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We’ll do our best to contain our glee, but we have German blood in our veins and schadenfreude is very a real thing. We apologize in advance. All of that said, Dicks Sporting Goods today reported a larger-than-expected drop in same store sales and their stock has taken a dive as a result. What’s more, analysts […]

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Florida’s primary elections were held today and the results — some surprising — have significant potential impacts for gun owners. So let’s look at the results. First, lets looks at the Republican side. Ron DeSantis winning the nomination for governor is a big win for Florida gun owners. He has the congressional background and pedigree to […]

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When he’s not on the job, Deangelo Jeremitrius Vickers, who works in public safety, packs a Taurus PT-111 G2 Millennium in a an OWB hybrid holster.  

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I read the comments of my articles when I either want to know what my readers want to see in future pieces or just to get the occasional laugh. We have some very knowledgable readers here whose comments I really enjoy. One of those is ‘Dyspeptic Gunsmith’ and his accurate pronouncements on various gun-related topics […]

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Mark lives Georgia where it can be plenty steamy this time of year. So he totes a pocketable pistol, a reliable blade (or two) and the means to ensure fresh breath at all times. What else is really necessary?

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Tomorrow is primary election day in Florida. This past Legislative session, the majority of the Florida Republican party sided with gun-grabbers and pushed SB 7026 through into law. The post-Parkland bill will strip Floridians between eighteen to twenty-one years of age of their Second Amendment rights, impose a mandatory waiting period on long gun purchases, and […]

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Details are still emerging from this afternoon’s mass shooting at a Jacksonville, Florida video game tournament. The event took place at an area called the Jacksonville Landing, a waterfront venue for all types of public events such as concerts, festivals, etc. As is the case in well over 90% of mass shootings, the Jacksonville Landing […]

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My state of birth is Washington State. I was fortunate to grow up in a state with stunning mountains, plentiful pine trees, and more sunshine than one might expect. When I started shooting and hunting I discovered something else: Washington State had darn good laws relating to gun rights and awesome hunting opportunities. Fast forward […]

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I wasn’t sure what to make of the Buffalo Bore .380 ACP +P 100gr Hardcast Flat Nose when I first got my hands on it. I’ve done a large amount of shooting with lead bullets in .38 Special, .45 ACP, and .45 Colt, but never in something like this in .380. I didn’t quite understand […]

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BoatGuyWd from South Carolina keeps his options open where self defense is concerned. In addition to the Walther Creed concealed carry pistol he packs, he also keeps what looks like mace or pepper spray on his key chain. Not a bad idea. Agree?

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In Colorado this week, a Denver-bound Greyhound bus was boarded by 47-year-old Edmundo Arellanes-Audelo, a Mexican national. After threatening the passengers with a knife, the man turned his attention to the driver. The attacker grabbed the wheel, causing the bus to veer into a guard rail. The man has been caught, thanks to a passerby who […]

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Walmart is cutting their prices on firearms all across the country and placing them on clearance. Weatherby Vanguards Rifles are going for $249.00. Ruger Mini-14s are priced at $399.00. You can get a Savage Axis rifles with scope for $199.00. The Ruger 10/22 Takedowns are priced low at an incredible $124.00, and there are more […]

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This is what a South African blogger carries in what he calls “low risk areas.” From what we read, those are getting fewer and father between. Stay safe down there.

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Marcus Warren says he carries only the best. For him, that’s a highly concealable SIG SAUER P365 and a Benchmade blade. What’s your best?

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In a first for our pocket dump series, Jesse Callahan of Asheville, North Carolina packs a LifeCard .22LR credit-card-sized foldable pistol. It’s just about the ultimate in down low everyday carry.

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Jeff Cooper’s credited with saying that the first rule of gunfighting is to have a gun. And you’ve probably read a thousand times that the best carry gun is the one you have with you. Or something trite like that. One of the best features of North American Arms’ little mini revolvers is they remove […]

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An AR-15 was stolen from unmarked police car. Teen who posed with it on Instagram is now charged. Police work is so much easier when the criminal self-identify . . . Moses Clay, 17, was arrested after police say he stole the weapon and gear and posed with it on Instagram. The deputy noticed the […]

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Everydaycooling totes a pistol that’s bigger than most EDC guns, STI’s excellent DVC Limited 2011 double stack. That’s a lot of gun to carry (let alone conceal) on your waist all day, but if you can do it, more power to you. And that is a lot of power.

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Last year, I wrote about growing up with the single-shot rifle, hunting around the world, and the commissioning of The Last Rifle I’ll Ever Need. John Stewart at Kiote Rifles took on the project, and shipped it to me earlier this summer. Since then, I’ve gotten to pull it apart, wipe the drool from it, […]

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Tyler calls these his high quality tactical friends. Neither the Wilson Combat Beretta 92 or the Olamic knife is inexpensive, but both are exceptional tools. Worth every penny to someone who appreciates and can afford them. What’s your favorite EDC item?

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