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One of my favorite pocket knives, and one that has served me the longest, is my Emerson CQC-7AW. The 154CM steel hones to a fine v-grind edge on the drop point blade. The G10 scales cover titanium liners to make a strong, yet ergonomic, grip. Emerson‘s signature “wave” opening mechanism is the fastest unassisted […]
Yesterday marked the deadline for New Yorkers to register their newly defined “assault rifles” in compliance with the SAFE Act. However, it seems New York firearms owners are not submitting to the legislation peacefully. It is presumed by several sources that as many as 90% of the estimated 1.5 million applicable firearms have yet to […]
So-called “smart guns” are already beginning to be used in states, such as California. In a recent report about a subcommittee meeting earlier this month, Attorney General Eric Holder announced that the Department of Justice will be exploring gun tracking bracelet technologies. Similar to the RFID watch that works with the Armatix iP1 pistol, Holder […]
Fortunately for this Chicago-area resident, last summer, Illinois became the last state in the US to approve concealed carry. According to this report, on April 7th, a concealed carry permit holder survived a self defense shooting against armed intruders. The man, unnamed in the report, was walking around his home in the wee hours of the morning (about 02:40), […]
My sister, Ruby, and I have spent much of our trigger time learning how to safely use firearms with this Ruger Mark III Target .22 LR pistol. Here’s a recent shot of Ruby at the range with the Ruger. She’s becoming quite the crack shot, which keeps me on my toes. Now, I just need […]
We’ve heard some ridiculous incidents with children getting in trouble due to their school’s “zero tolerance” policies, but this news story tops most of those. According to a report earlier this week, a thirteen-year-old student found himself in hot water at Glen Meadow Middle School in Vernon Township, NJ. Allegedly, Ethan Chaplin, a seventh grade […]
Several news sources have reported a mass stabbing at a public high school just east of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Allegedly, the attacker was a 16-yr-old sophomore at the school, Franklin Regional Senior High, armed with two kitchen knives. According to one report, the young male was running through the crowded school halls before class, slashing and […]
Usually, when I share a news report about a home invasion, the residents fare poorly, if they survive at all. In this news story, however, a family recently confronted by an aggressive home invader used their home defense firearms to end a break-in without any harm coming to the residents within the home. According to […]
New York’s SAFE Act clamped considerable restrictions on firearms and shooting accessories when it passed on January 15, 2013. In response, some New York based companies have left the state, such as Kahr Arms and American Tactical Imports, for more firearms-friendly locations. Other gun manufacturers have begun releasing “NY compliant” AR-15 style rifles, including Stag Arms, […]
This week’s Photo Friday features one of my personal favorites: the CZ-75 BD Police 9mm pistol. And, for kicks and giggles, the video above features the CZ-75 BD Police shooting in slow motion. (I’m still learning to film in high speed with the Sony NEX FS700 camera.) Hope you enjoy it!
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