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Archives for December 2019

Texas Church Shooting — What Is Safe?

The statistics say it all… It does not matter where you are at, your safety is at risk. Walmart is not safe. Elementary schools are not safe. Government buildings are not safe. Your home is not safe. And over the weekend, we watched in horror as places of worship (knife attacks at a synagogue in New York and church shooting in Texas) were attacked, demonstrating once again, they are not safe. The Texas shooter was known to police and had a criminal record. The suspect in New York was reported to have no criminal history. In the synagogue attack in New York, the suspect entered the Rabbi’s home and stabbed five people, fracturing one their skulls. In Texas, during church services, a man stood up, removed a shotgun from under a long coat, and pointed it at the parishioners. Two innocents were killed. At least one of them can be seen in the video reaching for a concealed handgun before being shot.

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December 30, 2019

Filed Under: How To, Self Defense, Tactics Tagged With: Armed Good Guys, Home Defense, Self-Defense

Gun Test: Rossi Frontier .45 Colt Rifle

For most of my life, I have kept a lever action rifle handy for all around use. I have taken more game with the lever action than any other type. During my time as a peace officer, I kept a Winchester Model 94 .30-30 WCF lever action rifle in the trunk on more than one occasion. Such a rifle can solve most of the problems encountered. Today, however, I will be reviewing a Rossi Frontier that I recently acquired. [Read more…] about Gun Test: Rossi Frontier .45 Colt Rifle


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December 29, 2019

Filed Under: Reviews, Rifles, Rossi Tagged With: Buffalo Bore, handloads, hard cast bullets, Home Defense, Hornady Ammunition, hunting, personal defense, recreational shooting, rifles, Rossi 92, Speer, Winchester

Gun Test: Charter Arms Professional .32 H&R Magnum

The Charter Arms Professional is a small-frame revolver with a three-inch barrel, hand-filling grips, double-action/single-action mechanism, good sights, seven-shot cylinder, and a nice finish. Open the cylinder by pushing the cylinder release forward, and you will see a seven-shot cylinder chambered in .32 H&R Magnum. The pistol uses the classic Charter Arms steel frame, but the finish is a modern black nitride. I cannot see any problem with the durability of this finish. [Read more…] about Gun Test: Charter Arms Professional .32 H&R Magnum


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December 28, 2019

Filed Under: Ammunition, Charter Arms, Pistols, Reviews Tagged With: .32 H&R Magnum, Black Hills Ammunition, Buffalo Bore Ammunition, Charter Arms, Concealed Carry, double action revolvers, Home Defense, Hornady Ammunition, Hornady Critical Defense, personal defense, Small Game

Slings and Things for AR-15s

Tactical slings are primarily used to help carry a duty or combat rifle, allowing the operator to keep both hands free for other tasks. While its function may seem simplistic, choosing the right tactical sling and proper attachments requires navigating a myriad of options depending on your weapon choice, purpose, and types of mounting points available. [Read more…] about Slings and Things for AR-15s


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December 26, 2019

Filed Under: Accessories, Anything AR, How To Tagged With: 2-point sling, 3-point sling, AR-15, Blue Force Gear, Magpul, Rifle Slings, Single Point Sling

Gun Test: Taurus 692 Multi-Caliber Revolver

The newest Taurus revolver is among the most interesting and innovative the company has manufactured. The Taurus 692 is a double action revolver with a swing out cylinder. There is a single-action option, useful in a field and trail revolver. This handgun features a seven-shot cylinder, giving the relatively compact Taurus .357 Magnum an advantage over traditional six-shot revolvers. [Read more…] about Gun Test: Taurus 692 Multi-Caliber Revolver


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December 24, 2019

Filed Under: Pistols, Reviews, Revolvers, Taurus Tagged With: .357 Magnum, .38 Special, 9mm Luger, double action revolvers, handloads, Home Defense, hunting, personal defense, Revolvers, Target Shooting, Taurus

Tactics: Holsterless Handgun Carry

For years, most of us have counseled concealed carry handgun carriers to choose a proper holster. A holster keeps the handgun stable and angled for the proper draw. Just the same, who am I to go against 200 years or more of holsterless tradition? After all, Wild Bill Hickock packed his revolvers in a tightly-woven sash. [Read more…] about Tactics: Holsterless Handgun Carry


