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Beauty & The Beast
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In a recent post, Old Ugly, I wrote about Alaskan bear guide Phil Shoemaker’s famous rifle, Old Ugly. In the photo of Old Ugly is a stunningly engraved Ruger New Model mid-frame flat-top Blackhawk below the rifle. For as homely as Old Ugly is, the custom handgun is beautiful.
I mentioned in the article that the owners couldn’t be as different as the guns themselves. This wasn’t meant to be derogatory in any way, but rather a compliment. |
FL: Teen fatally shot, woman grazed by bullet outside Tamarac home; shooter claims self-defense
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Residents in the area told 7News the neighborhood is normally quiet.
“Very quiet, very safe. This is a big shock for me,” said an area resident. “I’ve been living here for 25 years; nothing like this has ever happened.”
A woman was also grazed by a bullet. She was treated by paramedics at the scene.
Authorities detained a man for questioning, who told investigators he was just defending himself.
After answering questions, the man was released by deputies.
The shooting remains under investigation and is expected to reach the Broward County State Attorney’s Office. |
‘We need to stand up for what’s right’: Why Kyle Rittenhouse is getting back in the fight
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Second Amendment rights advocate Kyle Rittenhouse disappeared from the limelight for a bit to make incredible strides in his own life — but he’s back and more motivated than ever to keep up the good fight.
“I was just done with the media. I was done with the hate. I was done with the lies being pushed against me. It was a lot that I was dealing with. And then I moved to Florida. I took that hiatus. I met my beautiful wife, Bella. And we moved to Colorado,” Rittenhouse tells BlazeTV host Sara Gonzales at AmFest.
However, after the events of September 10, Rittenhouse knew it was time “to get back into the fight.” |
New Year, New Look: 3D-Printed Czech Pistollo 77 PCC Headed to US in 2026
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The alluring Czech-made Pistollo 77 9mm pistol-caliber carbine is headed to the States in 2026.
Pistollo, a small startup from the Zlín Region in the Czech Republic, partnered with Deluxe Imports as its new U.S. distributor for the elegant semi-automatic Pistollo 77. Pistollo lists 3D printing as part of the gun’s manufacturing process.
The build materials are a combination of steel and dur-al (duralumin), a lightweight aluminum alloy made with copper and often small amounts of magnesium and manganese. |
IL: New Illinois law shortens time to report stolen or lost guns
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Effective January 1, Illinois gun owners are required to report a stolen or lost gun within 48 hours of learning it’s missing.
The Safe Gun Storage Act (SB0008) reduces the reporting time from the previous 72-hour window. Failure to report within 48 hours, or failure to properly secure firearms, can lead to civil penalties, including fines up to $10,000 if the stolen gun is used in a crime. The owner is required to report the last know location of the gun, caliber, make, model and serial number. If a gun owner fails to report a lost firearm two or more times, their Firearm Owner’s Identification (FOID) could be revoked. |
Firearms instructors talk changes coming in 2026
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Our country was much more troubled and dangerous when Joe Biden was president, but thankfully times have changed, according to several current and former firearm instructors.
“There was a lot more concern about how things were going to go,” said Mike Magowan, chief operations officer for Florida’s Self Defense Emporium. “There’s not as much panic now as there was then.”
Magowan has taught more than 30,000 students how to shoot safely over his 30-year career. He started as a sniper in the U.S. Army’s 101st Airborne Division and has earned a host of national certifications and accreditations. |
MO: Missouri Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Temporarily Remove Guns During Mental Health Crisis
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A St. Louis lawmaker has filed a bill aimed at temporarily removing firearms from people in the middle of a mental health crisis.
Democratic Representative Steve Butz told Missourinet that the measure would give families and law enforcement a critical tool to prevent tragedies.
