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Concealed Carrier Captures Suspect Who Stabbed Elderly Man Several Times at a Bus Stop

Thu, 07/17/2014 - 00:27
A concealed carrier in Florida is being described as a good Samaritan after he stepped in following a stabbing attack and captured the suspect at gunpoint. According to local media reports, Thomas Thorpe is accused of stabbing a 64-year-old man about 8:15 a.m. Wednesday at a bus stop near the intersection of South Orange Avenue […]

BREAKING: Obama Bans Import of Saiga Firearms With Executive Order

Wed, 07/16/2014 - 21:44
It seems that as part of their stricter sanctions against Russia over the situation in Ukraine, the Obama administration has banned the import of Saiga (Izhmash & Kalashnikov) firearms in the United States. From the Treasury website, The following entities have been added to OFAC’s SDN List: …KALASHNIKOV CONCERN (a.k.a. CONCERN KALASHNIKOV; a.k.a. IZHEVSKIY MASHINOSTROITEL’NYI […]

Two Men Who Mercilessly Beat Victim With a Bat Called Police Themselves When Victim Grabbed a Shotgun

Wed, 07/16/2014 - 15:57
Two homeless men found themselves calling police when their would be victim turned the tables on them. The pair of men, identified as Joseph E. Killingsworth, 27, and Johnny R. Moore, 25 decided to attack a local homeowner who they suspected reported them as trespassers. The men went to 23 year old man’s home and […]

BREAKING: House of Representatives Votes to Block Virtually ALL of Washington DC’s Gun Laws

Wed, 07/16/2014 - 15:03
The House of Representatives today voted in favor of Washington DC gun owners. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) today offered an amendment to the House Spending Bill today that would essentially defund all gun control efforts in the nation’s capital. The amendment reads as follows, None of the funds made available by this Act, including amounts […]

Nevada: Lawsuit Filed Against Universal Background Check Ballot Initiative

Wed, 07/16/2014 - 14:17
The following story is via the NRA-ILA. On Monday, a lawsuit was filed challenging the anti-gun ballot initiative filed with the Secretary of State. Your NRA-ILA previously reported on the filing of this ballot initiative here. This ballot initiative seeks to criminalize most private transfers and mandate background checks for nearly all gun transfers in […]

[Video] Armed Protestors (Kind Of) Gather in Michigan Town to Protest Housing of Illegal Aliens

Wed, 07/16/2014 - 13:06
Apparently, two people carrying modern sporting rifles is newsworthy in Michigan. The fact that 2 of 50 people at a protest against the housing of illegal aliens in Vassar, MI was important enough to put it in the second paragraph of the report on the protest. According to The Detroit News, About 50 demonstrators, two […]

Lakewood, New Jersey Police Department Selects IWI Tavor as Their New Service Rifle

Wed, 07/16/2014 - 12:54
The following is a press release from IWI USA. It seems that the Lakewood, NJ Police Department has selected the Tavor SAR as their new service rifle. Harrisburg, PA – IWI US, Inc. a subsidiary of Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) Ltd., is proud to announce the Township of Lakewood, NJ police department have contracted to […]

70 Year Old Texas Homeowner Shoots Home Invader 3 Times in the Leg

Wed, 07/16/2014 - 03:41
Most trainers will say to shoot to stop the threat, and that’s exactly what a 70 year old Texas homeowner did yesterday morning. However, I don’t think those trainers would say to shoot a suspect three times in the leg… but that’s exactly what a 70 year old Texas homeowner did yesterday morning. According to […]

Massachusetts Senate Introduces Its Own Version of Sweeping Gun Control Bill

Wed, 07/16/2014 - 03:25
The following story is via the NRA-ILA, Late yesterday, the Massachusetts Senate Ways and Means Committee introduced its own version of gun control legislation, Senate Bill 2265. This language is the replacement language for House Bill 4285, and will be considered on the Senate floor this Thursday, July 17. S.2265 is similar to H.4285 and […]

Remington Scrubs Almost All Mention of R51 Pistol From Their Website

Tue, 07/15/2014 - 20:28
The rollout of the Remington R51 handgun has been full of controversy. The firearm was mysteriously absent from SHOT Show’s Media Day at the Range this year, despite the fact that Remington brought along numerous R51′s to be handled on the showroom floor. Then, the reviews started rolling. Some experienced reviewers even had malfunctions that […]

