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Gun Meme of the Day: I Resemble That Remark Edition
Nothing to see here, folks.
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Prosecutor: Kyle Rittenhouse Lost His Right to Self Defense When He Brought a Gun to a Riot
By Scott Bauer, Michael Tarm and Amy Forliti, AP
Kyle Rittenhouse provoked the bloodshed on the streets of Kenosha by bringing a semi-automatic rifle and menacing others, and when the shooting stopped, he walked away like a “hero in a Western,” a prosecutor said in closing arguments Monday at Rittenhouse’s murder trial.
“You lose the right to self-defense when you’re the one who brought the gun, when you are the one creating the danger, when you’re the one provoking other people,” Thomas Binger told the jury.
Get a Free Silencer With SilencerCo’s Black Friday Promotion
From SilencerCo . . .
SilencerCo is launching a free suppressor promo that customers won’t want to miss. Starting November 15, 2021, and running through December 5, 2021, customers who make a purchase over a certain dollar threshold will receive either a free Silencerco Octane or Warlock suppressor. The best part? The free items will ship within six months of the original purchase date.
In order to qualify for a free Warlock 22, customers must spend at least $599 (before tax) on SilencerCo suppressors and accessories.
Gun Review: Heritage Manufacturing Barkeep .22LR Revolver
The Heritage Manufacturing Rough Rider series revolvers are some of my favorite guns. They are fun, cheap, and work immensely well for their low price point. I’ve watched the Rough Rider form the basis of the company, and that includes guns like the popular Rancher carbine. The Heritage Barkeep takes the Rough Rider in the opposite direction of the Rancher, trimming the barrel to two inches. Well, 2.68 inches, but only 2-inches of exposed barrel.
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Judge Dismisses Illegal Possession Charge Against Kyle Rittenhouse Before Closing Arguments
Ahead of the prosecution and defense presenting their closing arguments to the jury in the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, Judge Bruce Schroeder has dismissed one of the charges against the defendant. Rittenhouse was charged with possession of a dangerous weapon by a person under 18. Judge Schroeder, however, ruled that the Wisconsin law is poorly written.
From wsoctv.com . . .
The charge is only a misdemeanor, but it had appeared to be among the likeliest to net a conviction for prosecutors.
St. Louis Woman Shoots One Teen Carjacker, Chases Off Another [VIDEO]
“I’m very grateful to be alive.” That’s the takeaway of a North St. Louis woman who used a concealed firearm to shoot one of two armed carjackers who held her at gunpoint. She was approached by two yoots who asked to use her cell phone. When she told them she didn’t have one, one drew a gun and demanded her car keys.
From boston25news.com . . .
The woman handed her keys to the teenager, but told police that when he was distracted, she pulled a gun out of her purse and shot him.
Escort’s SD-X 12 Gauge and .410 Modern Sporting Shotguns
From Escort Shotguns . . .
The Escort SD-X is part of Hatsan’s Versatile Tactical Shotgun series. Available in either 12 ga or .410 cal, this modern sporting shotgun is offered in all black or FDE Cerakote. A new gas piston design is mounted around the barrel itself, eliminating the secondary tube that is typically mounted below the barrel of a semi-automatic shotgun. This reduces the weight and bulk of the gun while minimizing felt recoil and muzzle rise.
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AP: Whatever the Verdict, Kyle Rittenhouse Will be the Face of Gun Owners in America for Many
By Sara Burnett, AP
Kyle Rittenhouse walked the streets of Kenosha, Wisconsin, a rifle slung around his chest and shoulder.
The weapon was supposed to be for hunting on a friend’s property up north, the friend says. But on that night in August 2020, Rittenhouse says he took the Smith & Wesson AR-style semi-automatic with him as he volunteered to protect property damaged during protests the previous evening. Before midnight, he used it to shoot three people, killing two.
The UN and EU Struggle to Limit Civilian Gun Rights as the US, Czech Republic and Poland Push Back
By Miguel Faria, Jr., MD
The United Nations Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) has failed to materialize because the negotiators have not been capable of reaching a consensus. But as Gun Owners of America stated years ago, “It would be a mistake to believe that it spells the end of the effort to regulate small arms worldwide.”
GOA is correct. Obama administration Secretary of State John Kerry signed the treaty for the U.S.
