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Question of the Day: More Guns, Less Crime?

Sat, 08/16/2014 - 12:00

Back in 1998, the University of Chicago Press published economist John Lott’s book More Guns, Less Crime. A lot of people bought it. Not many read it. No surprise there. Saying MGLC is a stat-heavy tome is like saying … Continue Reading

Gun Control? You Can’t Stop the Signal

Sat, 08/16/2014 - 10:00

While this website stands at the center of the fight to defend and extend Americans’ natural, civil and Constitutionally protected right to keep and bear arms, we know full well just how easy it is to subvert any and all … Continue Reading

Quote of the Day: Conflict Resolution Edition

Sat, 08/16/2014 - 08:00

“The killing of Mr Brown did not happen because America’s citizens or its police are too lightly armed, or too reluctant to believe they have a legitimate right to shoot someone in a disagreement. It happened because America’s citizens and … Continue Reading

Ares Armor Wins Round One in Battle With ATF Over 80% Lower Sales Records

Fri, 08/15/2014 - 20:00

If you’ll remember, despite a restraining order to prevent it, the ATF executed a search warrant on San Diego gun parts retailer Ares Armor in March during which their computers and sales records were seized. What chapped the ATF’s hide … Continue Reading

Open Carry Texas Plans 5th Ward March…Then Cancels

Fri, 08/15/2014 - 19:00

Open Carry Texas has gotten mixed reviews at TTAG. I’m not opposed to open carry as a political statement per se, just OCing like a d!ckhead. That expectation of not dressing and acting like a D-bag extends to more … Continue Reading

Weekend Photo Caption Contest

Fri, 08/15/2014 - 18:00

Disabled Marine Denied Admission to Six Flags Great Adventure

Fri, 08/15/2014 - 17:00

“I thought it was great, I loved it. The shirts fit my personality perfectly. They’re military and they’re patriotic. That’s my thing. I wore them to all over the place, to my kids’ baseball games – everywhere. And I got … Continue Reading

New York City Paying $12.7m to Unaccountable Felons to Curb “Gun Violence”

Fri, 08/15/2014 - 16:00

“The recent spate of gun violence illustrates the need for programs such as the City Council’s cure violence initiative,” Councilwoman Debi Rose (D-North Shore) said in a press release celebrating New York City’s forthcoming $12.7m payout to most favored felons … Continue Reading

ShootingTheBull410 9mm AmmoQuest: CorBon DPX 95gr

Fri, 08/15/2014 - 15:00

In the never-ending 9mm Ammo Quest for the best pocket pistol load, TTAG published my test of CorBon DPX 115-grain, and it was really an excellent performer. But it also triggered quite a few requests, all along the lines

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Incendiary Image of the Day: Too Soon? Edition

Fri, 08/15/2014 - 14:00

God bless the Gun Owners of America. Where the National Rifle Association considers the Brady Bill – mandating an FBI background check for the purchase of any firearm from a federal firearm licensee – above political reproach, the GOA is … Continue Reading

Open Carry at Meteor Crater – Know the Law

Fri, 08/15/2014 - 13:00

I was on a mission of mercy. A close friend needed a lady friend and her goods to be transported cross country. I found myself hauling a good-sized trailer on I-40, looking for a gas station with easy in and … Continue Reading

Question of the Day: Is This the Best NRA Ad Ever?

Fri, 08/15/2014 - 12:00

I gave the NRA you-know-what for choosing Chuck Norris to lead its “Trigger the Vote” campaign. If you’ve read any of Mr. Norris’ essays at ammoland.com or elsewhere, you’ll know that the diminutive actor’s politics are to moderates what … Continue Reading

Torture Test: ShootingSight TAV-D Tavor Trigger

Fri, 08/15/2014 - 11:00

ShootingSight isn’t quite the brand name that Timney and Geissele are. As such, all of the positive reviews of its TAV-D Tavor trigger pack — like mine from a couple weeks ago — are great, but there have still been … Continue Reading

Gun Hero of the Day: Milwaukee Sheriff David Clarke Jr.

Fri, 08/15/2014 - 10:00

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFnUAbNYkfc

My name is Robert Farago and I am a gun rights extremist. I reckon there shouldn’t be ANY laws restricting the right to keep and bear arms. No background checks, no concealed carry licenses, no government infringement whatsoever. In … Continue Reading

Quote of the Day: Quit Whining About Police Militarization Edition

Fri, 08/15/2014 - 09:00

“As the widow of a LEO killed in the line of duty, incidents like these riots are the very reason I will always support better equipment and more training forever and ever, Amen. Praying fervently that all officers involved make … Continue Reading

BREAKING: Ferguson Police Name Officer Who Shot and Killed Michael Brown

Fri, 08/15/2014 - 08:47
The Ferguson, Missouri police department have named the officer who shot and killed unarmed black teen Michael Brown [above], setting off days of looting and rioting. Ferguson Police Chief Tom Jackson gave a timeline for the shooting, then named the Officer who …
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BREAKING: Ferguson, Missouri Police About to ID Officer Who Shot Unarmed Black Teen, Sparking Riots

Fri, 08/15/2014 - 07:41
Ferguson, Missouri police have announced that they are about to name the officer who shot and killed an unarmed black teen, sparking looting and rioting. The move comes five days after a “hacktivist” group published a name on its Twitter account (since suspended), …
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Self Defense Tip: Store Your Gun Information on Paper

Thu, 08/14/2014 - 20:00
Dating your roommate’s ex isn’t a recipe for domestic bliss. When that kind of love triangle developed at the University of Florida a couple of years ago, Pedro Bravo decided the cure for his achy breaky heart was to get …
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LA Melts Down 5000 Firarms to Build Roads

Thu, 08/14/2014 - 19:00
    The next time you’re stuck in traffic on an LA freeway, think for a moment about what’s underneath you. That concrete you’re not rolling on could be supported by the remnants of confiscated and turned-in boomsticks. “Nearly 5,000 …
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This Is Why You Home Carry

Thu, 08/14/2014 - 18:00
“What if I had a gun, I mean, who knows?” That’s the rhetorical question asked by a Pittsburgh woman whose home was invaded by two yoots Sunday morning. A home that recently had a new security system with cameras installed. …
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