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Catawba County, NC Homeowner Shoots and Kills Intruder

Mon, 02/23/2015 - 23:13
A Catawba County homeowner used a shotgun to defend his home against two intruders.  Shooting and killing one, while the second is still outstanding.  The homeowner initially heard them break in and grabbed his shotgun and called the police.  When the intruders kicked in a hall door and came towards the homeowner and his wife, the […]

Beretta Announces First Full-Size Striker Fired Pistol

Mon, 02/23/2015 - 13:17
Beretta has announced their first full-size, striker fired pistol. Here is the press release from Beretta: The introduction of the APX model completes the company’s full size pistol portfolio and positions Beretta as the world’s premier small arms manufacturer. Beretta has manufactured semi-automatic pistols since 1915 and is now one of the very few manufacturers […]

Here’s How You Can Help Stop the Proposed 5.56 M855 Ammo Ban

Mon, 02/23/2015 - 12:22
As I’m sure you’re aware by now, earlier this month the ATF released their proposed plan to ban the sale and manufacture of M855 (aka “green tip” aka “penetrator”) 5.56 ammo. This round is arguably the second most popular round for the AR-15 rifle on the market, behind M193 55gr. This would represent one of […]

[VIDEO] Son Buys His Widowed Mother a Gun – Just 1 Week Later, She Needed It

Fri, 02/20/2015 - 02:29
COLUMBUS, OHIO – Just a week after her son bought his widowed mother a firearm as a gift, she ended up needing it. According to local media reports: Columbus Police at the scene tell 10TV a widow heard someone breaking in, grabbed her gun and shot the intruder. “She was armed and apparently fired multiple […]

Campus Carry Bill Passes Senate Committee in Florida

Thu, 02/19/2015 - 15:15
A campus carry bill in Florida has cleared its first hurdle and made it out of committee in the state senate. The bill would allow permit holders to carry firearms at any of the state’s universities (private schools could still ban the practice). According to local media reports: The guns-on-campus bill (SB 176) was approved […]

The GunBox, RFID and Biometric Gun Safe – Initial Impressions and Review

Thu, 02/19/2015 - 12:25
In late 2014 I received a GunBox for the purposes of review. Disclaimer, I did receive this product free of charge for the purpose of conducting a review, but as always that does not affect my opinion of a product. I have been using this product on a daily basis for about a month now. […]

[VIDEO] Concealed Carrying Pharmacist Shoots and Kills Armed Robber, Saves Customers and Staff

Thu, 02/19/2015 - 09:44
A concealed carrying pharmacist in West Virginia took control of a dangerous situation that resulted when an armed robber pulled out a gun with several staff members and customers in the immediate vicinity. According to WCHSTV: The robbery occurred about 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at the Good Pharmacy on North Pinch Road, according to a news […]

Female Homeowner Shoots and Kills 1 of 4 Home Invaders, Suspects Charged With Murder

Wed, 02/18/2015 - 02:54
One home invader is dead and his three accomplices are being charged with his murder after a homeowner in Alabama defended herself against the group. According to local media reports: [Police] said the foursome went to the home of the victim, located in the 100 block of Plainview Drive, earlier in the day on Monday […]

Utah House Passes Bill That Would Bring Back Firing Squads For Executions

Wed, 02/18/2015 - 02:39
With the current issues states seem to be having acquiring the proper drugs for lethal injection based executions we’ve seen several bills introduced over the last couple of years to bring back the firing squad as a form of capital punishment. However, until now those bills haven’t really moved too much. Last week, the Utah […]

[VIDEO] Peshmerga Soldier Uses H&K G36 to Shoot, Detonate IED

Wed, 02/18/2015 - 02:38
How do Peshmerga soldiers handle a booby-trapped vehicle? Do they wait for an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team? Nope, they just detonate the device with their rifles. After coming across a vehicle loaded with almost 50 kilos of explosives and a simple detonator comprising of a stone holding down the gas pedal, the Kurdish fighters […]

