Author Archives: Tim McNabb

Warning Shot Costs Florida Woman 20 Years

A Florida mother of three fired a warning shot at her husband after an argument escalated. According to a sworn deposition, Marissa Alexander’s husband Rico Gray got belligerent after he found text messages to her ex. “The two were already … Continue reading

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Self Defense Tip: Mob Beatdown Edition

A few weeks ago I told a group of young men playing hoops in the alley behind my house that they are welcome to hang out, but they needed to mind their language. I reminded them that being guests in … Continue reading

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Zimmerman Injury Photo Released

From ABC News: A new photograph obtained exclusively by ABC News showing the bloodied back of George Zimmerman’s head, which was apparently taken three minutes after he shot and killed Trayvon Martin, gives possible credence to his claim that Martin had bashed … Continue reading

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Posted in Concealed Carry, Crime and Punishment, Law and Order, Personal Defense | 86 Comments

Question of the Day: Have You Been Discriminated Against Because of Your Guns?

The Missouri legislature’s been steadily moving a bill through the sausage grinder that’s ostensibly intended to prevent discrimination against gun owners. It would basically make anyone who owns a heater or has used one in the past a protected class. … Continue reading

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In Which Your Correspondent Considers Protecting Others While Armed

I am a sinner. For those of you who do not share my faith, please understand that I offer this meditation only to my brothers and sisters, though feel free to participate. I don’t think anything I say is meant … Continue reading

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Swift Bullets: A-Frame and Scirocco II

I stopped by Swift Bullets to see the “A-Frame” and “Scirocco II” bullets. According to Brad Elder, his bad boy bullets hold their mass at a wide variety of bullet velocities. The image above: a series of Swift Bullets fired at … Continue reading

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Charter Arms .40 Cal Revolver

That’s right – I said .40 cal, as in the .40 S&W.  This sturdy little revolver has a patented detent that allows a rimless cartridge to snap snugly into the cylinder and stay there until you intentionally eject it.  No … Continue reading

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Posted in Handguns, NRA Convention | 23 Comments