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Couple Denied as Foster Parents Because They Legally Carry Guns

Fri, 03/06/2015 - 03:32
A couple in Nevada has been denied the opportunity to be foster parents because of the fact that they regularly carry firearms for self defense (legally of course). Brian and Valerie Wilson were denied as foster parents because of the fact that they carry firearms. The couple is now hoping that a new bill being […]

We Like Shooting 082 – Pol-lee-mer

Thu, 03/05/2015 - 13:12
The We Like Shooting show is a hilarious panel discussion about safety, guns, gear and gadgets and the issues that affect responsible shooters everywhere. Episode 82, Pol-lee-mer. – This week we’ll talk about homemade 12 gauge revolvers, target tracker, SDI, AR’s Unlimited, Leatherman raptor, the Manticore AK Alfa rail in keymod and more! Our Guest […]

FOR SCIENCE: Can Water Balloons Stop a .44 Magnum? [VIDEO]

Wed, 03/04/2015 - 12:57
That’s what Tim Shaw, the host of National Geographic’s None of the Above put to the test during a recent episode of the show. Joined by bystanders, Shaw asks how many water balloons a .44 Magnum round can penetrate. What’s your answer:

Ammo Vending Machine Put in Use in Pennsylvania

Wed, 03/04/2015 - 12:56
If you’ve ever been to a public shooting range you might have experienced long lines to check in, buy targets and buy ammo. Well one shooting range in Pennsylvania is taking a more efficient approach to selling the ammo. The Beaver Valley Rifle & Pistol Club has installed a vending machine for ammo at their […]

Hundreds of Congressman Sign Letter Opposing ATF 5.56 M855 Ammo Ban

Wed, 03/04/2015 - 11:35
The NRA has been busy acquiring hundreds of congressional signatures on a letter that will be sent to the ATF opposing the agencies proposed ban on the popular M855 5.56 round. The round is very popular with AR-15 owners due to its cost, availability and performance. According to the NRA-PVF: Fairfax, Va. – In an […]

Multiple States Advance “Constitutional Carry” aka Permitless Gun Carry Bills

Tue, 03/03/2015 - 01:46
The current state legislative sessions currently happening across the country have seen a wave of states supporting “constitutional carry”. Constitutional carry is the name that gun rights activists have given to bills that legalize both concealed and openly carried handguns in public.

[VIDEO] Female Clerk Takes Armed Robber’s Gun, Shoots Him and Then Beats Him

Tue, 03/03/2015 - 00:06
A clerk in Lexington, KY had to fight for her life and for her store during an armed robbery on Friday night. Two men, one of whom was armed with a handgun entered the Discount Tobacco Zone, came behind the counter and demanded cash. When one of the men sat his gun down to attempt […]

[VIDEO] 2 Mile Rifle Shot Using 375 CheyTac Rifle

Tue, 03/03/2015 - 00:02
A video has been released showing a 2 mile long shot being made with a custom 375 CheyTac rifle. Based on the info available, it looks like the rifle was specially setup for the purpose. Just the rail and turret had a combined elevation of 49.4 mil. Here is the video description: Hill Country Rifles […]

Congressman Introduces Bill That Would Strip the ATF’s Power to Regulate Ammo

Mon, 03/02/2015 - 23:39
As I’m sure you’re certainly aware by now, the ATF has proposed changes to the way they classify armor piercing ammunition which could end up banning the popular M855 5.56 round (aka “green tip” or “penetrator”). The ATF is currently accepting comments on the issue before making a decision. Congressional letters opposing the move have […]

Charges Against Elderly Man Who Was Arrested for Flintlock Pistol in NJ Have Been DROPPED

Fri, 02/27/2015 - 08:54
As you might remember, earlier this month we announced that an elderly New Jersey man, Gordon VanGilder, had been charged with illegal possession of a firearm for having an antique, flintlock pistol in his car. In a rare example of common sense, NJ prosecutors have dropped those charges. According to local media reports: Weapons charges […]

