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- C&H Precision Releases 2-12×24 LPVO Scopeby Daniel Y on May 7, 2024 at 5:00 pm
C&H Precision continues to expand its lineup of optics and is getting into the magnified scope game. Their new 2-12×24 LPVO is a unique optic that some might call an MPVO. And before you ask, […]
- Headstamp Publishing Launches Kickstarter for the Book “Rifles on the Danube: Hungarian AK Pattern Arms”by Vladimir Onokoy on May 7, 2024 at 3:00 pm
Headstamp Publishing has recently announced a new book called “Rifles on the Danube: Hungarian AK-Pattern Firearms”. This is the seventh book of this publisher, which specializes in producing […]
- AAC Soviet Ammo 7.62×39 Steel Case Ammo Now Shippingby Daniel Y on May 7, 2024 at 1:00 pm
Palmetto State Armory sub-company AAC is officially a player in the steel-cased ammunition game. After some previous teases at the SHOT Show, their Soviet Arms steel case 7.62×39 ammo is finally […]
- An Ode To The ERGO Gapper, The Best Cheap Upgrade For The ARby Daniel Y on May 7, 2024 at 12:00 am
I love the ERGO Gapper. It’s an ingeniously simple device that makes a huge difference in AR comfort. Please allow me to share with you the best $3 you can spend on your rifle. Reviews @ TFB: TFB […]
- POTD: French Snipers With Leupold Mark5 HDsby Eric B on May 6, 2024 at 11:30 pm
What a great Photo Of The Day! This is from the 2024 International Sniper Competition where Sgt. Paco Casas and Sgt. Benjamin Jean-Jourdaine from France fire their rifles at their assigned targets. […]
- The Rimfire Report: George Kellgren’s 22LR Scorpion – The Interatec TEC-22by Luke C. on May 6, 2024 at 11:00 pm
Hello and welcome back to another edition of The Rimfire Report! This ongoing series is entirely focused on rimfire firearms and their related fields. Last week we had a really nice discussion about […]
- Springfield Armory Gear Up Promo 2024: Get A Free 2020 Rimfire Rifleby Daniel Y on May 6, 2024 at 6:00 pm
Springfield Armory has a new Gear Up promotion for 2024. Purchasers of a Waypoint 2020 or Redline 2020 centerfire rifle can get a free Model 2020 Rimfire Target rifle. That rimfire rifle has an MSRP […]
- Heritage Badlander Now Available in 20 Gauge and .410by Matthew Moss on May 6, 2024 at 5:00 pm
Heritage Manufacturing Co. have announced additions to their Badlander side by side shotgun range. Joining their 12 gauge are new .410 and 20 gauge versions. The Badlanders have a pair of 18.5-inch […]
- TFB Weekly Web Deals 88: Deals for May 6th, 2024by Luke C. on May 6, 2024 at 3:00 pm
Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 88! We’re back with more deals on guns, gear, ammunition, and accessories from some of our most frequented online retailers like Primary Arms, Natchez Shooters […]
- The $500 Gun Collection? Best Picks for Budget Buyersby James Reeves on May 6, 2024 at 1:00 pm
Join us on TFBTV as we tackle a unique challenge: assembling a functional and reliable gun collection with just $500. In this video, we dive into the best firearms you can get on a tight budget, […]
Greg Ellifritz / Active Response Training
- The Best Tourniquets- A Research Reviewby Greg Ellifritz on May 6, 2024 at 10:40 am
Written by: Greg Ellifritz With the growing number of commercially made tourniquets, an increase in availability of medical courses focusing on gunshot wounds, a greater chance of getting caught […]
- Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 3, 2024by Greg Ellifritz on May 3, 2024 at 9:42 am
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Does Your Range Training Make Bad Shooters? Things firearms instructors should be […]
- Free Books- Part 295by Greg Ellifritz on May 2, 2024 at 1:02 pm
Amazon has a tremendous number of FREE ebooks on their website. You can find thousands of free kindle books on Amazon’s site every day. These books can be downloaded to a Kindle reader or a […]
- My Concealed Carry Failby Greg Ellifritz on May 1, 2024 at 10:08 am
Have you ever been in a public location where someone notices your “concealed” handgun and stares at it for an uncomfortably long period of time? Have you thought about how you might handle […]
- Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 26, 2024by Greg Ellifritz on April 26, 2024 at 10:34 am
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Old Age And Cunning … The most common demographic of the people reading my blog is a […]
- Bird Shot, Binder Clips, and Bullshitby Greg Ellifritz on April 25, 2024 at 10:48 am
Last Sunday I taught a shotgun class. A curious thing happened. I snapped a quick picture and shared it on Facebook the day after the class. Here’s what I posted: “A thought for […]
- 2024 Rangemaster Roundupby Greg Ellifritz on April 23, 2024 at 10:03 am
Two weeks ago, I spent three days teaching and learning at the Rangemaster Tactical Training Conference in Dallas. I’ve now taught at the last 11 Tactical conferences and my TacCon blocks are […]
- Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 19, 2024by Greg Ellifritz on April 19, 2024 at 10:11 am
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Adversarial Mindset: Understand Criminals and Their Motivations An absolutely stellar […]
- Free Books- Part 294by Greg Ellifritz on April 18, 2024 at 12:34 pm
Amazon has a tremendous number of FREE ebooks on their website. You can find thousands of free kindle books on Amazon’s site every day. These books can be downloaded to a Kindle reader or a […]
- Your Tactical Training Scenario- Tied Up During a Home Invasionby Greg Ellifritz on April 16, 2024 at 11:02 am
Written by: Greg Ellifritz Did you see the news last week about the 85-year old woman who was handcuffed to a chair during a home invasion? The woman covertly accessed a .357 magnum revolver […]
American Rifleman
- Review: Colt King Cobra .22 LR Targeton May 7, 2024 at 2:00 pm
The return of Colt’s iconic series of “snake gun” double-action revolvers to the shooting sports marketplace began in 2017 with the re-introduction of the Cobra series, but one niche that […]
- 2024 Rifle Of The Year: Springfield Model 2020 Rimfireon May 7, 2024 at 1:00 pm
American Rifleman is pleased to announce the 2024 Rifle Of The Year Award goes to Springfield Armory.
