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A Ruger recall

Ruger is recalling some of its SR-556VT rifles for a disconnector that was incorrectly heat treated.  They say that this can lead to the rifle…

April 1, 2014February 15, 2021
Guns

Add a laser to your EOtech sight

(Found on Facebook) If you have a 512 or a 522 EOtech, by summer you’re going to be able to add a laser to it…

January 22, 2014February 15, 2021
Guns

Uncle says Sebastian says

(Via Say Uncle) That Joshua says there may be some gun registry-ing in our future.  It seems that language that has been routinely included in…

January 21, 2014February 13, 2021
Guns

Life in the firearms industry

(Via Frugal Squirrels) A sordid tale of a small successful company that is bought by a big successful company.  Personal experience tells me this goes…

January 20, 2014February 15, 2021
Guns

#winning

After ruling Chicago’s ban on firearm sales a breach of constitutional rights earlier this month, a federal judge is giving the city 180 days to…

January 19, 2014February 15, 2021
Guns

Where’s the fun in that?

For a piddly ten grand, you to can be Mr. Bad Ass Sniper Guy–at least out to 500 yards. This technology turns even a neophyte…

January 10, 2014February 13, 2021
Guns

In other news, water is wet

It isn’t like we haven’t been saying this for years, but perhaps this time someone will listen: Gun Control Laws Do Not Reduce Violent Crime…

January 7, 2014February 15, 2021
Economics Guns

Aaaaand…they’re gone.

As good as their word, Magpul Industries is bailing out of Colorado for Texas and Wyoming.  Colorado is going to take an $85 million dollar…

January 3, 2014February 15, 2021
Guns

Nancy Pelosi just ruined a pair of undies

(Via the Email List with No Name) It’s evil, it’s black and it’s magazine fed.  Best of all it looks like an AR.  Now all…

December 14, 2013February 13, 2021
Guns

And once again, “the question”

So we have another spree killer (fortunately an incompetent one this time) who decides to go to a gun free zone in a state that…

December 14, 2013February 15, 2021
Guns

Armed self defense–you don’t automatically win

One of the things that those of us who go armed probably don’t like to think about is what would happen if it all goes…

December 5, 2013February 15, 2021
Guns

More, more on the Springfield XD-S recall

Guns.com has an update on the Springfield XD-S recall, with someinteresting information and speculation of just what is going on inside your gun.  If you’ve…

October 8, 2013February 15, 2021
Guns

Facebook can be said to be full of drek and nonsense

But occasionally, it will come up with something of genius.  It stands to reason this would come from one Michael Z. Williamson, who is one…

September 22, 2013February 15, 2021
Guns

Well, if you’re a gun blogger, you gotta

There is some sort of Internet law that demands that we gun bloggers pontificate on the latest mass murderer who chose a gun as his…

September 19, 2013February 13, 2021
Guns

Get your gun owner on

The NSSF has downloadable cards/fliers/smallish posters that you can use to show folks why you’re proud to be a gun owner.  Guerilla marketing, anyone?

September 3, 2013February 15, 2021
Guns

Why do you need a gun in a park?

(Via the Drudge Report) Oh heck, I don’t know…maybe to protect yourself from being gang-raped? A local council-leech puts it better: “The new criminal we’re seeing, they’re bold, they’re brazen, and…

August 31, 2013February 13, 2021
Guns

Gee, why wouldn’t you stay where they don’t want you?

Kahr Arms is bailing out of New York. ‘‘We’re looking for a more friendly environment for our business,’’ said Frank Harris, Kahr’s vice president for…

August 10, 2013February 15, 2021
Guns

Yeah baby!

I’m probably the last person to blog this, but yesterday evening Gov. McCrory signed HB 937 into law, bringing the North Carolina concealed carry statute…

July 31, 2013February 13, 2021
Guns

Victory is within sight

Earlier today the North Carolina legislature passed HB 937, a gun bill that repeals prohibitions against carry in restaurants serving alcohol, state parking lots, venues…

July 24, 2013February 13, 2021
Guns

Why would you walk away from training you had paid for?

Oh, because the instructor is unsafe?  That ought to be enough, don’t you think? Sean Sorrentino, the proprietor an An NC Gun Blog, has his…

June 5, 2013February 13, 2021
Guns

Really? Are you sure?

Acknowledging that the train has left the station, Homeland Security Theater has warned“…it could be “impossible” to stop 3D-printed guns from being made…”.  Dire warnings…

May 24, 2013February 13, 2021
Guns

Behind the curve a bit, aren’t we?

(Via Frugal Squirrels) Gun grabbers get their panties in a wad (again) because a guy posts pictures of gunz on teh Intertubz! They call it…wait…

May 11, 2013February 15, 2021
Guns

45 Things Brigid Has Learned From the Shooting Sports

Smart lady.  Go pick up a thing or two.

April 7, 2013February 15, 2021
Guns

Gun control makes for some strange bedfellows

The NRA and the ACLU working together?  Isn’t this one of the signs of the Apocalypse?

April 7, 2013February 15, 2021
Guns Statists Gonna State

Well, not much to say here

(Via the Drudge Report) Except “Game over, man, game over.” ATF wants a new database toy. The document says that the system will be utilized…

April 7, 2013February 13, 2021
Guns Statists Gonna State

Wow, Connecticut has “strict new gun laws”

None of which would have prevented the Newtown shootings. Gun Control–it’s what you do instead of something useful.

April 2, 2013February 13, 2021
Guns

That’s very kind of him

The Governor of Colorado has given advance notice that Colorado is going to fall. While I mourn the loss, I can appreciate his kindness to…

March 19, 2013February 13, 2021
Guns Statists Gonna State

Just remember, they don’t want to take all your guns

(Via the Drudge Report) Yeah, right. Here’s something we can do to help our brothers in arms in Colorado.  Start writing to the state and…

March 2, 2013February 15, 2021
Guns

Another gun-grabber gets powned

(Via Frugal Squirrels) Most entertaining.

February 24, 2013February 15, 2021
Guns Statists Gonna State

I’ll give the man credit for chutzpah

(Via the Drudge Report) Or, perhaps Joe just had a few drinkie-winkies before opening his mouth.  At any rate, our esteemed excuse for a Vice-President…

February 22, 2013February 15, 2021

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