Armed Citizen Stops School Shooter at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon

An armed citizen stopped the Silver Rail Elementary school shooter in Bend, Oregon, after the attacker killed three children and a teacher. The gun-free zone policy had disarmed law-abiding adults. Police arrived minutes later and found the suspect already dead.

By Duncan Johnson Editor in Chief •

POTD: Marlin Model 1888 “Santa Claus” Rifle – Delivered Just in Time

Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have a lever gun with the best name on a receiver I’ve seen in a while. This is a factory engraved, special order Marlin Model 1888 in 38-40 with “Santa Claus” inscribed on the left side of the receiver. Factory records show it ...

By Sam.S •

Beating Bugs and Bucks in the Early Southern Season

Early-season deer hunting in the South means fighting two battles at once: staying still enough to kill a mature buck, and keeping the mosquitoes off you while you do it. The heat and humidity alone make sitting a treestand a chore, and mosquitoes stay prevalent throughout much of the South well ...

By James Chen •

The Sierra Lake That Isn’t on Any Map

Below the snow-cross on the shoulder of Mount Tallac lies a lake that never appeared on a California map. People who knew of it called it Lost Lake, and the trout living there put up a harder fight than any fish I had hooked before. How I reached it, recounted in the November 1951 issue […]...

By James Chen •

Week in Review: NFA Rollback Meets State Law at the Counter

Mississippi's attorney general makes Form 4 voluntary, Maryland holds its line, and Silencer Central opens a 20,000-dealer transfer network. Plus what this week's rule changes mean for your counter.

By Fred Thompson •

Armed Citizen Kills Bend School Shooter in 3 Minutes

An armed citizen reportedly intervened during a deadly shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, stopping the attacker before police entered the building. The post Armed Citizen Kills Bend School Shooter in 3 Minutes appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

By TTAG News Contributor •

FirstSpear Friday Focus: RAGNAR Stretch Carbine 3 Magazine Pocket

Three magazines. Fast access. Flat profile. The FirstSpear RAGNAR™ STRETCH CARBINE 3 MAGAZINE POCKET is a purpose-built flat pocket designed for operators who need to carry three 30-round 5.56 magazines in a low-profile, rapidly attachable configuration. Hook backing on the rear allows for fast...

By Eric G •
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