From the outset, an undercover gun-buying sting by federal agents in Milwaukee was plagued by confusion. Local ATF agents wanted to target their longtime nemesis, the Outlaws. They had been going after the aging motorcycle gang with what they dubbed “Operation Smokin’ Piston,” breaking up untaxed cigarette operations on the south side, but were having…
Read MoreFor years I’d seen folks with the around-the-neck style bluetooth earbuds for listening to music, and wondered why there weren’t similar options for shooters. Well, now there are. Walker has the Razor X — a noise cancelling earbud headset — which fits the bill. The around-the-neck design rests comfortably out of the way, to not…
Read MoreModernRifleman has a very thorough review of the process. For those interested in how it would all work out, the article should answer your questions. Definitely worth the read. http://modernrifleman.net/2016/09/08/buying-a-suppressor-with-silencer-shops-sid-kiosks/
Read MoreThe problem with laws is that they are written by man, and are therefore fallible. Often times laws are rushed into existence without adequate care or deliberation to solve a temporary problem, only to prove itself to be both oppressive and archaic as time marches on. That headlong rush towards poorly-formed permanent solutions for temporary…
Read MoreAttorney General Bob Ferguson is proposing a ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. Ferguson, joined by a broad coalition of over 50 community leaders and elected officials, announced on Wednesday that he will submit agency request legislation in the 2017 session. Ferguson’s proposed legislation has two key elements: A ban on semiautomatic weapons with…
Read MoreThe primary purpose of a shooting sling is to provide additional stability by making the interface between the shooter and the rifle more rigid. A shooting sling is not ideally adapted to close-quarter engagements or tactical carry—its principal intent is to assist with marksmanship at distance. When it comes to shooting slings, the old military…
Read MoreAt the risk of reducing my own chances to win, https://www.weapon-blog.com/contests/ has been updated with all the gun and gear related contests that I am aware of for the month. Go forth and win… As always, feel free to share wherever you can. If you are aware of any that are not on the list,…
Read More2025 Texas Gun Legislation
Legislation affecting gun rights in the 2023 session.
Continue reading
Paying The Bills
