In 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 MoreBrandon’s got some good advice for beginners and a refresher for folks that have been doing this a while. 10 Tips for Concealed Carry Beginners (and friendly reminders for experts)
Read More2025 Texas Gun Legislation
Legislation affecting gun rights in the 2023 session.
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