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It would be nice to live in a world where you could trust the information imparted by the talking head news anchors you see on TV. Where well informed Cronkite-esque clones provide verified facts from reporters who had ferreted out the truth. But that’s not the world we live in . . . Instead we … Read more
When most people think of a 1911, they think of Colt or Springfield. Truth be told, SIG SAUER is America’s number one maker of 1911 handguns. The New Hampshire manufacturer has been cranking out John Moses Browning’s masterpiece as fast as their CNC machines can turn, in a stunning variety of models. While many favor the clean … Read more
I’ve had intelligent conversations about gun control with rabidly anti-gun people. They can be reasonable and intelligent, analyzing new facts as they’re presented and sometimes even changing their opinions. But when they start the conversation believing false information, that discussion becomes unproductive to say the least. Misinformation and lies are the best way to ensure … Read more
UPDATE: 1:52 PM Reports are coming in that there has been a shooting at the small First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, just east of San Antonio. Police state that an individual entered the church and began shooting, which resulted in multiple people injured and killed. NBC News is reporting 24 people are dead. Some … Read more
According to a new poll released by MorningConsult.com a whopping 79 percent of registered voters support banning bump fire stocks. The majority — 69 percent — strongly support the measure. In the wake of any highly publicized shooting, public sentiment invariably swings in favor of additional regulation. The clearest example: the furor following the Sandy Hook … Read more
Firearms technology has moved well beyond wood stocks and leather slings. We’re now in the era of injection molded polymer and precision machined aluminum. While that change has produced some amazingly accurate weapons and lowered the cost of entry for new shooters, there’s definitely something to be said about the charm and the warmth of … Read more
The NRA has just announced its support for additional regulations to be enacted for bump fire stocks. The full statement is available below: In the aftermath of the evil and senseless attack in Las Vegas, the American people are looking for answers as to how future tragedies can be prevented. Unfortunately, the first response from … Read more
Support for banning bump fire stocks is gaining momentum. Following Dianne Feinstein’s proposal yesterday a number of prominent Republicans have stated that they are open to discussing a ban on the devices, including one Republican senator from Texas. From the NYT: “I own a lot of guns, and as a hunter and sportsman, I think … Read more
Moments ago we heard that Dianne Feinstein had introduced her “Automatic Gunfire Prevention Act,” a bill which would ban bumpfire stocks like the one used in the Las Vegas shooting among other things. In an attempt to make her new law apply as broadly as possible she not only specifically wants to outlaw bumpfire stocks, … Read more
As Dan mentioned, TTAG was asked to assist with a demonstration of Slide Fire Stocks for CBS. The video below aired on national television at 5:45 PM Central time today.
As details begin to emerge from the Las Vegas mass shooting, more questions are being generated than answers. According to the Associated Press the gunman in that shooting had two bumpfire stocks in his possession, but there is still no confirmation that they were used. So, what are bump fire stocks? Do they actually turn … Read more
The NY Times is reporting that among the 20 guns police found in Seven Paddock’s Mandalay Bay hotel room were “two rifles with scopes on tripods.” According to reports, the attacker used a hammer to smash the hotel window and then used one or both of the weapons to fire on the crowd across the … Read more
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