Two Iowa Middle Schools to Teach Gun Safety, Brady Campaign Is Apalled
The gun industry, gun rights orgs and America’s 100+ million law-abiding gun owners know that teaching children how to safely handle firearms is the surest way to prevent accidents and tragedies. While the goal, as always, is to prevent unauthorized access to guns, as rational, thinking adults, we know that no everyone is as careful […]
Faxon Firearms’ First Pistols: The 9mm FX-19 Patriot and Hellfire
Cincinnati-based Faxon Firearms has just announced a line of polymer-framed 9mm pistols. The new FX-19 line includes two handguns, the Patriot and the Hellfire. Both feature optics-ready, DLC-coated, aggressively machined slides and take GLOCK 19 magazines. The Hellfire comes silencer-ready with a threaded barrel and suppressor-height sights. Faxon hasn’t announced prices yet. Here’s their press […]
Paul Pate: My Bad, Didn’t Mean to Set Gun Rights Amendment Back Years
When an apology just isn’t enough (see our original story on this here): Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate recorded a video apologizing to members of the Iowa Firearms Coalition for his office’s failure to meet a requirement that would have advanced a pro-gun amendment to Iowa’s Constitution. The error set the gun rights amendment back […]
Secondary Tools: Everyday Carry Pocket Dump of the Day
Today’s pocket dump includes a CZ P-07, a Ka-Bar TDI, and a Kershaw Blur. We’ve talked about edged weapon skills and folders versus fixed blades in the past, but we may as well revisit some of it…from another angle. If you carry a secondary means of self-defense such a knife or OC spray, have you […]
Gun Review: SIG SAUER Legion P238 Micro-Compact .380 ACP
I recently reviewed the new SIG SAUER P938 Legion chambered in 9mm. The pistol was amazing and could be thought of as the Rolex of carry guns. Today we’re going to be taking a look at the SIG SAUER P238 Legion chambered in .380 ACP, a similar gun in appearance, but very different in overall […]
Semi-Automatic Weapons Are Under Fire…Again
By Roger J. Katz “It’s like déjà vu all over again.” – Yogi Berra If you asked your fellow Americans to point to one defining moment in our nation’s recent history, many would likely mention the 2001 terrorist attacks. Some Americans might point to Barack Obama being elected as U.S. President. Some might mention the […]
The AR-15 Forward Assist For Total Beginners
The AR-15 forward assist, a mechanical feature found on the bulk of AR-15 pattern rifles, is something that newbies might not totally understand. You’ll find the forward assist assembly on the right-hand side of your rifle (for most guns) directly below the charging handle. Some details may get glossed over for the sake of brevity, […]
Illinois Governor Pritzker Signs Gun Dealer Licensing Bill
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed the Combating Illegal Gun Trafficking Act into law yesterday. The bill enacts all manner of onerous and expensive regulations upon dealers, with up to $10,000 in civil penalties for each and every violation. The bill’s advocates claim that Illinois gun dealers need more supervision. “40 percent of guns used in crimes […]
Gov. Cuomo: New York Needs More Gun Control Laws
Apparently Governor Andrew Soprano Cuomo feels gun laws in New York are still far too lax: New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Friday vowed passage of legislation in the first 100 days of the new legislative session to combat gun violence. It would include a ten day waiting period for anyone trying to purchase a […]
Generational Change: Everyday Carry Pocket Dump of the Day
This pocket dump is from someone “up north” – Santa? – and features a Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0. The M2.0 is a nice pistol with some solid upgrades over the original line. Changes include more aggressively textured grips, something that affects different shooters in varying ways but does ensure a secure grip – and […]
Win a SCAR 17S From TTAG and Classic Firearms!
Come on… you know you’ve always wanted a FN SCAR. Well this is your chance to get one for free. Thanks to our friends at Classic Firearms, you can win a 7.62×51 FN SCAR 17S. And it couldn’t be easier. Here’s the link to enter the giveaway. As FN describes their rifle… Experience the […]
Woman ‘Accidentally’ Kills Her Boyfriend While Posing for Snapchat Photo
On December 23, 2018 in Austin, Texas, a 20-year-old woman named Autumn Ravonne King shot and killed her boyfriend, 26-year-old Erick Charles Allen. Three weeks later, King is being held on a manslaughter charge with bail set at $200,000. According to King, her boyfriend’s death was an accident: Allen was preparing to take a Snapchat […]