Firearm Safety on the Set of ‘Squid Game’
While Korean Americans have a long and storied history of exercising their natural, civil, and Constitutionally-protected right to keep and bear arms, the same cannot be said for Korean Koreans. In fact, when asked for this Variety article about firearm safety on set, the creator of gun-intensive hit Netflix show Squid Game said something that really caught my eye:
[writer and director Hwang Dong-hyuk] said, “in my life, I have never seen a real bullet.
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New Company, Warcat Tactical, Launches Line of Extremely Affordable Holsters
TTAG receives many press releases, but only a few make it out of our inboxes and onto the site. Not gonna lie, holsters have a hard time standing out enough to warrant publishing a press release on one. But Warcat Tactical (which is new a sister company of Alien Gear) caught our eye with a new manufacturing process and an aggressive price point — $17.76 with extra features.
Fighting the Noise: Getting to Know the Folks at SilencerCo
By William “Bucky” Lawson
Ever love your job? I mean to the point that you feel like you’re hanging out with your friends every day and working together toward something great? I’d say some of you have experienced that, but I’m willing to bet that many, even most, have not. I know it’s been a damned rare occurrence for me in my forty years in the workforce. Well, I visited a place like that recently.
Anatomy of a Misfire
By Guy Neill
Modern ammunition is amazingly reliable. Problems, given the number of rounds manufactured, are extremely rare. They are rare enough that the shooter may be at something of a loss as to what to do if they experience a misfire. Understanding the potential causes of misfires and how to handle them could save your gun and possibly your life.
If you do experience a misfire, where the gun goes “click” instead of “bang,” the first thing to do is wait a few moments with the gun pointed in a safe direction to ensure it isn’t a hangfire (a delayed discharge).
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80% Arms Announces Their New GST-9 MOD1 Pistol Frame
From 80 Percent Arms . . .
80 PERCENT ARMS the nation’s premier manufacturer of 80% receivers, proudly announces the next generation modular 80% pistol frame: the GST-9 MOD1. Two years after the release of the world’s first modular 80% frame, 80% Arms is changing the status quo again by taking an already revolutionary frame to the next level.
Compatible with Glock Gen 3 components, the MOD1 frame utilizes a platform of legendary reliability (and endless aftermarket support), to create a solid foundation to build off of.
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Gun Meme of the Day: AR Buffer Tubes Edition
Gotta agree with this one. If there’s nothing exiting the rear of the receiver and traveling into the buffer tube, there’s no need for a buffer tube and other stocks or stock-mounting options are typically superior.
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Boulders & Bullets: A Wheeler Tools Adventure in Moab, UT [VIDEO]
Wheeler Tools is such a staple among home and professional gunsmiths that I’d wager three-quarters of the folks reading this article own something with the Wheeler logo on it. I know I’ve had all sorts of their goodies at home for over a decade, and we use a bunch of their tools on the assembly line at Black Collar Arms.
When launching a new product, generating exposure, coverage, and reviews is hugely important in getting the word out and driving awareness among one’s customer base.
How to Find the Right Gun for New Shooters [VIDEO]
“What’s the best handgun for a new shooter?” How many times have you heard that asked? Some of the worst answers you’ll hear to that question get tossed over the sales counter at your local gun store.
The answer, of course, is there is no “best” gun for a new shooter. Instead, there’s the “right” gun for each new gun owner…which is dependent on on a range of criteria specific to each person.
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Steiner Announces The New MPS Micro Pistol Sight
From Steiner Optics . . .
Steiner brings battle-proven durability and mil-spec ruggedness to pistol red dots with the new MPS (Micro Pistol Sight). Designed to endure the most rigorous needs of law enforcement and military operations, the MPS is a continuation of the efforts of Steiner to provide optics and imaging solutions for all defense and tactical applications.
All-metal construction, enhanced sidewalls, and a recessed window with a metal hood that blocks objects from reaching the front lens make this one of the toughest pistol sights ever created.
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Bloomberg Burns $2 Million on Virginia Elections, Yields a Negative ROI
Billionaire gun control kingpin and former failed Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg knows a thing or two about losing elections. He also has a long track record of spending millions to flip seats only to lose once voters reject more gun control at the polls.
That was the case in Virginia. Bloomberg’s arrogance showed yet again when he flipped over the couch cushions and found nearly $2 million to throw at the 2021 state-wide elections.