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Michigan Senate Bans “Ghost Guns”
First of all, there is no such thing as a “ghost gun.” This is a made-up term by the anti-Second Amendment lobby used to create a negative stigma around homemade firearms, which have been a deeply rooted tradition throughout American history dating back to the founding. These firearms have never carried with them any requirement for serialization and have only been referred to as “ghost guns” in recent years by leftists looking to disarm law-abiding Americans.
The Michigan Senate, unconcerned with the Constitution or the rights of its citizens, approved Senate Bills 1149 and 1150 along party lines, 20-15, on December 12.
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Dems Play To Anti-Gun Base With Ultimate Political Grandstanding Ploy
It’s no secret that politicians spend much time playing to their base to ensure future funding for their pet projects. Sometimes, they’ll even make a big deal about their goals, even when they know they have a slim chance of coming to fruition.
Such is the case with gun-ban advocates in the U.S. House of Representatives, who on Monday staged a major dog-and-pony show for anyone who would watch them pretend that they might be able to get significant gun control measures passed in the upcoming Congress.
NBC Falsely Claims Magazine Disconnects Improve Safety of Handguns
Around 11 people are killed each year because their handguns lacked a magazine disconnect, according to a massive 4,600-word special report by NBC News, which was released Friday.
The story’s title tells you all you need to know about the content: “A simple device could help curb accidental gun deaths, but most firearms don’t have it.”
“Since 2000, at least 277 people have been killed in gun accidents in which the shooter believed the weapon was unloaded because the magazine had been dislodged or removed, an NBC News investigation found.
Brooklyn DA Declines to Prosecute Bus Driver in Self-Defense Case
The Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office has decided not to pursue charges against Ian Bascombe, a 58-year-old MTA bus driver, following a violent altercation aboard a Brooklyn bus, Dec. 13. This decision comes in the wake of the recent acquittal of Daniel Penny, a former Marine, in a widely publicized subway choking case that should’ve never been brought to trial, but proved even New York City juries can recognize people have a right to defend themselves.
Bascombe was initially arrested on charges of assault and weapon possession after stabbing Quentin Branch, 33, in the head and leg during the altercation.
Florida 13-Year-Old Sells A Gun To 19-Year-Old Then Fatally Shoots Him
A 14-year-old Florida teen warming the bench in a juvenile detention facility has picked up a second-degree murder charge in connection with his 2023 fatal shooting of a 19-year-old, according to deputies. As if not depressing enough to question the fate of humanity, with kids this young acting this violently, the incident took place during a gun sale gone wrong.
It has been almost a year since the then-13-year-old runaway set up a meeting with 19-year-old Griffin Chase Smith at a Dollar General in Ocala, intending to sell him a Glock.
TSA on Pace to Catch Fewer Firearms at Airport Checkpoints in 2024
The TSA is on track to discover fewer firearms at airport checkpoints in 2024 compared to last year, despite record-high passenger volumes. According to figures reported by American Rifleman, TSA intercepted 5,028 firearms during the first nine months of 2024, a slight decline from the 5,073 caught during the same period in 2023.
The downward trend in firearm detections surprised some experts who believed as more states recognized Constitutional Carry laws, more gun owners would forget to remove firearms from carry-on bags or even forget they were carrying them when going through checkpoints.
John Commerford Appointed Interim Executive Director of NRA-ILA
The NRA has announced the appointment of John Commerford as the Interim Executive Director of the NRA Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA). The decision was made by NRA Executive Vice President & CEO Doug Hamlin, marking the second leadership transition for the organization’s advocacy arm in just over a year.
Randy Kozuch, who had served as the interim executive director of NRA-ILA since his appointment in April 2023, was quietly removed from that position in late November.
A Pilgrimage to the CMP North Store
If you like military surplus weaponry, either as a shooter or a collector, then you’re probably familiar with the Civilian Marksmanship Program(CMP). In addition to promoting marksmanship and hosting the prestigious Camp Perry service rifle shoots, the CMP also runs the program where U.S. citizens can get surplus M1 Garands, 1911s and occasionally other rifles and gear. While that can be done through the mail, CMP also maintains three physical store locations. If you’re anywhere in the area of one, it’s worth a stop in.
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Gun Review – Cimarron ’62 Pocket Navy Conversion
Gun shows aren’t always bad. Most of the time, the modern gun show is terrible. It’s a waste of time, and it’s occupied by overpriced guns trying to draw in impulse purchasers. Not to mention piles of Chinesium, crappy knives and the sound of a stun gun every 45 seconds. Beef jerky tends to be the redeeming factor of the modern gun show. However, there are gems amongst the rabble, and one gem I found was the Cimarron 1862 Pocket Navy Conversion.
The Cimarron ’62 Pocket Navy Conversion was a gem amongst gun show finds.
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While Some Clamor for More Gun Laws, Judges Aren’t Enforcing Existing Laws
The battle against gun control activists who proclaim ad nauseum that more Second Amendment restrictions on law-abiding Americans is the only answer to combatting crime never ceases. This is despite the fact, played out repeatedly in the real world, that criminals don’t follow laws.
