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Yeehaw! Cowboy Gun Spinning Gone Wrong
I’m fairly sure this is CGI; that the gunshot and the results of it are fake. Not 100% sure, though. So, as if you needed the reminder, don’t be an idiot. (in case the video embed below isn’t working, you can view it on Instagram HERE):
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DISPARITY OF FORCE: 5’6″ 140-lb CCW Holder Cleared In Triple Shooting After Group Attack in Bucks County, PA
Against unarmed adversaries, a defender can resort to deadly force if a disparity of force exists. And a young auto mechanic with a concealed carry license did just that in Bucks County, PA days ago. The prosecutor there just cleared him of wrongdoing, citing the number of attackers, their size, and other disparity issues.
It all began when Liam Hughes, 21, an Army reservist for three and a half years with a concealed carry license left a bar in Southampton, PA with a friend.
Parson: We Don’t Need More Gun Laws, We Need More Mental Health Resources
Missouri is perceived by some to have some of the most lax gun laws in the country. Gov. Mike Parson said more mental health resources are needed, not more gun laws.
“It’s just really unfortunate that everyone wants to go to the political point of the guns when you have a tragedy like this,” Parson said. …
“Bad people doing bad things are going to find ways to do those things,” Parson said.
Magpul Updates Its BSL, BTR and BDA Pistol Braces
From Magpul . . .
The Magpul BTR is an AR arm brace designed to improve the single-handed employment of large-format pistols. The BTR utilizes Magpul design and engineering to offer a stabilizing accessory with a robust feature set and trusted Magpul quality.
With classic Magpul aesthetics, the BTR is compatible with Mil-Spec carbine receiver extensions and employs a simplified, durable, and easy to use adjustment mechanism. An integrated QD cup and M-LOK compatible slot provide ambidextrous sling mounting options and enable stabilizing sling tension to be applied, drastically increasing single-handed control of the firearm.
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Weekend Photo Caption Contest: Win a Copy Steve Wiegand’s ‘1876: Year of the Gun’
Enter the best caption for this photo in the comments below by Sunday at midnight central time and you’ll win a copy of ‘1876: Year of the Gun‘ by Steve Wiegand. Good luck.
Veteran journalist and historian Steve Wiegand takes readers across the post-Civil War Wild West. Wiegand introduces―or re-introduces―us to lawmen such as Bat Masterson and Wyatt Earp and outlaws such as the Younger and James Brothers, as well as larger-than-life figures such as Buffalo Bill and George Custer.
Risky Business: Florida Man Intervenes to Save Pregnant Woman Being Attacked Outside Publix Store
Using force to protect third-parties poses all manner of dangers to a good guy with a gun. Sometimes though, it’s clear to even most low-information types that force is justified against an attacker of a third party.
That’s exactly what happened outside a Largo, Florida Publix supermarket. A man stomped his pregnant girlfriend’s head and upper body after punching her in the face repeatedly.
A good guy with a gun and a concealed carry license saw the attack in progress and intervened.
Shotgun Mini Shells: A Shotgunner on Their Advantages, Drawbacks and Best Uses
I love shotguns. I always have and I come from a family who used shotguns for hunting deer, shooting birds, and defending the homestead. In the Marines, I was one of the few Marines issued a Mossberg because I could not only use, but teach the shotgun.
To me, shotguns are constant experiments in ammunition, sighting systems, and usability. By the bedside sits a Mossberg 590 similar to my issued gun way back when I was cool.
Two Tries and a Lie: Senator Patty Murray’s Dishonest Gun Control Reelection Platform
The debate between U.S. Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) and her challenger Republican Tiffany Smiley revealed to voters the stark differences between the two who are vying to represent Washington voters in the U.S. Senate. Sen. Murray showed that she would lead the effort to rubber stamp President Joe Biden’s gun control wishes while Smiley would stand for Americans’ Constitutional rights.
For Sen. Murray, her gun control platform is based on two tries and a lie.
Know What To Say — And What Not To Say — When Responding To Officers After Use Of Force
While more and more good guys continue to carry in both shall-issue states as well as constitutional carry states, most folks still don’t know the best thing to say while responding officers in the aftermath of a use of force situation. Those who are ahead of the curve know not to tell cops much aside from your name and that you want to talk with an attorney before answering questions. But surprisingly, large swaths of gun owners still don’t understand the crucial importance of asking for counsel before answering questions.
Gear Review: Athlon Midas CF32 Tripod and Argos 20-60×80 HD Spotting Scope
“Hey, can I see that?”
