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This is all about situational awareness, and not being in places that could be prone to leaving you vulnerable. This attack, seemingly random, happened in Brazil as some people were hanging out at a shop. A couple of guys roll up on a motorcycle and stop next to the guy who is sitting on the […]

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – A man who was released from prison on June 6, 2019 is charged with committing 5 murders between December 9, 2019 and January 23, 2020. 31-year-old Steven Staples had a lengthy rap sheet prior to the most recent and most serious charges of his criminal career which began at age 16. […]

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In the new “Fundamentals of Firearms Ownership” series from Ruger, Mark Gurney takes new gun owners through the most important things to remember when handling a firearm. From safety rules and equipment, to range etiquette, to how to store your firearms, this series will give any new gun owner the tools to confidently and securely […]

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HOUSTON, TEXAS — Houston Police were called to the 10800 block of Bissonnet Street around 12:45 a.m. Wednesday, following a shootout involving multiple people stemming from an attempted theft of auto parts. Police say that a father and his son arrived in a parking lot after midnight to find a man cutting the catalytic converter […]

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I know several people who carry a handgun on their ankle. Some as a primary carry, others as a backup. They claim it’s the easiest method to carry a gun. When wearing long pants, ankle carry is considered the most concealable way to carry. But is it effective? Personally, I do not feel that ankle […]

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Money was raised to pay the cash bond of Kyle Rittenhouse, which was paid today at the tune of $2M. Kyle Rittenhouse, accused of shooting and killing two people during protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin, has been released from jail on bond Friday. A spokesperson with the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department announced that Rittenhouse’s attorney paid […]

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2020, amirite? It’s been a wild ride, but that’s not stopping Black Friday Deals from coming out. If you’re lucky, you’ll be able to score some ammo and that gun you’ve been eying! Here is a collection of the Black Friday Ads for Guns and Ammunition for 2020: CABELA’S & BASS PRO SHOPS BLACK FRIDAY […]

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WAUWATOSA, WISCONSIN — A suspect, described as a man in his 20s or 30s, opened fire on people inside a mall on Friday afternoon. That suspect is still on the run. A total of 8 people were shot, and all of the shooting happened towards the Macy’s end of the mall. When emergency personnel arrived […]

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KANAWHA COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA – A homeowner who received notification of suspicious activity at his home while away responded and caught a burglar in the act, holding him at gunpoint until officers arrived. The incident occurred during the day Monday. While at work, the homeowner was notified of movement at his home by his surveillance […]

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By Dan Zimmerman via TTAG and Republished with Permission It’s been reported that the rifle Kyle Rittenhouse used during the Kenosha shootings was owned by a friend of his. That’s apparently not entirely true, but either way, that friend, 19-year-old Dominick Black, has been charged with two felony counts of giving a dangerous weapon to […]

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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA — A 38-year-old driver was shot and killed around 4:30 am on Tuesday. Details are slim, but it serves as a reminder that bad things can and do happen quickly. The crash took place at Montour and Longshore streets in the Lawndale neighborhood around 4:30 a.m. A neighbor reported hearing what sounded like […]

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The mother of Kyle Rittenhouse, Wendy Rittenhouse, spoke with the Chicago Tribune about what happened in Kenosha a few months ago. Rittenhouse, a 17-year-old medic, was helping to guard a business during riots when things turned deadly. He was chased, attacked, and ended up shooting three people. Two of them died. Since then, he has […]

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That title could be a little bit more organized, but it’s the general idea to a terrible story that could have been prevented 100%, had the man possessed an ounce of common sense. Michael Hutto, 54, was booked into the main Palm Beach County jail Sunday. Hutto was arrested Oct. 30 on a manslaughter charge in Jacksonville. […]

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This is a first for us: Reviewing a gas mask. Thanks to 2020, however, it was more than welcomed. This isn’t a fear thing, rather a preparedness thing. It’s an item that you’re likely not going to need, but it gives you peace of mind knowing that it’s there and ready to go. Enter: MIRA […]

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At nearly the same time, John and I found out that we purchased the same thing, except mine was delivered a few days later. It’s the KA-BAR Shark Bite knife, and it contains zero metal. The Ka-Bar TDI (tactical defense Institute) Shark Bite is made completely of Ultramid, a synthetic material, and features a 2.625″ […]

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We can’t be perfect with our assessments of everything that is happening around us all the time, but with practice, we can be more aware of things that we may have previously missed. Subtle hints that people give off can mean the difference between life and death, and it’s important to pay attention to body […]

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OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA — A 20-year-old Oakland man was fatally shot by police Tuesday night during a confrontation when suspects fleeing in vehicles struck at least three officers. It came after a crime rampage in Oakland that included robberies of coffee shops, marijuana dispensaries, and retail stores selling shoes and electronics. At the time of the […]

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WESTERN NEW YORK — A 67-year-old man, who was a Range Safety Officer and long-time member of the Penfield Gun Club, was shot and killed by a negligent discharge that came from the gun of a competitor during a shooting competition. The man was shot at an indoor range and was pronounced dead at the […]

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Springfield Armory is proud to announce the release of the XD-S Mod.2 OSP 9mm. Based on our most popular single-stack pistol, the XD-S Mod.2 OSP is now optics ready. The 9mm pistol comes with a factory-milled slide for low-profile, direct mounting of compact optics for an intuitive sight picture and uninterrupted focus on target. The […]

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ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND — We post many stories of citizens using deadly force to protect themselves both in and out of their homes and in most cases the investigation is ongoing.  This story is about one homeowner who claimed self-defense after fatally shooting an unarmed, intoxicated and threatening man in front of his home, […]

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