barack Obama have in common?" "Nothing. Yet." - Joke told by NRA member that journalist Alexander Zaitchik overheard on way to organization's 2012 annual convention It's long past time to ask one simple question: How can any member of the Democratic Party take money from the National Rifle Association (NRA) or accept their endorsement in good conscience? It's bad enough that the NRA has been completely in bed with the Republican Party for decades (the NRA leadership is an unholy alliance of movement conservative political operatives like Grover… -
Two Wrongs Don't Make a Right for Issa
18 Apr 2012 | 7:43 amWhy is GOP Lawmaker's Sudden Outrage Over Illegal Gun Trafficking Confined to a Discontinued ATF Operation? Commenting on a story that has been the focus of national headlines, Congressman Darrell Issa (R-CA) took to the lectern in front of an audience of thousands and spoke with great outrage about how "lawless individuals are using weapons ill-gotten." Most Americans would automatically assume that Congressman Issa was referring to the event that has captured the attention of an entire nation: the slaying of unarmed 17 year-old Trayvon Martin on February 26th in Sanford, Florida by… -
The NRA "Good Guy" You Didn't Hear About
13 Apr 2012 | 6:15 amHe was the ultimate poster boy for the National Rifle Association and modern gun culture. Concealed handgun permit holder. NRA Life Member. NRA certified firearms instructor. Conservative Republican. Previous president of his local rifle club. Pro-gun blogger. He dreamed of running his own shooting range and gun shop one day. He was a "good guy" through and through... until the second he wasn't. His name was Landon Jorgensen. Jorgensen lived the NRA's credo to the hilt. He carried a gun on his person at all times, even while inside his own home ("I'll keep that [shit] on me so that I'm… -
What the NRA's "Founder" and George Zimmerman Have in Common
29 Mar 2012 | 6:31 amThe violent confrontation happened in a Southern state with a long history of racial animus. By the time the police arrived, a teenager lay dead on the ground. The shooter had attempted to detain the minority youth as a "suspicious person" before killing him with a point-blank gun blast to the chest. He would eventually walk free despite substantial evidence indicating he was guilty of murder. The similarities to the February 26th killing of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin by Florida concealed handgun permit holder George Zimmerman are undeniable. But the incident described above is the killing of…
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Daily Bulletin
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New Ballistics App from Bryan Litz for Android Devices
15 May 2012 | 2:07 pmBryan Litz has just released AB Mobile, a new, state-of-the-art Ballistics App for Android OS devices. (An iOS version for iPhones/iPads is in the works, but ETA is not yet set.) For those familiar with the Shooter App for Android and iOS, the $29.95 AB Mobile App is basically an extended/advanced version of Shooter. AB Mobile was coded by the same programmer, and uses the same solver, but this new AB App has an enhanced interface, plus many additional features that extend capabilities beyond any ballistics App currently on the market. READ AB App Users Manual | Preview and Purchase App in… -
40th Annual Super Shoot Runs May 23-26 at Kelbly’s Range
15 May 2012 | 5:30 amThe Firearms Industry Super Shoot, hosted at the Kelbly’s Range in North Lawrence, Ohio, will be held Wednesday, May 23, through Saturday, May 26th. Now in its 40th year, the Super Shoot is the biggest short-range benchrest competition on the planet, drawing upwards of 400 competitors each year. The Super Shoot attracts the top 100-yard/200-yard Benchrest shooters from throughout the world. Along with Americans, we may see competitors from Australia, Belgium, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, New Zealand, Norway, and the United Kingdom. No Rail Guns at Super Shoot… -
Ceramic Transparent Armor May Replace “Bullet-Proof Glass”
15 May 2012 | 5:00 am“Better living through chemistry”? How about better ballistic protection through a new ceramic-based “Spinel” bullet-proof transparent material. Spinel Ceramic Armor, though transparent like glass, is a completely new compound that starts as a powder. Produced by ArmorLine, the amazing new “Spinel Transparent Ceramic Armor” is HALF the thickness and HALF the weight of conventional, laminated “bullet-proof glass” with similar ballistic protection. Being much lighter than “bullet-proof glass”, the Spinel Transparent Armor is ideal for… -
FREE May Issue of Target Shooter Magazine — Online Now
14 May 2012 | 12:14 pmThe May 2012 edition of Target Shooter Magazine is now available for online viewing. This issue is full of informative articles, with excellent photography. If you prefer the convenience of print magazines, you’ll like Target Shooter’s “eZine” format. Target Shooter displays like a print magazine — so you can enjoy large, wide-format photos, and you can flip pages just like a regular magazine. There is also a handy index (just like a print mag) so you can quickly access all the articles of interest. This month there is an excellent, detailed review of the March-FX 4-40x56mm First… -
Randi Rogers Wins Ladies Division at 2012 IDPA European Cup
14 May 2012 | 11:08 amTeam Comp-Tac’s Randi Rogers won the Women’s Division at the 2012 IDPA European Cup held April 27-29 in Calsivano, Italy. That makes it two Euro-Cup IDPA titles in a row for the talented young shooter, who formerly competed with Team Glock. With a final time of 198.07, Rogers finished first in Stock Service Pistol (SSP) Master class, securing her second straight IDPA Ladies’ European Cup Championship. Rogers also won both stage eight and nine with times of 12.87 and 6.20 respectively. “This year’s IDPA European Cup really centered on standard shooting…
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Friend Shoots Friend on Purpose with Permission - Shooter Charged
