Quote of the Day: It’s All About His Comfort Level Edition

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"Some of these individuals who have CCW permits are not people we feel comfortable about carrying a firearm on our campus." - Jack Moorman, NC State University Police Chief in Ross to lawmakers: Keep...

BREAKING: Illinois Concealed Carry Bill Fails on the House Floor

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"The Illinois House tonight defeated a concealed weapons proposal favored by gun rights advocates , a setback that could spur negotiations toward finding common ground with lawmakers who back gun control," chicagotribune.com reports, oddly,...

Gun Review: Ruger LC380

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  The Ruger LC380 for this review was provided by The Kentucky Gun Company.  I’ve never had much use for small-framed handguns. I like large frames that shoot things with a minimum case length of 19mm. James...

IL NRA Fighting for Common Sense Concealed Carry

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Todd Vandermyde (not shown) is to realpolitik what Texas is to pretty women. Or something like that. To land The Land of Lincoln a concealed carry law that isn't gun control in disguise, Todd's been...

Sgt. Ron King Tells His Side of the Trayvon Martin Target Story

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oonckYOhhy4 Sgt. Ron King was fired last week from the Port Canaveral, Florida police force for bringing two Trayvon Martin-style hoodie targets to a department training session. As Port Canaveral interim CEO John Walsh told...

MO Highway Patrol Sends Concealed Carry Data to Feds

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First it was the Missouri Department of Revenue providing data on the state's concealed carriers to the Department of Homeland Security. Now, after a full rectal probe by members of the Missouri Legislature's appropriations...

The Quest for MD CCW: Jumping the Hurdles

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  Would you think I was exaggerating if I told you I was applying for a concealed carry permit in Maryland was akin to writing your own manumission document? Since I've decided to take this...

Gun Review: Colt New Agent

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  There comes a time in every man’s life when he longs for the exquisite prancing pony to grace his favorite gun; whether it's an AR-15, a 1911 or for the lucky, blessed wealthy few,...

St. Louis Police Chief Declares Downtown A Gun Free Zone. Kinda.

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Christmas? Hell, that's nuthin'. You can forget Easter, Independence Day, Yom Kippur and Thanksgiving, too. In St. Louis, the one high holiday that trumps them all is Opening Day, which is today. The city's...

Gear Review: OPMOD P.A.C. Limited Edition Versipack

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If you're a gear hog - and, for some reason, more of us seem to be these days - you're always looking for the most efficient, comfortable way to schlep your schtuff. While less...

Kenn Blanchard’s CCW Diary Pt. 2: Upgrade Required

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Today, I embarked on the quest to get a concealed carry permit in the state of Maryland. It wouldn't have to be such a quest if I lived in a state that respected the...

Kenn Blanchard’s CCW Diary Pt. 1: “Good and Substantial”

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I’ve carried a sidearm since 1983. I did it first as a US Marine embassy guard and then as a federal police officer. I’ve been an executive protection specialist and traveled armed overseas, on...