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Who are we? What we own and shoot.
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"Part of my job is to make sure I have a sense of what you like when it comes to all things handgunning. Historically, since I�m basically one of you and enjoy virtually all things about handguns and related goodies, I�ve listened to my own heart. If I like it, chances are good most of you would like it too. But to make sure I�m not living in a closet, I also take reader calls and letters, attend trade shows, shoot at public ranges when I can, visit gun stores in my travels and otherwise try to keep my eyes open. What I�ve learned is we handgunners are pretty much alike � only different." ... |
Gun Control Arguments Fall Flat When Exposed to Facts
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"Gun control should mean hitting your target, but with the recent shootings in Colorado, Wisconsin, and now Texas, radical leftists are up to their old tricks again calling for the complete banning of guns. While some use are attempting to use the Health Care argument, others, like the Huffington Post's Sanjay Sanghoee has repeatedly demonstrated his ignorance for the U.S. Constitution, the Second Amendment, and guns in general. This time he is again calling for the complete denial of rights under the Second Amendment by making some radical, and most likely unconstitutional suggestions." ... |
The Hidden Benefit of Open Carry
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"Gun guru Rob Pincus has blessed TTAG with his take on open carry. Mr. Pincus argues convincingly that open carry is a mistake�on the tactical level. He�s shown us that the difference in presentation time�bringing a gun to bear on a bad guy�between open and concealed carry is relatively unimportant. I could quibble with his assessment. Most people who carry a gun suck at deploying (and aiming and shooting) a firearm; there�s a huge difference between the two carry systems for the average armed self-defender. But why bother arguing the point? If you home carry in any way, shape or form, you�re WAY ahead of the game. But Pincus and others fail to highlight an another mission critical aspect to open carry . . ." ... |
Gun Review: SIG Sauer P938 Nightmare
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"One of the main benefits of living closerthanthis to the SIG SAUER Academy in Epping New Hampshire: the guys in the Pro Shop know me better than Daniela De Jesus Cosio knows Mexican food. Familiarity breeds contempt? Could be. I�ve been asking about the P938 pistol for months. And then it happened. While I was attending SIG�s Civilian Response to Terrorist Threats class one of the guys said they�d just received a shipment of ten P938s. I did the AMEX thing in reverse: I didn�t go home without it . . ." ... |
Prison Guards Training with Kel-Tec KSG Shotguns (video available)
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"According to Kel-Tec the US Corrections-Special Operations Group (US C-SOG) is a �full time corrections special operations government contractor with a solid reputation built on 20 years of dependable experience in the field. US C-SOG offers the latest, most technologically advanced training techniques available partnered with an understanding of the complex challenges and issues of the corrections industry.� In other words, they like them! They really like them! Enough to support their training with their KSG shotguns. And despite TTAG�s reservations with the 15-round scattergun . . ." ... |
Gun Review: Mossberg MMR Tactical (AR-15)
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"Everyone and their brother makes an AR-15 these days. It is without a doubt the most popular design in the United States, and for good reason � it�s like Legos for grown ups. More and more 'traditional' gun companies are throwing their hats in the ring, producing budget priced AR-15 copies for the civilian market. And the latest of those is Mossberg with their 'Mossberg Modern Rifle.' But is there anything new and different that they bring to the table?" ... |
Gear Review: J. Dewey Manufacturing Cleaning Kit
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"Go down to Wal-Mart and take a look at a cleaning kit for your pistol. ..." ...
"All done? Great. Let�s talk about what was in it. You�ve got a pile of wire brushes, right? One for just about every caliber out there it seems. You�ve got a cleaning rod that can be configured at various lengths. Probably some cotton cleaning thingies as well as a loop so you can push cleaning patches through the barrel. You�ve also got a little bottle of cleaner. Not bad, reader, not bad. Here�s my big question: how many of those brushes and such are you actually going to use? Look at me, for example. Up until recently I only had 3 pistols and they were all 9mm. Why would I need all these extra doohickeys when I was only going to use one brush?" ... |
Self Defense Ammo: I�ll Take a Box of Hornady Critical Defense
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"About five years ago I purchased my first concealed carry weapon. After coming home from the gun shop, I began researching the Self Defense Ammunition that I purchased, spur of the moment. I knew very little about guns and even less about ballistics. The one thing I knew for sure was that the giant hollow cavity in the tip of my self defense rounds looked pretty intimidating, even for a .380 Auto."
