Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
Another mass killing in a gun-free zone – the perfect scenario for another perverted mind. And, the idealists wonder why anyone would want to carry concealed in a place such as a church? Wonder no more about a failed attempt to make us feel safe. Details of the misconception are here by John Lott.
Guns in school? That’s right. Details here…
A knock on the door after midnight is not always a good thing, as the tables are turned on a bad guy in Florida. Details here…
One man is dead and another in stable condition at the hospital, after a 77-year-old Florida man found them in his Redland home, grabbed his gun, and fired and struck them both, police said. Details here…
BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) today won a preliminary injunction against the District of Columbia and Metropolitan Police Chief Cathy Lanier’s enforcement of a requirement to provide a “good reason” when applying for a concealed carry permit.
Judge Frederick J. Scullin ordered that the city is “enjoined from denying handgun carry licenses to applicants who meet the requirements of D.C. Code 22-4506(a) and all other current requirements for the possession and carrying of handguns under District of Columbia law.” Read more
Boulder, Co. police say Roberto Zamora, 19, forced his way into a residence at about 8:40 p.m. May 4 and attacked resident Jim McCain. McCain shot and killed him. Details here…
“I came out of the office, saw the man with the gun, told everybody to leave out the back quickly that there was a man in the parking lot with a gun, and I was not kidding,” said Gary Knoll, a firefighter for New Holland.
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A man with a concealed carry permit fatally shot a man in a Utah parking lot after intervening in a reported carjacking attempt. Police say it appears the shooting was justified, and the man will not face any charges, according to KSTU. Details here…
Gun-Free Zones have yet to guarantee safety in schools by any stretch of the imagination. Both sides of the argument are digging in their heels and both sides of the argument are here…
If you work in an office, concealing your gun within dress code parameters can limit carry options. FMG Publications Online Editor Mark Kakkuri finds the right rig to enhance “executive carry” and shares a few other top picks.
“If you carry concealed, you know what it means to dress around your gun. You might order pants with an extra inch or two in the waistband, wear a gun belt, wear a shirt untucked or add a second layer — some people, however, don’t have that option,” Kakkuri writes. “The 5″ wide DeSantis Belly Band offers a few pockets, easily accommodating a Kimber Eclipse Ultra II and a spare mag. Wearing this rig with dress pants and a tucked-in shirt, the pistol stays well hidden.” Read more