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WHY I CARRY: Retail Worker Shot & Killed by Ex-Boyfriend on Black Friday After Being Denied Restraining Order

Tue, 12/02/2014 - 01:05
Here is another one of our “Why I Carry” stories. These stories, unlike our defensive gun use stories, take a look at situations that may have turned out very differently if the victim(s) had been armed. These stories are the “other side of the coin” so to speak and serve as an important reminder as […]

[Video] Kansas Minister Who Shot Intruder in the Head – “It was just a duty to protect my family”

Tue, 12/02/2014 - 01:04
A husband, father, and minister in Kansas who opened fire on a late night intruder told a local news agency, “It was just a duty to protect my family.” According to KWCH: The Sheriff’s Department says Dudley [the homeowner] reported shooting and chasing a man who was trying to break into his house. Investigators are […]

WHY I CARRY: Man is Beaten to Death by Teenagers With Hammers in St. Louis

Mon, 12/01/2014 - 03:45
Here is another one of our “Why I Carry” stories. These stories, unlike our defensive gun use stories, take a look at situations that may have turned out very differently if the victim(s) had been armed. These stories are the “other side of the coin” so to speak and serve as an important reminder as […]

[Video] Superhuman Guy Gets Tasered Multiple Times and Keeps Fighting With Two Cops

Mon, 12/01/2014 - 02:10
This superhuman (OK, OK, probably high) guy seems to get Tasered multiple times in this cell phone video. The shock seems to have little to no effect on the man, who continues to fight with two police officers for several minutes.

[Video] Trijicon ACOG What’s the Big Deal?

Sun, 11/30/2014 - 09:24
The Trijicon ACOG – it’s a military favorite and has a cult following in the civilian world as well. With a minimum price tag of $1100+ it’s out of the price range for many people, but those that own them, swear by them. Just what is the big deal with the Trijicon ACOG? Popular Youtuber […]

Top Cyber Monday Deals, Some Already Available

Sun, 11/30/2014 - 08:15
A lot of deals in the gun world were to be had on Black Friday of this year. However, if you didn’t score a deal, don’t fret. Cyber Monday makes it even easier to grab some great deals without even leaving your home. Here are some of the best deals we’ve ran across for Cyber […]

Three+ Guns Per Second Sold on Black Friday

Sat, 11/29/2014 - 15:19
Based on preliminary numbers, it appears that Black Friday gun sales were extremely brisk. At one point, the NICS system was processing three background checks per second for gun sales. This of course doesn’t take into account guns sold online (the buyer does the background check when they pick the gun up at a local […]

Magpul Finalizes Move Out of Colorado Due to Gun Control Laws

Sat, 11/29/2014 - 13:01
Magpul is finalizing their move out of Colorado following the state’s passage of a universal background check law as well as a magazine capacity limit law in 2013. The company first announced their plans to move well before the legislation was passed and began making good on their promise shortly after it was. In an […]

RECALL: Remington Issues Recall Due to Possible Slamfires on Shotgun

Sat, 11/29/2014 - 11:56
Remington has issued a safety warning and recall notice on one of their shotgun models. The recall seems to be fairly specific, only affecting Remington 887 shotguns which were manufactured from December 1, 2013 to November 24, 2014. Here are all of the details from the Remington website: DESCRIPTION OF THE HAZARD: Remington has determined […]

Several Great Black Friday Deals That You Can Still Cash In On RIGHT NOW

Fri, 11/28/2014 - 18:11
Important Note: We are not selling any products on this website. We are not affiliated with any of these companies or the products being sold. We are just providing this listing to help out our readers. The talk of the gun industry right now is Black Friday. This year saw some of the best deals […]

[VIDEO] SANTA’S LITTLE HELPERS: ‘Operators’ Called to Take Out the Grinch

Fri, 11/28/2014 - 18:03
Matt Best and the crew from Article 15 clothing are back at it in time for the holidays. This time, the crew was interrupted from a flight on their private jet to help Santa take out the Grinch. About time, if you ask me. That Grinch guy is a schmuck.

[Video] Washington Mother Shoots Home Invader to Defend Four Young Children

Fri, 11/28/2014 - 17:01
A mother in Edmonds, Washington was up very early on Thanksgiving morning, but it wasn’t to start the turkey. The woman was fighting for her life and the lives of four young children in the home after a home invader forced his way into the residence. According to local media outlet KIROTV: After pounding at […]

BREAKING: Insane Bud’s Black Friday Deals Confirmed – $99 CZ-75 Clones!

Wed, 11/26/2014 - 19:19
Earlier this week we posted a leaked promotional flyer from Bud’s which seemed to show some pretty insane prices. Well, we’ve just gotten word from our friends over at Slick Guns that the leaked deals are true! Go check out the complete Black Friday listing at Slick Guns for more details on how you can […]

Marines Step it Up – Training Blindfolded on M4′s

Wed, 11/26/2014 - 10:46
Every marine is a rifleman and the Marines of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit prove that with their latest training regiment. The Marines have been training in weapons manipulations blindfolded. According the Marine Times: Marines conducting predeployment training at Camp Pendleton, California, took sight out of the equation when clearing weapons malfunctions in late October. […]

Everytown For Gun Safety Urges Members to Push Gun Control at Their Family Thanksgiving Dinner

Tue, 11/25/2014 - 23:14
The holidays mean so many things to so many people. A chance to catch up with family you don’t see very often. An opportunity to give thanks. A chance to enjoy some great food with those you care about the most. A perfect opportunity to fill your family’s head with anti-gun propaganda. Wait. What the […]

Homeowner Shoots Home Invader Armed With a Knife to Protect His Brother and Elderly Mother

Tue, 11/25/2014 - 22:59
Barry and Terah Frost live with their 86 year old mother in Orange County, Indiana. When the pair heard a commotion in their home around 1am, they immediately moved their mother to one of their bedrooms for protection. When the men went to investigate the noise they found their front door had been forced open. […]

UPDATE: Firearms Industry Black Friday Deals List ROUND 2

Tue, 11/25/2014 - 18:42
Here’s an updated list of all of the Black Friday deals you can expect to find this week (some are actually going on right now). Slick Guns has an extremely thorough and very up to date list of all of the deals you can expect to find, so check them out. AR15 Black Friday Sale […]

[Video] Tennessee Pawn Shop Owner Wants to Ship Guns to Ferguson to Arm Citizens

Tue, 11/25/2014 - 13:07
A pawn shop owner in Tennessee is taking a special interest in the situation that is ongoing in Ferguson, Missouri. Harvey Whitehead says he wants to send firearms to the area to make sure that law abiding citizens are able to arm themselves. According to WATE: “Clearly there’s some unrest there, and when I saw […]

[Video] Scorpion EVO 9mm Pistol – Best SMG Style Gun in the US?

Tue, 11/25/2014 - 11:29
While 9mm SMG style (notice I said “style”, of course these aren’t the real deal) pistols and rifles abound in the US, it seems like we never get the cooler models, which are usually barred from importation. The ones that we do get end up being overly expensive for the performance they provide. Enter the […]

Video From Ferguson Shows Protestors Leaving Business Alone Where Owner Was Open Carrying

Tue, 11/25/2014 - 10:45
It appears at least one shop owner in Ferguson, Missouri decided he wasn’t just going to leave his store for the violent crowds last night. In a recorded video from VICE News, a man can be seen walking around inside of a shop wearing a clearly visible, holstered handgun. Even as other businesses are set […]

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