- Thompson/Center Arms Acquired By Former Owneron May 7, 2024 at 12:00 pm
Gregg Ritz, former owner of Thompson/Center Arms, reacquired the company this week, announcing "Thompson/Center Arms will continue to thrive in the years to come."
- Friends, Firearms And Freedom: New Guns & Gear 2024on May 6, 2024 at 2:00 pm
Each year, freedom-loving Americans are excited to see the firearm industry’s latest guns, optics, ammunition and accessories, and there will be no better opportunity in 2024 to do so than at the […]
- The Armed Citizen® May 6, 2024on May 6, 2024 at 1:00 pm
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
- Preview: CCI Uppercut 22 LRon May 6, 2024 at 12:00 pm
The latest advancement in rimfire ammunition comes in the form of a defensive loading from CCI and its new Uppercut line for .22 Long Rifle-chambered pistols.
- Firearm Industry Economic Impact Rises 371 Percent Since 2008on May 5, 2024 at 1:00 pm
The total economic impact of the firearm and ammunition industry in the United States increased from $19.1 billion in 2008 to $90.05 billion in 2023, marking a trending increase of 371 percent.
- Preview: Aircraft Weapons Of World War Oneon May 5, 2024 at 12:00 pm
In a rich collection of images, all organized into chapters highlighting different types of aircraft, armament and ordnance, author Tom Laemlein provides an exciting window into the infancy of aerial […]
- New For 2024: Zenith Firearms ZF-56on May 4, 2024 at 1:00 pm
Zenith Firearms is known for its G3- and MP5-style firearms, but this year, the company is taking the roller-delayed firearm concept to the next level with the ZF-56.
- Preview: SME Spot Shot WiFi Spotting Scope Cameraon May 4, 2024 at 12:00 pm
Shooting Made Easy’s (SME) Spot Shot camera is the latest incarnation in a line of devices aimed at digitizing the analog world through a simple, yet effective, enhancement designed for use on […]
Michael Seekings / Shooting Performance
- The FUNDAMENTAL Program Drillsby michael seeklander on December 2, 2021 at 9:20 pm
I get this question all the time: “Mike, I am a defensive shooter and will be practicing on an indoor range, what drills should I do in this circumstance” and I always answer that a drill is […]
- Each Day, Try to Build One Perfect Chunkby michael seeklander on February 9, 2021 at 1:38 pm
Tip #16: Each Day, Try to Build One Perfect Chunk The post Each Day, Try to Build One Perfect Chunk appeared first on Shooting-Performance.com.
