I Watched 88 Hours of a Murder Trial. Here’s What I Learned.
I watched all 88 hours of the Zimmerman trial. Here’s why, and what it reveals for concealed carriers about self-defense law, evidence, and public opinion.
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How a Homebound Buck Betrayed a 287-Pound South Carolina Giant
The lesson in this story concerns deer behavior, and it is one you can put to work on your own ground. Archibald Rutledge held that an old buck keeps a home range he loves, and that even after being run out, shot at, or wounded, he returns to that home within a week or ten […] The post How ...
Fudd Friday: The Poor Man's Safari Cartridge
Welcome back to another edition of Fudd Friday. This week, we are looking at a cartridge with a dedicated fan base that many shooters have never heard of. The .35 Whelen uses common components to create an affordable American competitor to legendary safari cartridges like the .375 H&H or 9.3x...
‘I’m Thankful I Did Not Have to Shoot’: Mississippi Firearm Trainer Describes Holding a Carjacking Suspect at Gunpoint
A Mississippi firearms instructor drew on a man who tried to take his truck after leaving an SUV blocking train tracks near Star. Read the original story: ‘I’m Thankful I Did Not Have to Shoot’: Mississippi Firearm Trainer Describes Holding a Carjacking Suspect at Gunpoint
Westchester Man Who Waited Nearly a Year for His Pistol Permit Starts Petition as County Hands New Applicants Appointment Dates in 2027
A Westchester County man who waited nearly a year for his pistol permit launched a petition after a friend was given a 2027 date just to submit. Read the original story: Westchester Man Who Waited Nearly a Year for His Pistol Permit Starts Petition as County Hands New Applicants Appointment Dates...
What Will Make Your Gun Fail (and Why)?
Though it’s certainly possible for the items in our lives to suddenly and catastrophically give up the ghost, we often benefit from a number of clues that indicate something might go wrong. Live long enough, and you’ll probably have to deal with a phone charger that needs to be at just the ri...
Gun Trace Data Turns Lawful Dealers Into Gun-Control Targets
A Firearms Research Center analysis exposes how gun-recovery statistics are used to cast suspicion on lawful firearm dealers. The implications reach every FFL: a gun’s later recovery does not establish that the dealer who handled it did anything wrong.
What Is a Citizen First Responder?
Editor’s Note: This article describing the citizen first responder is presented for discussion purposes. Know and follow your jurisdiction’s laws regarding self-defense, and ensure that anyone rendering aid is qualified to do so. Seek competent training from qualified instructors. A commo...
This Little Light of Mine – The New E2 Pulse Keychain Light from Wuben
While I’ve been tangentially aware of Wuben as a brand, I’d never tried one of their lights. So when they reached out to me about taking a few of their products for a test drive, I readily agreed. I’d heard good things about them, so I figured I’d give them a shot. They sent me […] ...
FFL Direct: ATF's Trace API and the Registry Fight
ATF pitched an opt-in API that answers trace requests straight from a dealer's recordkeeping system, while Congress asked the White House to dismantle a 1.4 billion-record database. Here is what that collision means for your shop, your vendor, and your counter staff.