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- The One-Night Glock Clone: Strike Arms SAP-C DIY Build Reviewby Luke C. on March 29, 2025 at 12:00 am
The Glock clone market is alive and well and in a lot of ways is continuing to grow at an exponential rate. From the looks of things at SHOT Show 2025, the sheer amount of parts, options, and even […]
- POTD: The Kalashnikov AK-12 Rifle and Its Airsoft Versionby Eric B on March 28, 2025 at 11:30 pm
Photo Of The Day and we take a look at what’s going on in Russia. In January 2025, Kalashnikov Concern delivered the first batch of the upgraded Model 2023 AK-12 rifles to a customer, fulfilling […]
- Fudd Friday: Is .303 British The Ultimate Fudd Cartridge?by Zac K on March 28, 2025 at 11:00 pm
Ask an American shooter what the ultimate Fudd cartridge is, and they’ll probably tell you .30-30, or maybe .308 or .30-06. But if you ask in Africa, Australia, or Canada, they’ll probably tell […]
- The Story Of The Russian GP Series Of Grenade Launchersby Lynndon Schooler on March 28, 2025 at 12:00 am
In the jungles of Vietnam, US special forces started to deploy under-barrel grenade launchers with the philosophy of combining grenadier and rifleman “seamlessly” into one platform. Beginning […]
- POTD: The M110 SASS With M110-PRG Suppressor In Actionby Eric B on March 27, 2025 at 11:30 pm
Photo Of The Day and we take a closer look at the M110 KAC flow-through suppressor called M110-PRG mounted on a M110 SASS. It’s amazing how long these suppressors are, in a world of much […]
- Concealed Carry Corner: Why Less Really Is Moreby Matt E on March 27, 2025 at 11:00 pm
Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we had some fun talking about what people carry depending on the car they drive. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to […]
- TFB Review: Meprolight MCO PRO Closed Emitter Red Dotby Sam.S on March 27, 2025 at 6:00 pm
In the increasingly competitive red dot market, closed emitter optics have been gaining popularity for their durability and protection against the elements. The Meprolight MCO PRO is a relatively […]
- Kydex Vs Leather Holsters: Which Is Best For You?by Matt E on March 27, 2025 at 3:00 pm
Trying to figure out the best holster to carry a concealed handgun in daily can become overwhelming with options and configurations. The age-old question when looking for a new holster is to choose […]
- TFB Behind the Gun #159: SIM-X Ammo with Bill Reillyby Luke C. on March 27, 2025 at 1:00 pm
It's not often that we get to talk to the founder of a lot of firearm companies on this show, but today I have the pleasure of bringing you guys Mr. Bill Reilly, founder of SIM-X ammunition. Like all […]
- The Hyper Velocity Rocket - Wild Arms Research and Developmentby Luke C. on March 27, 2025 at 12:00 am
Over the years I’ve had the personal pleasure of getting to know Jonathan of Wild Arms Research and Development. His solo mission to push the boundaries of DIY rocket and launcher projects has […]
Greg Ellifritz / Active Response Training
- Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 28, 2025by Greg Ellifritz on March 28, 2025 at 11:01 am
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Ayoob: Is Your Trigger Finger Placement Wrong? Even if you have been shooting for a long […]
- LE Firearms Trainingby Greg Ellifritz on March 27, 2025 at 10:57 am
*This is a guest posting from a friend and student who wishes to remain anonymous (you’ll see why after you read the article). The author is a “gun guy” with military special operations […]
- Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 21, 2025by Greg Ellifritz on March 21, 2025 at 10:34 am
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Randomizing Training Something to consider when planning your training sessions. […]
- Free Books- Part 315by Greg Ellifritz on March 20, 2025 at 3:21 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 […]
- Better Bag Carryby Greg Ellifritz on March 19, 2025 at 6:47 pm
Since I retired from my cop job and I only teach a couple days a month, I spend most of my days wearing gym clothes. Most often, when I leave my house, I’m either going to the gym or going […]
- Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 14, 2025by Greg Ellifritz on March 14, 2025 at 10:37 am
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The Unlived Life I’m finding social media so contentious and full of such nasty […]
- Teaching Tip- Giving Constructive Feedbackby Greg Ellifritz on March 13, 2025 at 10:32 am
I have a quick teaching tip for all of you who are instructing firearms or combatives classes. Last week I wrote about a relationship workshop that a friend and I took together. About half of […]
- Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 7, 2025by Greg Ellifritz on March 7, 2025 at 11:36 am
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. A Deep Dive into Cases Where Civilians Stopped Active Shooters Very interesting data […]
- Free Books- Part 314by Greg Ellifritz on March 6, 2025 at 6:25 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 […]
- A Tactical Guy Goes to Relationship Schoolby Greg Ellifritz on March 3, 2025 at 5:27 pm
*Content Warning* The following post describes a seminar I recently attended. It has some sexual (but not explicit) content. If the idea of developing deep connections with strangers through the […]
American Rifleman
- Gun Of The Week: EAA Witness2311 Braton March 28, 2025 at 1:00 pm
Built on M1911 principles and imported by European American Armory Corp., the EAA Girsan Witnesss2311 Brat is a unique take on the double-stack, 2011-style pistol.