"As I researched products, I discovered the FBI criteria for ammunition. Suddenly, my self defense ammo didn�t seem so intimidating as it was a far cry from FBI approved. Over the years I got caught up in those tests and wanted to make sure my ammunition made the cut." ... |
Are AR Pistols Worth Buying?
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"The AR-15 pistol is a fascinating and controversial weapon. The short barrel and lack of a stock make the gun more versatile in confined spaces. But the power of the rifle cartridge in such a small 'pistol' can be hard to handle -- and the rules surrounding the existence of AR pistols are somewhat convoluted." ... |
Gun Review: Navy Arms Uberti Schofield �Hideout�
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"Most people who are into guns know about the Colt Single Action Army � more commonly referred to as the Peacemaker � it�s a six-shooter with a loading gate on the side."
"But there was another gun that came out around the same time as the SAA and was more popular with certain gunfighters � Frank and Jesse James, John Wesley Hardin, to name a few � for the simple reason that it was faster to reload. The Smith & Wesson Model No. 3 was a break-top revolver that also held six rounds, but allowed for emptying the entire cylinder quickly." ... |
Bargain Hunting: the CPX-1 and CPX-2
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"SCCY (pronounced "sky") may not have the brand recognition of Ruger or even Kel-Tec but they have been quietly gaining a following, particularly with their compact concealed-carry pistols."
"Although it's not likely that they'd be known for anything else. SCCY only manufactures concealed-carry pistols, the CPX-1 and CPX-2. Both are small, staggered-stack 9mm double-action-only (DAO) handguns with a 10+1 capacity. Both are available with bead-blasted stainless steel or nitride-finished slides." ... |
Glock 36 vs. Springfield XDs Comparison
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"FINALLY got my hands on a Springfield XDs for the first time since shooting one at the SHOT SHOW 2012 Range Day. It handled well, but as you can imagine for its size shooting a full power .45 ACP it�s a bit of a handful. Thankfully the guys behind the counter at my local Sportsmans Warehouse are plenty tolerant letting me grab a couple of pistols at once and take some comparison photos. Here�s a look at the single stack Glock 36 compared to the new XDs .45 ACP." ... |
Andrew Scrutton: American Gun Owners are Paranoid
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"The 'war' between Canada and the U.S. over gun control, stimulated by an ex-cop�s kvetch, continues apace. Albertan Andrew Scrutton launched the most recent fusillade in a letter to the editor at mlive.com ... 'I want to start by saying that this submission is in no way meant to be a holier than thou, we�re better than you, kind of thing,' Mr. Scrutton starts, raising the specter of condescension that has typified Canadians� take on the debate. 'I love America. I have many friends who are black.' JK. He actually said 'I love America. I have many friends who are American. We enjoy visiting your great country as often as we can. Some of y�all just confuse me sometimes though . . .'" ... |
OMG! A Gun Show! Near Aurora! OMG!
