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FILE - This Tuesday, May 19, 2015 file photo shows a firearm and 154 pounds of heroin worth at least $50 million displayed during a Drug Enforcement Administration news conference in New York. According to government data released Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016, drug overdose deaths in the U.S. surpassed 50,000 in 2015, the highest mark in at least 15 years. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)

Heroin now kills more people than guns: Drugs overdoses claimed 50,000 lives in the US last year

“More than 50,000 Americans died from drug overdoses last year, the highest figure ever. 33,000 gun deaths, 62% of those were suicides. Many more were justified police shootings, still others were accidental. A far minority were homicides. The tally has been pushed to new heights by soaring abuse of heroin and prescription painkillers, especially fentanyl. […]

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Thank you for signing up early. Only 2 weeks left to enroll!

5th Annual Charity Handgun/Rifle Course for Leukemia/Lymphoma March 23rd, 2018 www.CharityCourse.gives Only 2 weeks left to enroll! Everyone must be enrolled 3 weeks before the course! March 23rd This year’s charity course is going to be EPIC!!!! You can join us for 2 days, 3 days, or the full 4 days. You can take the […]

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Gunmaker Remington to file for bankruptcy

“U.S. firearm manufacturer, Remington Outdoor Company, said it will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, but stay in business throughout the process. “Difficult industry conditions make today’s agreement prudent,” said Jim Geisler, Remington’s executive chairman, in a statement released by the company on Monday. The company has been dogged by falling sales after one of […]

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69 days out: Instead of being a gun owner, how about being a skilled shooter?

5th Annual Charity Handgun/Rifle Course for Leukemia/Lymphoma We currently have 178 people enrolled! More registrations are coming in every day! We are expecting over 300 participants this year! Every gun owner “thinks” they know how to shoot! But very few actually do. Just because you can take your gun to the range, take it out […]

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Here’s How Many Criminals Were Stopped in November Thanks to People Who Carry

“Anti-gunners and the liberal media often argue that law-abiding gun owners do little to actually stop criminals. They say carrying doesn’t actually make them, others or their communities safer. Well, these cases prove otherwise. While the numbers are not yet in for December, according to the Crime Prevent Research Center, in November, people legally carrying […]

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What a great year 2017 was! Now 2017 vs 2018

Thank you all for being such great fans of The Shooters Hangout! We have grown so much in the past year and currently have over 390,000 followers across all forms of media! Our growth seems to just keep accelerating! The major reason for our growth is because of all of you sharing our news articles, […]

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Ammo, Ammo, Ammo

We are excited to introduce to you our newest advertiser! A veteran owned and operated business born out of our need to protect our ever endangered Constitutional Rights. Visit them by clicking on the link below or on their banner ad on this page! Below is a little info on their fine company. The Standardd […]

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House approves concealed-carry reciprocity, gun bill faces challenge in Senate

“House Republicans on Wednesday voted in favor of making concealed-carry permits valid across state lines, scoring a major victory for gun-rights supporters. But similar Senate legislation still faces an uncertain future, with top Democrats and other gun-control advocates rallying in opposition on Capitol Hill. The Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act passed 231-198 in the GOP-controlled House, […]

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URGENCY: Almost No Rooms Left For Next Charity Handgun/Rifle Course

5th Annual Charity Handgun/Rifle Course for Leukemia/Lymphoma Act Very Fast! Very few rooms are left for the 5th Annual Charity Firearms Course! 107 people have already registered for the charity course! -No rooms left at saddle West Hotel! -No rooms left for the full 4 days at Best Western, but they have rooms if you […]

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Major concealed-carry bill picks up momentum, steams toward House floor

“Gun-rights supporters are eyeing a big win this week as a bill that would make concealed-carry permits valid across state lines heads to the House floor — though it faces long odds in the Senate amid deep-pocketed opposition from gun-control advocates. “This is just simple, common-sense legislation that says if you’re a law-abiding citizen … […]

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