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LEGISLATION: Democratic Senator in Delaware Introduces Bill to Regulate 3D Printed Guns

Fri, 05/09/2014 - 00:16
We’ve heard for a couple of days now that a new anti-gun bill was being circulated in Delaware. Now we have more details. The bill was formally introduced yesterday by Senator Harris B. McDowell III, a Democrat. The bill is designated as SB 147. The bill currently has several co-sponsors including, Sens. Peterson, Henry, Marshall, […]

We Like Shooting Show – Episode 38 – Vanilla Gorilla

Thu, 05/08/2014 - 13:46
The following summary written by Shawn Herrin 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 are joined by Sven from Manticore Arms! Manticore Arms manufactures some really forward thinking products for bullpups, AK pattern rifles, etc. […]

BREAKING: Oklahoma Legislature Overrides Governor’s Veto of Pro-Gun Bill

Thu, 05/08/2014 - 13:37
We previously reported that the governor of Oklahoma, Republican Mary Fallin, vetoed a bill that would force local chief law enforcement officers to sign off on NFA paperwork for applicants as long as they were legal to own such items. These items include silencers (suppressors), short barreled rifles/shotguns, automatic weapons, and any other weapons (AOWs) […]

[Video] Throwback Thursday: Sniper Shoots Gun Out of Suspect’s Hand

Thu, 05/08/2014 - 12:33
So all the kids on social media participate in throwback Thursday where they post up old pictures and everyone has a good time. We thought it would be fun to do the same thing except for gun stories. So here is our first Throwback Thursday gun story. In this video, a police sharpshooter shoots the […]

[Video] Moms Demand Action Heads to Capitol Hill to Push for More Gun Control

Thu, 05/08/2014 - 10:54
Bloomberg funded anti-gun groups continue to push lawmakers on the issue of gun control. Over 100 members of Moms Demand Action have descended on Capitol Hill this week to push for stricter background check laws. According to USA Today, Sonja Woods says she came to Capitol Hill on Wednesday because her daughter was fatally shot […]

[Video] Arizona Woman Shoots Intruder Who Assaulted Her With a Garden Tool

Thu, 05/08/2014 - 02:58
Don’t bring a… garden tool to a gun fight? Apparently that’s the lesson a would be home invader is learning this week. Around 7:30am a woman in her late 40′s called police to report an intruder in her home around 7:30am. The woman tried to escape from the intruder, but according to police, the suspect […]

Louisiana Lawmakers Vote to Give Themselves More Gun Carry Rights Than Their Constituents

Thu, 05/08/2014 - 02:43
Apparently lawmakers in the state of Louisiana think they are more trustworthy than the constituents they claim to represent. Senate Bill 651, authored by Sen. Bret Allain, R-Franklin, would give lawmakers nearly the same rights under the law (which is still an infringement IMO) as police officers in regards to gun carry. The House Committee […]

[Video] Troy Pump Action AR-15 (PAR-15) Captured on Video

Thu, 05/08/2014 - 02:25
Last month we reported that Troy Industries was going to be offering a pump action, AR-15 styled rifle. The specifics were unknown, but thanks to a video posted by Tactical Life, we have some more information. We now know that the release for the action is directly under the trigger guard and that the actual […]

Police in Connecticut Arrest Man For Failure to Register 49 Magazines, Among Other Charges

Wed, 05/07/2014 - 18:24
Based on what the local media is reporting in Connecticut, it certainly sounds like this guy isn’t 100% innocent based on other charges he’s facing, but this case does represent the most severe charge resulting from Connecticut’s registration law. Edward A. Koller has a long history with police and most recently police made contact with […]

Oconomowoc WI Police Chief Says He Will Not Enforce Illegal Carry Law

Wed, 05/07/2014 - 17:11
It’s always nice when public officials do the right thing and perform due diligence in their jobs. That seems to be what happened when it was revealed that Oconomowoc, WI had law that banned openly carried firearms in city parks. This law was at odds with Wisconsin’s preemption laws on firearms. Enter Wisconsin Carry. The […]

POLL: As a Gun Owner, Who is Your Current Pick For the 2016 Presidential Election?