16 May 2012 | 1:44 amThe Washington Post reports Authorities say a northern New York man had his friend shoot him in the leg with a rifle because he wanted to know what it feels like to be shot. 25-year-old Shawn Mossow of neighboring Norfolk relented to his friend’s repeated requests and shot him once in the right leg with a .22-caliber rifle. The 24-year-old man from Norfolk is expected to make a full recovery. Mossow was charged with reckless endangerment. He’s being held in the county jail on $10,000 bail. What do you think? Should the guy who wanted to be shot and talked his friend into doing it be… -
The War on Drugs is to Blame
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Accidental Shooting of Saratoga Man by Himself - Minor Charges
16 May 2012 | 1:26 amThe Saratoga Times Union reports A city man faces criminal charges in a case that began when he allegedly shot himself in the leg. Shawn Noisette, 28, told police he had been robbed at gunpoint. That caused police to investigate the incident. Police determined that Noisette apparently shot himself with an unregistered .22-caliber handgun while in his house on Pearl Street while getting ready for work. Noisette was charged with fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon, endangering the welfare of a child and falsely reporting an incident, all misdemeanors. All misdemeanors??!!! And… -
Accidental Shooting by Seattle Vigilante - No Charges for Him
16 May 2012 | 1:16 amSeattlepi reports A man in his 20s was shot in the buttocks by a neighbor after a dispute over squatting in a vacant home. The neighbor, 66, heard noises next door in the vacant house and went to investigate. “One of the doors looked like it was forced open,” Sgt. Cindi West said. “He found a guy in his 20s.” That man refused to leave and the neighbor went back to his house and armed himself with a shotgun, then returned to again tell the younger man to leave, according to investigators. The younger man is not believed to have lived there. There was a struggle, and “apparently… -
Accidental Shooting of ND Man by Himself - No Charges
16 May 2012 | 12:59 amThe Daily News reports A Christine, N.D., man was transported to the hospital after accidentally shooting himself about 10:30 p.m. Monday. Cory Robertsdahl, 48, Christine, was transported to Essentia Health in Fargo by family members after he accidentally shot himself in the right leg with a .22-caliber weapon. According to the press release, his injury was believed to be non-life threatening. He remains at the hospital at this time, said investigating officer Steve Gjerdevig, Richland County Sheriff’s Office. This incident remains under investigation by the Richland County Sheriff’s…
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walls of the city
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cz-75 magazines in a baby eagle / jericho 941 – a review
15 May 2012 | 4:20 pmFor those of you not in the know (and I am certainly not going to blame you if you fall in that category), up until 2008, Magnum Research (home of the inimitable Desert Eagle handgun) imported a firearm and sold it under the name "Baby Eagle"*; obviously Magnum Research was attempting to piggy-back the… notoriety… of their larger-barreled products in choosing that name, but regardless, the firearm is generally known as a "Jericho 941" outside of the United States. Even that, though, is not the end of the story. While modern Baby Eagles bear the stamp of Israeli… -
if i wanted america to fail
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gunsmoke lied. twice.
12 May 2012 | 8:38 amDear producers and writers of “American Guns”, and staff and owners of “Gunsmoke”, I understand the need to exaggerate and embellish a little to make “good” television shows – after all, reality can be somewhat boring from time to time, and you want to ensure the people watching your show today continue watching it tomorrow and the next day. So you tweak a few little details: you have targets explode when they are hit with nothing more than standard full-metal jacket rounds, you add gas cans in extreme circumstances to get that Hollywood-esque fireball effect, and… -
(almost) mill your own guns
11 May 2012 | 4:14 pmWhen the Japanese (arguably one of the most-disarmed societies in the world) can use nothing more than CAD programming and a CNC mill to create fully-functional – if blank-firing – real-life versions of never-before-physical anime rifles, what hope do the anti-rights cultists have that "gun control" could ever work? Sure, this particular model is comprised of nothing more durable than ABS plastic, acrylic, brass, and some probably-cheap kind of metal for the slide, but that is just a question of what materials you use and whether or not you are willing to pay for them… -
facts which do not fit the narrative are discarded
10 May 2012 | 4:04 pmI love internally inconsistent people, no matter what their political or sociological leanings might or might not be; obviously, I would prefer them to be as far away from "my side" (whatever that means any more) as possible, but, regardless, without them I would not have nearly as much good material on this site as I do now. Take, for example, Penny Bernath, writing on Twitter under the rather appropriate screenname of @penny_bernath, and claiming to be a "red state liberal". A week ago, she penned the following tweet: Randi Rhodes show: #NRA #GunViolence #RWNJ‘s on…
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New Ballistics App from Bryan Litz for Android Devices
15 May 2012 | 2:07 pmBryan Litz has just released AB Mobile, a new, state-of-the-art Ballistics App for Android OS devices. (An iOS version for iPhones/iPads is in the works, but ETA is not yet set.) For those familiar with the Shooter App for Android and iOS, the $29.95 AB Mobile App is basically an extended/advanced version of Shooter. AB Mobile was coded by the same programmer, and uses the same solver, but this new AB App has an enhanced interface, plus many additional features that extend capabilities beyond any ballistics App currently on the market. READ AB App Users Manual | Preview and Purchase App in… -
