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- The Russian 6P69 PKP-SP Special Forces Machine Gunby Lynndon Schooler on February 21, 2025 at 1:00 am
The V.A. Degtyarev plant, known for producing Russian PKM and PKP machine guns, started a modernization program to modernize the Pecheneg machine gun around 2012. This led to the creation of two […]
- POTD: The Mk 14 Enhanced Battle Rifleby Eric B on February 21, 2025 at 12:30 am
The Mk 14 Enhanced Battle Rifle is based on the M14, the standard-issue rifle for the U.S. Army from around 1957. But the Mk 14 was released in 2002, just 23 years ago, and is a much more modern […]
- Concealed Carry Corner: Affordable Carry Optionsby Matt E on February 21, 2025 at 12:00 am
Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about some of the differences between urban and rural carriers. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click […]
- Finnish Recon on the Best & Worst Guns for Sub-Zero Tempsby James Reeves on February 20, 2025 at 7:00 pm
How do guns perform in extreme Arctic conditions? James Reeves sat down with Jari Laine, CEO of Varusteleka and a former Finnish Recon/Infantry soldier, to break down the best and worst firearms for […]
- Smith & Wesson Unveils The M&P9 Metal Compact Seriesby Darwin N. on February 20, 2025 at 6:00 pm
Smith & Wesson has announced its new M&P9 M2.0 Metal Compact series with a lightweight and rigid frame that the company promises will be a solid foundation for high performance. It might even […]
- TFB Behind the Gun #154: Steve Foster, Crazy Ivan, & Creekside Customby Luke C. on February 20, 2025 at 4:00 pm
Most of you here know I’ve had a longstanding obsession not with just rimfire firearms, but specifically the rimfire Steel Challenge competition. Today I have the pleasure of bringing on the man […]
- Four New Ruger SR1911s - The "Street Edition" Series 2025by Eric B on February 20, 2025 at 2:00 pm
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. is expanding its SR1911 "Street Edition" series with four new engraved models. The first "Street Edition" pistol was launched in October 2024 to mark Ruger’s 75th […]
- Strike Industries Introduces Sub-$100 Hexion Tech Seeker RMR RDSby Josh C on February 20, 2025 at 4:20 am
Strike Industries is now the exclusive distributor of the Hexion Tech Seeker Red Dot Sight, a compact, modular open-relex sight designed for pistols, rifles, and shotguns. Featuring an RMR […]
- The Vietnamese STV-022 Short Barrel Rifle / Personal Defense Weaponby Vladimir Onokoy on February 20, 2025 at 1:00 am
The Firearm Blog has so far covered many new weapons produced by the Vietnamese small arms industry, from assault rifles to sniper rifles , light machine guns , pistols , and some other unusual […]
- POTD: The Beretta 1301 Tactical Mod. 2 in FDEby Eric B on February 20, 2025 at 12:30 am
It’s shotgun time here at TFB’s Photo Of The Day . The Beretta 1301 Tactical Mod. 2 Shotgun is a refined version of its predecessor, designed for reliability and performance. Here you see it in […]
Greg Ellifritz / Active Response Training
- Weekend Knowledge Dump- February 21, 2025by Greg Ellifritz on February 21, 2025 at 11:58 am
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Careful! The ATF Might Still Be After Your Pistol Brace The latest on the pistol brace […]
- Free Books- Part 313by Greg Ellifritz on February 19, 2025 at 5:22 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 […]
- Carrying and Using the LDK Knifeby Greg Ellifritz on February 18, 2025 at 11:56 am
Written by: Greg Ellifritz Many of you are aware that I designed the Ka-Bar TDI Last Ditch Knife. I recently received a question from a reader about some design features: “Greg: I noticed […]
- Weekend Knowledge Dump- February 14, 2025by Greg Ellifritz on February 14, 2025 at 11:45 am
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Doing The Training Macarena “In the little time — and with the little ammunition […]
- Terrorists in Uniformby Greg Ellifritz on February 11, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Yesterday’s Shawn Ryan Intelligence brief discussed the threat of terrorists and criminals wearing uniforms to better facilitate their attacks. I’ve written about this issue for more than a […]
- Weekend Knowledge Dump- February 7, 2025by Greg Ellifritz on February 7, 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. Situational Awareness: A Critical Life Skill You Didn’t Know You Needed If you are […]
- Free Books- Part 312by Greg Ellifritz on February 5, 2025 at 7:26 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 […]
- Weekend Knowledge Dump- January 31, 2025by Greg Ellifritz on January 31, 2025 at 11:19 am
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Ayoob Files: Warning Shots We haven’t talked about warning shots for a while. Read […]
- Appearance on “That Weems Guy” Podcastby Greg Ellifritz on January 28, 2025 at 3:07 pm
Lee hosted me on his podcast on Sunday night and posted the episode yesterday. We talk about the Jacksonville deputy who shot the concealed carrier, and how both cops and armed citizens should […]
- SHOT SHOW 2025by Greg Ellifritz on January 27, 2025 at 5:26 pm
If you have been vacationing off the planet, you may not realize that the world’s largest trade show for shooting enthusiasts was held in Las Vegas last week. The Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor […]
American Rifleman
- Gun Of The Week: Benelli Lupo HPRon February 21, 2025 at 1:00 pm
Welcome to another American Rifleman Gun Of The Week, and on this episode, we’re taking a closer look at Benelli’s Lupo HPR, or High Precision Rifle.
