The Weapon Blog
September Gun & Gear Contests
At the risk of reducing my own chances to win, http://www.weapon-blog.com/gun-giveaway-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 I do not have on the list, please let me know by using the form located at http://www.weapon-blog.com/contest-notification/.
Apologies for such a late posting this month. Business travel (to a location where I did not internet access) prevented the usual timely posting of the contests for the month.
When Guns and Computers Collide
Military firearms are a simple extension of previous technology; first we threw rocks. Then we used slings to send them further. We developed bows and arrows to deliver more force. Then we harnessed fire to make the first guns. Technology is ushering in the next phase, and it’s fascinating.
Read the rest of the article: http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/heres-happens-guns-computers-collide/
Be Sure Of Your Target, And Also What Is Behind You
Especially when dealing with weapons that have a significant back blast…
The Other Side
Ever notice that you don’t see this type of vitriol from those on the side of the 2nd Amendment?
Dear god. Please use Ebola to infect the @NRA and it's various members. For they are A true virus and true terrorists in America.
— DickinsonForCongress (@VoteMike2014) September 1, 2014
Occluded Eye Aiming
Kyle Eggimann over at Lucky Gunner wrote up a great post about occluded eye aiming that is worth the read.
Building A Berm Today
Pretty busy today, so I’ve got nothing…
Hopefully this means I’ll be able to do some more regular shooting after getting that berm built.
Sons Of Guns Cancelled
“Sons of Guns” star Will Hayden has been arrested again, this time for aggravated rape, according to documents sent to FOX411 by the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office.
The allegations have prompted the cancellation of his Discovery Channel series.
“Given the serious and horrific nature of the charges against Will Hayden, we have decided to halt further production of ‘Sons of Guns’ and cancel the series,” the network said in a statement.
I used to watch this show years ago when it first came out. Since then, it has fallen prey to the trap of many of the reality-based shows, where the producers either focus on or inject drama that doesn’t exist. It got to a point that I quit watching the show.
Read the rest of the article: http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2014/08/27/sons-guns-star-arrested-for-allegedly-repeatedly-raping-minor/
Bouncing Bullets
Dustin has some fun out on the range.
After watching Instructor Zero’s Rebound Shooting video I had to go and try it myself because it looks just like a Top Shot challenge. So what I’m doing here is firing my pistol at a steel plate on the ground, the bullet is then rebounding/ricocheting into the targets. I first shoot down my plate rack and then bounce a few 230 grain Winchester “1911Win” hollow points into Clear Ballistics Gel to see what kind of ballistic performance one would get with this stunt. Pistol used was an FNX Tactical .45 ACP with Trijicon RMR, Silencer Co Osprey and Streamlight TLR-1, read more about this setup in the September 2014 edition of Texas Fish and Game Magazine.
Preach On, Andrew
Andrew hits the nail on the head for this one.
Yesterday, a “firearms instructor” here in Arizona was killed after a nine-year-old girl he was “instructing” in the use of an Uzi shot him in the head with said Uzi.
Read the full article on his site: http://vuurwapenblog.com/2014/08/26/we-gun-owners-are-our-own-worst-enemies/
Benefit Rifle Raffle
A fellow Texan is in need of a heart transplant. You can contribute and have an opportunity to win an AR-15 assembled by Top Shot’s season three winner Dustin Ellermann.
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California Senate Approves Background Checks, Permits and Fees for Ammunition Purchases
The California Senate this week approved a collection of bills, including one (SB 53) that would require background checks, permits, and fees for the purchase of ammunition.
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Keeping A Shotgun At Home
People who keep a shotgun at home for their protection must remember that shotguns are to be cared for just like any other gun. A shotgun must be stored properly. A shotgun must have the right ammunition, and the shotgun owner must have the right equipment for shooting it. Shotgun owner must cover each category to make sure that they are the safest gun owners possible.
...Constant Training
Constant training is crucial to retain and improve your shooting skills. Tatiana Whitlock provides advice on how to become the best shooter you can be in her final Tips & Tactics episode. Tatiana Whitlock is a Refuse to Be a Victim® and NRA-certified basic pistol instructor, trained range safety officer, Krav Maga student and self-defense expert.
Ignorance Is No Excuse
Source, with additional context on the above clip: http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2014/08/21/conservative-guest-asks-cnn-anchor-to-define-automatic-weapon-his-response-will-leave-many-viewers-speechless/
Love At First Shot: Rifles
From bolt-action to semi automatic, rifles inspire many women to participate in the shooting sports for the first time. Watch as host Natalie Foster talks with industry experts and shows first-timer Karson that despite what society has led many to believe, rifles aren’t scary at all.
Shaneen’s Law: Restoring Justice In New Jersey
Shaneen Allen is living a nightmare. The Pennsylvania resident and lawful gun owner of one week fell prey to New Jersey’s strict gun laws and was arrested for illegal possession of a firearm in the state. While the single mother of two young children is facing up to three and a half years in prison, one New Jersey lawmaker is trying to correct this miscarriage of justice. Assemblyman Ron Dancer has introduced “Shaneen’s Law,” legislation that would give judges the option of not sending citizens like Shaneen Allen to prison.