40th Annual Super Shoot Runs May 23-26 at Kelbly’s Range
15 May 2012 | 5:30 amThe Firearms Industry Super Shoot, hosted at the Kelbly’s Range in North Lawrence, Ohio, will be held Wednesday, May 23, through Saturday, May 26th. Now in its 40th year, the Super Shoot is the biggest short-range benchrest competition on the planet, drawing upwards of 400 competitors each year. The Super Shoot attracts the top 100-yard/200-yard Benchrest shooters from throughout the world. Along with Americans, we may see competitors from Australia, Belgium, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, New Zealand, Norway, and the United Kingdom. No Rail Guns at Super Shoot… -
Ceramic Transparent Armor May Replace “Bullet-Proof Glass”
15 May 2012 | 5:00 am“Better living through chemistry”? How about better ballistic protection through a new ceramic-based “Spinel” bullet-proof transparent material. Spinel Ceramic Armor, though transparent like glass, is a completely new compound that starts as a powder. Produced by ArmorLine, the amazing new “Spinel Transparent Ceramic Armor” is HALF the thickness and HALF the weight of conventional, laminated “bullet-proof glass” with similar ballistic protection. Being much lighter than “bullet-proof glass”, the Spinel Transparent Armor is ideal for… -
FREE May Issue of Target Shooter Magazine — Online Now
14 May 2012 | 12:14 pmThe May 2012 edition of Target Shooter Magazine is now available for online viewing. This issue is full of informative articles, with excellent photography. If you prefer the convenience of print magazines, you’ll like Target Shooter’s “eZine” format. Target Shooter displays like a print magazine — so you can enjoy large, wide-format photos, and you can flip pages just like a regular magazine. There is also a handy index (just like a print mag) so you can quickly access all the articles of interest. This month there is an excellent, detailed review of the March-FX 4-40x56mm First… -
Randi Rogers Wins Ladies Division at 2012 IDPA European Cup
14 May 2012 | 11:08 amTeam Comp-Tac’s Randi Rogers won the Women’s Division at the 2012 IDPA European Cup held April 27-29 in Calsivano, Italy. That makes it two Euro-Cup IDPA titles in a row for the talented young shooter, who formerly competed with Team Glock. With a final time of 198.07, Rogers finished first in Stock Service Pistol (SSP) Master class, securing her second straight IDPA Ladies’ European Cup Championship. Rogers also won both stage eight and nine with times of 12.87 and 6.20 respectively. “This year’s IDPA European Cup really centered on standard shooting…
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Yankee Gun Nuts
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Breaking It Down, Part 2
28 Apr 2012 | 9:54 pmIn Breaking It Down, I talked about some of the take-down .22 rifles that are available on the new and used market. But there have been a lot of factory take-down centerfire rifles over the years. This article in Outdoor Life has a good summary. A lot of take-down hunting rifles have been offered to [...] -
Silly Gun Trends
18 Apr 2012 | 9:21 pmA couple of recent gun trends have me puzzled. Not at the trends, which are simple enough concepts. But the fact that they are trends at all is baffling. Zombies. It started as an offshoot of the zombie trend in entertainment. “What gun would you choose to fight zombies?” It was an interesting enough hypothetical, [...] -
Breaking It Down
8 Apr 2012 | 11:48 amI see that Ruger has a take-down version of the 10/22. Looks nice. I have no doubt that reviewers will put it through its paces and let the shooting public know whether or not it upholds the Ruger tradition of reliability & value. I suspect that it will. Take-down rifles are a neat concept. Nearly [...] -
“Glock” Author = Anti-gun?
27 Mar 2012 | 5:06 amMost people who read this blog have probably heard of the book “Glock: the Rise of America’s Gun” by Paul Barrett. Gun people who have read the book have given it generally positive reviews. However, that view of the book (and its author) might need to be tempered with the knowledge that Mr. Barrett seems [...] -
Connecticut Medical Marijuana — The Harsh in Your Mellow
10 Mar 2012 | 8:24 amLet me state right up front: I’m not a lawyer, and I’m not offering legal advice. What I have seen though, is that in other states where marijuana use for medical purposes has been legalized, the Federal government hasn’t agreed. As I write this, there’s a new law going through the state legislature in Connecticut [...]
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Self Defense Saves Lives
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Reclamation: The Battle for Terra Firma
15 May 2012 | 12:10 pmNRA Life of Duty Presented by Brownells has just released the trailer for their brand new Patriot Profile Feature entitled “Reclamation: The Battle for Terra Firma”. Traditionally, the Wardens of the California State Department of Fish & Game track poachers, concern themselves with wildlife preservation and conservation and emphasize the importance of hunter education. Today, these Wardens are fighting for our national security and quality of life. Check back for the full feature in the upcoming weeks and visit the Patriot Profiles Channel sponsored by Smith & Wesson for more… -
Enough Is Enough!
15 May 2012 | 12:03 pmOver the last few months, I find that I cannot take my mind off of the idiocy of our gun laws and the deaths that they have created. It breaks my heart when I think of the children that have been killed and wounded and the families that have torn apart by the total incompetence of our state and Federal lawmakers or the incompetence of others that handle guns improperly. It makes me furious when I think of the complete and total preventability of shooting accidents and most school/workplace shootings. In light of recent events, I would like to share my thoughts about this. Cope Reynolds knocks… -
Buying A Suppressor?