Georgia Gun Rights Group Tears Apart ATF’s Proposed M855 Ban With Their Comments

Thu, 02/26/2015 - 12:02
GeorgiaCarry.org, the premiere gun rights group in the Peach State, has officially filed comments with the ATF on their proposed M855 ammo ban. The group goes into the specifics of the M855 round and lays out, in plain English, why the ban does not fall within the limits of current law. Here are the comments […]

DID I DO THAT?: Top Negligent Discharge Videos

Thu, 02/26/2015 - 10:55
These videos and the people in them are living (thankfully) reminders to follow the four rules of firearms safety: 1.All guns are always loaded. 2.Never let the muzzle cover anything you are not willing to destroy. (For those who insist that this particular gun is unloaded, see Rule 1.) 3.Keep your finger off the trigger […]

Expanded Background Check Bill in Vermont Officially DEAD

Thu, 02/26/2015 - 10:53
It looks like Vermont’s proposed expanded background check bill is officially dead in committee. The Democratic chairman (surprise right?!) essentially declared that the bill will be dying in committee, never even making it to a floor vote in the state legislature. According to local media reports: Supporters of the bill faced strong headwinds, including the […]

Stop ATF’s M855 Ban: Urge Your Congressman to Sign Letter to ATF on Proposed Ammo Ban

Thu, 02/26/2015 - 10:48
The following story is via the NRA-ILA. As NRA has been reporting since the night the news broke, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE) is moving to infringe upon the rights of law-abiding gun owners with a drastic reinterpretation of a nearly 30-year-old law regulating so-called “armor piercing” ammunition. So draconian is […]

We Like Shooting 081 – Get a grip… stop!

Thu, 02/26/2015 - 10:40
The We Like Shooting show is a hilarious panel discussion about safety, guns, gear and gadgets and the issues that affect responsible shooters everywhere. This week we’ll talk about B5 Systems Gripstop, CZ-75-SP-01 Shadow Target II, Prepping, Jetboil, The last stand, Kustom Concealment and more! Our Guest this week Nate Murr, Inventor of the B5 […]

Hero Dog Survives Being Shot Twice After Defending His Owner During Home Invasion

Wed, 02/25/2015 - 11:54
The popular quote says “dogs are a man’s best friend”. It’s a rare breed of best friend that will take a bullet for you, however that’s exactly what Legend, a bull-mastiff mix from Tampa, Florida did last week. According to local media reports:

Popular Director Judd Apatow and Comedian Norm McDonald Hosted Anti-Gun Event

Wed, 02/25/2015 - 11:40
Mega director Judd Apatow and funny man Norm McDonald will apparently hosted an event last night that benefited the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, an anti-gun group. According to Deadline.com, Writer-director Judd Apatow is headlining a benefit tonight at Largo in Los Angeles for The Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence.

BREAKING: Emily Miller’s Washington DC Carry Permit is Approved

Wed, 02/25/2015 - 10:37
Fox 5′s Emily Miller who also authored “Emily Gets Her Gun” documenting the ridiculous process one must undergo to legally own a firearm in our nation’s capital has been approved for a Washington DC carry permit. Miller posted the following update to Twitter: DC POLICE CHIEF APPROVED MY GUN CARRY PERMIT !! Watch my report […]

A Solution to a Non-Existent Problem? Glock Add-On Increases First Trigger Pull Weight

Wed, 02/25/2015 - 01:09
I really don’t like knocking products without trying them so I’m not going to do that here. I’m going to let you guys decide if this product is a good idea or not. Sooo – disclaimer, I do own and carry Glocks and I have not tried this product yet. The product we’re talking about […]

We Like Shooting 079 – Live Fire!

Tue, 02/24/2015 - 21:33
The We Like Shooting show is a hilarious panel discussion about safety, guns, gear and gadgets and the issues that affect responsible shooters everywhere. Episode 79, Live Fire. – This week we’ll talk about RC Turret updates, Walther CCP, AICS, Aaron’s upper, Stark Pistol Grips and Saavy Sniper slings and Bipod shooting sticks. Our Guest […]

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