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‘Weaponized Fame’ Another Reason to Keep and Bear Arms?

Thu, 08/17/2017 - 18:00

“In a Facebook post directed at her 16,000,000 fans, [actress Jennifer] Lawrence commanded: ‘These are the faces of hate. Look closely and post anyone you find,” and added, “You can’t...

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Smith & Wesson Announces M&P15T Rifle With Built In Crimson Trace LiNQ System

Thu, 08/17/2017 - 17:00

You may remember that Smith & Wesson, now American Outdoor Brands, acquired Crimson Trace about a year ago. One of CT’s most recent innovations is their wireless LiNQ System for...

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Federal Premium’s New Edge TLR Ammunition With AccuChannel Groove

Thu, 08/17/2017 - 16:00

Federal says their AccuChannel groove, placed in a very specific location the bullet with an asymmetric geometry, decreases drag and improves accuracy. Federal’s touting the AccuChannel in the bonded bullets...

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GLOCK Gen 5 Launch Parties Set for August 26th

Thu, 08/17/2017 - 15:00

GLOCK dealers will be rolling out some new products on Saturday, August 26th. This will mark the fifth generation of “perfection” since GLOCKs first hit the market back in the...

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Everyday Carry Pocket Dump of the Day: Olmo

Thu, 08/17/2017 - 14:00

A good tool and a good pistol. See the succinct details at Everyday Carry . . .

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South Africa Gun Control Fail: This Video Will Make You Cry

Thu, 08/17/2017 - 13:00

South Africa’s gun control regime is an American gun control advocate’s wet dream. “Ownership of a firearm is conditional on a competency test and several other factors, including background checking...

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Question of the Day: Does Your Significant Other ‘Let’ You Buy Guns?

Thu, 08/17/2017 - 12:00

As if living in a state where gun buyers have to get permission from the government to exercise their right to keep and bear arms isn’t bad enough, God family...

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Tell Me About My Old Smith & Wesson

Thu, 08/17/2017 - 10:00

This U.S. Navy marked .38 Special M&P Victory revolver was my step grandfather’s. What I know about it is limited. Do we have any Smith & Wesson experts in the...

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Quote of the Day: The Second Amendment Destroys the First

Thu, 08/17/2017 - 08:00

“Rallies with guns cannot be treated, for First Amendment purposes, in the same fashion as rallies with no guns.” – Dahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern in The Guns Won [via slate.com]

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Vedder Holsters Daily Digest: Armed Socialists, Another Heller Test, and Warthog Down

Wed, 08/16/2017 - 20:00

Even the socialists? . . . In Texas, Even The Socialists Are Carrying Guns It’s not an unusual scene when politically left and right groups mingle, except it was (David)...

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The Responsibility and Costs of Selling a “Crime Gun”

Sat, 07/15/2017 - 16:00

In our Quote of the Day post yesterday, we noted the response of Tampa Arms Company owner Thom Hauser when asked about the consequences of selling a gun to someone...

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Everyday Carry Pocket Dump of the Day – Andrew P Trumble

Sat, 07/15/2017 - 14:00

What does a nuclear security officer carry when he’s not on the job? Some very practical, concealable gear, that’s what. Check it out at Everyday Carry . . .

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CapArms Question of the Day: Can You Watch a Gun Movie Without Complaining About the Gun Handling?

Sat, 07/15/2017 - 12:00

Whatever else you can say about actor Steven Seagal — and there’s a lot of weird stuff in his bio — the man is a gun guy. But even his...

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Gun Control March From NRA to DOJ A Damp Squib?

Sat, 07/15/2017 - 10:00

Organizers claim 2.6 million women attended the Women’s Marches earlier this year. Barely hundreds bothered to show up for this weekend’s much hyped Women’s March from NRA headquarters to the...

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Quote of the Day: When I See a Person With a Weapon, I Feel Sad

Sat, 07/15/2017 - 08:00

“When I see a person with a weapon, I try to assess whether they are dangerous. I don’t want to debate the Second Amendment or discuss our nation’s heritage. I’m...

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Vedder Holsters Daily Digest: The Unspeakable Desire, Ballistic Payback and the Complexities of Bathroom Carry

Fri, 07/14/2017 - 20:00

So do some Democrats, they just aren’t willing to talk about it . . . Some GOP Lawmakers Really Want To Carry Guns In The Capitol Rep. Ted Yoho (R-Fla.)...

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Or You Could Shoot Him . . . JTILTH

Fri, 07/14/2017 - 19:00

Click below to see video of the disarmist in action. [h/t everydaynodaysoff.com]

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Weekend Photo Caption Contest – Win a Flambeau Zerust Vapor Capsule

Fri, 07/14/2017 - 18:00

Last week’s best caption was contributed by was pieslapper. This week’s winner will win a Flambeau Zerust Vapor Capsule for their safe or range bag to keep their guns pristine. Just...

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AI Video Gun Detection: Is ShotSpotter About to Be Obsolete?

Fri, 07/14/2017 - 17:00

I reckon the ShotSpotter gunshot detection system is a huge waste of money. TTAG’s resident war hero Jon Wayne Taylor agrees — having seen the system’s lack of value in Afghanistan. Jeremy disagrees....

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Game Review: Strafe (PC Version)

Fri, 07/14/2017 - 16:00

By strych9 Strafe is a first person shooter game that pays homage (if not royalties) to the original Doom and Quake. Players take on the roll of a “scrapper” aboard...

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