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So…there’s a Diamondback in this pocket dump and a Menovade S.T.U.B., the latter of which is certainly a unique tanto blade. It’s the hammer I can’t stop staring at, though. Is this meant to be a statement about the fact that more people are killed by hammers annually than by rifles? Is this gun owner […]

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By Roger J. Katz Concealed handgun carry reciprocity is about to die. It’s about to die through deliberate inaction or the callous indifference of the U.S. Senate. But we have a small window of opportunity: 21 days left to achieve the goal that has eluded us for years. It seemed assured of being accomplished by the Republican-controlled 115th Congress but, […]

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This gun owner carries a CZ P07, a hammer-fired 9mm double-stack with a 3.75-inch barrel. CZ manufactures some very nice guns – I’m a big fan of their long guns – and it’s cool to see one pop up in a pocket dump. The Winkler SD2 fixed blade is of great interest. So many pocket […]

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If my house were on fire and I could only save one gun, it would be my Alamo Precision Rifles 6.5 Creedmoor. I have rifles and pistols that are worth more money than the APR, but none are worth more to me. In fact, I have a strong feeling that the guys at Alamo Precision […]

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[Ed: Nick originally wrote this less than a week after the Sandy Hook shooting, but it’s still just as relevant today.] In the wake of recent events, it’s obvious and unfortunate that the vast majority of pundits have no idea what they’re talking about when it comes to guns. Especially with a firearm like the […]

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“Whether you’re in law enforcement or a private citizen, you take a life, you’re going to go through something,” [former LEO Brian] Warner said. “We don’t do enough to combat that.” Aliza Luft agrees. She’s an assistant sociology professor at the University of California, Los Angeles who has studied war and violence in countries like […]

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Today’s pocket dump comes from Erik somewhere in the United States and includes a SIG P320 X-Carry and a RATS tourniquet. The P320 X-Carry is designed to be carry-ready out of the box and has features like a Straight X-Series trigger, X-Ray sights, and X-Series Modular Polymer grip. The flared mag well facilitates faster mag […]

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The Internet Movie Firearms Database is a great resource and a powerful tool. The brains behind IMFDB recently begun to use its accumulated data to compile a variety of fascinating facts on guns in pop culture and the results of this list — the most frequently used guns on-screen — may surprise you . . […]

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One of the review pistols I’ve been running this fall is from Devil Dog Arms. It’s proven itself to be a reliable, accurate gun (of course, I say this as a 1911 addict…hey, I’m basically an everything pew pew addict). Anyway, among the Black Friday sales you all should be aware of is this one […]

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The owner of this pocket dump goes by the screenname of Mr. Crabs and had this to say about his gear: “Here’s a layout of my day to day essentials. The only things that change are my glasses which are usually in my pack and are replaced with one of several sets of sunglasses, and […]

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Jeffrey Barrington in Texas says “Everything I keep on me when I’m off work. When I’m at work the only that Changes is I carry a Glock 17 in a safariland holster with a owb spare mag carrier same flashlight and I carry a Gerber swagger.” We see a lot of GLOCKs in pocket dumps which […]

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Here we have some of the expected items plus a suppressor. The gun is a Gen 4 GLOCK 34, a model designed for competition, and the suppressor is a SilencerCo Osprey. The GLOCK has a 5.31-inch barrel and empty weight of 23.10 ounces. Even with the inclusion of the backpack – which means this is […]

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This pocket dump comes to us from Florida and includes a customized GLOCK 43 and a ZT 0350 folding knife. There are two schools of thought on customizing carry guns. One says it’s fine and don’t worry about it while the other firmly states making significant changes from the factory features can be detrimental if […]

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This pocket dump comes from Ryan in Ohio who lists his profession as law enforcement officer. It includes a Springfield XD-S, a CRKT multi-tool, and a variety of electronics. The XD-S is a concealed carry favorite for many gun owners thanks to its slim design and reliability. What do you guys prefer for concealed carry, […]

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I really don’t care much about bump stocks. Well actually, I do and here’s why. What I really care about is the protection of constitutional liberty and the ownership of personal property. Bump stocks are just the item du jour being targeted. As many of our readers know; I own one as a range toy. […]

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A reader who goes by the handle “Mr. Crabs” sent in this pocket dump with the accompanying explanation: “Because I feel strongly that one can be absolutely dapper and well armed, there’s this combination. It’s for those times when I’m dressed above the level of uniform or “shoot-me-first” pants and a concealment shirt. I didn’t […]

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While I was at Academy Sports grabbing some ammo, I noticed the Real Avid Bore Boss hanging on the shelf. Bore cleaning ropes like Hoppe’s more famous BoreSnake are simple, quick and effective ways of cleaning your barrel. What really makes The Real Avid Bore Boss stand out is its packaging. The cleaning rope wraps […]

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Early results from the 2018 California Safety and Wellbeing Survey shows 10 percent of gun owners in the state own about half of all firearms. The majority of gun owners, about 54 percent, have one or two firearms, according to the survey. What’s more, the survey found that a quarter of respondents said they did […]

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Today’s EDC isn’t a pocket dump, it’s a carry shot. The gun owner who submitted this resides in Florida and states the pictured gun is a Wilson Combat Protector Professional, although he must have replaced the grip panels. He also has a spare magazine and a fixed blade. Who else here carries on the daily […]

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Quick show of hands…how many of you own a Ruger 10/22? Wait, maybe it’d be easier to ask how many of you don’t own a 10/22. There’s a good reason that it’s the most-owned .22LR rifle in, well, the universe. It’s simple, reliable, fun, easy to shoot, and infinitely adaptable. Ruger offers dozens of variations […]

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