Wed, 05/07/2014 - 16:15
I’ve said it several times, the next two elections could very well dictate gun rights in our country for the rest of our lives. As a gun owner, who out of the following candidates would you most like to see win the office of President of the United States? Keep in mind this isn’t who […]

[Video] Detroit Woman – Without Concealed Weapons Permit… I’d Be Dead

Wed, 05/07/2014 - 13:57
The Detroit Revolution continues. This is just the latest of a string of defensive gun uses coming out of the Motor City. In this case, the victim didn’t escape unscathed though. Paris Ainsworth was shot by would be robbers twice in the sides and once in her hand in her driveway after returning from work. […]

BREAKING: Missouri Lawmakers Pass Bill to Amend State Constitution to Strengthen Gun Rights

Wed, 05/07/2014 - 13:34
The Missouri legislature has overwhelmingly passed a bill that will place a state constitutional amendment on the November ballot. The measure will further clarify and strengthen gun rights in the state. According to the NRA-ILA, Sponsored by state Senator Kurt Shaefer (R-19) and handled in the House by state Representative John Diehl (R-89), SJR 36 […]

Gun Control Capitol of Chicago: 5 Dead, 31 Wounded in Less Than 4 Days

Wed, 05/07/2014 - 02:12
I made the above video before this most recent weekend of violence was even announced in the gun control capital of Chicago, IL. According to media reports, from a period starting Friday afternoon and extending through the end of May 5th, 5 people were killed and 31 were injured in the Windy City. Fortunately, in […]

[Video] Family of Teenage Home Invaders Speak Out Against Elderly Homeowner Who Shot and Killed Them

Wed, 05/07/2014 - 01:54
Well, here we go again. As we reported earlier this week, two teenage home invaders were shot and killed by an elderly brother and sister in Sacramento, CA. Now, it looks like family and friends of the teens are taking to airwaves to speak out against the fact that they were shot. According to CBS […]

Presidential Hopeful Hillary Clinton Speaks Out Against Gun and Carry Rights

Tue, 05/06/2014 - 17:05
Looks like presidential hopeful and Democratic nomination frontrunner Hillary Clinton is already on the war path against gun and carry rights. Speaking at a conference for the National Council for Behavioral Health, Clinton rallied against “gun culture,” calling it out of control. According to POLITICO, Clinton, who argued it was possible to hold her position […]

[Video] Craigslist Deal Results in Carjacking, Victim Pulls Gun

Tue, 05/06/2014 - 05:40
A Craigslist deal went wrong resulted in the victim of a carjacking pulling a gun on the suspect and holding him at gunpoint on the side of the interstate. The owner of a Dodge Charger went to the home of a potential buyer, Marcus Forbes, who he found on Craiglist. The car’s owner took several […]

[Video] Homeowner Shoots Man Who Kicked in Door to Get to Ex-Wife Minutes After Police Warning

Tue, 05/06/2014 - 05:28
Gary Lynn McClimans II is probably having a bad day. On top of being shot twice in the chest, and is now facing charges relating to home invasion. McClimans attempted to kick in the door of a home in Decatur, AL in an effort to get to his ex-wife. A male owner of the home […]

NJ Senate Committee Passes Bill to Limit Magazine Capacity

Tue, 05/06/2014 - 05:00
Senate Bill 993 in New Jersey continues to move forward as it was passed by the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee. If passed, the bill will lower the number of rounds a gun magazine can contain in the Garden State from 15 to 10. A similar bill failed to pass last year, but due […]

[Video] Metro PD: Militia at Bundy Ranch Who Pointed Rifles at Officers May Still Face Charges

Mon, 05/05/2014 - 15:53
According to 8 News Now, militia members who were present during the tense standoff near the Bundy Ranch in Nevada last month may end up facing charges if it’s found that they pointed firearms at law enforcement officers. As seen in several widely circulated photos, several armed protestors did point rifles in the direction of […]

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