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- Heritage Manufacturing Range Side 410 Bore Lever Gunsby Hrachya H on May 10, 2024 at 5:00 pm
Heritage Manufacturing are expanding their line of lever action firearms with the introduction of the Range Side series. These new lever guns are chambered in 410 Bore which should mean they are […]
- Wilson Combat Tactical Ultralight: An Airweight ARby Zac K on May 10, 2024 at 3:00 pm
The new Wilson Combat Tactical Ultralight series offers featherweight firepower that's built for quick handling in tight situations. The post Wilson Combat Tactical Ultralight: An Airweight AR […]
- What’s Old Is New: Cimarron Walker 1847 Company A Reproductionsby Zac K on May 10, 2024 at 1:00 pm
Cimarron brings out a new cap-and-ball Walker replica, made to look like the original Texas Rangers' production run from 1847. The post What’s Old Is New: Cimarron Walker 1847 Company A […]
- TFB Review: INTEGRIX IX8 1-8X28 LPVOby Patrik O on May 10, 2024 at 12:00 am
A while back, Leapers reached out to the crew at The Firearm Blog and asked if anybody would be interested in reviewing one of their new 1-8 LPVOs. I was particularly intrigued by this, as I was not […]
- POTD: Cabot Guns “The Grail Guardian” Pistolby Hrachya H on May 9, 2024 at 11:30 pm
For today’s Photo Of The Day, we have pictures of the latest Cabot Guns project – The Grail Guardian pistol. This 1911-style pistol is engraved with King Arthur and the Holy Grail motifs. The […]
- Concealed Carry Corner: Accessory Guide For Summer Carryby Matt E on May 9, 2024 at 11:00 pm
Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about how to carry a concealed firearm no matter what. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link […]
- SIG Sauer Updates Kilo-10K ABS HD Binoculars , Now Gen II, Less Blueby Daniel Y on May 9, 2024 at 6:00 pm
SIG Sauer has an updated version of the Kilo-10K ABS HD binoculars. The new Gen II model has improved color and light transmission. Let’s take a look at what else has changed. Sig Sauer @ TFB: […]
- Springfield Unveils 2020 Rimfire Target in New Coyote & OD Green Stocksby Adam Scepaniak on May 9, 2024 at 5:00 pm
Spring has sprung which allows for much more time outdoors shooting, hunting, and playing with new firearms. If you are like our very own Luke Cuenco, and love yourself a good rimfire firearm, then […]
- Buy Teddy Roosevelt’s Big-Bore Hawken Rifle at RIA’s Premier Auctionby Zac K on May 9, 2024 at 3:00 pm
Here's your chance to buy an impressive buffalo hunting rifle that was owned by Teddy Roosevelt, and possibly Kit Carson before that. The post Buy Teddy Roosevelt’s Big-Bore Hawken Rifle at RIA’s […]
- TFB Behind The Gun Podcast #115: Full Spectrum Warrior Training w/ Rich Grahamby Luke C. on May 9, 2024 at 1:00 pm
I’ve had the opportunity to train with a lot of people over the years but one of my more recent learning experiences brought me to a Safariland event with the training outfit, Full Spectrum […]
Greg Ellifritz / Active Response Training
- Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 10, 2024by Greg Ellifritz on May 10, 2024 at 10:15 am
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Thoughts on Open Carry Even though I’m generally not a big fan of open carry in an […]
- Emergency Management of Severe Bleeding in Dogsby Greg Ellifritz on May 8, 2024 at 11:00 am
This is a guest article from Dr. Lauren Pugliese. Lauren is a DVM and board-certified small animal veterinary surgeon. After her wildly successful pet first aid classes at the Lone Star Medics […]
- 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 […]
American Rifleman
- The Armed Citizen® May 10, 2024on May 10, 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.
- Gun Of The Week: Ruger Super Wrangleron May 10, 2024 at 12:00 pm
Ruger's Super Wrangler, a spinoff of the Single-Six revolver, takes what made the original Wrangler fun and exciting and cranks it up a notch with a convertibility feature for .22 WMR.
