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Biden: Hamas Terrorists ‘Gotta Learn How to Shoot Straight’
Biden on the explosion in the hospital parking lot: “I’m not suggesting that Hamas deliberately did it … it’s that old thing, gotta learn how to shoot straight”
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— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) October 19, 2023
President Biden told reporters Wednesday that Palestinian terrorists have “gotta learn how to shoot straight” — one day after an explosion outside a hospital in the Gaza Strip.
“I’m not suggesting that Hamas deliberately did it,” the president said at Ramstein Air Base in Germany en route back to Washington after visiting Israel earlier in the day.
Gun Meme of the Day: Black Helicopters Edition
Bro, if you’ve ever bought a gun or posted about one on social media or spent time on gun-related websites (ahem) you’re on “the list” anyway. May as well protect your hearing so you can at least hear ’em coming. Get a silencer. The best time to get one was nine months ago — your wait would be over! The second best time is today. They’re at Silencer Shop!
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Gear Review: Ultradyne Launch Pad Shooting Rest
I first heard of Ultradyne when I reviewed their AR-15 iron sights, which are still the best I’ve ever come across. That sight set is an exceptionally well-made and well-designed product. Which is the same thing I can say about everything I’ve seen Ultradyne make ever since. The Ultradyne Launch Pad is no exception.
In its simplest terms, the Launch Pad is a gun rest. I’ve used some kind of shooting rest several times a week, every week, for many years.
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Why ‘Gun Absolutism’ is Counterproductive and Toxic for the Concealed Carry Movement
By Timothy Tarkelly
I bought my first pistol for concealed carry earlier this year. I’ve been around firearms my whole life and have hunting weapons and a .22 LR revolver for plinking, but it was only recently that I decided to take the next step and purchase a pistol that’s actually designed for self-defense.
As a newly-married public school teacher, I don’t have a ton of money to throw around, so I made a price-conscious, but reliable choice.
Florida Judge Gives Woman a Choice: Give Up Your Guns or Your Husband Goes to Prison
by Lee Williams
Last week, a Florida judge forced Lisa Marok to renounce her Second Amendment rights, give up her Florida Concealed Weapon or Firearm License (CWFL), and remove all firearms and every single round of ammunition from her home, even though she hadn’t been accused of a single crime.
If she failed to comply with the judge’s unconstitutional order, her husband could have served 19 months in a state prison.
Vinik: I’ve Concluded That Reasoning With ‘2A Fanatics’ is Futile
On a recent flight, I found myself seated next to a man I’ll call Rick, who was keen for conversation.
We established that we are both lawyers. Rick works for the government, and I explained that I lead a gun violence prevention organization. Rick took that as an invitation to talk about guns.
A self-described “2A [Second Amendment] fanatic” from Texas, Rick grew up with guns and today owns more than 40 firearms.
SIG SAUER Expands its Cross Hunting Rifle Line With the New Cross Magnum
SIG SAUER hit it out of the park with its bolt action CROSS hunting rifle. See our full review here and JWT’s post chronicling a year of hunting with the rifle here. Now SIG’s announced a new magnum version of the CROSS chambered in 300 Win Mag.
Here’s their press release . . .
After years of testing and feedback from the field, the new CROSS Magnum Bolt-Action Rifle is finally here.
Weapon Detection System Failed to Catch Shooter’s Gun at Texas State Fair
The annual State Fair of Texas is currently under way at Fair Park fairgrounds just east of Dallas. It’s big — as you’d expect the Texas state fair to be — with lots to see and do and the event attracts thousands every year. Saturday night was no exception as the park was packed when a shooting took place, prompting crowds to scurry.
state fair of texas shooting #dallas #statefair #dallastexas #StatefairofTexas pic.twitter.com/eKPTuqt2v3
— Ángel (@0222tx) October 15, 2023
Three people were wounded and the shooter, 22-year-old Cameron Turner was apprehended by police after fleeing the scene.