- The Armed Citizen® March 28, 2025on March 28, 2025 at 12:00 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.
- John C. Garand: His Compensation & Other Accomplishmentson March 27, 2025 at 1:00 pm
Much gratitude has been, and is given, to the man who created the M1 Garand. But folklore suggests John C. Garand did all the work for free. Let us dispel that notion.
- John Rigby & Co. Celebrates 250th Anniversaryon March 27, 2025 at 12:00 pm
John Rigby—born in 1758—founded his famed gunmaking firm, John Rigby & Co., in 1775, and year 2025 marks the company's semiquincentennial celebration.
- I Have This Old Gun: Model 1903A3 Springfieldon March 26, 2025 at 2:00 pm
While the U.S. Army's Model 1903 Springfield rifle is one of the most well-recognized small arms of the 20th century, a lesser-known variant, the Model 1903A3, served as an important stopgap rifle in […]
- New For 2025: Stoeger M3000 & M3020 Turkey Edition Shotgunson March 26, 2025 at 1:00 pm
New for 2025, Stoeger Industries is offering a dedicated turkey hunting version of its 12-ga. M3000 and 20-ga. M3020.
- New Record Set In Youth Shooting Sports Fundingon March 26, 2025 at 12:00 pm
MidwayUSA Foundation has set a new record, paying more than $6.8 million to nearly 1,000 youth shooting sports programs in its lastest grant cycle.
- Springfield Adds AOS & 9 mm Models To TRP 1911 Lineon March 25, 2025 at 2:00 pm
Springfield Armory introduced its first optic-ready TRP 1911s, equipped with the Agency Optic System, along with the company's first 9 mm Luger-chambered TRP pistols.
- Rifleman Q&A: Commercially Made M1 Garandson March 25, 2025 at 1:00 pm
A number of M1 Garands on the market have higher serial numbers than many military-issue Garands? Why? Here's the story of the commercially made M1s from Springfield Armory.
- Book Review: The U.S. Model 1917 Rifle | “America’s Enfield”on March 25, 2025 at 12:00 pm
As with all of his previous works, Bruce Canfield's latest, by Mowbray Publishing, is another “must-have” for the shelf of any avid collector of U.S. military arms.
Michael Seekings / Shooting Performance
- Randomizing Trainingby michael seeklander on March 16, 2025 at 2:08 pm
Guest Post by Matt Little (Graybeard actual) www.https://greybeardactual.com “I am always doing that which I cannot do in order that I may learn how to do it.” — Pablo Picasso I’ve been […]
- “David” Fitness Protocolby michael seeklander on August 31, 2024 at 9:24 pm
(Practical (Shooting) Fitness Programming) By: Mike Seeklander Key Concepts First, let me start by saying that I am not a current, certified fitness trainer or coach. I have been in the past, but do […]
- Carry Optics – Time to Find the Dot! by michael seeklander on June 22, 2024 at 9:43 pm
Set up and training with your first carry optic handgun. A repost from the Tactical Journal. So you have decided to put an optic on that pistol and try the new carry optics divisions in IDPA and […]
- 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.