- Seven Week Concealed Carry Programby michael seeklander on January 14, 2021 at 6:19 pm
This program is a simple yet highly efficient program that will help you improve your handgun shooting skills a bunch if you put the effort in. That said, one thing that you need to understand is […]
- Build it Backwardby michael seeklander on January 13, 2021 at 1:19 pm
Name your goal. Go ahead, write it down. Now write down the date you wish to reach your goal. Be realistic. Now estimate the individual steps you need to take to reach the goal, to the best of […]
- You Don’t Need a Gun for Self-Defenseby michael seeklander on January 12, 2021 at 1:14 pm
I admit the title of the article is a bit of a clickbait. If you are an avid reader of my blog, you are likely not my target audience. But I hope you share it with someone who might think that a […]
Precision Rifle Blog
- Top Rifle Gunsmiths: What the Pros Useby Cal on May 4, 2024 at 7:27 pm
In the high-stakes world of precision rifle competitions, choosing the right gunsmith can make a huge difference. Our newest article showcases the top picks among pro shooters, featuring insights […]
- Best Custom Rifle Barrel: What The Pros Useby Cal on April 20, 2024 at 7:34 pm
Behind Every Great Shooter, There's a Great Barrel: In a sport where every detail counts, choosing the right rifle barrel can make all the difference. From exclusive insights on barrel brands to […]
- Best Custom Rifle Action: What The Pros Useby Cal on April 6, 2024 at 12:01 am
When it comes to precision rifles, an action can make all the difference! Our latest blog post dives deep into the preferences of the 200 leading shooters in the PRS revealing trends, favorites, and […]
- Pre-Fit Barrels: Everything Your Gunsmith Wishes You Knewby Cal on March 30, 2024 at 4:52 pm
We’ve seen an explosion of pre-fit barrels over the past few years. But are any of the top-ranked PRS shooters using pre-fits? Are they as accurate as a barrel that is custom-chambered for your […]
- What The Pros Use: Best Rifle Chassis & Stocksby Cal on March 15, 2024 at 5:34 pm
Discover the latest trends in precision rifle chassis and stocks that the top 200 shooters in the PRS believe help them get more hits on target. This exclusive data reveals massive shifts in the […]
- What The Pros Use: Precision Rifle Calibers & Cartridgesby Cal on March 1, 2024 at 4:39 pm
Dive into the “What The Pros Use” 2024 Edition, where we uncover the latest trends in precision rifle gear among the top-ranked shooters in the Precision Rifle Series. Discover the shift in […]
- New Upgrades To The PRS Barricade Skills Stageby Cal on February 20, 2024 at 4:12 pm
Attention, precision rifle shooters! The 2024 PRS rules have just dropped, bringing with them some exciting updates to the PRS Skills Stages and the PRS barricade. Wondering what’s new? Look no […]
- Finish Out of PRB’s 100 Yard Underground Rangeby Cal on February 13, 2024 at 2:06 am
A ton of people have asked me for an update on my 100-yard underground range that I recently built. I published an article a couple of years ago that shared my plans and what I’d done so far, and I […]
- JTAC Precision Rifle Training Review + 2024 Class Datesby Cal on January 1, 2024 at 8:17 pm
Unlock the secrets of precision rifle mastery with the JTAC Advanced Training – a unique experience led by multiple Precision Rifle Series (PRS) Season Champions. This exclusive class offers […]
- 2-Time PRS Champ Shares Strategy, Practice & Shooting Tips – Austin Orgain Spotlight Part 6by Cal on December 30, 2023 at 4:15 pm
Discover a wealth of shooting tips and match strategy in this exclusive article with two-time PRS champion Austin Orgain. This invaluable content provides a rare glimpse into the mind of a top pro […]
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Grant Cunningham
- How-to: A close-to-home example of risk analysisby Grant Cunningham on May 22, 2023 at 5:06 pm
I participate in an online cooking forum. A few weeks back we had a discussion about the relative safety of brushes to clean a grill (barbecue or indoor). This might seem like a mundane topic with no […]
- Just a quick thought…by Grant Cunningham on May 15, 2023 at 4:17 pm
Planning isn’t sexy, but it’s the best way to get where you want to go. That’s why preparedness and security start with pen and paper, not guns and shooting. -=[ Grant ]=-
- A bit of shameless self-promotionby Grant Cunningham on February 13, 2023 at 6:56 pm
For a former trumpet player, I’m surprisingly reticent about blowing my own horn. Today I’ve managed to overcome that reluctance and share some videos, plus an overdue link to my latest book. […]
- Book Review — Deadly Force: Understanding Your Right to Self-Defense, 2nd edition, by Massad Ayoobby Grant Cunningham on February 6, 2023 at 12:36 pm
Some background Massad Ayoob and I go way back. We met in 1994, when my wife and I attended his Judicious Use of Lethal Force class, then known as LFI-1 (for “Lethal Force Institute”, the name of […]
- My SHOT Show 2023 reportby Grant Cunningham on January 26, 2023 at 9:07 pm
SHOT Show ’23 took place January 17th through the 20th. I attended as an exhibitor this year, helping Lubriplate officially introduce their SFL Firearm Grease and FMO Firearm Oil, two products […]
- New year, exciting new product announcement!by Grant Cunningham on January 4, 2022 at 8:16 pm
I’ve been looking forward to this day for over 15 years. I honestly have. Long-time readers of this blog already know my views on lubricants for firearms. (For those who are new, click here for […]
- Happy New Year!by Grant Cunningham on December 31, 2021 at 4:11 pm
In our society, we usually spend the eve of a new year wishing the coming annum is better than the one we leave behind. And wishing is about where it ends. Instead of the annual hopefest, how about […]
- “It seemed like a good idea at the time”by Grant Cunningham on December 27, 2021 at 6:36 pm
One day my wife and I were going through our preparedness supplies, checking expiration dates and seeing if any items needed repair or replacement. (It’s amazing how much of our back-stocked […]
- “If you can’t say anything nice…”by Grant Cunningham on December 22, 2021 at 6:11 pm
I’ve had a blog post ready to release for the past few months, and continually vacillated on whether to publish it. I finally decided not to hit the upload button. The article was about […]
- Things I’ve come to understandby Grant Cunningham on October 5, 2021 at 2:59 am
Quick reminder: If you’ve gotten this in your email, it’s because, at some time in the past, you signed up and agreed to receive updates from me. If you don’t remember who I am, or have decided […]
The Art of Manliness
- Podcast #988: Of Strength and Soul — Exploring the Philosophy of Physical Fitnesson May 6, 2024 at 2:42 pm
When you’re lifting weights, you might be thinking about setting a new PR or doing your curls for the girls. But throughout history, philosophers have thought about physical fitness on a deeper […]
- Skill of the Week: Use a Ladder Safelyon May 5, 2024 at 4:16 pm
A lot of men are digging the ladder out of the garage and doing work on the gutters, windows, and roof. It's a handy tool, but also one of the most dangerous.