Israel Further Relaxes Restrictions Making 400,000 More People Eligible for Gun Ownership
Following the Hamas terrorist attacks on October 7, the powers that be in Israel reconsidered the advisability of their strict gun control laws and announced an easing of the restrictions over civilian gun ownership. It seems that 1300 dead bodies and a looming war was enough to finally convince them of the benefits of an armed populace.
Now Israel’s Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, has further expanded the number of people who are eligible for gun ownership.
New York Bill Would Require a Background Check Before Buying a 3D Printer
New York residents eyeing a new 3D printer may soon have to submit a criminal background check if a newly proposed state bill becomes law. The recently introduced legislation, authored by state senator Jenifer Rajkumar, aims to snub out an increasingly popular loophole where convicted felons who would otherwise be prohibited from legally buying a firearm instead simply 3D print individual components to create an untraceable “ghost gun.” If passed, New York would join a growing body of states placing restrictions on 3D printers in the name of public safety.
Gun Meme of the Day: One in the Tube Edition
Chambered or not, that is the question.
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Personal Defense Tip: Just Say No To Warning Shots
In a perfect world, everyone would know not to fire warning shots. Unfortunately, Hollywood has made them almost part of our cultural lexicon. But don’t fall for Hollywood “training” on self-defense when it comes to warning shots. Or pretty much anything else for that matter.
Why not keep the warning shot in your toolbox should you have an opportunity to employ it?
Make no mistake…discharging your firearm in a confrontation will constitute use of “deadly force” to police and prosecutors.
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Anti-Gun Democrats’ Luxury Beliefs are Getting People Killed
By Rob Morse
I confess this bothers me. So much for being an objective chronicler of the facts, but a majority of Democrat Attorneys General told the court that you need to be disarmed. Once again, they said it’s vitally important that the state disarm honest citizens who obey the law.
Let me underscore that so there’s no misunderstanding. Government elites demand the right to put you and your family at greater risk.
Franklin Armory’s G-S173 Binary Trigger and Slide for GLOCK 17 Gen3 Pistols is Go
Last year Jeremy and I got to shoot a prototype of Franklin’s G-S173 binary trigger for the GLOCK 17. A good time was had by all. It worked and worked well.
It’s been a long time since that January, 2022 range day and in the mean time, Franklin Armory’s been working on the G-S173 and perfecting it. Now, it’s ready for prime time.
Franklin Armory’s put a lot of work into refining the G-S173 since we shot that prototype.
Gear Review: Champion Workhorse Electronic Trap
Busting clays is a blast (no pun intended)! But if you’ve used one of those spring-loaded manual traps or the hand-held plastic whip things, you know the definition of frustration. Traditionally, electronic traps have been too large, heavy, and expensive for casual clay busters, but Champion’s Workhorse Electronic Trap has set out to change that.
Weighing in at only 32 pounds, the Workhorse is easy enough for one person to schlep from home to car and car to range.
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How To Custom Dye Your Polymer Gun Parts
Over the last couple years I have featured a couple of AR builds here at TTAG and elsewhere that had Russian Bakelite colored stocks and mags. Some people really loved the look of them and I have subsequently found some of my images “borrowed” and used on social media by others.
Over that time I’ve been asked just where and how I got such cool colors so, let’s get to it . .
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Why is Florida Still Enforcing Gun Control Laws That Clearly Fail the Bruen Test?
By Lee Williams
On Sept. 15 at around 10:15 p.m., Olaf Brurberg Andersen IV, was drinking Coors Light inside Pete’s Bar in Neptune Beach, Florida, when a police officer approached him.
The Neptune Beach Police officer told Andersen someone had seen a handgun in his waistband. A Florida statute still on the books prohibits carrying a concealed firearm inside a tavern. The officer escorted the 24-year-old outside the bar, read him the Miranda Warning and began a field interrogation.
Gun Meme of the Day: Vicious Streak a Mile Wide Edition
Beware the killer bunnies on this Friday the 13th.
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