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Gun Review: Smith & Wesson Performance Center Model 637 Revolver
My dad came to me looking for a concealed carry gun. He wanted a small revolver, and he had a number of requirements.
First, he wanted at least a .38 Special +P. Second, he wanted an exposed hammer, and third, he specifically did not want what he called a’ dinky’ little grip.
I translated those requirements to my local FFL, and he said he had the gun for me.
Gear Review: Wheeler F.A.T. Wrench Torque Tool
When I was reviewing Primary Arms’ version of the Holosun 507c (with its much-improved reticle), I realized pretty quickly that I needed to step up my tool game a bit. I know that for parts that move fast, over and over again, sometimes getting the torque on the screws and bolts just right can be critical.
For many other applications, you can just turn a bolt or screw as hard as you can, or try to get the torque on something right by feel.
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District Court Judge Rules Gun Ban For Those Under Felony Indictment is Unconstitutional
The Texas case arose out of the conviction of a man who had purchased a gun while under indictment and lied about it during his background check, according to [US District Court Judge David] Counts’ ruling. Last year, while indicted on charges of burglary and missing court dates, Jose Gomez Quiroz tried to buy a semi-automatic pistol at an Alpine store. He denied he was under indictment on his background check form, and, after a seven-day wait for approval, picked up his new gun.
Gun Meme of the Day: Hot Tamale Edition
Unfortunately, not even parking lot tamales are safe from The Man anymore. I wonder what Dr Jill Biden has to say about these tamales, other than the fact that they certainly aren’t welcome in Martha’s Vineyard.
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Gun Review: FN CC Edge 9mm Pistol
When FN launched the 509 LS Edge about a year and a half ago, they promised it would be the first in a series of new upgraded, premium pistols. Think BMW’s M models or Mercedes’ AMG cars. Better yet, think Smith & Wesson’s Performance Center guns or SIG’s Legion line.
With the recent announcement of the new FN 509 CC Edge, FN’s made good on that promise and a second handgun now officially makes the Edge Series a series.
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Twice in a Week: Shots Fired at Chicago Fire Production Set, This Time Someone Was Shot In the Head
Chicago’s Summer of Joy officially ended with the Labor Day weekend, but the gangs continue to ply their trade with impunity and indifference to the police, innocent lives and the rule of law. Last week, in front of six Chicago Police squad cars, someone opened up on another group of people adjacent to the production set of the Chicago Fire TV show. Thankfully, no one was hit.
Yesterday, the production experienced another instance of gunfire on the Chicago Fire set.
Manager for Rapper Ludacris Charged With Murder In What He Says Was a Self-Defense Shooting
Chaka Zulu, a record producer, Spotify executive, and manager for rap star Ludacris, has surrendered to police after authorities issued a murder warrant for his arrest relating to a June shooting. Zulu, who had a carry license and a legally possessed gun at the time says he was attacked by four men and was shot in the back before he pulled his gun and fired back. One person was killed and another injured.
After further investigation, Atlanta police and prosecutors apparently see the incident differently.
Trending Smaller: Micro-Compacts Now Make Up 25% Of 9mm Semi-Auto Handguns Shipped to Retailers
From the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers . . .
Cellphones, mp3 players – the original trend was to make them as small as possible. Compact, easy to transport and slip in a pocket. Nowadays, it seems as though manufacturers and the market are heading in another direction, newer phones hardly fitting in a jeans pocket with larger screens not unlike a small tablet. Storage and capacity are still top of mind, but remote cloud service storage options reduce the necessity of internal storage.
Florida Man Arrested After Leaving Dead Animals on Parkland Shooting Memorial
When we saw the photo of the man who had been arrested for dumping dead animals on the memorial for the students and teachers who were killed in the Parkland school shooting, we wondered why the Prime Minister of Canada would do such a thing.
Then we read further and discovered that the suspect wasn’t, in fact, the head of government for our neighbor to the north, but rather a 29-year-old Florida Man who was reportedly obsessed with school shooters.
Safariland Announces the New Optics-Ready Schema IWB Everyday Carry Holster
When you think of Safariland, you think duty holsters. Rigs that ride on the hips of cops and members of the military with Level III retention. They’ve made EDC holsters — both OWB and IWB — for years, but they probably haven’t been top of mind for most buyers when it came time to buy a rig for their new everyday carry pistol.
