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\u201cThey gave him orders to throw the gun. He threw the gun on the ground. He refused to show his hands. At some point, he produced a handgun. Officers attempted to resolve the situation through the use of \u2018less than lethal.\u2019 The suspect fired at officers and the officers returned fire,\u201d Police Chief Joel Rivera told nbc4i.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a press conference, police described Sigala as disturbed. The actions by Allen delayed the gunman and that intervention likely saved lives. Meanwhile, Sigala died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, according to nbc4i.com. Police reported no other injuries from the incident. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Concerned Citizen Delays Gunman Armed With AK-47","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-24 22:03:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-25 02:03:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/08\/20\/texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Sigala then allegedly entered the store and engaged in a confrontation with a customer. Reports state he also pointed a gun at that customer. He then made his way toward the back of the store, according to nbc4i.com. Police then arrived on scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey gave him orders to throw the gun. He threw the gun on the ground. He refused to show his hands. At some point, he produced a handgun. Officers attempted to resolve the situation through the use of \u2018less than lethal.\u2019 The suspect fired at officers and the officers returned fire,\u201d Police Chief Joel Rivera told nbc4i.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a press conference, police described Sigala as disturbed. The actions by Allen delayed the gunman and that intervention likely saved lives. Meanwhile, Sigala died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, according to nbc4i.com. Police reported no other injuries from the incident. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Concerned Citizen Delays Gunman Armed With AK-47","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-24 22:03:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-25 02:03:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/08\/20\/texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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\u201cHe was very upset that I stopped him, and he was wanting to know who I was, those kinds of things. I said I was just a soldier, and I\u2019m concerned citizen and you\u2019re not shooting anybody in this store today,\u201d Allen said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala then allegedly entered the store and engaged in a confrontation with a customer. Reports state he also pointed a gun at that customer. He then made his way toward the back of the store, according to nbc4i.com. Police then arrived on scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey gave him orders to throw the gun. He threw the gun on the ground. He refused to show his hands. At some point, he produced a handgun. Officers attempted to resolve the situation through the use of \u2018less than lethal.\u2019 The suspect fired at officers and the officers returned fire,\u201d Police Chief Joel Rivera told nbc4i.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a press conference, police described Sigala as disturbed. The actions by Allen delayed the gunman and that intervention likely saved lives. Meanwhile, Sigala died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, according to nbc4i.com. Police reported no other injuries from the incident. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Concerned Citizen Delays Gunman Armed With AK-47","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-24 22:03:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-25 02:03:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/08\/20\/texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Sigala seemed distraught, visibly upset over the interaction, according to Allen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe was very upset that I stopped him, and he was wanting to know who I was, those kinds of things. I said I was just a soldier, and I\u2019m concerned citizen and you\u2019re not shooting anybody in this store today,\u201d Allen said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala then allegedly entered the store and engaged in a confrontation with a customer. Reports state he also pointed a gun at that customer. He then made his way toward the back of the store, according to nbc4i.com. Police then arrived on scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey gave him orders to throw the gun. He threw the gun on the ground. He refused to show his hands. At some point, he produced a handgun. Officers attempted to resolve the situation through the use of \u2018less than lethal.\u2019 The suspect fired at officers and the officers returned fire,\u201d Police Chief Joel Rivera told nbc4i.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a press conference, police described Sigala as disturbed. The actions by Allen delayed the gunman and that intervention likely saved lives. Meanwhile, Sigala died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, according to nbc4i.com. Police reported no other injuries from the incident. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Concerned Citizen Delays Gunman Armed With AK-47","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-24 22:03:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-25 02:03:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/08\/20\/texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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\u201cI was pulling up and I seen a gentleman, young man approximately 25, mid-to-late twenties, carrying an AK-47 into the store,\u201d witness John Allen told nbc4i.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala seemed distraught, visibly upset over the interaction, according to Allen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe was very upset that I stopped him, and he was wanting to know who I was, those kinds of things. I said I was just a soldier, and I\u2019m concerned citizen and you\u2019re not shooting anybody in this store today,\u201d Allen said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala then allegedly entered the store and engaged in a confrontation with a customer. Reports state he also pointed a gun at that customer. He then made his way toward the back of the store, according to nbc4i.com. Police then arrived on scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey gave him orders to throw the gun. He threw the gun on the ground. He refused to show his hands. At some point, he produced a handgun. Officers attempted to resolve the situation through the use of \u2018less than lethal.\u2019 The suspect fired at officers and the officers returned fire,\u201d Police Chief Joel Rivera told nbc4i.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a press conference, police described Sigala as disturbed. The actions by Allen delayed the gunman and that intervention likely saved lives. Meanwhile, Sigala died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, according to nbc4i.com. Police reported no other injuries from the incident. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Concerned Citizen Delays Gunman Armed With AK-47","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-24 22:03:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-25 02:03:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/08\/20\/texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Police Forced to Shoot Marco Antonio Sigala Jr.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was pulling up and I seen a gentleman, young man approximately 25, mid-to-late twenties, carrying an AK-47 into the store,\u201d witness John Allen told nbc4i.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala seemed distraught, visibly upset over the interaction, according to Allen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe was very upset that I stopped him, and he was wanting to know who I was, those kinds of things. I said I was just a soldier, and I\u2019m concerned citizen and you\u2019re not shooting anybody in this store today,\u201d Allen said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala then allegedly entered the store and engaged in a confrontation with a customer. Reports state he also pointed a gun at that customer. He then made his way toward the back of the store, according to nbc4i.com. Police then arrived on scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey gave him orders to throw the gun. He threw the gun on the ground. He refused to show his hands. At some point, he produced a handgun. Officers attempted to resolve the situation through the use of \u2018less than lethal.\u2019 The suspect fired at officers and the officers returned fire,\u201d Police Chief Joel Rivera told nbc4i.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a press conference, police described Sigala as disturbed. The actions by Allen delayed the gunman and that intervention likely saved lives. Meanwhile, Sigala died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, according to nbc4i.com. Police reported no other injuries from the incident. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Concerned Citizen Delays Gunman Armed With AK-47","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-24 22:03:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-25 02:03:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/08\/20\/texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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A concerned citizen in Texas intervened it what might have proven to be a terrible incident in Weslaco on Aug. 18. The man stopped and talked to a suspect allegedly carrying an AK-47 rifle<\/a> into a Walmart. That interaction might have delayed the suspect long enough, until police arrived on the scene. In the end, police shot and killed the gunman, later identified as 27-year-old Marco Antonio Sigala Jr. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Police Forced to Shoot Marco Antonio Sigala Jr.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was pulling up and I seen a gentleman, young man approximately 25, mid-to-late twenties, carrying an AK-47 into the store,\u201d witness John Allen told nbc4i.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala seemed distraught, visibly upset over the interaction, according to Allen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe was very upset that I stopped him, and he was wanting to know who I was, those kinds of things. I said I was just a soldier, and I\u2019m concerned citizen and you\u2019re not shooting anybody in this store today,\u201d Allen said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala then allegedly entered the store and engaged in a confrontation with a customer. Reports state he also pointed a gun at that customer. He then made his way toward the back of the store, according to nbc4i.com. Police then arrived on scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey gave him orders to throw the gun. He threw the gun on the ground. He refused to show his hands. At some point, he produced a handgun. Officers attempted to resolve the situation through the use of \u2018less than lethal.\u2019 The suspect fired at officers and the officers returned fire,\u201d Police Chief Joel Rivera told nbc4i.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a press conference, police described Sigala as disturbed. The actions by Allen delayed the gunman and that intervention likely saved lives. Meanwhile, Sigala died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, according to nbc4i.com. Police reported no other injuries from the incident. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Concerned Citizen Delays Gunman Armed With AK-47","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-24 22:03:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-25 02:03:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/08\/20\/texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/XGhRGTKSeiA\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A concerned citizen in Texas intervened it what might have proven to be a terrible incident in Weslaco on Aug. 18. The man stopped and talked to a suspect allegedly carrying an AK-47 rifle<\/a> into a Walmart. That interaction might have delayed the suspect long enough, until police arrived on the scene. In the end, police shot and killed the gunman, later identified as 27-year-old Marco Antonio Sigala Jr. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Police Forced to Shoot Marco Antonio Sigala Jr.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was pulling up and I seen a gentleman, young man approximately 25, mid-to-late twenties, carrying an AK-47 into the store,\u201d witness John Allen told nbc4i.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala seemed distraught, visibly upset over the interaction, according to Allen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe was very upset that I stopped him, and he was wanting to know who I was, those kinds of things. I said I was just a soldier, and I\u2019m concerned citizen and you\u2019re not shooting anybody in this store today,\u201d Allen said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala then allegedly entered the store and engaged in a confrontation with a customer. Reports state he also pointed a gun at that customer. He then made his way toward the back of the store, according to nbc4i.com. Police then arrived on scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey gave him orders to throw the gun. He threw the gun on the ground. He refused to show his hands. At some point, he produced a handgun. Officers attempted to resolve the situation through the use of \u2018less than lethal.\u2019 The suspect fired at officers and the officers returned fire,\u201d Police Chief Joel Rivera told nbc4i.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a press conference, police described Sigala as disturbed. The actions by Allen delayed the gunman and that intervention likely saved lives. Meanwhile, Sigala died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, according to nbc4i.com. Police reported no other injuries from the incident. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Concerned Citizen Delays Gunman Armed With AK-47","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-24 22:03:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-25 02:03:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/08\/20\/texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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It doesn't seem like the H.B. 118 bill will see the light of day, but it would be a severe blow to 2A supporters in the Lone Star State. It would severely impact the ability to obtain a gun during a critical time of need. The legislative session begins Jan. 12, 2021. We encourage all gun-loving Texans to make their voice heard. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Private Firearms Sales Would Be Banned in Texas Under New Bill","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-private-firearms-sales-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/12\/09\/texas-private-firearms-sales-ban\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11122,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-08-20 13:27:12","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-20 17:27:12","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/XGhRGTKSeiA\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A concerned citizen in Texas intervened it what might have proven to be a terrible incident in Weslaco on Aug. 18. The man stopped and talked to a suspect allegedly carrying an AK-47 rifle<\/a> into a Walmart. That interaction might have delayed the suspect long enough, until police arrived on the scene. In the end, police shot and killed the gunman, later identified as 27-year-old Marco Antonio Sigala Jr. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Police Forced to Shoot Marco Antonio Sigala Jr.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was pulling up and I seen a gentleman, young man approximately 25, mid-to-late twenties, carrying an AK-47 into the store,\u201d witness John Allen told nbc4i.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala seemed distraught, visibly upset over the interaction, according to Allen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe was very upset that I stopped him, and he was wanting to know who I was, those kinds of things. I said I was just a soldier, and I\u2019m concerned citizen and you\u2019re not shooting anybody in this store today,\u201d Allen said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala then allegedly entered the store and engaged in a confrontation with a customer. Reports state he also pointed a gun at that customer. He then made his way toward the back of the store, according to nbc4i.com. Police then arrived on scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey gave him orders to throw the gun. He threw the gun on the ground. He refused to show his hands. At some point, he produced a handgun. Officers attempted to resolve the situation through the use of \u2018less than lethal.\u2019 The suspect fired at officers and the officers returned fire,\u201d Police Chief Joel Rivera told nbc4i.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a press conference, police described Sigala as disturbed. The actions by Allen delayed the gunman and that intervention likely saved lives. Meanwhile, Sigala died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, according to nbc4i.com. Police reported no other injuries from the incident. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Concerned Citizen Delays Gunman Armed With AK-47","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-24 22:03:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-25 02:03:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/08\/20\/texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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But the coronavirus pandemic<\/a>, policing challenges<\/a> and social unrest of 2020 taught us private sales remain vitally important to the Second Amendment. A run on guns and ammunition<\/a> made buying from stores difficult. Further, 9mm and .223 ammo virtually became unobtanium<\/em>. And anti-gun locales<\/a>, and restrictive policy, made it all but impossible to get a gun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn't seem like the H.B. 118 bill will see the light of day, but it would be a severe blow to 2A supporters in the Lone Star State. It would severely impact the ability to obtain a gun during a critical time of need. The legislative session begins Jan. 12, 2021. We encourage all gun-loving Texans to make their voice heard. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Private Firearms Sales Would Be Banned in Texas Under New Bill","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-private-firearms-sales-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/12\/09\/texas-private-firearms-sales-ban\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11122,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-08-20 13:27:12","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-20 17:27:12","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/XGhRGTKSeiA\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A concerned citizen in Texas intervened it what might have proven to be a terrible incident in Weslaco on Aug. 18. The man stopped and talked to a suspect allegedly carrying an AK-47 rifle<\/a> into a Walmart. That interaction might have delayed the suspect long enough, until police arrived on the scene. In the end, police shot and killed the gunman, later identified as 27-year-old Marco Antonio Sigala Jr. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Police Forced to Shoot Marco Antonio Sigala Jr.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was pulling up and I seen a gentleman, young man approximately 25, mid-to-late twenties, carrying an AK-47 into the store,\u201d witness John Allen told nbc4i.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala seemed distraught, visibly upset over the interaction, according to Allen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe was very upset that I stopped him, and he was wanting to know who I was, those kinds of things. I said I was just a soldier, and I\u2019m concerned citizen and you\u2019re not shooting anybody in this store today,\u201d Allen said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala then allegedly entered the store and engaged in a confrontation with a customer. Reports state he also pointed a gun at that customer. He then made his way toward the back of the store, according to nbc4i.com. Police then arrived on scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey gave him orders to throw the gun. He threw the gun on the ground. He refused to show his hands. At some point, he produced a handgun. Officers attempted to resolve the situation through the use of \u2018less than lethal.\u2019 The suspect fired at officers and the officers returned fire,\u201d Police Chief Joel Rivera told nbc4i.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a press conference, police described Sigala as disturbed. The actions by Allen delayed the gunman and that intervention likely saved lives. Meanwhile, Sigala died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, according to nbc4i.com. Police reported no other injuries from the incident. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Concerned Citizen Delays Gunman Armed With AK-47","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-24 22:03:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-25 02:03:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/08\/20\/texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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\"Requiring background checks for all firearm sales and transfers is an important step towards preventing firearms from being transferred to those who should not possess them,\" Ortega said. \"Closing this loophole will make Texans safer from gun violence and save lives.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the coronavirus pandemic<\/a>, policing challenges<\/a> and social unrest of 2020 taught us private sales remain vitally important to the Second Amendment. A run on guns and ammunition<\/a> made buying from stores difficult. Further, 9mm and .223 ammo virtually became unobtanium<\/em>. And anti-gun locales<\/a>, and restrictive policy, made it all but impossible to get a gun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn't seem like the H.B. 118 bill will see the light of day, but it would be a severe blow to 2A supporters in the Lone Star State. It would severely impact the ability to obtain a gun during a critical time of need. The legislative session begins Jan. 12, 2021. We encourage all gun-loving Texans to make their voice heard. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Private Firearms Sales Would Be Banned in Texas Under New Bill","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-private-firearms-sales-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/12\/09\/texas-private-firearms-sales-ban\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11122,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-08-20 13:27:12","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-20 17:27:12","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/XGhRGTKSeiA\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A concerned citizen in Texas intervened it what might have proven to be a terrible incident in Weslaco on Aug. 18. The man stopped and talked to a suspect allegedly carrying an AK-47 rifle<\/a> into a Walmart. That interaction might have delayed the suspect long enough, until police arrived on the scene. In the end, police shot and killed the gunman, later identified as 27-year-old Marco Antonio Sigala Jr. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Police Forced to Shoot Marco Antonio Sigala Jr.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was pulling up and I seen a gentleman, young man approximately 25, mid-to-late twenties, carrying an AK-47 into the store,\u201d witness John Allen told nbc4i.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala seemed distraught, visibly upset over the interaction, according to Allen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe was very upset that I stopped him, and he was wanting to know who I was, those kinds of things. I said I was just a soldier, and I\u2019m concerned citizen and you\u2019re not shooting anybody in this store today,\u201d Allen said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala then allegedly entered the store and engaged in a confrontation with a customer. Reports state he also pointed a gun at that customer. He then made his way toward the back of the store, according to nbc4i.com. Police then arrived on scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey gave him orders to throw the gun. He threw the gun on the ground. He refused to show his hands. At some point, he produced a handgun. Officers attempted to resolve the situation through the use of \u2018less than lethal.\u2019 The suspect fired at officers and the officers returned fire,\u201d Police Chief Joel Rivera told nbc4i.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a press conference, police described Sigala as disturbed. The actions by Allen delayed the gunman and that intervention likely saved lives. Meanwhile, Sigala died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, according to nbc4i.com. Police reported no other injuries from the incident. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Concerned Citizen Delays Gunman Armed With AK-47","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-24 22:03:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-25 02:03:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/08\/20\/texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Texas currently doesn't require background checks when private sellers transfer a gun to another person. Federal law does require federally licensed firearm dealers to run a background check on all transfers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Requiring background checks for all firearm sales and transfers is an important step towards preventing firearms from being transferred to those who should not possess them,\" Ortega said. \"Closing this loophole will make Texans safer from gun violence and save lives.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the coronavirus pandemic<\/a>, policing challenges<\/a> and social unrest of 2020 taught us private sales remain vitally important to the Second Amendment. A run on guns and ammunition<\/a> made buying from stores difficult. Further, 9mm and .223 ammo virtually became unobtanium<\/em>. And anti-gun locales<\/a>, and restrictive policy, made it all but impossible to get a gun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn't seem like the H.B. 118 bill will see the light of day, but it would be a severe blow to 2A supporters in the Lone Star State. It would severely impact the ability to obtain a gun during a critical time of need. The legislative session begins Jan. 12, 2021. We encourage all gun-loving Texans to make their voice heard. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Private Firearms Sales Would Be Banned in Texas Under New Bill","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-private-firearms-sales-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/12\/09\/texas-private-firearms-sales-ban\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11122,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-08-20 13:27:12","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-20 17:27:12","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/XGhRGTKSeiA\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A concerned citizen in Texas intervened it what might have proven to be a terrible incident in Weslaco on Aug. 18. The man stopped and talked to a suspect allegedly carrying an AK-47 rifle<\/a> into a Walmart. That interaction might have delayed the suspect long enough, until police arrived on the scene. In the end, police shot and killed the gunman, later identified as 27-year-old Marco Antonio Sigala Jr. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Police Forced to Shoot Marco Antonio Sigala Jr.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was pulling up and I seen a gentleman, young man approximately 25, mid-to-late twenties, carrying an AK-47 into the store,\u201d witness John Allen told nbc4i.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala seemed distraught, visibly upset over the interaction, according to Allen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe was very upset that I stopped him, and he was wanting to know who I was, those kinds of things. I said I was just a soldier, and I\u2019m concerned citizen and you\u2019re not shooting anybody in this store today,\u201d Allen said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala then allegedly entered the store and engaged in a confrontation with a customer. Reports state he also pointed a gun at that customer. He then made his way toward the back of the store, according to nbc4i.com. Police then arrived on scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey gave him orders to throw the gun. He threw the gun on the ground. He refused to show his hands. At some point, he produced a handgun. Officers attempted to resolve the situation through the use of \u2018less than lethal.\u2019 The suspect fired at officers and the officers returned fire,\u201d Police Chief Joel Rivera told nbc4i.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a press conference, police described Sigala as disturbed. The actions by Allen delayed the gunman and that intervention likely saved lives. Meanwhile, Sigala died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, according to nbc4i.com. Police reported no other injuries from the incident. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Concerned Citizen Delays Gunman Armed With AK-47","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-24 22:03:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-25 02:03:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/08\/20\/texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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\"Though I filed several bills today, all of which are important to House District 77, I would like to highlight some priority bills in the subject areas of healthcare and gun safety,\" Ortega said in a press release<\/a> Nov. 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas currently doesn't require background checks when private sellers transfer a gun to another person. Federal law does require federally licensed firearm dealers to run a background check on all transfers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Requiring background checks for all firearm sales and transfers is an important step towards preventing firearms from being transferred to those who should not possess them,\" Ortega said. \"Closing this loophole will make Texans safer from gun violence and save lives.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the coronavirus pandemic<\/a>, policing challenges<\/a> and social unrest of 2020 taught us private sales remain vitally important to the Second Amendment. A run on guns and ammunition<\/a> made buying from stores difficult. Further, 9mm and .223 ammo virtually became unobtanium<\/em>. And anti-gun locales<\/a>, and restrictive policy, made it all but impossible to get a gun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn't seem like the H.B. 118 bill will see the light of day, but it would be a severe blow to 2A supporters in the Lone Star State. It would severely impact the ability to obtain a gun during a critical time of need. The legislative session begins Jan. 12, 2021. We encourage all gun-loving Texans to make their voice heard. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Private Firearms Sales Would Be Banned in Texas Under New Bill","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-private-firearms-sales-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/12\/09\/texas-private-firearms-sales-ban\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11122,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-08-20 13:27:12","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-20 17:27:12","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/XGhRGTKSeiA\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A concerned citizen in Texas intervened it what might have proven to be a terrible incident in Weslaco on Aug. 18. The man stopped and talked to a suspect allegedly carrying an AK-47 rifle<\/a> into a Walmart. That interaction might have delayed the suspect long enough, until police arrived on the scene. In the end, police shot and killed the gunman, later identified as 27-year-old Marco Antonio Sigala Jr. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Police Forced to Shoot Marco Antonio Sigala Jr.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was pulling up and I seen a gentleman, young man approximately 25, mid-to-late twenties, carrying an AK-47 into the store,\u201d witness John Allen told nbc4i.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala seemed distraught, visibly upset over the interaction, according to Allen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe was very upset that I stopped him, and he was wanting to know who I was, those kinds of things. I said I was just a soldier, and I\u2019m concerned citizen and you\u2019re not shooting anybody in this store today,\u201d Allen said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala then allegedly entered the store and engaged in a confrontation with a customer. Reports state he also pointed a gun at that customer. He then made his way toward the back of the store, according to nbc4i.com. Police then arrived on scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey gave him orders to throw the gun. He threw the gun on the ground. He refused to show his hands. At some point, he produced a handgun. Officers attempted to resolve the situation through the use of \u2018less than lethal.\u2019 The suspect fired at officers and the officers returned fire,\u201d Police Chief Joel Rivera told nbc4i.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a press conference, police described Sigala as disturbed. The actions by Allen delayed the gunman and that intervention likely saved lives. Meanwhile, Sigala died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, according to nbc4i.com. Police reported no other injuries from the incident. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Concerned Citizen Delays Gunman Armed With AK-47","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-24 22:03:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-25 02:03:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/08\/20\/texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Texas State Rep. Lina Ortega (D) filed 16 of those bills. Among them, H.B. 118 would require background checks on all private firearms sales. Not even federal law requires such restrictions on privates sales and purchases. Doesn't sound very Texan, to say the least. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Though I filed several bills today, all of which are important to House District 77, I would like to highlight some priority bills in the subject areas of healthcare and gun safety,\" Ortega said in a press release<\/a> Nov. 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas currently doesn't require background checks when private sellers transfer a gun to another person. Federal law does require federally licensed firearm dealers to run a background check on all transfers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Requiring background checks for all firearm sales and transfers is an important step towards preventing firearms from being transferred to those who should not possess them,\" Ortega said. \"Closing this loophole will make Texans safer from gun violence and save lives.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the coronavirus pandemic<\/a>, policing challenges<\/a> and social unrest of 2020 taught us private sales remain vitally important to the Second Amendment. A run on guns and ammunition<\/a> made buying from stores difficult. Further, 9mm and .223 ammo virtually became unobtanium<\/em>. And anti-gun locales<\/a>, and restrictive policy, made it all but impossible to get a gun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn't seem like the H.B. 118 bill will see the light of day, but it would be a severe blow to 2A supporters in the Lone Star State. It would severely impact the ability to obtain a gun during a critical time of need. The legislative session begins Jan. 12, 2021. We encourage all gun-loving Texans to make their voice heard. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Private Firearms Sales Would Be Banned in Texas Under New Bill","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-private-firearms-sales-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/12\/09\/texas-private-firearms-sales-ban\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11122,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-08-20 13:27:12","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-20 17:27:12","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/XGhRGTKSeiA\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A concerned citizen in Texas intervened it what might have proven to be a terrible incident in Weslaco on Aug. 18. The man stopped and talked to a suspect allegedly carrying an AK-47 rifle<\/a> into a Walmart. That interaction might have delayed the suspect long enough, until police arrived on the scene. In the end, police shot and killed the gunman, later identified as 27-year-old Marco Antonio Sigala Jr. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Police Forced to Shoot Marco Antonio Sigala Jr.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was pulling up and I seen a gentleman, young man approximately 25, mid-to-late twenties, carrying an AK-47 into the store,\u201d witness John Allen told nbc4i.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala seemed distraught, visibly upset over the interaction, according to Allen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe was very upset that I stopped him, and he was wanting to know who I was, those kinds of things. I said I was just a soldier, and I\u2019m concerned citizen and you\u2019re not shooting anybody in this store today,\u201d Allen said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala then allegedly entered the store and engaged in a confrontation with a customer. Reports state he also pointed a gun at that customer. He then made his way toward the back of the store, according to nbc4i.com. Police then arrived on scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey gave him orders to throw the gun. He threw the gun on the ground. He refused to show his hands. At some point, he produced a handgun. Officers attempted to resolve the situation through the use of \u2018less than lethal.\u2019 The suspect fired at officers and the officers returned fire,\u201d Police Chief Joel Rivera told nbc4i.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a press conference, police described Sigala as disturbed. The actions by Allen delayed the gunman and that intervention likely saved lives. Meanwhile, Sigala died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, according to nbc4i.com. Police reported no other injuries from the incident. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Concerned Citizen Delays Gunman Armed With AK-47","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-24 22:03:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-25 02:03:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/08\/20\/texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Texas Bill Would Ban Private Firearms Sales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Texas State Rep. Lina Ortega (D) filed 16 of those bills. Among them, H.B. 118 would require background checks on all private firearms sales. Not even federal law requires such restrictions on privates sales and purchases. Doesn't sound very Texan, to say the least. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Though I filed several bills today, all of which are important to House District 77, I would like to highlight some priority bills in the subject areas of healthcare and gun safety,\" Ortega said in a press release<\/a> Nov. 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas currently doesn't require background checks when private sellers transfer a gun to another person. Federal law does require federally licensed firearm dealers to run a background check on all transfers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Requiring background checks for all firearm sales and transfers is an important step towards preventing firearms from being transferred to those who should not possess them,\" Ortega said. \"Closing this loophole will make Texans safer from gun violence and save lives.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the coronavirus pandemic<\/a>, policing challenges<\/a> and social unrest of 2020 taught us private sales remain vitally important to the Second Amendment. A run on guns and ammunition<\/a> made buying from stores difficult. Further, 9mm and .223 ammo virtually became unobtanium<\/em>. And anti-gun locales<\/a>, and restrictive policy, made it all but impossible to get a gun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn't seem like the H.B. 118 bill will see the light of day, but it would be a severe blow to 2A supporters in the Lone Star State. It would severely impact the ability to obtain a gun during a critical time of need. The legislative session begins Jan. 12, 2021. We encourage all gun-loving Texans to make their voice heard. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Private Firearms Sales Would Be Banned in Texas Under New Bill","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-private-firearms-sales-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/12\/09\/texas-private-firearms-sales-ban\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11122,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-08-20 13:27:12","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-20 17:27:12","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/XGhRGTKSeiA\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A concerned citizen in Texas intervened it what might have proven to be a terrible incident in Weslaco on Aug. 18. The man stopped and talked to a suspect allegedly carrying an AK-47 rifle<\/a> into a Walmart. That interaction might have delayed the suspect long enough, until police arrived on the scene. In the end, police shot and killed the gunman, later identified as 27-year-old Marco Antonio Sigala Jr. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Police Forced to Shoot Marco Antonio Sigala Jr.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was pulling up and I seen a gentleman, young man approximately 25, mid-to-late twenties, carrying an AK-47 into the store,\u201d witness John Allen told nbc4i.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala seemed distraught, visibly upset over the interaction, according to Allen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe was very upset that I stopped him, and he was wanting to know who I was, those kinds of things. I said I was just a soldier, and I\u2019m concerned citizen and you\u2019re not shooting anybody in this store today,\u201d Allen said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala then allegedly entered the store and engaged in a confrontation with a customer. Reports state he also pointed a gun at that customer. He then made his way toward the back of the store, according to nbc4i.com. Police then arrived on scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey gave him orders to throw the gun. He threw the gun on the ground. He refused to show his hands. At some point, he produced a handgun. Officers attempted to resolve the situation through the use of \u2018less than lethal.\u2019 The suspect fired at officers and the officers returned fire,\u201d Police Chief Joel Rivera told nbc4i.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a press conference, police described Sigala as disturbed. The actions by Allen delayed the gunman and that intervention likely saved lives. Meanwhile, Sigala died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, according to nbc4i.com. Police reported no other injuries from the incident. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Concerned Citizen Delays Gunman Armed With AK-47","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-24 22:03:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-25 02:03:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/08\/20\/texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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A storm of gun control bills blew into Texas in November, with pre-filing ushering in a record number of anti-gun legislation. Among the fray, one bill would even ban private firearms sales among Texas citizens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Bill Would Ban Private Firearms Sales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Texas State Rep. Lina Ortega (D) filed 16 of those bills. Among them, H.B. 118 would require background checks on all private firearms sales. Not even federal law requires such restrictions on privates sales and purchases. Doesn't sound very Texan, to say the least. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Though I filed several bills today, all of which are important to House District 77, I would like to highlight some priority bills in the subject areas of healthcare and gun safety,\" Ortega said in a press release<\/a> Nov. 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas currently doesn't require background checks when private sellers transfer a gun to another person. Federal law does require federally licensed firearm dealers to run a background check on all transfers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Requiring background checks for all firearm sales and transfers is an important step towards preventing firearms from being transferred to those who should not possess them,\" Ortega said. \"Closing this loophole will make Texans safer from gun violence and save lives.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the coronavirus pandemic<\/a>, policing challenges<\/a> and social unrest of 2020 taught us private sales remain vitally important to the Second Amendment. A run on guns and ammunition<\/a> made buying from stores difficult. Further, 9mm and .223 ammo virtually became unobtanium<\/em>. And anti-gun locales<\/a>, and restrictive policy, made it all but impossible to get a gun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn't seem like the H.B. 118 bill will see the light of day, but it would be a severe blow to 2A supporters in the Lone Star State. It would severely impact the ability to obtain a gun during a critical time of need. The legislative session begins Jan. 12, 2021. We encourage all gun-loving Texans to make their voice heard. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Private Firearms Sales Would Be Banned in Texas Under New Bill","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-private-firearms-sales-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/12\/09\/texas-private-firearms-sales-ban\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11122,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-08-20 13:27:12","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-20 17:27:12","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/XGhRGTKSeiA\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A concerned citizen in Texas intervened it what might have proven to be a terrible incident in Weslaco on Aug. 18. The man stopped and talked to a suspect allegedly carrying an AK-47 rifle<\/a> into a Walmart. That interaction might have delayed the suspect long enough, until police arrived on the scene. In the end, police shot and killed the gunman, later identified as 27-year-old Marco Antonio Sigala Jr. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Police Forced to Shoot Marco Antonio Sigala Jr.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was pulling up and I seen a gentleman, young man approximately 25, mid-to-late twenties, carrying an AK-47 into the store,\u201d witness John Allen told nbc4i.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala seemed distraught, visibly upset over the interaction, according to Allen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe was very upset that I stopped him, and he was wanting to know who I was, those kinds of things. I said I was just a soldier, and I\u2019m concerned citizen and you\u2019re not shooting anybody in this store today,\u201d Allen said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala then allegedly entered the store and engaged in a confrontation with a customer. Reports state he also pointed a gun at that customer. He then made his way toward the back of the store, according to nbc4i.com. Police then arrived on scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey gave him orders to throw the gun. He threw the gun on the ground. He refused to show his hands. At some point, he produced a handgun. Officers attempted to resolve the situation through the use of \u2018less than lethal.\u2019 The suspect fired at officers and the officers returned fire,\u201d Police Chief Joel Rivera told nbc4i.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a press conference, police described Sigala as disturbed. The actions by Allen delayed the gunman and that intervention likely saved lives. Meanwhile, Sigala died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, according to nbc4i.com. Police reported no other injuries from the incident. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Concerned Citizen Delays Gunman Armed With AK-47","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-24 22:03:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-25 02:03:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/08\/20\/texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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We're guessing the Texans coaches would prefer to see her get that head across the bow, as they say. But everyone will no doubt be impressed with the fight, and the takedown, from this Texas mom. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Mom Lays Out Alleged Peeper With Bone-Crushing Tackle","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-mom-tackles-peeper","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/02\/11\/texas-mom-tackles-peeper\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10552,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-12-09 13:30:39","post_date_gmt":"2020-12-09 18:30:39","post_content":"\n

