We Like Shooting 688 – B Ukelele
We Like Shooting
We Like Shooting - Ep 688
November 9, 2026
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Second Call Defense
Guests: John Fahner – GOA GEAR Summit – https://gear.gunowners.org/ – GEAR SUMMIT – MAY 21-23, 2027 MERUS ADVENTURE PARK – AMARILLO, TX
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Gear Chat
Atlas Defense Co
Atlas Defense CRC Compact Rail Carrier
Turn Picatinny into everyday carry. The CRC™ Compact Rail Carrier takes the versatility of Picatinny and puts it where you actually carry your gear. Built around a compact 3-slot Picatinny interface, the CRC lets you carry compatible lights and other rail-mounted accessories on your pocket, hat, gear, or wherever you n
The CRC™ Compact Rail Carrier from Atlas Defense is a Picatinny pocket light carrier designed to mount compact lights directly to a rail while allowing pocket carry. It provides a secure mounting solution for weapon lights or handheld lights in a low-profile clip-on format compatible with standard Picatinny rails.
Availability: Available for purchase on atlasdefense.co
Special: Picatinny pocket light clip design allowing both rail mounting and pocket carry of compact lights
Agency 171 Krampus
Krampus is live! https://krampus.agency171.com
Supplementary Research: Krampus is live at https://krampus.agency171.com, coinciding with the firearms-themed Agency 171 project that features lore around a clandestine group defending Second Amendment rights. The page headline reads “Fear Krampus. Join or else.” Agency 171 operates as an entertainment and listener support platform with fictional narrative elements tied to firearms culture and gear discussions. – The Agency 171 rebrand includes monthly operative tiers offering exclusive content, merchandise such as coins and stickers, and community access. – Krampus originates in Central European folklore as a horned, goat-like companion to Saint Nicholas who punishes misbehaving children, traditionally appearing on December 5 during Krampusnacht parades and runs. – In the U.S., Krampus has grown popular through modern events, media, and holiday-themed groups since the early 2000s.
Magpul
Magpul DT-S Carbine Stock Mil-Spec
The DT-S Carbine Stock provides the stability and tight lockup of Dual Tensioning (DT) technology, along with waterproof storage capacity combined with an enhanced cheek weld
The Magpul DT-S is a slim, lightweight carbine stock designed for Mil-Spec buffer tubes. It features a dual-tensioning system that eliminates wobble on the receiver extension while maintaining a slim profile. The stock includes a rubber butt-pad, integrated QD sling swivel mounts, and multiple sling attachment points.
Availability: Available for purchase directly from Magpul.com
Special: Dual-tensioning system eliminates stock wobble on Mil-Spec tubes
Pamaxtactical
PAMAX Tactical MBS-C Magnetic Buffer System
USA made firearms & parts — full item details from the PAMAX Tactical armory.
The MBS-C is a magnetic buffer system designed for AR-15 platforms that replaces the standard buffer and spring with a magnetic assembly. It uses rare earth magnets to reduce felt recoil and eliminate buffer spring noise while providing smoother operation. The system is drop-in compatible with standard AR-15 buffer tubes.
Availability: Available for purchase directly from PAMAX Tactical website
Special: Rare earth magnet technology that cancels out buffer spring noise and reduces felt recoil through magnetic resistance instead of traditional spring compression
Bullet Points
Bearingarms
Gun Store Reports Surging Sales Over 90-Day Blackout Rumor
A firearms retailer is experiencing a significant increase in sales driven by customer fears of an impending 90-day government blackout or shutdown of gun sales and transfers. The rumor appears tied to post-election speculation about potential federal actions under the incoming Trump administration or related policy changes. The article details anecdotal evidence from the store showing heightened demand for firearms and ammunition.
Availability: Best Use Case: Range/Competition/EDC preparation amid political uncertainty and rumored purchasing restrictions
Special: Pro: Strong immediate revenue increase for retailers; Con: Driven by unconfirmed rumors that may cause unnecessary panic buying
Thetruthaboutguns
Using a .30 Cal Suppressor on a 5.56 Rifle
A .30 caliber suppressor can safely be used on 5.56/.223 rifles because the smaller bullet diameter and lower pressure are well within the can’s design limits, unlike the reverse (rimfire-rated cans on centerfire). Performance is good for hearing protection but typically yields higher sound levels and more visible flash than a dedicated .223 bore suppressor due to the larger bore diameter. The primary benefits are economy, simplicity, and versatility across multiple rifle calibers such as 5.56, .308, and 6.5 Creedmoor.