Precision Rifle Blog
- Powder Temperature Sensitivity: The Hidden Factor Affecting Your Long-Range Accuracyby Cal on March 8, 2025 at 11:20 pm
Could your choice of powder be causing unexpected misses? We’ve all heard about powder temperature sensitivity, but how much does it really matter? I put two of the most trusted powders—Varget […]
- Rifle Load Development: How To Find The Best Powder & Load For Accuracyby Cal on March 1, 2025 at 10:44 pm
Your rifle powder could be sabotaging your groups—and you might not even realize it. A retired ballistic engineer exposes hidden performance killers and shares three critical factors that impact […]
- Best Rifle Powder – What The Pros Useby Cal on February 7, 2025 at 7:00 pm
Want to know what 88% of the best precision rifle competitors trust for their match ammo? We analyzed the rifle powder the top 200 PRS shooters are loading in their match ammo, and the results were […]
- Best Scope Magnification for Long Range Shooting – What The Pros Useby Cal on February 2, 2025 at 6:56 pm
Many people assume you need extreme magnification to hit targets at 1,000+ yards—but what if that’s not what the pros are actually using? I surveyed 200 of the best long range shooters in the […]
- Best Rifle Scope For Long Range Precision Shooting – What The Pros Useby Cal on January 21, 2025 at 12:00 am
What scope do the top PRS shooters swear by? Which brand surged to the top, and what key features set the pros apart? Why are some champions opting for minimalist reticles? Whether you’re upgrading […]
- Unlock the Secrets of Ammo: A Must-Read for Every Shooter and Reloaderby Cal on December 26, 2024 at 10:45 pm
Looking to take your ammo knowledge to the next level? Ammunition, Demystified by Jeff Siewert is a must-read! Written by a ballistic engineer with 40 years of experience, this book pulls back the […]
- Francis Colon Wins $20,000 at 2024 AG Cup!by Cal on December 16, 2024 at 2:24 am
The 2024 AG Cup crowned its champion, and Francis Colon walked away with the $20,000 grand prize after an intense 3-day showdown against the best shooters in the world. With a total of $75,000 in […]
- Best Long Range Bullet – What The Pros Useby Cal on December 14, 2024 at 3:39 am
What does it take to win at long-range precision rifle matches? It turns out over 80% of the 200 top-ranked shooters rely on just 9 bullets! Could your ammo choice be holding you back? Discover which […]
- New Release: Applied Ballistics Quantum Appby Cal on December 3, 2024 at 2:05 pm
Applied Ballistics releases its new Quantum Mobile App, which features an upgraded interface and a ton of compelling features. This app isn’t just an update; it’s a complete re-engineering, […]
- Best Brass – What The Pros Useby Cal on November 29, 2024 at 6:11 pm
From groundbreaking innovations to surprising consolidations, rifle brass has undergone a seismic shift in recent years. This article reveals the secrets behind the top brass choices of elite PRS […]
Ruger Firearms
- Team Ruger Juniors Win Big at the Scholastic Action Pistol Program College Nationalson March 26, 2025 at 1:00 pm
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is thrilled to announce that Team Ruger's junior shooting team secured several individual divisional titles from the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation […]
- Team Ruger Fast Starts the 2025 Seasonon March 19, 2025 at 7:00 pm
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is excited to share that Team Ruger has maintained a fast start to the 2025 season, achieving several divisional wins over the past few weeks. In […]
- Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. Reports 2024 Diluted Earnings of $1.77 Per Share and Declares Dividend of 24¢ Per Shareon February 19, 2025 at 9:05 pm
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR) announced today that for 2024 the Company reported net sales of $535.6 million and diluted earnings of $1.77 per share, compared with net sales of $543.8 […]
- Ruger SR1911 "Street Edition" Series 2025on February 13, 2025 at 10:00 am
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is excited to add to the already popular SR1911 "Street Edition" series. This series of five engraved models of the SR1911® pistol celebrates Ruger's […]
- Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. To Report Fourth Quarter And Year-End 2024 Financial Results On Wednesday, February 19on February 5, 2025 at 9:05 pm
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR) will announce its financial results for the fourth quarter and year-end 2024 and file its Annual Report on Form 10-K on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 after […]