15 May 2012 | 9:29 amCheaper Than Dirt gives a good run down of the process involved with purchasing a suppressor. http://cheaperthandirt.com/blog/?p=21559 -
Shirt Idea
14 May 2012 | 1:36 pmThoughts? Anything you like, don’t like or would change? Would you buy it? Now’s the time to speak up before it goes to the printers. Click the image to view a larger version.
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GunGunsGuns.net
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Nighthawk Heinie Signature Series Recon
14 May 2012 | 7:55 amUsers’ Rating Summary: The description, specs, pricing, photos and user ratings for the Nighthawk Heinie Signature Series Recon pistol.Manufacturer’s DescriptionThe Nighthawk Heinie Signature Series Recon pistol is a 1911-style semiauto built on a forged frame with a forged slide and a match-grade barrel. Nighthawk says Richard Heinie designed the Signature Series Recon model with the professional in mind who either prefers, or is required to carry, a handgun with a light mount. The pistol is chambered in 9mm (.45 ACP is also available upon request).The Signature Series Recon… -
Nighthawk Heinie Signature Series Competition
11 May 2012 | 7:11 amUsers’ Rating Summary: The description, specs, pricing, photos and user ratings for the Nighthawk Heinie Signature Series Competition pistol.Manufacturer’s DescriptionThe Nighthawk Heinie Signature Series Competition pistol is a 1911-style semiauto built on a forged frame with a forged slide and a match-grade barrel. Nighthawk says Richard Heinie designed the Signature Series Competition model with the shooter in mind who prefers the 9mm cartridge (.45 ACP also available upon request).The Signature Series Competition model features the same proprietary thinned frame as the rest of… -
Taurus Mini Revolver
9 May 2012 | 9:08 amEditor’s RatingUsers’ Rating (Click a star to rate this gun.) Summary: Walt Rauch’s review of and rating for the Taurus Mini Revolver, including a range report, photos, pricing, specs, user ratings and user comments. (Click here to see all of Rauch’s handgun reviews.)Editor’s ReviewThe new Taurus Mini Revolver 380 Ultra-Lite combines a legacy handgun action with a semiauto pistol caliber. The 380 is a close relative of the Taurus 905 revolver, which is chambered in 9mm. Taurus sent me a Mini Revolver to T&E, and I’ve written up my results below.The… -
Nighthawk Heinie Signature Series Compact
7 May 2012 | 8:56 amUsers’ Rating Summary: The description, specs, pricing, photos and user ratings for the Nighthawk Heinie Signature Series Compact pistol.Manufacturer’s DescriptionThe Nighthawk Heinie Signature Series Compact is a 1911-style semiauto pistol built on an officer-size frame with a 4.25″ slide and chambered in 9mm or .45 ACP. It sports many of the Signature Series’ attributes, such as a proprietary thinned frame and mainspring housing that are scalloped to provide a positive grip without the abrasion some people feel from checkering. Nighthawk says the grips are a new… -
Ruger Vaquero Birdshead
30 Apr 2012 | 9:05 amUsers’ Rating (Click a star to rate this gun.)Summary: The description, specs, photos, pricing and user ratings for the Ruger Vaquero Birdshead revolvers.Manufacturer’s DescriptionThe Ruger Vaquero Birdshead is a single-action sixgun chambered in .45 LC and designed for TALO Distributors. This gun features:stainless steel components;fixed sights;black laminate birdshead grips; anda blue or satin stainless finish.The SpecsCaliberCapacityBBLOALWidthHeightWeight.45 LC63.75″9″n/an/a37 oz. MSRP: $745 Ruger Vaquero Birdshead Blue (Buds Gun Shop) $533.00 Ruger Vaquero…
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Diamondback DB9, Ruger LC9, SIG 290, Kahr CM9 :: Photo Comparison
15 May 2012 | 8:42 amI recently had a chance to handle a Diamondback DB9 and thought I would throw it next to some other Mini 9mm's. Clockwise from the Top Left: Ruger LC9, SIG 290, Kahr CM9, Diamondback DB9 Left to Right: Kahr CM9, Diamondback DB9, Ruger LC9, SIG 290 -
Diamondback DB9 Hits the Shelves!
14 May 2012 | 6:28 amYes, I know that the Diamondback DB9 has been out for a while but these are the first ones I've personally handled. First Impression: "Wow! That's a 9mm?" As I handled this tiny 9mm I noticed that it disassembled in the same fashion as Glocks do. The next thing I noticed was that it was made in Cocoa, FL. There is another very popular firearms manufacture by the name of Kel-Tec in the same city; matter of fact, they are just down the road (half mile). With a little more research I discovered that Diamondback was founded by a couple of former Kel-Tec employees. The DB9 is almost… -
World War II Reenactment Coverage :: Military Arms Channel
14 May 2012 | 6:27 amThat was the fastest 13+ minute video I've watched in a long time! Like most of MAC's videos they are a pleasure to watch and you always learn something. Related Posts: Big 3 East Event Review :: Military Arms Channel What should we be calling AR Platform Rifles? The 'MSR' Argument CZ 452 American Left Hand .22LR | Review -
Gemtech Crushing Cans
12 May 2012 | 4:16 pmRelated Posts: Leupold VX-II vs. VX-2 :: Photo Comparison SWR Warlock II Unique CTA Baffle Design Orion Arms Custom Engraving : Make Your Mark -
In Other News :: 4/28/2012 - 5/4/2012
4 May 2012 | 7:00 amIn an attempt to keep your insatiable appetites for industry knowledge met; we have created "In Other News" (ION). It will publish each week as a list of links to things that I shared via Facebook or Twitter, but did not post to RTB.net. Enjoy! Good Read Defensive Handgun Bullet Weight :: Empty Cases Girls and Guns Infographic :: Cabin Lifestyles Visit to FN Herstal :: Forgotten Weapons Army Enters Second Phase of Carbine Selection Process :: Military.com Top 10 Questions and Answers from the ATF :: NFA Gun Trust Lawyer Blog 101 Twitter Accounts Every Gun…
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Jerking the Trigger
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Be Heard: Why Do You Train?
