I've had this article bookmarked for a long time. Since I am bogged down with work stuff, I thought I'd share it. This is one of the reasons why yours truly wants a DSA FAL. If I tried this with my ARs, I'd argue the bolt carrier would have seized long before getting halfway through the test and I'd have a smoothbore barrel instead of a rifled o...

The blanket ban on firearms in American National Parks arguably once made sense, as guns for self defense were generally banned from most public places. But times and the laws have changed and the rules for National Parks need to change with them. Because National Parks were created for American citizens to enjoy, not to drive political policy.In a...

I was preparing to write an article discussing Barack Obama’s extensive anti gun rights record, but found this excellent post on the subject: FACT: Barack Obama voted against the confirmation of 2 of the 5 Justices that affirmed an individual right to keep and bear arms. FACT: Barack Obama voted to allow reckless lawsuits designed to bankrupt...

By Chad D. Baus U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign recently announced the National Steering Committee of the Sportsmen for McCain coalition. Included on that list are two prominent Ohioans - Michael Budzik, the former chief of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife, and Congressman Bob Latta (R-5), a current Bu...

This information originally appeared on the SportsmenforObama? blog. In 1999 Obama suggested a law that would prevent all gun stores within a five mile radius of schools and parks (See Obama's Draconian Gun Control). In the following map, the white area is the calculated exclusion zone along the I-25 corridor around Denver and farther north and so...

to Breda! ...

Reports are that Barack Obama will be giving his acceptance speech on a stage styled like a temple or something. When one of the biggest criticisms of you is that you are snobbish and out of touch, you just might not want to make it look like you think you are some sort of god. Sort of highlighting your weakness. This is like if John McCain styl...

What musical pitch does the case of a 30-06 make if blown across?  What about a .223 casing.  Neither case makes a perfect note, but they come close. Answer: 30-06 produces a D pitch, a little flat .223 produces a G pitch, though it’s a little sharp If you knew that off the top of your head, you’re far gun nuttier than I am. ...

Congratulations to Breda for making that fateful step two years ago.  She’s a lot more than a cook in my book. ...

Coincidence? ...

As this election looms, we are in a struggle between capitalism and socialism attractively packaged as "change". With someone and their supporting party, talking of controls and "sacrifices", taxes, and coercions they would impose, what arbitrary powers they would enact, what "social remedies" they would hand out, with...

Wednesday, August 27, 2008 Fairfax, VA- Today, the Village of Morton Grove agreed to a stipulated dismissal of a National Rifle Association lawsuit challenging the village’s gun ban. A new town ordinance recognizes the right to private handgun ownership, bringing an end to NRA’s lawsuit against the village. Morton Grove completely dismissed it...

Yes, I lured you in here thinking you'd see a piece of home made pie, but what I have to write tonight is personal, and it pertains to the election, and the future of our great country. If you've had your fill of political blogs and the news, come back in a day or two for something lighter. But sometimes there are things I have to say, even if o...

Todd Jarrett had a mission. He wanted to convince me that the Crimson Trace Laser Grips were not only a useful gizmo on a handgun, but also the handiest training aid since the invention of the snap cap.He failed.Full disclosure time: About five years ago, I was very active on the gun boards. I think the forum in question was The Firing Line, but it...

The pistol that ParaUSA provided for those of us who wanted to shoot a .45 ACP caliber pistol was the PXT LDA Single Stack Tac-S with a couple of add ons to make it special for this event. , please ask. I'll answer as I can, or get the answer for you from ParaUSA....

The AZCDL has posted the details of the voting records of Arizona Legislature Representatives & Senators as well as their responses to the AZCDL Gun Rights Questionnaire. If your Senator or......

So, if Democrats are identified with Liberals, and Liberals are indentified with being Anti Gun, and Pro Abortion, then isn’t there an inherent conflict of the Anti Gun crowd to use *For the Children* stance, while being Pro Abortion? ...

CCW instructor Don Myers wrote about a tragedy where a couple of young musicians were killed for $2.00 on the one day that for an unknown reason Steve (one of the two victims) had decided to leave......

This was our transport down to Blackwater (click on thumbnail for bigger image). Pretty nice! It picked us up at the hotel and then stopped at Blackhawk's headquarters for a tour and presentations. We were issued a pair of their holsters, which were VERY nice. One version has the gun held by an adjustable detent. The other has a detent plus a clamp...

Here's the inside of the Blackhawk bus that took us to the shoot. It was quite a comfortable ride, altho not so classy as the Suburbans we later drove. Click on image to enlarge. ...

There seems to be a lot of passion for the Appleseed Project from instructors, and I feel like I’m doing a lot of nitpicking over problems I have with the program, that in the big picture, are relatively unimportant.  Defenders of Appleseeed have consitently stated that it is not for newbie shooters, which was a misperception I had of the pr...

They loaned us a couple of Suburbans that had been lightly used in the "ram your way out of an ambush" exercise. The insides were full of spent and live ammo, one had two bullet holes, both had windows gone. It was unspeakably cool transportation. This was the one in better condition. The other had a cracked windshield, three windows blown in, and ...

These aren’t from our weekend, but Peter has dug up some good ones. ...

The 2008 Gun Rights Policy Conference (GRPC) will be held in Phoenix, Arizona, on September 26, 27, and 28, at the Sheraton Crescent hotel. The theme of this year’s conference is “Elect Freedom!” Celebrating its 23rd year, the conference is a great place to meet national gun rights leaders and your fellow grassroots activists. Th...

Right here....

Alas, no matter how hard I try, I cannot find anything online regarding flaming midgets riding tricycles. Sorry Caleb and Tam, I've failed you both....

At Armed Canadian: When in England at a fairly large conference, Colin Powell was asked by the Archbishop of Canterbury if our plans for Iraq were just an example of empire building by George Bush. He answered by saying, “Over the years, the United States has sent many of its fine young men and women into great peril to fight for freedom beyo...

The Brady Folks have endorsed Biden. What better confirmation can we receive that Biden is a well practiced gun grabber than an endorsement from one of the leading anti-gun campaigns?...

Bastrop County, TexasFrom the August 27, 2008 Austin American-Statesman:Sheriff’s deputies in Bastrop are investigating a fatal shooting that happened Tuesday when a man fatally shot another man he says was trying to break into his residence on John Croft Road near the city of Bastrop. A dispatcher said that Dillian Wilhelm shot James Nauer, of...

Sebastian shares a compilation of highlights of our training at the ParaUSA Gun Blogger Summer Camp....

When in England at a fairly large conference, Colin Powell was asked by the Archbishop of Canterbury if our plans for Iraq were just an example of empire building by George Bush.He answered by saying, "Over the years, the United States has sent many of its fine young men and women into great peril to fight for freedom beyond our borders. The only ...

So, on my flight out of Tampa I had to declare my weapon. Guns are like Schrödinger's cat, apparently if a TSA agent observes them, the all danger goes away. Don't get me wrong, I have no problems with having to declare a firearm. By having your weapon and ammunition inspected, more eyes can be placed on a situation where some carelessness could c...

I have never been a huge fan of laser sights.  Mostly because I’m a bit of a traditionalist, and believe that getting a clear sight picture on your target needs to be something instinctive, and it’s how folks should train.  When I found out our Para 1911s were going to be equipped with Crimson Trace Laser Grips, my reaction was mostly...

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There was once a company that produced a dry cake mix that only required water to be added. When they ran taste tests, apparently the cake was borderline phenomenal, and they thought they had a sure fire hit on their hands. It wouldn't sell. You see, nobody believed that a cake mix that didn't require eggs or fats could possibly be any good. The c...