TX Concealed Carrier Shoots and Kills Man in 4 Star Hotel Who Was “Looking for Someone to Kill”

Tue, 07/15/2014 - 15:08
A guest at the Grand Hyatt Hotel on the river walk in San Antonio, Texas had to use deadly force to defend himself and a woman when a mentally ill man threatened and then charged the pair. According to My San Antonio, Torres went to the sixth floor of the hotel at 1 p.m. and […]

[Video] Atlanta Homeowner Shoots Repeat Intruder in the Head

Tue, 07/15/2014 - 13:17
A homeowner in Atlanta, GA was burglarized several days ago. Following that incident, the homeowner became more vigilant. When the thief returned for a second time on Monday morning, the homeowner was ready. The suspected burglar was shot once in the head by the homeowner in the backyard of the home. According to WSBTV, Investigators […]

Kentucky: Comprehensive Pro-Gun Reform Legislation Takes Effect Today

Tue, 07/15/2014 - 12:32
The following story is via the NRA-ILA. House Bill 128, this legislative session’s comprehensive pro-gun reform package, goes into effect tomorrow, July 15. HB 128, signed into law by Governor Steve Beshear (D) on April 11, enacts the following reforms for gun owners and sportsmen in the Bluegrass State: – Allows retired peace officers with […]

YET ANOTHER Armed Robber Hits a Target Store Following No-Carry Request by Corporation

Tue, 07/15/2014 - 00:42
We have reports of YET ANOTHER armed suspect at a Target department store following the chain’s request that law abiding gun owners leave their firearms at home. According to The Oregonian, Marion County authorities are searching for a theft suspect who pointed a gun on Target security officers who confronted him Monday afternoon. The sheriff’s […]

Jack in the Box Robberies Continue Following Announcement Asking Customers to Leave Guns at Home

Tue, 07/15/2014 - 00:29
Jack in the Box restaurants across the country continue to be prime targets for armed robbers following the company’s request that law abiding citizens keep their legal firearms out of their stores. According to Hawaii News Now, Honolulu police are searching for a suspect who allegedly robbed a Jack in the Box and threatened employees […]

BREAKING: Missouri Governor Jay Nixon VETOES Bill That Would Allow Trained Teachers to Carry

Tue, 07/15/2014 - 00:21
Democratic Governor of Missouri, Jay Nixon, has vetoed a bill that would have allowed trained, licensed teachers to carry firearms on school property in order to protect themselves and students from threats. According to The Rolla Daily News, Nixon announced the veto with a written statement on the deadline day for him to take action […]

Raw Video: Carjacker/Kidnapper is Pulled Out of Car, Beaten, and Held for Police by Bystanders

Mon, 07/14/2014 - 15:46
This one isn’t directly gun related, but is a story involving the defense of others. One of the biggest complaints I have when I see numerous crime videos posted to Youtube is that the bystanders in the video rarely, if ever, do anything to help the victims. Finally, in this case we see some bystanders […]

[Video] Idiot Youtube Prankster in Mask, Carrying Fake Gun Has Real Gun Pulled on Him

Mon, 07/14/2014 - 14:07
This guy is super lucky to be alive based on what I’m seeing in the above video. In the video, a member of the ModelPrankstersTV Youtube channel harasses people late at night while wearing a “Scream” movie mask and while carrying a fake gun. Most of the victims of the prank run for their lives, […]

[Video] Champion Shooter Jerry Miculek Dual Wields AR-15 Pistols Gangster Style w/ 100% Hits!

Mon, 07/14/2014 - 13:26
Jerry Miculek, one of the fastest shooters in the world and a world record holder for several style of shooting, shows us how he cross-trains in a video released on his Youtube channel today, In the video Jerry dual wields 2 Sig Sauer M400 AR pistols equipped with the Sig Brace. While most people use […]

WW2 Vet Shot Intruder Who Kicked in His Door, Suspect’s Brother Says He Shouldn’t Have Been Killed

Mon, 07/14/2014 - 11:58
An 89 year old World War II veteran in Wake Forest, North Carolina had to use deadly force to defend himself against a neighbor who kicked in his door over the weekend. Jeffrey Baylon Mitchell, age 47 and Calvin Anderson Ray, age 89, had exchanged words before. Mitchell rented a nearby property owned by Ray […]

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