- Team Ruger Captures First Divisional Wins with the New RXM Pistolon January 30, 2025 at 10:00 am
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is excited to announce that Team Ruger started the 2025 season claiming several divisional wins using the newly introduced Ruger® RXM™ pistol. Team […]
- Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. Announces Appointment of Todd W. Seyfert as its Next President and Chief Executive Officeron January 17, 2025 at 9:00 am
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is pleased to announce the appointment of Todd W. Seyfert as its next President and Chief Executive Officer, effective March 1, 2025. Mr. Seyfert brings […]
- Ruger Releases Ultra Lightweight 10/22 with Carbon Fiber Barrel Sleeveon December 19, 2024 at 11:01 am
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is proud to announce the release of a new lightweight 10/22® rifle. Chambered in .22 LR and manufactured in Ruger's Newport, New Hampshire facility, this […]
- Ruger Announces the Latest Edition of the Ruger Precision Rifleon December 19, 2024 at 11:00 am
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is pleased to introduce the latest edition of the Ruger Precision® Rifle. The Ruger Precision Rifle, often referred to as the “RPR,” has been a […]
- Ruger and Magpul Announce 9mm Pistol Collaborationon December 11, 2024 at 8:00 am
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) and Magpul Industries are proud to introduce the RXM™ 9mm pistol. In the competitive 9mm polymer-frame striker-fired pistol market, the RXM sets itself […]
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The Art of Manliness
- Odds & Ends: March 28, 2025on March 28, 2025 at 2:04 pm
The Plaza Cafe, Santa Fe, NM. Our family went to Santa Fe, NM to do some skiing/snowboarding over spring break, and the real highlight of the trip wasn't on the slopes — it was downtown at the […]
- How to Throw a Playing Cardon March 27, 2025 at 2:28 pm
Whether you're stuck indoors on a rainy day or looking to entertain friends at your next poker night, launching cards across the room with quick, pinpoint accuracy offers a simple yet satisfying […]
- Podcast #1,062: The Art of Exploration — Why We Seek New Challenges and Search Out the Unknownon March 25, 2025 at 2:43 pm
The human urge to explore has taken us to every corner of the planet. From the highest peaks to far-flung islands to even the deepest dimensions of an idea, our species has an innate drive to venture […]
- How to Think Like Leonardo da Vincion March 24, 2025 at 3:12 pm
When I turned forty a couple of years ago, one of the things I did for that milestone was to go through all the journals I've kept from childhood through adulthood. It was a way to do a retrospective […]
- Skill of the Week: Land a Plane in an Emergencyon March 23, 2025 at 6:19 pm
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — having the breadth of skills, the savoir-faire, to handle any situation you find yourself […]
- Podcast #1,061: Are You Not Entertained? The Myths and Truths About Roman Gladiatorson March 18, 2025 at 3:00 pm
When you think about ancient gladiators, you likely have a certain vision that comes to mind: slaves forced to fight to the death for the entertainment of bloodthirsty Romans. But much of what we […]
- Honor in The Quiet Manon March 17, 2025 at 2:07 pm
It's St. Patrick's Day. Like a lot of Americans with Irish ancestors, I semi-celebrated the holiday growing up. Our family would eat corned beef and potatoes and decorate the house with shamrocks […]
- Skill of the Week: Make a Ladder From Tubular Webbingon March 16, 2025 at 12:29 pm
An etrier is a French term for a short rope ladder, where each rung is simply a loop of rope or other material, created by tying repeating knots.
Gun Culture
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NRA
- Rhode Island: Gun Owners Turn Out In Large Numbers To Oppose Semi-Auto Banon March 28, 2025 at 6:47 pm
The Statehouse was flooded with yellow as Ocean State gun owners turned out in massive numbers to oppose a sweeping gun ban. On Wednesday, the House Judiciary Committee held a lengthy hearing to […]
- Washington: Gun Control Bills Passed Out of Committeeon March 28, 2025 at 5:58 pm
It has been a busy week in Washington, with two anti-gun bills being advanced out of their respective committees.
- South Carolina: Second Amendment Financial Privacy Bill Passes Favorably Out of Subcommitteeon March 28, 2025 at 3:52 pm
Yesterday, House Bill 3930 (H.3930), the Second Amendment Financial Privacy bill, passed favorably out of a House Judiciary subcommittee.