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"'A BOY of no more than six [not shown] stands on tiptoes, reaches across a table and grabs at a semi-automatic gun,' nation.com reports. 'Looking up, he says: 'I want that one, Daddy.' Shockingly, we are a 15-minute drive away in Colorado from Aurora�s Century 16 cinema � scene of ... America�s worst mass shooting, with 12 killed and 58 maimed.' Shocking because . . . 'The boy�s dad brushes him off as he discusses a Del-Ton DTI 15 with a salesman who tells him the assault rifle is'�good and solid'. What he or anyone else could need such firepower for is anyone�s guess.' Oh! I know! Ask me! Ask me! 'But he is far from alone.' And that�s the good news, right? Steel yourself (so to speak) . . ." ... |
Despite massacres, gun control is a pipe dream
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"Why am I even bothering to write about gun control? That was going to be my opening sentence when this column was to be focused on the Aurora, Colorado, movie-theater massacre: twelve people murdered and fifty-eight wounded ... [by a] demented neuroscience graduate student. Then came the massacre at the Sikh temple in Oak Creek, Wisconsin: six killed and three wounded by [a] 40-year-old white supremacist ... And even after this horrific crime ... my opening is the same: Why am I even bothering to write about gun control? End apathy? Fat chance. If even the shooting of Gabrielle Giffords, one of Congress's own, by[redacted], another hyperarmed madman, didn't move her pro-gun colleagues or their constituents, nothing will." ... |
Death reduction via sensible gun control is possible
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"I�d like to both agree (on one view) and take issue with Susan Stamper-Brown�s Guest Commentary of Aug. 3 ('The Futility of Gun Control'). I find several of her views to be very closed-minded and illogical, as I do those of many people who advocate no attempt at sensible gun control."
"First of all, we do have gun controls right now. They just haven�t prevented mass-murders such as Columbine, Virginia Tech and Aurora. In my mind, that means that a rational and sensible public should look at what we might do to address that deficiency." ... |
Mass Shootings Prove Gun Buyers Should Be Drug-Tested
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"As a responsible gun owner, I am a staunch supporter of the Second Amendment. If an intruder comes into my home, you better believe I will defend my wife and son by any means necessary, including using Florida's 'stand your ground' law. But we can't let the Republican Party and the NRA keep winning gun control battles in the wake of tragedies like the Aurora killings and Sikh temple massacre. I really don't understand people who oppose stricter requirements for obtaining a firearm. These are the same folks who believe in communist ideals such as gay-marriage bans and denying a woman's right to have an abortion. They care more about their ideology than the good of the republic." ... |
Brady Center Urges Appeals Court to Dismiss Challenge to Hawaii Gun Laws
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"The Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence filed a brief today in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit urging the court to dismiss a challenge to Hawaii�s strong gun laws restricting the carrying of loaded guns in public."
"In April, Senior Judge Alan C. Kay in the United States District Court for the District of Hawaii dismissed the lawsuit that is now on appeal, finding that Hawaii�s gun laws restricting public gun carrying are consistent with the Second Amendment." ... |
KY: Homeowner Shoots Would Be Home Invader
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"A homeowner in KY heard someone trying to force their way into his backdoor late Sunday evening. The homeowner armed himself and then went to the backdoor where the would be intruder was forcing his way into the home. Once the intruder got into the home, he tried to reach for the gun the homeowner was carrying. At this point the homeowner became fearful for his life and shot the intruder. ..." ... |
TX: Shotgun Wielding Street Robber Shot by Concealed Carrying Victim
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"A shtogun may not be the normal weapon of choice for a street robber, but that�s exactly what was used by a would be robber outside of a Walgreen�s in Texas. According to accounts, the suspect put a shotgun to the victims head in the parking lot and demanded money. The would be victim happened to be a concealed carry permit holder and drew his own weapon, immediately fired one shot at the suspect, hitting him. The suspect then dropped his shotgun and fled. Police were able to track the man down a short distance away. ..." ... |
Pelosi Is Losing It
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"House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) has a fertile imagination. Either that or she is losing it. Given that she is now 72, the latter is unfortunately a distinct possibility. Having watched my Mom suffer from dementia I wouldn't wish it on anyone and that includes Pelosi."
"Pelosi is firmly convinced that the attempts by the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee to get Attorney General Eric Holder to honor their lawfully issued subpoena is nothing more than a Republican attempt at voter suppression. ..." ... |
Turn over Fast & Furious papers
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"Operation Fast and Furious is one of the worst law-enforcement scandals in American history. It began with the [ATF] using a 'gun walking' scheme to entice U.S. gun dealers � who are licensed by the government � to sell weapons to illegal buyers connected to Mexican drug cartels. The guns then were supposed to be tracked to the cartels' top leadership."