A storm of gun control bills blew into Texas in November, with pre-filing ushering in a record number of anti-gun legislation. Among the fray, one bill would even ban private firearms sales among Texas citizens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Bill Would Ban Private Firearms Sales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Texas State Rep. Lina Ortega (D) filed 16 of those bills. Among them, H.B. 118 would require background checks on all private firearms sales. Not even federal law requires such restrictions on privates sales and purchases. Doesn't sound very Texan, to say the least. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Though I filed several bills today, all of which are important to House District 77, I would like to highlight some priority bills in the subject areas of healthcare and gun safety,\" Ortega said in a press release<\/a> Nov. 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas currently doesn't require background checks when private sellers transfer a gun to another person. Federal law does require federally licensed firearm dealers to run a background check on all transfers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Requiring background checks for all firearm sales and transfers is an important step towards preventing firearms from being transferred to those who should not possess them,\" Ortega said. \"Closing this loophole will make Texans safer from gun violence and save lives.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the coronavirus pandemic<\/a>, policing challenges<\/a> and social unrest of 2020 taught us private sales remain vitally important to the Second Amendment. A run on guns and ammunition<\/a> made buying from stores difficult. Further, 9mm and .223 ammo virtually became unobtanium<\/em>. And anti-gun locales<\/a>, and restrictive policy, made it all but impossible to get a gun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn't seem like the H.B. 118 bill will see the light of day, but it would be a severe blow to 2A supporters in the Lone Star State. It would severely impact the ability to obtain a gun during a critical time of need. The legislative session begins Jan. 12, 2021. We encourage all gun-loving Texans to make their voice heard. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Private Firearms Sales Would Be Banned in Texas Under New Bill","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-private-firearms-sales-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/12\/09\/texas-private-firearms-sales-ban\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11122,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-08-20 13:27:12","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-20 17:27:12","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/XGhRGTKSeiA\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A concerned citizen in Texas intervened it what might have proven to be a terrible incident in Weslaco on Aug. 18. The man stopped and talked to a suspect allegedly carrying an AK-47 rifle<\/a> into a Walmart. That interaction might have delayed the suspect long enough, until police arrived on the scene. In the end, police shot and killed the gunman, later identified as 27-year-old Marco Antonio Sigala Jr. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Police Forced to Shoot Marco Antonio Sigala Jr.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was pulling up and I seen a gentleman, young man approximately 25, mid-to-late twenties, carrying an AK-47 into the store,\u201d witness John Allen told nbc4i.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala seemed distraught, visibly upset over the interaction, according to Allen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe was very upset that I stopped him, and he was wanting to know who I was, those kinds of things. I said I was just a soldier, and I\u2019m concerned citizen and you\u2019re not shooting anybody in this store today,\u201d Allen said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala then allegedly entered the store and engaged in a confrontation with a customer. Reports state he also pointed a gun at that customer. He then made his way toward the back of the store, according to nbc4i.com. Police then arrived on scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey gave him orders to throw the gun. He threw the gun on the ground. He refused to show his hands. At some point, he produced a handgun. Officers attempted to resolve the situation through the use of \u2018less than lethal.\u2019 The suspect fired at officers and the officers returned fire,\u201d Police Chief Joel Rivera told nbc4i.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a press conference, police described Sigala as disturbed. The actions by Allen delayed the gunman and that intervention likely saved lives. Meanwhile, Sigala died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, according to nbc4i.com. Police reported no other injuries from the incident. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Concerned Citizen Delays Gunman Armed With AK-47","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-24 22:03:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-25 02:03:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/08\/20\/texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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\u201cThe cop fist-bumped me and he was like, \u2018Hey, so I heard the Texans are looking for a new linebacker,\u2019\u201d Pena said, according to KPRC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We're guessing the Texans coaches would prefer to see her get that head across the bow, as they say. But everyone will no doubt be impressed with the fight, and the takedown, from this Texas mom. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Mom Lays Out Alleged Peeper With Bone-Crushing Tackle","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-mom-tackles-peeper","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/02\/11\/texas-mom-tackles-peeper\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10552,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-12-09 13:30:39","post_date_gmt":"2020-12-09 18:30:39","post_content":"\n

A storm of gun control bills blew into Texas in November, with pre-filing ushering in a record number of anti-gun legislation. Among the fray, one bill would even ban private firearms sales among Texas citizens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Bill Would Ban Private Firearms Sales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Texas State Rep. Lina Ortega (D) filed 16 of those bills. Among them, H.B. 118 would require background checks on all private firearms sales. Not even federal law requires such restrictions on privates sales and purchases. Doesn't sound very Texan, to say the least. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Though I filed several bills today, all of which are important to House District 77, I would like to highlight some priority bills in the subject areas of healthcare and gun safety,\" Ortega said in a press release<\/a> Nov. 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas currently doesn't require background checks when private sellers transfer a gun to another person. Federal law does require federally licensed firearm dealers to run a background check on all transfers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Requiring background checks for all firearm sales and transfers is an important step towards preventing firearms from being transferred to those who should not possess them,\" Ortega said. \"Closing this loophole will make Texans safer from gun violence and save lives.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the coronavirus pandemic<\/a>, policing challenges<\/a> and social unrest of 2020 taught us private sales remain vitally important to the Second Amendment. A run on guns and ammunition<\/a> made buying from stores difficult. Further, 9mm and .223 ammo virtually became unobtanium<\/em>. And anti-gun locales<\/a>, and restrictive policy, made it all but impossible to get a gun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn't seem like the H.B. 118 bill will see the light of day, but it would be a severe blow to 2A supporters in the Lone Star State. It would severely impact the ability to obtain a gun during a critical time of need. The legislative session begins Jan. 12, 2021. We encourage all gun-loving Texans to make their voice heard. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Private Firearms Sales Would Be Banned in Texas Under New Bill","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-private-firearms-sales-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/12\/09\/texas-private-firearms-sales-ban\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11122,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-08-20 13:27:12","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-20 17:27:12","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/XGhRGTKSeiA\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A concerned citizen in Texas intervened it what might have proven to be a terrible incident in Weslaco on Aug. 18. The man stopped and talked to a suspect allegedly carrying an AK-47 rifle<\/a> into a Walmart. That interaction might have delayed the suspect long enough, until police arrived on the scene. In the end, police shot and killed the gunman, later identified as 27-year-old Marco Antonio Sigala Jr. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Police Forced to Shoot Marco Antonio Sigala Jr.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was pulling up and I seen a gentleman, young man approximately 25, mid-to-late twenties, carrying an AK-47 into the store,\u201d witness John Allen told nbc4i.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala seemed distraught, visibly upset over the interaction, according to Allen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe was very upset that I stopped him, and he was wanting to know who I was, those kinds of things. I said I was just a soldier, and I\u2019m concerned citizen and you\u2019re not shooting anybody in this store today,\u201d Allen said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala then allegedly entered the store and engaged in a confrontation with a customer. Reports state he also pointed a gun at that customer. He then made his way toward the back of the store, according to nbc4i.com. Police then arrived on scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey gave him orders to throw the gun. He threw the gun on the ground. He refused to show his hands. At some point, he produced a handgun. Officers attempted to resolve the situation through the use of \u2018less than lethal.\u2019 The suspect fired at officers and the officers returned fire,\u201d Police Chief Joel Rivera told nbc4i.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a press conference, police described Sigala as disturbed. The actions by Allen delayed the gunman and that intervention likely saved lives. Meanwhile, Sigala died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, according to nbc4i.com. Police reported no other injuries from the incident. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Concerned Citizen Delays Gunman Armed With AK-47","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-24 22:03:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-25 02:03:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/08\/20\/texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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In the end, officers heaped much praise on Pena. One officer even said, jokingly, she looked like she enough game for the NFL. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe cop fist-bumped me and he was like, \u2018Hey, so I heard the Texans are looking for a new linebacker,\u2019\u201d Pena said, according to KPRC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We're guessing the Texans coaches would prefer to see her get that head across the bow, as they say. But everyone will no doubt be impressed with the fight, and the takedown, from this Texas mom. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Mom Lays Out Alleged Peeper With Bone-Crushing Tackle","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-mom-tackles-peeper","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/02\/11\/texas-mom-tackles-peeper\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10552,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-12-09 13:30:39","post_date_gmt":"2020-12-09 18:30:39","post_content":"\n

A storm of gun control bills blew into Texas in November, with pre-filing ushering in a record number of anti-gun legislation. Among the fray, one bill would even ban private firearms sales among Texas citizens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Bill Would Ban Private Firearms Sales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Texas State Rep. Lina Ortega (D) filed 16 of those bills. Among them, H.B. 118 would require background checks on all private firearms sales. Not even federal law requires such restrictions on privates sales and purchases. Doesn't sound very Texan, to say the least. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Though I filed several bills today, all of which are important to House District 77, I would like to highlight some priority bills in the subject areas of healthcare and gun safety,\" Ortega said in a press release<\/a> Nov. 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas currently doesn't require background checks when private sellers transfer a gun to another person. Federal law does require federally licensed firearm dealers to run a background check on all transfers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Requiring background checks for all firearm sales and transfers is an important step towards preventing firearms from being transferred to those who should not possess them,\" Ortega said. \"Closing this loophole will make Texans safer from gun violence and save lives.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the coronavirus pandemic<\/a>, policing challenges<\/a> and social unrest of 2020 taught us private sales remain vitally important to the Second Amendment. A run on guns and ammunition<\/a> made buying from stores difficult. Further, 9mm and .223 ammo virtually became unobtanium<\/em>. And anti-gun locales<\/a>, and restrictive policy, made it all but impossible to get a gun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn't seem like the H.B. 118 bill will see the light of day, but it would be a severe blow to 2A supporters in the Lone Star State. It would severely impact the ability to obtain a gun during a critical time of need. The legislative session begins Jan. 12, 2021. We encourage all gun-loving Texans to make their voice heard. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Private Firearms Sales Would Be Banned in Texas Under New Bill","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-private-firearms-sales-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/12\/09\/texas-private-firearms-sales-ban\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11122,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-08-20 13:27:12","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-20 17:27:12","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/XGhRGTKSeiA\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A concerned citizen in Texas intervened it what might have proven to be a terrible incident in Weslaco on Aug. 18. The man stopped and talked to a suspect allegedly carrying an AK-47 rifle<\/a> into a Walmart. That interaction might have delayed the suspect long enough, until police arrived on the scene. In the end, police shot and killed the gunman, later identified as 27-year-old Marco Antonio Sigala Jr. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Police Forced to Shoot Marco Antonio Sigala Jr.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was pulling up and I seen a gentleman, young man approximately 25, mid-to-late twenties, carrying an AK-47 into the store,\u201d witness John Allen told nbc4i.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala seemed distraught, visibly upset over the interaction, according to Allen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe was very upset that I stopped him, and he was wanting to know who I was, those kinds of things. I said I was just a soldier, and I\u2019m concerned citizen and you\u2019re not shooting anybody in this store today,\u201d Allen said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala then allegedly entered the store and engaged in a confrontation with a customer. Reports state he also pointed a gun at that customer. He then made his way toward the back of the store, according to nbc4i.com. Police then arrived on scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey gave him orders to throw the gun. He threw the gun on the ground. He refused to show his hands. At some point, he produced a handgun. Officers attempted to resolve the situation through the use of \u2018less than lethal.\u2019 The suspect fired at officers and the officers returned fire,\u201d Police Chief Joel Rivera told nbc4i.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a press conference, police described Sigala as disturbed. The actions by Allen delayed the gunman and that intervention likely saved lives. Meanwhile, Sigala died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, according to nbc4i.com. Police reported no other injuries from the incident. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Concerned Citizen Delays Gunman Armed With AK-47","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-24 22:03:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-25 02:03:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/08\/20\/texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Zane Hawkins, now faces charges of possession of a controlled substance, along with evading and resisting arrest, reported KPRC. Police said even more charges could come later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the end, officers heaped much praise on Pena. One officer even said, jokingly, she looked like she enough game for the NFL. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe cop fist-bumped me and he was like, \u2018Hey, so I heard the Texans are looking for a new linebacker,\u2019\u201d Pena said, according to KPRC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We're guessing the Texans coaches would prefer to see her get that head across the bow, as they say. But everyone will no doubt be impressed with the fight, and the takedown, from this Texas mom. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Mom Lays Out Alleged Peeper With Bone-Crushing Tackle","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-mom-tackles-peeper","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/02\/11\/texas-mom-tackles-peeper\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10552,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-12-09 13:30:39","post_date_gmt":"2020-12-09 18:30:39","post_content":"\n

A storm of gun control bills blew into Texas in November, with pre-filing ushering in a record number of anti-gun legislation. Among the fray, one bill would even ban private firearms sales among Texas citizens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Bill Would Ban Private Firearms Sales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Texas State Rep. Lina Ortega (D) filed 16 of those bills. Among them, H.B. 118 would require background checks on all private firearms sales. Not even federal law requires such restrictions on privates sales and purchases. Doesn't sound very Texan, to say the least. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Though I filed several bills today, all of which are important to House District 77, I would like to highlight some priority bills in the subject areas of healthcare and gun safety,\" Ortega said in a press release<\/a> Nov. 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas currently doesn't require background checks when private sellers transfer a gun to another person. Federal law does require federally licensed firearm dealers to run a background check on all transfers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Requiring background checks for all firearm sales and transfers is an important step towards preventing firearms from being transferred to those who should not possess them,\" Ortega said. \"Closing this loophole will make Texans safer from gun violence and save lives.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the coronavirus pandemic<\/a>, policing challenges<\/a> and social unrest of 2020 taught us private sales remain vitally important to the Second Amendment. A run on guns and ammunition<\/a> made buying from stores difficult. Further, 9mm and .223 ammo virtually became unobtanium<\/em>. And anti-gun locales<\/a>, and restrictive policy, made it all but impossible to get a gun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn't seem like the H.B. 118 bill will see the light of day, but it would be a severe blow to 2A supporters in the Lone Star State. It would severely impact the ability to obtain a gun during a critical time of need. The legislative session begins Jan. 12, 2021. We encourage all gun-loving Texans to make their voice heard. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Private Firearms Sales Would Be Banned in Texas Under New Bill","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-private-firearms-sales-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/12\/09\/texas-private-firearms-sales-ban\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11122,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-08-20 13:27:12","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-20 17:27:12","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/XGhRGTKSeiA\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A concerned citizen in Texas intervened it what might have proven to be a terrible incident in Weslaco on Aug. 18. The man stopped and talked to a suspect allegedly carrying an AK-47 rifle<\/a> into a Walmart. That interaction might have delayed the suspect long enough, until police arrived on the scene. In the end, police shot and killed the gunman, later identified as 27-year-old Marco Antonio Sigala Jr. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Police Forced to Shoot Marco Antonio Sigala Jr.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was pulling up and I seen a gentleman, young man approximately 25, mid-to-late twenties, carrying an AK-47 into the store,\u201d witness John Allen told nbc4i.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala seemed distraught, visibly upset over the interaction, according to Allen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe was very upset that I stopped him, and he was wanting to know who I was, those kinds of things. I said I was just a soldier, and I\u2019m concerned citizen and you\u2019re not shooting anybody in this store today,\u201d Allen said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala then allegedly entered the store and engaged in a confrontation with a customer. Reports state he also pointed a gun at that customer. He then made his way toward the back of the store, according to nbc4i.com. Police then arrived on scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey gave him orders to throw the gun. He threw the gun on the ground. He refused to show his hands. At some point, he produced a handgun. Officers attempted to resolve the situation through the use of \u2018less than lethal.\u2019 The suspect fired at officers and the officers returned fire,\u201d Police Chief Joel Rivera told nbc4i.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a press conference, police described Sigala as disturbed. The actions by Allen delayed the gunman and that intervention likely saved lives. Meanwhile, Sigala died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, according to nbc4i.com. Police reported no other injuries from the incident. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Concerned Citizen Delays Gunman Armed With AK-47","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-24 22:03:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-25 02:03:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/08\/20\/texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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\u201cMy kids are my life and just making sure I protect them,\u201d Pena said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Zane Hawkins, now faces charges of possession of a controlled substance, along with evading and resisting arrest, reported KPRC. Police said even more charges could come later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the end, officers heaped much praise on Pena. One officer even said, jokingly, she looked like she enough game for the NFL. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe cop fist-bumped me and he was like, \u2018Hey, so I heard the Texans are looking for a new linebacker,\u2019\u201d Pena said, according to KPRC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We're guessing the Texans coaches would prefer to see her get that head across the bow, as they say. But everyone will no doubt be impressed with the fight, and the takedown, from this Texas mom. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Mom Lays Out Alleged Peeper With Bone-Crushing Tackle","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-mom-tackles-peeper","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/02\/11\/texas-mom-tackles-peeper\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10552,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-12-09 13:30:39","post_date_gmt":"2020-12-09 18:30:39","post_content":"\n

