Tasers Now Legal in MIchigan
A brief overview of the differences in tasers used by law enforcement and those for civilians. Did you know that identifying confetti is expelled when the taser is fired? More here…
Category: Self Defense
Armed Citizen Defends Police Officer
A story about a man in Texas who defended himself and a police officer with his .357 handgun is here. The attacker is not here, however, and never will be again. Oh, yeah. Where’s the anti-gun crowd screams about the evils of handguns in society?
Hodgdon Opens New Corporate Headquarters
Shawnee, KS — Hodgdon® The Gun Powder People®, the leading provider of smokeless and muzzleloading powders announced today that after 65 years in the same location it has a new corporate headquarters in Shawnee Kansas. Read more
Charter Arms Introduces 9mm Rimless Revolver PITBULL
Shelton, CT., – July 31, 2012 Charter Arms, manufacturer of American made affordable and reliable revolvers for over 48 years, has added the new 9mm Rimless Revolver to their popular PITBULL series. Since its inception in 1902 by Georg Luger, the 9mm has been the world’s most popular and widely used NATO cartridge favored by Military and LE agencies. Read more
UN Arms Trade Treaty
Read it for yourself: The UN Arms Trade Treaty is here…
UN Arms Trade Treaty Dead
U.N. ATT Conference Comes to an Impasse
The Conference on the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty (U.N. ATT) has broken down and will not report a draft treaty to the member nations. This is a big victory for American gun owners, and the NRA is being widely credited for killing the U.N. ATT. Read more
If You Must Use Your Gun in Self-Defense…
This from MCRGO…
Q: What should I do if I ever need to use my gun in self-defense?
A: You should first be certain that the threat is removed before you lower your guard. Then, call 911 and say that there has been a shooting. Describe the immediate need for ambulance and police (and fire department if applicable). Tell the 911 operator where you are, how many people are wounded etc. Do not have your gun in your hand Read more
Michigan Senate Judiciary Committee to Consider Repeal of Permit to Purchase and Gun Registration on Wednesday
This Wednesday, July 18, the Michigan Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a special hearing on legislation to repeal Michigan’s “permit-to-purchase” and registration requirements for handguns. House Bill 5225, which seeks to replace the state handgun “permit-to-purchase” requirement with the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System, has already passed in the state House of Representatives by an overwhelming 74 to 36 vote on June 13. Additionally, the Senate Judiciary Committee will hear the two companion bills to HB 5225, House Bill 5498 and House Bill 5499, both of which also passed the state House and were sent to the Senate last month. Read more
DNR offers introductory handgun, shotgun shooting classes for women this July in southeast Michigan
The Department of Natural Resources’ Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) program will offer its popular beginning handgun and shotgun shooting classes in southeast Michigan this July. Read more
Tables Turned on Gun Buy-Back Program
A downstate Illinois pro-gun group says it turned payouts from Chicago’s firearm buyback program last weekend into a fund-raiser for a youth summer camp sponsored by none other than theNational Rifle Association. The model for future gun buy-backs is here…