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December 23, 2019

Filed Under: How To, Pistols, Self Defense, Tactics Tagged With: Colt, Concealed Carry, CWP, double action, Glock, hammer fired, Home Defense, personal defense, Revolvers, self-loaders, SIG, single action, Smith and Wesson, striker fired

Second Amendment Sanctuary Movement Could ‘Short Circuit’ Gun Control

The managing director of litigation and national enforcement policy at anti-gun billionaire Michael Bloomberg’s Everytown for Gun Safety complained Friday to WDBJ News that the rapidly expanding Second Amendment Sanctuary movement could “short-circuit the Democratic process.” [Read more…] about Second Amendment Sanctuary Movement Could ‘Short Circuit’ Gun Control


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December 22, 2019

Filed Under: Op-ed, Second Amendment Tagged With: CCRKBA, Gun Control, Liberty Park Press, Second Amendment Foundation, Virginia

Video: Armed Good Guys — Armed Women and Delivery Drivers!

News stories of civilian self-defense seldom receive adequate media coverage. After all, armed good guys stopping violent felons does not make headlines like the lives of innocents being taken. Bias and agendas play their part, but the media does not cover an event that did not happen, such as a case where a good guy stopped a violent event before it resulted in the loss of innocent life. However, these are exactly the type of stories we need to highlight to educate non gun owners before they head to the voting booth. [Read more…] about Video: Armed Good Guys — Armed Women and Delivery Drivers!


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December 21, 2019

Filed Under: Self Defense, Video Tagged With: Armed Good Guys, Pennsylvania, Texas

Gun Test: Kel-Tec Model RDB17

The Kel-Tec RDB17 could be considered the working man’s bullpup. Nothing fancy, but it sure performs. The RDB17 is a no-frills bullpup that is very functional with a simplistic approach. It is constructed of two polymer halves that sandwich around a steel action and barrel. The gas piston system has a gas regulator, so a user can regulate the weapon to run on all sorts of ammunition and a suppressor. The gas regulator can be adjusted with the open mouth from an empty 5.56 NATO case. It’s click-adjustable and Kel-Tec recommends firing a round after adjusting the regulator to test reliability. It comes from the factory ready to run on standard M193-type ammo. [Read more…] about Gun Test: Kel-Tec Model RDB17


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December 20, 2019

Filed Under: Anything AR, Reviews, Rifles Tagged With: .223 Rem., Kel-Tec, Magpul, SIG Romeo

Giving a Gun as a Gift — Legally

Hunting seasons are just around the corner, and the holidays will be here before you know it. As hunters, shooters, collectors, or just plain plinkers, it’s a natural instinct to want to share our enjoyment of firearms with others. What better way to do that than to make a gift of a firearm to a family member, close friend or relative? Just make sure you give the gun legally! Here’s how.
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December 19, 2019

Filed Under: How To Tagged With: ATF, Form 4473, National Shooting Sports Foundation, NSSF

Taurus Model 856: Long Live the .38 Snubnose

Snubnose revolvers are viable options when deciding what type of self-defense firearm to purchase. Easy to use, easy to conceal, and no empties lying on the floor afterward. The Taurus Model 856 is a newer snubby with a capacity of six rounds, versus the typical 5 rounds of the Model 85. [Read more…] about Taurus Model 856: Long Live the .38 Snubnose


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December 19, 2019

Filed Under: Pistols, Reviews, Taurus Tagged With: .38 Special, Concealed Carry, Revolvers, Snubnose, Taurus

Bloomberg: Anti-Gun Supreme Court Packing Agenda

Democratic presidential candidate New York Billionaire Michael Bloomberg is attempting to claw his way up from the bottom of the 2020 Presidential polls by promising to pack the Supreme Court with “pro-gun control judges” if elected president. [Read more…] about Bloomberg: Anti-Gun Supreme Court Packing Agenda


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December 18, 2019

Filed Under: News, Politics, Second Amendment Tagged With: Gun Control, Michael Bloomberg, National Shooting Sports Foundation, NSSF, U.S. Supreme Court

Accuracy in Handguns

Over the decades, I have researched handguns and used the terms practical accuracy, intrinsic accuracy, and absolute accuracy. Firing from the benchrest is important and always interesting. However, absolute accuracy isn’t as important as the practical accuracy we may coax from a handgun. [Read more…] about Accuracy in Handguns


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December 17, 2019

Filed Under: How To, Pistols Tagged With: Accuracy, Federal Cartridge Company, Fiocchi Ammunition, handguns, Home Defense, hunting, personal defense, Target Shooting

Video: Armed Good Guys — Clerk Shoots Robber in the Face!

