“The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined a petition to hear an appeal in a case challenging California’s strict concealed carry permitting practices – leaving two justices to cry foul. The nation’s highest court swatted away a chance to let lower courts know it meant what it said in its 2008 Heller decision over gun […]
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Federal Ammunition makes third cut in jobs since March
“Federal Cartridge laid off another 14 workers this week, bringing the number of workers dismissed so far this year to 186 as the Anoka-based ammunition maker copes with declining demand. In three actions since March 1, Federal Cartridge has downsized from 1,430 workers in Anoka to about 1,246. The most recent layoff occurred Wednesday, affecting […]
Canadian sniper sets incredible world record with 2.2-mile shot hitting ISIS fighter
“A Canadian sniper set what appears to be a record, picking off an ISIS fighter from some 2.2 miles away, and disrupting a potentially deadly operation by the terror group in Iraq. Shooting experts say the fatal shot at a world-record distance of 11,316 feet underscores how stunningly sophisticated military snipers are becoming. The feat, […]
Seattle gun tax failure? Firearm sales plummet, violence spikes after law passes
“When the City of Seattle passed a tax on all sales of guns and ammunition, the measure was hailed as a way to defray the rising costs of gun violence. But since the tax took effect, those costs have only risen as gun violence in the city has surged. And the tax has apparently brought […]
Beautiful Custom Metal Craft
Below I’ve included some info on a quality company that is making 100% American made products that are durable and beautiful! The owner Jon Isberg made an amazing metal sign for us here at The Shooters Hangout, and it looks awesome on the wall! Read the company bio below and then click on their FB […]
Carjackers choose vehicle owner with concealed carry license. It’s a painful lesson.
“A pair of men — one of them armed — approached a car owner standing outside his vehicle on the southwest side of Chicago in broad daylight May 10 and demanded his keys. But police told the Chicago Tribune the victim wouldn’t hand over his keys. See, he’s a concealed carry license holder, police told […]
New study shows Californians responded to mass shootings by buying guns, lots of guns!
“According to a new study from the Annals of Internal Medicine, California – a blue state bastion of gun control – saw its citizens buying guns en masse after mass shootings. The report, called “Handgun Acquisitions in California After Two Mass Shootings,” was lead by Stanford University professor David M. Studdert, and made with assistance […]
Gun owner turns tables on gas station robber
“A motorist at a gas station in Elmwood Park, Illinois, who shot and killed a potential robber who approached his vehicle last month, will not face charges because he acted in self-defense, police say. According to authorities, Ronald Morales, 43, initially made eye contact with the motorist from inside the convenience store as the man […]