15 May 2012 | 6:00 pmLast week we discussed whether organized firearm training was vital or poser-ish. Most people seemed to think that it was the mindset and motivation of those being trained, not the training itself, that dictates the value of the training. That sounds pretty fair to me and it brings up another question – what is your [...] -
Review: INFORCE WML
15 May 2012 | 4:00 pmThere was a time when weapon lights were large, heavy, and expensive. Those days are long gone. The INFORCE WML is none of those things and that is what makes it great. Overview The INFORCE WML is an LED weapon light that has an output of 125 lumens for 2 hours. It accomplishes this with [...] -
TAREINCO SOB-Pouch
15 May 2012 | 11:00 amThe new Survival Options Belt-Pouch (SOB-Pouch) from TAREINCO is a compact, concealable, belt pouch that is designed to carry small survival items. The SOB-Pouch also has a trick up its sleeve. It can be removed from the wearer’s belt just by pulling a webbing tab. This pouch looks like a very unobtrusive way to carry [...] -
Why We Train: Situations Can Deteriorate Rapidly
14 May 2012 | 6:01 pmI recently came across an article written by a deputy sheriff in Louisiana who posted on Jim Rawles’ excellent site, SurivalBlog.com. If you have never checked out his site, I highly recommend poking around over there as he’s compiled a lot of excellent information and updates daily. Your first reaction to the story maybe something [...] -
Jon Responds
14 May 2012 | 6:00 pmThanks, Matt, for the generous introduction and the opportunity to contribute to the blog. Matt is a pretty impressive, knowledgeable gear guy with a good sense of what works and what doesn’t. I too am very interested in guns and gear but focus will be different. My contributions will include posts about maximizing fitness, providing [...]
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Armory Blog
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Handgun vs Shotgun For Home Defense
15 May 2012 | 1:01 amPicking what kind of gun to use for home defense can be debated from now into eternity. For some a handgun makes sense, while others may prefer a shotgun or even a rifle. It all depends on your situation, your home and its layout, whether you have children in the house and so forth. Personally I’m a fan of using a handgun for self-defense, but I can see the case for a trusty pump-action shotgun in the right circumstances. But what do I know? I’m just a lowly gun blogger and enthusiast. However I stumbled upon a recent interview of Chris Costa over at Rem870.com where he talks… -
Girls Shooting Shotguns
14 May 2012 | 11:00 amI actually see this happen to a lot of guys too. Proper shooting stance will take a lot of the kick out of it however. Whenever I take someone new to shooting to the range I always let them fire off a few rounds from my Mossberg 590 just to see the look on their faces afterwards. The slow motion actually puts a lot of perspective on how powerful shotguns really are. -
Zombie X Chainsaw Going Into Production
13 May 2012 | 11:38 pmRemeber the Zombie X Chainsaw attachment we posted about back in January from the 2012 SHOT SHOW? Well we just got word that it is actually going into production and should be available for purchase shortly. The Zombie X Chainsaw was debuted at the Double Star booth at the 2012 SHOT Show, and due to the overwhelming interest it created the Zombie X Chainsaw will actually come to market. The Zombie X Chainsaw was designed and fabricated by Bob Weir of Double Star. The new Zombie X Chainsaw will not be produced by Double Star however, instead it will be produced by Panacea X, a new firearms… -
Full-Auto Shotgun From SRM Arms
13 May 2012 | 11:14 pmSRM Arms posted a sneak peak video of their new full-auto shotgun that appears to be based off their SRM 1216 shotgun. Check it out below. -
New Magpul Maglink Magazine Coupler
13 May 2012 | 11:01 pmMagpul recently released their new Maglink Coupler designed to work with their PMAG 30 and PMAG 30 M3 Magazines. They retail for $17.95 and should be available from Magpul dealers shortly. They’re made here in the USA and are going to available only in black. Check them out at Magpul.com.
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My Gun Culture
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Fun Hakim Rifle Facts – Only Surrendered Once!
