The Truth About Guns


BREAKING: Michael Brown Was Shot “At Least Six Times”, More Rioting, Shots Fired in Ferguson
St. Louis TV station KSDK has is reporting that 90 minutes in advance of another midnight curfew, police have swiftly moved through another line of protesters who were throwing rocks and Molotov cocktails. Once of the KSDK reporters is quoting … Continue Reading
CNN Wolf Blitzer: Why Don’t Cops “Shoot to Wound?”
“On Thursday, CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer asked guest [lawyer] Jeffrey Toobin why police weren’t instructed to “shoot to injure,” instead of kill,” talkingpointsmemo.com reports. “Blitzer’s questions arose during a discussion on the unfurling conflict in Ferguson, Mo. over the fatal … Continue Reading
It Should Have Been a Defensive Gun Use: Cali Crime Spree Edition
“On Monday morning, authorities say [Brian Thomas] Cruz first went into a woman’s home and forced her at knifepoint to drive him in her car, which she intentionally crashed to get away,” latimes.com reports. “He then allegedly carjacked a teacher’s … Continue Reading
Texas Drawn Hunt: First Timer Edition
Whilst spending my Sunday morning fueling up on coffee and bacon, and making plans for an entire week of being on the road for my day job, I got another text from the parents to let me know that they … Continue Reading
3-Gun Shooting Tip: Treat It Like A Sport
I can remember very clearly one of the first conversations I ever had with Erik Lund of FNH USA’s pro shooting team. He took one look at my footwear and looked at me with an inquisitive look, obviously disapproving of … Continue Reading
Question of the Day: Does Armed Security Makes Things Worse?
“A disgruntled ex-cop carrying a loaded gun [not shown] bypassed metal detectors at a federal building in Philadelphia and entered the FBI’s office there this week after flashing a fake police badge and his inactive ID card, according to sources … Continue Reading
Minnesota Judge OKs Cop Carry Carve-Out for NFL Games
“A judge has struck down — for now — an NFL policy preventing off-duty Minnesota police officers from carrying guns at Vikings games,” abcnews.com reports. “Two police organizations challenged the rule, arguing that NFL policy cannot trump state law. Judge … Continue Reading
Quote of the Day: A Cop Shot My Son Edition
“Yes, there is good reason to think that many of these unjustifiable homicides by police across the country are racially motivated. But there is a lot more than that going on here. Our country is simply not paying enough attention … Continue Reading
BREAKING: 7 Arrested, 1 Shot During Ferguson Curfew
” Seven people were arrested and one person shot early Sunday in Ferguson, Mo.,” usatoday.com reports, “as police and protesters clashed again in a haze of tear gas despite a curfew that took effect at midnight.” Wait. Tear gas? Didn’t … Continue Reading
San Jose Cops Kill Woman Brandishing Power Drill
“San Jose police received a report that a woman was threatening to kill her family with an Uzi assault weapon,” reuters.com reports. “When they arrived at the family’s home, they saw the woman outside, holding what they thought was a … Continue Reading
BREAKING: Missouri Gov. Declares a State of Emergency in Ferguson. Imposes Midnight Curfew
“Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon on Saturday declared a state of emergency and implemented a midnight to 5 a.m. curfew in Ferguson, where the police shooting of an unarmed black teenager sparked a week of protests and sporadic looting,” cnn.com reports. … Continue Reading
BREAKING: Discovery Channel Axes Sons of Guns?
The Gunner’s Vault Facebook page is reporting that the Discovery Channel has axed the hit show Sons of Guns. Or in the parlance, “suspended the program indefinitely.” The info comes from Glenn “Flem” Fleming, self-described “former welder for Red … Continue Reading
Incendiary Image of the Day: Push for Peace Edition
The image above comes to us courtesy Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America’s Facebook page (they’ve been invited to join). A man named Alexander Lahoz left the following comment beneath the ad, republished here for your dining and … Continue Reading
Militarized Police, Not Weapons
TTAG reader TD writes: “The anti’s are trying to frame the argument that the weapons like the one pictured above are military in origin. Check out the Stainless Steel barrel and the machining on the receiver–this is a civilian rifle … Continue Reading
Question of the Day: More Guns, Less Crime?
Back in 1998, the University of Chicago Press published economist John Lott’s book More Guns, Less Crime. A lot of people bought it. Not many read it. No surprise there. Saying MGLC is a stat-heavy tome is like saying … Continue Reading
Gun Control? You Can’t Stop the Signal
While this website stands at the center of the fight to defend and extend Americans’ natural, civil and Constitutionally protected right to keep and bear arms, we know full well just how easy it is to subvert any and all … Continue Reading
Quote of the Day: Conflict Resolution Edition
“The killing of Mr Brown did not happen because America’s citizens or its police are too lightly armed, or too reluctant to believe they have a legitimate right to shoot someone in a disagreement. It happened because America’s citizens and … Continue Reading
Ares Armor Wins Round One in Battle With ATF Over 80% Lower Sales Records
If you’ll remember, despite a restraining order to prevent it, the ATF executed a search warrant on San Diego gun parts retailer Ares Armor in March during which their computers and sales records were seized. What chapped the ATF’s hide … Continue Reading
Open Carry Texas Plans 5th Ward March…Then Cancels
Open Carry Texas has gotten mixed reviews at TTAG. I’m not opposed to open carry as a political statement per se, just OCing like a d!ckhead. That expectation of not dressing and acting like a D-bag extends to more … Continue Reading