- Preview: Mastermind Tactics Appendix Carry Pillowon May 10, 2024 at 12:00 pm
The Appendix Carry Pillow from Mastermind Tactics is a DIY upgrade for any Kydex AIWB holster.
- Range Tested: EAA Girsan MC9 Disruptoron May 9, 2024 at 2:00 pm
While European American Armory Corp. is known for its affordable handguns, the MC9 Disruptor has been designed to provide as many features as possible at an incredibly affordable price.
- Review: Fletcher Rifle Works 11/22 Action & Manticore X Upgradeon May 9, 2024 at 1:00 pm
This lightweight carbine, blending a custom Fletcher Rifle Works 11/22 receiver and a Manticore X lower housing, provides a do-it-all platform with a host of welcome upgrades.
- Outdoor Channel Celebrates Its 30th Anniversaryon May 9, 2024 at 12:00 pm
From humble beginnings in the early 1990s to a television powerhouse today, Outdoor Channel has continuously evolved, bringing the best in hunting, shooting, fishing and adventure into viewers’ […]
- I Have This Old Gun: Whitworth Rifleon May 8, 2024 at 1:00 pm
Sir Joseph Whitworth, an engineer tasked with solving production problems related to the Pattern 1853 Enfield, elected to create an entirely new rifle musket. His Whitworth rifle, while never […]
- New For 2024: Cimarron Firearms 1847 Walker Company Aon May 8, 2024 at 12:00 pm
Colt's Walker revolver is one of the most legendary firearms ever made, and Cimarron Firearms is honoring the original manufacturing run with a faithful reproduction of the Company A revolvers made […]
- 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.
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 […]
Ruger Firearms
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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 #989: How to Get Better at Anythingon May 8, 2024 at 2:10 pm
Life revolves around learning—in school, at our jobs, even in the things we do for fun. But we often don't progress in any of these areas at the rate we'd like. Consequently, and unfortunately, we […]
- 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 […]
Gun Culture
Instapundit
- HEALTH: For Older Adults, Breaking a Hip Can Be Deadlier Than Cancer.by Glenn Reynolds on May 10, 2024 at 9:00 pm
HEALTH: For Older Adults, Breaking a Hip Can Be Deadlier Than Cancer.
- DON’T MESS WITH TEXAS: Paxton Sues NGO For Aiding Illegal Alien Invasion. “Texas Attorney General Keby Stephen Green on May 10, 2024 at 8:53 pm
DON’T MESS WITH TEXAS: Paxton Sues NGO For Aiding Illegal Alien Invasion. “Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton took time out from his busy schedule of suing the Biden Administration to sue an NGO […]
- MOST HILL AIDES BACK TERM LIMITS: Are you as shocked as I am by this?by Mark Tapscott on May 10, 2024 at 8:50 pm
MOST HILL AIDES BACK TERM LIMITS: Are you as shocked as I am by this?
- FLORIDA MAN FRIDAY [VIP]: He Bit Off More Cop Than He Could Chew. “It’s time for your much-needed brby Stephen Green on May 10, 2024 at 8:22 pm
FLORIDA MAN FRIDAY [VIP]: He Bit Off More Cop Than He Could Chew. “It’s time for your much-needed break from the serious news and this week we have Florida Man’s Hannibal Lecter impersonation, […]
- I WONDER IF THEY’LL HAVE TO FAKE UP PHOTOS FOR THIS ONE? FBI probes whether Iran envoy Malley commiby Glenn Reynolds on May 10, 2024 at 8:15 pm
I WONDER IF THEY’LL HAVE TO FAKE UP PHOTOS FOR THIS ONE? FBI probes whether Iran envoy Malley committed crimes in handling of classified info. Related: The Scandal of Robert Malley: It’s not that […]
- NEO: Biden’s betrayal: “But for Michigan?” I have long said that although it’s very clear tby Ed Driscoll on May 10, 2024 at 8:14 pm
NEO: Biden’s betrayal: “But for Michigan?” I have long said that although it’s very clear that Joe Biden is very cognitively challenged compared to just a few years ago, he still has plenty […]
- CHANGE: Murder Rate Down in 2024, Including In Florida After Enacting Permitless Carry.by Glenn Reynolds on May 10, 2024 at 8:00 pm
CHANGE: Murder Rate Down in 2024, Including In Florida After Enacting Permitless Carry.
