“So when NPR runs with ‘violent crime is falling,’ they’re just parroting the wrong dataset,” Lott said.
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Armed Woman Fatally Shoots Felon
Published: October 7, 2025 { 4 comments }When police arrived, 46-year-old Narado Brinkley was down—shot inside the house, pronounced dead on scene.
Montana Youth Hunting Story Contest Returns for 2025
Published: October 7, 2025 { 0 comments }Governor Greg Gianforte just kicked off the Fourth Annual Montana Youth Hunting Story Contest, giving young hunters a chance to share their stories and win some incredible prizes.
CZ 600+ Series: Precision Meets Versatility in the Field
Published: October 7, 2025 { 0 comments }Engineered with a modular design and serious attention to detail, the 600+ lineup includes the ALPHA, AMERICAN, LUX, RANGE, and TRAIL models — each built for a specific role, from mountain hunting to long-range precision.
Mossberg Patriot: Quiet, Accurate Black-Bear Rifle Workhorse
Published: October 7, 2025 { 0 comments }Shot execution here is basic: find the bear, steady the rifle, and make the best possible shot. Preparation and the right gear do the rest.
September’s 1.1 Million Gun Sales Show Steady Demand
Published: October 6, 2025 { 0 comments }More than 1.1 million adjusted NICS background checks were conducted in September 2025 for firearm sales, marking a 2% increase over last year’s figures.
No More Beard-Os: Hegseth Declares End of ‘Woke’ Military
Published: October 1, 2025 { 42 comments }Beards, long hair, and “individual expression” are out. “If you want a beard, join special forces. If not, then shave.”
Shutdown Fallout: What It Means for You!
Published: October 1, 2025 { 1 comment }The good news? NICS checks are expected to stay online. The bad news? Most of ATF’s industry-facing operations are about to grind to a halt.
Jacob Grey Drops the Nox 9
Published: October 1, 2025 { 1 comment }The catch? MSRP: $5,800. And quantities will be limited to select dealers and Jacob Grey’s own online shop.
Gov’t Surveillance Under ‘Quiet Skies’ is Dead. Keep It That Way.
Published: September 30, 2025 { 6 comments }At today’s Senate Homeland Security Committee hearing, journalist Matt Taibbi laid bare the full absurdity of the Transportation Security Administration’s Quiet Skies program.