15 May 2012 | 10:46 amFun Hakim rifle facts… The Hakim was begat by the Swedish Ljungman AG-42, designed by Erik Eklund around 1941. Bored with designing guns for a country who hardly ever goes to war, Eklund later founded the pop group ABBA, where he had many fun escapades with that other guy and those two Swedish singer-babes. Sweden later sold designs and tooling to Egypt as part of an All Middle East ABBA Mega-Tour. In return for releasing the Ljungman AG-42 design and 28% of t-shirt sales, Eklund insisted that the Egyptian government allow the pop group to sing “Fernando” in front of the Great Sphinx of… -
Doe Decides Back Yard Is Appropriate Place To Give Birth
12 May 2012 | 7:47 pmFiled under the ‘something you don’t see everyday’ category… Our female Welsh Springer Spaniel has extra-sensory perception. She can spot a bird, squirrel, chinchilla, or any other furry living being from a distance of 42.7654887 light years, provided that sun spots are not acting up. Late this afternoon, she starts barking at the back yard fence – looking intently out into the swamp behind our home. Real estate agents refer to this as ‘scenic wetlands.’ Anyway, her brother, who is kind of a special needs puppy, remains clueless about the events, but starts barking anyway. -
Review: Crimson Trace LG-850 Lasergrips for Glock
12 May 2012 | 1:35 pmPlays Nicely With Others… www.crimsontrace.com Suggested Retail Price: $279.00 The Good The Bad The Ugly Our Rating The LG-850 for Glock Gen 4 pistols is easy to install, easy to use, and foolproof. She now wants the Glock 26 Gen 4 compatible model… We’re gonna have to buy the Glock 31 in for evaluation. That with Lasergrips and Lightguard make a compelling nightstand gun. Four Nuns! Simply put, it’s hard to find any fault with this setup. The Crimson Trace LG-850 Lasergrip for Glock full sized and compact models is designed specifically to play nicely with others. With it’s… -
Hornady Critical Defense vs. Butt Modulating Yogurt
8 May 2012 | 7:46 pmAdmit it. You’ve already got the Activia jingle going in your head. Or at least you’re wondering why a perennial hottie like Jamie Lee Curtis is now hawking butt modulating yogurt. Or what happens when bullets strike Bifidus Regularis bacteria – gajillions of them? Or whether ammunition has occasional irregularity? Or whether prune flavored yogurt has a messier ballistic aftermath than something fruitier – like strawberry mango tropi-blend with guava-kiwi-pomegranate concentrate? Or if premium ammunition is worth the cost in terms of facilitating intestinal transit? But enough of… -
To Load Or Not To Load, That Is The Question…
7 May 2012 | 9:52 pmI’m one of those guys who enjoys reloading. Yes, I can save some money on a cost per round basis – if I place an hourly value on my time somewhere below the cost of 1/3 of a Wintergreen Tic Tac. The main reason I reload is that I like to tinker. Why experiment with 42 varieties of .357 Sig? Why shoot lead bullets at 1,000 feet per second out of my 1903 Springfield? Why not? But lately, I’m having doubts about my patience for tinkering with one specific caliber. That would be .223 Remington, or when I’m feeling tactical, 5.56mm. Quite frankly, it’s a pain in the butt. If it was a…
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USA Carry
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11 Things to Consider When Choosing a Concealed Carry Holster
15 May 2012 | 11:36 amWhen choosing a concealed carry holster for your pistol, selecting the best holster you can find will add to your overall total self-defense abilities. A holster/pistol combination is part of your concealed carry defensive system. While looking at a quality holster the one factor you should consider last is the cost. Experience has taught me [...]Read the original story: 11 Things to Consider When Choosing a Concealed Carry Holster -
The Collectivist Dilemma: Selling the Unachievable Unarmed Utopian Dream in the Terrifying Light of Reality
14 May 2012 | 1:59 pmIn a recent post by Leonard Pitts entitled “Rep. Giffords’ departure a blow to democracy” Mr. Pitts runs into the collectivists dilemma. The dilemma that pits harsh historic reality against wishes and pipe dreams of the utopian reformers. While I will get to the point of this article shortly, I want to set a foundation [...]Read the original story: The Collectivist Dilemma: Selling the Unachievable Unarmed Utopian Dream in the Terrifying Light of Reality -
Flashbang Bra Holster Review
14 May 2012 | 9:15 amAs some of you are aware, one of my goals with ArmedCandy is to bring to the market products for women that enhance the shooting and carrying experience. Some of these may be my own designs but many great products already exist. As I explore the currently available options, I share them with you, so [...]Read the original story: Flashbang Bra Holster Review -
Choosing Your Daily Concealed Carry Gear
9 May 2012 | 1:06 pmConcealed carry gear will vary from person to person. What I suggest looking for in each piece of your daily concealed carry gear is size, usefulness, and versatility. When picking equipment regardless of what it is ask if the size is one that you will find comfortable to carry concealed. If you chose a piece [...]Read the original story: Choosing Your Daily Concealed Carry Gear -
Oklahoma Residents of States with Permitless Carry May Now Do So
9 May 2012 | 12:44 pmGov. Mary Fallin just signed a bill allowing residents of states who do not require a permit to carry a firearm to carry in the state of Oklahoma. This is a little ironic, considering Oklahoma requires a permit for their residents, but I’m sure welcome news for visitors. Read more at KTULRead the original story: Oklahoma Residents of States with Permitless Carry May Now Do So
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The Truth About Guns
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Update: XM2010 Not Supplied by Remington
15 May 2012 | 11:31 pmThere was a comment on the story we posted yesterday about the first commercially available Remington XM2010 rifle, and the implications are fascinating. I work for Remington and no one knows how this got out. I checked the model number … Continue reading → Related posts: First Commercially Available Remington XM2010 On Sale UPDATE: Remington UMC vs. Ruger SR9c – Are We There Yet? Update: Remington UMC vs. Ruger SR9c – Bullet Length? -
Question of the Day: Should Gang Members Be Allowed to Practice?
