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Pennsylvania Teen With Toy Gun Shot During Attempted Robbery
Kensington, Pennsylvania, police say a teen has been hospitalized after being shot while using a toy gun in an attempt to rob a man who was armed with a real gun.
The victim and his girlfriend were taking a walk around 11 PM on September 29th near the 2200 block of Emerald Street in East Kensington, Pennsylvania, when they were approached by a teenager who pressed a fake gun into the man’s back, informing him that he was being robbed.
The Whitetail Forge Knife Goes to Africa
My wife, Jacqueline, shared my excitement for my upcoming trip to South Africa and told some of her friends at work at a nearby college. One of the many she told was co-worker and part-time custom knife maker Darrin Totty, owner of Whitetail Forge in Columbia, Tennessee. He offered to make a knife to accompany me on this bucket-list adventure.
A few days later a visit with Darrin allowed me to share some ideas for the shape and utility desired.
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Best New Deer Loads for Fall
As autumn approaches, deer hunters across the country are gearing up for another exciting season. With advancements in bullet technology and the introduction of new cartridges, choosing the right ammunition has never been more critical—or more complex. Here are some of the best new deer loads for this fall, including both tried-and-true calibers and emerging options that are making waves in the hunting community.
Traditional Calibers: Tried and True
Before delving into the latest offerings, it’s worth reviewing some of the most popular calibers for deer hunting.
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8 Best Range Bags to Keep Your Gear Organized and Ready
When it comes to shooting, having the right gear can make all the difference, and your range bag is one of the most critical pieces of equipment you can invest in. Whether transporting firearms, ammunition or delicate optics, a purpose-built range bag ensures you’re organized, prepared and ready to perform at your best.
In this guide, you’ll discover a handpicked selection of the best range bags available today. From durable tool bags to rolling range bags, we’ll help you find the perfect option to enhance your shooting experience.
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Self-Defense in a Wildlife Attack: No Gun? Use This
It wasn’t with a gun, and it wasn’t against a predator of the two-legged kind, but it is one heck of a self-defense tale—or at the very least, a story of defense of man’s best friend.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is investigating a remarkable incident near Cañon City, where a man reportedly killed a mountain lion with nothing more than a shovel to protect himself and his dog. According to a report from Fox 31 News, the encounter took place late on the night of Thursday, September 26, when a CPW officer responded to a campground west of Cañon City.
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Winchester Ammunition Introduces the 21 Sharp Rimfire Cartridge
Yep, we have yet another new cartridge on the market. This time it’s a rimfire round from Winchester. The 21 Sharp is a new take on the .22 LR. It does away with the heeled bullet design, which allows for a wider variety of projectile styles and materials. Winchester is claiming superior accuracy to .22 LR, and more efficient lead free projectiles.
The 21 Sharp Rimfire Cartridge
The new 21 Sharp uses a casing pretty much like the .22 LR.
Harris is a Human Disinformation Campaign When It Comes to Guns
Kamala Harris is the most anti-gun candidate who has ever been as close as she is to becoming president, even if she has been less than forthcoming on her specific views on firearms and the Second Amendment. It doesn’t help that she has avoided any meaningful interaction from the media, where she can be pressed to explain her positions. What few appearances she has made have been absolute disasters, even though they have all been with compliant Harris supporters who have handled the candidate with kid gloves.
Utah Lawmaker Proposes Young Adult Open Carry Measure
We’ve chronicled in the past how young adult gun owners ages 18 to 20 are often deprived of their rights, despite the fact that Second Amendment protections apply to all lawful American adults.
Now, a Utah lawmaker is trying to make sure young adult gun owners in the Beehive State can practice the same rights as those who are 21 years old and older.
Utah Republican Rep. Karianne Lisonbee, the House majority whip, is introducing a measure that would allow 18- to 20-year-olds to openly carry firearms in most public spaces in Utah.
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9mm Self-Defense Ammo: Top Picks for Maximum Stopping Power and Reliability
Harris Imports Crime; Wants to Leave Americans Helpless
By Larry Keane
The shocking report from The Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) shows that while the Biden-Harris administration has been attacking the lawful commerce of firearms – including hobbling U.S. firearm and ammunition exports to overseas markets – it has been wholesale importing criminals into the United States.
The report, released to U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas), showed that there were 662, 566 noncitizens in the United States with a criminal history.
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VP Debate: Contrast Was Clear on Second Amendment Views
By Larry Keane
The 2024 presidential election will be decided in just 34 days on Nov. 5 and gun owners and Second Amendment supporters will prove to have played a critical role in deciding who will lead the country for the next four years.
