Eliminating Federal Gun Free Zones

By Aaron Spuler | June 18, 2019 | Comments Off on Eliminating Federal Gun Free Zones

Back in 1990, Congress passed the Gun-Free School Zone Act (GFSZA), which banned gun possession within 1,000 feet of a school. Sen. Joe Biden helped write this bill. After several successful court challenges, Congress rewrote the law in 1996. Later, a few realized that banning law-bidding citizens from having guns couldn’t stop bad people from…

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Ten Years

By Aaron Spuler | June 17, 2019 |

The Weapon Blog has now been around for over ten years! First post was June 16, 2009: Stoeger Cougar Here’s to another ten.

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The Dangerous 0.003%

By Aaron Spuler | June 14, 2019 |

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) released statistics to the Washington Free Beacon on Wednesday showing that the nearly 1.3 million silencers registered in the United States are rarely used in crimes. “As of 02-03-2017, there are 1,297,670 suppressors registered with ATF under the National Firearms Act,” Justice Department spokesman Dillon McConnell…

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XTECH TACTICAL Once Again Raises the Bar for US AK Magazines

By Aaron Spuler | June 12, 2019 | Comments Off on XTECH TACTICAL Once Again Raises the Bar for US AK Magazines

June 7th, 2019 Mesa, AZ – XTech Tactical, a rapidly growing firearms accessory manufacture, announces the release of two new core offerings in its AK magazine line up. First in the lineup is the MAG47mil “Militia Special” which is the strongest US Made rifle magazine ever made. The MAG47mil was developed in response to a…

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Suppressor Ownership By State

By Aaron Spuler | June 12, 2019 | Comments Off on Suppressor Ownership By State

Thank you to Capitol Armory for making the video!

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How To Survive Your First Hunting Trip (And Stay Alive)?

By Aaron Spuler | June 10, 2019 | Comments Off on How To Survive Your First Hunting Trip (And Stay Alive)?

Hunting is an interesting exercise. In all fairness, there is nothing that can beat the thrills and spills of going on a hunting trip. Veterans would agree that hunting is one of the most adventurous sporting activities. Traditionally, hunting was carried out for food. Even today, people love hunting deer and turkey for meat. The…

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7 Life-threating Mistakes To Avoid Upon Your Introduction To Gun Ownership

By Aaron Spuler | June 7, 2019 | Comments Off on 7 Life-threating Mistakes To Avoid Upon Your Introduction To Gun Ownership

You cannot afford to make many mistakes as a gun owner, or indeed any at all. In fact, mistakes can carry such serious repercussions that it is highly advisable to conduct thorough research and follow as much advice as possible before going down the line of purchasing your first weapon. Professional training, as that offered…

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June 6, 1944

By Aaron Spuler | June 6, 2019 | Comments Off on June 6, 1944

Pictured above is an amazing aerial photograph of Omaha Beach during the latter hours of the horrible amphibious assault that took place there, June 6th, 1944. This photograph was taken by an American bomber flying over Omaha Beach, most likely returning from the hundreds of bombing missions that were occurring all across Normandy and France…

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ARFcom Acquired By Brownells

By Aaron Spuler | June 5, 2019 | Comments Off on ARFcom Acquired By Brownells

AR15.com Community Members, We have exciting news to share with you today about the future of AR15.com. The News AR15.com has joined the 2nd Adventure Group family. The 2nd Adventure Group is wholly owned by Pete and Frank Brownell, and also serves as the umbrella company that owns Brownells, Inc. and other industry brands. The…

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5 Mistakes to Avoid When Training to Use Firearms for Self-defense

By Aaron Spuler | June 4, 2019 | Comments Off on 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Training to Use Firearms for Self-defense

Carrying a firearm in self-defense can save your life. But the effect of any self-defense weapon is entirely dependant on the skill of the person wielding it. To be ready in a potentially critical situation you need to do more than just choose a handgun and get your permit. It takes special training and equipment…

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2023 Texas Gun Legislation

Legislation affecting gun rights in the 2023 session.
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