Gun Girl AND Parent? For Gun Nuts

By Gabby For Gun Nuts

I’m not a parent, and I’m not sure if kids of my own are in my future. However, if my life continues on it’s current path, it’s likely that I will become a stepmom to a 16 year old teenage boy.

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We're Reading- "Breaking Bad? How and why to break in a new gun..."

GunNoob’s Firearm Rule #72: It doesn’t matter the manufacturer or model of gun. If you ask about the quality of a particular firearm on an internet forum, someone will eventually say the following: “I bought a [Gun A], took it to the range and it gave me nothing but trouble. ...

read more at http://www.gunnoob.com/Home/tabid/55/entryid/253/breaking-bad-how-and-why-to-break-in-a-new-gun.aspx

Christmas Wreath Project Video for the Crafty Gun Girl

By Gabby

Feeling crafty? Or just looking for a project to use up all the rifle casings you've got laying around the house?

Well here are the videos of how to make the wreath I had hanging on my door for the holidays.

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Christmas Craft Project for Gun Girls

By Gabby

Today I'm trading my pistol for a glue gun and getting into the holiday spirit, while showing off some gun girl style. You may not know this, but one of my other favorite hobbies is crafting. I will spell out directions to the wreath I created, but just remember that there is absolutely no wrong way to do it.

crafty gun girl tip: Never use a hot glue gun on live rounds  [tweet this]

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We're Reading- "Anniversary of the Tragedy at Newtown"

There has been a lot of coverage of the anniversary of the tragedy in Newtown Ct. In the days following my original post I wrote that I believed that people on both sides of gun control would use this tragedy to justify their positions. ...

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We're Reading- "Is Duck Dynasty Good for Hunting?"

What is the effect of Duck Dynasty's runaway popularity on hunting? On a few of the waterfowl boards I lurk, people are quick to point a finger at all the new DD-inspired hunters who have just now taken up the sport. ...

read more at http://www.fieldandstream.com/blogs/gun-nuts/2013/12/duck-dynasty-good-hunting

Plastic Gun Ban Renewed, for Gun Nuts

By Gabby for Gun Nuts

Ten more years without plastic guns that might go undetected by X-ray machines and metal detectors. This is the ban congress renewed late on Monday night. There was little opposition to the renewal, and that includes comments from the NRA. There was however, a proposed change from a senator from New York. Sen. Schumer’s proposed changes included the requirement of adding permanent metal parts to make plastic guns more detectable. But the senator clearly misundestands that most “plastic” handguns have many metal internal parts, without which the plastic parts would add up to little more than a blunt object.

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We're Reading- "The Best Concealed Carry States in 2013"

After ranking the Best States for Gun Owners in 2013, we’re back to rank the Best Concealed Carry States. Since federal law specifically addressing the issuance of concealed carry licenses does not yet exist in the U.S. ...

read more at http://www.gunsandammo.com/2013/10/24/best-concealed-carry-states-2013/

NFL vs Daniel Defense

By Gabby

Last week Georgia based gun manufacturer, Daniel Defense, had their Super Bowl commercial rejected by the NFL, even though the ad followed all of the rules established by the league. Watch the ad and then we'll discuss.

Daniel Defense should stick to making great guns.The NFL? Well...[tweet this]

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We're Reading- "Zeroing in is a process"

So the bug to buy a new hunting rifle has hit you. This is the time of year to find some really good deals on the shelves at local gun shops and at the gun shows. The economy has been tough this summer so manufacturers and dealers have been running special sales to move inventory. ...

read more at http://www.alloutdoor.com/2013/09/30/zeroing-process/

We're Reading- "NFL Rejects Super Bowl Commercial from Daniel Defense"

A commercial from Daniel Defense focusing on personal protection, family security and fundamental rights, was rejected by NFL despite the fact that it does not mention “firearms, ammunition, or other weapons”. ...

read more at http://www.downrange.tv/blog/nfl-rejects-super-bowl-commercial-from-daniel-defense/26551/

We're Reading- "Handguns 2013 Holiday Gift Guide"

We all need new stuff. Always. Otherwise, what’s the point of even having a hobby like shooting? And if you’re in it solely for the personal-defensive aspect, there’s gear out there that will make you more effective. ...

read more at http://www.handgunsmag.com/2013/11/12/handguns-2013-holiday-gift-guide/

Happy Thanksgivika

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We're Reading- "What Should I Practice?"