They’re out to change that with a new range of EDC holsters, the first of which was announced today.
Detroit Cop Tries to Shoot a Dog, Hits His Partner Instead [VIDEO]
Detroit Police Commander Brian Harris said; “The dog charged at the officers, the officers fearing for their safety, one officer fired one round at the dog. The round didn’t strike the dog, it struck his partner in the lower right calf.”
Thankfully the officer is in stable condition and will be okay, but the dog owner tells 7 Action News they have a very different perspective of what happened.
Gun Meme of the Day: Full Auto Conversion Edition
It’ll knock the “well, some types of guns should be illegal” right outta you!
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First Look: The Taurus G3 Tactical 9mm Pistol Surprises
When Taurus announced the G3 series of pistols, I wasn’t particularly excited. Having owned a G2 in the past, it performed well for the price point, but ultimately wasn’t anything to write home about. Then I saw the G3 Tactical model, which piqued my curiosity. Taurus isn’t the first name that comes to mind when you’re talking about “tactical” pistols, but this one has suppressor-height sights, optics-readiness, and a threaded barrel, all at a very affordable price.
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A Tightening Economy Can Make It Easier to Convince Business to Accommodate Everyone
We’ve covered anti-gunners’ efforts to go after “ghost guns” and other lawful commerce in any way they can. Most recently, they’re pressuring shippers like UPS and Fedex to only ship serialized frames, and take other anti-gun actions that go a lot further.
FUCK @FedEx @FedExHelp @FedExPolicy https://t.co/qHDJzV6DOS
— Firearms Policy Coalition (@gunpolicy) August 18, 2022
Now, we’re seeing that FedEx is falling on hard times, with their stock tumbling last week (UPS stock took a hit, too).
SIG SAUER’s New MCX-SPEAR-LT in 5.56, 7.62 and 300BLK, Next Gen Features for the Civilian Market
When the military selects a weapons platform, the design and features are distilled and translated down to the consumer market in a range of products. We can see some of that in the third iteration of SIG SAUER’s MCX rifle platform.
Today SIG announced the new MCX-SPEAR-LT, the latest evolution of the XM5 rifle rifle that won the Army’s Next Generation Squad Weapon competition. The MCX-SPEAR-LT rifles — basically Gen3 MCX guns — will replace SIG’s Virtus line.
Elsea: An Iowa State Gun is a Better Idea Than Protecting Second Amendment Rights
Iowa Republican legislators are asking us to troop to the polls Nov. 8 and vote “yes” on their “right to keep and bear arms” amendment. Forty-four other states already have fortified their constitutions that way, they say.
Not exactly. Iowa’s salute to the Second Amendment adds cryptic language that makes it dangerous. It wards off infringement by liberal judges. Only Louisiana, Alabama and Missouri have gone that far. So read up on Iowa’s amendment before voting.
It’s Time to Hold Your School Officials Accountable For Security
The school year is back in session for tens of millions of American children, including my twin boys. Keenly aware of security considerations, I like what I see at my kids’ school. Do you know much about your kids’ school…or grandkids for you older folks?
As parents, we expect these schools to proactively mitigate risk and keep our kids safe while they’re there. When visiting the school, if you as a layperson see obvious security weak points like unlocked exterior doors during school hours, there may be other issues that you didn’t notice.
After 25 Years in Prison a Kentucky School Shooter Who Killed Three and Wounded Five Will Get a Chance at Parole
By Travis Loller, AP
When 14-year-old Michael Carneal opened fire on his fellow students during a before-school prayer meeting in 1997, school shootings were not yet a part of the national consciousness. The carnage that left three students dead and five more injured at Heath High School, near Paducah, Kentucky, ended when Carneal put down his weapon and the principal walked him to the school office — a scene that seems unimaginable today.
Sociology Students’ First Range Trips Expand Minds, Broaden Horizons
Before going on this [range] trip, I mentioned it to a few of my friends and family. Most of them either didn’t believe me or thought I was joking. When I told them it was true and I was really going to a shooting range, I got a nearly identical response across the board; “You might be the last person I would ever expect to do that.”
This sentiment was one that even I shared myself.