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Is the 45 ACP Good for Self Defense? A Comprehensive Look
Choosing the right caliber for self-defense can be daunting, especially with so many options available. One round that consistently stands out is the .45 ACP. Trusted for over a century by military personnel, law enforcement and civilians, the .45 ACP has earned its reputation for delivering powerful stopping power in critical moments. But is it the best option for protecting yourself and your loved ones?
Let’s break down the key advantages of the .45 ACP for self-defense, addressing common concerns like capacity and recoil, while highlighting why it remains a go-to choice for many experts.
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11-Year-Old Boy Shot During West Palm Beach Gun Deal
An 11-year-old boy is recovering after authorities say he was shot on the afternoon of October 14 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Officers report the shooting took place at a residence on Divison Avenue where nine children were left completely unsupervised. Sure, what could go wrong?
On Wednesday, the West Palm Beach Police Department released a 911 recording where it was the victim’s brother who pleaded with dispatchers for help.
“Somebody was playing with a gun and he got grazed…He’s okay.
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NY Gov’s Signing of Law Designed So NY Can Track Gun and Ammo Purchases
Governors in 17 different states have taken decisive action to protect the Constitutional rights of their citizens from flawed and troublesome gun control schemes aimed at tracking the spending habits of law-abiding Americans through a shady firearm-specific Merchant Category Code (MCC) at guns stores. The concept is a ruse hatched up a few years ago and has now become popular among some of the most strident gun control activists around.
Not surprisingly, California Gov.
Illinois Lawmakers Continue To Push Restrictive Anti-Gun Laws
If you thought anti-gun Illinois lawmakers had already passed just about every restrictive gun law they could think of, well, you thought wrong.
According to a report at sj-r.com, Illinois legislators are now pushing two different schemes. Senate Bill 3971 and House Bill 5891 would prohibit the possession of a firearm outside its owner’s “immediate possession or control” and increases the age to 18 from 13 where “safe storage” in homes are required.
Sacramento Gun Owners May Be Required To Pay Harm Reduction Fee
A set of proposals moved forward during a Tuesday, October 15 City Council committee meeting that may cause law-abiding registered gun owners in Sacramento to pay a “harm reduction fee” and face additional restrictions. The measure is said to have surfaced after a recent spike in shootings, with supporters parading out their foolishness by claiming the fees and restrictions would somehow reduce gun violence.
Council clowns Lisa Kaplan and Mayor Darrell Steinberg announced the proposals a week prior, which include banning minors from entering gun stores and prohibiting the sale of firearms at home-based businesses.
The 2A Community Can’t Afford To Make Excuses For Cat Killing
If you’ve ever owned a cat, you know that on occasion it won’t use the box. If you’re careless about cleaning it or don’t have a sufficient number of boxes, cats will often find someplace else to do their business. But, what you’d never consider doing after finding a misplaced poop is torture and kill the animal. Sadly, that’s true for all of us but Douglas Hamlin, the new head of the National Rifle Association.
Savage Arms Announces 21 Sharp Rimfire Rifle Offerings
Hot on the heels of Winchester announcing the new 21 Sharp rimfire cartridge, Savage has already got rifles chambered for it. They’re offering four models to start with. So far they’re all bolt actions, and they’re all reasonably priced. Models start at just $269 with the Mark II F. The most expensive model is the Mark II Minimalist at an MSRP of $389. If you’re wanting to check out what the 21 Sharp has to offer, at least you can jump into it at a decent price.
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Pro-Trump Yard Sign Leads To Harassment And Shots Fired In Las Vegas
A pair of deranged anti-Trump lunatics, who have repeatedly harassed homeowners in the northwest valley of Las Vegas, recently escalated tensions by using their Tesla to run over a man’s foot while blaring a song entitled “[Expletive] Donald Trump.” The incident ultimately led one victim to install at least seven new ventilation holes in the carbon-conscious vehicle, free of charge.
Jennifer Lund, 38; and Timothy Parks, 45, are facing charges of assault, battery and stalking, according to court documents.
What Would You Do? A Father’s Worst Nightmare
In a tragic and legally complicated case out of central Arkansas, a father is now facing murder charges after discovering an older man with his missing 14-year-old daughter in a vehicle under allegedly illicit circumstances and shooting him. Aaron Spencer, 36, was arrested for the fatal shooting of 67-year-old Michael Fosler, a man who was already awaiting trial for allegedly sexually assaulting the young girl several months ago and was under a no-contact order.
Details of the Case
The fatal confrontation took place Oct.
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Gun Registry Lessons From New Zealand
A recent spate of gun confiscation in New Zealand shows just how dangerous a gun registry can be when combined with some gun owners opposing the views of those in charge of the government. And with constant attempts to create a registry in the United States, it highlights a danger Americans should understand.
According to a report at waikatotimes.co.nz, 62 firearms license holders recently had their licenses revoked, forcing them to surrender their guns to the government or another firearms license holder.
