College Professor Who Shot Himself Also Says He Wants to Ban AR-15s
Last week, a deranged sociology professor at the College of Central Nevada shot himself in the arm in a campus bathroom because, he said, he wanted to protest the existence of the Trump administration. He was charged with a variety of felonies and has since been banned from the campus. But according to an apology […]
Ten Ruger Mini-14/Thirty Accessories That Are Actually Worth the Money
The Mini-14 and Mini Thirty have been in production in one form or fashion since the early 1970s. Being a fan of the platform, I’ve seen a lot of gimmicky accessories for both rifles over the years. But, after going through just about all of them, here’s a good selection of items that are actually […]
Licensed Concealed Carry Leads to More Crime in Chicago
“Had the good Samaritan not joined the gun battle, the Cicero cop might not be alive today, and the accused shooter might have gotten away. “We remain unconvinced, all the same, that concealed carry is good for Chicago or Illinois. There is no convincing evidence — just the occasional anecdote — that permitting people to […]
Lying On a 4473, Borrowing From the NRA, and LEOs Without Guns: TTAG Daily Digest
Chicago Tribune: Lie on a Firearms Background Check? What Have You Got to Lose? This just in: criminals are going to act criminally . . . Anyone who wants to buy a gun from a licensed dealer is required to fill out a “Firearms Transaction Record.” It asks various questions to determine if the customer […]
Back in Black: Everyday Carry Pocket Dump of the Day
Gun owner “Threeper” has a penchant for black in his EDC gear. From his GLOCK 43 to his Spyderco the color theme is consistent. The Rite in the Rain notebook is a favorite of mine for business trips and the Streamlight’s USB-rechargeable battery rocks. Not having to hunt for random batteries to keep a light […]
SAF, Defense Distributed Add More Defendants to First Amendment Lawsuit
Press release: BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation and Defense Distributed have amended their lawsuit to include four more state and local officials, accusing them of “unconstitutional prior restraint” by attempting to prevent online sharing of 3-D firearms printing technology despite a Justice Department settlement of a lawsuit earlier this summer. The lawsuit, filed […]
10 Things You’re Getting When You Buy a Crimson Trace Sight
Count up the ways a Crimson Trace laser sight is in your best interest. If you’ve yet to realize the difference a laser sight on a firearm can make, you’re a little behind the times. The tough thing is, with all the popularity that generated, the drive to crank these out and satisfy the market […]
7 Things to Look For in an AR-15 Handguard
By Brad Steenrod AR 15 Handguard: Free floating or drop-in? Aluminum or Polymer? Quad rail, Keymod, M-LOK, or no rail? Choosing a handguard for your AR-15 can be confusing, with all of the options that are available. Even the names can be confusing (handguard, forend, forearm, foregrip – they’re all the same). But picking the right […]
Magpul Announces New Fall 2018 Clothing Line
In case you hadn’t noticed, Magpul’s much more than magazines and AR furniture. They’ve become a full-line outdoor lifestyle brand in addition to selling all the handguards and backup iron sights you’ve grown to know and love. Because tactical and technical never seem to go out of style, and fall is almost here, Magpul’s adding […]
Get Off My…Yacht? Marijuana Mogul’s Father Won’t be Charged in Deadly Shooting of Yacht Thief
At 3:30 a.m. on September 4th, a husband and wife in their sixties were relaxing on their 70-foot yacht, the Sea Weed, docked in a marina near San Diego’s south bay region. The $1.8M boat had recently come into the couple’s stewardship under tragic circumstances after their son, a marijuana entrepreneur, fatally crashed his Lamborghini with […]
Ask the FFL – What Gun for a New Female Shooter?
[ED: This post is the first in a new series. If you have a question for an experienced federal firearms licensee, send it to [email protected] with ‘Ask the FFL’ in the subject field.] Hi everybody! I’m Hank, and I’ve just started writing for the site. I wanted to talk to all the women out there […]
Rossi Issues Safety Warning on .38 Special and .357 Magnum Revolvers
Rossi has issued the following notice: Rossi is issuing a voluntary safety warning on .38 Special and .357 Magnum revolvers made between the years 2005 and 2017 that may have a condition that could cause, under certain circumstances, the revolver to fire if dropped. This Safety Warning covers .38 Special and .357 Magnum revolver models […]
