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SHOT Show Media Day: No “Wow” Factor in 2015
I have to say that in years past that media day at the range has been a much better event in terms of the products being showcased, and the innovation that you see throughout the industry. I do know that there is an overall slowdown in gun sales from the buying frenzy that we had […]
New From Oakley SI: Tombstone
Last year Oakley released their Prizm lens, which is a lens designed to help shooters differentiate colors that are meaningful on the range. This year they have redesigned the glasses around the Prism system called Tombstone. The system features a new design in changeable lenses and does so in a way that minimizes getting finger […]
BREAKING: 1/16/15 – ATF Issues Open Letter Declaring the Shouldering of Sig Brace Illegal
Well. Here we go. The following open letter was posted to the ATF’s website today: OPEN LETTER ON THE REDESIGN OF “STABILIZING BRACES” The Firearms and Ammunition Technology Division (FATD), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has received inquiries from the public concerning the proper use of devices recently marketed as “stabilizing braces.” […]
Liberty Ammunition Wins $15 Million in Lawsuit Against US Government for Patent Infringement
It’s rare to sue a federal agency and win statistically speaking. It’s even rarer to win a multi-million dollar settlement from said lawsuit. However, that’s exactly what Liberty ammunition has done. The ammo maker, which specialized in lead free ammo, sued the Department of Defense for patent infringement in 2011 and just got a massive […]
Armed Woman in PA Detains Two Thieves at Gunpoint For Police, Police Praise Her
Fearless, armed women are certainly making a statement so far in 2015. Case in point, when an armed Pennsylvania woman found two men breaking into a car in her driveway she quickly took action. According to local media reports: Ephrata police already had been alerted by a 911 caller that two men were entering cars […]
Papa John’s Delivery Driver Shoots Would Be Robber
In a very rare instance, the company that employed the driver is actually standing by the employee. Despite a company policy against using firearms, the driver is keeping her job and has been reassigned to work in the store while she recovers from the incident. I applaud Papa Johns for doing the right things, hopefully […]
[Video] 132 Year Old Winchester Model 1873 Found Propped Against a Tree in National Park
A rifle likely rich in history, but not monetary value, was found by the National Park Service in the Great Basin National Park in Nevada propped up against a tree. Here is part of the write up from the Winchester website on the interesting find: According to Nichole Andler, Chief of Interpretation at Great Basin […]
BREAKING: Michigan Governor Vetoes “Shall Issue” Gun Bill After Criticism From Women’s Groups
A bill that would have Michigan a true “Shall Issue” carry permit state has been vetoed by Governor Rick Snyder (R) after pushback from women’s groups. They were afraid to would lead to domestic abusers obtaining carry permits. According to the Detroit Free Press: Snyder’s veto of Senate Bill 789 was one of several significant […]
[VIDEO] BREAKING: Magpul Unveils All Polymer Glock Magazine
Just days after announcing their new drum magazine ahead of the 2015 SHOT Show Magpul has unveiled a brand new Magpul Glock magazine. The magazine appears to be all polymer, in typical Magpul fashion. This should make it lighter than the stock Glock mags (although the exact specs aren’t yet available). Magpul is already known […]
Houston Customer Stops Robbery Suspect
Looks like another good guy with a guns has stopped a bad guy with a gun at a restaurant in Houston, TX. Check out the local coverage: HOUSTON, Texas — A customer is being called a hero after pulling a gun on two armed robbery suspects at a Houston restaurant. It happened just after 8 […]
[Video] Taco Bell Customer Shoots and Kills Armed Robber in Parking Lot
A Taco Bell customer used a concealed handgun to stop an armed robber yesterday afternoon. According to the Naples News/AP: Deputies say 37-year-old Ronald Farmer was standing beside his car when an armed man approached him wearing a ski mask and sunglasses. The man told Farmer he was robbing him and ordered him to drop […]
New Pennsylvania Law Gives State Preemption Teeth
State firearms preemption can be a wonderful thing. As someone who has fought hard locally for gun rights, I have used state preemption several times to get local government to change their tune and repeal laws. The one problem that many individuals face though is that even though a local government may be breaking the law, […]
Infamous Cop Killer to be Executed Tonight [VIDEO]
Cop killer Andrew Howard Brannan, made infamous by dashcam footage of the murder of Deputy Kyle Dinkheller, has been denied clemency and will be executed at 7p.m. ET tonight. Brannan’s defense team had claimed the Vietnam veteran suffered from PTSD in an attempt to save him from execution.
Police Officer Suing Gun Store After Shooting Off His Own Finger [VIDEO]
A former Kentucky police officer is suing a local gun store after he shot his finger off inside the store in a case of bad gun handling vs. horrible gun handling – plus a complete lack of personal responsibility. According to a civil lawsuit, former Glasgow police officer Darrell Smith went to Barren Outdoors and […]
[Video] Chris Costa Responds to Airsoft Modeling Incident (aka “Costagate”)
I’m sure you’ve probably seen the above video somewhere on the Internet by now. It shows firearms instructor Chris Costa doing an Airsoft photo-op over in Japan. Of course, the firearms community immediately jumped all over it with ridicule and mockery. Personally, I’ve never taken one of Costa’s classes and don’t really have an opinion […]
[VIDEO] Game Changer? Magpul Unveils New 60 Round Drug Magazine – The D60
Did Magpul just change the magazine game again? It certainly looks like it. In a video released today, Magpul unveiled their new D60 drum magazine. As its name implies, the drum features 60 rounds of fun. In addition to increased capacity, the drum has some pretty cool features. It seems to break down easily for […]
Woman Delivering Pizza Critically Shoots Armed Robber
A woman delivering pizza in Dekalb County, GA used a firearm to defend herself from a pair of armed robbers last night. According to local media reports: Around 8 p.m., a 27-year-old female pizza delivery driver was delivering a pizza to a home in the 1800 block of Camilla Drive in DeKalb County. When she […]
Liam Neeson on Paris Terror Attacks: “There are too many f***ing guns … in America”
Action star Liam Neeson, who can regularly be seen on the big screen wielding a variety of weapons used the Paris terror attacks last week as a platform to speak out against, what else? Gun control in the United States. According to Gulf News: “First off, my thoughts and prayers and my heart are with […]
[Video] Security Cam Footage Shows Gunfight Between Store Owner and Armed Robber in Cleveland
Cleveland, Ohio – The owner of a deli used a firearm to defend himself from an armed robber last week. Security footage from the incident was just released to the public over the weekend and shows the harrowing situation. A man in a hoodie enters the store and produces a handgun. The clerk crouches down […]
Company to Sell Fake, Decoy Guns to People Who Want to Appear to Be Armed, but Not Own Firearms
It appears that a new company is set to begin selling fake guns/holsters to people who want to appear to be armed but don’t want to go through the actual hassle of owning and training with a firearm. Because we all know that you just strap a firearm to your body and all trouble will […]