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We covered the story of the man who opened fire, and killing two people and wounding two more at the Jefferson Gun Outlet in Metairie, Louisiana last week. Police have released surveillance footage of the incident to the media. Meanwhile, the family of the instigator claims he was “helping” and that store employees and bystanders […]

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I don’t care what opinions you hold on President Trump, Steven Bannon, “informal” immigration, border walls, presidential pardon power, executive orders, alleged foreign collusion or alleged fraud charges. This should scare the heck out of you. Feds: Bannon’s pardon blocks prosecution, but not indictment The indictment lodging fraud charges against ex-President Donald Trump’s former chief […]

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During the past year, I’ve seen a lot of people argue over whether it’s a good idea to lend guns to others in an emergency (or any time, really). Neighbors who hadn’t bought a gun suddenly wanted one when they saw the pandemic, riots, and other societal events that frightened them. Some of these people’s […]

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You value your knives and want to make sure you’ve always got a clean, sharp edge whenever and wherever you go. That’s why the new Lansky C-Clip Combo sharpener is a must-have item for your keychain or EDC pack. The C-Clip Combo includes three top quality Lansky tools to help get your blade sharp and […]

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Buying an NFA item — a silencer, short barreled rifle/shotgun, machine gun, “any other weapon,” or destructive device — involves jumping through a series of .gov hoops, including paying a special tax and submitting a registration form. Perhaps the most complicated part for first-time buyers is deciding whether to register as an individual, as a […]

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Mark Twain once famously noted that the only certainties in life are death and taxes.  We’re all going to die someday, some of us sooner than others. Which is why it is important to prepare ahead of that eventuality by helping your loved ones identify and value your firearms collection. Like all of us, I […]

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One measure would prohibit police and sheriffs from enforcing federal gun laws that violate the 2nd Amendment. Backers said it would ensure that the rights of gun owners are protected from what they say is the potential for overreach by President Joe Biden’s administration. Democrats railed against the measure, HB2111, saying it will undermine the rule […]

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Constitutional carry is advancing in 2021. Two states have already signed it into law so far this year and several more have bills working their way through their legislatures that would eliminate government licensing for exercising an enumerated civil right. What is Constitutional Carry? For those just tuning in, Constitutional Carry means a state doesn’t […]

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You won’t need to be a student of the Hávamál, nor a constitutional scholar, to appreciate the latest Anachrobellum design: but it might help. The newest in their line of Norse shirts is a Gadsden (as in the flag) berserkr. The design itself is Til Valhalla III, Don’t Tread On Me. And while the Norseman’s […]

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Last summer a three-judge panel of the ninth circuit ruled, in a 2-1 decision, that California’s “high capacity” magazine ban was unconstitutional. As expected, California’s Attorney General immediately appealed the ruling in the case, Duncan v. Becerra, because as the AG said that the time . . . “Our commonsense gun safety measures here in […]

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  From the CCRKBA . . . The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms is launching a multi-network television advertising effort next week to alert the nation’s gun owners about H.R. 127, a gun control measure that takes extremism to a dangerous new level. “We’re calling this the ‘SAVE2A.US’ campaign because […]

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By Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press Lady Gaga’s dog walker was shot and two of the singer’s French bulldogs were stolen in Hollywood during an armed robbery, police said. The singer is offering a $500,000 reward. The dog walker was shot once Wednesday night and is expected to survive his injuries, according to Los Angeles Police […]

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Who lost their guns? Anyone? That’s the question Phoenix Police are asking after a homeowner in the west valley area dug up a surprise in his back yard. The resident unearthed a duffel bag full of mildly rusty guns. Amazingly, instead of calling dibs on the find, the homeowner called police. The homeowner told police […]

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From Tyrant Designs . . . Tyrant Designs is excited to announce our NEW Glock G43, G43X, and G48 I.T.T.S. Trigger (Improved Tyrant Trigger System) with the I.T.T.S. Trigger rapidly becoming known as the fastest resetting trigger on the market! The NEW Glock G43, G43X, and G48 I.T.T.S. Trigger is compatible with those 3 Slimline […]

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The firearm industry is leveraging unique partnerships to help firearm retailers become part of the safety solutions in their communities. Through Real Solutions® the firearm industry trade association partners with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), for a campaign called Operation Secure Store® (OSS). The goal is to deter and reduce the instances of theft and […]

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Guns laws always disproportionately impact Black people, and when we’re told new gun laws are to stop violence, don’t believe it. If we want to stop violence in our cities, we must build up the Black family and the value it adds to building a stronger community. We must also become insular in our outlook […]

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ShotStop, the Ohio-based manufacturer of Duritium based body armor, is running a de facto “winter special” through the month of February on their lightweight body armor plates and protective inserts for “armored backpacks”. Perhaps more importantly than that, they have armor in stock. ShotStop posted this on social media recently: “We are hearing many armor companies have diminishing […]

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I ran across a new “smart gun” proposal, AI Can Stop Mass Shootings, and More. Yes, these people — three superior intellects who toil away at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute — are proposing that “ethical” artificial intelligence be built into guns, which would make them really smart guns. Allegedly. While we hope that such [conventional […]

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A video is making the rounds on Facebook that has sparked an investigation within the US Army’s famed 10th Mountain Division. The video shows soldiers pointing their firearms, loaded with live ammunition at their fellow soldiers as part of a room-clearing exercise. While sloppy muzzle control might not have raised eyebrows a generation or two […]

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Ah, the 1911. There is a certain poise and surety when an American hand wraps around the grip of one of these classics, almost like slipping on a well-worn leather glove with the colors of Old Glory. It just feels so right. Now, there are certainly other guns out there and there are, of course, […]

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