- Oklahoma: Firearm Non-Discrimination Bill Passes Senateon March 28, 2025 at 2:01 pm
On Wednesday, March 26, the Senate passed Senate Bill 500 by a vote of 38-8. It has now been transmitted to the House for consideration. NRA thanks Senate President Pro Tempore Lonnie Paxton and […]
- Montana: Firearm Suppressor Tax Credit Bill in Committee this Fridayon March 27, 2025 at 4:48 pm
On Friday, March 28th, the House Taxation Committee will hold a hearing on House Bill 854, creating a tax credit for firearm suppressor purchases.
- Colorado: FOID Bill Returns to Senate Tomorrow, More Bills on the Moveon March 27, 2025 at 2:47 pm
On Friday, March 28th, Senate Bill 25-003, the semi-auto ban turned FOID-scheme bill, will return to the Senate floor for concurrence with the House amendments. If the Senate accepts the […]
- NRA legislative expert says gun rights could see 'most monumental' win in Congress since 2005on March 27, 2025 at 2:43 pm
Congress is weighing two major gun rights bills, including one for nationwide concealed carry reciprocity
- Florida: House Passes Bill Repealing Age Discrimination of Adults; Urge Senate Hearing - Take Action!on March 27, 2025 at 5:17 am
Yesterday, the House voted 78-34 to pass House Bill 759, which restores the ability for young adults to acquire firearms by lowering the minimum age requirement to purchase from 21 to 18. The […]
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
- Bibliography and Videography of My Major Works on Guns and Gun Cultureby David Yamane on March 18, 2025 at 2:00 pm
Cumulative list of significant products of my work on American gun culture: (27) “Guns are not just for conservative white men,” The Hill, 9 February 2024. (26) “The Agony (and Ecstasy) of […]
- “A Gun is Not Fun” Conference Upcomingby David Yamane on March 17, 2025 at 2:19 pm
One week from today, I will be participating in a conference on my home campus at Wake Forest University called “A Gun is Not Fun: Strategies to Keep Children Safe from Gun Violence.” I’m […]
- My Podcast (and Related) Appearances – Cumulative List and Linksby David Yamane on March 7, 2025 at 2:41 pm
Last Updated: 7 March 2025 As noted previously, I stole the phrase “Gun Culture 2.0” from Michael Bane after I heard him talk about it on his Downrange Radio podcast (and got his ex post facto […]
- National Rifle Association Annual Meeting, Here I Come!by David Yamane on March 3, 2025 at 3:45 pm
I’ve been busy doing other things — like starting a “Light Over Heat” Substack to replace this blog (no paywall, subscribe here) — so I haven’t put much throught into this year’s […]
- UPDATED: Defend Rights, By Force if Necessaryby David Yamane on February 25, 2025 at 1:09 pm
The Washington Post article on trans gun owners that I commented for in January is now out and I think the author, Hallie Lieberman, did a fine job. Here is a Washington Post gift link to the article […]
- Moving to Substack to Bring Light Over Heat to the Gun Issue Thereby David Yamane on February 21, 2025 at 10:37 pm
I have been writing regularly on this blog since May 2012. During that time, I have posted over 1,000 times, covering every aspect of my journey inside America’s gun culture. Much of my focus has […]
- Complicating Risk and Rationality in The Standard Model of Explaining the Irrationality of Defensive Gun Ownershipby David Yamane on February 7, 2025 at 3:53 pm
I will be complicating risk and rationality in The Standard Model of Explaining the Irrationality of Defensive Gun Ownership at the UConn ARMS Center’s “On Target” lunch and learn webinar next […]
- Counting Up AR15 Rifles and Their Ownersby David Yamane on February 5, 2025 at 4:15 pm
I’ve been having some fun with numbers these past couple of weeks on my Light Over Heat YouTube channel, trying to figure out how many American adults own how many AR15-style rifles. Of course, no […]
- Force and Freedom: Black Abolitionists and the Politics of Violence by Kellie Carter Jacksonby David Yamane on February 2, 2025 at 6:13 pm
For the first Light Over Heat Virtual Book Club session of 2025, we are reading We Refuse: A Forceful History of Black Resistance by Kellie Carter Jackson. Learn more and register for the Zoom […]
- 2024 Top Ten Most Viewed Videos on Light Over Heat YouTube Channelby David Yamane on January 24, 2025 at 1:27 pm
2024 was my third full year of posting videos to my YouTube channel, “Light Oer Heat with Professor David Yamane.” I still don’t feel as comfortable on camera as I do behind a keyboard, but I […]
Reason.com
- Friday Open Threadby Eugene Volokh on March 29, 2025 at 2:11 am
What's on your mind?