- The Armed Citizen® Feb. 21, 2025on February 21, 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.
- Glock 49 Gen5 MOS: The Glock 9 mm Perfected?on February 20, 2025 at 1:00 pm
Available as a TALO distributor exclusive, the Glock 49 Gen5 blends the the longer G17 slide with the comfortably compact frame of the G19, and it also includes Glock's MOS optics-mounting system.
- Olin Purchase Of Ammo, Inc. Assets to Streamline Ammo Productionon February 20, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Olin Corporation announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase the small-caliber ammunition manufacturing assets from Ammo Inc.—parent firm of GunBroker.com—for $75 million.
- I Have This Old Gun: Colt Police Positiveon February 19, 2025 at 1:00 pm
Colt's Police Positive incorporated a hammer-block safety that made it possible to safely carry with all six chambers loaded.
- NRA Offers Second Annual Writing Competition For Law Studentson February 19, 2025 at 12:00 pm
The NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund has announced its second writing competition for currently enrolled law students, and cash prizes are awarded for submissions that address one of the unanswered […]
- CVA Updates Its Single-Shot Scout Serieson February 19, 2025 at 12:00 pm
CVA has updated its popular and affordable Scout series of single-shot rifles and shotguns to include modern features and modern chamberings.
- Review: Taurus TH45on February 18, 2025 at 2:00 pm
The TH45, chambered in .45 ACP, arrived in 2023 followed by the 10 mm Auto TH10 in 2024. This evaluation takes a closer look at the .45 ACP version.
- Rifleman Q&A: Altered Winchester 1894on February 18, 2025 at 1:00 pm
American Rifleman staff recently received NRA member questions regarding an interesting Winchester Model 1894 carbine.
- Springfield Armory Launches Coyote Brown 1911 DS Prodigy Comp Pistolson February 18, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Springfield Armory expanded its 1911 DS Prodigy pistol line yet again with the addition of Coyote Brown models available with either a 4.25" or 5" barrel.
Michael Seekings / Shooting Performance
- “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.
- 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 […]
Precision Rifle Blog
- 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 […]
- How Do The Best Shooters Reload? What The Pros Useby Cal on November 10, 2024 at 8:55 pm
These elite PRS shooters have cracked the code on loading ammo with unmatched accuracy, but their secrets might surprise you. Discover the reloading steps the top 200 Precision Rifle Series pros […]
- 2024 PRS Season Results + New Champ: Ben Gossett!by Cal on November 5, 2024 at 10:51 pm
In a PRS Pro Series finale packed with top shooters and tough conditions, Ben Gossett pulled off an impressive comeback to take the championship. Despite facing rain, hail, and powerful winds, he […]
Ruger Firearms
- 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 […]
- Ruger Mark IV 22/45 Lite Pistolson December 4, 2024 at 10:00 am
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is excited to announce the release of two new Ruger® Mark IV™ 22/45™ Lite rimfire pistols. Combining reliability and accuracy with an attractive and […]
- Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Diluted Earnings of 28¢ Per Share and Declares Quarterly Dividend of 11¢ Per Shareon October 30, 2024 at 9:05 pm
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) announced today that for the third quarter of 2024, net sales were $122.3 million and diluted earnings were 28¢ per share. For the corresponding period […]
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The Art of Manliness
- Odds & Ends: February 21, 2025on February 21, 2025 at 2:58 pm
In a Test of Adult Know-How, America Comes Up Short. A sobering new study reveals that American workers are falling behind their international peers in basic reading comprehension and math skills, […]
- Podcast #1,057: The Power of the Notebook — The History and Practice of Thinking on Paperon February 18, 2025 at 2:53 pm
The idea for the Art of Manliness came to me 17 years ago as I was standing in the magazine section of a Borders bookstore. As inspiration struck, I took my Moleskine out of my pocket and jotted down […]
- Beware the Phantom Costs of Homeownershipon February 17, 2025 at 9:18 pm
We've lived in our house for 14 years now. We love it. We've made many memories in it, and it's served as the headquarters for the Art of Manliness. Our house is home for us. With that said, […]
- Skill of the Week: Survive a Grenade Explosionon February 16, 2025 at 3:29 pm
Despite their explosive power, it isn’t the explosion itself that’s harmful. It’s the shrapnel. Here's your best chance at surviving.