Since the last presidential election in 2020, there are now more than 22.3 million new first-time gun owners—i.e., individuals who were driven by factors around them to go to the gun retail counter and lawfully purchase a firearm for the first time.
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Who’s Your Gun Daddy? The Republicans Have It Hands Down
In light of last night’s vice presidential debate, Americans are reminded there are more elections at stake than just the ticket for the presidency. There are numerous Senate and House races as well.
The NSSF has released its 2024 Congressional Report Card, offering a clear look at where members of Congress stand on key legislation affecting the firearm industry, Second Amendment rights and the interests of hunters and recreational shooters. As the nation inches closer to the November elections, gun owners and advocates of firearm freedoms can see exactly which politicians are their strongest allies—and, unsurprisingly, Republicans dominate the top of the list.
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Massachusetts Governor Healey Subverts Democratic Process And The Second Amendment
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey plans to implement a wide-ranging gun law immediately today. The state’s Constitution provides for a campaign to prevent laws from taking effect until voters can weigh in by submitting enough signatures to place the law on a future ballot, however, this provision is void if the measure has an emergency preamble attached, which is exactly what Healey now plans to do.
Healy initially signed the law on July 25th and it was set to take effect on October 23rd.
Las Vegas Homeowner Shoots And Kills Intruder
A Las Vegas resident recently shot and killed an intruder attempting to break into their home in the morning hours of Thursday, September 26th. Police say the shooting occurred while the homeowner was on the phone with authorities reporting the man had already broken a window and was acting “extremely irrational.”
It was around 7:40 am when the 20-something-year-old resident of the Spring Valley neighborhood in Southwest Las Vegas dialed 911 to report the home was being broken into.
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Gun-Rights Groups Join To Battle Lifetime 2A Ban For Nonviolent Offenders
The fact that nonviolent criminals who have paid their debt to society can lose their Second Amendment-protected rights for the rest of their lives has long been a bone of contention for many gun-rights advocates.
A case in the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals is challenging the federal law prohibiting firearm possession by people convicted of crime punishable by more than one year of imprisonment, regardless of the nature of that crime.
Vance, Walz Tackle Issue of Gun Violence During VP Debate
During Tuesday night’s vice-presidential debate, firearms and gun violence became a major topic of discussion, particularly concerning school shootings and gun control measures. JD Vance, the Republican candidate, and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, representing the Democratic ticket, offered starkly contrasting views on how to address gun violence, with Vance emphasizing security and freedom and Walz advocating for policy changes that would restrict some firearms, but arguing it in no way infringe on Second Amendment rights.
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A Real Gun Beats a Fake One Every Time: Victim Turns Tables on Philly Robber
A Philadelphia man acted in self-defense when he shot a 16-year-old who attempted to rob him using a fake gun, according to police. The incident occurred just after 11 p.m. Sunday in the city’s Kensington neighborhood, as reported by 6abc in Philadelphia.
The 16-year-old suspect, along with an accomplice, approached the 21-year-old man on the street and attempted to rob him by flashing what appeared to be a firearm. Unbeknownst to the teens, the victim was armed with a real 9 mm pistol and was also licensed to carry.
My Bad: City Officials Now Claim Emergency Order Banning Guns was a Mistake
Before Hurricane Helene made landfall, several municipalities in Florida declared local states of emergency to ensure they would be available for state and federal funds needed for expected storm-related cleanup and repair. As earlier reported on TTAG and other gun websites and news outlets, the city of Okeechobee went so far in theirs as to ban the sale of guns and ammunition and prohibited public firearm possession by anyone other than law enforcement or military members.
Gun Owners Urged to Register and VOTE
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), along with groups like the Virginia Citizens Defense League (VCDL) and private efforts such as Shoot the Vote, are urging gun owners, hunters, recreational shooters and Second Amendment supporters to make their voices heard this election season. With Election Day, November 5th, rapidly approaching and just over a month away, these organizations are emphasizing the importance of registering to vote and staying informed about where candidates stand on gun rights.
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Florida City Illegally Bans Guns and Ammo Sales During Hurricane Helene
EDITOR’S NOTE: For a more recent update to this story, please visit here.
The City of Okeechobee, Florida, adopted an illegal ordinance shortly before Hurricane Helene made landfall last week, which banned the sale of guns and ammunition and prohibited firearm possession in public by anyone other than law enforcement or members of the military.
Donald C. Hagan, the Chief of the Okeechobee Police Department, signed the illegal ordinance, copies of which quickly rebounded around the internet.