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By Cheryl K. Chumley – The Washington Times – Monday, January 12, 2015 A new law in Pennsylvania that makes it easier for gun groups like the National Rifle Association to sue cities for burdensome Second Amendment regulations has municipalities on the defense, and almost two dozen have already backed off some of their most […]

“2nd Annual Sheila Hamed Charity Handgun Course” April 10-13, 2015 (Friday-Monday). At Front Sight Firearms Training Institute in Nevada. An annual event. This is a 4 day defensive handgun course. Or a 2 day course if you choose. In addition to enrolling in the course, everyone will donate $50 that will go to the national […]

The article, in my mind, helps establish a foundation for equipment that can be used for anyone considering the sport no matter which venue is being offered. This is written for the person who doesn’t know anything about where to begin and it gives a good idea what equipment will work. Remember your first time? […]

I am excited to announce that this news site “TheShootesHangout.com” hit the milestone of 40,000 followers this morning!!! Amazing! I’m not talking about 40,000 web hits, I get about twice that every day. I’m talking about 40,000 individual gun owners that are following us. I got up this morning and the count was 40,057. Wow! […]

What is 2015? 2015 is the year we increase our game! It is the year we train. It is the year non-gun owners buy their first firearm. It is the year non-shooters learn how to shoot for the first time. It is the year we really develop our proficiency with our firearms. It is the […]

Jan. 4, 2014 Erica Ritz In a crime-ridden city dominated by progressives, one might not expect the police chief to advocate citizens protecting themselves. But that’s exactly what happened in Detroit on Thursday. Detroit Police Chief James Craig was speaking at a press conference at police headquarters when he revealed how his opinion of concealed […]

Dec. 30, 2014  Jason Howerton “A man in West Pike Run Township, Pennsylvania, opened fire on two masked men who allegedly tried to break into his home on Sunday night. The homeowner killed one of the men and the second suspect was arrested after initially running away, police said. Police believe the two suspects, identified […]

Dec. 28, 2014 Dave Urbanski “In the space of five days the city of Memphis, Tennessee, has seen its second fatal shooting by a homeowner against reported armed home intruders. TheBlaze reported the first instance which occurred Tuesday when a woman answered a knock at a front door. When two men reportedly forced their way […]

Dec. 27, 2014 Dave Urbanski “A Texas motorist who’s also a concealed handgun license holder told police he saw a man beating a woman in another car on Friday afternoon, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported. So he got out of his car when both vehicles had stopped, pointed his gun at the other driver and […]

Dec. 24, 2014  Jason Howerton A woman in Memphis, Tennessee, answered a knock at her door at around 6:20 p.m. on Tuesday. When she opened the door, she found herself in a potential life-and-death situation. The suspect, identified as 22-year-old Nico Carlisle, reportedly forced his way into the residence and pressed a gun to the […]