A storm of gun control bills blew into Texas in November, with pre-filing ushering in a record number of anti-gun legislation. Among the fray, one bill would even ban private firearms sales among Texas citizens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Bill Would Ban Private Firearms Sales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Texas State Rep. Lina Ortega (D) filed 16 of those bills. Among them, H.B. 118 would require background checks on all private firearms sales. Not even federal law requires such restrictions on privates sales and purchases. Doesn't sound very Texan, to say the least. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Though I filed several bills today, all of which are important to House District 77, I would like to highlight some priority bills in the subject areas of healthcare and gun safety,\" Ortega said in a press release<\/a> Nov. 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas currently doesn't require background checks when private sellers transfer a gun to another person. Federal law does require federally licensed firearm dealers to run a background check on all transfers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Requiring background checks for all firearm sales and transfers is an important step towards preventing firearms from being transferred to those who should not possess them,\" Ortega said. \"Closing this loophole will make Texans safer from gun violence and save lives.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the coronavirus pandemic<\/a>, policing challenges<\/a> and social unrest of 2020 taught us private sales remain vitally important to the Second Amendment. A run on guns and ammunition<\/a> made buying from stores difficult. Further, 9mm and .223 ammo virtually became unobtanium<\/em>. And anti-gun locales<\/a>, and restrictive policy, made it all but impossible to get a gun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn't seem like the H.B. 118 bill will see the light of day, but it would be a severe blow to 2A supporters in the Lone Star State. It would severely impact the ability to obtain a gun during a critical time of need. The legislative session begins Jan. 12, 2021. We encourage all gun-loving Texans to make their voice heard. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Private Firearms Sales Would Be Banned in Texas Under New Bill","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-private-firearms-sales-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/12\/09\/texas-private-firearms-sales-ban\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11122,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-08-20 13:27:12","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-20 17:27:12","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/XGhRGTKSeiA\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A concerned citizen in Texas intervened it what might have proven to be a terrible incident in Weslaco on Aug. 18. The man stopped and talked to a suspect allegedly carrying an AK-47 rifle<\/a> into a Walmart. That interaction might have delayed the suspect long enough, until police arrived on the scene. In the end, police shot and killed the gunman, later identified as 27-year-old Marco Antonio Sigala Jr. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Police Forced to Shoot Marco Antonio Sigala Jr.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was pulling up and I seen a gentleman, young man approximately 25, mid-to-late twenties, carrying an AK-47 into the store,\u201d witness John Allen told nbc4i.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala seemed distraught, visibly upset over the interaction, according to Allen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe was very upset that I stopped him, and he was wanting to know who I was, those kinds of things. I said I was just a soldier, and I\u2019m concerned citizen and you\u2019re not shooting anybody in this store today,\u201d Allen said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala then allegedly entered the store and engaged in a confrontation with a customer. Reports state he also pointed a gun at that customer. He then made his way toward the back of the store, according to nbc4i.com. Police then arrived on scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey gave him orders to throw the gun. He threw the gun on the ground. He refused to show his hands. At some point, he produced a handgun. Officers attempted to resolve the situation through the use of \u2018less than lethal.\u2019 The suspect fired at officers and the officers returned fire,\u201d Police Chief Joel Rivera told nbc4i.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a press conference, police described Sigala as disturbed. The actions by Allen delayed the gunman and that intervention likely saved lives. Meanwhile, Sigala died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, according to nbc4i.com. Police reported no other injuries from the incident. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Concerned Citizen Delays Gunman Armed With AK-47","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-24 22:03:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-25 02:03:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/08\/20\/texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Pena's actions proved heroic. But her courage to act came from a place typically reserved for parents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy kids are my life and just making sure I protect them,\u201d Pena said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Zane Hawkins, now faces charges of possession of a controlled substance, along with evading and resisting arrest, reported KPRC. Police said even more charges could come later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the end, officers heaped much praise on Pena. One officer even said, jokingly, she looked like she enough game for the NFL. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe cop fist-bumped me and he was like, \u2018Hey, so I heard the Texans are looking for a new linebacker,\u2019\u201d Pena said, according to KPRC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We're guessing the Texans coaches would prefer to see her get that head across the bow, as they say. But everyone will no doubt be impressed with the fight, and the takedown, from this Texas mom. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Mom Lays Out Alleged Peeper With Bone-Crushing Tackle","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-mom-tackles-peeper","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/02\/11\/texas-mom-tackles-peeper\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10552,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-12-09 13:30:39","post_date_gmt":"2020-12-09 18:30:39","post_content":"\n

A storm of gun control bills blew into Texas in November, with pre-filing ushering in a record number of anti-gun legislation. Among the fray, one bill would even ban private firearms sales among Texas citizens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Bill Would Ban Private Firearms Sales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Texas State Rep. Lina Ortega (D) filed 16 of those bills. Among them, H.B. 118 would require background checks on all private firearms sales. Not even federal law requires such restrictions on privates sales and purchases. Doesn't sound very Texan, to say the least. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Though I filed several bills today, all of which are important to House District 77, I would like to highlight some priority bills in the subject areas of healthcare and gun safety,\" Ortega said in a press release<\/a> Nov. 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas currently doesn't require background checks when private sellers transfer a gun to another person. Federal law does require federally licensed firearm dealers to run a background check on all transfers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Requiring background checks for all firearm sales and transfers is an important step towards preventing firearms from being transferred to those who should not possess them,\" Ortega said. \"Closing this loophole will make Texans safer from gun violence and save lives.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the coronavirus pandemic<\/a>, policing challenges<\/a> and social unrest of 2020 taught us private sales remain vitally important to the Second Amendment. A run on guns and ammunition<\/a> made buying from stores difficult. Further, 9mm and .223 ammo virtually became unobtanium<\/em>. And anti-gun locales<\/a>, and restrictive policy, made it all but impossible to get a gun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn't seem like the H.B. 118 bill will see the light of day, but it would be a severe blow to 2A supporters in the Lone Star State. It would severely impact the ability to obtain a gun during a critical time of need. The legislative session begins Jan. 12, 2021. We encourage all gun-loving Texans to make their voice heard. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Private Firearms Sales Would Be Banned in Texas Under New Bill","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-private-firearms-sales-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/12\/09\/texas-private-firearms-sales-ban\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11122,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-08-20 13:27:12","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-20 17:27:12","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/XGhRGTKSeiA\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A concerned citizen in Texas intervened it what might have proven to be a terrible incident in Weslaco on Aug. 18. The man stopped and talked to a suspect allegedly carrying an AK-47 rifle<\/a> into a Walmart. That interaction might have delayed the suspect long enough, until police arrived on the scene. In the end, police shot and killed the gunman, later identified as 27-year-old Marco Antonio Sigala Jr. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Police Forced to Shoot Marco Antonio Sigala Jr.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was pulling up and I seen a gentleman, young man approximately 25, mid-to-late twenties, carrying an AK-47 into the store,\u201d witness John Allen told nbc4i.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala seemed distraught, visibly upset over the interaction, according to Allen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe was very upset that I stopped him, and he was wanting to know who I was, those kinds of things. I said I was just a soldier, and I\u2019m concerned citizen and you\u2019re not shooting anybody in this store today,\u201d Allen said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala then allegedly entered the store and engaged in a confrontation with a customer. Reports state he also pointed a gun at that customer. He then made his way toward the back of the store, according to nbc4i.com. Police then arrived on scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey gave him orders to throw the gun. He threw the gun on the ground. He refused to show his hands. At some point, he produced a handgun. Officers attempted to resolve the situation through the use of \u2018less than lethal.\u2019 The suspect fired at officers and the officers returned fire,\u201d Police Chief Joel Rivera told nbc4i.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a press conference, police described Sigala as disturbed. The actions by Allen delayed the gunman and that intervention likely saved lives. Meanwhile, Sigala died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, according to nbc4i.com. Police reported no other injuries from the incident. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Concerned Citizen Delays Gunman Armed With AK-47","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-24 22:03:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-25 02:03:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/08\/20\/texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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\u201cIt\u2019s not very often that we have somebody that actually steps in, puts themself in harm\u2019s way to assist in apprehending somebody,\u201d Sgt. Roy Welch told KPRC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pena's actions proved heroic. But her courage to act came from a place typically reserved for parents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy kids are my life and just making sure I protect them,\u201d Pena said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Zane Hawkins, now faces charges of possession of a controlled substance, along with evading and resisting arrest, reported KPRC. Police said even more charges could come later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the end, officers heaped much praise on Pena. One officer even said, jokingly, she looked like she enough game for the NFL. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe cop fist-bumped me and he was like, \u2018Hey, so I heard the Texans are looking for a new linebacker,\u2019\u201d Pena said, according to KPRC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We're guessing the Texans coaches would prefer to see her get that head across the bow, as they say. But everyone will no doubt be impressed with the fight, and the takedown, from this Texas mom. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Mom Lays Out Alleged Peeper With Bone-Crushing Tackle","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-mom-tackles-peeper","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/02\/11\/texas-mom-tackles-peeper\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10552,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-12-09 13:30:39","post_date_gmt":"2020-12-09 18:30:39","post_content":"\n

A storm of gun control bills blew into Texas in November, with pre-filing ushering in a record number of anti-gun legislation. Among the fray, one bill would even ban private firearms sales among Texas citizens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Bill Would Ban Private Firearms Sales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Texas State Rep. Lina Ortega (D) filed 16 of those bills. Among them, H.B. 118 would require background checks on all private firearms sales. Not even federal law requires such restrictions on privates sales and purchases. Doesn't sound very Texan, to say the least. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Though I filed several bills today, all of which are important to House District 77, I would like to highlight some priority bills in the subject areas of healthcare and gun safety,\" Ortega said in a press release<\/a> Nov. 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas currently doesn't require background checks when private sellers transfer a gun to another person. Federal law does require federally licensed firearm dealers to run a background check on all transfers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Requiring background checks for all firearm sales and transfers is an important step towards preventing firearms from being transferred to those who should not possess them,\" Ortega said. \"Closing this loophole will make Texans safer from gun violence and save lives.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the coronavirus pandemic<\/a>, policing challenges<\/a> and social unrest of 2020 taught us private sales remain vitally important to the Second Amendment. A run on guns and ammunition<\/a> made buying from stores difficult. Further, 9mm and .223 ammo virtually became unobtanium<\/em>. And anti-gun locales<\/a>, and restrictive policy, made it all but impossible to get a gun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn't seem like the H.B. 118 bill will see the light of day, but it would be a severe blow to 2A supporters in the Lone Star State. It would severely impact the ability to obtain a gun during a critical time of need. The legislative session begins Jan. 12, 2021. We encourage all gun-loving Texans to make their voice heard. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Private Firearms Sales Would Be Banned in Texas Under New Bill","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-private-firearms-sales-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/12\/09\/texas-private-firearms-sales-ban\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11122,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-08-20 13:27:12","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-20 17:27:12","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/XGhRGTKSeiA\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A concerned citizen in Texas intervened it what might have proven to be a terrible incident in Weslaco on Aug. 18. The man stopped and talked to a suspect allegedly carrying an AK-47 rifle<\/a> into a Walmart. That interaction might have delayed the suspect long enough, until police arrived on the scene. In the end, police shot and killed the gunman, later identified as 27-year-old Marco Antonio Sigala Jr. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Police Forced to Shoot Marco Antonio Sigala Jr.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was pulling up and I seen a gentleman, young man approximately 25, mid-to-late twenties, carrying an AK-47 into the store,\u201d witness John Allen told nbc4i.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala seemed distraught, visibly upset over the interaction, according to Allen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe was very upset that I stopped him, and he was wanting to know who I was, those kinds of things. I said I was just a soldier, and I\u2019m concerned citizen and you\u2019re not shooting anybody in this store today,\u201d Allen said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala then allegedly entered the store and engaged in a confrontation with a customer. Reports state he also pointed a gun at that customer. He then made his way toward the back of the store, according to nbc4i.com. Police then arrived on scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey gave him orders to throw the gun. He threw the gun on the ground. He refused to show his hands. At some point, he produced a handgun. Officers attempted to resolve the situation through the use of \u2018less than lethal.\u2019 The suspect fired at officers and the officers returned fire,\u201d Police Chief Joel Rivera told nbc4i.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a press conference, police described Sigala as disturbed. The actions by Allen delayed the gunman and that intervention likely saved lives. Meanwhile, Sigala died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, according to nbc4i.com. Police reported no other injuries from the incident. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Concerned Citizen Delays Gunman Armed With AK-47","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-24 22:03:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-25 02:03:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/08\/20\/texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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With her daughter looking on, footage<\/a> shows Pena take matters into her own hand. She rushes in without hesitation, risking personal injury. And police gushed about her selflessness in helping apprehend the suspect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not very often that we have somebody that actually steps in, puts themself in harm\u2019s way to assist in apprehending somebody,\u201d Sgt. Roy Welch told KPRC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pena's actions proved heroic. But her courage to act came from a place typically reserved for parents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy kids are my life and just making sure I protect them,\u201d Pena said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Zane Hawkins, now faces charges of possession of a controlled substance, along with evading and resisting arrest, reported KPRC. Police said even more charges could come later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the end, officers heaped much praise on Pena. One officer even said, jokingly, she looked like she enough game for the NFL. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe cop fist-bumped me and he was like, \u2018Hey, so I heard the Texans are looking for a new linebacker,\u2019\u201d Pena said, according to KPRC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We're guessing the Texans coaches would prefer to see her get that head across the bow, as they say. But everyone will no doubt be impressed with the fight, and the takedown, from this Texas mom. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Mom Lays Out Alleged Peeper With Bone-Crushing Tackle","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-mom-tackles-peeper","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/02\/11\/texas-mom-tackles-peeper\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10552,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-12-09 13:30:39","post_date_gmt":"2020-12-09 18:30:39","post_content":"\n

A storm of gun control bills blew into Texas in November, with pre-filing ushering in a record number of anti-gun legislation. Among the fray, one bill would even ban private firearms sales among Texas citizens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Bill Would Ban Private Firearms Sales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Texas State Rep. Lina Ortega (D) filed 16 of those bills. Among them, H.B. 118 would require background checks on all private firearms sales. Not even federal law requires such restrictions on privates sales and purchases. Doesn't sound very Texan, to say the least. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Though I filed several bills today, all of which are important to House District 77, I would like to highlight some priority bills in the subject areas of healthcare and gun safety,\" Ortega said in a press release<\/a> Nov. 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas currently doesn't require background checks when private sellers transfer a gun to another person. Federal law does require federally licensed firearm dealers to run a background check on all transfers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Requiring background checks for all firearm sales and transfers is an important step towards preventing firearms from being transferred to those who should not possess them,\" Ortega said. \"Closing this loophole will make Texans safer from gun violence and save lives.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the coronavirus pandemic<\/a>, policing challenges<\/a> and social unrest of 2020 taught us private sales remain vitally important to the Second Amendment. A run on guns and ammunition<\/a> made buying from stores difficult. Further, 9mm and .223 ammo virtually became unobtanium<\/em>. And anti-gun locales<\/a>, and restrictive policy, made it all but impossible to get a gun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn't seem like the H.B. 118 bill will see the light of day, but it would be a severe blow to 2A supporters in the Lone Star State. It would severely impact the ability to obtain a gun during a critical time of need. The legislative session begins Jan. 12, 2021. We encourage all gun-loving Texans to make their voice heard. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Private Firearms Sales Would Be Banned in Texas Under New Bill","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-private-firearms-sales-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/12\/09\/texas-private-firearms-sales-ban\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11122,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-08-20 13:27:12","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-20 17:27:12","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/XGhRGTKSeiA\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A concerned citizen in Texas intervened it what might have proven to be a terrible incident in Weslaco on Aug. 18. The man stopped and talked to a suspect allegedly carrying an AK-47 rifle<\/a> into a Walmart. That interaction might have delayed the suspect long enough, until police arrived on the scene. In the end, police shot and killed the gunman, later identified as 27-year-old Marco Antonio Sigala Jr. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Police Forced to Shoot Marco Antonio Sigala Jr.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was pulling up and I seen a gentleman, young man approximately 25, mid-to-late twenties, carrying an AK-47 into the store,\u201d witness John Allen told nbc4i.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala seemed distraught, visibly upset over the interaction, according to Allen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe was very upset that I stopped him, and he was wanting to know who I was, those kinds of things. I said I was just a soldier, and I\u2019m concerned citizen and you\u2019re not shooting anybody in this store today,\u201d Allen said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala then allegedly entered the store and engaged in a confrontation with a customer. Reports state he also pointed a gun at that customer. He then made his way toward the back of the store, according to nbc4i.com. Police then arrived on scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey gave him orders to throw the gun. He threw the gun on the ground. He refused to show his hands. At some point, he produced a handgun. Officers attempted to resolve the situation through the use of \u2018less than lethal.\u2019 The suspect fired at officers and the officers returned fire,\u201d Police Chief Joel Rivera told nbc4i.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a press conference, police described Sigala as disturbed. The actions by Allen delayed the gunman and that intervention likely saved lives. Meanwhile, Sigala died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, according to nbc4i.com. Police reported no other injuries from the incident. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Concerned Citizen Delays Gunman Armed With AK-47","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-24 22:03:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-25 02:03:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/08\/20\/texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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\"I figured at least I could do, if I got him down, tripped him up, whatever, then they would have the chance to get caught up,\" Phyllis Pena told KPRC Houston<\/a>. \"First instinct was just to make sure he didn't go any further.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With her daughter looking on, footage<\/a> shows Pena take matters into her own hand. She rushes in without hesitation, risking personal injury. And police gushed about her selflessness in helping apprehend the suspect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not very often that we have somebody that actually steps in, puts themself in harm\u2019s way to assist in apprehending somebody,\u201d Sgt. Roy Welch told KPRC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pena's actions proved heroic. But her courage to act came from a place typically reserved for parents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy kids are my life and just making sure I protect them,\u201d Pena said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Zane Hawkins, now faces charges of possession of a controlled substance, along with evading and resisting arrest, reported KPRC. Police said even more charges could come later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the end, officers heaped much praise on Pena. One officer even said, jokingly, she looked like she enough game for the NFL. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe cop fist-bumped me and he was like, \u2018Hey, so I heard the Texans are looking for a new linebacker,\u2019\u201d Pena said, according to KPRC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We're guessing the Texans coaches would prefer to see her get that head across the bow, as they say. But everyone will no doubt be impressed with the fight, and the takedown, from this Texas mom. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Mom Lays Out Alleged Peeper With Bone-Crushing Tackle","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-mom-tackles-peeper","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/02\/11\/texas-mom-tackles-peeper\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10552,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-12-09 13:30:39","post_date_gmt":"2020-12-09 18:30:39","post_content":"\n

A storm of gun control bills blew into Texas in November, with pre-filing ushering in a record number of anti-gun legislation. Among the fray, one bill would even ban private firearms sales among Texas citizens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Bill Would Ban Private Firearms Sales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Texas State Rep. Lina Ortega (D) filed 16 of those bills. Among them, H.B. 118 would require background checks on all private firearms sales. Not even federal law requires such restrictions on privates sales and purchases. Doesn't sound very Texan, to say the least. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Though I filed several bills today, all of which are important to House District 77, I would like to highlight some priority bills in the subject areas of healthcare and gun safety,\" Ortega said in a press release<\/a> Nov. 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas currently doesn't require background checks when private sellers transfer a gun to another person. Federal law does require federally licensed firearm dealers to run a background check on all transfers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Requiring background checks for all firearm sales and transfers is an important step towards preventing firearms from being transferred to those who should not possess them,\" Ortega said. \"Closing this loophole will make Texans safer from gun violence and save lives.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the coronavirus pandemic<\/a>, policing challenges<\/a> and social unrest of 2020 taught us private sales remain vitally important to the Second Amendment. A run on guns and ammunition<\/a> made buying from stores difficult. Further, 9mm and .223 ammo virtually became unobtanium<\/em>. And anti-gun locales<\/a>, and restrictive policy, made it all but impossible to get a gun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn't seem like the H.B. 118 bill will see the light of day, but it would be a severe blow to 2A supporters in the Lone Star State. It would severely impact the ability to obtain a gun during a critical time of need. The legislative session begins Jan. 12, 2021. We encourage all gun-loving Texans to make their voice heard. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Private Firearms Sales Would Be Banned in Texas Under New Bill","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-private-firearms-sales-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/12\/09\/texas-private-firearms-sales-ban\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11122,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-08-20 13:27:12","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-20 17:27:12","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/XGhRGTKSeiA\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A concerned citizen in Texas intervened it what might have proven to be a terrible incident in Weslaco on Aug. 18. The man stopped and talked to a suspect allegedly carrying an AK-47 rifle<\/a> into a Walmart. That interaction might have delayed the suspect long enough, until police arrived on the scene. In the end, police shot and killed the gunman, later identified as 27-year-old Marco Antonio Sigala Jr. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Police Forced to Shoot Marco Antonio Sigala Jr.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was pulling up and I seen a gentleman, young man approximately 25, mid-to-late twenties, carrying an AK-47 into the store,\u201d witness John Allen told nbc4i.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala seemed distraught, visibly upset over the interaction, according to Allen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe was very upset that I stopped him, and he was wanting to know who I was, those kinds of things. I said I was just a soldier, and I\u2019m concerned citizen and you\u2019re not shooting anybody in this store today,\u201d Allen said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala then allegedly entered the store and engaged in a confrontation with a customer. Reports state he also pointed a gun at that customer. He then made his way toward the back of the store, according to nbc4i.com. Police then arrived on scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey gave him orders to throw the gun. He threw the gun on the ground. He refused to show his hands. At some point, he produced a handgun. Officers attempted to resolve the situation through the use of \u2018less than lethal.\u2019 The suspect fired at officers and the officers returned fire,\u201d Police Chief Joel Rivera told nbc4i.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a press conference, police described Sigala as disturbed. The actions by Allen delayed the gunman and that intervention likely saved lives. Meanwhile, Sigala died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, according to nbc4i.com. Police reported no other injuries from the incident. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Concerned Citizen Delays Gunman Armed With AK-47","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-24 22:03:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-25 02:03:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/08\/20\/texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Texas Mom Tackles Peeping Tom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"I figured at least I could do, if I got him down, tripped him up, whatever, then they would have the chance to get caught up,\" Phyllis Pena told KPRC Houston<\/a>. \"First instinct was just to make sure he didn't go any further.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With her daughter looking on, footage<\/a> shows Pena take matters into her own hand. She rushes in without hesitation, risking personal injury. And police gushed about her selflessness in helping apprehend the suspect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not very often that we have somebody that actually steps in, puts themself in harm\u2019s way to assist in apprehending somebody,\u201d Sgt. Roy Welch told KPRC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pena's actions proved heroic. But her courage to act came from a place typically reserved for parents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy kids are my life and just making sure I protect them,\u201d Pena said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Zane Hawkins, now faces charges of possession of a controlled substance, along with evading and resisting arrest, reported KPRC. Police said even more charges could come later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the end, officers heaped much praise on Pena. One officer even said, jokingly, she looked like she enough game for the NFL. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe cop fist-bumped me and he was like, \u2018Hey, so I heard the Texans are looking for a new linebacker,\u2019\u201d Pena said, according to KPRC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We're guessing the Texans coaches would prefer to see her get that head across the bow, as they say. But everyone will no doubt be impressed with the fight, and the takedown, from this Texas mom. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Mom Lays Out Alleged Peeper With Bone-Crushing Tackle","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-mom-tackles-peeper","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/02\/11\/texas-mom-tackles-peeper\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10552,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-12-09 13:30:39","post_date_gmt":"2020-12-09 18:30:39","post_content":"\n