- SO EGREGIOUS EVEN MARK ZUCKERBERG (BRIEFLY) TRIED TO RESIST: We’re Only Just Beginning to Understandby Stephen Green on May 10, 2024 at 7:21 pm
SO EGREGIOUS EVEN MARK ZUCKERBERG (BRIEFLY) TRIED TO RESIST: We’re Only Just Beginning to Understand the Extent of Biden’s Censorship Regime.
- READER FAVORITE: DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless Drill and Impact Driver. #CommissionEarnedby Helen Smith on May 10, 2024 at 7:02 pm
READER FAVORITE: DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless Drill and Impact Driver. #CommissionEarned
- HIGHER EDUCATION: Ohio State Alum Gives Worst Commencement Speech Ever While High On Ayahuasca, Promby Stephen Green on May 10, 2024 at 6:50 pm
HIGHER EDUCATION: Ohio State Alum Gives Worst Commencement Speech Ever While High On Ayahuasca, Prompting Sing-Along.
NRA
- Connecticut: Legislature Adjourns Sine Die from 2024 Sessionon May 9, 2024 at 6:35 pm
On Wednesday, the Connecticut General Assembly adjourned sine die from the 2024 regular session. Gun owners can now take a deep breath and a sigh of relief as the relentless attack on our Second […]
- Louisiana: Pro-Second Amendment Legislation Headed to Governor Landryon May 9, 2024 at 4:45 pm
This week, SB 152, SB 194, and SB 214 received final passage in the House and will soon be presented to Governor Jeff Landry for his signature. These bills show the Louisiana Legislature's […]
- Minnesota: Senate Vote on Trigger Ban Bill TODAY!on May 9, 2024 at 3:20 pm
Today, House File 2609, which bans certain firearm triggers, will be voted on by all members of the Senate.
- South Carolina: Legislature Adjourns Sine Die from 2024 Sessionon May 9, 2024 at 2:21 pm
Today, May 9th, the Legislature adjourned sine die from its 2024 legislative session. During this eventful session, lawmakers, led by State Representative Bobby J. Cox, passed NRA-backed […]
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
- A SWAT Team Blew Up This Innocent Couple's Home and Left Them With the Bill. Was That Constitutional?by Billy Binion on May 10, 2024 at 8:41 pm
Mollie and Michael Slaybaugh are reportedly out over $70,000. The government says it is immune.
- The Details of Stormy Daniels' Story About Sex With Trump Are Legally Irrelevantby Jacob Sullum on May 10, 2024 at 8:10 pm
Under the prosecution's theory, Trump would be guilty of falsifying business records even if Daniels made the whole thing up.
- Tennessee Appeals Court Rules Against Wildlife Agents Who Planted Cameras on Private Landby Joe Lancaster on May 10, 2024 at 7:37 pm
The three-judge panel concluded unanimously that while the state law at issue is constitutional, the wildlife agents' application of it was not.
- D.C. Circuit Denies Stephen Bannon's Appeal of Contempt of Congress Convictionby Jonathan H. Adler on May 10, 2024 at 7:33 pm
A unanimous panel finds Bannon's arguments foreclosed by controlling precedent.
- Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Court Decisionsby John Ross on May 10, 2024 at 7:30 pm
Firearm privacy, trial transcripts, and a Good Samaritan.
- Nearly Half of All Masters Degrees Aren't Worth Gettingby Emma Camp on May 10, 2024 at 7:23 pm
According to new research, 23 percent of bachelor's degree programs and 43 percent of master's degree programs have a negative ROI.
