Often the question is raised “how often should I clean my weapon?” Even those who aren’t comfortable *asking* sure seem to perk up when it is asked. The truth is, as with most questions I am asked, the answer is [drum roll…] It depends. It depends on the finish, which in large part depends when [...]
Come join us at the ground breaking ceremony of Defender Outdoors' new store in Fort Worth, Texas! The Defender Outdoors team who sells firearms, accessories, tactical gear and apparel is planning to commence construction on a new, 41,000 square foot indoor shooting facility on March 18th, 2015. The official groundbreaking ceremony will be held at 2900 [...]
We got our hands on a Savage MKII-FVT to use as a precision .22 trainer. The MKII is an awesome rifle with great accuracy right out of the box. It has a decent trigger, a good action, and comes with peep sights. The only issue we have with this MKII is the stock is pretty [...]
"Here is another story of a person using a firearm in self defense. In this case, a National Guardsman found himself highly outnumbered as he faced off against three would-be armed robbers." "According to media reports, the man, identified as 23 year old Joseph Toombs, was approached by several suspects at a Sonic Drive-Thru restaurant [...]
"Nationwide, more and more women are getting firearms." According to the National Shooting Sports Foundation, 80 percent of gun retailers saw an increase in women between 2011 and 2012. The number of women who owned guns spiked to 23 percent in 2011, compared to 13 percent in a 2005 Gallup poll, according to Natalie Foster’s [...]
"Another gun seller says his firearms business was forced to shut down its bank account as a result of the government’s secretive initiative known as Operation Choke Point." "This time, he’s offering audio recordings to prove it. Mike Schuetz is a former state employee who worked as a probation and parole officer for eight years [...]
"Friends, family and neighbors are saddened and in shock, mourning the loss of a Shawnee gun shop owner, as his wife continues to recover from an unspeakable crime." "Jon Bieker was fatally shot, and his wife was punched in the face about 2:10 p.m. Friday when four men tried to rob She's A Pistol, a [...]
"A would-be armed robber who stuck up a Milwaukee barber shop on Friday received more than a haircut when an armed patron pulled out his own gun and fatally shot the criminal." "According to police, while the man was frisking other customers, the customer pulled out his gun and shot and killed the armed thief." [...]
Don Martin, public information officer for Tyler police department, said that Texas "stand your ground" laws may be raised in this case. “He felt that he was in fear for his life….” said Martin. Tyler criminal defense attorney, Bobby Mims, said that Texas law can protect those who use deadly force when they reasonably [...]
A pastor in Osceola, Florida’s Living Water Fellowship defended his life when a disgruntled employee attempted to shoot the pastor. "According to News 13, a meeting was being held to “fire” Parangan when he drew his gun “and fired multiple shots.” Unscathed, Howell drew his own gun “and fired back.” Police said the attack and Howell’s response [...]