A storm of gun control bills blew into Texas in November, with pre-filing ushering in a record number of anti-gun legislation. Among the fray, one bill would even ban private firearms sales among Texas citizens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Bill Would Ban Private Firearms Sales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Texas State Rep. Lina Ortega (D) filed 16 of those bills. Among them, H.B. 118 would require background checks on all private firearms sales. Not even federal law requires such restrictions on privates sales and purchases. Doesn't sound very Texan, to say the least. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Though I filed several bills today, all of which are important to House District 77, I would like to highlight some priority bills in the subject areas of healthcare and gun safety,\" Ortega said in a press release<\/a> Nov. 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas currently doesn't require background checks when private sellers transfer a gun to another person. Federal law does require federally licensed firearm dealers to run a background check on all transfers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Requiring background checks for all firearm sales and transfers is an important step towards preventing firearms from being transferred to those who should not possess them,\" Ortega said. \"Closing this loophole will make Texans safer from gun violence and save lives.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the coronavirus pandemic<\/a>, policing challenges<\/a> and social unrest of 2020 taught us private sales remain vitally important to the Second Amendment. A run on guns and ammunition<\/a> made buying from stores difficult. Further, 9mm and .223 ammo virtually became unobtanium<\/em>. And anti-gun locales<\/a>, and restrictive policy, made it all but impossible to get a gun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn't seem like the H.B. 118 bill will see the light of day, but it would be a severe blow to 2A supporters in the Lone Star State. It would severely impact the ability to obtain a gun during a critical time of need. The legislative session begins Jan. 12, 2021. We encourage all gun-loving Texans to make their voice heard. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Private Firearms Sales Would Be Banned in Texas Under New Bill","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-private-firearms-sales-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/12\/09\/texas-private-firearms-sales-ban\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11122,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-08-20 13:27:12","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-20 17:27:12","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/XGhRGTKSeiA\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A concerned citizen in Texas intervened it what might have proven to be a terrible incident in Weslaco on Aug. 18. The man stopped and talked to a suspect allegedly carrying an AK-47 rifle<\/a> into a Walmart. That interaction might have delayed the suspect long enough, until police arrived on the scene. In the end, police shot and killed the gunman, later identified as 27-year-old Marco Antonio Sigala Jr. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Police Forced to Shoot Marco Antonio Sigala Jr.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was pulling up and I seen a gentleman, young man approximately 25, mid-to-late twenties, carrying an AK-47 into the store,\u201d witness John Allen told nbc4i.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala seemed distraught, visibly upset over the interaction, according to Allen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe was very upset that I stopped him, and he was wanting to know who I was, those kinds of things. I said I was just a soldier, and I\u2019m concerned citizen and you\u2019re not shooting anybody in this store today,\u201d Allen said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala then allegedly entered the store and engaged in a confrontation with a customer. Reports state he also pointed a gun at that customer. He then made his way toward the back of the store, according to nbc4i.com. Police then arrived on scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey gave him orders to throw the gun. He threw the gun on the ground. He refused to show his hands. At some point, he produced a handgun. Officers attempted to resolve the situation through the use of \u2018less than lethal.\u2019 The suspect fired at officers and the officers returned fire,\u201d Police Chief Joel Rivera told nbc4i.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a press conference, police described Sigala as disturbed. The actions by Allen delayed the gunman and that intervention likely saved lives. Meanwhile, Sigala died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, according to nbc4i.com. Police reported no other injuries from the incident. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Concerned Citizen Delays Gunman Armed With AK-47","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-24 22:03:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-25 02:03:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/08\/20\/texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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A Texas mom tackled a suspected peeper, the man she says she caught looking through her daughter's window recently. The suspect promptly evaded two officers. But Phyllis Pena laid a nice hit on the perp, bringing him down until police were able to make the arrest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Mom Tackles Peeping Tom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"I figured at least I could do, if I got him down, tripped him up, whatever, then they would have the chance to get caught up,\" Phyllis Pena told KPRC Houston<\/a>. \"First instinct was just to make sure he didn't go any further.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With her daughter looking on, footage<\/a> shows Pena take matters into her own hand. She rushes in without hesitation, risking personal injury. And police gushed about her selflessness in helping apprehend the suspect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not very often that we have somebody that actually steps in, puts themself in harm\u2019s way to assist in apprehending somebody,\u201d Sgt. Roy Welch told KPRC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pena's actions proved heroic. But her courage to act came from a place typically reserved for parents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy kids are my life and just making sure I protect them,\u201d Pena said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Zane Hawkins, now faces charges of possession of a controlled substance, along with evading and resisting arrest, reported KPRC. Police said even more charges could come later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the end, officers heaped much praise on Pena. One officer even said, jokingly, she looked like she enough game for the NFL. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe cop fist-bumped me and he was like, \u2018Hey, so I heard the Texans are looking for a new linebacker,\u2019\u201d Pena said, according to KPRC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We're guessing the Texans coaches would prefer to see her get that head across the bow, as they say. But everyone will no doubt be impressed with the fight, and the takedown, from this Texas mom. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Mom Lays Out Alleged Peeper With Bone-Crushing Tackle","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-mom-tackles-peeper","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/02\/11\/texas-mom-tackles-peeper\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10552,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-12-09 13:30:39","post_date_gmt":"2020-12-09 18:30:39","post_content":"\n

A storm of gun control bills blew into Texas in November, with pre-filing ushering in a record number of anti-gun legislation. Among the fray, one bill would even ban private firearms sales among Texas citizens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Bill Would Ban Private Firearms Sales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Texas State Rep. Lina Ortega (D) filed 16 of those bills. Among them, H.B. 118 would require background checks on all private firearms sales. Not even federal law requires such restrictions on privates sales and purchases. Doesn't sound very Texan, to say the least. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Though I filed several bills today, all of which are important to House District 77, I would like to highlight some priority bills in the subject areas of healthcare and gun safety,\" Ortega said in a press release<\/a> Nov. 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas currently doesn't require background checks when private sellers transfer a gun to another person. Federal law does require federally licensed firearm dealers to run a background check on all transfers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Requiring background checks for all firearm sales and transfers is an important step towards preventing firearms from being transferred to those who should not possess them,\" Ortega said. \"Closing this loophole will make Texans safer from gun violence and save lives.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the coronavirus pandemic<\/a>, policing challenges<\/a> and social unrest of 2020 taught us private sales remain vitally important to the Second Amendment. A run on guns and ammunition<\/a> made buying from stores difficult. Further, 9mm and .223 ammo virtually became unobtanium<\/em>. And anti-gun locales<\/a>, and restrictive policy, made it all but impossible to get a gun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn't seem like the H.B. 118 bill will see the light of day, but it would be a severe blow to 2A supporters in the Lone Star State. It would severely impact the ability to obtain a gun during a critical time of need. The legislative session begins Jan. 12, 2021. We encourage all gun-loving Texans to make their voice heard. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Private Firearms Sales Would Be Banned in Texas Under New Bill","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-private-firearms-sales-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/12\/09\/texas-private-firearms-sales-ban\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11122,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-08-20 13:27:12","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-20 17:27:12","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/XGhRGTKSeiA\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A concerned citizen in Texas intervened it what might have proven to be a terrible incident in Weslaco on Aug. 18. The man stopped and talked to a suspect allegedly carrying an AK-47 rifle<\/a> into a Walmart. That interaction might have delayed the suspect long enough, until police arrived on the scene. In the end, police shot and killed the gunman, later identified as 27-year-old Marco Antonio Sigala Jr. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Police Forced to Shoot Marco Antonio Sigala Jr.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was pulling up and I seen a gentleman, young man approximately 25, mid-to-late twenties, carrying an AK-47 into the store,\u201d witness John Allen told nbc4i.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala seemed distraught, visibly upset over the interaction, according to Allen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe was very upset that I stopped him, and he was wanting to know who I was, those kinds of things. I said I was just a soldier, and I\u2019m concerned citizen and you\u2019re not shooting anybody in this store today,\u201d Allen said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala then allegedly entered the store and engaged in a confrontation with a customer. Reports state he also pointed a gun at that customer. He then made his way toward the back of the store, according to nbc4i.com. Police then arrived on scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey gave him orders to throw the gun. He threw the gun on the ground. He refused to show his hands. At some point, he produced a handgun. Officers attempted to resolve the situation through the use of \u2018less than lethal.\u2019 The suspect fired at officers and the officers returned fire,\u201d Police Chief Joel Rivera told nbc4i.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a press conference, police described Sigala as disturbed. The actions by Allen delayed the gunman and that intervention likely saved lives. Meanwhile, Sigala died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, according to nbc4i.com. Police reported no other injuries from the incident. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Concerned Citizen Delays Gunman Armed With AK-47","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-24 22:03:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-25 02:03:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/08\/20\/texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EcGMbbiIl6w\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A Texas mom tackled a suspected peeper, the man she says she caught looking through her daughter's window recently. The suspect promptly evaded two officers. But Phyllis Pena laid a nice hit on the perp, bringing him down until police were able to make the arrest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Mom Tackles Peeping Tom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"I figured at least I could do, if I got him down, tripped him up, whatever, then they would have the chance to get caught up,\" Phyllis Pena told KPRC Houston<\/a>. \"First instinct was just to make sure he didn't go any further.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With her daughter looking on, footage<\/a> shows Pena take matters into her own hand. She rushes in without hesitation, risking personal injury. And police gushed about her selflessness in helping apprehend the suspect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not very often that we have somebody that actually steps in, puts themself in harm\u2019s way to assist in apprehending somebody,\u201d Sgt. Roy Welch told KPRC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pena's actions proved heroic. But her courage to act came from a place typically reserved for parents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy kids are my life and just making sure I protect them,\u201d Pena said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Zane Hawkins, now faces charges of possession of a controlled substance, along with evading and resisting arrest, reported KPRC. Police said even more charges could come later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the end, officers heaped much praise on Pena. One officer even said, jokingly, she looked like she enough game for the NFL. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe cop fist-bumped me and he was like, \u2018Hey, so I heard the Texans are looking for a new linebacker,\u2019\u201d Pena said, according to KPRC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We're guessing the Texans coaches would prefer to see her get that head across the bow, as they say. But everyone will no doubt be impressed with the fight, and the takedown, from this Texas mom. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Mom Lays Out Alleged Peeper With Bone-Crushing Tackle","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-mom-tackles-peeper","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/02\/11\/texas-mom-tackles-peeper\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10552,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-12-09 13:30:39","post_date_gmt":"2020-12-09 18:30:39","post_content":"\n

A storm of gun control bills blew into Texas in November, with pre-filing ushering in a record number of anti-gun legislation. Among the fray, one bill would even ban private firearms sales among Texas citizens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Bill Would Ban Private Firearms Sales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Texas State Rep. Lina Ortega (D) filed 16 of those bills. Among them, H.B. 118 would require background checks on all private firearms sales. Not even federal law requires such restrictions on privates sales and purchases. Doesn't sound very Texan, to say the least. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Though I filed several bills today, all of which are important to House District 77, I would like to highlight some priority bills in the subject areas of healthcare and gun safety,\" Ortega said in a press release<\/a> Nov. 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas currently doesn't require background checks when private sellers transfer a gun to another person. Federal law does require federally licensed firearm dealers to run a background check on all transfers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Requiring background checks for all firearm sales and transfers is an important step towards preventing firearms from being transferred to those who should not possess them,\" Ortega said. \"Closing this loophole will make Texans safer from gun violence and save lives.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the coronavirus pandemic<\/a>, policing challenges<\/a> and social unrest of 2020 taught us private sales remain vitally important to the Second Amendment. A run on guns and ammunition<\/a> made buying from stores difficult. Further, 9mm and .223 ammo virtually became unobtanium<\/em>. And anti-gun locales<\/a>, and restrictive policy, made it all but impossible to get a gun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn't seem like the H.B. 118 bill will see the light of day, but it would be a severe blow to 2A supporters in the Lone Star State. It would severely impact the ability to obtain a gun during a critical time of need. The legislative session begins Jan. 12, 2021. We encourage all gun-loving Texans to make their voice heard. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Private Firearms Sales Would Be Banned in Texas Under New Bill","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-private-firearms-sales-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/12\/09\/texas-private-firearms-sales-ban\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11122,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-08-20 13:27:12","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-20 17:27:12","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/XGhRGTKSeiA\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A concerned citizen in Texas intervened it what might have proven to be a terrible incident in Weslaco on Aug. 18. The man stopped and talked to a suspect allegedly carrying an AK-47 rifle<\/a> into a Walmart. That interaction might have delayed the suspect long enough, until police arrived on the scene. In the end, police shot and killed the gunman, later identified as 27-year-old Marco Antonio Sigala Jr. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Police Forced to Shoot Marco Antonio Sigala Jr.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was pulling up and I seen a gentleman, young man approximately 25, mid-to-late twenties, carrying an AK-47 into the store,\u201d witness John Allen told nbc4i.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala seemed distraught, visibly upset over the interaction, according to Allen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe was very upset that I stopped him, and he was wanting to know who I was, those kinds of things. I said I was just a soldier, and I\u2019m concerned citizen and you\u2019re not shooting anybody in this store today,\u201d Allen said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala then allegedly entered the store and engaged in a confrontation with a customer. Reports state he also pointed a gun at that customer. He then made his way toward the back of the store, according to nbc4i.com. Police then arrived on scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey gave him orders to throw the gun. He threw the gun on the ground. He refused to show his hands. At some point, he produced a handgun. Officers attempted to resolve the situation through the use of \u2018less than lethal.\u2019 The suspect fired at officers and the officers returned fire,\u201d Police Chief Joel Rivera told nbc4i.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a press conference, police described Sigala as disturbed. The actions by Allen delayed the gunman and that intervention likely saved lives. Meanwhile, Sigala died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, according to nbc4i.com. Police reported no other injuries from the incident. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Concerned Citizen Delays Gunman Armed With AK-47","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-24 22:03:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-25 02:03:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/08\/20\/texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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After calmly asking if everyone is OK, the pilot shuts down the helicopter and the three men jump out and clear their rifles. One of the hunters looks at the pilot and sends him some praise with, \"You're one hell of a f*cking pilot.\" We agree. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Pilot Saves the Day During Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash in Texas","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/03\/09\/hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10206,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2021-02-11 13:32:41","post_date_gmt":"2021-02-11 18:32:41","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EcGMbbiIl6w\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A Texas mom tackled a suspected peeper, the man she says she caught looking through her daughter's window recently. The suspect promptly evaded two officers. But Phyllis Pena laid a nice hit on the perp, bringing him down until police were able to make the arrest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Mom Tackles Peeping Tom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"I figured at least I could do, if I got him down, tripped him up, whatever, then they would have the chance to get caught up,\" Phyllis Pena told KPRC Houston<\/a>. \"First instinct was just to make sure he didn't go any further.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With her daughter looking on, footage<\/a> shows Pena take matters into her own hand. She rushes in without hesitation, risking personal injury. And police gushed about her selflessness in helping apprehend the suspect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not very often that we have somebody that actually steps in, puts themself in harm\u2019s way to assist in apprehending somebody,\u201d Sgt. Roy Welch told KPRC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pena's actions proved heroic. But her courage to act came from a place typically reserved for parents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy kids are my life and just making sure I protect them,\u201d Pena said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Zane Hawkins, now faces charges of possession of a controlled substance, along with evading and resisting arrest, reported KPRC. Police said even more charges could come later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the end, officers heaped much praise on Pena. One officer even said, jokingly, she looked like she enough game for the NFL. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe cop fist-bumped me and he was like, \u2018Hey, so I heard the Texans are looking for a new linebacker,\u2019\u201d Pena said, according to KPRC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We're guessing the Texans coaches would prefer to see her get that head across the bow, as they say. But everyone will no doubt be impressed with the fight, and the takedown, from this Texas mom. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Mom Lays Out Alleged Peeper With Bone-Crushing Tackle","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-mom-tackles-peeper","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/02\/11\/texas-mom-tackles-peeper\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10552,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-12-09 13:30:39","post_date_gmt":"2020-12-09 18:30:39","post_content":"\n

A storm of gun control bills blew into Texas in November, with pre-filing ushering in a record number of anti-gun legislation. Among the fray, one bill would even ban private firearms sales among Texas citizens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Bill Would Ban Private Firearms Sales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Texas State Rep. Lina Ortega (D) filed 16 of those bills. Among them, H.B. 118 would require background checks on all private firearms sales. Not even federal law requires such restrictions on privates sales and purchases. Doesn't sound very Texan, to say the least. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Though I filed several bills today, all of which are important to House District 77, I would like to highlight some priority bills in the subject areas of healthcare and gun safety,\" Ortega said in a press release<\/a> Nov. 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas currently doesn't require background checks when private sellers transfer a gun to another person. Federal law does require federally licensed firearm dealers to run a background check on all transfers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Requiring background checks for all firearm sales and transfers is an important step towards preventing firearms from being transferred to those who should not possess them,\" Ortega said. \"Closing this loophole will make Texans safer from gun violence and save lives.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the coronavirus pandemic<\/a>, policing challenges<\/a> and social unrest of 2020 taught us private sales remain vitally important to the Second Amendment. A run on guns and ammunition<\/a> made buying from stores difficult. Further, 9mm and .223 ammo virtually became unobtanium<\/em>. And anti-gun locales<\/a>, and restrictive policy, made it all but impossible to get a gun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn't seem like the H.B. 118 bill will see the light of day, but it would be a severe blow to 2A supporters in the Lone Star State. It would severely impact the ability to obtain a gun during a critical time of need. The legislative session begins Jan. 12, 2021. We encourage all gun-loving Texans to make their voice heard. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Private Firearms Sales Would Be Banned in Texas Under New Bill","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-private-firearms-sales-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/12\/09\/texas-private-firearms-sales-ban\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11122,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-08-20 13:27:12","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-20 17:27:12","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/XGhRGTKSeiA\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A concerned citizen in Texas intervened it what might have proven to be a terrible incident in Weslaco on Aug. 18. The man stopped and talked to a suspect allegedly carrying an AK-47 rifle<\/a> into a Walmart. That interaction might have delayed the suspect long enough, until police arrived on the scene. In the end, police shot and killed the gunman, later identified as 27-year-old Marco Antonio Sigala Jr. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Police Forced to Shoot Marco Antonio Sigala Jr.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was pulling up and I seen a gentleman, young man approximately 25, mid-to-late twenties, carrying an AK-47 into the store,\u201d witness John Allen told nbc4i.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala seemed distraught, visibly upset over the interaction, according to Allen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe was very upset that I stopped him, and he was wanting to know who I was, those kinds of things. I said I was just a soldier, and I\u2019m concerned citizen and you\u2019re not shooting anybody in this store today,\u201d Allen said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala then allegedly entered the store and engaged in a confrontation with a customer. Reports state he also pointed a gun at that customer. He then made his way toward the back of the store, according to nbc4i.com. Police then arrived on scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey gave him orders to throw the gun. He threw the gun on the ground. He refused to show his hands. At some point, he produced a handgun. Officers attempted to resolve the situation through the use of \u2018less than lethal.\u2019 The suspect fired at officers and the officers returned fire,\u201d Police Chief Joel Rivera told nbc4i.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a press conference, police described Sigala as disturbed. The actions by Allen delayed the gunman and that intervention likely saved lives. Meanwhile, Sigala died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, according to nbc4i.com. Police reported no other injuries from the incident. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Concerned Citizen Delays Gunman Armed With AK-47","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-24 22:03:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-25 02:03:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/08\/20\/texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Another commenter on the video, who claims he's a flight instructor, says: \"That was an OUTSTANDING job of auto-rotation. As I watching I was thinking what I would do. I did not like the highway because it had a bank that would surely be more destructive at impact. Then he also turned left to avoid the road. Notice at the last seconds he had the conscious of mind to make a slight correction to avoid the tree. Outstanding!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After calmly asking if everyone is OK, the pilot shuts down the helicopter and the three men jump out and clear their rifles. One of the hunters looks at the pilot and sends him some praise with, \"You're one hell of a f*cking pilot.\" We agree. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Pilot Saves the Day During Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash in Texas","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/03\/09\/hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10206,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2021-02-11 13:32:41","post_date_gmt":"2021-02-11 18:32:41","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EcGMbbiIl6w\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A Texas mom tackled a suspected peeper, the man she says she caught looking through her daughter's window recently. The suspect promptly evaded two officers. But Phyllis Pena laid a nice hit on the perp, bringing him down until police were able to make the arrest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Mom Tackles Peeping Tom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"I figured at least I could do, if I got him down, tripped him up, whatever, then they would have the chance to get caught up,\" Phyllis Pena told KPRC Houston<\/a>. \"First instinct was just to make sure he didn't go any further.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With her daughter looking on, footage<\/a> shows Pena take matters into her own hand. She rushes in without hesitation, risking personal injury. And police gushed about her selflessness in helping apprehend the suspect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not very often that we have somebody that actually steps in, puts themself in harm\u2019s way to assist in apprehending somebody,\u201d Sgt. Roy Welch told KPRC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pena's actions proved heroic. But her courage to act came from a place typically reserved for parents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy kids are my life and just making sure I protect them,\u201d Pena said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Zane Hawkins, now faces charges of possession of a controlled substance, along with evading and resisting arrest, reported KPRC. Police said even more charges could come later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the end, officers heaped much praise on Pena. One officer even said, jokingly, she looked like she enough game for the NFL. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe cop fist-bumped me and he was like, \u2018Hey, so I heard the Texans are looking for a new linebacker,\u2019\u201d Pena said, according to KPRC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We're guessing the Texans coaches would prefer to see her get that head across the bow, as they say. But everyone will no doubt be impressed with the fight, and the takedown, from this Texas mom. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Mom Lays Out Alleged Peeper With Bone-Crushing Tackle","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-mom-tackles-peeper","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/02\/11\/texas-mom-tackles-peeper\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10552,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-12-09 13:30:39","post_date_gmt":"2020-12-09 18:30:39","post_content":"\n

A storm of gun control bills blew into Texas in November, with pre-filing ushering in a record number of anti-gun legislation. Among the fray, one bill would even ban private firearms sales among Texas citizens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Bill Would Ban Private Firearms Sales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Texas State Rep. Lina Ortega (D) filed 16 of those bills. Among them, H.B. 118 would require background checks on all private firearms sales. Not even federal law requires such restrictions on privates sales and purchases. Doesn't sound very Texan, to say the least. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Though I filed several bills today, all of which are important to House District 77, I would like to highlight some priority bills in the subject areas of healthcare and gun safety,\" Ortega said in a press release<\/a> Nov. 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas currently doesn't require background checks when private sellers transfer a gun to another person. Federal law does require federally licensed firearm dealers to run a background check on all transfers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Requiring background checks for all firearm sales and transfers is an important step towards preventing firearms from being transferred to those who should not possess them,\" Ortega said. \"Closing this loophole will make Texans safer from gun violence and save lives.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the coronavirus pandemic<\/a>, policing challenges<\/a> and social unrest of 2020 taught us private sales remain vitally important to the Second Amendment. A run on guns and ammunition<\/a> made buying from stores difficult. Further, 9mm and .223 ammo virtually became unobtanium<\/em>. And anti-gun locales<\/a>, and restrictive policy, made it all but impossible to get a gun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn't seem like the H.B. 118 bill will see the light of day, but it would be a severe blow to 2A supporters in the Lone Star State. It would severely impact the ability to obtain a gun during a critical time of need. The legislative session begins Jan. 12, 2021. We encourage all gun-loving Texans to make their voice heard. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Private Firearms Sales Would Be Banned in Texas Under New Bill","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-private-firearms-sales-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/12\/09\/texas-private-firearms-sales-ban\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11122,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-08-20 13:27:12","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-20 17:27:12","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/XGhRGTKSeiA\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A concerned citizen in Texas intervened it what might have proven to be a terrible incident in Weslaco on Aug. 18. The man stopped and talked to a suspect allegedly carrying an AK-47 rifle<\/a> into a Walmart. That interaction might have delayed the suspect long enough, until police arrived on the scene. In the end, police shot and killed the gunman, later identified as 27-year-old Marco Antonio Sigala Jr. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Police Forced to Shoot Marco Antonio Sigala Jr.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was pulling up and I seen a gentleman, young man approximately 25, mid-to-late twenties, carrying an AK-47 into the store,\u201d witness John Allen told nbc4i.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala seemed distraught, visibly upset over the interaction, according to Allen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe was very upset that I stopped him, and he was wanting to know who I was, those kinds of things. I said I was just a soldier, and I\u2019m concerned citizen and you\u2019re not shooting anybody in this store today,\u201d Allen said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala then allegedly entered the store and engaged in a confrontation with a customer. Reports state he also pointed a gun at that customer. He then made his way toward the back of the store, according to nbc4i.com. Police then arrived on scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey gave him orders to throw the gun. He threw the gun on the ground. He refused to show his hands. At some point, he produced a handgun. Officers attempted to resolve the situation through the use of \u2018less than lethal.\u2019 The suspect fired at officers and the officers returned fire,\u201d Police Chief Joel Rivera told nbc4i.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a press conference, police described Sigala as disturbed. The actions by Allen delayed the gunman and that intervention likely saved lives. Meanwhile, Sigala died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, according to nbc4i.com. Police reported no other injuries from the incident. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Concerned Citizen Delays Gunman Armed With AK-47","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-24 22:03:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-25 02:03:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/08\/20\/texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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\"Unavoidably, one of the main rotors strikes a small tree, subsequently hitting the tail boom and severing it from the fuselage. There is no fire.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another commenter on the video, who claims he's a flight instructor, says: \"That was an OUTSTANDING job of auto-rotation. As I watching I was thinking what I would do. I did not like the highway because it had a bank that would surely be more destructive at impact. Then he also turned left to avoid the road. Notice at the last seconds he had the conscious of mind to make a slight correction to avoid the tree. Outstanding!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After calmly asking if everyone is OK, the pilot shuts down the helicopter and the three men jump out and clear their rifles. One of the hunters looks at the pilot and sends him some praise with, \"You're one hell of a f*cking pilot.\" We agree. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Pilot Saves the Day During Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash in Texas","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/03\/09\/hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10206,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2021-02-11 13:32:41","post_date_gmt":"2021-02-11 18:32:41","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EcGMbbiIl6w\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A Texas mom tackled a suspected peeper, the man she says she caught looking through her daughter's window recently. The suspect promptly evaded two officers. But Phyllis Pena laid a nice hit on the perp, bringing him down until police were able to make the arrest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Mom Tackles Peeping Tom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"I figured at least I could do, if I got him down, tripped him up, whatever, then they would have the chance to get caught up,\" Phyllis Pena told KPRC Houston<\/a>. \"First instinct was just to make sure he didn't go any further.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With her daughter looking on, footage<\/a> shows Pena take matters into her own hand. She rushes in without hesitation, risking personal injury. And police gushed about her selflessness in helping apprehend the suspect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not very often that we have somebody that actually steps in, puts themself in harm\u2019s way to assist in apprehending somebody,\u201d Sgt. Roy Welch told KPRC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pena's actions proved heroic. But her courage to act came from a place typically reserved for parents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy kids are my life and just making sure I protect them,\u201d Pena said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Zane Hawkins, now faces charges of possession of a controlled substance, along with evading and resisting arrest, reported KPRC. Police said even more charges could come later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the end, officers heaped much praise on Pena. One officer even said, jokingly, she looked like she enough game for the NFL. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe cop fist-bumped me and he was like, \u2018Hey, so I heard the Texans are looking for a new linebacker,\u2019\u201d Pena said, according to KPRC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We're guessing the Texans coaches would prefer to see her get that head across the bow, as they say. But everyone will no doubt be impressed with the fight, and the takedown, from this Texas mom. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Mom Lays Out Alleged Peeper With Bone-Crushing Tackle","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-mom-tackles-peeper","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/02\/11\/texas-mom-tackles-peeper\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10552,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-12-09 13:30:39","post_date_gmt":"2020-12-09 18:30:39","post_content":"\n