15 May 2012 | 1:59 pmWe ran a report a few days ago about the closure of the Smith & Wesson Shooting Sports Center in Springfield, Mass. Shut down for inventory? Pshaw! Reaching out to Smith’s PR crew hasn’t gotten us any answers. But now … Continue reading → No related posts. -
Irresponsible Gun Owner of the Day: Shawn Mossow
15 May 2012 | 12:00 pmGuys can get into a lot of trouble when they have too much time on their hands. Idle hands and all that. Shawn Mossow and an un-named buddy were messing around on Sunday when the friend decided it was as … Continue reading → No related posts. -
Why Eric Holder Would Rather Go To Jail Than Surrender Fast and Furious Documents to Congressional Investigators
15 May 2012 | 10:17 amU.S. Attorney General Eric Holder continues to stonewall Congressional investigators over Operation Fast and Furious. Congress wants to know the origin, scope, scale, nature and timing of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ illegal gun running program. A … Continue reading → Related posts: ATF Death Watch 98: U.S. Attorney General Holder on Fast and Furious: “I Don’t Remember Knowing About It” ATF DW Addendum: The Truth About Attorney General Eric Holder’s Testimony to the House Judiciary Committee ATF Death Watch 114: Eric Holder… -
Orlando Sentinel Profiles George Zimmerman’s PF-9
15 May 2012 | 10:00 amThere’s not a lot that’s newsworthy going on in the Trayvon Martin case these days. George Zimmerman’s out on bail and, you’d have to assume, preparing for his trial with his attorneys. With so little happening in such a high … Continue reading → Related posts: New from Wilson Combat: .38 Super Super Sentinel “If you pull a gun, or point a gun, at an Orlando police officer, we are going to shoot you” Suicide at Orlando Area Shooting Range [not shown]. Again.
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Gears of Guns
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Guess how many rounds are in the jar and win with BulkAmmo.com
11 May 2012 | 11:02 amGuess how many rounds are in the jar and win with BulkAmmo.com Win 400 UMC rounds fro Bulk ammo Share us -
Omega – 00FAIL
9 May 2012 | 7:00 amArmory Blog noticed this wonderful ad for the new Bond watch. I use to watch the show Chuck and in their opening credits they did the same thing. Share us -
Happy Birthday Caleb!
8 May 2012 | 5:00 amOur very own Caleb had a birthday yesterday and as a gift someone got this young man a Nagant revolver and for those of you are unfamiliar with this pistol it was designed to allow the shooter to use a suppressor. He will have a write up on this gun at a later point to explain how this all works and why a standard revolver doesn’t work suppressed. Caleb is working on getting his threaded so we can get our hands on some suppressors to test out. Share us -
The Firearms at The Chinese Naval show
7 May 2012 | 5:00 amSome cool looking guns at the The Chinese Naval show They were sent to The Firearm Blog Now if only I had learn mandarin when I was younger so I knew what they were… Share us -
UTS-15 PRODUCTION STARTED IN THE UNITED STATES
2 May 2012 | 5:00 amThe Press Release from UTAS-USA May 1, 2012 – Des Plaines, IL UTAS-USA, American manufacturer of the revolutionary UTS-15 tactical shotgun announced today that production has started on the civilian model of the UTS-15 in their new facility in Des Plaines, IL. UTAS’ Director of U.S. Operations, Matt Guzeldere stated today, “We’ve been working with UTAS Makine, Ltd. the Turkish company that developed the UTS-15, to set up American manufacturing for quite sometime. It has been a difficult process that required building a lot of duplicate and expensive tooling, such as polymer injection…
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The Gun Nuts
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Forbes Model 24B Rifle: A Light Gun at a Great Price
15 May 2012 | 11:10 amby David E. Petzal Melvin Forbes started Ultra Light Arms (now New Ultra Light Arms) in 1986, and is still very much in business, which is a towering tribute to the quality of his rifles. Small gunmakers riseth up and are mown down, but Melvin is still turning out the best truly light hunting rifles in the world. What stands between a New Ultra Light Arms rifle and most shooters is the price. It’s a handmade gun, and the basic Model 24 NULA is $3,600 before options, which are many. And so, because Melvin is a man of the people, he has found a way to get his rifles into the hands of the… -
Shooting Clays: Field Stocks vs. Target Stocks
14 May 2012 | 3:35 pmby Phil Bourjaily As I mentioned previously, raising the comb of a field gun with moleskin or a slip-on comb pad makes it work better for clay target shooting--especially trap. The question arose in the comments to that post: Why should guns have different stock dimensions for clays or birds, seeing as how both are flying targets? Good question. The gun in the picture is a Remington 1100 trap gun. I bought it (for $250. Score!) from a friend who used it as his duck gun for many years. It’s the gun I give to any kid who is having trouble hitting trap targets, especially kids who are… -
Armed Citizen Alliance: Shoot the Gun You Carry
11 May 2012 | 11:12 amby Phil Bourjaily Two years ago when I took my tour of Smith & Wesson, S&W’s Paul Pluff talked with me about current the boom in gun sales. He told that something like 50% of recent gun buyers were first time gun owners. He said the challenge the shooting industry faced was to turn those new gun owners into shooters or they would not be repeat customers, and the boom would be but a one-time spike in sales. Pluff drew an analogy to Harley Davidson. A lot of people buy Harleys just because they are cool American icons. If they never ride their Harleys (and some don’t), they… -
Gun Test: Rock River Arms LAR-15 Fred Eichler Series Predator
10 May 2012 | 7:51 amby David E. Petzal Here’s a good reason not to be a coyote, or any other objectionable form of animal life. Mr. Eichler, who is a varmint hunter of note, has collaborated with Rock River Arms to produce a totally cool MSR with all the right bells and whistles. There are a great many specs here, so let’s get to them. Starting at the muzzle, the Predator has a tuned and ported muzzle brake (Why does the rifle in the photo not have one? We will get to that shortly.), a 16-inch, stainless, medium-heavy, lapped, cryo-treated barrel, low-profile gas block, free-floating handguard (whose… -
Good Gun Book: 'Shooter's Bible Guide to Optics'
8 May 2012 | 3:09 pmby David E. Petzal Optics, like everything else in our world, are in a state of turmoil. On the one hand, you can now pay close to $4,000 for a riflescope or a spotting scope and $3,000 plus for a binocular, while on the other hand there are riflescopes and spotting scopes selling for $400 and $300 that are better than anything you could buy at any price 20 years ago. Yet on the third hand we now have optical devices that did not even exist 20 years ago, such as laser rangefinders, range-compensating scopes, and good red-dot sights. And if you’re to spend your money on any of this gear,…
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Great Satan, Inc.
