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[Video] Gun Industry Insider Gives Us the Real Story on .22LR Availability During Interview

Fri, 10/03/2014 - 02:19
The ammo shortage that we saw in 2013 has largely subsided. You can get nearly any kind of ammo you want at local stores and/or online with one glaring exception. While the situation is getting better, .22LR remains a fairly elusive round. We have moved away from the ridiculous prices we saw in 2013 of […]

The First Images of Bradley Cooper as Chris Kyle in “American Sniper”

Thu, 10/02/2014 - 16:17
I don’t know what Bradley Cooper’s stance on the military, guns or any other political issues are, but if he pulls off American Sniper in the way it looks like he wants to pull it off, I’ll have some respect for the guy. If you haven’t heard, Cooper is producing and starring in American Sniper, […]

Defense Distributed Unveils “Ghost Gunner,” a Machine to Make Metal AR-15 Receivers in Your Home

Thu, 10/02/2014 - 14:16
As many people know, 80% lower receivers are all the rage right now. Basically, under federal law (check your state and local laws as well, consult with your attorney for legal advice), you can legally manufacture a firearm for your own personal use as long as you don’t transfer that firearm to another person. An […]

Anti-Gunner Mark Kelly Acknowledges Gun Control Won’t Stop Gun Violence

Thu, 10/02/2014 - 13:27
Husband to former congresswoman Gabby Giffords, Mark Kelly, acknowledged in a new interview with Jake Tapper’s CNN that gun control laws will not stop all mass shootings or school shootings (shown in video above). Jake Tapper: “When you hear about ‘school shootings’ or other ‘mass shootings’ in public, what law can actually stop them?” Mark […]

NJ Gun Owner Shoots Down Drone Using Shotgun and Is Promptly Arrested

Thu, 10/02/2014 - 02:44
Many gun owners joke about shooting down drones be they belonging to the government or other entities. It looks like one NJ gun owner actually followed through with that threat when his neighbor’s drone was taking photos of his home.

We Like Shooting Podcast Episode 059 – Nobody knows what the Savage grows

Thu, 10/02/2014 - 02:42
The following summary written by a man who’s head is shaped like a football, Aaron Krieger of WeLikeShooting.com. 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 bring it home as our guest is the panel itself, […]

[Video] Homeowner Opens Fire on School Skipping Teenagers Who Broke Into His Home

Thu, 10/02/2014 - 02:40
A couple of Kansas City, Missouri teenagers thought that it would be a good idea to skip school and break into a nearby home. They quickly realized their decision was the wrong one. According to a local media report, The shooting happened about 10 a.m. Investigators say a man got a notification from his alarm […]

Aimpoint Launches New T-2 Micro Red Dot Sight

Wed, 10/01/2014 - 14:22
Chantilly, VA – October 1, 2014 – Aimpoint, the originator and world leader in electronic red dot sighting technology, has announced the addition of the new Micro T-2 sight to the company’s professional product line. The Micro T-2 will be available for shipment in mid-October 2014, and will be offered alongside the company’s existing Micro […]

We Like Shooting Podcast Episode 058 – Bro, do you even AK?

Wed, 10/01/2014 - 14:20
The following summary written by Aaron Krieger who is smarter than a rock and a writer for WeLikeShooting.com. The We Like Shooting show is a hilarious panel discussion about safety, guns, gear and gadgets and the issues that affect responsible shooters everywhere. We were fortunate enough to have two guests this week, Sven is a […]

[Video] Sheriff Praises Pharmacy Employee For Shooting Armed Robbery Suspect

Wed, 10/01/2014 - 12:10
An armed employee at Family Pharmacy in Taney County, Missouri didn’t waste any time when an armed robber burst into the business, waving a gun around and demanding pills. The armed employee drew his own gun and opened fire on the suspect, striking him once. After being shot, the suspect was much less inclined to […]

Piers Morgan Has a New Job

Wed, 10/01/2014 - 11:54
Everyone’s favorite foreign anti-gunner was officially released by CNN several weeks ago and now it looks like the British version of Michael Bloomberg has a new job. Fortunately, he won’t be clogging up your television airwaves (for the moment anyway). Unfortunately, he is planning on staying in the United States. Morgan will be an Editor […]

California: Three More Anti-Gun Bills Signed into Law Yesterday and One Anti-Gun Bill Vetoed

Wed, 10/01/2014 - 11:42
You’ve already heard about California Governor Jerry Brown signing the gun bill into law which will allow family members to have guns confiscated from other family members, but are you aware of the other gun bills that were acted on yesterday? The following is a press release from the NRA-ILA: On the final day of […]

[Video] Detroit Father of Four Shoots and Kills Intruder Who Was Choking His Dog

Wed, 10/01/2014 - 00:14
An immigrant father of four in Detroit, Michigan used deadly force to defend himself, his home and his family early on Monday morning. According to local media reports, the father woke up to find an intruder in his backyard choking and attacking his dog. When the suspect noticed the father, he approached the home. That’s […]

BREAKING: California Gov. Jerry Brown Signs Bill To Allow Family Members to Have Guns Confiscated

Tue, 09/30/2014 - 15:53
California Governor Jerry Brown has just signed a bill that will allow family members to have guns confiscated from people they consider to be a danger to themselves or others. According to the Associated Press, Law enforcement authorities in Connecticut, Indiana and Texas can seek a judge’s order allowing them to seize guns from people […]

[Video] WHY I CARRY: Mother of Three Murdered After Being Lured to Home With Promise of Baby Clothes

Tue, 09/30/2014 - 00:46
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] Woman’s Boyfriend Shoots and Kills Her Estranged Husband When He Breaks In Carrying a Gun

Tue, 09/30/2014 - 00:36
A Pittsburgh, PA woman’s current boyfriend shot and killed her estranged husband when he broke into the woman’s home this week. According to local media reports, According to police, the woman told 911 dispatchers that she believed her estranged husband had gotten into her home through a first-floor window. Police say that’s when the woman’s […]

Version 2 Guns Save Lives T-Shirts Now Available

Mon, 09/29/2014 - 14:14
Our newest GUNS SAVE LIVES shirts are now available. We listened to your feedback from our previous shirts and this time we did a small logo of the front with GUNS SAVE LIVES on the back. We also went with two printed colors and we’re offering multiple colors of the shirt. We also have women’s […]

WHY I CARRY: Man Released After Murdering Pregnant Woman Executes Another Pregnant Woman

Mon, 09/29/2014 - 11:28
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] “I Had to Defend My Home and My Child” – FL Woman Holds Intruder at Gunpoint

Mon, 09/29/2014 - 08:37
Lizette Rosario didn’t waste any time when she realized that someone was attempting to break into her Orange City, Florida home late last week. The mother of one grabbed a 9mm pistol and confronted a suspect at her back door. From WKMG, “I woke up frantic. The first thing I thought of was to grab […]

Federal Court Ruling Opens Door To Gun Rights Restoration For Certain Misdemeanors

Mon, 09/29/2014 - 00:24
The following is a press release from the Second Amendment Foundation. BELLEVUE, WA — The Second Amendment Foundation has quietly won a significant federal court victory in a Pennsylvania case in which the judge has ruled that a man convicted of a serious misdemeanor crime several years ago, but who has demonstrated that he “would […]

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