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[VIDEO] Liquor Store Clerk Teaches Armed Robber That Robbing Liquor Stores is a Bad Life Decision

Sun, 03/29/2015 - 21:28
The store clerk working at Kute’s Liquors in Louisville, KY was ready for the life threatening situation that a would be armed robber put him in. According to local media reports: According to police, when the attempted robber pointed his gun at the clerk, the clerk shot him in the chest. Police say the attempted […]

Federal Gun Bill Would Restore the Right to Bear Arms in Washington DC

Sun, 03/29/2015 - 21:19
The following is from NRA-ILA: This week, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and U.S. Representative Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) introduced “The Second Amendment Enforcement Act of 2015” in the U.S. Senate and House respectively. These bills would restore the fundamental individual right for law-abiding D.C. residents to Keep and Bear Arms to defend themselves in accordance […]

We Like Shooting 085 – Zombies go hungry

Thu, 03/26/2015 - 08:50
The We Like Shooting show is a hilarious panel discussion about safety, guns, gear and gadgets and the issues that affect responsible shooters everywhere. Episode 85, Zombies go hungry. – This episode we talk about the XM42 flame thrower, Prostaff laser range finder, Extar EXP, ZOMBIES and more! Our Guest this week Jeremy Griffin, he […]

BREAKING: WV Governor VETOES Constitutional Carry Bill

Fri, 03/20/2015 - 14:34
West Virginia Governor Earl Ray Tomblin (D) has officially vetoed a bill that would have made WV a constitutional carry state. Tomblin issued the following statement: “Throughout my career, I have strongly supported the Second Amendment, as demonstrated by my repeated endorsements and high grades from the National Rifle Association. However, I must also be […]

[VIDEO] Rape Survivor Confronts Maryland Lawmakers On Concealed Carry, Leaves Them Speechless

Fri, 03/20/2015 - 14:16
Jacqueline Kahn is a rape survivor who addressed the Maryland legislature earlier this week. Kahn was there to make a case for improving the state’s concealed carry laws. She argues that women should not lose the right to protect themselves just because they cross an imaginary line. Her impassioned speech left most of the lawmakers […]

BREAKING: ATF Director Resigns!

Fri, 03/20/2015 - 12:11
The current director of the ATF, B. Todd Jones, has informed Attorney General Eric Holder that he will be resigning his position effective March 31. Jones will be taking a job in professional sports in the private sector. Jones has been acting as ATF director for the last 4 years and has been the director […]

Anti-Gun Crowd Shows Desperation With New Video Selling Fear

Thu, 03/19/2015 - 19:05
You have never bought a gun before, and you see a new store in the area.  You stop in to ask questions, show your interest and get some information.  Instead of being greeted by a friendly shop owner who answers your questions and helps you, you are greeted with someone who feeds you lies to […]

We Like Shooting 084 – Diabetes or Tapeworms

Thu, 03/19/2015 - 16:40
The We Like Shooting show is a hilarious panel discussion about safety, guns, gear and gadgets and the issues that affect responsible shooters everywhere. This episode we talk about Hydroponics, SIRT AR bolts, Headhunters Firearms, .458 Socom, XDS-45 and all kinds of other stuff. Our Guest this week Beth Baca, Wife, mother, constitution loving, gun […]

Iraqi Gunsmith Keeps Kurds Weapons Working In Fight Against ISIS

Wed, 03/18/2015 - 16:07
An interesting human interest story was posted this morning on Fox News about a second generation gunsmith that is helping the Peshmerga by keeping their weapons working and repairing seized and damaged weapons.  While we all collect the latest and greatest out there, and clean our guns so lovingly there is a guy out there with […]

Official Specs and Photos of Glock’s Single Stack 9mm Glock 43 Leaked a Day Ahead of Press Release

Wed, 03/18/2015 - 13:40
If you’ve been following Glock’s social media campaigns over the last few weeks it’s not hard to tell that Glock is teasing an upcoming single stack 9mm pistol which would likely by the Glock 43. Here is their latest Facebook post: Post by GLOCK. Glock is having a live event from their headquarters on March […]