- Sunday Firesides: Quit Acting in Bad Faithon May 5, 2024 at 2:03 am
Existentialist philosophers were very big on the idea of free will. They believed that while circumstances could limit your choices, there were always choices to be made. Existentialists also […]
- Odds & Ends: May 2, 2024on May 3, 2024 at 6:46 pm
Huckberry's Mother's Day Shop. Mother's Day is May 12. If you're looking for a gift for the moms in your life, check out Huckberry's special gift shop. A few standout items amongst their curated […]
- The Cheapest, Easiest, Most Ridiculously Effective Way to Eradicate Mosquitoes From Your Propertyon May 2, 2024 at 3:49 pm
Say goodbye to pesky mosquitoes with the incredible mosquito bucket. A simple and effective solution to reduce the mosquito population around your property.
- Podcast #987: The No-BS Secrets of Successon May 1, 2024 at 1:05 pm
Jim VandeHei didn't have an auspicious start in life. His high school guidance counselor told him he wasn't cut out for college, and he went on to confirm her assessment, getting a 1.4 GPA at the […]
- How to Pull Off White Jeanson April 30, 2024 at 2:17 pm
White jeans are a nice way to mix up the sartorial staple that is denim. Not everyone is a fan of white jeans on dudes, though. They don’t like how high maintenance they seem — that […]
- Podcast #986: How to Eliminate the Two Biggest Sources of Financial Stresson April 29, 2024 at 1:43 pm
There are different philosophies one can have when it comes to money. Jared Dillian's is built around eliminating as much anxiety around it as possible, so you hardly think about money at all. […]
Gun Culture
Instapundit
- I NEED A BIGGER GUN SAFE: First Look: Wilson Combat Tactical Ultralight Rifle.by Glenn Reynolds on May 7, 2024 at 8:00 pm
I NEED A BIGGER GUN SAFE: First Look: Wilson Combat Tactical Ultralight Rifle.
- C. BRADLEY THOMPSON: Who Will Defend Jonathan Yudelman?by Glenn Reynolds on May 7, 2024 at 7:34 pm
C. BRADLEY THOMPSON: Who Will Defend Jonathan Yudelman?
- READER FAVORITE: Gildan Men’s Crew T-Shirts, Multipack. #CommissionEarnedby Helen Smith on May 7, 2024 at 7:02 pm
READER FAVORITE: Gildan Men’s Crew T-Shirts, Multipack. #CommissionEarned
- HIGHER EDUCATION NEEDS REFORM, AND NOW IS THE TIME. On my Substack, the Eternally Radical Idea, todaby Greg Lukianoff on May 7, 2024 at 7:02 pm
HIGHER EDUCATION NEEDS REFORM, AND NOW IS THE TIME. On my Substack, the Eternally Radical Idea, today I survey the chaos that has embroiled college campuses across the US and beyond, doing my best to […]
- UPDATE NEWSPEAK DICTIONARIES APPROPRIATELY, COMRADES: End of an Era: Boy Scouts of America Officiallby Ed Driscoll on May 7, 2024 at 6:35 pm
UPDATE NEWSPEAK DICTIONARIES APPROPRIATELY, COMRADES: End of an Era: Boy Scouts of America Officially Changes Name to Embrace Inclusivity After 114 Years. The “woke virus” continues to spread in […]
- SCIENCE: Research shows LGBTQI+ health-related content in medical school has increased.by Glenn Reynolds on May 7, 2024 at 6:30 pm
SCIENCE: Research shows LGBTQI+ health-related content in medical school has increased.
- SIRI, WHAT IS “THE STREISAND EFFECT?” Google Banned Trump Ad Targeting Black Voters.by Ed Driscoll on May 7, 2024 at 6:22 pm
SIRI, WHAT IS “THE STREISAND EFFECT?” Google Banned Trump Ad Targeting Black Voters.
- “CONSPIRACY THEORY” NOW JUST MEANS “A LITTLE AHEAD OF THE NEWS CYCLE”: Monday’s Conspiracy Theory Abby Stephen Green on May 7, 2024 at 6:16 pm
“CONSPIRACY THEORY” NOW JUST MEANS “A LITTLE AHEAD OF THE NEWS CYCLE”: Monday’s Conspiracy Theory About Joe Biden Is Tuesday’s Fact.