Availability: Range/competition/versatile multi-caliber use (one can for 5.56 AR, .308, and 6.5 Creedmoor rifles)
Special: Pro: Cost-effective, versatile across calibers, safe and functional on 5.56; Con: Adds weight/length vs dedicated can, reduced sound/flash suppression performance compared to bore-matched .223 suppressor
Gun Fights
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BangRank
A live cast ranking segment for anything and everything in the gun world, powered by questionable certainty, strong opinions, and audience voting.
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Going Ballistic
The Truth About Guns (Savage)
Harmeet Dhillon Resigns as Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, DOJ
Harmeet Dhillon resigns from the DOJ after leading its Civil Rights Division and launching major lawsuits defending Second Amendment rights.
Harmeet Dhillon, who led the DOJ Civil Rights Division since April 2025, resigned on November 5, 2026, following the Democratic midterm election victories that gave them control of both chambers of Congress. She oversaw a major overhaul of the division, shifting priorities toward challenging DEI programs, transgender policies in sports and schools, voter roll integrity efforts, antisemitism investigations on campuses, and enforcement of Second Amendment rights through litigation against restrictive state and local gun laws. Dhillon stated she had accomplished her goals and planned to return to her private law firm; Attorney General Todd Blanche accepted the resignation and praised her service.
The Gist: Affects the entire United States as head of the DOJ Civil Rights Division under the Trump administration; her tenure involved nationwide litigation against states including California, Virginia, Colorado, Maryland, and cities such as Los Angeles, Denver, and San Jose, plus universities and local police departments.
Impact: Marks the first major DOJ shake-up after the 2026 Democratic midterm sweep; her leadership created a dedicated Second Amendment section that filed multiple lawsuits against gun control measures (e.g., AR-15 bans, magazine limits, high CCW fees, Glock roster, and permitting delays), while reducing traditional police reform and certain discrimination cases, leading to significant staff turnover.
Bottom Line: The Bottom Line: Pro-2A advocates view her departure as a significant loss due to the active litigation she drove against state-level firearm restrictions; she cited completing her objectives and will return to private practice at Dhillon Law Group.
Breitbart (Savage)
Election Report: Gun Control Lobby Outspent Gun Rights Groups Nearly 20 to 1
A report from The Trace indicates the gun control lobby outspent gun rights groups in Tuesday's election by a margin of nearly 20 to 1.
A post-election analysis found that gun control advocacy groups and aligned PACs spent nearly 20 times more than gun rights organizations during the 2026 election cycle. Despite the massive spending advantage, gun rights-backed candidates and ballot measures largely prevailed in key federal and state races. The report highlights the limited return on investment for the gun control lobby in influencing voter outcomes on Second Amendment issues.
The Gist: United States nationwide; federal congressional races, state legislative contests, and ballot measures affecting gun owners and the firearms industry
Impact: Demonstrates that heavy financial investment by groups such as Everytown for Gun Safety and Giffords did not translate into electoral success for gun control priorities, reinforcing the political resilience of Second Amendment advocacy at the ballot box
Bottom Line: Money alone does not determine outcomes in gun policy elections; grassroots support and voter priorities on self-defense and constitutional rights outweighed the nearly 20-to-1 spending disparity.
Shooting News Weekly (Savage)
Inconvenient Truth: As AR-15 Ownership Exploded, the Number of Murders With Rifles Dropped – Shooting News Weekly
It’s interesting to see what a small share of murders are committed with any type of rifle and how even that share has fallen over time.
Article reports on Crime Prevention Research Center (CPRC) analysis of FBI Uniform Crime Reports showing rifle share of firearm murders fell from 4.8% in 1994 to 2.67% in 2025, even as estimated AR-15/AK-47 ownership per capita rose tenfold from ~1 per 100 people (post-2004 AWB expirati