A storm of gun control bills blew into Texas in November, with pre-filing ushering in a record number of anti-gun legislation. Among the fray, one bill would even ban private firearms sales among Texas citizens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Bill Would Ban Private Firearms Sales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Texas State Rep. Lina Ortega (D) filed 16 of those bills. Among them, H.B. 118 would require background checks on all private firearms sales. Not even federal law requires such restrictions on privates sales and purchases. Doesn't sound very Texan, to say the least. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Though I filed several bills today, all of which are important to House District 77, I would like to highlight some priority bills in the subject areas of healthcare and gun safety,\" Ortega said in a press release<\/a> Nov. 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas currently doesn't require background checks when private sellers transfer a gun to another person. Federal law does require federally licensed firearm dealers to run a background check on all transfers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Requiring background checks for all firearm sales and transfers is an important step towards preventing firearms from being transferred to those who should not possess them,\" Ortega said. \"Closing this loophole will make Texans safer from gun violence and save lives.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the coronavirus pandemic<\/a>, policing challenges<\/a> and social unrest of 2020 taught us private sales remain vitally important to the Second Amendment. A run on guns and ammunition<\/a> made buying from stores difficult. Further, 9mm and .223 ammo virtually became unobtanium<\/em>. And anti-gun locales<\/a>, and restrictive policy, made it all but impossible to get a gun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn't seem like the H.B. 118 bill will see the light of day, but it would be a severe blow to 2A supporters in the Lone Star State. It would severely impact the ability to obtain a gun during a critical time of need. The legislative session begins Jan. 12, 2021. We encourage all gun-loving Texans to make their voice heard. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Private Firearms Sales Would Be Banned in Texas Under New Bill","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-private-firearms-sales-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/12\/09\/texas-private-firearms-sales-ban\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11122,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-08-20 13:27:12","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-20 17:27:12","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/XGhRGTKSeiA\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A concerned citizen in Texas intervened it what might have proven to be a terrible incident in Weslaco on Aug. 18. The man stopped and talked to a suspect allegedly carrying an AK-47 rifle<\/a> into a Walmart. That interaction might have delayed the suspect long enough, until police arrived on the scene. In the end, police shot and killed the gunman, later identified as 27-year-old Marco Antonio Sigala Jr. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Police Forced to Shoot Marco Antonio Sigala Jr.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was pulling up and I seen a gentleman, young man approximately 25, mid-to-late twenties, carrying an AK-47 into the store,\u201d witness John Allen told nbc4i.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala seemed distraught, visibly upset over the interaction, according to Allen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe was very upset that I stopped him, and he was wanting to know who I was, those kinds of things. I said I was just a soldier, and I\u2019m concerned citizen and you\u2019re not shooting anybody in this store today,\u201d Allen said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala then allegedly entered the store and engaged in a confrontation with a customer. Reports state he also pointed a gun at that customer. He then made his way toward the back of the store, according to nbc4i.com. Police then arrived on scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey gave him orders to throw the gun. He threw the gun on the ground. He refused to show his hands. At some point, he produced a handgun. Officers attempted to resolve the situation through the use of \u2018less than lethal.\u2019 The suspect fired at officers and the officers returned fire,\u201d Police Chief Joel Rivera told nbc4i.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a press conference, police described Sigala as disturbed. The actions by Allen delayed the gunman and that intervention likely saved lives. Meanwhile, Sigala died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, according to nbc4i.com. Police reported no other injuries from the incident. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Concerned Citizen Delays Gunman Armed With AK-47","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-24 22:03:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-25 02:03:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/08\/20\/texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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\"The pilot immediately initiates autorotation procedures. Faced straight ahead with a road atop a daunting berm, the pilot opts, instead, for a left turn to a landing spot on flat terrain surrounded by brush and scrub trees. The landing is successful in that all aboard walked away uninjured. The helicopter was not as fortunate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Unavoidably, one of the main rotors strikes a small tree, subsequently hitting the tail boom and severing it from the fuselage. There is no fire.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another commenter on the video, who claims he's a flight instructor, says: \"That was an OUTSTANDING job of auto-rotation. As I watching I was thinking what I would do. I did not like the highway because it had a bank that would surely be more destructive at impact. Then he also turned left to avoid the road. Notice at the last seconds he had the conscious of mind to make a slight correction to avoid the tree. Outstanding!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After calmly asking if everyone is OK, the pilot shuts down the helicopter and the three men jump out and clear their rifles. One of the hunters looks at the pilot and sends him some praise with, \"You're one hell of a f*cking pilot.\" We agree. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Pilot Saves the Day During Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash in Texas","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/03\/09\/hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10206,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2021-02-11 13:32:41","post_date_gmt":"2021-02-11 18:32:41","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EcGMbbiIl6w\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A Texas mom tackled a suspected peeper, the man she says she caught looking through her daughter's window recently. The suspect promptly evaded two officers. But Phyllis Pena laid a nice hit on the perp, bringing him down until police were able to make the arrest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Mom Tackles Peeping Tom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"I figured at least I could do, if I got him down, tripped him up, whatever, then they would have the chance to get caught up,\" Phyllis Pena told KPRC Houston<\/a>. \"First instinct was just to make sure he didn't go any further.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With her daughter looking on, footage<\/a> shows Pena take matters into her own hand. She rushes in without hesitation, risking personal injury. And police gushed about her selflessness in helping apprehend the suspect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not very often that we have somebody that actually steps in, puts themself in harm\u2019s way to assist in apprehending somebody,\u201d Sgt. Roy Welch told KPRC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pena's actions proved heroic. But her courage to act came from a place typically reserved for parents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy kids are my life and just making sure I protect them,\u201d Pena said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Zane Hawkins, now faces charges of possession of a controlled substance, along with evading and resisting arrest, reported KPRC. Police said even more charges could come later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the end, officers heaped much praise on Pena. One officer even said, jokingly, she looked like she enough game for the NFL. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe cop fist-bumped me and he was like, \u2018Hey, so I heard the Texans are looking for a new linebacker,\u2019\u201d Pena said, according to KPRC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We're guessing the Texans coaches would prefer to see her get that head across the bow, as they say. But everyone will no doubt be impressed with the fight, and the takedown, from this Texas mom. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Mom Lays Out Alleged Peeper With Bone-Crushing Tackle","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-mom-tackles-peeper","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/02\/11\/texas-mom-tackles-peeper\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10552,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-12-09 13:30:39","post_date_gmt":"2020-12-09 18:30:39","post_content":"\n

A storm of gun control bills blew into Texas in November, with pre-filing ushering in a record number of anti-gun legislation. Among the fray, one bill would even ban private firearms sales among Texas citizens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Bill Would Ban Private Firearms Sales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Texas State Rep. Lina Ortega (D) filed 16 of those bills. Among them, H.B. 118 would require background checks on all private firearms sales. Not even federal law requires such restrictions on privates sales and purchases. Doesn't sound very Texan, to say the least. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Though I filed several bills today, all of which are important to House District 77, I would like to highlight some priority bills in the subject areas of healthcare and gun safety,\" Ortega said in a press release<\/a> Nov. 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas currently doesn't require background checks when private sellers transfer a gun to another person. Federal law does require federally licensed firearm dealers to run a background check on all transfers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Requiring background checks for all firearm sales and transfers is an important step towards preventing firearms from being transferred to those who should not possess them,\" Ortega said. \"Closing this loophole will make Texans safer from gun violence and save lives.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the coronavirus pandemic<\/a>, policing challenges<\/a> and social unrest of 2020 taught us private sales remain vitally important to the Second Amendment. A run on guns and ammunition<\/a> made buying from stores difficult. Further, 9mm and .223 ammo virtually became unobtanium<\/em>. And anti-gun locales<\/a>, and restrictive policy, made it all but impossible to get a gun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn't seem like the H.B. 118 bill will see the light of day, but it would be a severe blow to 2A supporters in the Lone Star State. It would severely impact the ability to obtain a gun during a critical time of need. The legislative session begins Jan. 12, 2021. We encourage all gun-loving Texans to make their voice heard. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Private Firearms Sales Would Be Banned in Texas Under New Bill","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-private-firearms-sales-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/12\/09\/texas-private-firearms-sales-ban\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11122,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-08-20 13:27:12","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-20 17:27:12","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/XGhRGTKSeiA\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A concerned citizen in Texas intervened it what might have proven to be a terrible incident in Weslaco on Aug. 18. The man stopped and talked to a suspect allegedly carrying an AK-47 rifle<\/a> into a Walmart. That interaction might have delayed the suspect long enough, until police arrived on the scene. In the end, police shot and killed the gunman, later identified as 27-year-old Marco Antonio Sigala Jr. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Police Forced to Shoot Marco Antonio Sigala Jr.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was pulling up and I seen a gentleman, young man approximately 25, mid-to-late twenties, carrying an AK-47 into the store,\u201d witness John Allen told nbc4i.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala seemed distraught, visibly upset over the interaction, according to Allen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe was very upset that I stopped him, and he was wanting to know who I was, those kinds of things. I said I was just a soldier, and I\u2019m concerned citizen and you\u2019re not shooting anybody in this store today,\u201d Allen said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala then allegedly entered the store and engaged in a confrontation with a customer. Reports state he also pointed a gun at that customer. He then made his way toward the back of the store, according to nbc4i.com. Police then arrived on scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey gave him orders to throw the gun. He threw the gun on the ground. He refused to show his hands. At some point, he produced a handgun. Officers attempted to resolve the situation through the use of \u2018less than lethal.\u2019 The suspect fired at officers and the officers returned fire,\u201d Police Chief Joel Rivera told nbc4i.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a press conference, police described Sigala as disturbed. The actions by Allen delayed the gunman and that intervention likely saved lives. Meanwhile, Sigala died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, according to nbc4i.com. Police reported no other injuries from the incident. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Concerned Citizen Delays Gunman Armed With AK-47","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-24 22:03:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-25 02:03:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/08\/20\/texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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All three men remain incredibly calm during the entire experience. When we first watched the video, we thought the pilot did a nice job. However, we're not pilots. But the people at Plane and Pilot<\/em> had the same thoughts we did. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The pilot immediately initiates autorotation procedures. Faced straight ahead with a road atop a daunting berm, the pilot opts, instead, for a left turn to a landing spot on flat terrain surrounded by brush and scrub trees. The landing is successful in that all aboard walked away uninjured. The helicopter was not as fortunate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Unavoidably, one of the main rotors strikes a small tree, subsequently hitting the tail boom and severing it from the fuselage. There is no fire.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another commenter on the video, who claims he's a flight instructor, says: \"That was an OUTSTANDING job of auto-rotation. As I watching I was thinking what I would do. I did not like the highway because it had a bank that would surely be more destructive at impact. Then he also turned left to avoid the road. Notice at the last seconds he had the conscious of mind to make a slight correction to avoid the tree. Outstanding!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After calmly asking if everyone is OK, the pilot shuts down the helicopter and the three men jump out and clear their rifles. One of the hunters looks at the pilot and sends him some praise with, \"You're one hell of a f*cking pilot.\" We agree. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Pilot Saves the Day During Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash in Texas","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/03\/09\/hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10206,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2021-02-11 13:32:41","post_date_gmt":"2021-02-11 18:32:41","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EcGMbbiIl6w\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A Texas mom tackled a suspected peeper, the man she says she caught looking through her daughter's window recently. The suspect promptly evaded two officers. But Phyllis Pena laid a nice hit on the perp, bringing him down until police were able to make the arrest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Mom Tackles Peeping Tom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"I figured at least I could do, if I got him down, tripped him up, whatever, then they would have the chance to get caught up,\" Phyllis Pena told KPRC Houston<\/a>. \"First instinct was just to make sure he didn't go any further.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With her daughter looking on, footage<\/a> shows Pena take matters into her own hand. She rushes in without hesitation, risking personal injury. And police gushed about her selflessness in helping apprehend the suspect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not very often that we have somebody that actually steps in, puts themself in harm\u2019s way to assist in apprehending somebody,\u201d Sgt. Roy Welch told KPRC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pena's actions proved heroic. But her courage to act came from a place typically reserved for parents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy kids are my life and just making sure I protect them,\u201d Pena said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Zane Hawkins, now faces charges of possession of a controlled substance, along with evading and resisting arrest, reported KPRC. Police said even more charges could come later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the end, officers heaped much praise on Pena. One officer even said, jokingly, she looked like she enough game for the NFL. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe cop fist-bumped me and he was like, \u2018Hey, so I heard the Texans are looking for a new linebacker,\u2019\u201d Pena said, according to KPRC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We're guessing the Texans coaches would prefer to see her get that head across the bow, as they say. But everyone will no doubt be impressed with the fight, and the takedown, from this Texas mom. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Mom Lays Out Alleged Peeper With Bone-Crushing Tackle","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-mom-tackles-peeper","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/02\/11\/texas-mom-tackles-peeper\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10552,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-12-09 13:30:39","post_date_gmt":"2020-12-09 18:30:39","post_content":"\n

A storm of gun control bills blew into Texas in November, with pre-filing ushering in a record number of anti-gun legislation. Among the fray, one bill would even ban private firearms sales among Texas citizens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Bill Would Ban Private Firearms Sales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Texas State Rep. Lina Ortega (D) filed 16 of those bills. Among them, H.B. 118 would require background checks on all private firearms sales. Not even federal law requires such restrictions on privates sales and purchases. Doesn't sound very Texan, to say the least. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Though I filed several bills today, all of which are important to House District 77, I would like to highlight some priority bills in the subject areas of healthcare and gun safety,\" Ortega said in a press release<\/a> Nov. 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas currently doesn't require background checks when private sellers transfer a gun to another person. Federal law does require federally licensed firearm dealers to run a background check on all transfers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Requiring background checks for all firearm sales and transfers is an important step towards preventing firearms from being transferred to those who should not possess them,\" Ortega said. \"Closing this loophole will make Texans safer from gun violence and save lives.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the coronavirus pandemic<\/a>, policing challenges<\/a> and social unrest of 2020 taught us private sales remain vitally important to the Second Amendment. A run on guns and ammunition<\/a> made buying from stores difficult. Further, 9mm and .223 ammo virtually became unobtanium<\/em>. And anti-gun locales<\/a>, and restrictive policy, made it all but impossible to get a gun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn't seem like the H.B. 118 bill will see the light of day, but it would be a severe blow to 2A supporters in the Lone Star State. It would severely impact the ability to obtain a gun during a critical time of need. The legislative session begins Jan. 12, 2021. We encourage all gun-loving Texans to make their voice heard. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Private Firearms Sales Would Be Banned in Texas Under New Bill","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-private-firearms-sales-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/12\/09\/texas-private-firearms-sales-ban\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11122,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-08-20 13:27:12","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-20 17:27:12","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/XGhRGTKSeiA\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A concerned citizen in Texas intervened it what might have proven to be a terrible incident in Weslaco on Aug. 18. The man stopped and talked to a suspect allegedly carrying an AK-47 rifle<\/a> into a Walmart. That interaction might have delayed the suspect long enough, until police arrived on the scene. In the end, police shot and killed the gunman, later identified as 27-year-old Marco Antonio Sigala Jr. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Police Forced to Shoot Marco Antonio Sigala Jr.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was pulling up and I seen a gentleman, young man approximately 25, mid-to-late twenties, carrying an AK-47 into the store,\u201d witness John Allen told nbc4i.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala seemed distraught, visibly upset over the interaction, according to Allen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe was very upset that I stopped him, and he was wanting to know who I was, those kinds of things. I said I was just a soldier, and I\u2019m concerned citizen and you\u2019re not shooting anybody in this store today,\u201d Allen said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala then allegedly entered the store and engaged in a confrontation with a customer. Reports state he also pointed a gun at that customer. He then made his way toward the back of the store, according to nbc4i.com. Police then arrived on scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey gave him orders to throw the gun. He threw the gun on the ground. He refused to show his hands. At some point, he produced a handgun. Officers attempted to resolve the situation through the use of \u2018less than lethal.\u2019 The suspect fired at officers and the officers returned fire,\u201d Police Chief Joel Rivera told nbc4i.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a press conference, police described Sigala as disturbed. The actions by Allen delayed the gunman and that intervention likely saved lives. Meanwhile, Sigala died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, according to nbc4i.com. Police reported no other injuries from the incident. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Concerned Citizen Delays Gunman Armed With AK-47","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-24 22:03:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-25 02:03:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/08\/20\/texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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The incident occurred on Jan. 9, 2021, in Albany, Texas. Less than one minute after take off, the engine quits. The pilot acts quickly, re-diverting the helicopter and turning it into a field where it crash lands. The helicopter takes a beating, but nobody is injured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All three men remain incredibly calm during the entire experience. When we first watched the video, we thought the pilot did a nice job. However, we're not pilots. But the people at Plane and Pilot<\/em> had the same thoughts we did. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The pilot immediately initiates autorotation procedures. Faced straight ahead with a road atop a daunting berm, the pilot opts, instead, for a left turn to a landing spot on flat terrain surrounded by brush and scrub trees. The landing is successful in that all aboard walked away uninjured. The helicopter was not as fortunate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Unavoidably, one of the main rotors strikes a small tree, subsequently hitting the tail boom and severing it from the fuselage. There is no fire.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another commenter on the video, who claims he's a flight instructor, says: \"That was an OUTSTANDING job of auto-rotation. As I watching I was thinking what I would do. I did not like the highway because it had a bank that would surely be more destructive at impact. Then he also turned left to avoid the road. Notice at the last seconds he had the conscious of mind to make a slight correction to avoid the tree. Outstanding!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After calmly asking if everyone is OK, the pilot shuts down the helicopter and the three men jump out and clear their rifles. One of the hunters looks at the pilot and sends him some praise with, \"You're one hell of a f*cking pilot.\" We agree. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Pilot Saves the Day During Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash in Texas","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/03\/09\/hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10206,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2021-02-11 13:32:41","post_date_gmt":"2021-02-11 18:32:41","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EcGMbbiIl6w\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A Texas mom tackled a suspected peeper, the man she says she caught looking through her daughter's window recently. The suspect promptly evaded two officers. But Phyllis Pena laid a nice hit on the perp, bringing him down until police were able to make the arrest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Mom Tackles Peeping Tom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"I figured at least I could do, if I got him down, tripped him up, whatever, then they would have the chance to get caught up,\" Phyllis Pena told KPRC Houston<\/a>. \"First instinct was just to make sure he didn't go any further.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With her daughter looking on, footage<\/a> shows Pena take matters into her own hand. She rushes in without hesitation, risking personal injury. And police gushed about her selflessness in helping apprehend the suspect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not very often that we have somebody that actually steps in, puts themself in harm\u2019s way to assist in apprehending somebody,\u201d Sgt. Roy Welch told KPRC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pena's actions proved heroic. But her courage to act came from a place typically reserved for parents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy kids are my life and just making sure I protect them,\u201d Pena said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Zane Hawkins, now faces charges of possession of a controlled substance, along with evading and resisting arrest, reported KPRC. Police said even more charges could come later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the end, officers heaped much praise on Pena. One officer even said, jokingly, she looked like she enough game for the NFL. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe cop fist-bumped me and he was like, \u2018Hey, so I heard the Texans are looking for a new linebacker,\u2019\u201d Pena said, according to KPRC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We're guessing the Texans coaches would prefer to see her get that head across the bow, as they say. But everyone will no doubt be impressed with the fight, and the takedown, from this Texas mom. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Mom Lays Out Alleged Peeper With Bone-Crushing Tackle","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-mom-tackles-peeper","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/02\/11\/texas-mom-tackles-peeper\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10552,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-12-09 13:30:39","post_date_gmt":"2020-12-09 18:30:39","post_content":"\n

A storm of gun control bills blew into Texas in November, with pre-filing ushering in a record number of anti-gun legislation. Among the fray, one bill would even ban private firearms sales among Texas citizens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Bill Would Ban Private Firearms Sales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Texas State Rep. Lina Ortega (D) filed 16 of those bills. Among them, H.B. 118 would require background checks on all private firearms sales. Not even federal law requires such restrictions on privates sales and purchases. Doesn't sound very Texan, to say the least. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Though I filed several bills today, all of which are important to House District 77, I would like to highlight some priority bills in the subject areas of healthcare and gun safety,\" Ortega said in a press release<\/a> Nov. 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas currently doesn't require background checks when private sellers transfer a gun to another person. Federal law does require federally licensed firearm dealers to run a background check on all transfers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Requiring background checks for all firearm sales and transfers is an important step towards preventing firearms from being transferred to those who should not possess them,\" Ortega said. \"Closing this loophole will make Texans safer from gun violence and save lives.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the coronavirus pandemic<\/a>, policing challenges<\/a> and social unrest of 2020 taught us private sales remain vitally important to the Second Amendment. A run on guns and ammunition<\/a> made buying from stores difficult. Further, 9mm and .223 ammo virtually became unobtanium<\/em>. And anti-gun locales<\/a>, and restrictive policy, made it all but impossible to get a gun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn't seem like the H.B. 118 bill will see the light of day, but it would be a severe blow to 2A supporters in the Lone Star State. It would severely impact the ability to obtain a gun during a critical time of need. The legislative session begins Jan. 12, 2021. We encourage all gun-loving Texans to make their voice heard. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Private Firearms Sales Would Be Banned in Texas Under New Bill","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-private-firearms-sales-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/12\/09\/texas-private-firearms-sales-ban\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11122,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-08-20 13:27:12","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-20 17:27:12","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/XGhRGTKSeiA\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A concerned citizen in Texas intervened it what might have proven to be a terrible incident in Weslaco on Aug. 18. The man stopped and talked to a suspect allegedly carrying an AK-47 rifle<\/a> into a Walmart. That interaction might have delayed the suspect long enough, until police arrived on the scene. In the end, police shot and killed the gunman, later identified as 27-year-old Marco Antonio Sigala Jr. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Police Forced to Shoot Marco Antonio Sigala Jr.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was pulling up and I seen a gentleman, young man approximately 25, mid-to-late twenties, carrying an AK-47 into the store,\u201d witness John Allen told nbc4i.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala seemed distraught, visibly upset over the interaction, according to Allen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe was very upset that I stopped him, and he was wanting to know who I was, those kinds of things. I said I was just a soldier, and I\u2019m concerned citizen and you\u2019re not shooting anybody in this store today,\u201d Allen said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala then allegedly entered the store and engaged in a confrontation with a customer. Reports state he also pointed a gun at that customer. He then made his way toward the back of the store, according to nbc4i.com. Police then arrived on scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey gave him orders to throw the gun. He threw the gun on the ground. He refused to show his hands. At some point, he produced a handgun. Officers attempted to resolve the situation through the use of \u2018less than lethal.\u2019 The suspect fired at officers and the officers returned fire,\u201d Police Chief Joel Rivera told nbc4i.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a press conference, police described Sigala as disturbed. The actions by Allen delayed the gunman and that intervention likely saved lives. Meanwhile, Sigala died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, according to nbc4i.com. Police reported no other injuries from the incident. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Concerned Citizen Delays Gunman Armed With AK-47","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-24 22:03:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-25 02:03:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/08\/20\/texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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The Texas Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The incident occurred on Jan. 9, 2021, in Albany, Texas. Less than one minute after take off, the engine quits. The pilot acts quickly, re-diverting the helicopter and turning it into a field where it crash lands. The helicopter takes a beating, but nobody is injured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All three men remain incredibly calm during the entire experience. When we first watched the video, we thought the pilot did a nice job. However, we're not pilots. But the people at Plane and Pilot<\/em> had the same thoughts we did. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The pilot immediately initiates autorotation procedures. Faced straight ahead with a road atop a daunting berm, the pilot opts, instead, for a left turn to a landing spot on flat terrain surrounded by brush and scrub trees. The landing is successful in that all aboard walked away uninjured. The helicopter was not as fortunate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Unavoidably, one of the main rotors strikes a small tree, subsequently hitting the tail boom and severing it from the fuselage. There is no fire.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another commenter on the video, who claims he's a flight instructor, says: \"That was an OUTSTANDING job of auto-rotation. As I watching I was thinking what I would do. I did not like the highway because it had a bank that would surely be more destructive at impact. Then he also turned left to avoid the road. Notice at the last seconds he had the conscious of mind to make a slight correction to avoid the tree. Outstanding!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After calmly asking if everyone is OK, the pilot shuts down the helicopter and the three men jump out and clear their rifles. One of the hunters looks at the pilot and sends him some praise with, \"You're one hell of a f*cking pilot.\" We agree. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Pilot Saves the Day During Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash in Texas","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/03\/09\/hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10206,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2021-02-11 13:32:41","post_date_gmt":"2021-02-11 18:32:41","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EcGMbbiIl6w\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A Texas mom tackled a suspected peeper, the man she says she caught looking through her daughter's window recently. The suspect promptly evaded two officers. But Phyllis Pena laid a nice hit on the perp, bringing him down until police were able to make the arrest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Mom Tackles Peeping Tom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"I figured at least I could do, if I got him down, tripped him up, whatever, then they would have the chance to get caught up,\" Phyllis Pena told KPRC Houston<\/a>. \"First instinct was just to make sure he didn't go any further.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With her daughter looking on, footage<\/a> shows Pena take matters into her own hand. She rushes in without hesitation, risking personal injury. And police gushed about her selflessness in helping apprehend the suspect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not very often that we have somebody that actually steps in, puts themself in harm\u2019s way to assist in apprehending somebody,\u201d Sgt. Roy Welch told KPRC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pena's actions proved heroic. But her courage to act came from a place typically reserved for parents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy kids are my life and just making sure I protect them,\u201d Pena said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Zane Hawkins, now faces charges of possession of a controlled substance, along with evading and resisting arrest, reported KPRC. Police said even more charges could come later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the end, officers heaped much praise on Pena. One officer even said, jokingly, she looked like she enough game for the NFL. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe cop fist-bumped me and he was like, \u2018Hey, so I heard the Texans are looking for a new linebacker,\u2019\u201d Pena said, according to KPRC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We're guessing the Texans coaches would prefer to see her get that head across the bow, as they say. But everyone will no doubt be impressed with the fight, and the takedown, from this Texas mom. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Mom Lays Out Alleged Peeper With Bone-Crushing Tackle","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-mom-tackles-peeper","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/02\/11\/texas-mom-tackles-peeper\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10552,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-12-09 13:30:39","post_date_gmt":"2020-12-09 18:30:39","post_content":"\n