- SHOCKER: Disney LIED About Star Wars. “It’s really easy to show a profit when you include revenues bby Stephen Green on May 7, 2024 at 5:50 pm
SHOCKER: Disney LIED About Star Wars. “It’s really easy to show a profit when you include revenues but conveniently leave out major expenses.” UPDATE (From Ed): One easy way for Disney to […]
- CAMPUS PROTESTERS PRETEND TO SPEAK FOR STUDENTS, BUT THEY DON’T: Poll: 81% of College Students Wantby Glenn Reynolds on May 7, 2024 at 5:48 pm
CAMPUS PROTESTERS PRETEND TO SPEAK FOR STUDENTS, BUT THEY DON’T: Poll: 81% of College Students Want Protesters Held Accountable. “A majority also said they oppose the protest tactics: 67% say […]
NRA
- Maine: Waiting Period Law May Force Kittery Trading Post Out of Stateon May 7, 2024 at 5:24 pm
Last month, after a barrage of procedural games and inaction by Governor Janet Mills, radical progressive politicians passed LD 2238, "An Act to Address Gun Violence in Maine by Requiring a Waiting […]
- The State of Crime: A Steep Decline, or Another Bidenesque Wild Story?on May 6, 2024 at 10:39 pm
In his State of the Union address this year, President Joe Biden proclaimed that “Americans deserve the freedom to be safe, and America is safer today than when I took office,” boasting that […]
- Biden Administration Sends Conflicting Signals on Exports, Seems to Favor Heavy Weaponryon May 6, 2024 at 10:27 pm
The firehose of Joe Biden’s anti-gun executive actions continued last week, as the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) at the U.S. Commerce Department issued an “interim final […]
- Iowa: Enhanced Firearm Preemption Legislation Signed by Governor Kim Reynoldson May 6, 2024 at 4:00 pm
Last week, Governor Reynolds signed House File 2556 into law which provides a much-needed enforcement mechanism to Iowa’s existing firearm preemption statute. The NRA would like to thank Governor […]
- Hawaii: Legislative Session Adjourns, Marking the Defeat of Several Anti-Gun Billson May 6, 2024 at 2:15 pm
On Friday, May 3rd, the Hawaii legislature adjourned sine die from their 2024 session. While Senate Bill 2845 passed in the final days of the legislative session and will restrict ammunition […]
- Colorado: Guns & Ammo Excise Tax Passes Senate Appropriations Committeeon May 6, 2024 at 1:43 pm
Today, the Senate Appropriations Committee passed HB 24-1349, the guns & ammo excise tax. HB 24-1349 reduces the tax from 9% down to 6.5%. The bill will now head to the Senate floor for a vote.
War On Guns
- Down for the Countby David Codrea on June 9, 2022 at 6:05 pm
What are people still doing coming here? And no, I don't see the majority coming from links at the new site.Go HERE.
- Success of Sortsby David Codrea on May 6, 2022 at 4:39 pm
It's not pretty. It's not sophisticated. There's plenty of room for improvement and helpful features.But by God, after several days of inventing new cuss words and letting my inner ADD make me no fun […]
- 'I Find Myself to be Exorbitantly Superannuated for This Feculence'by David Codrea on May 5, 2022 at 4:05 pm
Trying to set up the new site has been an exercise in pure frustration. It sure adds a whole new dimension to "A man's gotta know his limitations."Nothing about it is intuitive. You'd think if you […]
- Blog Update Sitrepby David Codrea on May 3, 2022 at 3:38 pm
I'm workin' on it. I should be able to do a test post at the new place by the end of the week.It's been nice having less hectic days at the keyboard, especially with Spring yard work demands, but I […]
- ‘Be a Victim’ is No Way to Run the Republicby David Codrea on May 2, 2022 at 9:40 pm
No doubt, there are reasons why citizens should think twice about confronting those committing criminal acts, but prominent among those is that the same “law” that fails to “secure the […]
- Silence from Black Leaders on Biden ATF Nomination is Deafeningby David Codrea on April 30, 2022 at 3:23 pm
You’d think with all their talk about “equity,” more angrily outspoken members of the Congressional Black Caucus, representatives like Maxine Waters and Sheila Jackson Lee, would be demanding […]
- Armed American Radio Reduxby David Codrea on April 30, 2022 at 3:04 pm
David Codrea explores Ukraine disarming citizens for weapons storage? WAT? [Listen]Thursday's Hour 2 program, where we discussed the (thus far unreported by anyone else) Ukraine gun storage order...
