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Last week, NPR covered the rise in popularity of concealed carry in African American communities.

Gun-Control Activist Sarah Brady died on Friday. She was 73 years old.

DemolitionRanch, “How many jugs of water does it take to stop various bullets? You will be surprised.”

The upcoming Modular Handgun Trials may determine a replacement for the M9. What will FNH sumbit for the trials? They’ve got options. And if the FNX-45 Tactical is any indication, whatever they submit is going to be a contender.

Finding the right gun is complex. Finding the right holster should be an afterthought. But it isn’t the wrong holster can color how you feel about the gun, and about carrying. If you’re in the market for a truly rugged Kydex rig, I’d suggest RLSmith. These things are robust.

Looking for a suppressor? With the decline in wait times for tax stamps, you should be. And the SilencerCo line is still growing. In this installment, we’re going to be looking at a nice pistol can–the Octane.

I have had the TNW ARS in for a couple of months during this review process. I carried it in a backpack in my Jeep as a survival rifle. Thankfully I never needed it to be that but I am confident it would have filled the roll nicely. I live in a big town, but travel into rural areas a couple of times a week. A breakdown type carbine is a great choice for my situation. Pack a bag with the Areo, 4-5 loaded magazine, 2 boxes of ammo, a first aid kit, water and a bit of food and I have a great little survival kit.

Clear Channel Outdoor had a change of heart on Thursday, opting to pull anti-gun signs from its billboards in Massachusetts which were initially donated to support a campaign against gun-related violence, the Boston Globe reports.

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie pardoned Shaneen Allen this week, the single mother of two facing three years in prison for accidentally carrying a firearm into New Jersey.