Thomas Ordonaz, 21, was arrested after he and two others allegedly broke into a home in the Pocket neighborhood of Sacramento, Calif. One of the alleged invaders, 31-year-old Joseph Merjil, was shot and killed by the homeowner. According to The Sacramento (Calif.) Bee, a homeowner foiled a home invasion style robbery by shooting all three intruders, killing one. The incident occurred at 3:29 a.m. Dec. 22. At that time, Sacramento Police officers were dispatched to a report of shots fired at an address on Haven Court, which is located in the Pocket neighborhood of Sacramento. Upon their arrival, officers determined that three robbers, as well as the homeowner, had…
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Fifty Years of the Remington Model 700
This free-range New Zealand sambar was taken with an M700 BDL rebarreled to .300 H&H. In both the 19th and 20th centuries, American gunmakers probably designed and produced more great firearms than any country on Earth. Some have had lasting impact and passed the century mark—Colt’s Single Action Army, the Winchester Model 94 and the Browning-designed Colt 1911 come immediately to mind. Many more have passed the half-century mark and beyond. In 2012 two extremely important American bolt-actions celebrate important birthdays. The timeless Winchester Model 70, introduced in 1937, is now 75 years young. Remington’s Model 700, introduced in 1962, celebrates its 50th. Last month I wrote about the Model 70; this month it’s the …
Illinois Senate Advances Gun Ban Measures on Semi-Automatics
UPDATE: The Illinois Senate failed to act on the measures detailed below before adjourning Thursday night, according to the (Davenport, Iowa) Quad-City Times. The bills could resurface when the General Assembly reconvenes, though lawmakers are unsure of a timetable. The State of Illinois is back to its same old anti-gun tricks, but if anti-gun legislators get their waythis time, it could mean the end of semi-automatic firearms in the Land of Lincoln. According to Fox News, an Illinois Senate committee advanced two measures Wednesday that, if passed, would place major restrictions on semi-automatic firearms and high-capacity magazines. The (Springfield, Ill.) State Journal-Register reports that the committee sent two bills to full chamber Wednesday night. The first, House Bill…
First Look: .17 Winchester Super Magnum
Plinker, competitor, small-game getter and predator taker. Yes sir, the rimfire serves plenty of purposes and in doing so has become America’s darling; it’s fun to shoot, cheap to use and just plain efficient. But if you thought for a second that there were no more conceivable variations to market, then Winchester Ammunition’s got news for you with its brand new .17 Winchester Super Magnum. This new load spits a 20-grain bullet at 3,000 fps, and a 25-grain load at 2,600 fps with energy levels right at 400 foot-pounds and 375 foot-pounds respectively—150 pounds more than the 17 HMR and solid 60 foot pounds more than the hottest .22 Winchester Magnum loading. Plus, when it comes to factors like…
Security Quick Tip: Hide your Boxes…
Christmas has come and gone and, hopefully, you got some good gifts. All my neighbors certainly did. As I drive down the road I know exactly who got PS3s, XBoxes, iPads, Computers and…ooo..that house got a really sweet 70″ flat screen! How do I know this? Because they put their boxes out in front of their houses. Fortunately, I am a responsible and law abiding citizen. Others might not be. Do yourself a favor: cut up your boxes and put them in trash bags. Better yet, take a few minutes and haul them to the dump yourself. Don’t make it any easier for a criminal than it already is.
Help Identify This Antique Gun…
A local friend asked for some help in identifying a rifle he recently came into his possession. He doesn’t know much about it other than what the previous owner told him…which wasn’t much either. He thinks it’s a German made piece, possibly from the 1800’s. It has a serial number: “17563”, the middle number is a bit hard to read. There are proof marks on the gun but no manufacturer’s mark. Photos are below. Clicking any of the pictures below will bring up a larger photo. If you recognize this weapon or can at least provide some hints, let us
A $100 Hunting Rifle?
I’ll say this right off the bat: I’ve always been more of a handgun guy. I don’t hunt. I have nothing against hunting and such, I just don’t do it and, I must admit, I don’t have an interest in hunting. So the desire to purchase a rifle or shotgun was never really on my radar. That’s why TJ is a writer for the site. He hunts. He loves rifles. He knows a lot about them. That way, I could stick with my handguns. Then a buddy of mine let me shoot some of his rifles…
Vegas, Baby!
In case you didn’t see the announcement on Facebook or Twitter a couple of weeks back, Gun Noob will be at the NSSF SHOT Show in Vegas. If you’re new to shooting, the name might not ring a bell. The SHOT Show is, according to the website “…the largest and most comprehensive trade show for all professionals involved with the shooting sports, hunting and law enforcement industries. It is the world’s premier exposition of combined firearms, ammunition, law enforcement, cutlery, outdoor apparel, optics and related products and services. The SHOT Show attracts buyers from all 50 states and more than 100 countries.“ This isn’t like a gun show at the county …
SPORTS fan?
Okay, I understand some are reluctant to talk about ARs in the aftermath of Newtown, but since apparently there’s like a billion new AR owners out there thanks to all the talk of a new assault weapons ban, we should probably start talking about them again. Today, we’re talking about SPORTS. Look, nobody talks about what you should do if your AK47 malfunctions because, let’s face it, if your AK47 has a malfunction you can just bang it against a rock to get it working again. AR15s are much more finicky. They malfunction. It’s a fact of life. They’ll malfunction when they’re…
Tips for Getting Through a Winter Blackout
Being prepared and thinking smart will take the edge off a winter blackout. Here are a few tips.The post Tips for Getting Through a Winter Blackout appeared first on Gun Digest – We Know Guns So You Know Guns.
Editor’s Pick: ARs Sold Out? Think Mauser!