- Odds & Ends: February 14, 2025on February 14, 2025 at 3:31 pm
David Protein Bar. We're always in the process of trying out and rotating through new and different protein bars, and a few months ago, we highlighted the best we've found so far. Of those picks, the […]
- Finally Learn How to Properly Dice an Onionon February 13, 2025 at 2:41 pm
Every time I stand at my cutting board, poised over an onion with knife in hand, the same question pops into my head: "Um, what's the best way to dice this thing again?" I've watched cooking shows […]
- Podcast #1,056: The 80/80 Marriage — A New Model for a Happier, Stronger Relationshipon February 11, 2025 at 2:59 pm
A lot of people go into marriage with a 50/50 mindset. Everything in the relationship — from tangible things like childcare and chores to intangible things like the effort and energy needed to keep […]
- Look Before You Leap: Questions to Ask to Avoid Falling in Love With the Wrong Personon February 10, 2025 at 4:12 pm
Your friends saw the red flags. Your family voiced their concerns. But you were so caught up in the excitement of new love that you missed all the warning signs. Now you're stuck in a relationship […]
Gun Culture
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NRA
- New Mexico: Take Action Against Gun Control Bills Today!on February 20, 2025 at 9:54 pm
The New Mexico legislature is considering two significant bills that pose substantial threats to our Second Amendment rights: Senate Bill 279 and Senate Bill 318, which are expected to be heard […]
- New Hampshire: House Defeats Two Major Anti-Gun Billson February 20, 2025 at 7:43 pm
Today, February 20th, the New Hampshire House of Representatives held votes on two extreme anti-gun bills that would have disarmed law abiding Granite Staters.
- Wyoming: Gun-Free Zone Repeal Bill Set for Final Vote in Senateon February 20, 2025 at 5:24 pm
Today, February 20th, House Bill 172, the "Wyoming Repeal Gun Free Zones Act," passed its second reading in the Senate with no new amendments.
- South Dakota: Vehicle Storage Bill Passes Houseon February 20, 2025 at 3:20 pm
Yesterday, February 19th, the House passed House Bill 1222 by a vote of 64-5. HB 1222 allows for firearms to be stored in vehicles on school grounds by permit holders.
- South Carolina: Hunting Heritage Protection Act Headed to Full Committeeon February 20, 2025 at 2:27 pm
This week, the House Subcommittee on Fish, Game, and Forestry unanimously passed H.3872, the Hunting Heritage Protection Act.