- Donald Trump Jr’s 2A Task Force Needs Closer Scrutiny by Gun Ownersby David Codrea on April 29, 2022 at 2:01 pm
Fleshing out the details of the “group,” its organization and specific efforts it intends to make is important because getting visitors to register and donate seems to be the purpose of the 2A […]
- I'll Be On Hour 2by David Codrea on April 28, 2022 at 7:57 pm
TODAY on #AAR Hour 1, 4-5p ET (1-2p PT) @HT_GunWriter Lee Williams, Hour 2, 5-6p ET, (2-3p PT) @dcodrea. Good hard-hitting talk radio! Make sure to tune in or watch live at […]
- EXCLUSIVE: Ukrainian Territorial Defense Ordered to Turn in Arms 'for Storage' Purposesby David Codrea on April 26, 2022 at 4:39 pm
The disarming of citizen soldier volunteers (especially when a war is still in full swing) is a good indicator that if and when the situation in Ukraine “normalizes,” the plan is to return to […]
David Yamane / Gun Culture 2.0
- Get a FREE Signed Bookplate for Your Copy of GUN CURIOUSby David Yamane on May 4, 2024 at 12:39 pm
As we near the June 1st publication of Gun Curious, people are asking about getting signed copies. I totally get this as someone who has two bookshelves in my office dedicated to author-signed books. […]
- Read the Preface to My Book Gun Curious FREEby David Yamane on May 2, 2024 at 11:42 am
The release of my book, Gun Curious: A Liberal Professor’s Surprising Journey Inside American Gun Culture, is getting close! Today I will be visiting McFarland & Co. to watch them print the […]
- The Master Narrative of Democracy-Destroying Right-Wing Gun Culture (Part 6)by David Yamane on April 30, 2024 at 12:13 pm
This is the next edition in my repository post on what I am calling The Master Narrative of Democracy Destroying Right-Wing Gun Culture, the dominant paradigm in the interdisciplinary academic field […]
- The (No Longer) Missing Movement for Gun Control in America – Revisitedby David Yamane on April 27, 2024 at 11:44 am
I am up early this Saturday morning trying to get ahead on my “Ten Essential Observations on Guns in America” free webinar preparation. Registration for the webinar is still open, by the way, and […]
- The Master Narrative of Democracy-Destroying Right-Wing Gun Culture (Part 5)by David Yamane on April 26, 2024 at 5:43 pm
This is the next edition in my repository post on what I am calling The Master Narrative of Democracy Destroying Right-Wing Gun Culture, the dominant paradigm in the interdisciplinary academic field […]
- News Reporting or Newsadvocacy? Thoughts Inspired by The Traceby David Yamane on April 25, 2024 at 2:14 pm
It is an old idea in my field of sociology that SOCIAL CONDITIONS EXIST but SOCIAL PROBLEMS ARE DEFINED. The process of taking a social condition and getting people to recognize it as a social […]
- Does Gun Derangement Syndrome Afflict This Elite Scholar?by David Yamane on April 24, 2024 at 3:23 pm
In connection with my project of articulating The Master Narrative of Democracy-Destroying Right-Wing Gun Culture in the field of gun studies, I have been reading political scientist Alexandra […]
- The Standard Model of Explaining the Irrationality of Defensive Gun Ownershipby David Yamane on April 23, 2024 at 5:36 pm
UPDATED TO ADD: I have recently posted a draft of my paper, “Articulating The Standard Model of Explaining the Irrationality of Defensive Gun Ownership,” on the open-access site SocArXiv. I […]
- The Master Narrative of Democracy-Destroying Right-Wing Gun Culture (Part 4)by David Yamane on April 23, 2024 at 5:02 pm
This is the next edition in my repository post on what I am calling The Master Narrative of Democracy Destroying Right-Wing Gun Culture, the dominant paradigm in the interdisciplinary academic field […]
- Metzl’s “What We’ve Become” Reading Notes, Part 2by David Yamane on April 19, 2024 at 12:51 pm
This post continues what I started before with my recap of the second Light Over Heat Virtual Book Club on Jonathan Metzl’s recently published book, What We’ve Become: Living and Dying in a […]
Reason.com
- "MIT No Longer Requiring Diversity Statements from Prospective Faculty"by Eugene Volokh on May 7, 2024 at 7:59 pm
The Hill (Lexi Lonas) reports: he Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) announced Monday it no longer will require diversity statements from prospective faculty. The school said the decision […]
- Judge Allows Suit Over Alabama Abortion Travel To Go Forwardby Emma Camp on May 7, 2024 at 7:46 pm
Abortion rights groups have sued Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall after he said he would prosecute anyone who facilitates legal out-of-state abortions.
- "Indie Artist Washed Out's New Music Video Was Fully AI-Generated"by Eugene Volokh on May 7, 2024 at 6:35 pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Nb-M1GAOX8 From NBC News (Angela Yang): Washed Out's latest song, "The Hardest Part," was released Thursday, complete with a four-minute music video following a […]
- Social Security and Medicare Are Going Insolvent. Neither Biden nor Trump Has a Plan for It.by Eric Boehm on May 7, 2024 at 5:20 pm
Social Security is expected to hit insolvency in 2035, while the portion of Medicare that pays for hospital visits and other medical care will be insolvent by 2036.
- High School Student Allegedly Suspended for Saying "Illegal Alien" in Class Discussion Suesby Eugene Volokh on May 7, 2024 at 4:18 pm
You can read the just-filed Complaint in C.M. v. Davidson County Bd. of Ed.; here's my post on the incident from when it first hit the news. [* * *] The New York Post (Yaron Steinbuch) reports: A […]
- Yascha Mounk and Eboo Patel on Pluralismby Eugene Volokh on May 7, 2024 at 3:07 pm
An interesting Persuasion interview (text and audio). I expect I disagree with Patel on much, but I found his comments to be thoughtful and well expressed. One excerpt from the beginning: What's […]
- Academics Use Imaginary Data in Their Researchby Aaron Brown on May 7, 2024 at 2:45 pm
Academia values the appearance of truth over actual truth.
- Chaos in Rafahby Liz Wolfe on May 7, 2024 at 1:30 pm
Plus: Airbnb ban has predictable consequences, AI nudify app, the death of swagger, and more...