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Shooting By North Dakota Teacher Ruled Self-Defense
An August 17 shooting in West Fargo, North Dakota, that resulted in the death of one man has been deemed self-defense by prosecutors.
According to a report at wdayradionow.com, 25-year-old Austin Strom was trying to gain access to Prairie Heights Church when he was confronted by 66-year-old Kent Hodges, who recorded the incident. The cellphone video ended when Strom attacked Hodges, according to authorities.
West Fargo teacher Donald Barron was parked in a nearby parking lot, saw the altercation, drove up to the two men and yelled “What the f**k are you doing?” He then, according to police, ordered Strom to the ground.
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AR-15 for Home Defense: Why It Should Be Your Go-To Choice
Imagine waking up in the middle of the night to the sound of a break-in—your heart racing, adrenaline pumping and precious seconds ticking away.
In such a high-stress situation, you need a home defense tool that offers more than just peace of mind; you need one that can provide a quick and decisive response. The AR-15 delivers that edge, combining speed, precision and stopping power when you need it most.
So, let’s discuss why the AR-15 could be your ultimate home defense solution and how to set it up effectively.
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Harris’ Actions on Guns Speak Louder Than Her Campaign Rhetoric
In a lame attempt to run away from her radical anti-gun and anti-Second Amendment record, Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has spent the last several weeks claiming that she is a gun owner. This, of course, is irrelevant to her extreme record of attacking gun rights.
In fact, Harris isn’t even the first anti-gun politician from San Francisco to own a gun. The late Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) spent much of her career working to diminish Second Amendment rights and, like Harris, advocating for gun confiscation.
Walgreens Employee With Concealed Carry License Fatally Shoots Suspected Thief
A man and woman caught shoplifting at a Walgreens barely had a whiff of victory as they exited the store before being approached by employees. Fine, you got pinched, give it back and go home, or make a run for it as I’m almost positive the DA won’t charge you anyway, right? Not a chance. This one ends with shots fired and one less violent criminal on the streets.
The shooting was reported at around 2:10 am outside Walgreens on Torrence Ave., in Calumet City, Illinois.
Taurus Pocket .22 Returns as the New 22TUC
Taurus has made a couple of pocket .22s over the years. The first PT-22s had some obvious Beretta 21A lineage with their tip-up barrel design. They did differ though in that the Taurus pistols were double action only and had a longer grip frame. They used an aluminum frame and also came in .25 ACP as the PT-25. The aluminum frame models were discontinued somewhere around 2017 and replaced with a polymer-frame version, the PT-22 Poly.
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Instagram Post Leads To Arrests At Indianapolis Gun And Drug Bust
Two geniuses were arrested on weapons charges after their own Instagram post led the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department to raid a home on the near east side of the city.
According to detectives with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, the investigation began when they saw Instagram posts by Ronald Castellanos with pictures and prices of the weapons.
“You know Instagram is not the place to sell firearms,” said Drew Brown, an officer with the IMPD.
NSSF Launches Resource Page For Vets About VA Health Care and Guns
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) has launched a new webpage dedicated to providing crucial resources for military veterans, aiming to dispel widespread misconceptions that prevent many veterans from seeking healthcare from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
The webpage features a fact sheet titled “Correcting Mistaken Beliefs about VA Confiscating Veterans’ Guns,” which addresses concerns among veterans who fear that seeking medical care—especially mental health care—could lead to the confiscation of their firearms.
Massachusetts Petition Drive Gaining Momentum
Bay State gun owners battling Massachusetts’ restrictive new package of gun-control laws have hit a milestone in their efforts to roll back the punitive infringements.
According to a report at police1.com, organizers of a ballot effort to repeal the law have gathered enough signatures—more than 90,000—on an initiative petition to place the question on the 2026 state ballot.
Toby Leary, one of the petition’s organizers and co-founder of a gun shop and shooting range in Hyannis, Massachusetts, told the Associated Press that the law is “an effort to suppress a right that is enshrined in our Bill of Rights” and never should have been passed.
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Gun-Ban Groups Spend Big and Sell Lies To Defeat Pro-Gun Candidates
Gun owners and gun-rights advocates who don’t think America’s gun-ban organizations are serious about putting anti-gun politicians in office at every level of government should consider what one group is doing in just one state.
So-called Everytown for Gun Safety, bankrolled by gun-ban billionaire Michael Bloomberg, recently announced a $1.6 million paid media campaign in Arizona in an effort to turn the 2024 elections into a win for the antis. The campaign will consist of new digital ads and direct mailers encouraging citizens to vote for anti-gun candidates.
SCOTUS Sends Pennsylvania Young Adult Carry Back To 3rd Circuit
Back in January, a three-judge panel of the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Pennsylvania’s ban on 18- to 20-year-olds carrying firearms during a declared emergency to be unconstitutional under the standards prescribed by the 2022 Supreme Court ruling in Bruen.
At the time, U.S. Circuit Court Judge Kent A. Jordan, wrote for the court: “We understand that a reasonable debate can be had over allowing young adults to be armed, but the issue before us is a narrow one.