Article first appeared at Americas1stFreedom. A new report finds that turning mass murderers into mass-media anti-heroes apparently encourages that behavior among other unstable, anti-social people. Who woulda thunk it? Buy All-American! Bring health and vitality back to your body with these non-transdermal patches Get your Vitamin B17 & Get 10% …

In the first case before the Supreme Court following Justice Antonin Scalia’s untimely and mysterious death, the court threw out the decision of a Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court regarding the state’s claim that stun guns are not protected under the Second Amendment. However, in the court also stated very clearly, …

Article first appeared at Shootingillustrated. Arriving at the range and finding out you left important items like your hearing protection or ammunition sitting on your workbench at home puts a damper on what might otherwise be a pleasant time at the range. I’ve learned to keep my gear in my …

Article first appeared at Shootingillustrated. If you’ve ever been to the Basque country of Northern Spain, perhaps you’ve heard of Bergara—a town that lies close to the better-known gunmaking hub of Eibar. Chances are, though, that if you’ve ever heard the name it was in the context of Bergara Barrels. …

Article first appeared at Cheaperthandirt. Most often, new shooters are introduced to the sport on .22 LR pistols for good reason. They have a low recoil, light Bang!, and offer an easy initial introduction. But what about a “first gun” for new shooters or those who have shot before, but …

Article first appeared at American Rifleman. The increase in criminal “strike team” size signals it’s time lawful citizens take a close look at their home-defense gun’s magazine capacity. Some politicians claim a double-barreled shotgun is enough, but I’ll let you decide. In Illinois, a trio beat a 71-year-old man to …

Article first appeared at Shooting Illustrated. Snubby revolvers are popular carry guns. Most, however, are not chambered in .44 Mag. TheRuger Super Redhawk Alaskan is built on Ruger’s largest revolver frame, and weighs a portly 45 ounces. While Ruger may have originally designed the Alaskan for duty in the arctic …

When seconds count, you’d better have a way to defend yourself because no one else will be there to help. According to reports, it came down to a matter of life and death when a Kentucky woman was followed by a man in the mall. When she entered the garage elevator, …

Article first appeared at Cheaperthatdirt.com Cheaperthandirt – No, this is not a 9mm versus .45 ACP debate. The 9mm has already won; perhaps you are the last to know it, though. It’s not much of a secret that I prefer the 9mm for most applications. That being said, the last four …

Article first appeared at NRAmedia.org NRAmedia – I’ll admit it. I’ve fallen into the “optic trap.” There are more than a couple of, well, let’s just call them lapses in judgment in my ol’ pile of no-longer-used optics. Oh, sure, when you’re looking to equip a new rifle with glass, but …