- Court Temporarily Blocks Much of Executive Order Targeting the WilmerHale Law Firmby Eugene Volokh on March 29, 2025 at 1:55 am
[UPDATE 3/28/25 10:17 pm: See also a similar result, but with less explanation, from Judge John Bates (D.D.C.) in Jenner &… The post Court Temporarily Blocks Much of Executive Order Targeting […]
- Short Circuit: An inexhaustive weekly compendium of rulings from the federal courts of appealby John Ross on March 28, 2025 at 8:27 pm
Facsimile fun, federal funding freezes, and fateful photos.
- Marco Rubio Says He's Revoked 300 Student Visas Over Campus Activism by Emma Camp on March 28, 2025 at 8:10 pm
"We're looking every day for these lunatics that are tearing things up," Rubio said in a Thursday press conference.
- Michael Ramsey's "The Originalist Case Against the Insular Cases"by Ilya Somin on March 28, 2025 at 8:03 pm
An important new article explains why the Supreme Court's precedents denying many constitutional rights to residents of America's overseas territories are wrong.
- Pam Bondi Aims To Revive a Moribund Legal Process for Restoring Gun Rightsby Jacob Sullum on March 28, 2025 at 7:55 pm
A new Justice Department rule could help "prohibited persons" who pose no threat to public safety.
- Paul Clement's Argument Against the Executive Order Targeting the WilmerHale Law Firmby Eugene Volokh on March 28, 2025 at 7:46 pm
It's a lawyer's argument, not an attempt at objective analysis. But I think that on balance it is generally quite correct, and powerfully framed.
- Federalist Society Webinar on "The California Wildfires and America's Housing Shortage"by Ilya Somin on March 28, 2025 at 7:39 pm
The panelists included M. Nolan Gray, Jennifer Hernandez, and myself.
- Trump Is Sabotaging His 'Drill, Baby, Drill' Agendaby Jeff Luse on March 28, 2025 at 5:32 pm
When the government picks energy winners, consumers lose.
- Sixth Circuit Won't Hear Pre-Final-Judgment Appeal in Case Alleging Ohio School "Encouraged Young Children to Become Transgender …by Eugene Volokh on March 28, 2025 at 3:38 pm
and then lied to parents about what was happening." Because some claims remain undecided in trial court, the court of appeals holds it lacks jurisdiction over the appeal.
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 Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decisionby Firearms Policy Coalition on March 26, 2025 at 4:06 pm
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 26, 2025) – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court decision upholding the ATF’s “frame or receiver” […]
- FPC Works to End New York’s Ban on Carry in Parks in Merits Briefing at Second Circuit Court of Appealsby Firearms Policy Coalition on March 24, 2025 at 7:09 pm
NEW YORK CITY (March 24, 2025) – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of its opening brief with the federal Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in Christian v. James, an […]
- FPC and FPCAF Tee Up Challenge to NFA Firearm ‘Silencer’ Laws in Fifth Circuit, Seek Full-Court Review of Dangerous 3-Judge Panel Decisionby Firearms Policy Coalition on March 20, 2025 at 1:00 pm
NEW ORLEANS (March 20, 2025) – Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) and FPC Action Foundation (FPCAF) issued the following statement regarding United States v. George Peterson, a criminal matter […]
- FPC-Backed Lawsuit Against Illinois Public Transportation Carry Ban Continues in Seventh Circuitby Firearms Policy Coalition on March 18, 2025 at 8:29 pm
CHICAGO (March 18, 2025) – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that attorneys for the challengers in an FPC-backed lawsuit challenging the State of Illinois’s ban on carrying […]
- FPC Fights to End Terrible D.C. Circuit Precedent in Magazine Ban Lawsuitby Firearms Policy Coalition on March 14, 2025 at 8:05 pm
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 14, 2025) — Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced today that it has filed an opposition to Washington, D.C.’s motion to dismiss Wehr-Darroca v. D.C., FPC’s lawsuit […]
- FPC Fires Final Shot in Lawsuit to End Massachusetts Handgun Banby Firearms Policy Coalition on March 14, 2025 at 7:39 pm
BOSTON (March 14, 2025)—Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of its final summary judgment brief at the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts in Granata v. […]
- FPC Asks Supreme Court to Hear Age-Based Gun Ban Caseby Firearms Policy Coalition on March 11, 2025 at 4:54 pm