It’s pretty typical for fellow shooters to check out one another’s gear on the range. It’s a way to learn about products first-hand and ask another’s personal experience, all without spending any money.
Taking the Athlon Midas CF32 tripod and Argos 20-60×80 HD Spotting Scope to the range resulted in an astounding number of queries and a variety of interest.
Some were curious about the tripod.
Kathy Hochul Just Can’t Understand Why Everyone Is So Concerned About Crime in New York
“I don’t know why this [crime] is so important to you.”
With one dismissive comment, New York’s Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul encapsulated why New Yorkers may rock the Empire State political landscape and make their #GUNVOTE concerns a reality at the ballot boxes on Nov. 8. Crime and safety was front and center during a debate between Gov. Hochul and challenger U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.) and the differences could not be more drastic.
Impaired PA Senate Candidate Fetterman Is Crystal Clear On Anti-Gun Campaign Positions
The showdown between Pennsylvania’s Democratic Lt. Gov. John Fetterman and Republican candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz vying for the open U.S. Senate seat in Pennsylvania was described as “painful.” Lt. Gov. Fetterman is clearly struggling with the effects of the stroke he suffered months ago. We sincerely hope that he regains his health. Nevertheless, the debate revealed that Keystone State voters must contend with two candidates with vastly differing view on Second Amendment rights.
Relax New Yorkers, You’ll Still Be Able to Make Life Difficult for Concealed Carriers
Over the past four decades, most American states chose to let everyday citizens carry concealed weapons. Indeed, about half of states no longer even require a permit to pack heat.
New York took a different path — but is being dragged into a more lenient gun-carrying regime by the courts. Exactly how far it will be dragged is an open question. But there are two reasons for New Yorkers not to panic.
Gun Meme of the Day: ATF Halloween 1 Edition
Hahaha this one got a good chuckle out of me.
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6 Ways Good Guys Screw Up in Self-Defense Situations
You have the right to use deadly force when faced with an imminent, credible threat of death or grievous bodily harm. This applies even in anti-gun, anti-self-defense jurisdictions with Soros-funded prosecutors (i.e. Houston, Los Angles, Chicago, Dallas, New York, St. Louis, Austin, Philadelphia, Albuqurque, San Antonio….).
Sadly, armed self-defenders often make dumb mistakes in the heat of the moment that get them in trouble. Obviously a prudent person will know and understand the laws in their own state.
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OMG! Midterm Voters Don’t Give a Damn About Gun Control! OMG!
The anti-gun pearl-clutchers are in a tizzy. Voter polling is showing that radical gun control isn’t a leading concern as America is closing in on election day Nov. 8.
Voters are keyed on runaway inflation, the increasing cost of living and rising crime as the most pressing issues that will inform their votes. Voters are more concerned about what the Biden administration is doing to their pocketbooks today than what it wants to do to gun rights tomorrow.
New From Magpul: The Padded DAKA Single Pistol Case
From Magpul . . .
Building upon the versatility of our DAKA line, the DAKA Single Pistol Case was designed as a discrete and rugged protective case for carrying or storing a variety of pistols.
The streamlined design of the DAKA Single Pistol Case makes it ideal for use inside larger hard cases, during vehicle transport, or storage inside gun safes. Its internal, snag-free, protective EVA foam liner adds a layer of security and a barrier against damage.
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Burglar’s Butcher Knife No Match For Resident’s Handgun in Harristown, PA
Some folks simply lack the intellect of the average potted plant. These extra low-information types, despite all of life’s lessons, remain slow to realize the folly of bringing a knife to a gun fight. This time, Keon Washington, aged old-enough-to-know-better, escaped with his life after kicking in the back door of a Harrisburg, Pennsylvania home.
The homeowner said the 32-year-old hoodlum broke down the door in the late afternoon last Friday. Washington must have thought he would have the home all to himself.
Hardy: The Gun Industry Is Selling .22 Shotguns and Fear to Kindergarteners and Minorities…Or Something
If you’re in the market for a .22 shotgun for your kindergartner, Crickett has you covered. Trademarked by Keystone Sporting Arms as “My First Rifle”, the company markets the weapon for “true winners” in a sickly-sweet pink among a range of color swatches. A testimonial praises the weapon as “just the right size” for a five-year-old, without mentioning that, in 2013, a Kentucky boy of the very same age used the weapon to accidentally shoot and kill his two-year-old sister.