Editor's Note: Although this does not concern firearms, it will most definitely be of interest to many self defense-minded people who carry a firearm (and possibly also a knife).

By Jim Shepherd

...[A] pair of Congressmen have decided to apply the nuclear option - restrictive amendments to their budgets, to let the Department of Homeland Security know they don't like the proposed Customs and Border Patrol measure designed to change the definition of a switchblade knife. The new CBP definition, if adopted, would basically cut the modern knife industry to the quick as approximately eighty percent of knives currently in production would fall into the definition of switchblade because of their assisted-opening feature.

Representatives Bob Latta (R-Ohio) and Walt Minnick (D-Idaho) have co-sponsored an amendment to the Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill to restrict funds to the proposed CBP rule on switchblades.

By Jim Irvine

Do you own a gun that you like, except for some minor detail? Do you wish your concealed carry gun concealed better? Do you want a unique look or feature for a special gun? If your concealed carry gun is a compromise, maybe it's time to consider some custom work to make your gun fit you better.

Bowie Tactical Concepts (BTC) is owned and operated by David Bowie, a Sheriff Deputy, SWAT team commander, firearms instructor, and supporter of your rights. He also happens to be a genius at making a stock gun fit and function to its highest potential for the guns specific owner.