- Justice Kavanaugh Tells Fifth Circuit that "Shadow Docket" Places Pressure on Supreme Courtby Jonathan H. Adler on May 10, 2024 at 7:18 pm
Some interesting comments at the Fifth Circuit Judicial Conference
- District Court Dismisses Genesis B. Kids Climate Suit Against the EPAby Jonathan H. Adler on May 10, 2024 at 4:30 pm
The district court recognizes that the plaintiffs lack standing, but grants them leave to amend.
- "Have You Ever Considered That Your Presence Poses a Risk to Other Participants and the Public?"by Eugene Volokh on May 10, 2024 at 4:12 pm
A question a Polish journalist asked an Israeli contestant (Eden Golan) in the Eurovision Song Contest.
- Marco Rubio Used To Know How Tariffs Work. What Happened?by Eric Boehm on May 10, 2024 at 3:45 pm
The economics of tariffs have not changed in the past eight years. Marco Rubio has.
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
- Gun Review: The S&W M&P Metal Performance Center SPECby Michael Irwin Collins on May 10, 2024 at 9:00 pm
Polymer frame striker-fired handguns are affordable, lightweight and reliable in most models. But striker-fired guns don’t have to be made of affordable polymer at all times. There is room for […]
- Firearms Industry Surpasses $17 Billion in Pittman-Robertson Excise Tax Contributions to Conservationby TTAG Contributor on May 10, 2024 at 7:01 pm
Firearms and ammunition manufacturers have topped $17 billion in excise tax contributions to the Wildlife Restoration Trust Fund since its inception in 1937, the NSSF reported. When adjusted for […]
- Doctors Citing Fake Mass-Shooting Data to Justify Questioning Patients About Gunsby Lee Williams on May 10, 2024 at 5:00 pm
Fake mass-shooting data has infected the medical community for awhile now, and the infection is spreading. As soon as one anti-gun doctor publishes flawed research, another like-minded physician will […]
- The Bladeless Swiss Army Non-Knife Shows Us The Future of Gun Controlby Jennifer Sensiba on May 10, 2024 at 3:00 pm
When someone calls for “common sense” or “reasonable” gun control laws, the counter-argument is usually that such “reasonable” laws won’t remain reasonable. The “common sense, […]
- Famed Trading Post May Leave Maine if Waiting Period Law Goes in Effectby Doug Howlett on May 10, 2024 at 1:03 pm
Kittery Trading Post, a prominent outdoor retailer and gun shop in southern Maine, has announced plans to move its gun operations to New Hampshire in response to a new Maine law imposing a 72-hour […]
- Maine: Anti-Gun Lawmakers To Make Last-Ditch Effort To Save AWBby Mark Chesnut on May 9, 2024 at 9:00 pm
Maine gun owners aren’t out of the woods yet concerning the proposed “assault weapons” ban pushed by anti-gun Democrat lawmakers this session. While Gov. Janet Mills vetoed LD 2086 back on […]
- Senator Seeks to Remove Suppressors from NFA Regulationby TTAG Contributor on May 9, 2024 at 7:00 pm
In a move lauded by Second Amendment supporters, Rep. Bob Good (R-VA) is poised to introduce legislation that would remove gun silencers from federal regulation, a significant shift in firearm […]
- Crying Wolf: Criminals Claim Self-Defense, Too, But Cops, Prosecutors Not Buying Itby Doug Howlett on May 9, 2024 at 5:00 pm
While self-defense is a justifiable claim when a person is forced to literally protect themselves or others from imminent death or serious bodily harm from the hand of another, a person can’t just […]
- Colorado AWB Dead—For Nowby Mark Chesnut on May 9, 2024 at 3:00 pm
After being besieged by a number of anti-gun bills during this legislative session, Colorado gun owners have a big victory to claim for the Second Amendment. The Senate State, Veterans and Military […]
- Murder Rate Down in 2024, Including In Florida After Enacting Permitless Carryby John Boch on May 9, 2024 at 1:00 pm
Remember back in the 1980s when gun control groups screeched that Florida would turn into the “Gunshine” state when the Sunshine State passed concealed carry? Many no doubt won’t as they are […]