News stories of civilian self-defense seldom receive adequate media coverage. After all, armed good guys stopping violent felons does not make headlines like the lives of innocents being taken. Bias and agendas play their part, but the media does not cover an event that did not happen, such as a case where a good guy stopped a violent event before it resulted in the loss of innocent life. However, these are exactly the type of stories we need to highlight to educate non gun owners before they head to the voting booth. [Read more…] about Video: Armed Good Guys — Clerk Shoots Robber in the Face!


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December 16, 2019

Filed Under: Self Defense Tagged With: Armed Good Guys

Round Butt vs. Square Butt (Revolvers That Is)

When choosing a double-action revolver, the shape of the handle makes a great deal of difference. The primary difference is between round and square butt grip frames. Smith and Wesson offers only one grip frame (round) in modern revolvers, while conversion grips allow the use of either round or square butt grips. Understanding the how and why of grip design will allow you to make the best choice for different chores. [Read more…] about Round Butt vs. Square Butt (Revolvers That Is)


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December 15, 2019

Filed Under: Pistols Tagged With: Colt, Hogue, Home Defense, hunting, Pachmayr, personal defense, Revolvers, Round Butt, Ruger, Smith, Square Butt

Democrats Threaten Sanctions Over Gun Control

Newly-empowered Democrat state lawmakers in Virginia are reportedly threatening action in the Commonwealth’s 78 counties that have so far declared themselves “Second Amendment Sanctuaries” if police and sheriffs do not enforce gun control laws passed in Richmond in 2020, according to the Washington Examiner. [Read more…] about Democrats Threaten Sanctions Over Gun Control


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December 14, 2019

Filed Under: News, Politics, Second Amendment Tagged With: Gun Control, Second Amendment, Virginia

Record NICS Checks Show Americans are Voting for Guns

There’s no denying it: Americans still value gun ownership. The total number of firearm background checks conducted on Nov. 29, 2019, was 202,465. That is the second-highest single day for the FBI National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) in history, dating back to 1998 when NICS was implemented. It also represents an 11 percent increase over last year’s Black Friday total. [Read more…] about Record NICS Checks Show Americans are Voting for Guns


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December 13, 2019

Filed Under: Op-ed Tagged With: National Shooting Sports Foundation, NSSF

Five Great Last-Minute Christmas Ideas for The Gunny in Your Life

Let’s face it. If you are reading this you are like over half of Americans, a procrastinator with your Christmas buying. Conveniently, I know a place that works really hard to have lots of cool stuff in stock for that gun loving person in your life. [Read more…] about Five Great Last-Minute Christmas Ideas for The Gunny in Your Life


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December 11, 2019

Filed Under: Accessories, Cartridges, Gear Tagged With: .223/5.56, Amend2, Chokes, Christmas, Fiocchi, Hornady, Magpul, RCBS, Sierra MatchKing

Armed Good Guys: “…the angel God put here to protect my family”

News stories of civilian self-defense seldom receive adequate media coverage. After all, armed good guys stopping violent felons does not make headlines like the lives of innocents being taken. Bias and agendas play their part, but the media does not cover an event that did not happen, such as a case where a good guy stopped a violent event before it resulted in the loss of innocent life. However, these are exactly the type of stories we need to highlight to educate non gun owners before they head to the voting booth. [Read more…] about Armed Good Guys: “…the angel God put here to protect my family”


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December 11, 2019

Filed Under: Self Defense Tagged With: Armed Good Guys, Illinois, Self-Defense

Mass. Gun Bill Treats Ownership Like Disease

Proposed legislation in Massachusetts would treat gun ownership like a disease. A joint state House and Senate hearing on a gun bill that would treat gun ownership like a disease was scheduled Dec. 10, and the Massachusetts Gun Owners Action League—an affiliate of the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms (CCRKBA)—has been sounding the alarm. [Read more…] about Mass. Gun Bill Treats Ownership Like Disease


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December 10, 2019

Filed Under: News, Politics, Second Amendment Tagged With: CCRKBA, Gun Control, Liberty Park Press, Massachusetts

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