"But the scheme backfired when guns sold during the operation were used to kill Border Patrol agent Brian Terry in 2010 and untold numbers of innocent Mexicans. Attorney General Eric Holder has refused to turn over crucial documents for an investigation by the House Oversight Committee, headed by Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Vista." ... |
Ryan is first on Second Amendment
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"Gun owners now have one of their own on a presidential ticket. Rep. Paul Ryan recalled �deer camp over in Fairchild in Eau Claire County� in his remarks after being chosen as Mitt Romney�s vice-presidential running mate. The Wisconsin Republican is an avid hunter who�s been a strong supporter of Second Amendment rights."
"Mr. Ryan, who owns a rifle and a shotgun, is a member of the National Rifle Association (NRA). 'I know firsthand Paul�s commitment to the Second Amendment,' said Chris W. Cox, executive director of the NRA's Institute for Legislative Action, to The Washington Times. 'We�ve given him an A rating and endorsed him every cycle he�s been in Congress.'" ... |
The Second Amendment Is Not a 'States' Rights' Issue, Governor Perry
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"In the wake of a recent deadly shooting near Texas A&M University, anti-gun advocates have yet again taken the opportunity to position a horrific event as a momentous signal to introduce stricter gun control laws."
"Governor Rick Perry quickly responded by laying out his defense of gun rights. 'When it gets back to this issue of taking guns away from law-abiding citizens, and somehow know that's going to make the country safer, it's just that I don't agree with that,' he told Fox News. 'I think most people in Texas certainly don't agree with that, and that is a state-by-state issue, frankly, that should be decided in the states and not again a rush to Washington, D.C., to centralize the decision-making.' ..." ... |
National Weather Service Follows DHS In Huge Ammo Purchase
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"Why would the National Weather Service need to purchase large quantities of powerful ammo? That�s the question many are asking after the federal agency followed in the footsteps of the Department of Homeland Security in putting out a solicitation for 46,000 rounds of hollow point bullets." ... |
OR: We Can't Even Shoot On Our Own Property?
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"Jerry Conrady and his wife have been fighting to be able to continue to safely shoot on their own rural property. This is their story in their own words, why it should matter to you, and how you can help."
"Lincoln County is attacking Oregon residents� rights to shoot on private property. If Lincoln County wins the repercussions for shooters in the State of Oregon will be staggering. Every county will be able to use the following cases as precedent to require anyone on private property to obtain a condition use permit before discharging a firearm. Your support is needed." ... |
NY: Misconduct by Prosecutors, Once Again
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... "The crucial witness against Mr. Bedi agreed to testify only after the police arrested him on charges of dealing drugs."
"During Mr. Bedi�s trial, a defense lawyer blasted away at the credibility of this witness and tried to prove he had incentive to lie. Didn�t the Queens district attorney foot the hotel bill to put up you and your girlfriend for eight months? Weren�t you paid handsomely for your testimony?"
"No, the witness insisted. I paid my own bill. Nobody paid me anything."
"This was not true, and the prosecutors who sat in that courtroom and vouched for the honesty and truthfulness of this witness knew it." ... |
TX: Study the Constitution
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"I believe it�s time we take a deeper study of the Constitution�s Second Amendment."
"What if the writers had other considerations in mind when the 'right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringed' was put in after the first part that states, 'A well-regulated militia ...'" ... |
Mexico: Mexican drug gangs building own tanks as war intensifies (video available)
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"Mexico's rival crime gangs are in an arms race, and the latest sign of that are the homemade "Mad Max" type heavily armored vehicles they deploy to withstand fierce clashes with each other."
"The army found two more 'narco tanks' over the weekend in Ciudad Camargo in Tamaulipas state along the border with Texas." ...
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