• Pipe-Armed Burglar Wasn’t Aware That The Business Owner Lives Where He Works… And He’s Armed

    LANCASTER, KY — A Kentucky man armed with a pipe had his plans to rob a local business ruined when he discovered that the establishment was not only occupied by the business owner, but that business owner was armed. I guess you could call his “get rich quick” scheme a pipe dream. I’m sorry. It…

  • Insane Open Carrier Astounds Internet With Bizarre Carry Method

    In a social media post that has deservedly gone viral, a woman photographed open carrying highlights just how little she knows about what she’s doing by carrying a firearm… upside-down. The only thing that makes any sense to me is if she woefully misunderstood how the holster attached to her belt. I mean, take a…

  • 2019 SURVEY NOW LIVE: The Best Holster in the History of Ever

    In 2014, we did our first Best Holster in the History of Ever survey, and received over 20,000 votes from concealed carriers. You can see the 2014 results here. Then in 2016, we did our second rendition of Best Holster survey, added some questions, and received 58,000 votes. You can see the 2016 results here.…

  • Business Owner Drops Burglar the Instant He Walks Into Work

    YAKIMA, WA — A man was shot inside of a Yakima Farmers Insurance office late last month, YakTriNews reports. The hapless burglar thought to break into the office mid-morning — right when people tend to be walking into work for the day. What a ridiculous time to steal all that valuable… insurance. According to YakTriNews:…

  • 5 Men Attempt Gas Station Heist, Only 3 Escape

    HOUSTON, TX — An attempted robbery by five men at a local Houston gas station was shut down in brutal fashion by an off-duty law enforcement officer who was looking out for his community, the Houston Chronicle reports. No one was killed during the incident, partially thanks to the quick action and restraint of the…

  • Teacher Caught On Camera Planting 9mm Round In School Hallway To Try And Push For Metal Detectors

    By John Boch via TTAG There’s nothing like throwing a 30-year teaching career – and the related pension – into the garbage to advocate for more gun control. Police say Alfred J. Purcell III dropped a live 9mm round on the floor in the school where he worked. And they have it on video. Why…

  • [VIDEO] Armed Citizen’s Frustration Got Him Shot. With His Own Gun.

    If you own an business and someone steals from that business, you’re going to be frustrated and annoyed. And angry. How we handle those emotions, though, will dictate the outcome. In this case, a shop owner confronted two guys who stole some beer from him earlier. When they came back, the owner was giving it…

  • Ruger American New Shooter Academy Season 2: Episode 2

    Safety first! Before the Johnson’s begin their training with Kyle, the firearms safety rules must be reviewed. Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction.Always keep your finger off the trigger until you’re ready to shoot.Always keep the gun unloaded until ready to use. Kyle also takes the family through the firearms that they…

  • POLL & GUIDE: Do You Look Down At Your Holster When Holstering Your Firearm?

    Making sure that a holster is clear when holstering your firearm is important, but is it enough to just assume that it’s clear? The truth is, you can’t say for certain that nothing is in the way unless you physically take a look. Fight me all you want, but these are the facts of life.…