With the recent gun control hysteria, ARs are getting harder to find. As an alternative, don’t miss the Mauser – they are hardy, accurate, can be sporterized and customized, and are available in calibers for which finding ammunition isn’t a great challenge. The post Editor’s Pick: ARs Sold Out? Think Mauser! appeared first on Gun Digest – We Know Guns So You Know Guns.
Gun Collecting: Swiss Vetterli Rifles
The Swiss Vetterli was the first bolt-action magazine-fed rifle adopted for military use. The post Gun Collecting: Swiss Vetterli Rifles appeared first on Gun Digest – We Know Guns So You Know Guns.
The Springfield 1903 Evolves, Sort Of
What the Springfield 1903 could have been, might have been, but never became. “It began in the late summer of 1917 when Mr. John D. Pedersen … walked into Ordance chief Crozier’s office and offered him the chance to see something truly amazing. … Producing a Springfield, Pedersen squeezed off a few shots in the The post The Springfield 1903 Evolves, Sort Of appeared first on Gun Digest – We Know Guns So You Know Guns.
Gun Review: Magnum Research MLR22AT .22 LR
This semi-auto .22LR rifle takes rimfire accuracy to the next level. The post Gun Review: Magnum Research MLR22AT .22 LR appeared first on Gun Digest – We Know Guns So You Know Guns.
The Best of 2012: #6 – Law Enforcment Precision Rifle training
Learning Precision Law Enforcement Rifle techniques from AFTT AFTT owner/instructor Mark Fricke discussing shooting positions during his Precision Rifle class. When I started working here at the NRA, I knew there would be a learning curve. The need to become intimate with the training, competitions, locations and lingo which surround the shooting sports. But I never thought I’d take as far as I did last March. That’s when I enrolled in a Law Enforcement Precision Rifle class out in Wickenburg, Arizona. The trip out to Arizona was less then encouraging … record low temperatures, impassable back roads and the idea of sleeping in my SUV for the week were just a few of the obstacles. But it got better. …
The Best of 2012: #5 – NRA Smallbore Prone Championships
Taking to historic firing lines on Lake Erie’s coast for a National Championship The battle for this year’s Critchfield Trophy at the NRA Smallbore Prone Championships was a hot one – they usually are. It was also extremely close as Captain Christopher Abalo, in his third and final time competing, bested Reya Kempley and finally walked away with the overall NRA title. This was my fourth year attending the matches at Camp Perry and my appreciation of the skill every shooter exhibits only grows each time. Featuring such a wide range of ages, every shooter is enthusiastic about their sport and it makes for such a great environment to…
Friends of NRA returns to Outdoor Channel tomorrow
Join Matt and Jessie for the premiere of Friends of NRA Season 3 this Sunday Fairfax, Virginia – Friends of NRA is coming back to Outdoor Channel this weekend for Season 3! Not yet done exploring the impact of the Friends of NRA program, Matt and Jessie Duff will travel both across the United States and abroad the people who consider themselves friends of the NRA. The former Major League Baseball player and champion shooter will team up for a cook-off in Kentucky, whitewater rafting in Oregon, the National High School Rodeo Association finals in Wyoming, dove hunting in Argentina and so much more. Expect even more ridiculous…
Get your application in for the NRA Youth Education Summit
Deadline to get in on one of the summer’s greatest trips, courtesy of the NRA, less than a month away Fairfax, Virginia – This year’s Youth Education Summit looked like they had a lot of fun, didn’t they? For all you high school Sophomores and Juniors out there, YOU could be a part of next year’s week-long trip to Washington, D.C. The NRA is currently accepting applications for the 2013 National Youth Education Summit – a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The summit doesn’t take place until Monday, June 24 – 30 next summer, but applications need to be in by February 1, which less than a month away! At…
Best of 2012 – #5 Theodore Roosevelt exhibit at NRA Museum
President Roosevelt’s collection of guns, gear & safari treasures Theodore Roosevelt’s suppressed 1894 Winchester lever action rifle” Fairfax, Virginia – In the Spring of 2012, crates from the National Parks Service arrived at NRA Headquarters. Earmarked for the National Firearms Museum, their arrival had the curators as giddy as school girls. And with good reason. For inside these crates was more than just your every day collection of guns. No, these crates held something special … the personal belongings of President Theodore Roosevelt. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt’s Rough Rider Tunic and button On loan while the National Park Service renovates the Roosevelt’s family home (Sagamore Hill), the collection includes souvenirs from his days with the Rough Riders, prices pieces…
American Rifleman TV Schedule: January 2013
A pair of trips to Gunsite and the making of Ruger’s .22 pistols are among the top feature stories on American Rifleman TV this January. (12/3/2012)
5 New Muzzle Brakes For Desert Eagle Pistols
Magnum Research unveils 5 new muzzle brakes for Desert Eagle Pistols in .50AE and .44 magnum.
Magnum Research Releases 10"-Barrel Desert Eagle
The Desert Eagle Mark XIX .50AE pistol has been re-released, but this time with a 10″ barrel.
Winchester Announces New .17 Win. Super Mag. Ammo
The new rimfire cartridge is designed to offer the downrange performance of a center-fire cartridge at only a fraction of the cost. (1/4/2013)
Winchester Announces AA TrAAcker Shotshells
Winchester’s revolutionary new AA Traacker shotshell loads will change the way you train with your shotgun. (1/4/2013)
Free Market America: "If I Wanted America to Fail"
By Free Market America.
AZ Representative Harper Opposes War on 2nd Amendment
Arizona Representative Harper: The issue is Mental Health, not the 2nd Amendment:
NRA Membership Spike
The NRA sees huge spike in membership numbers
Steven Crowder: Halloween Obama Style
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Steven Crowder on Guns
Article by Dustin’s Gun Blog. Read entire story here.