- Columbia, the Boycotting Judges, Neutrals, and Secondary Boycottsby Eugene Volokh on May 7, 2024 at 12:01 pm
The boycott of Columbia graduates by a group of judges led me to the following thoughts (adapted from a post about the 2022 boycott of Yale Law graduates, which was begun by a judge who is also one […]
- Today in Supreme Court History: May 7, 1873by Josh Blackman on May 7, 2024 at 11:00 am
5/7/1873: Chief Justice Salmon P. Chase died. One month earlier, he dissented in the Slaughter-House Cases, and was the lone dissenter in Bradwell v. Illinois.
John Lott\’s War On Guns
- Andy McCarthy: "Obama, Clinton and Biden ALL used secret, fake-name email accounts to hide their actions"by noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on September 6, 2023 at 10:27 pm
From McCarthy's piece at the New York Post:. . . This is how the Obama administration rolled.When high officials were involved in a dodgy activity they wanted to shield from public disclosure laws, […]
- Joe Biden used Pseudonym Email Address while he was Vice Presidentby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on August 18, 2023 at 7:28 pm
How Biden used personal email to share some government business with son Hunter\House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer is now pressing National Archives to release unredacted emails between […]
- Something to remember in the debate over charter schools in Montanaby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on June 16, 2023 at 7:23 am
Montana is one of the last states without charter schools, but that may be about to change. Gov. Greg Gianforte signed a pair of bills into law that establish separate and distinct charter school […]
- Failed Environmental Doomsday Predictionsby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on May 30, 2023 at 7:51 pm
2020’s Failed Climate DoomsayingAl Gore Nobel Lecture Edition Erroneous Predictions50 Years of Failed Eco-pocalyptic Predictions
- Massive errors in US Census count that helped Democratsby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on December 30, 2022 at 9:10 pm
The 2020 US Census undercounted population in six states, five of which are Republican states (Arkansas, Florida, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Texas) and one Democrat state (Illinois). The Census […]
- With all the anger over Trump's behavior on Jan 6th, 2021, here are his really reprehensible tweets that he put out that dayby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on November 20, 2022 at 6:22 am
- IRS Sent $1.3 Billion In Stimulus Checks To Locked Up Criminals, Including Murderersby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on September 1, 2022 at 1:52 pm
More than 1.1 million incarcerated criminals.~163,000 of those recipients are serving life sentences without the possibility of parole.Biden’s nearly $2 trillion stimulus bill lacked […]
- At The Federalist: Data Shows White Supremacists Are Not The Most Likely Mass Murderersby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on May 23, 2022 at 1:26 pm
I have a new op-ed at The Federalist.Democrats are lying to Americans about the most likely motivations for mass murderers and the prevalence of guns in violent crime. In his Buffalo, New York […]
- Spokesman for Russia must be getting paid a lot to say some of the things that he is claimingby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on April 9, 2022 at 1:52 am
This spokesman for Russia must be getting paid a lot to say some of the things that he is claiming. Ukraine War: Full Sky News interview with Vladimir Putin's spokesman "The hospital [that was blown […]
- Something to remember when Democrats claim racism: 13 Senate Democrats voted against Black female judge nominated by Trumpby noreply@blogger.com (John Lott) on January 29, 2022 at 6:16 am
With the new Supreme Court nomination coming soon, claims of racism are sure to be lodged against any Republican who votes against the black female that Biden has promised to nominate. From Fox […]
Firearms Policy Coalition
- FPC WIN: Pennsylvania Handgun Carry Ban Blocked in FPC Second Amendment Lawsuitby Firearms Policy Coalition on April 25, 2024 at 10:33 pm
PITTSBURGH (April 25, 2024) – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced a victory in Lara v. Evanchick following Federal District Court Judge William S. Stickman’s order enjoining the […]
- Supreme Court Takes Up FPC, FPCAF Lawsuit Challenging ATF’s “Frame or Receiver” Ruleby Firearms Policy Coalition on April 22, 2024 at 1:33 pm
WASHINGTON (April 22, 2024) – Today, the United States Supreme Court granted review in Attorney General Merrick B. Garland v. Jennifer VanDerStok, a Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) and FPC Action […]
- FPC Files Opposition to California’s Motion to Save Gun Rationing Ban During Appealby Firearms Policy Coalition on April 16, 2024 at 4:15 pm
SAN FRANCISCO (April 16, 2024) – In Firearms Policy Coalition’s (FPC) Nguyen v. Bonta lawsuit, a federal district judge recently struck down the “one-gun-per-month” law. Today, FPC announced […]
- Oregon Gun Control Measure 114 Remains Blocked in FPC-Supported Appealby Firearms Policy Foundation on April 15, 2024 at 6:26 pm
SALEM, OR (April 15, 2024) – Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced today that the Oregon Court of Appeals ruled against the State in a Friday decision, maintaining the injunction against gun […]