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
- 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 […]
- Does Fear of Harm Drive Our Current Cultural Divisions?by David Yamane on January 22, 2025 at 1:30 pm
In a recent New Yorker article, Elizabeth Kolbert raises the question, does the ability to perceive harm, which helped our ancestors survive, now underlie our current moral/ethical/cultural […]
- Allow Me to Reintroduce “Light Over Heat with Professor David Yamane”by David Yamane on January 21, 2025 at 8:04 pm
It is a bit ironic to post about the YouTube channel I started because my blog readership fell off on the said blog, but as new readers come on board here, I thought I would reintroduce that YouTube […]
- Risk Analysis: Is Moderate Drinking Okay? Is Gun Ownership Okay?by David Yamane on January 21, 2025 at 1:10 pm
As someone who drinks regularly, though not excessively, I was immediately drawn to Derek Thompson’s recent article in The Atlantic, “Is Moderate Drinking Okay?” (gift link here). Beyond my […]
- This American Juxtaposition is Cause for Reflectionby David Yamane on January 20, 2025 at 4:30 pm
As a politically liberal Asian American gun owner who also studies American gun culture, today’s juxtaposition of the commemoration of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the inauguration of Donald Trump […]
- 2024 Top 10 Most Viewed Posts on Gun Culture 2.0by David Yamane on January 20, 2025 at 1:19 pm
2024 was my 13th year blogging at Gun Culture 2.0 (est. 2012). Although I spent much of the year promoting the publication of my book, Gun Curious, I once again made over 100 posts. This effort […]
- Emptying My Notebooks: Setting the Record Straight on AR-15sby David Yamane on January 19, 2025 at 1:10 pm
NOTE: I recently unpacked my hodgepodge of notebooks about gun culture to begin thinking about writing another book in 2025. Seeing John McPhee’s Tabula Rasa in a local bookstore inspired me to […]
Reason.com
- The Progressive Betrayal of Trans Americansby Taf Taj on February 21, 2025 at 3:21 pm
How well-intentioned laws created new cultural conflicts—and eroded personal liberty.
- Best Executive Order Yet?by Liz Wolfe on February 21, 2025 at 2:30 pm
Plus: The Democratic Party's insecurities, protesting Trump via interpretive dance, the Yosemite locksmith, and more...
- Has the Imperial Presidency Arrived?by Steven Greenhut on February 21, 2025 at 12:30 pm
There's little question that Trump is taking the concept of the imperial presidency to its apogee.
- Americans Say Government Is Corrupt and Inefficient but Are Lukewarm About DOGEby J.D. Tuccille on February 21, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Democrats seem willing to tolerate a lot to get a larger government, but Republicans aren’t much better.
- Today in Supreme Court History: February 21, 1868by Josh Blackman on February 21, 2025 at 12:00 pm
2/21/1868: President Johnson orders Secretary of War Edwin Stanton removed from office. In Myers v. U.S. (1926), the Supreme Court… The post Today in Supreme Court History: February 21, 1868 […]
- Review: A Sci-Fi Exploration of a Shadowy Governmentby C.J. Ciaramella on February 21, 2025 at 11:30 am
The deeply weird Southern Reach Series reminds us that human institutions can turn people into something unrecognizable.
- Review: A Novel About Walls, Both Literal and Figurativeby Katherine Mangu-Ward on February 21, 2025 at 11:00 am
Author Haruki Murakami offers a potent reminder of the value of free movement.
- Brickbat: For Your Eyes Onlyby Charles Oliver on February 21, 2025 at 9:00 am
In England, former West Mercia Police Constable Mark Cranfield has been sentenced to eights months in jail after being convicted… The post Brickbat: For Your Eyes Only appeared first on Reason.com.
- Friday Open Threadby Eugene Volokh on February 21, 2025 at 8:00 am
The post Friday Open Thread appeared first on Reason.com.
- Randy Barnett: How Legal Is Trump's Agenda?by Zach Weissmueller on February 20, 2025 at 11:00 pm
Georgetown constitutional law professor Randy Barnett discusses the legality of DOGE, Trump's executive orders, and birthright citizenship.