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Learn about IDPA at Cabela’s Ladies Day Out in Phoenix
20 Apr 2012 | 8:06 pmTomorrow is Cabela’s National Ladies Day Out in several locations around the country, and this event features a whole bunch of great demos and seminars, including buying the right gun, archery and even how to make jerky. I will be staffing Phoenix Rod & Gun Club’s IDPA table at Ladies Day Out, so stop by [...] -
Make Your Vote Count, Vote for Me
24 Mar 2012 | 3:29 pmOutdoor Channel is sending a contest winner to the NRA Annual Meeting and Convention in St. Louis April 12th-15th, and the lucky person gets to attend the show AND walk the convention floor with an Outdoor Channel camera crew and cover the event for them. Thinking that it would be super cool for a gun [...] -
HB2625 Does Nothing!
20 Mar 2012 | 12:07 pmThat’s right, Arizona House Bill 2625 does nothing! HB2625, sponsored by AZ House Majority Whip Debbie Lesko, allows employers to opt-out of certain mandated benefits, based on the business owner’s beliefs. It doesn’t authorize the firing of women, it doesn’t violate the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), it won’t deprive women of health care [...] -
Support A Safe Campus – Yes on SB 1474
2 Mar 2012 | 1:23 amAs noted in Tyler Montague’s post on Sonoran Alliance, there is quite a bit of debate about Arizona Senate Bill 1474. SB1474 would allow Arizona concealed weapons permit holders to carry on state college campuses, rather than leaving their weapons in their cars, where the risk of weapons theft is high. The bill even allows [...] -
Welcome to M14 National Monument in Arizona
28 Feb 2012 | 11:47 pmWelcome to M14 National Monument, please keep your head down and stay with the group. We wouldn’t want anything bad to happen to you while you visit Organ Pipe National Monument, where the border is more secure than ever. Liz Goodwin recently wrote about her visit to Organ Pipe National Monument. About 69% of the [...]
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Net Gunsmith || Everything about Firearms
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Not Just Day Optics
13 May 2012 | 12:22 pmDay Optics, IR and Laser capabilities Meprolight is a part of the seasoned, diversified Israeli defense firm SK Group; they have for years offered excellent innovation and incredibly adaptable, functional products. The Meprolight MOR M&P claimed upon release to be the best solution to a need for multi-function day optics available. It boasted a Dot, a visible laser and an IR laser in one small, ruggedized unit. The dot is a… -
U.N. ATT (Arms Trade Treaty) what is it?
12 May 2012 | 4:59 amU.N. ATT (Arms Trade Treaty) what is it? The United Nations Arms Trade Treaty is perhaps the most misunderstood and potentially harmful stride towards the loss of second amendment rights in the United States that we as a people currently face. But there is a lot of this movement that just isn’t accurate and perhaps we are a bit premature on the topic. Without question the UN ATT has massive potential to control our rights as law… -
ATG: Buying a used AK
11 May 2012 | 6:23 pmYou can find other “Ask the Gunsmith” questions and answers HERE. Buying a used AK Question: Wondering what are some issues to look for when buying a used AK? If there are ways to see if there are any problems. Answer: A used AK, is basically as good as a new AK, within reason. It starts with an excellent design, made for flexibility and toughness. Literally it’s about the flexibility. There is nothing that is on a… -
ATG: .45 ACP vs. .45 LC in Lever Guns
10 May 2012 | 10:54 amYou can find other “Ask the Gunsmith” questions and answers HERE. .45 ACP vs. .45 LC in Lever Guns Question: Wondering what the difference is between .45acp and .45colt? Do u know of any lever guns clambered for .45acp? And where could I find one? Answer: A 45ACP and a .45 LC are very different, mostly, the difference is in the length of the cartridge case design and length. A .45ACP is a “rimless” cartridge… -
High End Security Safe for Home
9 May 2012 | 5:24 pmHigh End Security Safe for Home Starting a revolution? Have an ultra right wing religious cult that needs arming? Looking to dig in for the Zombie apocalypse and need a real brute for a Security safe for home? Just looking to get one over on Bob down the street? This is the Security Safe for home that you want. It’s not so much a gun safe as it is a cavernous safe capable of securing just about anything. Why is it more of a…
