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Elgin, IL Cops Go All Tactical-Like for Escaped Felon

Thu, 07/17/2014 - 16:00

TTAG reader MS writes: More of a local story, but a violent felon escaped from the Elgin Mental Health facility. [Click here for the ...

Irresponsible Gun Owners of the Day: Unnamed NJ Target Shooters

Thu, 07/17/2014 - 15:00

“A $250,000 Straight Egyptian Arabian horse [Juno, as above] is fighting to recover after she was struck by a stray bullet fired from a high-powered rifle,” nj.com reports. “Juno, the top breeding mare at Thornewood Farm, had lost ‘a tremendous ... Read More

“Chicago commuters can’t run, can’t hide, and can’t carry. I think that’s called fish in a barrel.”

Thu, 07/17/2014 - 14:00

That’s TTAG reader JRW’s take on this story from myfoxchicago.com: “Two armed men robbed multiple passengers on an Orange Line CTA train heading into downtown Wednesday afternoon. The robbery happened at 4:13 p.m. on the train as it traveled between ... Read More

FREE AMMO! At the Texas International Firearms Festival [Sponsored Content]

Thu, 07/17/2014 - 13:00

Hey Sharp Shots! Kirsten Joy Weiss here with an update on the Texas International Firearms Festival at Best of the West Shooting Sports in Austin, Texas on November 8th and 9th . . . Yesterday’s official announcement went really well. ... Read More

Question of the Day: What Does Responsible Ownership of an AK-47 Look Like, and Why is it Worth the Potential Risks?

Thu, 07/17/2014 - 12:00

“You can’t kill a stranger with a gun if you don’t have one,” Seattle Times columnist Jerry Large opines. “You can’t kill a relative, and you can’t kill a gang rival and you can’t kill yourself with a gun if ... Read More

Gun Review: Walther PPQ M2 (5 Inch Slide)

Thu, 07/17/2014 - 11:00

TTAG has developed a reputation for delivering pretty hard-hitting reviews. While most gun media outlets have to outfit their writers with new kneepads and a pint of KY every quarter, TTAG gives you the no-BS, call-it-like-we-see it, deep dark reality ... Read More

This is What Happens to a Disarmed Populace: Starbucks Gun-Free Zone Edition

Thu, 07/17/2014 - 10:00

“Just before 5:30 a.m. Monday, employees of the Starbucks in the 1800 block of W. Broad St. called police about a suspicious man outside the store. According to police, the suspect then ran into the business, and attacked the two ... Read More

BREAKING: CA Police Stop Stockton Bank Robbers Armed with AK-47s

Thu, 07/17/2014 - 08:19

Three bank robbers are in police custody after they attempted to rob Bank of the West in Stockton. [Click here for a video report.] The incident’s left two of three robbers dead, one hostage dead. The cops say the robbers used “AK-47-style” rifles ... Read More

Quote of the Day: There’s an App for That Edition

Thu, 07/17/2014 - 08:00

“I am writing this anonymously because my family already fears for my safety because of the headlines about Chicago gun violence that appear on the national news. Knowing how close I was to a shooting would have people coming to ... Read More

BREAKING: Obama Administration Bans Import of Izhmash & Kalashnikov (Saiga) Firearms

Wed, 07/16/2014 - 20:06

Earlier today, the Department of Commerce announced new sanctions against Russian products and companies operating in the United States. Previous sanctions only tangentially impacted the import of cheap and reliable firearms from Russia into the United States, but now the ... Read More

Self-Defense Tip: Don’t Carry in NJ if You Can’t Carry in NJ

Wed, 07/16/2014 - 20:00

“A Philadelphia mother of two is facing three years in prison after she mistakenly entered New Jersey, where she was stopped for a traffic violation and found in possession of a handgun loaded with hollow-point bullets,” foxnews.com reports. A number ... Read More

New MSNBC Rachel Maddow Ad Highlights Her Hypocrisy

Wed, 07/16/2014 - 19:00

We recently reported that MSNBC new anchor Rachel Maddow took her long-term partner to the gun range for their first date. And recommended busting caps for other potential soul mates. And yet here she is, telling Americans to accept a ... Read More

Self Defense and the Realities of Police Response Times

Wed, 07/16/2014 - 18:00

I recently took a brief vacation driving from Texas to Wyoming, South Dakota and back, sort of a lap of America. I enjoy driving. It provides time for reflection, and it reminds me of the beauty and uniqueness of America. ... Read More

Daniel Defense Announces Financing Plan to Goose Rifle Sales

Wed, 07/16/2014 - 17:00

It’s no secret that the modern sporting rifle market has come back down to earth following the post-Newtown panic. Anyone who’s visited their local gun store knows that inventory is plentiful and prices are back down to their previous levels. ... Read More

Michael Moore to Rolling Stone: Stop Being Irresponsible on Gun Rights

Wed, 07/16/2014 - 16:00

To the editorial staff of the Rolling Stone: As a young child growing up in Rolla, Missouri, life was relaxed and everything you would expect out of a “Leave it to Beaver” type town….that is until my dad had to ... Read More

Barracuda Door Barricade Designed to Thwart Active Shooters

Wed, 07/16/2014 - 15:00

While a good guy with a gun remains the best way to stop a bad guy with a gun, local laws and policies don’t always allow for said good guys to be armed in certain locations. These places are commonly ... Read More

Detroit Police Chief Credits Armed Citizens for Reduced Crime Rate

Wed, 07/16/2014 - 14:00

“Detroit has experienced 37 percent fewer robberies in 2014 than during the same period last year, 22 percent fewer break-ins of businesses and homes, and 30 percent fewer carjackings. (Police Chief James) Craig attributed the drop to better police work ... Read More