If a jury in Colorado ever is asked to decide whether Jahlil Meshesha was pointing his gun at off-duty Jefferson County Deputy Sheriff Jose Ramon Marquez in an apparent attempted robbery last winter, they just need to look at a photograph of his weapon. The photo shows Marquez’s bullet, which he fired at Meshesha while […]
What to do when the Police pull your car over
Most of us have had that sinking feeling when the blue lights go on behind us. Traffic stops can be dangerous for police and citizens. It is important that you pull over safely and follow the police officers directions. Non-compliance can lead to a perceived threat and use of force. If you are legally carrying […]
How to keep your guns
So you want to stop the gun grabbers do ya ? You’re a good guy or gal who follows the guns laws and is getting more and more aggravated by being lumped in with some lunatic wack job whenever there is a tragedy here in the United States. Let’s face facts, the crazies are not […]
NRA’s Response to the shooting of Philando Castile
Dallas Police Murders: What we know about the shooter and his rifle
Initial reports from the Dallas shooting described multiple snipers with AR-15s. CBS news later reported that the terrorist in Dallas used an antique, the SKS. It now appears that the shooter used a modified Saiga IZ-240 5.45mm rifle. I will not mention his name. These Police officers gave their lives in Dallas: Officer Brent Thompson […]
Saiga 5.45mm Rifle used by Dallas Shooter
A source tells thearmsguide.com that when Dallas SWAT made entry after the detonation of an explosive device, they encountered a Saiga IZ-240 semiautomatic rifle on the floor among the rubble. The weapon had a 30 round magazine, single point sling, Magpul folding stock and a Primary Arms 5 power scope. This photo should be credited […]
Man falsely connected to the shooting by Dallas police
As Thursday’s deadly attack unfolded in Texas, with snipers injuring six people and killing five Dallas police officers, the scene was one of chaos and confusion. Three suspects are now in custody. A fourth is reported to be dead. The identities and motives of the perpetrators still remain under investigation. Amid the confusion, a man in a […]
Faxon Firearms First Responder/Military Sale
Faxon Will Be Offering Dealer Pricing To All Law Enforcement, Military, & First Responders Today Through Monday Faxon Firearms is running a unique special this weekend to honor those who serve willingly after such heinous attacks in Dallas. Typical dealer pricing is 25% off. Email [email protected] if you do not already have a Faxon MIL/LE/First […]
Ballistics 101: What Is Ballistic Coefficient?
When a bullet flies through the air, forces called “drag” are exerted upon it. These forces slow down the bullet as it flies, but they don’t act the same way on every bullet. While the subject of aerodynamics is extremely complex, one way to account for differences in bullet drag that is commonly used in the […]
DANGER AT THE ZOO: Weapons Response Teams
Last Saturday, Cincinnati Zoo officials shot and killed a 17 year-old western lowland gorilla after it threatened a toddler who had fallen into the moat surrounding the exhibit (the child was later released from the hospital basically unharmed). Aside from the sensationalism brought on by various media reports, I was curious about the policies and […]