Article first appeared at Shooting Illustrated. On Tuesday, A1F Daily took note of how Milwaukee Police Chief Edward Flynn had reportedly blamed Wisconsin Right-to-Carry permit holders for violent crime in Milwaukee:  “I can tell you anecdotally we’re seeing a number of shootings involving concealed-carry permit holders—many of whom have extensive …

Article first appeared at Shooting Illustrated. We told you last week about how many in the so-called “mainstream” media seemed to be putting forth a coordinated effort to turn gun owners against President-elect Donald Trump. USA Today posted a story last Wednesday with the headline, “Trump’s Win May Blast Gun …

Article first appeared at Shooting Illustrated. The firearm, the safe, the training—it’s the holy trinity of gun ownership. Across our Second Amendment-loving community, there exists a general consensus that these three elements shall not be separated. I learned this the day I was given my first gun, and have abided …

Article first appeared at Shooting Illustrated. As we told you in a story posted yesterday, Milwaukee Police Chief Edward Flynn recently blamed high crime on law-abiding gun owners who have concealed-carry permits In an interview with USA Today, Flynn said: “I can tell you anecdotally we’re seeing a number of …

Article first appeared at Shooting Illustrated. Florida, as the state with the most issued permits to carry concealed firearms for personal protection, announced this week that Concealed Weapons Licenses (CWLs) in the Sunshine State may now be renewed online. With more than 1.6 million active CWL holders, Florida surpassed the …

Article first appeared at Shooting Illustrated. There is no doubt that the shotgun is an excellent defensive tool, generally stopping close-range fights with a certainty no handgun ever possessed. Moreover, in the hands of a determined individual, the presence of a shotgun has often kept fights from starting in the …

Article first appeared at Shooting Illustrated. It’s plausible that somewhere in a galaxy far, far away, there exist beings that enjoy cleaning guns. As diverse and demented as our society here on Earth is, there might even be a handful of humans who feel the same way. I’m not one …

Article first appeared at Ammo Land. Dummy rounds come in a variety of configurations, some specifically designed for firearms training. I’ve worked with dummies on every job I’ve had. I’m not saying all my fellow employees were a few fries short of a Happy Meal, but there was always a …

Article first appeared at Shooting Illustrated. Many tactical guys nowadays think a defensive shotgun should look exactly like their AR-15, but I disagree. Fact is, a shotgun for home defense is different from the tactical shotguns used by military and law enforcement because those guys use them for door-breaching and …

Article first appeared at Cheaper Than Dirt. HUNT S.A.F.E. . . . NSSF’s Project ChildSafe program is in the midst of promoting its Hunt S.A.F.E. campaign, which urges hunters and all firearm owners to Secure your firearms when not in use; be Aware of those around you who are not …