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Authorities in notoriously anti-gun New York City are attempting to claim that the IED blast that detonated in a Chelsea dumpster, wounding 29, contained a common and very stable binary target mixture.
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Now, here’s where I tell you those “authorities” and reporters are either confused, telling half-truths, or are intentionally lying.

Tannerite is an incredibly popular and very stable binary target mixture. It is a patented mixture of high-grade ammonium nitrate and aluminum powder that is sold as two components and then is mixed on-site. It can only be set off by high-velocity centerfire rifle bullet.

Read the rest of the article: http://bearingarms.com/bob-o/2016/09/19/authorities-claim-tannerite-used-ny-bomb-blast-science-suggests-otherwise/

USPSA Shooter, 3-Gunner, and NRA-certified firearms instructor Jason Falconer has been identified as the man who shot and killed a 22-year-old Somali immigrant who went on a stabbing rampage inside a St. Cloud, (MN) Mall on Saturday.

The apparent terrorist—who apparently asked victims if they were Muslims before stabbing them—was engaged by Falconer inside the mall.

Read the rest of the article: http://bearingarms.com/bob-o/2016/09/19/man-shot-crossroads-mall-terrorist-uspsa-competitor-3-gun-shooter/

Gun-controlled Australia is witnessing gun crime at such high levels that state and federal officials are pushing new controls that will do everything from enact a second national gun buyback to increase sentences for gun crime and illegal gun possession.

Now The Age reports that Melbourne’s gun problems extend to all of Victoria and often show themselves in violence against police officers.

Read the rest of the article: http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2016/09/13/gun-controlled-australia-gun-control-pushed-fight-rising-gun-crime/

The Sound of Silence vs the Strength of Steel – Shooting suppressed rifles with steel targets provide a comfortable platform with instant feedback of a hit/miss. In this video we look at 9mm, 45ACP and 5.56×45, comparing supersonic ammo to subsonic ammo as well as suppressed vs unsuppressed. Special Guest, Lil’ Red Danger.

ModernRifleman has a very thorough review of the process. For those interested in how it would all work out, the article should answer your questions. Definitely worth the read.

Buying a Suppressor with Silencer Shop’s SID Kiosks

Attorney General Bob Ferguson is proposing a ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines.

Read the rest of the article: http://www.kiro7.com/news/local/wash-attorney-general-proposes-ban-on-assault-weapons-high-capacity-magazines/439031354

At the risk of reducing my own chances to win, http://www.weapon-blog.com/contests/ has been updated with all the gun and gear related contests that I am aware of for the month.

Go forth and win… As always, feel free to share wherever you can.

If you are aware of any that are not on the list, please use the contact form to get it added to the list.

A federal government ban on the sale of guns to medical marijuana card holders does not violate the 2nd Amendment, a federal appeals court said Wednesday.

It came in a lawsuit filed by S. Rowan Wilson, a Nevada woman who tried to buy a firearm in 2011 after obtaining a medical marijuana card.

Read the rest of the article: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2016/08/31/appeals-court-upholds-ban-on-gun-sales-to-medical-marijuana-card-holders.html

Great to see the Shiloh Shooting folks getting some positive press. They are really good guys.

Sammy Davis Jr was quite skilled at fast draw.

I am familiar with adage money can’t buy happiness, but I have also heard the phrase happiness is a loaded gun.

Needless to say I am a bit conflicted. I used money — which can’t buy happiness — to buy magazines, which load guns — which is synonymous with happiness.