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Pennsylvania cities rush to repeal gun crackdowns as NRA-backed lawsuits loom.

By Cheryl K. Chumley – The Washington Times – Monday, January 12, 2015 A new law in Pennsylvania that makes it easier for gun groups like the National Rifle Association to sue cities for burdensome Second Amendment regulations has municipalities on the defense, and almost two dozen have already backed off some of their most […]

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2nd Annual Charity Handgun Course. Join us!

“2nd Annual Sheila Hamed Charity Handgun Course” April 10-13, 2015 (Friday-Monday). At Front Sight Firearms Training Institute in Nevada. An annual event. This is a 4 day defensive handgun course. Or a 2 day course if you choose. In addition to enrolling in the course, everyone will donate $50 that will go to the national […]

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BREAKING: 40,000 gun owners and growing…

I am excited to announce that this news site “TheShootesHangout.com” hit the milestone of 40,000 followers this morning!!! Amazing! I’m not talking about 40,000 web hits, I get about twice that every day. I’m talking about 40,000 individual gun owners that are following us. I got up this morning and the count was 40,057. Wow! […]

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What is 2015?

What is 2015? 2015 is the year we increase our game! It is the year we train. It is the year non-gun owners buy their first firearm. It is the year non-shooters learn how to shoot for the first time. It is the year we really develop our proficiency with our firearms. It is the […]

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Unexpected? Detroit Police Chief Says Armed, Law-Abiding Americans ‘Translates Into Crime Reduction’

Jan. 4, 2014 Erica Ritz In a crime-ridden city dominated by progressives, one might not expect the police chief to advocate citizens protecting themselves. But that’s exactly what happened in Detroit on Thursday. Detroit Police Chief James Craig was speaking at a press conference at police headquarters when he revealed how his opinion of concealed […]

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Masked Men Allegedly Bash Elderly Man in the Head with Ax Handle — but He Was Carrying Much Deadlier Method of Defense.

Dec. 30, 2014  Jason Howerton “A man in West Pike Run Township, Pennsylvania, opened fire on two masked men who allegedly tried to break into his home on Sunday night. The homeowner killed one of the men and the second suspect was arrested after initially running away, police said. Police believe the two suspects, identified […]

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Homeowner With a Gun Warns Armed Intruders Not to Take Another Step Toward Him. They Refuse — and It Turns Out to Be Their Final Mistake.

Dec. 28, 2014 Dave Urbanski “In the space of five days the city of Memphis, Tennessee, has seen its second fatal shooting by a homeowner against reported armed home intruders. TheBlaze reported the first instance which occurred Tuesday when a woman answered a knock at a front door. When two men reportedly forced their way […]

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When She Answered the Knock at Her Door, a Man Put a Gun to Her Neck. By the Time He Realized He Made a Huge Mistake, It Was Too Late.

Dec. 24, 2014  Jason Howerton A woman in Memphis, Tennessee, answered a knock at her door at around 6:20 p.m. on Tuesday. When she opened the door, she found herself in a potential life-and-death situation. The suspect, identified as 22-year-old Nico Carlisle, reportedly forced his way into the residence and pressed a gun to the […]

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Australian Lawmaker: Our Gun Control Laws Created a ‘Nation of Victims’

Dec. 18, 2014 Fred Lucas “The hostage situation at a Sydney cafe proves that Australia has become a “nation of victims” because of its stiff restrictions on gun ownership, an Australian lawmaker said. Sen. David Leyonhjelm of Australia’s Liberal Democratic Party said the siege by the lone jihadi-inspired gunman this week would have been less […]

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See you tonight San Diego- Christmas Party hosted by Gun Owners of California, free!

Friends, Although the weather outside if frightful, inside it is so delightful! See you tonight! We have 148 people confirmed already and RSVPs are still coming in at a great pace! Lots of free food! Take a look below to see 7 elected officials who are pro 2nd Amendment that will be joining us, and […]

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