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House Democrats Refuse to Allow Steve Scalise to Testify at ‘Gun Violence’ Hearing

Thu, 02/07/2019 - 22:47

U.S. House Democrats on Wednesday barred Republican Rep. Steve Scalise from testifying at a hearing meant to address “gun violence” in the United States. As a victim of gun-related crime and the Republican House Whip, Scalise would normally have been allowed to testify at a congressional hearing so pertinent to his expertise and life experience. Instead, House Democrats denied his request to speak, claiming that too many members of Congress had already requested to speak.

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Fathers of Victims Want Award for Paper that Exposed the Truth Behind Parkland Shooting

Thu, 02/07/2019 - 15:30

Pollack and Petty were outraged by the way the national media handled the story.  Rather than focusing on how the system failed to prevent the tragedy, the news stories focused on how the NRA and pro-gun activists were to blame for the shooting.

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State’s Attorney Will Refuse to Prosecute Ban on ‘Assault Weapons’

Thu, 02/07/2019 - 15:22

Some wonder whether a prosecutor can just choose not to prosecute someone for violating a law that's on the books.  The answer is: Yes, he can.

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TSA Sets Record for Number of Packed Firearms Found

Thu, 02/07/2019 - 15:03

The Transport Security Administration, the TSA, found more than 4,200 improperly-checked guns in passengers' bags last year, setting a new record.

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Springfield’s Rob Leatham on the Do’s and Don’ts of Gripping a Pistol

Thu, 02/07/2019 - 13:22

At the 2019 SHOT Show we got a chance to talk with Springfield's Rob Leatham. A competitive-shooting extraordinaire, Rob breaks down the right way to grip a pistol.

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Harden Up Your Home With These Important Tips

Thu, 02/07/2019 - 12:46

Keep in mind that you must always be flexible, and you must always adapt to your situation, because the situation will never adapt to your plans.

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Connecticut State Rep Wants to Tax Ammunition at 50% to ‘Reduce Use’

Thu, 02/07/2019 - 10:47

A freshman state representative in Connecticut introduced a bill this week that would raise the tax rate on ammunition in the state to 50 percent. Representative Jillian Gilchrest announced the proposal on Twitter, explaining that her legislation would raise the price of a $10 box of ammunition to $15. She hopes the tax hike will reduce crime in the state by limiting the “use” of ammunition in Connecticut.

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WATCH: North Carolina Man Holds Three Burglars at Gunpoint until Police Arrive

Thu, 02/07/2019 - 10:37

A North Carolina man used his handgun on Sunday to force three would-be burglars to the ground and hold them until police arrived. Stephen Routh takes care of his parent’s vacant home in Asheboro, N.C., and when he heard about the intruders from a neighbor he grabbed his gun and decided to investigate.

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Everytown’s New ‘Report’ on Gun Violence Riddled with Exaggerations, Cherry-Picked Stats

Thu, 02/07/2019 - 10:27

Everytown for Gun Safety’s most recent report paints a stark picture of the “gun violence epidemic” in America. But like the gun-ban industry’s previous attempts at fearmongering, it includes every statistic but those that contradict its cause.

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WATCH: Mom Shoots Intruder Who Claims Her House Is ‘My House’

Wed, 11/07/2018 - 16:33

A South Carolina woman used her handgun last week to defend her home and her three sleeping children against a burglar who had broken into her front door. Security camera footage shows Cecil Charles Parnell, 43, along with an unidentified woman, attempting to break into the home owned by Ashley Jones. Jones told WSPA she heard banging on her front door and two people speaking on the porch.

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Jon Stewart on Buying ARs: ‘It’s Harder to Adopt a Cat’

Wed, 11/07/2018 - 08:13

"If other people kill us, we will make (soldiers) go to their place forever. That's basically how Americans learn geography now," he added. "But if we kill each other, we do nothing."

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FN America Announces FN SCAR 20S Precision Rifle

Tue, 11/06/2018 - 18:08

FN America is releasing a commercial variant of their Mk 20 called the FN SCAR 20S. Built for SOCOM, the 20S is a precision has a 1 MOA accuracy guarantee.

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Conquering Cover – A Guide to Calling Coyotes Anytime, Anywhere

Tue, 11/06/2018 - 16:35

When and why coyotes use cover and how it relates to their comfort zones is an often overlooked aspect of coyote hunting.   Understanding this concept and applying it properly will turn your normal morning-only hunt into an all-day coyote killing thump fest!

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Hunting Black Bear in Western Idaho with Hounds

Tue, 11/06/2018 - 14:20

Hunting for black bear just isn't the same without the help of trained hounds. They're efficient, intense, and make any bear hunt more likely to succeed.

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Colorado Springs Gun Shop Owner Offers Free AR-15s to Rabbis

Tue, 11/06/2018 - 12:40

To Mel Bernstein, owner of Dragon Arms in Colorado Springs, storing an AR-15 in a synagogue is as common sense as any other safety measure. And in the wake of a massacre in Pittsburg that left 11 Jews dead, he’s putting his money where his mouth is. “I don’t really like what’s going on in the country,” he told KOAA. “And I’m offering them a free AR-15 rifle with two magazines and 100 bullets.”

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Looking for Big Mule Deer

Tue, 11/06/2018 - 11:52

When opportunity knocks, it's wise to open the door—especially when it comes to mule deer. The hunt may be hard, but good advice on locations and attention to weather can improve your odds.

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You’re Not a Truly Competent Concealed Carrier Until You Hardwire Your Skills

Tue, 11/06/2018 - 09:51

Carrying a firearm without having the skill to use it effectively and safely can result in unintended consequences like injured bystanders, legal action and serious repercussions for our families.

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Deer Gene Discovery Could Lead to Treatments for Human Bone Replacement

Mon, 11/05/2018 - 15:17

One Stanford University School of Medicine's researcher's curiosity may lead to breakthrough treatments for bone injury and diseases. It all started with a trip to the Denali National Park in Alaska.

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Wyoming Nonprofit Teaching First-Time Hunters with Great Success

Mon, 11/05/2018 - 15:02

The Wyoming Outdoorsmen, a nonprofit group, recently planned, hosted and executed a program to mentor first-time hunters. Aptly named, First Hunt, the program taught shooting, safety and hunting skills to new hunters.

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