A storm of gun control bills blew into Texas in November, with pre-filing ushering in a record number of anti-gun legislation. Among the fray, one bill would even ban private firearms sales among Texas citizens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Bill Would Ban Private Firearms Sales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Texas State Rep. Lina Ortega (D) filed 16 of those bills. Among them, H.B. 118 would require background checks on all private firearms sales. Not even federal law requires such restrictions on privates sales and purchases. Doesn't sound very Texan, to say the least. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Though I filed several bills today, all of which are important to House District 77, I would like to highlight some priority bills in the subject areas of healthcare and gun safety,\" Ortega said in a press release<\/a> Nov. 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas currently doesn't require background checks when private sellers transfer a gun to another person. Federal law does require federally licensed firearm dealers to run a background check on all transfers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Requiring background checks for all firearm sales and transfers is an important step towards preventing firearms from being transferred to those who should not possess them,\" Ortega said. \"Closing this loophole will make Texans safer from gun violence and save lives.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the coronavirus pandemic<\/a>, policing challenges<\/a> and social unrest of 2020 taught us private sales remain vitally important to the Second Amendment. A run on guns and ammunition<\/a> made buying from stores difficult. Further, 9mm and .223 ammo virtually became unobtanium<\/em>. And anti-gun locales<\/a>, and restrictive policy, made it all but impossible to get a gun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn't seem like the H.B. 118 bill will see the light of day, but it would be a severe blow to 2A supporters in the Lone Star State. It would severely impact the ability to obtain a gun during a critical time of need. The legislative session begins Jan. 12, 2021. We encourage all gun-loving Texans to make their voice heard. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Private Firearms Sales Would Be Banned in Texas Under New Bill","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-private-firearms-sales-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/12\/09\/texas-private-firearms-sales-ban\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11122,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-08-20 13:27:12","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-20 17:27:12","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/XGhRGTKSeiA\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A concerned citizen in Texas intervened it what might have proven to be a terrible incident in Weslaco on Aug. 18. The man stopped and talked to a suspect allegedly carrying an AK-47 rifle<\/a> into a Walmart. That interaction might have delayed the suspect long enough, until police arrived on the scene. In the end, police shot and killed the gunman, later identified as 27-year-old Marco Antonio Sigala Jr. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Police Forced to Shoot Marco Antonio Sigala Jr.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was pulling up and I seen a gentleman, young man approximately 25, mid-to-late twenties, carrying an AK-47 into the store,\u201d witness John Allen told nbc4i.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala seemed distraught, visibly upset over the interaction, according to Allen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe was very upset that I stopped him, and he was wanting to know who I was, those kinds of things. I said I was just a soldier, and I\u2019m concerned citizen and you\u2019re not shooting anybody in this store today,\u201d Allen said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala then allegedly entered the store and engaged in a confrontation with a customer. Reports state he also pointed a gun at that customer. He then made his way toward the back of the store, according to nbc4i.com. Police then arrived on scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey gave him orders to throw the gun. He threw the gun on the ground. He refused to show his hands. At some point, he produced a handgun. Officers attempted to resolve the situation through the use of \u2018less than lethal.\u2019 The suspect fired at officers and the officers returned fire,\u201d Police Chief Joel Rivera told nbc4i.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a press conference, police described Sigala as disturbed. The actions by Allen delayed the gunman and that intervention likely saved lives. Meanwhile, Sigala died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, according to nbc4i.com. Police reported no other injuries from the incident. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Concerned Citizen Delays Gunman Armed With AK-47","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-24 22:03:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-25 02:03:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/08\/20\/texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Hog hunting<\/a> in Texas is incredibly fun. And doing it from the sky is a serious thrill. If you haven't done it, take a trip. A recent video, however, paints a different picture of the \"fun\" we're talking about. After the engine of a helicopter quits on a Texas hog hunt, the pilot makes some quick maneuvers to avoid what could've been a disastrous crash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Texas Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The incident occurred on Jan. 9, 2021, in Albany, Texas. Less than one minute after take off, the engine quits. The pilot acts quickly, re-diverting the helicopter and turning it into a field where it crash lands. The helicopter takes a beating, but nobody is injured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All three men remain incredibly calm during the entire experience. When we first watched the video, we thought the pilot did a nice job. However, we're not pilots. But the people at Plane and Pilot<\/em> had the same thoughts we did. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The pilot immediately initiates autorotation procedures. Faced straight ahead with a road atop a daunting berm, the pilot opts, instead, for a left turn to a landing spot on flat terrain surrounded by brush and scrub trees. The landing is successful in that all aboard walked away uninjured. The helicopter was not as fortunate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Unavoidably, one of the main rotors strikes a small tree, subsequently hitting the tail boom and severing it from the fuselage. There is no fire.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another commenter on the video, who claims he's a flight instructor, says: \"That was an OUTSTANDING job of auto-rotation. As I watching I was thinking what I would do. I did not like the highway because it had a bank that would surely be more destructive at impact. Then he also turned left to avoid the road. Notice at the last seconds he had the conscious of mind to make a slight correction to avoid the tree. Outstanding!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After calmly asking if everyone is OK, the pilot shuts down the helicopter and the three men jump out and clear their rifles. One of the hunters looks at the pilot and sends him some praise with, \"You're one hell of a f*cking pilot.\" We agree. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Pilot Saves the Day During Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash in Texas","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/03\/09\/hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10206,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2021-02-11 13:32:41","post_date_gmt":"2021-02-11 18:32:41","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EcGMbbiIl6w\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A Texas mom tackled a suspected peeper, the man she says she caught looking through her daughter's window recently. The suspect promptly evaded two officers. But Phyllis Pena laid a nice hit on the perp, bringing him down until police were able to make the arrest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Mom Tackles Peeping Tom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"I figured at least I could do, if I got him down, tripped him up, whatever, then they would have the chance to get caught up,\" Phyllis Pena told KPRC Houston<\/a>. \"First instinct was just to make sure he didn't go any further.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With her daughter looking on, footage<\/a> shows Pena take matters into her own hand. She rushes in without hesitation, risking personal injury. And police gushed about her selflessness in helping apprehend the suspect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not very often that we have somebody that actually steps in, puts themself in harm\u2019s way to assist in apprehending somebody,\u201d Sgt. Roy Welch told KPRC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pena's actions proved heroic. But her courage to act came from a place typically reserved for parents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy kids are my life and just making sure I protect them,\u201d Pena said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Zane Hawkins, now faces charges of possession of a controlled substance, along with evading and resisting arrest, reported KPRC. Police said even more charges could come later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the end, officers heaped much praise on Pena. One officer even said, jokingly, she looked like she enough game for the NFL. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe cop fist-bumped me and he was like, \u2018Hey, so I heard the Texans are looking for a new linebacker,\u2019\u201d Pena said, according to KPRC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We're guessing the Texans coaches would prefer to see her get that head across the bow, as they say. But everyone will no doubt be impressed with the fight, and the takedown, from this Texas mom. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Mom Lays Out Alleged Peeper With Bone-Crushing Tackle","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-mom-tackles-peeper","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/02\/11\/texas-mom-tackles-peeper\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10552,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-12-09 13:30:39","post_date_gmt":"2020-12-09 18:30:39","post_content":"\n

A storm of gun control bills blew into Texas in November, with pre-filing ushering in a record number of anti-gun legislation. Among the fray, one bill would even ban private firearms sales among Texas citizens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Bill Would Ban Private Firearms Sales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Texas State Rep. Lina Ortega (D) filed 16 of those bills. Among them, H.B. 118 would require background checks on all private firearms sales. Not even federal law requires such restrictions on privates sales and purchases. Doesn't sound very Texan, to say the least. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Though I filed several bills today, all of which are important to House District 77, I would like to highlight some priority bills in the subject areas of healthcare and gun safety,\" Ortega said in a press release<\/a> Nov. 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas currently doesn't require background checks when private sellers transfer a gun to another person. Federal law does require federally licensed firearm dealers to run a background check on all transfers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Requiring background checks for all firearm sales and transfers is an important step towards preventing firearms from being transferred to those who should not possess them,\" Ortega said. \"Closing this loophole will make Texans safer from gun violence and save lives.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the coronavirus pandemic<\/a>, policing challenges<\/a> and social unrest of 2020 taught us private sales remain vitally important to the Second Amendment. A run on guns and ammunition<\/a> made buying from stores difficult. Further, 9mm and .223 ammo virtually became unobtanium<\/em>. And anti-gun locales<\/a>, and restrictive policy, made it all but impossible to get a gun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn't seem like the H.B. 118 bill will see the light of day, but it would be a severe blow to 2A supporters in the Lone Star State. It would severely impact the ability to obtain a gun during a critical time of need. The legislative session begins Jan. 12, 2021. We encourage all gun-loving Texans to make their voice heard. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Private Firearms Sales Would Be Banned in Texas Under New Bill","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-private-firearms-sales-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/12\/09\/texas-private-firearms-sales-ban\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11122,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-08-20 13:27:12","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-20 17:27:12","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/XGhRGTKSeiA\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A concerned citizen in Texas intervened it what might have proven to be a terrible incident in Weslaco on Aug. 18. The man stopped and talked to a suspect allegedly carrying an AK-47 rifle<\/a> into a Walmart. That interaction might have delayed the suspect long enough, until police arrived on the scene. In the end, police shot and killed the gunman, later identified as 27-year-old Marco Antonio Sigala Jr. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Police Forced to Shoot Marco Antonio Sigala Jr.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was pulling up and I seen a gentleman, young man approximately 25, mid-to-late twenties, carrying an AK-47 into the store,\u201d witness John Allen told nbc4i.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala seemed distraught, visibly upset over the interaction, according to Allen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe was very upset that I stopped him, and he was wanting to know who I was, those kinds of things. I said I was just a soldier, and I\u2019m concerned citizen and you\u2019re not shooting anybody in this store today,\u201d Allen said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala then allegedly entered the store and engaged in a confrontation with a customer. Reports state he also pointed a gun at that customer. He then made his way toward the back of the store, according to nbc4i.com. Police then arrived on scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey gave him orders to throw the gun. He threw the gun on the ground. He refused to show his hands. At some point, he produced a handgun. Officers attempted to resolve the situation through the use of \u2018less than lethal.\u2019 The suspect fired at officers and the officers returned fire,\u201d Police Chief Joel Rivera told nbc4i.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a press conference, police described Sigala as disturbed. The actions by Allen delayed the gunman and that intervention likely saved lives. Meanwhile, Sigala died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, according to nbc4i.com. Police reported no other injuries from the incident. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Concerned Citizen Delays Gunman Armed With AK-47","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-24 22:03:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-25 02:03:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/08\/20\/texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uYBf3XPwvaU\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hog hunting<\/a> in Texas is incredibly fun. And doing it from the sky is a serious thrill. If you haven't done it, take a trip. A recent video, however, paints a different picture of the \"fun\" we're talking about. After the engine of a helicopter quits on a Texas hog hunt, the pilot makes some quick maneuvers to avoid what could've been a disastrous crash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Texas Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The incident occurred on Jan. 9, 2021, in Albany, Texas. Less than one minute after take off, the engine quits. The pilot acts quickly, re-diverting the helicopter and turning it into a field where it crash lands. The helicopter takes a beating, but nobody is injured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All three men remain incredibly calm during the entire experience. When we first watched the video, we thought the pilot did a nice job. However, we're not pilots. But the people at Plane and Pilot<\/em> had the same thoughts we did. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The pilot immediately initiates autorotation procedures. Faced straight ahead with a road atop a daunting berm, the pilot opts, instead, for a left turn to a landing spot on flat terrain surrounded by brush and scrub trees. The landing is successful in that all aboard walked away uninjured. The helicopter was not as fortunate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Unavoidably, one of the main rotors strikes a small tree, subsequently hitting the tail boom and severing it from the fuselage. There is no fire.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another commenter on the video, who claims he's a flight instructor, says: \"That was an OUTSTANDING job of auto-rotation. As I watching I was thinking what I would do. I did not like the highway because it had a bank that would surely be more destructive at impact. Then he also turned left to avoid the road. Notice at the last seconds he had the conscious of mind to make a slight correction to avoid the tree. Outstanding!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After calmly asking if everyone is OK, the pilot shuts down the helicopter and the three men jump out and clear their rifles. One of the hunters looks at the pilot and sends him some praise with, \"You're one hell of a f*cking pilot.\" We agree. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Pilot Saves the Day During Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash in Texas","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/03\/09\/hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10206,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2021-02-11 13:32:41","post_date_gmt":"2021-02-11 18:32:41","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EcGMbbiIl6w\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A Texas mom tackled a suspected peeper, the man she says she caught looking through her daughter's window recently. The suspect promptly evaded two officers. But Phyllis Pena laid a nice hit on the perp, bringing him down until police were able to make the arrest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Mom Tackles Peeping Tom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"I figured at least I could do, if I got him down, tripped him up, whatever, then they would have the chance to get caught up,\" Phyllis Pena told KPRC Houston<\/a>. \"First instinct was just to make sure he didn't go any further.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With her daughter looking on, footage<\/a> shows Pena take matters into her own hand. She rushes in without hesitation, risking personal injury. And police gushed about her selflessness in helping apprehend the suspect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not very often that we have somebody that actually steps in, puts themself in harm\u2019s way to assist in apprehending somebody,\u201d Sgt. Roy Welch told KPRC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pena's actions proved heroic. But her courage to act came from a place typically reserved for parents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy kids are my life and just making sure I protect them,\u201d Pena said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Zane Hawkins, now faces charges of possession of a controlled substance, along with evading and resisting arrest, reported KPRC. Police said even more charges could come later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the end, officers heaped much praise on Pena. One officer even said, jokingly, she looked like she enough game for the NFL. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe cop fist-bumped me and he was like, \u2018Hey, so I heard the Texans are looking for a new linebacker,\u2019\u201d Pena said, according to KPRC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We're guessing the Texans coaches would prefer to see her get that head across the bow, as they say. But everyone will no doubt be impressed with the fight, and the takedown, from this Texas mom. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Mom Lays Out Alleged Peeper With Bone-Crushing Tackle","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-mom-tackles-peeper","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/02\/11\/texas-mom-tackles-peeper\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10552,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-12-09 13:30:39","post_date_gmt":"2020-12-09 18:30:39","post_content":"\n

A storm of gun control bills blew into Texas in November, with pre-filing ushering in a record number of anti-gun legislation. Among the fray, one bill would even ban private firearms sales among Texas citizens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Bill Would Ban Private Firearms Sales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Texas State Rep. Lina Ortega (D) filed 16 of those bills. Among them, H.B. 118 would require background checks on all private firearms sales. Not even federal law requires such restrictions on privates sales and purchases. Doesn't sound very Texan, to say the least. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Though I filed several bills today, all of which are important to House District 77, I would like to highlight some priority bills in the subject areas of healthcare and gun safety,\" Ortega said in a press release<\/a> Nov. 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas currently doesn't require background checks when private sellers transfer a gun to another person. Federal law does require federally licensed firearm dealers to run a background check on all transfers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Requiring background checks for all firearm sales and transfers is an important step towards preventing firearms from being transferred to those who should not possess them,\" Ortega said. \"Closing this loophole will make Texans safer from gun violence and save lives.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the coronavirus pandemic<\/a>, policing challenges<\/a> and social unrest of 2020 taught us private sales remain vitally important to the Second Amendment. A run on guns and ammunition<\/a> made buying from stores difficult. Further, 9mm and .223 ammo virtually became unobtanium<\/em>. And anti-gun locales<\/a>, and restrictive policy, made it all but impossible to get a gun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn't seem like the H.B. 118 bill will see the light of day, but it would be a severe blow to 2A supporters in the Lone Star State. It would severely impact the ability to obtain a gun during a critical time of need. The legislative session begins Jan. 12, 2021. We encourage all gun-loving Texans to make their voice heard. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Private Firearms Sales Would Be Banned in Texas Under New Bill","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-private-firearms-sales-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/12\/09\/texas-private-firearms-sales-ban\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11122,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-08-20 13:27:12","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-20 17:27:12","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/XGhRGTKSeiA\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A concerned citizen in Texas intervened it what might have proven to be a terrible incident in Weslaco on Aug. 18. The man stopped and talked to a suspect allegedly carrying an AK-47 rifle<\/a> into a Walmart. That interaction might have delayed the suspect long enough, until police arrived on the scene. In the end, police shot and killed the gunman, later identified as 27-year-old Marco Antonio Sigala Jr. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Police Forced to Shoot Marco Antonio Sigala Jr.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was pulling up and I seen a gentleman, young man approximately 25, mid-to-late twenties, carrying an AK-47 into the store,\u201d witness John Allen told nbc4i.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala seemed distraught, visibly upset over the interaction, according to Allen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe was very upset that I stopped him, and he was wanting to know who I was, those kinds of things. I said I was just a soldier, and I\u2019m concerned citizen and you\u2019re not shooting anybody in this store today,\u201d Allen said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala then allegedly entered the store and engaged in a confrontation with a customer. Reports state he also pointed a gun at that customer. He then made his way toward the back of the store, according to nbc4i.com. Police then arrived on scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey gave him orders to throw the gun. He threw the gun on the ground. He refused to show his hands. At some point, he produced a handgun. Officers attempted to resolve the situation through the use of \u2018less than lethal.\u2019 The suspect fired at officers and the officers returned fire,\u201d Police Chief Joel Rivera told nbc4i.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a press conference, police described Sigala as disturbed. The actions by Allen delayed the gunman and that intervention likely saved lives. Meanwhile, Sigala died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, according to nbc4i.com. Police reported no other injuries from the incident. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Concerned Citizen Delays Gunman Armed With AK-47","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-24 22:03:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-25 02:03:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/08\/20\/texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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The official handgun distinction puts the famous Colt pistol in an extremely select class. Designed for hard use by the Texas Rangers, it deserves a special place of distinction. Better still, consumers can get a modern version of the famous pistol for a reasonable price. The Cimarron 1847 Colt Walker retails for $495.39. <\/p>\n","post_title":"1847 Colt Walker Named the 'Official' Handgun of Texas","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"1847-colt-walker-texas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/06\/15\/1847-colt-walker-texas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2090,"post_author":"850","post_date":"2021-03-09 06:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-03-09 11:00:00","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uYBf3XPwvaU\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hog hunting<\/a> in Texas is incredibly fun. And doing it from the sky is a serious thrill. If you haven't done it, take a trip. A recent video, however, paints a different picture of the \"fun\" we're talking about. After the engine of a helicopter quits on a Texas hog hunt, the pilot makes some quick maneuvers to avoid what could've been a disastrous crash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Texas Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The incident occurred on Jan. 9, 2021, in Albany, Texas. Less than one minute after take off, the engine quits. The pilot acts quickly, re-diverting the helicopter and turning it into a field where it crash lands. The helicopter takes a beating, but nobody is injured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All three men remain incredibly calm during the entire experience. When we first watched the video, we thought the pilot did a nice job. However, we're not pilots. But the people at Plane and Pilot<\/em> had the same thoughts we did. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The pilot immediately initiates autorotation procedures. Faced straight ahead with a road atop a daunting berm, the pilot opts, instead, for a left turn to a landing spot on flat terrain surrounded by brush and scrub trees. The landing is successful in that all aboard walked away uninjured. The helicopter was not as fortunate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Unavoidably, one of the main rotors strikes a small tree, subsequently hitting the tail boom and severing it from the fuselage. There is no fire.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another commenter on the video, who claims he's a flight instructor, says: \"That was an OUTSTANDING job of auto-rotation. As I watching I was thinking what I would do. I did not like the highway because it had a bank that would surely be more destructive at impact. Then he also turned left to avoid the road. Notice at the last seconds he had the conscious of mind to make a slight correction to avoid the tree. Outstanding!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After calmly asking if everyone is OK, the pilot shuts down the helicopter and the three men jump out and clear their rifles. One of the hunters looks at the pilot and sends him some praise with, \"You're one hell of a f*cking pilot.\" We agree. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Pilot Saves the Day During Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash in Texas","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/03\/09\/hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10206,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2021-02-11 13:32:41","post_date_gmt":"2021-02-11 18:32:41","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EcGMbbiIl6w\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A Texas mom tackled a suspected peeper, the man she says she caught looking through her daughter's window recently. The suspect promptly evaded two officers. But Phyllis Pena laid a nice hit on the perp, bringing him down until police were able to make the arrest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Mom Tackles Peeping Tom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"I figured at least I could do, if I got him down, tripped him up, whatever, then they would have the chance to get caught up,\" Phyllis Pena told KPRC Houston<\/a>. \"First instinct was just to make sure he didn't go any further.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With her daughter looking on, footage<\/a> shows Pena take matters into her own hand. She rushes in without hesitation, risking personal injury. And police gushed about her selflessness in helping apprehend the suspect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not very often that we have somebody that actually steps in, puts themself in harm\u2019s way to assist in apprehending somebody,\u201d Sgt. Roy Welch told KPRC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pena's actions proved heroic. But her courage to act came from a place typically reserved for parents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy kids are my life and just making sure I protect them,\u201d Pena said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Zane Hawkins, now faces charges of possession of a controlled substance, along with evading and resisting arrest, reported KPRC. Police said even more charges could come later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the end, officers heaped much praise on Pena. One officer even said, jokingly, she looked like she enough game for the NFL. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe cop fist-bumped me and he was like, \u2018Hey, so I heard the Texans are looking for a new linebacker,\u2019\u201d Pena said, according to KPRC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We're guessing the Texans coaches would prefer to see her get that head across the bow, as they say. But everyone will no doubt be impressed with the fight, and the takedown, from this Texas mom. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Mom Lays Out Alleged Peeper With Bone-Crushing Tackle","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-mom-tackles-peeper","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/02\/11\/texas-mom-tackles-peeper\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10552,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-12-09 13:30:39","post_date_gmt":"2020-12-09 18:30:39","post_content":"\n