One of the more common questions I receive from readers or students is, “What should I practice?” It’s a legitimate question, especially with skyrocketing ammunition prices… if you can find it! Recently, I was at the local Wal-Mart buying some Winchester White Box 9mm ammo (the cheapest I ...

read more at http://www.downrange.tv/blog/what-should-i-practice/26439/

We're Reading- "The Dragon. The Best Muzzle Brake Ever?"

Lantac USA just released the Dragon muzzle brake in the USA a few months ago. Their ninja like video went viral pretty quickly. It shows in slow motion a full-auto rifle blasting out rounds and yet the rifle is motionless. ...

read more at http://www.30calgal.com/the-dragon-the-best-muzzle-brake-ever/

Bullet Shaped Wednesday Whatsit

It seems that a 50 caliber round can be turned into just about anything...
What is today's Bullet Shaped Wednesday Whatsits?

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Book Review: The Law of Self Defense, Branca for Gun Nuts

By Gabby for Gun Nuts

We often talk about the differences in laws of concealed carry from one state to the next but it’s easy to forget the other legal aspects that apply to self defense. After the Zimmerman trial everyone was discussing the “Stand your ground” law, and that got me thinking, what sort of legal stuff should I know before defending myself?

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We're Reading- "Low Light Operations class at Autrey’s Armory"

Autrey’s Armory in Fayetteville hosted an Introduction to Low-Light Operations class last night from 6:30 p.m. until 10 p.m. The class was designed to expose students to the use of flashlights and weapons in a low-light environment. ...

read more at http://www.examiner.com/article/low-light-operations-class-at-autrey-s-armory

Range Bag Gadget:EasyShot Staple Gun, for Gun Nuts

By Gabby For Gun Nuts

I'm always on the look out for new gadgets that will make range time more fun. Sometimes, these items are not particularly gun related, but make such a deference that I feel the need to share them. When I began frequenting an outdoor, rather than indoor range, I noticed a new tool requirement.

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Concealed Carry Scenario, What would You do?

By Gabby

Ok ladies who conceal carry, I've got a "what-if" for you...

Would you conceal carry a gun you had borrowed but had never used?
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Wednesday's Gun Shaped Whatsit

What are today's Wednesday Whatsit Gun Shaped Object?

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Atypical Gun Lovers for Gun Nuts

By Gabby for Gun Nuts

One of my favorite things about attending different shooting events as “press” is that I am given access that allows me to hear the stories of many different types of gun lovers. I can also ask just about any question and nobody thinks it’s weird when I take notes while they answer.

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We're Reading- "The Ghost of George Zimmerman Haunts a Gun Debate in Sanford, Florida"

The community where Trayvon Martin was shot 20 months ago gathered for a loaded debate on gun rules for Neighborhood Watch volunteers. Yet Zimmerman wasn't mentioned once. ...

read more at http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/11/06/the-ghost-of-george-zimmerman-haunts-a-gun-debate-in-sanford-florida.html

NSSF’s First Shots Classes Explode in Atlanta, GA for Gun Nuts

By Gabby For Gun Nuts

This weekend the National Shooting Sports Foundation brought their series “First Shots” to the Atlanta area. 11 locations signed up to host classes, which were offered almost hourly from Friday morning until Sunday evening. In total, the event saw a registration of about 500 people, although they could have accommodated up to 900.

