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Passively Constructed Negligent Discharge Story of the Day: Wal-Mart Edition
You don’t read a single passively constructed negligent discharge story for months and then BLAM! (So to speak.) They appear daily. Today’s example hails from azfamily.com. “Police said a man accidentally shot himself in the leg while at a Wal-Mart ... Read More
Irresponsible Gun Owner of the Day: Tim Hall
Deuces writes: Rabid fox attacks are not uncommon. Caught On Tape: Wild Fox Attacks Man, Fox bites elementary school children and 3 Treated After Fox Attack In Kennesaw, for example. Tim Hall was the latest victim of the game of foxes (and I don’t ... Read More
P320 Entry: Don’t Compromise Yourself
By M. Carswell It was an awkward moment to say the least. The deliverymen who just hauled our new freezer into our mudroom noticed several BB guns standing in the corner. They were mostly hidden and all but forgotten, until ... Read More
U.S. Forest Service Bans Exploding Targets
“The U.S. Forest Service has banned exploding targets in northern Idaho, Montana, North Dakota and portions of South Dakota because of wildfire and public safety concerns,” the AP reports. “Northern Region Forester Faye Krueger announced Tuesday the regional closure that ... Read More
Gohmert Withdraws Open Carry on Military Base Amendment
Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Texas) proposed an amendment to the 2015 national defense authorization allowing military personnel who’d passed state-certified gun safety courses, a background check and a psychological evaluation to openly carry firearms on bases. Last night, he pulled the plug on the proposal. “My ... Read More
P320 Entry: If At First You Don’t Succeed…
By Tom Daly I am 21 and recently obtained my pistol permit. The reason for this short story is because, well, sometimes you make a decision in the moment that you ultimately might regret. The reason for the regret is ... Read More
It Should Have Been a Defensive Gun Use: Naked Man Diving Through Dallas Woman’s Sunroof Edition
“Dallas police are investigating a shocking attack by a naked man who dove through a car’s open sunroof before assaulting the female driver,” wfaa.com reports. “‘A naked man jumped in,’ she told us, asking us to protect her identity. ‘He ... Read More
P320 Contest Update: Y’all Just Doubled Your Chances
The fine folks at SIG SAUER read TTAG. Well, at least they read the articles we publish relating to their products, and they’ve been following the TTAG P320 content contest very closely. So far they appear to be very impressed ... Read More
Is That A Rifle in Your Pants or Are You Just Glad to See Me?
“I would have never guessed that someone would be that bold and that stupid,” Jimmy Johnson of Sling Point Firearms told lex18.com re: the thief who stuffed a $900 rifle down his pants. Well, now you know. Now we all know.
Gun Sales Slump. No Fear?
“We had anticipated this category [hunting] to be below last year as did others in the space but we underestimated the decline,” Dick’s Sporting Goods COO Joe Schmidt told investors. “We all knew the significant increase in sales during the past couple ... Read More
Quote of the Day: Say it Loud, Say it Clear Edition
“I would be willing to work to repeal [New Jersey's smart gun] law if, in fact, the NRA and the gun owners of America would make a public declaration that they will not stand in the way of the research, ... Read More
Daily Digest: Bubble Silencer Edition
80% Arms, who as their name would suggest, make their money selling 80% lowers and milling jigs, has announced a new product that they’re sure will make a splash (if you throw it in a lake). Their new 0% billet ... Read More
Inside the Twisted Mind of a Gun Control Advocate: Chez Panzienza Edition
People who carry a gun are different from people who don’t carry a gun. They’re prepared to defend their life, the lives of their loved ones or innocent life with lethal force. Make that better prepared. I reckon most people will fight for their ... Read More
This Is What Happens to A Disarmed Populace: Irish Carjacking Edition
A TTAG reader from the Emerald Isle writes: Here are four news article from Ireland about a recent spate of carjackings: Two elderly German tourists suffer carjacking ordeal; Boy (15) in court in relation carjacking of taxi driver; Man charged in connection to pregnant ... Read More
P320 Entry: The Armed Citizen’s Creed
By Chris I have often thought that Armed Citizens represent a special class of individuals within our society. We are people who have taken it upon ourselves to be responsible for our own safety, our own livelihood, and often for ... Read More
The 2nd Amendment is Your Gun Permit? I Think Not!
Written by Scott Landreth. Republished with permission from blog.tenthamendmentcenter.com: “I have a constitutional right to keep and bear arms!” “The 2nd amendment is my gun permit!” “State gun laws violate the 2nd amendment!” Most of the people who utter these words ... Read More
TTAG Reader: North Dakota State University Weapons Policy is Offensive
A reader writes re: Fencing Team Banned From North Dakota State University Because Of ‘Weapons Policy [via foxnews.com]: I’m an atypical gun enthusiast, but feel at home and welcome in the world you’ve created to discuss broader gun rights and personal ... Read More
Mother Jones, Moms Demand Action Caught in Anti-Gun Lie. Again.
A few days ago, Mother Jones ran an article detailing the atrocious behavior of “gun bullies” who reportedly spat on a woman in a wheelchair after seeing her on TV speaking in favor of gun control. It was the perfect ... Read More
ShootingTheBull410 on SIG’s New .380 and 9mm Ammo
SIG SAUER has introduced their own line of ammunition, accompanied by some substantial promises in a marketing video. Maybe I geek out a bit too much on stuff like this, but — when a big-name company like SIG introduces a brand ... Read More
Shooting Illustrated, The Remington R51, and the Erosion of Journalistic Integrity
“It’s hard to classify the Remington R51 as anything other than the best new compact 9 mm handgun on the market.” That’s the official word from Richard Mann, reviewing the R51 in Shooting Illustrated magazine’s June edition. The seven-page review ... Read More