A storm of gun control bills blew into Texas in November, with pre-filing ushering in a record number of anti-gun legislation. Among the fray, one bill would even ban private firearms sales among Texas citizens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Bill Would Ban Private Firearms Sales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Texas State Rep. Lina Ortega (D) filed 16 of those bills. Among them, H.B. 118 would require background checks on all private firearms sales. Not even federal law requires such restrictions on privates sales and purchases. Doesn't sound very Texan, to say the least. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Though I filed several bills today, all of which are important to House District 77, I would like to highlight some priority bills in the subject areas of healthcare and gun safety,\" Ortega said in a press release<\/a> Nov. 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas currently doesn't require background checks when private sellers transfer a gun to another person. Federal law does require federally licensed firearm dealers to run a background check on all transfers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Requiring background checks for all firearm sales and transfers is an important step towards preventing firearms from being transferred to those who should not possess them,\" Ortega said. \"Closing this loophole will make Texans safer from gun violence and save lives.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the coronavirus pandemic<\/a>, policing challenges<\/a> and social unrest of 2020 taught us private sales remain vitally important to the Second Amendment. A run on guns and ammunition<\/a> made buying from stores difficult. Further, 9mm and .223 ammo virtually became unobtanium<\/em>. And anti-gun locales<\/a>, and restrictive policy, made it all but impossible to get a gun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn't seem like the H.B. 118 bill will see the light of day, but it would be a severe blow to 2A supporters in the Lone Star State. It would severely impact the ability to obtain a gun during a critical time of need. The legislative session begins Jan. 12, 2021. We encourage all gun-loving Texans to make their voice heard. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Private Firearms Sales Would Be Banned in Texas Under New Bill","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-private-firearms-sales-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/12\/09\/texas-private-firearms-sales-ban\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11122,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-08-20 13:27:12","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-20 17:27:12","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/XGhRGTKSeiA\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A concerned citizen in Texas intervened it what might have proven to be a terrible incident in Weslaco on Aug. 18. The man stopped and talked to a suspect allegedly carrying an AK-47 rifle<\/a> into a Walmart. That interaction might have delayed the suspect long enough, until police arrived on the scene. In the end, police shot and killed the gunman, later identified as 27-year-old Marco Antonio Sigala Jr. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Police Forced to Shoot Marco Antonio Sigala Jr.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was pulling up and I seen a gentleman, young man approximately 25, mid-to-late twenties, carrying an AK-47 into the store,\u201d witness John Allen told nbc4i.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala seemed distraught, visibly upset over the interaction, according to Allen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe was very upset that I stopped him, and he was wanting to know who I was, those kinds of things. I said I was just a soldier, and I\u2019m concerned citizen and you\u2019re not shooting anybody in this store today,\u201d Allen said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala then allegedly entered the store and engaged in a confrontation with a customer. Reports state he also pointed a gun at that customer. He then made his way toward the back of the store, according to nbc4i.com. Police then arrived on scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey gave him orders to throw the gun. He threw the gun on the ground. He refused to show his hands. At some point, he produced a handgun. Officers attempted to resolve the situation through the use of \u2018less than lethal.\u2019 The suspect fired at officers and the officers returned fire,\u201d Police Chief Joel Rivera told nbc4i.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a press conference, police described Sigala as disturbed. The actions by Allen delayed the gunman and that intervention likely saved lives. Meanwhile, Sigala died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, according to nbc4i.com. Police reported no other injuries from the incident. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Concerned Citizen Delays Gunman Armed With AK-47","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-24 22:03:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-25 02:03:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/08\/20\/texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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\u201cMy bloodline runs deep in the State of Texas,\u201d Mike Harvey, founder and CEO of Cimarron Firearms, said. \u201cIf there ever was a handgun that spoke Texan, it\u2019s the 1847 Walker. Our replica honors the men who secured Texas and made it what it is today. The Texas Rangers helped define the character of Texas. Their legendary leadership set them apart from any other lawmakers in the country and they were and still are highly respected. Their handgun of choice was the 1847 Colt Walker.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The official handgun distinction puts the famous Colt pistol in an extremely select class. Designed for hard use by the Texas Rangers, it deserves a special place of distinction. Better still, consumers can get a modern version of the famous pistol for a reasonable price. The Cimarron 1847 Colt Walker retails for $495.39. <\/p>\n","post_title":"1847 Colt Walker Named the 'Official' Handgun of Texas","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"1847-colt-walker-texas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/06\/15\/1847-colt-walker-texas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2090,"post_author":"850","post_date":"2021-03-09 06:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-03-09 11:00:00","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uYBf3XPwvaU\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hog hunting<\/a> in Texas is incredibly fun. And doing it from the sky is a serious thrill. If you haven't done it, take a trip. A recent video, however, paints a different picture of the \"fun\" we're talking about. After the engine of a helicopter quits on a Texas hog hunt, the pilot makes some quick maneuvers to avoid what could've been a disastrous crash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Texas Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The incident occurred on Jan. 9, 2021, in Albany, Texas. Less than one minute after take off, the engine quits. The pilot acts quickly, re-diverting the helicopter and turning it into a field where it crash lands. The helicopter takes a beating, but nobody is injured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All three men remain incredibly calm during the entire experience. When we first watched the video, we thought the pilot did a nice job. However, we're not pilots. But the people at Plane and Pilot<\/em> had the same thoughts we did. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The pilot immediately initiates autorotation procedures. Faced straight ahead with a road atop a daunting berm, the pilot opts, instead, for a left turn to a landing spot on flat terrain surrounded by brush and scrub trees. The landing is successful in that all aboard walked away uninjured. The helicopter was not as fortunate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Unavoidably, one of the main rotors strikes a small tree, subsequently hitting the tail boom and severing it from the fuselage. There is no fire.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another commenter on the video, who claims he's a flight instructor, says: \"That was an OUTSTANDING job of auto-rotation. As I watching I was thinking what I would do. I did not like the highway because it had a bank that would surely be more destructive at impact. Then he also turned left to avoid the road. Notice at the last seconds he had the conscious of mind to make a slight correction to avoid the tree. Outstanding!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After calmly asking if everyone is OK, the pilot shuts down the helicopter and the three men jump out and clear their rifles. One of the hunters looks at the pilot and sends him some praise with, \"You're one hell of a f*cking pilot.\" We agree. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Pilot Saves the Day During Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash in Texas","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/03\/09\/hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10206,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2021-02-11 13:32:41","post_date_gmt":"2021-02-11 18:32:41","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EcGMbbiIl6w\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A Texas mom tackled a suspected peeper, the man she says she caught looking through her daughter's window recently. The suspect promptly evaded two officers. But Phyllis Pena laid a nice hit on the perp, bringing him down until police were able to make the arrest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Mom Tackles Peeping Tom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"I figured at least I could do, if I got him down, tripped him up, whatever, then they would have the chance to get caught up,\" Phyllis Pena told KPRC Houston<\/a>. \"First instinct was just to make sure he didn't go any further.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With her daughter looking on, footage<\/a> shows Pena take matters into her own hand. She rushes in without hesitation, risking personal injury. And police gushed about her selflessness in helping apprehend the suspect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not very often that we have somebody that actually steps in, puts themself in harm\u2019s way to assist in apprehending somebody,\u201d Sgt. Roy Welch told KPRC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pena's actions proved heroic. But her courage to act came from a place typically reserved for parents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy kids are my life and just making sure I protect them,\u201d Pena said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Zane Hawkins, now faces charges of possession of a controlled substance, along with evading and resisting arrest, reported KPRC. Police said even more charges could come later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the end, officers heaped much praise on Pena. One officer even said, jokingly, she looked like she enough game for the NFL. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe cop fist-bumped me and he was like, \u2018Hey, so I heard the Texans are looking for a new linebacker,\u2019\u201d Pena said, according to KPRC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We're guessing the Texans coaches would prefer to see her get that head across the bow, as they say. But everyone will no doubt be impressed with the fight, and the takedown, from this Texas mom. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Mom Lays Out Alleged Peeper With Bone-Crushing Tackle","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-mom-tackles-peeper","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/02\/11\/texas-mom-tackles-peeper\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10552,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-12-09 13:30:39","post_date_gmt":"2020-12-09 18:30:39","post_content":"\n

A storm of gun control bills blew into Texas in November, with pre-filing ushering in a record number of anti-gun legislation. Among the fray, one bill would even ban private firearms sales among Texas citizens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Bill Would Ban Private Firearms Sales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Texas State Rep. Lina Ortega (D) filed 16 of those bills. Among them, H.B. 118 would require background checks on all private firearms sales. Not even federal law requires such restrictions on privates sales and purchases. Doesn't sound very Texan, to say the least. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Though I filed several bills today, all of which are important to House District 77, I would like to highlight some priority bills in the subject areas of healthcare and gun safety,\" Ortega said in a press release<\/a> Nov. 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas currently doesn't require background checks when private sellers transfer a gun to another person. Federal law does require federally licensed firearm dealers to run a background check on all transfers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Requiring background checks for all firearm sales and transfers is an important step towards preventing firearms from being transferred to those who should not possess them,\" Ortega said. \"Closing this loophole will make Texans safer from gun violence and save lives.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the coronavirus pandemic<\/a>, policing challenges<\/a> and social unrest of 2020 taught us private sales remain vitally important to the Second Amendment. A run on guns and ammunition<\/a> made buying from stores difficult. Further, 9mm and .223 ammo virtually became unobtanium<\/em>. And anti-gun locales<\/a>, and restrictive policy, made it all but impossible to get a gun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn't seem like the H.B. 118 bill will see the light of day, but it would be a severe blow to 2A supporters in the Lone Star State. It would severely impact the ability to obtain a gun during a critical time of need. The legislative session begins Jan. 12, 2021. We encourage all gun-loving Texans to make their voice heard. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Private Firearms Sales Would Be Banned in Texas Under New Bill","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-private-firearms-sales-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/12\/09\/texas-private-firearms-sales-ban\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11122,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-08-20 13:27:12","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-20 17:27:12","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/XGhRGTKSeiA\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A concerned citizen in Texas intervened it what might have proven to be a terrible incident in Weslaco on Aug. 18. The man stopped and talked to a suspect allegedly carrying an AK-47 rifle<\/a> into a Walmart. That interaction might have delayed the suspect long enough, until police arrived on the scene. In the end, police shot and killed the gunman, later identified as 27-year-old Marco Antonio Sigala Jr. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Police Forced to Shoot Marco Antonio Sigala Jr.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was pulling up and I seen a gentleman, young man approximately 25, mid-to-late twenties, carrying an AK-47 into the store,\u201d witness John Allen told nbc4i.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala seemed distraught, visibly upset over the interaction, according to Allen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe was very upset that I stopped him, and he was wanting to know who I was, those kinds of things. I said I was just a soldier, and I\u2019m concerned citizen and you\u2019re not shooting anybody in this store today,\u201d Allen said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala then allegedly entered the store and engaged in a confrontation with a customer. Reports state he also pointed a gun at that customer. He then made his way toward the back of the store, according to nbc4i.com. Police then arrived on scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey gave him orders to throw the gun. He threw the gun on the ground. He refused to show his hands. At some point, he produced a handgun. Officers attempted to resolve the situation through the use of \u2018less than lethal.\u2019 The suspect fired at officers and the officers returned fire,\u201d Police Chief Joel Rivera told nbc4i.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a press conference, police described Sigala as disturbed. The actions by Allen delayed the gunman and that intervention likely saved lives. Meanwhile, Sigala died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, according to nbc4i.com. Police reported no other injuries from the incident. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Concerned Citizen Delays Gunman Armed With AK-47","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-24 22:03:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-25 02:03:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/08\/20\/texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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\"It has been said that God created man, but Samuel Colt made them equal. Firearms have long been the palladium of our constitutional liberties, which is precisely why I was honored to support this designation by the great state of Texas. Let this serve to not only recognize the contribution Mr. Colt made to Texas history, but also to highlight the important purpose of an armed citizenry,\" Biedermann said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy bloodline runs deep in the State of Texas,\u201d Mike Harvey, founder and CEO of Cimarron Firearms, said. \u201cIf there ever was a handgun that spoke Texan, it\u2019s the 1847 Walker. Our replica honors the men who secured Texas and made it what it is today. The Texas Rangers helped define the character of Texas. Their legendary leadership set them apart from any other lawmakers in the country and they were and still are highly respected. Their handgun of choice was the 1847 Colt Walker.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The official handgun distinction puts the famous Colt pistol in an extremely select class. Designed for hard use by the Texas Rangers, it deserves a special place of distinction. Better still, consumers can get a modern version of the famous pistol for a reasonable price. The Cimarron 1847 Colt Walker retails for $495.39. <\/p>\n","post_title":"1847 Colt Walker Named the 'Official' Handgun of Texas","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"1847-colt-walker-texas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/06\/15\/1847-colt-walker-texas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2090,"post_author":"850","post_date":"2021-03-09 06:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-03-09 11:00:00","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uYBf3XPwvaU\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hog hunting<\/a> in Texas is incredibly fun. And doing it from the sky is a serious thrill. If you haven't done it, take a trip. A recent video, however, paints a different picture of the \"fun\" we're talking about. After the engine of a helicopter quits on a Texas hog hunt, the pilot makes some quick maneuvers to avoid what could've been a disastrous crash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Texas Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The incident occurred on Jan. 9, 2021, in Albany, Texas. Less than one minute after take off, the engine quits. The pilot acts quickly, re-diverting the helicopter and turning it into a field where it crash lands. The helicopter takes a beating, but nobody is injured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All three men remain incredibly calm during the entire experience. When we first watched the video, we thought the pilot did a nice job. However, we're not pilots. But the people at Plane and Pilot<\/em> had the same thoughts we did. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The pilot immediately initiates autorotation procedures. Faced straight ahead with a road atop a daunting berm, the pilot opts, instead, for a left turn to a landing spot on flat terrain surrounded by brush and scrub trees. The landing is successful in that all aboard walked away uninjured. The helicopter was not as fortunate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Unavoidably, one of the main rotors strikes a small tree, subsequently hitting the tail boom and severing it from the fuselage. There is no fire.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another commenter on the video, who claims he's a flight instructor, says: \"That was an OUTSTANDING job of auto-rotation. As I watching I was thinking what I would do. I did not like the highway because it had a bank that would surely be more destructive at impact. Then he also turned left to avoid the road. Notice at the last seconds he had the conscious of mind to make a slight correction to avoid the tree. Outstanding!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After calmly asking if everyone is OK, the pilot shuts down the helicopter and the three men jump out and clear their rifles. One of the hunters looks at the pilot and sends him some praise with, \"You're one hell of a f*cking pilot.\" We agree. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Pilot Saves the Day During Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash in Texas","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/03\/09\/hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10206,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2021-02-11 13:32:41","post_date_gmt":"2021-02-11 18:32:41","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EcGMbbiIl6w\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A Texas mom tackled a suspected peeper, the man she says she caught looking through her daughter's window recently. The suspect promptly evaded two officers. But Phyllis Pena laid a nice hit on the perp, bringing him down until police were able to make the arrest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Mom Tackles Peeping Tom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"I figured at least I could do, if I got him down, tripped him up, whatever, then they would have the chance to get caught up,\" Phyllis Pena told KPRC Houston<\/a>. \"First instinct was just to make sure he didn't go any further.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With her daughter looking on, footage<\/a> shows Pena take matters into her own hand. She rushes in without hesitation, risking personal injury. And police gushed about her selflessness in helping apprehend the suspect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not very often that we have somebody that actually steps in, puts themself in harm\u2019s way to assist in apprehending somebody,\u201d Sgt. Roy Welch told KPRC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pena's actions proved heroic. But her courage to act came from a place typically reserved for parents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy kids are my life and just making sure I protect them,\u201d Pena said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Zane Hawkins, now faces charges of possession of a controlled substance, along with evading and resisting arrest, reported KPRC. Police said even more charges could come later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the end, officers heaped much praise on Pena. One officer even said, jokingly, she looked like she enough game for the NFL. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe cop fist-bumped me and he was like, \u2018Hey, so I heard the Texans are looking for a new linebacker,\u2019\u201d Pena said, according to KPRC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We're guessing the Texans coaches would prefer to see her get that head across the bow, as they say. But everyone will no doubt be impressed with the fight, and the takedown, from this Texas mom. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Mom Lays Out Alleged Peeper With Bone-Crushing Tackle","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-mom-tackles-peeper","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/02\/11\/texas-mom-tackles-peeper\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10552,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-12-09 13:30:39","post_date_gmt":"2020-12-09 18:30:39","post_content":"\n

A storm of gun control bills blew into Texas in November, with pre-filing ushering in a record number of anti-gun legislation. Among the fray, one bill would even ban private firearms sales among Texas citizens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Bill Would Ban Private Firearms Sales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Texas State Rep. Lina Ortega (D) filed 16 of those bills. Among them, H.B. 118 would require background checks on all private firearms sales. Not even federal law requires such restrictions on privates sales and purchases. Doesn't sound very Texan, to say the least. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Though I filed several bills today, all of which are important to House District 77, I would like to highlight some priority bills in the subject areas of healthcare and gun safety,\" Ortega said in a press release<\/a> Nov. 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas currently doesn't require background checks when private sellers transfer a gun to another person. Federal law does require federally licensed firearm dealers to run a background check on all transfers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Requiring background checks for all firearm sales and transfers is an important step towards preventing firearms from being transferred to those who should not possess them,\" Ortega said. \"Closing this loophole will make Texans safer from gun violence and save lives.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the coronavirus pandemic<\/a>, policing challenges<\/a> and social unrest of 2020 taught us private sales remain vitally important to the Second Amendment. A run on guns and ammunition<\/a> made buying from stores difficult. Further, 9mm and .223 ammo virtually became unobtanium<\/em>. And anti-gun locales<\/a>, and restrictive policy, made it all but impossible to get a gun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn't seem like the H.B. 118 bill will see the light of day, but it would be a severe blow to 2A supporters in the Lone Star State. It would severely impact the ability to obtain a gun during a critical time of need. The legislative session begins Jan. 12, 2021. We encourage all gun-loving Texans to make their voice heard. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Private Firearms Sales Would Be Banned in Texas Under New Bill","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-private-firearms-sales-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/12\/09\/texas-private-firearms-sales-ban\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11122,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-08-20 13:27:12","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-20 17:27:12","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/XGhRGTKSeiA\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A concerned citizen in Texas intervened it what might have proven to be a terrible incident in Weslaco on Aug. 18. The man stopped and talked to a suspect allegedly carrying an AK-47 rifle<\/a> into a Walmart. That interaction might have delayed the suspect long enough, until police arrived on the scene. In the end, police shot and killed the gunman, later identified as 27-year-old Marco Antonio Sigala Jr. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Police Forced to Shoot Marco Antonio Sigala Jr.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was pulling up and I seen a gentleman, young man approximately 25, mid-to-late twenties, carrying an AK-47 into the store,\u201d witness John Allen told nbc4i.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala seemed distraught, visibly upset over the interaction, according to Allen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe was very upset that I stopped him, and he was wanting to know who I was, those kinds of things. I said I was just a soldier, and I\u2019m concerned citizen and you\u2019re not shooting anybody in this store today,\u201d Allen said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala then allegedly entered the store and engaged in a confrontation with a customer. Reports state he also pointed a gun at that customer. He then made his way toward the back of the store, according to nbc4i.com. Police then arrived on scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey gave him orders to throw the gun. He threw the gun on the ground. He refused to show his hands. At some point, he produced a handgun. Officers attempted to resolve the situation through the use of \u2018less than lethal.\u2019 The suspect fired at officers and the officers returned fire,\u201d Police Chief Joel Rivera told nbc4i.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a press conference, police described Sigala as disturbed. The actions by Allen delayed the gunman and that intervention likely saved lives. Meanwhile, Sigala died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, according to nbc4i.com. Police reported no other injuries from the incident. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Concerned Citizen Delays Gunman Armed With AK-47","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-24 22:03:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-25 02:03:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/08\/20\/texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Texas Proud<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\"It has been said that God created man, but Samuel Colt made them equal. Firearms have long been the palladium of our constitutional liberties, which is precisely why I was honored to support this designation by the great state of Texas. Let this serve to not only recognize the contribution Mr. Colt made to Texas history, but also to highlight the important purpose of an armed citizenry,\" Biedermann said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy bloodline runs deep in the State of Texas,\u201d Mike Harvey, founder and CEO of Cimarron Firearms, said. \u201cIf there ever was a handgun that spoke Texan, it\u2019s the 1847 Walker. Our replica honors the men who secured Texas and made it what it is today. The Texas Rangers helped define the character of Texas. Their legendary leadership set them apart from any other lawmakers in the country and they were and still are highly respected. Their handgun of choice was the 1847 Colt Walker.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The official handgun distinction puts the famous Colt pistol in an extremely select class. Designed for hard use by the Texas Rangers, it deserves a special place of distinction. Better still, consumers can get a modern version of the famous pistol for a reasonable price. The Cimarron 1847 Colt Walker retails for $495.39. <\/p>\n","post_title":"1847 Colt Walker Named the 'Official' Handgun of Texas","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"1847-colt-walker-texas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/06\/15\/1847-colt-walker-texas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2090,"post_author":"850","post_date":"2021-03-09 06:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-03-09 11:00:00","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uYBf3XPwvaU\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hog hunting<\/a> in Texas is incredibly fun. And doing it from the sky is a serious thrill. If you haven't done it, take a trip. A recent video, however, paints a different picture of the \"fun\" we're talking about. After the engine of a helicopter quits on a Texas hog hunt, the pilot makes some quick maneuvers to avoid what could've been a disastrous crash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Texas Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The incident occurred on Jan. 9, 2021, in Albany, Texas. Less than one minute after take off, the engine quits. The pilot acts quickly, re-diverting the helicopter and turning it into a field where it crash lands. The helicopter takes a beating, but nobody is injured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All three men remain incredibly calm during the entire experience. When we first watched the video, we thought the pilot did a nice job. However, we're not pilots. But the people at Plane and Pilot<\/em> had the same thoughts we did. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The pilot immediately initiates autorotation procedures. Faced straight ahead with a road atop a daunting berm, the pilot opts, instead, for a left turn to a landing spot on flat terrain surrounded by brush and scrub trees. The landing is successful in that all aboard walked away uninjured. The helicopter was not as fortunate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Unavoidably, one of the main rotors strikes a small tree, subsequently hitting the tail boom and severing it from the fuselage. There is no fire.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another commenter on the video, who claims he's a flight instructor, says: \"That was an OUTSTANDING job of auto-rotation. As I watching I was thinking what I would do. I did not like the highway because it had a bank that would surely be more destructive at impact. Then he also turned left to avoid the road. Notice at the last seconds he had the conscious of mind to make a slight correction to avoid the tree. Outstanding!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After calmly asking if everyone is OK, the pilot shuts down the helicopter and the three men jump out and clear their rifles. One of the hunters looks at the pilot and sends him some praise with, \"You're one hell of a f*cking pilot.\" We agree. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Pilot Saves the Day During Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash in Texas","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/03\/09\/hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10206,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2021-02-11 13:32:41","post_date_gmt":"2021-02-11 18:32:41","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EcGMbbiIl6w\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A Texas mom tackled a suspected peeper, the man she says she caught looking through her daughter's window recently. The suspect promptly evaded two officers. But Phyllis Pena laid a nice hit on the perp, bringing him down until police were able to make the arrest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Mom Tackles Peeping Tom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"I figured at least I could do, if I got him down, tripped him up, whatever, then they would have the chance to get caught up,\" Phyllis Pena told KPRC Houston<\/a>. \"First instinct was just to make sure he didn't go any further.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With her daughter looking on, footage<\/a> shows Pena take matters into her own hand. She rushes in without hesitation, risking personal injury. And police gushed about her selflessness in helping apprehend the suspect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not very often that we have somebody that actually steps in, puts themself in harm\u2019s way to assist in apprehending somebody,\u201d Sgt. Roy Welch told KPRC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pena's actions proved heroic. But her courage to act came from a place typically reserved for parents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy kids are my life and just making sure I protect them,\u201d Pena said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Zane Hawkins, now faces charges of possession of a controlled substance, along with evading and resisting arrest, reported KPRC. Police said even more charges could come later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the end, officers heaped much praise on Pena. One officer even said, jokingly, she looked like she enough game for the NFL. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe cop fist-bumped me and he was like, \u2018Hey, so I heard the Texans are looking for a new linebacker,\u2019\u201d Pena said, according to KPRC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We're guessing the Texans coaches would prefer to see her get that head across the bow, as they say. But everyone will no doubt be impressed with the fight, and the takedown, from this Texas mom. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Mom Lays Out Alleged Peeper With Bone-Crushing Tackle","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-mom-tackles-peeper","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/02\/11\/texas-mom-tackles-peeper\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10552,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-12-09 13:30:39","post_date_gmt":"2020-12-09 18:30:39","post_content":"\n