BREAKING: Marine Corps Approves Glock 19 For Limited Use

Tue, 02/17/2015 - 14:50
Wow, it looks like the United States Marine Corps is full of progressive firearms ideas today. Earlier we reported that the USMC was looking into adding some features commonly found on civilian, competition AR-15 rifles to the M16/M4 platform. Now, a report has been released stating that the USMC has approved the Glock 19 for […]

Anti-Gun Civil Rights Attorney Arrested at Airport For Gun/Ammo in His Luggage

Tue, 02/17/2015 - 14:31
Let’s see, what is that word I’m looking for? Oh yeah, hypocrite! An anti-gun attorney in Cleveland, David Malik, has been arrested for, guess what, carrying a gun and ammo through airport security. According to Cleveland.com: “I participated in a target shooting class recently with a certified CCW instructor and I simply forgot to remove […]

Marine Corps Will Study Competition AR-15 Market For Improvements to M16/M4 Platform

Tue, 02/17/2015 - 11:59
It’s no secret that advancements in the civilian gun market move much faster than advancements in the military market. However, it’s looking like the USMC is looking to the civilian gun world to look for possible ways to improve the M16 line of rifles they currently use. According to The Marine Corps Times: Most eagerly […]

[VIDEO] 72 Year Old Facing 10 Years in Prison After Being Arrested in NJ With Antique Flintlock Pistol

Mon, 02/16/2015 - 12:56
If you ever had any doubt that New Jersey was one of the worst state’s in the country for gun rights then this story should open your eyes. Gordon VanGilder is facing 10 years in prison after he was arrested for having a 300 year old, antique flintlock pistol in his car in the Garden […]

NH State Senate Votes in Favor of Constitutional Carry Bill

Mon, 02/16/2015 - 11:20
New Hampshire is the latest state this year to advance legislation which would bring about constitutional carry. According to local media reports: The state Senate has passed a bill to repeal the license requirement for carrying a concealed handgun. The passage, on a party-line vote Thursday, came after a debate on public safety, constitutional rights […]

Prices for M855 Ammo Sky Rocket After ATF Proposes Ban on Round

Sun, 02/15/2015 - 16:56
As I’m sure you’re aware by now, the ATF is proposing reclassifying M855 5.56 ammo (aka green tip, aka Penetrator) as a non-sporting, armor piercing round. This would make the ammo unavailable for purchase if this change is put into place. Less than 48 hours after this news, online prices are up to around $0.50/round […]

Report A Felon Or Kid With a Gun, Collect $250?

Sat, 02/14/2015 - 22:04
Crime Stoppers of Oregon has launched a new campaign to help stop felons and juveniles with firearms.  According to Crime Stoppers of Oregon persons under 18 are not allowed to possess firearms (generally).  There is plenty of times that I can think of that a child is able to be in possession of a firearms […]

BREAKING: ATF Proposes Ban on AR-15 Ammo

Sat, 02/14/2015 - 01:01
The following comes via the NRA-ILA. In a move clearly intended by the Obama Administration to suppress the acquisition, ownership and use of AR-15s and other .223 caliber general purpose rifles, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives unexpectedly announced today that it intends to ban commonplace M855 ball ammunition as “armor piercing ammunition.” […]

Bond Gets New Gun For New Film – Heckler & Koch VP9

Fri, 02/13/2015 - 10:55
A new image has been released from the upcoming Bond movie, “Spectre”. It looks like Bond will be carrying an issued Heckler & Koch firearm. The company’s latest firearm offering, the VP9, was released last year (product placement much?) to mostly positive reviews.

Federal Concealed Carry Reciprocity Bill Introduced in Senate, Gun Rights Organizations Offer Support

Fri, 02/13/2015 - 10:24
Texas Senator John Cornyn is introducing a bill in the US Senate that would allow for national concealed carry reciprocity. Cornyn’s bill takes a fairly ‘soft shoe’ approach on the issue of reciprocity. It does not establish any federal guidelines or a permitting system. It does not change the carry laws that are in place […]

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