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
- 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 […]
- FPC Moves to End California Carry Ban for Non-Residentsby Firearms Policy Coalition on February 3, 2025 at 8:47 pm
SAN DIEGO (February 3, 2025) – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of a motion for summary judgment and permanent injunction in its lawsuit, Hoffman v. Bonta, challenging […]
- FPC WIN: Fifth Circuit Strikes Down Federal Age-Based Handgun Banby Firearms Policy Coalition on January 30, 2025 at 6:44 pm
NEW ORLEANS (January 30, 2025) – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that the federal government’s handgun ban for adults aged 18 to […]
- New FPC Lawsuit Challenges Federal Ban on Interstate Handgun Salesby Firearms Policy Coalition on January 21, 2025 at 4:28 pm
FORT WORTH, Texas (January 21, 2025)—Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) and FPC Action Foundation (FPCAF) have filed an important new lawsuit challenging federal laws prohibiting licensed firearm […]
- FPC WIN: Third Circuit Again Strikes Down Pennsylvania Young Adult Carry Banby Firearms Policy Coalition on January 15, 2025 at 6:51 pm
PHILADELPHIA (January 15, 2025)—Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced today that the Federal Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has reaffirmed its prior opinion in FPC’s Lara v. Paris […]
- FPC Responds to Biden Administration’s Latest Assaults on Peaceable Americansby Firearms Policy Coalition on January 15, 2025 at 3:03 pm
Washington (January 14, 2025)—Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) issued the following statement Tuesday responding to an announcement by President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris detailing […]
- FPC Moves to End Massachusetts Handgun Banby Firearms Policy Coalition on January 7, 2025 at 4:51 pm
BOSTON (January 7, 2025)—Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of its motion for summary judgment in Granata v. Campbell, a lawsuit that challenges Massachusetts’s ban on […]
- FPC, NRA File Motion for Injunction in Lawsuit Challenging Pennsylvania’s Age-Based Firearm Carry Banby Firearms Policy Coalition on December 23, 2024 at 9:46 pm
PITTSBURGH (December 23, 2024)–Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of an amended complaint and a motion for preliminary injunction or summary judgment in Young v. Ott, a […]
- FPC Files Another Lawsuit to Restore Carry Rights of Non-Residents Throughout the United Statesby Firearms Policy Coalition on December 23, 2024 at 7:14 pm
LAKE CHARLES, La. (December 23, 2024) — Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced Monday that it has filed a new federal lawsuit challenging Louisiana’s ban on firearm carry by non-residents. The […]
The Truth About Guns
- Senate Bill Would Raise Age To Purchase Common Semi-Autos, Normal-Capacity Magazinesby Mark Chesnut on February 21, 2025 at 3:00 pm
As President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) reviews federal agencies and departments to identify billions of dollars in wasted tax money, a Senate Democrat is seeking to […]
- Bill Prohibits Tennessee Doctors From Asking Patients About Gun Ownershipby Darwin Nercesian on February 21, 2025 at 1:00 pm
A new bill introduced in the Tennessee Legislature will prohibit healthcare providers, if passed, from asking patients whether they own or possess firearms or related items. Not only would HB 0387 […]
- Winchester Supreme Optics Unveils New Thermal Hunting Sightsby TTAG Staff on February 20, 2025 at 9:00 pm
Winchester Supreme Optics recently announced the launch of a new line of thermal hunting sights to add to its already established line of rifle scopes, binoculars, spotting scopes and rangefinders. […]
- Leupold’s New Mark 4 HD 4.5-18×52: A Legacy of Precision Reimaginedby Brent Spicer on February 20, 2025 at 7:00 pm
When it comes to precision optics, few names carry the weight of Leupold’s Mark series. The new Mark 4 HD 4.5-18×52 represents a fascinating evolution in this storied line, bringing together […]
- Pennsylvania Democrats Turn To Zoning To Attack FFLs by Darwin Nercesian on February 20, 2025 at 3:00 pm
With the Second Amendment being an easy read for the literate and Pennsylvania state law prohibiting the regulating of firearms by local government, it should be hard to imagine a world in which a […]
- Sailor serving 20-years in prison for legal semi-auto collectiblesby TTAG Contributor on February 20, 2025 at 1:00 pm
by Lee Williams In the early 1980s, in order to meet a growing customer demand, several firearm firms released semi-automatic firearms that fired from an open bolt, which were never subject to the […]
- Don’t Tread on Me: The Gadsden Flag and What It Really Meansby Scott Witner on February 19, 2025 at 9:00 pm
The phrase “Don’t Tread on Me” isn’t just some old slogan—it’s a battle cry for freedom. It’s a symbol of independence, defiance, and a refusal to be controlled. You’ve probably seen […]
- Top 5 Self-Defense Mythsby Karen Hunter on February 19, 2025 at 7:00 pm
Voltaire said it best when he claimed, “Common sense is not so common.” That quote is quite evident when it comes to certain self-defense myths. Just because something may sound like a good idea […]
- Garmin Xero C1 Pro and the Caldwell Velociradar: A Comparisonby Mike Hardesty on February 19, 2025 at 3:00 pm
The addition of a fairly new technology, radar, has shaken up the world of chronographs. But what of the older, optical models? They still work. I have owned at least 4 different optical models, […]
- Georgia Senate Approves Gun Tax Holidayby Mark Chesnut on February 19, 2025 at 1:00 pm
About a week ago, we reported that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is proposing a tax holiday for purchasing firearms, ammunition and accessories. Dubbed “Second Amendment Summer,” DeSantis’s […]