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Ammo, Ankles Holsters and Reloads: The Best Choices for Carrying a Snub-Nose Revolver

by Greg Ellifritz

3:00pm Monday, October 19, 2015

I recently received this question from a reader. Considering the popularity of the snub nose revolver as a carry pistol, I figured it would be useful if I answered the question in a blog post: “I’m looking to pick up a S&W 340PD here soon as a backup or pocket gun to add to my daily carry. I’m looking for recommendations on carry ammo for it, what ankle holsters to look at and the best way to...

Your rights in jeopardy over fundraiser-inspired lies

by Tim Inwood

7:00am Monday, October 19, 2015

Days ago I had yet another argument with a short-sighted individual who was buying into the leftist mantra that that we need to ban semi-auto firearms. This latest anti-gun frenzy was brought on by the shooting in Roseburg, Oregon. The reality you won't get from the establishment media is that, according to the FBI, so-called "semi-auto assault weapons" are used in less than 1/4 of 1% of any...

Ohio deer-trafficking scheme nets record $1.6 million fine

by Chad D. Baus

3:00pm Friday, October 16, 2015

Recently, the Columbus Dispatch published an article noting that the largest fine and restitution for a wildlife crime in U.S. history, $1.6 million, has been ordered in an Ohio case involving trafficking in whitetail deer. From the article : Benjamin N. Chason, 61, of Climax, Ga., was sentenced in U.S. District Court for violations of the Lacey Act, a 115-year-old federal wildlife-protection law...

September 2015 Firearms Sales Checks Highest September on Record

7:00am Friday, October 16, 2015

The September 2015 NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) figure of 1,071,945 is the highest September on record for the 17-year-old system, with an increase of 4.7 percent compared to the September 2014 NSSF-adjusted NICS figure of 1,024,272. For comparison, the unadjusted September 2015 NICS figure of 1,786,743 reflects a 23.4 percent increase from the unadjusted...

The .22 Magnum for Self-Defense

by Richard Mann

3:00pm Thursday, October 15, 2015

A practical personal protection plan should include a handgun, but that handgun should, without question, be one you’re comfortable with. As you become more experienced you’ll have the opportunity to further evaluate the situation and trade-up as your comfort and skill levels increase. For some, a .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire (WMR) might be the best place to start. It’s also affordable, readily...

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How to Help a Cop During a Life-Threatening Struggle - Part II

by Greg Ellifritz

7:00am Thursday, October 15, 2015

[Recently] I wrote an article about How to Help a Cop in a Life-Threatening Struggle . The article was well received and generated a lot of comments and questions. One of the most common questions was: “The article provided good options for an armed individual to assist an officer in trouble, but I don’t have a CCW permit. Is there anything an UNARMED individual can do to help?” It’s an excellent...

Safe Storage—More Than a Steel Box and Combination Lock

by Tisma Juett

3:00pm Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Storing firearms, whether loaded or unloaded, so that they are inaccessible to children and other unauthorized individuals is easy to do given the many options on the market today. Now, when you hear the word “storage,” most people are thinking a safe of some sort, and that is certainly an appropriate way to store firearms. But have you considered how you safely store your firearm when carrying...

Are terrorists watching your kid’s school?

by Jim Irvine

7:00am Wednesday, October 14, 2015

I got a call from a school superintendent last week. There was a threat against a school. There would be a shooting involving a rifle during the 6th period that day. The attack didn’t happen, but the school and law enforcement took it seriously. If this was terrorists' probing, it gave them a good look at the response they will need to contend with when they execute a mass hostage siege at our...