On the other hand, the firearm industry as a whole – and frontline firearm retailers specifically – have longstanding partnerships with law enforcement organizations and federal agencies to educate the public on the stiff penalties and consequences facing them should they break laws regarding firearm purchasing and possession.
Biden DOJ Rolls Out New Gun Control Measures
The Department of Justice under the current Biden administration, has introduced a new pair of gun control “rules” with the goal being to bring regulations into compliance with the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA).
The BSCA, mostly passed by Democrats, saw 15 “Republicans” led by John Cornyn (R-TX) abandoning their constituent base and values to back the proposal by their colleagues across the aisle who never fail to stand atop the graves of anyone to further their gun control agenda.
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Man With Guns And Explosives Planning A Church Attack Arrested In Texas
A man who intended to carry out an attack on a North Texas church has been arrested in White Settlement, according to an incident report from the Fort Worth Fire Department. Police found the man in the Texas suburb parked in a van filled with firearms and live explosives.
The suspect has yet to be named by authorities because he has been hospitalized since his detainment and police have not yet been able to charge him formally.
Getting Into VR Training? Spring For The Quest 3 Instead Of Cutting Corners With The 3s
With the release of the Meta Quest 3s, I’ve noticed a number of VR shooting apps recommending it. After all, it’s cheaper, right! It’s never easy to sell an expensive piece of hardware on top of an expensive piece of software on top of the need to pick up a grip for the VR controller. This brings the whole cost of getting into VR firearms training down. But, there are some important things that the Quest 3 leaves out that you probably won’t want to miss out on.
Lessons Learned: Therapy Can Help for Victims of Violent Attacks
We carry a gun so we’re harder to kill, and know the law of self-defense so we’re harder to convict. As much as we try to avoid crime, sometimes life gives us a crap sandwich. Even if you use your gun or other means of force to resist attack, injuries happen.
Anyone can see the physical injuries caused from a violent attack, but sometimes there is mental trauma as well. While those mental issues aren’t easily discerned by a casual observer, they can pose serious problems for the afflicted.
Best Gifts For Concealed Carry
If you carry concealed, you already know it’s not just about strapping on a pistol and heading out the door. It’s about having the right gear that works as hard as you do. Whether you’re shopping for a friend, a loved one or even treating yourself, this gift guide is packed with the tools and accessories that make carrying easier, more comfortable and more effective.
We’re talking about quality belts that support everything you carry, holsters that stay put without printing, ammo you can trust when it counts and pistols that are as reliable as they are practical.
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Michigan’s Misguided Attempt to Bankrupt Gunmakers
Leave it to Michigan’s Democratic lawmakers to trot out the tired old trope of “consumer protection” as an excuse to wage war on the firearm industry. Their latest legislative push, now advancing through the state House Judiciary Committee, proposes removing liability protections for gun manufacturers. The aim? To bypass federal protections under the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) and bankrupt gun companies through an avalanche of lawsuits.
Let’s get one thing straight: the PLCAA doesn’t give gun manufacturers blanket immunity.
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Everytown’s New NRA ‘Exposé’ Only Exposes Its Own Poor Journalism Skills
So-called Everytown for Gun Safety, which hasn’t been heard of in most towns in the nation and has hardly anything to do with gun safety, brags that its “Smoking Gun” project is dedicated to “exposing the gun industry’s role in our gun violence epidemic.”
Judging from its latest “exposé,” whoever is in charge there doesn’t know the difference between the truth and wildly exaggerated hype about a very important subject that we’ll set the record straight on here.
Florida Lawmakers Push to Roll Back Post-Parkland Gun Restrictions
Florida may soon reclaim its “Gunshine State” moniker as Republican lawmakers introduce bills aimed at rolling back key gun restrictions enacted following the 2018 Parkland school shooting. These bills, if passed, would expand gun rights in the state by repealing the red flag law, lowering the age to purchase rifles and allowing open carry.
State Rep. Dr. Joel Rudman, a Republican and congressional candidate who’s running to replace Matt Gaetz in Congress, has filed legislation to repeal Florida’s red flag law and make open carry legal.
Is Gallup Conducting Surveys or Publishing Gun Fiction?
Gun ownership rates haven’t changed much since the 1960s, Gallup pollsters would have you believe. Gun ownership is actually two points lower today than it was in the 60s, the polling giant claims.
According to Gallup, gun ownership data has been roughly the same for more than 60 years: 44% of Americans admit they have a gun in their home, but only 30% admit the gun is theirs and 14% say the gun isn’t theirs.
This data, minus a point or two, has been used in Gallup’s stories for years.
From an 11-year-old Gallup story titled Men, Married, Southerners Most Likely to Be Gun Owners, “an average of 30% of Americans said they personally own a gun.
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Father Forced to Shoot His Son in Self-Defense
The father of a A 33-year-old man was forced to shoot his son in self-defense after a family argument broke out and the younger man began physically attacking his parents.
Officers in Lenoir City, Tennessee, responded to the family’s home around 8:30 p.m. Dec. 10 after a neighbor reported a fight, Chief Don White told WVLT 8 News. Upon arrival, they found Isaiah Gonzalez dead inside the home.
Initial investigations revealed Gonzalez had returned home and engaged in a heated argument with his parents, reportedly over his use of drugs.
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