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 11, 2025) – Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) has asked the United States Supreme Court to hear its Worth v. Jacobson case, agreeing with the State of Minnesota that the Court […]
- FPC Defends Victory in New York Firearm Carry Ban Lawsuitby Firearms Policy Coalition on March 5, 2025 at 4:18 pm
NEW YORK (March 5, 2025) – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that it filed its answering brief with the federal Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in Christian v. James, an FPC […]
- Only Congress Can Enact Federal Legislation, FPC Groups Argue in Supreme Court Briefby Firearms Policy Coalition on February 19, 2025 at 9:43 pm
WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 19, 2025) – Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of a brief with the United States Supreme Court in the case of FCC v. Consumers' Research, which is set […]
- FPC Sues Massachusetts Over Age-Based Gun Banby Firearms Policy Coalition on February 14, 2025 at 10:50 pm
BOSTON (February 14, 2025) – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that it has filed a new federal lawsuit challenging Massachusetts’s ban that prevents 18-20-year-old adults from […]
The Truth About Guns
- One Handed Pistol Drills – Left, Right, Middleby Travis Pike on March 28, 2025 at 8:00 pm
It’s unlikely you’ll ever have to engage with a single hand in a self-defense scenario. With that in mind, it still pays to be ready. Shooting with one hand, especially your support hand, can be […]
- Maryland’s Lead Ammo Ban: A Sneaky Jab at Every Gun Ownerby Luke Cuenco on March 28, 2025 at 6:00 pm
Maryland’s already inconvenienced gun owners now have to contend with Senate Bill 634 (SB 634)—a push to ditch lead ammo. This bill is telling the Department of Natural Resources to phase out […]
- Gun Owner Data Leaks Expose The Danger of Registriesby Darwin Nercesian on March 28, 2025 at 2:00 pm
Democrats in America will stop at nothing when it comes to their disarmament agenda, up to and including attempts to intimidate Americans by providing hit lists to criminals with private information […]
- Youngkin’s Vetoes Save Virginia’s Lawful Gun Owners From Disaster Yet Againby Mark Chesnut on March 28, 2025 at 12:00 pm
We told you recently how anti-gun Virginia lawmakers had, for the second year in a row, passed a number of arguably unconstitutional measures related to firearms and sent them to Gov. Glenn Younkin […]
- Springfield Armory XDM Elite 10mm… Affordable Powerby Mike Hardesty on March 27, 2025 at 8:00 pm
I’ve been a fan of the 10mm cartridge for a while now. Well, let me qualify that – I had not owned a 10mm until just recently, but I’ve been impressed by it for a long time. Living where we do, […]
- Limited Space and Home Gunsmithingby Michael Irwin Collins on March 27, 2025 at 6:00 pm
Many of us work with a limited amount of space for home gunsmithing. The kitchen table gunsmith isn’t a myth, and some are very good at what they do. Even professional gunsmiths often work in a gun […]
- South Dakota Governor Rhoden Signs Pro-Carry Billsby Darwin Nercesian on March 27, 2025 at 2:00 pm
South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden is back at it again, prioritizing freedom, individual responsibility, and the right to self-defense while validating my choice to call this state home. On Monday, […]
- Dem Lawmakers, CCRKBA Spar Over Kash Patel’s Leadership Role At ATFby Mark Chesnut on March 27, 2025 at 12:00 pm
After 14 Democrat members of the U.S. House of Representatives wrote a letter to President Donald Trump asking him to remove Kash Patel, acting director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms […]
- U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Biden Administration’s So-Called ‘Ghost Gun’ Ruleby Mark Chesnut on March 26, 2025 at 11:35 pm
In a controversial ruling that was a major setback to gun rights organizations and the Second Amendment, the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the Biden-era rule regulating so-called “ghost […]
- Savior Equipment Fiddle Master: Rifle Case Reviewby Jens "Rex Nanorum" Hammer on March 26, 2025 at 8:00 pm
Back when I lived in my hometown of Petersburg, Alaska, a good gun case was a necessity. Living on an island means most all recreation comes by means of a skiff cutting through waves, slinging […]