- FPC Sues California to Strike Down Non-Resident Firearm Carry Banby Firearms Policy Coalition on April 11, 2024 at 8:59 pm
SAN DIEGO (April 11, 2024) – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of a new lawsuit challenging California’s ban on firearm carry by non-residents. The complaint in Hoffman […]
- Ninth Circuit Issues Injunction in FPC Lawsuit Challenging California’s Fee-Shifting Law Targeting Pro-Gun Lawsuitsby Firearms Policy Coalition on April 10, 2024 at 7:42 pm
SAN FRANCISCO (April 10, 2024) – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has issued an injunction pending appeal in its FPC v. San Diego lawsuit, […]
- FPC Files Motion for Summary Judgment in Lawsuit Challenging Delaware’s Ban on Self-Built Firearms, Precursor Parts, and “3D” Filesby Firearms Policy Coalition on March 25, 2024 at 10:21 pm
WILMINGTON, Del. (March 25, 2024) – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of a motion for summary judgment in its lawsuit challenging Delaware’s confiscatory ban on all […]
- FPC and FPCAF File Appellate Response Brief in Lawsuit Challenging ATF Pistol Brace Ruleby Firearms Policy Coalition on March 22, 2024 at 9:24 pm
NEW ORLEANS (March 22, 2024) – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) and FPC Action Foundation (FPCAF) announced the filing of its response brief with the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in their […]
- FPC and FPCAF File Brief in Support of Lawsuit Challenging NYC Long Gun License Requirementsby Firearms Policy Coalition on March 21, 2024 at 4:21 pm
NEW YORK (March 21, 2024) – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) and FPC Action Foundation (FPCAF) announced the filing of an important brief with the Second Circuit Court of Appeals in support […]
- Motion for Summary Judgment Filed in FPC and FPCAF Lawsuit Challenging California’s Age-Based Firearm Purchase Banby Firearms Policy Coalition on March 18, 2024 at 3:27 pm
SAN DIEGO (March 18, 2024) – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) and FPC Action Foundation (FPCAF) announced the filing of a motion for summary judgment in their lawsuit challenging […]
The Truth About Guns
- Colorado Senate Committee Approves Gun Tax Measureby Mark Chesnut on May 7, 2024 at 7:00 pm
A slightly watered-down version of Colorado Democrats’ onerous gun tax bill was approved on Monday by the Senate Appropriations Committee. The version of HB 24-1349 passed by the committee would […]
- Canada Gun Laws Are Failing Citizens as Gun Crimes Surgeby Doug Howlett on May 7, 2024 at 5:30 pm
In Canada, despite stringent gun control measures and a recent national handgun freeze, firearm-related crime continues to surge, highlighting potential gaps in the current strategy, particularly […]
- Grandparents Charged in Accidental Killing of Grandchild Under Michigan’s Safe Storage Lawby Doug Howlett on May 7, 2024 at 3:00 pm
In a tragic incident that saw a 5-year-old Michigan boy shot dead by a young relative, the grandparents of the 5-year-old are now facing felony charges under Michigan’s new safe storage law, WZZM […]
- Savannah Vehicle Gun Storage Law Deemed Void, But City Mayor Remains Defiantby Doug Howlett on May 7, 2024 at 1:00 pm
Georgia’s Attorney General Chris Carr has declared Savannah’s new gun storage ordinance “void,” citing conflicts with state law, while Savannah’s Mayor Van Johnson remains defiant insisting […]
- Cinqo de Mayo is Done; Plinko de Mayo Lives Onby Doug Howlett on May 6, 2024 at 11:31 pm
With May the Fourth Be With You and the weekend celebrations surrounding Cinco de Mayo, the Mexican-American version of St. Patrick’s Day, in our rearview mirror, hopefully the hangovers and upset […]
- AOC Misleads (What’s New?) With Her Slanted “Facts” on Ammunitionby TTAG Contributor on May 6, 2024 at 10:00 pm
In a demonstration that America’s outdoors and recreational shooting sports pastimes still bring people together, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 615 in a bipartisan vote, sending the […]
- NC Congresswoman Calls for Criminalizing, Not Educating Gun Owners on Safe Storage Practicesby Doug Howlett on May 6, 2024 at 8:42 pm
A North Carolina congresswoman is advocating for stringent gun storage laws aiming to curb the access children have to firearms, reported Yahoo News. U.S. Rep. Deborah Ross, D-N.C., emphasized the […]
- Reagan Had it Right, Biden Not So Muchby TTAG Contributor on May 6, 2024 at 2:55 pm
President Joe Biden said it again. Given another term, he’ll do gun control. This time, he’s grotesquely dismissive of the high price of freedom that has been paid with the lives of those who […]
- North Carolina Shootout Drives The Importance of “Head on a Swivel” Homeby Jennifer Sensiba on May 6, 2024 at 1:49 pm
A recent tragedy in North Carolina shows us that no matter how prepared you think you may be for a situation, you can’t overcome the problem of action vs. reaction. But, if you are careful to not […]
- MAC 1911 JSOC 45 Review: Retro-Tactical 1911 With A Special Forces Heritageby Robert Sadowski on May 6, 2024 at 12:14 am
Back in the early 1980s and ’90s, the Joint Special Operation Command (JSOC), the Army’s SFOD-D or Special Forces Operational Detachment, Delta more commonly known as Delta Force and the Marine […]