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We're Reading- "First Look: LaserLyte Laser Plinking Cans"

Anyone who has ever practiced dry-firing knows about the anti-climactic nature of standing in their living room, repeatedly drawing a pistol and discharging imaginary rounds into their walls and furniture. Obviously, guns don’t go “bang” or cause a target to react when dry-firing. ...

read more at http://www.gunsandammo.com/2013/10/31/first-look-laserlyte-laser-plinking-cans/

Cash Cats

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Wednesday's Gun Shaped Whatsit

What is this gun shaped whatsit?

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Chicago Illinois Concealed Carry Licenses are Coming, or are they?, for Gun Nuts

By Gabby For Gun nuts

Earlier this week I posted about my trip to Chicago, IL and my plans for self protection while there. Many of you had recommendations for every day carry items that I might use to keep myself safe, and I am grateful. However, Illinois recently passed concealed carry legislation that will change the self defense opportunities for Chicago residents, and I wanted to take a look at what these new laws have to say.

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We're Reading- "NRA sells 1,000,000th Basic Pistol Handbook"

Fairfax, Virginia - Earlier this month NRA's Education and Training Division sold its one millionth copy of the NRA Guide to the Basics of Pistol Shooting. ...

read more at http://www.nrablog.com/post.aspx?id=f6f6a0e0-5039-4b00-8ac6-876fb42f3bc9

Visiting Chicago, A Gun Girl is Unarmed, for Gun Nuts

By Gabby For Gun Nuts

I've been working hard lately, to carry concealed, regularly. While spending a week in an unfamiliar Georgia city my ccw was in my purse everyday. When running around my home turf of Atlanta I prefer small of the back holstering, though I may alternate to my purse if I'm jumping in and out of the car excessively. It's easier to carry in the fall and winter because layers of shirts and jackets help me to conceal bulges.

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We're Reading- "Trijicon RMR Glock – Red dots on handguns – the wave of the future?"

Sight alignment, sight picture and front sight, front sight, front sight. It’s a sermon firearms instructors endlessly preach to pistol shooters at ranges across the land. Thus it has always been and always will be… or maybe not. ...

read more at http://www.downrange.tv/blog/trijicon-rmr-glock-red-dots-on-handguns-the-wave-of-the-future/26110/

Gun Nuts Facebook page hits 50,000 Likes

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Gun Shaped Wednesday Whatsit

Can you guess today's Gun Shaped Wednesday Whatsit?

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School Shooting Solution

By Gabby

On Monday a middle schooler in a small town in Nevada, shot and wounded two of his classmates and killed a teacher just as classes were about to begin. The boy turned the gun on himself long before nearly 200 police officers arrived. There is no word yet on how the boy was able to procure the gun from his home or what his intentions may have been. What has been made clear is that the teacher who was killed was a beloved educator, as well as a Marine. He died while protecting the other students and is deservedly, being called a hero.

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We're Reading- "Maximizing .410 Shotgun Performance for Hunting and Defense"

.22 LR/.410 combination guns have been with us since before World War II. The idea was to provide a lightweight small game firearm with bullets for ground-based game and shot for birds and arboreal rodents. Although 22 WMR and 22Hornet chamberings have been tried, most combination guns still use . ...

read more at alloutdoor.com

We're Reading- "How Can Women Conceal Carry? Let Me Count The Ways!"

I only started handling handguns about 3 years ago. I was in the same boat most women are. Where do I begin? I was fortunate however to have started a part-time job at a gun range near Seattle called West Coast Armory. The range had an extensive collection of rental handguns and revolvers. ...

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Surprised with new ArmedCandy Office

By Gabby

My boyfriend surprised me with satellite headquarters for ArmedCandy, at his house!

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Gun Shaped Wednesday Whatsit

Can you guess today's Gun Shaped Wednesday Whatsit?

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Moving and Shooting for the first time, for Gun Nuts

By Gabby For Gun Nuts

When I began shooting I didn’t take lessons, I simply took advice. A friend would show my a new grip or stance, and I would try them out and then adopt things that worked for me. (It’s interesting to go back and look at some of my early videos and notice techniques that previously “worked” for me.)

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