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U.S. Training Nigerian Counter-Terrorism Forces. Why?

Wed, 05/28/2014 - 09:00

It’s one thing to train highly-armed, mobile counter-terrorist teams in developed countries where the rule of law is firmly established. It’s quite another to train up soldiers in countries where democracy is either impossible or undesireable (to the natives). As ... Read More

Quote of the Day: Adam Weinstein Gets It Right – Until He Gets It Wrong Edition

Wed, 05/28/2014 - 08:00

“Conservatives led by lobbyists and luddites like Joe the Plumber have abandoned talk about the good and replaced it with talk about the right. The good can be negotiated as hard cases arise. The right is non-negotiable. It is immutable. ... Read More

Daily Digest: Tears Of Joy Edition

Tue, 05/27/2014 - 21:00

In the past I’ve covered the many, many (many) times that folks inadvertently take their guns into airports, and how the outcome of those mistakes can vary wildly depending on where they occur. Most recently, it was only the end ... Read More

TTAG Exclusive: Kirsten Joy Weiss: How To Survive Without Sights

Tue, 05/27/2014 - 20:00

Point shooting a rifle? Sure, why not? If you are so inclined – or in this case vertical – Ms. Weiss offers insight into the proper sighting process for the sightless. I mean, sighted shooters without sights. I’m not sure why ... Read More

Chicago to Consider New Gun Control Laws

Tue, 05/27/2014 - 19:00

The city of Chicago has been dragged kicking and screaming into compliance with the US Constitution over the last few years. First their unconstitutional gun control scheme was struck down, then they were forced to accept concealed carry. In response, Chicago ... Read More

P320 Entry: A Girl and Her Guns

Tue, 05/27/2014 - 18:00

By Wendy I was grocery shopping a couple months ago when I walked past the magazine rack. I stopped to see if there were any new magazines I might find interesting. I tossed a quilting magazine and a gun magazine ... Read More

Tuesday Gun Porn: Israeli Negev LMG

Tue, 05/27/2014 - 17:01

I know Robert has a thing for sleek and sexy Israelis. And while this isn’t technically a chick, it still is a sleek and sexy product of the holy land. I’ll have a full review of the Negev LMG in ... Read More

Hit or Miss? Chiappa Triple Threat Shotgun

Tue, 05/27/2014 - 16:30

TTAG will endeavor to secure a Chiappa Triple Threat shotgun for test and evaluation. Meanwhile, I’m a bit hesitant to laud the long gun’s arrival. I went pretty big on the Rhino back in the day – only to be disappointed ... Read More

P320 Entry: To Gun Control Advocates – Let’s Make a Deal

Tue, 05/27/2014 - 16:20

By Nathanael Dear Gun control advocates, politicians, and “I support the 2nd amendment, but” types, let’s talk about common-sense gun control and coming together for sensible reforms we can all support. Or, since our disparate ideas of what constitutes sensible ... Read More

Joe “The Plumber’s” Open Letter to the Parents of the Victims Murdered by Elliot Rodger

Tue, 05/27/2014 - 16:00

The following is Joe “the Plumber” Wurzelbacher’s open letter to the parents of the victims murdered by Elliot Rodger: I’m not talking here about the three tragic murders Rodger committed by stabbing before his driving and shooting spree; I speak ... Read More

BREAKING: Full Elliot Rodger YouTube Videos

Tue, 05/27/2014 - 14:11

I may have to take this video down – if YouTube catches up with our friends News2Share. But I don’t apologize for putting it up and I will keep it posted here as long as possible. Here’s why . . . As ... Read More

Video: 2014 SOFIC Special Operations Demonstration

Tue, 05/27/2014 - 13:00

Apparently SOFIC, the “Special Operations Forces Industry Conference” run by the NDIA, is a big deal. I had never experienced it before, but then again I’ve only been in this industry for a couple years. This year I twisted Robert’s ... Read More

Question of the Day: Should Prosecutors Punish Negligent Discharges?

Tue, 05/27/2014 - 12:00

We’ve had a spate of gun owners dropping guns that somehow manage to “go off.” Yesterday, we offered a fairly plausible – if entirely inexcusable – example: a dropped derringer that discharged delinquently. (Or, less passively, a negligent gun owner who dropped a ... Read More

Gun Review: Wilson Combat Recon Tactical AR-15 [P320 Entry]

Tue, 05/27/2014 - 11:00

By Nate Parker The name Wilson Combat exudes a certain pedigree, but a few years ago I wouldn’t have said that held true to their AR-15’s. Through a fortunate set of events I have had the privilege to shoot a ... Read More

New from Knight’s Armament: Lightweight Fixed-Silencer .308 Rifle

Tue, 05/27/2014 - 10:00

If there was a theme to SOFIC this year, it was that lighter is better. Lighter rifles, lighter silencers, lighter gear…lighter everything. Except marketing budgets and corporate waistlines, that is. Keeping in line with that theme, KAC has introduced a ... Read More