Greg Drobny gives a great no-nonsense look at some of the myths surrounding the second amendment. If there’s one area in political thought that is an immediate indicator of where people stand when it comes to their view of government and individual freedom, it’s the subject of the Second Amendment. What it meant then, what…
Read MoreFrom the “Children’s Firearms Marketing Safety Act,†proposed by Rep. Robin Kelly: [T]he Federal Trade Commission shall promulgate rules … to prohibit any person from marketing firearms to children [defined as anyone under 18]. Such rules shall include the following: (1) A prohibition on the use of cartoon characters to promote firearms and firearm products.…
Read MoreIn May of 2011, Buckeye, Arizona police officers Chris Paz and Rolando Tirado were working off-duty security detail at a popular Phoenix event when an altercation with a reckless driver turned deadly. This is the powerful story of the bonds of brotherhood between two officers who work side-by-side every day, and the aftereffect of what…
Read MoreIf you find yourself in a personal defense situation, the reality is you’ll probably be in a nighttime setting such as a dark parking lot. To combat this, Tatiana suggests always carrying a handheld light. Tatiana Whitlock is a Refuse to Be a Victim® and NRA-certified basic pistol instructor, trained range safety officer, Krav Maga…
Read MorePistol-caliber choices are personal and everybody has an opinion. But opinion isn’t fact, and there is some misinformation out there that needs to be addressed. Many readers are under the impression that U.S. special operations forces have returned to using .45 caliber pistols since the adoption of the M9 9mm in 1985. This has some…
Read MoreFifteen new contests added to the contest page today. You can’t win if you don’t enter….
Read MoreSaiga shotguns — specifically those manufactured by Izhmash & Kalashnikov — have been banned for importation per executive order 13662. Read the full text of the brief and associated references for full details. http://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/sanctions/OFAC-Enforcement/Pages/20140716.aspx
Read MoreJustin over at GunsAmerica has written a primer for those interested in getting started in IDPA. http://www.gunsamerica.com/blog/getting-started-idpa/
Read MoreA couple of petitions if you are not already aware of them. Short Barreled Rifles (SBR) https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/remove-need-citizens-register-short-barreled-rifle-sbr-atf-paying-200-tax-stamp/h3YQxFCY Suppressors https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/remove-suppressors-nfa-regulated-item/wVgXbqP8 I figure since the government already knows where I live, how much money I make, who I talk to on the phone and the contents of my emails — putting my name on these petitions won’t…
Read More2025 Texas Gun Legislation
Legislation affecting gun rights in the 2023 session.
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