General

Should Employers Require Employees to Get a Carry Permit?

By CTD Blogger   April 24, 2017

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For years, the anti gunners have railed against concealed weapon permits putting law-abiding self-defenders on the defensive (no pun intended). What would happen if we flipped the script and employers started requiring employees to get their permit? That would not force them to carry, but think of the environment? Everyone you work with would have passed a background check. How much safer would you feel working in an environment where all of your fellow employees was welcomed to be armed?

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Firearms

Secret Weapon for Long Range — Savage Arms Model 10 GRS

By CTD Blogger   April 23, 2017

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The 6.5 Creedmore was certainly the big news from this year’s SHOT Show and likely to be future of long-range shooting. If you are serious about going long, Savage’s new Model 10 GRS will be a must have regardless of whether you go with the newer, sexy 6.5 Creedmoor or the venerable .308 Winchester. Here is the full release from Savage Arms.

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General

Texas: Understanding Castle Doctrine and Stand Your Ground Laws

By Woody   April 21, 2017

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Independent Program Attorney Emily Taylor of Walker & Byington details the intricacies of the Castle Doctrine and No Duty to Retreat laws and what they mean to gun owners in Texas. However, the basic principles are knowledge that applies across more states and something every gun owner should be aware of.

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Concealed Carry

After You Get a Concealed Weapons Permit 101

By Bob Campbell   April 20, 2017

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It is encouraging to see so many Americans obtaining their concealed weapon permit. These new shooters are supporters of the 2nd Amendment and have taken steps to be responsible for their own safety and security. Yet, in many cases, there are people among them that are armed with a deadly weapon but unable to defend themselves well.

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Ammunition

Buffalo Bore Ammunition

By Bob Campbell   April 14, 2017

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Some years ago, long time hunter, handloader and experimenter Tim Sundles founded Buffalo Bore Ammunition. At first he concentrated on big bore loads with the slogan Strictly Big Bore Strictly Business. Along the way Buffalo Bore’s line has expanded to include standard calibers such as the .32 ACP, .38 Special, and .38 Super. Now Buffalo Bore has offered its first quality loads in 9mm Luger and .44 Special.

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Firearms

Review: Bond Arms Handguns

By Major Pandemic   April 13, 2017

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The Bond Arms have proven to be infallibly reliable and easy to shoot. Add in a premium quality not found on most guns these days and you have a tough to beat firearm. Sure, on almost any given day, I have a high capacity semi-auto on my hip, however there are many times the flexibility of the Bond firearm is more than just handy—it’s lifesaving.

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Safety and Training

Video: Fired for Your Firearm — Do You Have any Options?

By Woody   April 9, 2017

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A recent incident, in which a Waffle House waitress was fired after defending herself against an attempted robbery, shows that even when people exercise their legal right to self-defense, they can still be terminated by their employers.

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Gear, Parts and Accessories

Shotgun Sights — As Important as Rifle Sights, Far Less Understood

By Wilburn Roberts   April 7, 2017

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The arguments over firing the shotgun by feel and handling versus aiming are many but the bottom line is this, both techniques should be used. A moving target demands fast action and swinging and firing by feel. A stationary target at longer range demands strict use of the sights.

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Firearms

Gun Review: Henry .22 Magnum Small Game Carbine

By Eve Flanigan   April 5, 2017

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The folks at Henry Repeating Arms Company made another gun to be proud of with the Small Game Carbine, chambered in .22 Magnum. This lever-action rifle delivers on several levels. The gun is handsome and plain, reminiscent of a grandpa’s pocket knife. There’s no pizzazz, as well as nothing unappealing in its appearance. It’s a utilitarian tool, and a perfect example of form following function.

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Firearms

Review: Thompson Contender — The Specialist’s Handgun

By Bob Campbell   March 31, 2017

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Among the most interesting hobbies is the pursuit of accuracy. Some handguns have it and some do not—the level of accuracy varies widely. I have often mentioned that I do not own a machine rest as I prefer to keep in touch with reality. I do own a couple of devices that help me shoot well such as the Bull Shooters pistol rest. But the single handgun I have found is most like a machine rest or laboratory fixture is the Thompson Center Contender.

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