CLAIRTON, PA — A man was shot and killed after the man he intended to kill with his handgun couldn’t be bothered by a mere bullet to the arm and leg, and wrestled the gun away. The would-be murderer was shot in the head and killed by his own gun. As Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 […]
Handguns for Bear Defense: a Study by Caliber
One of the things most hotly debated by hunters, firearms owners, and flat-out bored people is the answer to the question: “What caliber handgun do I need to be safe against bear attack?” Not to get all clickbait-y, but the answer might surprise you. Ammoland was kind enough to make a little compilation of 35 […]
The Latest Anti-Firearm Argument Left My Head Spinning
I have heard — I think — all of the major arguments out there to enact gun control. I’d be willing to wager that I’ve heard most of the uncommon ones, too. But last week, I was slapped with one by a dear friend that left my head spinning. My friend, who I won’t name, finally came […]
Robbery Duo Cut to Solo When Armed Guard Takes a Stand
LANCASTER, CA — A California security guard was faced with a life-and-death encounter with two armed robbers when they tried to make a quick buck at a local internet cafe, CBS Los Angeles reports. Fortunately, he (or she) was up for the challenge, and one of those robbers wouldn’t survive the ordeal. According to CBS […]
#FlashbackFriday to When California Police Chief Claims a Gun “Is Not a Defensive Weapon”
It’s no secret that California isn’t firearm-friendly territory. As armed citizens, we know the arguments made to enact gun control are deeply flawed, even with the best of intentions, and sometimes those arguments are completely insane. In a video that could easily have broken the internet in 2013, former Emeryville Police Chief Ken James made […]
Hunter Forced to Shoot Pair of Grizzly Bears in Attack, Only He Survives
BILLINGS, MT — A hunter was forced to shoot and kill a grizzly bear mother after accidentally stumbling upon her and her cub while hunting late last month, The Associated Press reports via The Seattle Times. Unfortunately, the cub was wounded as well, and was later euthanized. As the Associated Press reports via The Seattle […]
Neighbors Duke It Out in Suburban Gunfight Over Kid’s Baseball Throw
DELTONA, FL — A man lost a portion of his finger thanks to an argument started between two neighbors over, of all things, a kid throwing a baseball against a fence. Technically, we’ve got a case of armed home and self-defense here, but it’s really hard to want to champion either party’s cause. As The […]
[HOLSTER REVIEW] Building on Excellence: The Osborn Holsters TacticalRig IWB + Mag
Let’s take a look at the Osborne Holsters TacticalRig IWB + Mag. Now, before I get deep into this review, I have one heck of an apology to make, and a “thank you” that is twice as large. Osborn is a fantastic company, and I let them down. This holster was provided to me an […]
BREAKING: 5 Officers Down in Florence, SC Shootout
FLORENCE, SC — Three Florence County deputies are down and two Florence Police Department officers are reported to have been shot as well during what appears to be a ferocious shootout in Florence, SC, according to WPDE’s Tonya Brown. Officers on scene tell me three Florence County deputies and two Florence city police officers have […]