The .30 M-1 Carbine was used by the U.S. Military in WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. The carbine was supplied to allied forces and hung around long after Vietnam. I encountered the M-1 carbine in service with the Bolivian UMOPAR counter-drug police in the 1990s. These fun guns remain popular and effective for civilians today.
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Inland Manufacturing M-1 Carbine: Old Soldiers Never Die
BY Mark Miller Published: July 14, 2018 { 36 comments }Dem Candidate Caught on Camera: ‘Assault Weapons’ Should Be Banned But I Can’t Say So Publicly
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: July 13, 2018 { 12 comments }“When I was at this thing today, it was the first table I was at, a woman said, ‘How do you feel about assault rifles?’ And I said they should be banned,” said Tedra Cobb to a group of teens at a May 18th event.
Academy Sports Store Manager Fired for Tackling, Stopping Gun Thief
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: July 12, 2018 { 49 comments }“My employee yelled stop that man,” Crouch said. “I turned and looked and saw Mr. White running from the gun bar toward the front of the store with a firearm in his hand. At the front door is where I stopped him. I tackled him to the ground. We apprehended him, um, and detained him. We secured the firearm.”
Gun Groups Sue California DOJ Over Registration Disaster
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: July 12, 2018 { 7 comments }“We’re suing because California DOJ’s Firearms Application Reporting System (CFARS) broke down during the deadline week for people to register their firearms in accordance with new state laws,” said Second Amendment Foundation founder and Executive Vice President Alan Gottlieb.
Retired LEO Uses Two AR-15s to Stop Armed Carjacker
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: July 12, 2018 { 27 comments }Instead of bringing Benson water, Mattox returned with an AR-15. Taking cover behind the stolen Mazda sedan, Mattox instructed the suspect to drop the gun. Benson refused and instead opened fire, at which time Mattox returned in kind.
Exclusive: Public Records Prove California Gun Registration Was a Total Disaster
BY Jordan Michaels Published: July 11, 2018 { 45 comments }No one is surprised that the California gun registration website crashed and burned last week, but that doesn’t make it any better for the thousands of Golden State gun owners who unwillingly (or unwittingly) became criminals on July 1.
Altama Maritime Assault Boot: A Winner in Ninja-Grade Footwear
BY Clay Martin Published: July 11, 2018 { 21 comments }I have plenty of experience with Altama, they made the best jungle boots around during my military career. As a retiree though, I wouldn’t be caught dead in a set. So it was rather surprising to find something as sexy looking as the Maritime Assault Boot in their catalog.
The FBI is Adding New Database for Wider Background Checks on Gun Purchasers
BY Max Slowik Published: July 11, 2018 { 15 comments }The Federal Bureau of Investigation will now use the Law Enforcement National Data Exchange when performing background checks for gun purchases.
Defense Distributed on Beating Back DOJ Censorship of DIY Firearms: ‘The era of the downloadable gun has formally begun’
BY Max Slowik Published: July 11, 2018 { 21 comments }With help from the Second Amendment Foundation, Defense Distributed and Cody Wilson – 3D-printed guns in all flavors – are back.
Failure to Secure Guns May Lead to $10,000 Fine Under New Seattle Law
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: July 11, 2018 { 16 comments }“This is the kind of action we need to save lives. While we can’t prevent every gun death or injury, we can take steps to help prevent future tragedies,” said Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan.








