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Another tragic shooting at a US military installation has been reported today. Fort Hood, the location of an earlier shooting in 2009 (killing 13), suffered a shooting today that resulted in four deaths with several wounded. Ivan Lopez, a military truck driver recently assigned to the 13th Sustainment Command expeditionary unit at Fort Hood earlier this […]
One April Fools’ prankster found herself in serious trouble after her ill-conceived prank against her daughter went awry. According to a news report, Angela Timmons worked on a college campus in South Carolina. She and her daughter have a long standing tradition of catching each other with fun pranks each year. This year, Timmons devised […]
Especially in recent years, Detroit has established a reputation for itself as one of the most dangerous cities in the United States. But this year, new police chief James Craig has taken a stand again the commonality of violent crime in his city. He has renewed the determination of the Detroit police against crime, but […]
If you like blades, you’re probably going to want to check out the new Emerson knives releasing for 2014. This year, Emerson launched several new knife projects, including collaboration blades selling through Kershaw, and three new folders, the Bulldog, the Patriot, and the ETAK. Here’s a little more info on each of the new folders available […]
These carbon fiber barrels are manufactured by Proof Research. They were lovely pieces of firearms machinery, but to a firearms enthusiast like myself, loaded mags are a pretty sight in and of themselves. I wish I could have grabbed a few and headed off to the range. Due to the lines at SHOT during Industry […]
I may not have military or law enforcement experience, but it’s hard not to feel like an “operator” in gear like this Rogue Gunfighter LVR lightweight armor carrier. I haven’t had experience giving the LVR a workout, but as far as first impressions go, it left a positive one on me. It was comfortable, adjustable […]
Ever thought about getting a gun tattoo? It might get you into trouble. According to a local news report, in rural Norridgewok, Maine, Michael Smith was awakened by the blare of a megaphone, instructing him to leave his home. Why would the Maine State Police bring a team of armed officers to address a sleeping […]
Today, my home state of Wisconsin sent a new piece of firearms legislation through the Senate and Assembly and on to Governor Walker. The new bill, SB 527, largely has to do with shooting ranges and the noise they generate. If the Governor approves this piece of firearms legislation, ranges will be exempt from state and […]
A video published yesterday showing the ATF police raiding an Ares Armor facility despite the fact that Ares Armor was granted a restraining order against the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives. Let’s back up to before the conflict between the ATF and Ares Armor came to a head with yesterday’s raid. Ever […]
The other day, I was thrilled to receive a special parcel in the mail. Inside the package, wrapped in red, white, and blue tissue paper, was my custom leather OWB holster, made for me by Savoy Leather. Immediately, I grabbed my camera and took some pictures to share their beautiful, detailed work. My Springfield Range […]
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