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4 Tips For Road Trips And Travel With Your Concealed Carry Firearm
For those looking forward to a nice long summer, it’s always an added bonus to be able to travel with the safety and security of a concealed carry firearm. But before you pack the Glock with the suntan lotion, here’s … Continue reading →
Texas Home Invader Dies On The Job
CLEAR LAKE, TEXAS — We cover quite a few home invasion stories, and most of them are stories of armed occupants taking care of criminals who enter (or try to enter). This story is different, though, because the alleged intruder … Continue reading →
Concealed Carrier Stops Alleged Thief In Walmart Parking Lot, But Did He Go Too Far?
BELLMEAD, TEXAS — An armed Texan interrupted a vehicle burglary Sunday afternoon in a Walmart parking lot, but did he go to far? Here are the details from local news sources: The man, whose name wasn’t released, caught the suspect … Continue reading →
Darwin Award: Home Invader Shoots Self In Foot During Robbery
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS — A group of four armed suspects broke into an apartment, apparently looking for drugs. A woman and her boyfriend were home at the time, and she told police that the armed men appeared to be looking for … Continue reading →
TX Passes Bill That Will Hand Out Fines For Posting “No Guns” Signs
AUSTIN, TEXAS — Both chambers passed the new bill with little debate, and Saturday’s House approval was a 116-23 vote. The new bill will make it possible to fine governmental entities that post signs prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns … Continue reading →
Question: Do You Worry About Printing?
Screen Grab From TheYankeeMarshall Over at DefensiveCarry.com, forum user MPaulHolmes brought up the topic of printing. Is it bad? Should I worry about it? Are people going to notice? These are extremely common question that comes up on a very regular basis. … Continue reading →
Gun Shop Offers Discount For Local Residents After Recent Unsolved Murder And Other Crimes
HOMESTEAD, PENNSYLVANIA — A 21-year-old man, Jaymon Brown, was shot and killed Wednesday morning, and no suspects have been identified. Because of this and other crime in the area, a local gun shop is offering people who live and work in … Continue reading →
Armatix “Smart Gun” Manufacturer Begins Chapter 11-Style Restructuring, Let Me Throw On My Shocked Face
By Dan Zimmerman. Republished with permission from TheTruthAboutGuns.com Oh no. Dontcha just hate getting bad news on a holiday weekend? “The manufacturer of the only so-called ‘smart’ pistol available on the market today has entered chapter 11-style restructuring proceedings in … Continue reading →
77-Year-Old Florida Resident Defends Home And Self Against Two Intruders, Killing One And Injuring Another
REDLAND, FLORIDA — On May 18th, just after noon, an elderly man of 77 was forced to defend himself when two yet unidentified male suspects allegedly invaded his home. One intruder was shot in the chest and pronounced dead at … Continue reading →
Breaking: Open Carry To Go To TX Governor Abbott
Senator Whitmire, D Houston, during his non-filibuster filibuster. I just watched hours of debate in the Texas Senate on Committee Substitute HB 910. The Senate Committee had removed the Dutton amendment, that stipulated that the police could not stop you … Continue reading →
Dramatic Video Of Home Invasion: How Many Rounds Do You Really Need?
ATLANTA, GEORGIA — Six men storm a home, guns drawn, and it’s all caught on camera. It happened in Atlanta on May 11th, and the six armed suspects are still on the loose. Police say that the men took off … Continue reading →
Home Invasion Occurs, Woman Buys Gun To Be Ready Next Time, Then Another Home Invasion Weeks Later
SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA — During a second home invasion attempt in just a few weeks, Barbara and Sam Temple were ready this time around. A few weeks ago, intruders entered the home and took off with $27,000. After this first invasion, Barbara … Continue reading →
Alabama Senate Passed New Firearm Bill That Allows Transportation Of Handgun In Vehicle Without Concealed Carry Permit
The Alabama Senate passed a new firearms Bill that would allow any gun owner to carry and transport a loaded handgun in their vehicle without the requirement of a concealed carry permit. Senator Gerald Allen, a Republican from Cottondale, stated … Continue reading →
Does Ammunition Have A Shelf Life? Let’s Take A Look
Metaphorically cracking open a can of worms with an old ammo tin. Modern ammunition can survive just about everything except open air and humidity mixed with ample time. 3 Ways to Preserve and Protect Ammunition A common question is, “does … Continue reading →
RAW VIDEO: Man Holds Attempted Carjacking Suspect At Gunpoint, On Point And By The Book
ATLANTA, GEORGIA — A man held another man at gunpoint after he tried to rob him by getting into his passenger seat as soon as his doors unlocked after he parked. The armed citizen, Hashim Fannin, says that the incident happened as … Continue reading →
Work Related Problems With Concealed Carry: Double Standards?
Reader Alex sent us the following message about his work situation: So at my job I am not allowed to carry at work because it is against company policy. So I was like ok fine that sucks. So every day before … Continue reading →
Nevada Lawmakers Kill Measure That Would Have Allowed Campus Carry, One Official Storms Off Assembly Floor
CARSON CITY, NEVADA — Lawmakers on Thursday defeated a measure that would have allowed concealed carry on college campuses, and it made at least one elected official very upset. Assembly members voted against the amendment by a vote of 18-24. … Continue reading →
Video: Moms Demand Action Give Robotic Testimony In Texas Committee
This is what astroturf looks like in action. Imagine what the Senators are thinking. It goes on for ten minutes, with the “activists” reading from the same script, over and over. It is quite humorous to watch. There is a … Continue reading →
Permitless Concealed Carry In FL During Emergency Evacuations Is Signed Into Law
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA — Governor Rick Scott signed 44 bills into law Thursday afternoon, one of which will allow Florida residents to carry concealed firearms –without a permit– during the event of an emergency evacuation for 48 hours. The 48-hour period may … Continue reading →
Is the Burden Too Great? Responsibility and CCW
Even while a record number of states have submitted reciprocity bills and constitutional carry amendments – there’s still quite a bit of political tension rattling the debate about whether or not people are ready to take responsibility for their firearms. … Continue reading →