Breaking News: Six Reported Shot in Mesa, AZ

Wed, 03/18/2015 - 13:22
Reports are that there is a shooter on the loose in Mesa, AZ.  The latest reports are saying there are at least six people shot over five different crime scenes.  The suspect is still outstanding at the time of this writing. If you are in Mesa, AZ stay alert out there. For live reports you can […]

How to Cook Bacon Using Automatic Weapons and Suppressors [VIDEO]

Fri, 03/13/2015 - 03:35
Bacon. Suppressors. Automatic Weapons. These are a few of my favorite things. In what maybe the most American video ever posted to YouTube, Top Shot Season 3 champion Dustin Ellerman managed to combine all three and prevent trichinosis all in one awesome video

Homeowner Grabs World War II Rifle, Shoots Drugged Out Home Invader Through Both Legs

Fri, 03/13/2015 - 03:33
A California homeowner grabbed an M1 carbine and went Clint Eastwood on a drugged out home invader armed with a shard of glass. The story is brought to us by a deputy who responded to the call last night. It seems no media showed up to cover this defensive gun use because it just does […]

We Like Shooting 083 – El Mustachio

Thu, 03/12/2015 - 08:48
The We Like Shooting show is a hilarious panel discussion about safety, guns, gear and gadgets and the issues that affect responsible shooters everywhere. Episode 83, El Mustachio. – This episode we talk about the FG-42, Patriot playing cards, ZK-22, Geissele AK triggers and more! Our Guest this week The Hoss MC, is a self […]

[VIDEO] Near Fatal Shotgun Mistake Captured on Video

Wed, 03/11/2015 - 08:17
It’s always a good time to talk about gun safety, so today I give you this video. I’m sure many of you have seen it as it’s nothing new, but just illustrates how quickly things can go wrong if you don’t exercise the four rules of firearms safety and treat every firearm with respect. Here […]

Breaking News: ATF Suspends Proposed Ban On M855… For Now

Tue, 03/10/2015 - 16:27
Looks like with over 80,000 comments the ATF has decided to drop a proposed ban on M855 (SS109) ammo.  This is a major victory for gun owners and should hopefully send a message that bans like this will be met with opposition and facts about them called into questions.  I am sure this is not the […]

White House Says “Everyone” Agrees That Banning M855 is a Good Idea

Sat, 03/07/2015 - 14:32
On Monday, White House press secretary Josh Earnest said that President Obama supports the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’–which is to say, President Obama’s–ongoing attempt to ban M855-type AR-15 ammunition. Obama “has long believed that there are some common sense steps that we can take,” Earnest said. “[E]veryone should agree that if there […]

[Video]Little Rock Man Shoots Burglar Breaking Into Neighbors Home

Sat, 03/07/2015 - 00:12
A Little Rock man saw a man breaking into his neighbor’s house and feared for her safety.  He grabbed a gun, fearing the wheelchair-bound neighbor was home.  He was able to interrupt the burglary and hold the suspects at gunpoint, but when he felt threatened he did fire a shot, hitting one suspect in the […]

[VIDEO] Magazine Capacity Matters – Homeowner Exchanges 30+ Shots With Home Invader

Fri, 03/06/2015 - 03:37
This story is a perfect example of why magazine capacity matters. Sure, most of the defensive gun uses we report on this site are over and done with just a few rounds (or no rounds fired at all). However, there are situations where you might find yourself in a battle for your life and every […]

Police to Obama: AR-15 Ammo Ban Not Needed

Fri, 03/06/2015 - 03:36
“Any ammunition is of concern to police in the wrong hands, but this specific round has historically not posed a law enforcement problem,” said James Pasco, executive director of the Washington office of the Fraternal Order of Police, the world’s largest organization of sworn law enforcement officers, with more than 325,000 members. Echoing a claim […]

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