“120 days,” said Butz. “That’s the maximum length of time and a resident member of the household, so it’s not an estranged boyfriend or girlfriend or fiancé or somebody who might have a grudge against someone. It’s someone who you actually live with making this request.” |
TX: Man dead after alleged home invasion; police probe self-defense claim
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One man is dead and another is being questioned on the Northeast Side. Around 6 p.m. SAPD was called to the 12200 block of Ridge Crown Street. When they arrived, they found one man believed to be in his 30’s deceased inside of the home with a gunshot wound.
While SAPD is still investigating, witnesses say the homeowner who is the accused shooter was defending himself.
One man says he saw the homeowner walking to a nearby store, and the man who was killed yelled at him asking what he was looking at. They argued, and witnesses say they saw the man follow the homeowner home and force himself into the home.
A coworker and neighbor of the homeowner says the homeowner is a good man. |
India: Self-Defense or Crime? Woman's Arrest Sparks Debate
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An 18-year-old woman has been arrested in Banda district, Uttar Pradesh, following allegations of killing a man who attempted to sexually assault her. The incident occurred in Murwal village on Thursday afternoon, attracting wide attention.
Police reports state that the deceased, identified as Sukhraj Prajapati, 50, was found with fatal head injuries in a village home. According to Station House Officer Rajendra Singh Rajawat, the injuries were caused by a 'farsa', a sharp-edged weapon, said to be wielded by the young woman in self-defense. |
Guns Don’t Kill, Gun Owners Do
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Let us concede that gun rights advocates have won the argument: guns don’t kill people, people do.
However, there is a certain class of people that merit a greater share of the blame for the mass casualty events our communities have endured. For lack of a more encompassing term let’s call them, “gun owners”. As well, we must acknowledge that gun owners are largely responsible (by commission and omission) for the constant blood letting since Sandy Hook (as of 16 Aug. 2025 41,023 people have perished since the 14 Dec. 2012 Newtown, Conn. massacre). |
FL: From lowering the age to buy guns to vaccine mandates: Here’s what Florida lawmakers will consider at upcoming session
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From changing vaccine requirements to eliminating property taxes, the upcoming Florida Legislative Session is expected to be a hectic 60 days for state lawmakers.
The session, which is set to start on Jan. 13, will go over a variety of bills — some of which have been a hot topic of discussion in recent months.
Here’s a breakdown of some of the proposed legislation.
Lower legal age to own, purchase guns
Some lawmakers are working to lower the age for buying firearms.
Under current law, people have to be at least 21 to buy a gun. But for some who are in law enforcement or a service member, they can purchase certain firearms at 18. |
Concealed Carry Corner: My Top 5 Carry Guns of 2025
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Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about fixed blades versus folding knives and whether they are a good idea to carry as a secondary weapon. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, I want to take a look back and reflect on some of the most carried guns of 2025 for me personally. I tend to keep track like an absolute crazy person, and in order of days carried, let's check out my top 5 carry guns of 2025. |
GA: Show Us Your Guns: A second chance program in Savannah
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Gun violence is a pressing issue across the nation and here in Savannah.
On Welcome to Our Community, Karen Williams of the Show Us Your Guns program and Tyree Lee of the New Beginnings program joined the conversation to explain how the initiative offers eligible young people an alternative to incarceration and a path to a different life.
“The Show Us Your Guns program is a partnership and an initiative with the District Attorney’s Office,” Karen Williams said. The program is open to eligible youth between the ages of 16 and 25 who choose to opt in. |
MA: Massachusetts rules to affect cannabis, guns, and salaries
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Gun safety legislation will also be enforced next year, requiring that all handguns and rifles must be universally registered with state approval by manufacturers and owners. This measure includes stricter regulations on ghost guns and three-D printed weapons. As Rep. Williams put it, “All handguns and rifles must be universally registered with state approval by manufacturers and owners… as well as stricter regulations on ghost guns and three-D printed weapons.” He also commented on ongoing challenges in enforcing these laws, stating, “We’re going as far as we can go; some folks have challenged it probably in the supreme court, but we stand on solid ground. We have to lean up these ghost guns and get the violence away.” |
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