A storm of gun control bills blew into Texas in November, with pre-filing ushering in a record number of anti-gun legislation. Among the fray, one bill would even ban private firearms sales among Texas citizens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Bill Would Ban Private Firearms Sales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Texas State Rep. Lina Ortega (D) filed 16 of those bills. Among them, H.B. 118 would require background checks on all private firearms sales. Not even federal law requires such restrictions on privates sales and purchases. Doesn't sound very Texan, to say the least. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Though I filed several bills today, all of which are important to House District 77, I would like to highlight some priority bills in the subject areas of healthcare and gun safety,\" Ortega said in a press release<\/a> Nov. 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas currently doesn't require background checks when private sellers transfer a gun to another person. Federal law does require federally licensed firearm dealers to run a background check on all transfers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Requiring background checks for all firearm sales and transfers is an important step towards preventing firearms from being transferred to those who should not possess them,\" Ortega said. \"Closing this loophole will make Texans safer from gun violence and save lives.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the coronavirus pandemic<\/a>, policing challenges<\/a> and social unrest of 2020 taught us private sales remain vitally important to the Second Amendment. A run on guns and ammunition<\/a> made buying from stores difficult. Further, 9mm and .223 ammo virtually became unobtanium<\/em>. And anti-gun locales<\/a>, and restrictive policy, made it all but impossible to get a gun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn't seem like the H.B. 118 bill will see the light of day, but it would be a severe blow to 2A supporters in the Lone Star State. It would severely impact the ability to obtain a gun during a critical time of need. The legislative session begins Jan. 12, 2021. We encourage all gun-loving Texans to make their voice heard. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Private Firearms Sales Would Be Banned in Texas Under New Bill","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-private-firearms-sales-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/12\/09\/texas-private-firearms-sales-ban\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11122,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-08-20 13:27:12","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-20 17:27:12","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/XGhRGTKSeiA\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A concerned citizen in Texas intervened it what might have proven to be a terrible incident in Weslaco on Aug. 18. The man stopped and talked to a suspect allegedly carrying an AK-47 rifle<\/a> into a Walmart. That interaction might have delayed the suspect long enough, until police arrived on the scene. In the end, police shot and killed the gunman, later identified as 27-year-old Marco Antonio Sigala Jr. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Police Forced to Shoot Marco Antonio Sigala Jr.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was pulling up and I seen a gentleman, young man approximately 25, mid-to-late twenties, carrying an AK-47 into the store,\u201d witness John Allen told nbc4i.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala seemed distraught, visibly upset over the interaction, according to Allen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe was very upset that I stopped him, and he was wanting to know who I was, those kinds of things. I said I was just a soldier, and I\u2019m concerned citizen and you\u2019re not shooting anybody in this store today,\u201d Allen said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala then allegedly entered the store and engaged in a confrontation with a customer. Reports state he also pointed a gun at that customer. He then made his way toward the back of the store, according to nbc4i.com. Police then arrived on scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey gave him orders to throw the gun. He threw the gun on the ground. He refused to show his hands. At some point, he produced a handgun. Officers attempted to resolve the situation through the use of \u2018less than lethal.\u2019 The suspect fired at officers and the officers returned fire,\u201d Police Chief Joel Rivera told nbc4i.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a press conference, police described Sigala as disturbed. The actions by Allen delayed the gunman and that intervention likely saved lives. Meanwhile, Sigala died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, according to nbc4i.com. Police reported no other injuries from the incident. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Concerned Citizen Delays Gunman Armed With AK-47","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-24 22:03:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-25 02:03:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/08\/20\/texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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The 1847 Colt Walker remains the most powerful blackpowder pistol on the market, according to Cimarron Arms. Co-invented by Samuel Walker, Eli Whitney Junior and Colt's produced the pistol. Waker served as a Texas Ranger captain. He served in the American Indian Wars and the Mexican-American wars. His idea for a new pistol attempted to provide the Rangers with a pistol powerful enough to take down a rider and his mount. The Texas Rangers made it the weapon of choice during the Mexican-American Wars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas Proud<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\"It has been said that God created man, but Samuel Colt made them equal. Firearms have long been the palladium of our constitutional liberties, which is precisely why I was honored to support this designation by the great state of Texas. Let this serve to not only recognize the contribution Mr. Colt made to Texas history, but also to highlight the important purpose of an armed citizenry,\" Biedermann said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy bloodline runs deep in the State of Texas,\u201d Mike Harvey, founder and CEO of Cimarron Firearms, said. \u201cIf there ever was a handgun that spoke Texan, it\u2019s the 1847 Walker. Our replica honors the men who secured Texas and made it what it is today. The Texas Rangers helped define the character of Texas. Their legendary leadership set them apart from any other lawmakers in the country and they were and still are highly respected. Their handgun of choice was the 1847 Colt Walker.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The official handgun distinction puts the famous Colt pistol in an extremely select class. Designed for hard use by the Texas Rangers, it deserves a special place of distinction. Better still, consumers can get a modern version of the famous pistol for a reasonable price. The Cimarron 1847 Colt Walker retails for $495.39. <\/p>\n","post_title":"1847 Colt Walker Named the 'Official' Handgun of Texas","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"1847-colt-walker-texas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/06\/15\/1847-colt-walker-texas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2090,"post_author":"850","post_date":"2021-03-09 06:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-03-09 11:00:00","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uYBf3XPwvaU\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hog hunting<\/a> in Texas is incredibly fun. And doing it from the sky is a serious thrill. If you haven't done it, take a trip. A recent video, however, paints a different picture of the \"fun\" we're talking about. After the engine of a helicopter quits on a Texas hog hunt, the pilot makes some quick maneuvers to avoid what could've been a disastrous crash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Texas Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The incident occurred on Jan. 9, 2021, in Albany, Texas. Less than one minute after take off, the engine quits. The pilot acts quickly, re-diverting the helicopter and turning it into a field where it crash lands. The helicopter takes a beating, but nobody is injured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All three men remain incredibly calm during the entire experience. When we first watched the video, we thought the pilot did a nice job. However, we're not pilots. But the people at Plane and Pilot<\/em> had the same thoughts we did. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The pilot immediately initiates autorotation procedures. Faced straight ahead with a road atop a daunting berm, the pilot opts, instead, for a left turn to a landing spot on flat terrain surrounded by brush and scrub trees. The landing is successful in that all aboard walked away uninjured. The helicopter was not as fortunate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Unavoidably, one of the main rotors strikes a small tree, subsequently hitting the tail boom and severing it from the fuselage. There is no fire.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another commenter on the video, who claims he's a flight instructor, says: \"That was an OUTSTANDING job of auto-rotation. As I watching I was thinking what I would do. I did not like the highway because it had a bank that would surely be more destructive at impact. Then he also turned left to avoid the road. Notice at the last seconds he had the conscious of mind to make a slight correction to avoid the tree. Outstanding!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After calmly asking if everyone is OK, the pilot shuts down the helicopter and the three men jump out and clear their rifles. One of the hunters looks at the pilot and sends him some praise with, \"You're one hell of a f*cking pilot.\" We agree. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Pilot Saves the Day During Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash in Texas","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/03\/09\/hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10206,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2021-02-11 13:32:41","post_date_gmt":"2021-02-11 18:32:41","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EcGMbbiIl6w\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A Texas mom tackled a suspected peeper, the man she says she caught looking through her daughter's window recently. The suspect promptly evaded two officers. But Phyllis Pena laid a nice hit on the perp, bringing him down until police were able to make the arrest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Mom Tackles Peeping Tom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"I figured at least I could do, if I got him down, tripped him up, whatever, then they would have the chance to get caught up,\" Phyllis Pena told KPRC Houston<\/a>. \"First instinct was just to make sure he didn't go any further.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With her daughter looking on, footage<\/a> shows Pena take matters into her own hand. She rushes in without hesitation, risking personal injury. And police gushed about her selflessness in helping apprehend the suspect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not very often that we have somebody that actually steps in, puts themself in harm\u2019s way to assist in apprehending somebody,\u201d Sgt. Roy Welch told KPRC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pena's actions proved heroic. But her courage to act came from a place typically reserved for parents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy kids are my life and just making sure I protect them,\u201d Pena said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Zane Hawkins, now faces charges of possession of a controlled substance, along with evading and resisting arrest, reported KPRC. Police said even more charges could come later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the end, officers heaped much praise on Pena. One officer even said, jokingly, she looked like she enough game for the NFL. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe cop fist-bumped me and he was like, \u2018Hey, so I heard the Texans are looking for a new linebacker,\u2019\u201d Pena said, according to KPRC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We're guessing the Texans coaches would prefer to see her get that head across the bow, as they say. But everyone will no doubt be impressed with the fight, and the takedown, from this Texas mom. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Mom Lays Out Alleged Peeper With Bone-Crushing Tackle","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-mom-tackles-peeper","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/02\/11\/texas-mom-tackles-peeper\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10552,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-12-09 13:30:39","post_date_gmt":"2020-12-09 18:30:39","post_content":"\n

A storm of gun control bills blew into Texas in November, with pre-filing ushering in a record number of anti-gun legislation. Among the fray, one bill would even ban private firearms sales among Texas citizens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Bill Would Ban Private Firearms Sales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Texas State Rep. Lina Ortega (D) filed 16 of those bills. Among them, H.B. 118 would require background checks on all private firearms sales. Not even federal law requires such restrictions on privates sales and purchases. Doesn't sound very Texan, to say the least. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Though I filed several bills today, all of which are important to House District 77, I would like to highlight some priority bills in the subject areas of healthcare and gun safety,\" Ortega said in a press release<\/a> Nov. 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas currently doesn't require background checks when private sellers transfer a gun to another person. Federal law does require federally licensed firearm dealers to run a background check on all transfers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Requiring background checks for all firearm sales and transfers is an important step towards preventing firearms from being transferred to those who should not possess them,\" Ortega said. \"Closing this loophole will make Texans safer from gun violence and save lives.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the coronavirus pandemic<\/a>, policing challenges<\/a> and social unrest of 2020 taught us private sales remain vitally important to the Second Amendment. A run on guns and ammunition<\/a> made buying from stores difficult. Further, 9mm and .223 ammo virtually became unobtanium<\/em>. And anti-gun locales<\/a>, and restrictive policy, made it all but impossible to get a gun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn't seem like the H.B. 118 bill will see the light of day, but it would be a severe blow to 2A supporters in the Lone Star State. It would severely impact the ability to obtain a gun during a critical time of need. The legislative session begins Jan. 12, 2021. We encourage all gun-loving Texans to make their voice heard. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Private Firearms Sales Would Be Banned in Texas Under New Bill","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-private-firearms-sales-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/12\/09\/texas-private-firearms-sales-ban\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11122,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-08-20 13:27:12","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-20 17:27:12","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/XGhRGTKSeiA\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A concerned citizen in Texas intervened it what might have proven to be a terrible incident in Weslaco on Aug. 18. The man stopped and talked to a suspect allegedly carrying an AK-47 rifle<\/a> into a Walmart. That interaction might have delayed the suspect long enough, until police arrived on the scene. In the end, police shot and killed the gunman, later identified as 27-year-old Marco Antonio Sigala Jr. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Police Forced to Shoot Marco Antonio Sigala Jr.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was pulling up and I seen a gentleman, young man approximately 25, mid-to-late twenties, carrying an AK-47 into the store,\u201d witness John Allen told nbc4i.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala seemed distraught, visibly upset over the interaction, according to Allen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe was very upset that I stopped him, and he was wanting to know who I was, those kinds of things. I said I was just a soldier, and I\u2019m concerned citizen and you\u2019re not shooting anybody in this store today,\u201d Allen said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala then allegedly entered the store and engaged in a confrontation with a customer. Reports state he also pointed a gun at that customer. He then made his way toward the back of the store, according to nbc4i.com. Police then arrived on scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey gave him orders to throw the gun. He threw the gun on the ground. He refused to show his hands. At some point, he produced a handgun. Officers attempted to resolve the situation through the use of \u2018less than lethal.\u2019 The suspect fired at officers and the officers returned fire,\u201d Police Chief Joel Rivera told nbc4i.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a press conference, police described Sigala as disturbed. The actions by Allen delayed the gunman and that intervention likely saved lives. Meanwhile, Sigala died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, according to nbc4i.com. Police reported no other injuries from the incident. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Concerned Citizen Delays Gunman Armed With AK-47","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-24 22:03:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-25 02:03:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/08\/20\/texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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The handgun became official May 24, 2021. Texas Gov. Greg Abbot signed the revolution, naming the 1847 Colt Walker the official handgun of the state of Texas. The 87th Legislature of the Texas Senate Bill titled, Recognizing the 1847 Colt Walker pistol as the official handgun of the State of Texas,\" as it was \"historically crucial to the early survival of the great State of Texas.\" <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 1847 Colt Walker remains the most powerful blackpowder pistol on the market, according to Cimarron Arms. Co-invented by Samuel Walker, Eli Whitney Junior and Colt's produced the pistol. Waker served as a Texas Ranger captain. He served in the American Indian Wars and the Mexican-American wars. His idea for a new pistol attempted to provide the Rangers with a pistol powerful enough to take down a rider and his mount. The Texas Rangers made it the weapon of choice during the Mexican-American Wars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas Proud<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\"It has been said that God created man, but Samuel Colt made them equal. Firearms have long been the palladium of our constitutional liberties, which is precisely why I was honored to support this designation by the great state of Texas. Let this serve to not only recognize the contribution Mr. Colt made to Texas history, but also to highlight the important purpose of an armed citizenry,\" Biedermann said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy bloodline runs deep in the State of Texas,\u201d Mike Harvey, founder and CEO of Cimarron Firearms, said. \u201cIf there ever was a handgun that spoke Texan, it\u2019s the 1847 Walker. Our replica honors the men who secured Texas and made it what it is today. The Texas Rangers helped define the character of Texas. Their legendary leadership set them apart from any other lawmakers in the country and they were and still are highly respected. Their handgun of choice was the 1847 Colt Walker.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The official handgun distinction puts the famous Colt pistol in an extremely select class. Designed for hard use by the Texas Rangers, it deserves a special place of distinction. Better still, consumers can get a modern version of the famous pistol for a reasonable price. The Cimarron 1847 Colt Walker retails for $495.39. <\/p>\n","post_title":"1847 Colt Walker Named the 'Official' Handgun of Texas","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"1847-colt-walker-texas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/06\/15\/1847-colt-walker-texas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2090,"post_author":"850","post_date":"2021-03-09 06:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-03-09 11:00:00","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uYBf3XPwvaU\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hog hunting<\/a> in Texas is incredibly fun. And doing it from the sky is a serious thrill. If you haven't done it, take a trip. A recent video, however, paints a different picture of the \"fun\" we're talking about. After the engine of a helicopter quits on a Texas hog hunt, the pilot makes some quick maneuvers to avoid what could've been a disastrous crash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Texas Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The incident occurred on Jan. 9, 2021, in Albany, Texas. Less than one minute after take off, the engine quits. The pilot acts quickly, re-diverting the helicopter and turning it into a field where it crash lands. The helicopter takes a beating, but nobody is injured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All three men remain incredibly calm during the entire experience. When we first watched the video, we thought the pilot did a nice job. However, we're not pilots. But the people at Plane and Pilot<\/em> had the same thoughts we did. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The pilot immediately initiates autorotation procedures. Faced straight ahead with a road atop a daunting berm, the pilot opts, instead, for a left turn to a landing spot on flat terrain surrounded by brush and scrub trees. The landing is successful in that all aboard walked away uninjured. The helicopter was not as fortunate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Unavoidably, one of the main rotors strikes a small tree, subsequently hitting the tail boom and severing it from the fuselage. There is no fire.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another commenter on the video, who claims he's a flight instructor, says: \"That was an OUTSTANDING job of auto-rotation. As I watching I was thinking what I would do. I did not like the highway because it had a bank that would surely be more destructive at impact. Then he also turned left to avoid the road. Notice at the last seconds he had the conscious of mind to make a slight correction to avoid the tree. Outstanding!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After calmly asking if everyone is OK, the pilot shuts down the helicopter and the three men jump out and clear their rifles. One of the hunters looks at the pilot and sends him some praise with, \"You're one hell of a f*cking pilot.\" We agree. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Pilot Saves the Day During Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash in Texas","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/03\/09\/hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10206,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2021-02-11 13:32:41","post_date_gmt":"2021-02-11 18:32:41","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EcGMbbiIl6w\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A Texas mom tackled a suspected peeper, the man she says she caught looking through her daughter's window recently. The suspect promptly evaded two officers. But Phyllis Pena laid a nice hit on the perp, bringing him down until police were able to make the arrest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Mom Tackles Peeping Tom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"I figured at least I could do, if I got him down, tripped him up, whatever, then they would have the chance to get caught up,\" Phyllis Pena told KPRC Houston<\/a>. \"First instinct was just to make sure he didn't go any further.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With her daughter looking on, footage<\/a> shows Pena take matters into her own hand. She rushes in without hesitation, risking personal injury. And police gushed about her selflessness in helping apprehend the suspect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not very often that we have somebody that actually steps in, puts themself in harm\u2019s way to assist in apprehending somebody,\u201d Sgt. Roy Welch told KPRC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pena's actions proved heroic. But her courage to act came from a place typically reserved for parents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy kids are my life and just making sure I protect them,\u201d Pena said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Zane Hawkins, now faces charges of possession of a controlled substance, along with evading and resisting arrest, reported KPRC. Police said even more charges could come later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the end, officers heaped much praise on Pena. One officer even said, jokingly, she looked like she enough game for the NFL. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe cop fist-bumped me and he was like, \u2018Hey, so I heard the Texans are looking for a new linebacker,\u2019\u201d Pena said, according to KPRC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We're guessing the Texans coaches would prefer to see her get that head across the bow, as they say. But everyone will no doubt be impressed with the fight, and the takedown, from this Texas mom. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Mom Lays Out Alleged Peeper With Bone-Crushing Tackle","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-mom-tackles-peeper","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/02\/11\/texas-mom-tackles-peeper\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10552,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-12-09 13:30:39","post_date_gmt":"2020-12-09 18:30:39","post_content":"\n

A storm of gun control bills blew into Texas in November, with pre-filing ushering in a record number of anti-gun legislation. Among the fray, one bill would even ban private firearms sales among Texas citizens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Bill Would Ban Private Firearms Sales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Texas State Rep. Lina Ortega (D) filed 16 of those bills. Among them, H.B. 118 would require background checks on all private firearms sales. Not even federal law requires such restrictions on privates sales and purchases. Doesn't sound very Texan, to say the least. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Though I filed several bills today, all of which are important to House District 77, I would like to highlight some priority bills in the subject areas of healthcare and gun safety,\" Ortega said in a press release<\/a> Nov. 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas currently doesn't require background checks when private sellers transfer a gun to another person. Federal law does require federally licensed firearm dealers to run a background check on all transfers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Requiring background checks for all firearm sales and transfers is an important step towards preventing firearms from being transferred to those who should not possess them,\" Ortega said. \"Closing this loophole will make Texans safer from gun violence and save lives.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the coronavirus pandemic<\/a>, policing challenges<\/a> and social unrest of 2020 taught us private sales remain vitally important to the Second Amendment. A run on guns and ammunition<\/a> made buying from stores difficult. Further, 9mm and .223 ammo virtually became unobtanium<\/em>. And anti-gun locales<\/a>, and restrictive policy, made it all but impossible to get a gun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn't seem like the H.B. 118 bill will see the light of day, but it would be a severe blow to 2A supporters in the Lone Star State. It would severely impact the ability to obtain a gun during a critical time of need. The legislative session begins Jan. 12, 2021. We encourage all gun-loving Texans to make their voice heard. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Private Firearms Sales Would Be Banned in Texas Under New Bill","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-private-firearms-sales-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/12\/09\/texas-private-firearms-sales-ban\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11122,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-08-20 13:27:12","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-20 17:27:12","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/XGhRGTKSeiA\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A concerned citizen in Texas intervened it what might have proven to be a terrible incident in Weslaco on Aug. 18. The man stopped and talked to a suspect allegedly carrying an AK-47 rifle<\/a> into a Walmart. That interaction might have delayed the suspect long enough, until police arrived on the scene. In the end, police shot and killed the gunman, later identified as 27-year-old Marco Antonio Sigala Jr. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Police Forced to Shoot Marco Antonio Sigala Jr.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was pulling up and I seen a gentleman, young man approximately 25, mid-to-late twenties, carrying an AK-47 into the store,\u201d witness John Allen told nbc4i.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala seemed distraught, visibly upset over the interaction, according to Allen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe was very upset that I stopped him, and he was wanting to know who I was, those kinds of things. I said I was just a soldier, and I\u2019m concerned citizen and you\u2019re not shooting anybody in this store today,\u201d Allen said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala then allegedly entered the store and engaged in a confrontation with a customer. Reports state he also pointed a gun at that customer. He then made his way toward the back of the store, according to nbc4i.com. Police then arrived on scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey gave him orders to throw the gun. He threw the gun on the ground. He refused to show his hands. At some point, he produced a handgun. Officers attempted to resolve the situation through the use of \u2018less than lethal.\u2019 The suspect fired at officers and the officers returned fire,\u201d Police Chief Joel Rivera told nbc4i.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a press conference, police described Sigala as disturbed. The actions by Allen delayed the gunman and that intervention likely saved lives. Meanwhile, Sigala died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, according to nbc4i.com. Police reported no other injuries from the incident. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Concerned Citizen Delays Gunman Armed With AK-47","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-24 22:03:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-25 02:03:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/08\/20\/texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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1847 Colt Walker Named Official Handgun of Texas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The handgun became official May 24, 2021. Texas Gov. Greg Abbot signed the revolution, naming the 1847 Colt Walker the official handgun of the state of Texas. The 87th Legislature of the Texas Senate Bill titled, Recognizing the 1847 Colt Walker pistol as the official handgun of the State of Texas,\" as it was \"historically crucial to the early survival of the great State of Texas.\" <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 1847 Colt Walker remains the most powerful blackpowder pistol on the market, according to Cimarron Arms. Co-invented by Samuel Walker, Eli Whitney Junior and Colt's produced the pistol. Waker served as a Texas Ranger captain. He served in the American Indian Wars and the Mexican-American wars. His idea for a new pistol attempted to provide the Rangers with a pistol powerful enough to take down a rider and his mount. The Texas Rangers made it the weapon of choice during the Mexican-American Wars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas Proud<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\"It has been said that God created man, but Samuel Colt made them equal. Firearms have long been the palladium of our constitutional liberties, which is precisely why I was honored to support this designation by the great state of Texas. Let this serve to not only recognize the contribution Mr. Colt made to Texas history, but also to highlight the important purpose of an armed citizenry,\" Biedermann said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy bloodline runs deep in the State of Texas,\u201d Mike Harvey, founder and CEO of Cimarron Firearms, said. \u201cIf there ever was a handgun that spoke Texan, it\u2019s the 1847 Walker. Our replica honors the men who secured Texas and made it what it is today. The Texas Rangers helped define the character of Texas. Their legendary leadership set them apart from any other lawmakers in the country and they were and still are highly respected. Their handgun of choice was the 1847 Colt Walker.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The official handgun distinction puts the famous Colt pistol in an extremely select class. Designed for hard use by the Texas Rangers, it deserves a special place of distinction. Better still, consumers can get a modern version of the famous pistol for a reasonable price. The Cimarron 1847 Colt Walker retails for $495.39. <\/p>\n","post_title":"1847 Colt Walker Named the 'Official' Handgun of Texas","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"1847-colt-walker-texas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/06\/15\/1847-colt-walker-texas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2090,"post_author":"850","post_date":"2021-03-09 06:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-03-09 11:00:00","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uYBf3XPwvaU\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hog hunting<\/a> in Texas is incredibly fun. And doing it from the sky is a serious thrill. If you haven't done it, take a trip. A recent video, however, paints a different picture of the \"fun\" we're talking about. After the engine of a helicopter quits on a Texas hog hunt, the pilot makes some quick maneuvers to avoid what could've been a disastrous crash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Texas Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The incident occurred on Jan. 9, 2021, in Albany, Texas. Less than one minute after take off, the engine quits. The pilot acts quickly, re-diverting the helicopter and turning it into a field where it crash lands. The helicopter takes a beating, but nobody is injured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All three men remain incredibly calm during the entire experience. When we first watched the video, we thought the pilot did a nice job. However, we're not pilots. But the people at Plane and Pilot<\/em> had the same thoughts we did. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The pilot immediately initiates autorotation procedures. Faced straight ahead with a road atop a daunting berm, the pilot opts, instead, for a left turn to a landing spot on flat terrain surrounded by brush and scrub trees. The landing is successful in that all aboard walked away uninjured. The helicopter was not as fortunate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Unavoidably, one of the main rotors strikes a small tree, subsequently hitting the tail boom and severing it from the fuselage. There is no fire.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another commenter on the video, who claims he's a flight instructor, says: \"That was an OUTSTANDING job of auto-rotation. As I watching I was thinking what I would do. I did not like the highway because it had a bank that would surely be more destructive at impact. Then he also turned left to avoid the road. Notice at the last seconds he had the conscious of mind to make a slight correction to avoid the tree. Outstanding!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After calmly asking if everyone is OK, the pilot shuts down the helicopter and the three men jump out and clear their rifles. One of the hunters looks at the pilot and sends him some praise with, \"You're one hell of a f*cking pilot.\" We agree. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Pilot Saves the Day During Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash in Texas","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/03\/09\/hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10206,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2021-02-11 13:32:41","post_date_gmt":"2021-02-11 18:32:41","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EcGMbbiIl6w\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A Texas mom tackled a suspected peeper, the man she says she caught looking through her daughter's window recently. The suspect promptly evaded two officers. But Phyllis Pena laid a nice hit on the perp, bringing him down until police were able to make the arrest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Mom Tackles Peeping Tom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"I figured at least I could do, if I got him down, tripped him up, whatever, then they would have the chance to get caught up,\" Phyllis Pena told KPRC Houston<\/a>. \"First instinct was just to make sure he didn't go any further.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With her daughter looking on, footage<\/a> shows Pena take matters into her own hand. She rushes in without hesitation, risking personal injury. And police gushed about her selflessness in helping apprehend the suspect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not very often that we have somebody that actually steps in, puts themself in harm\u2019s way to assist in apprehending somebody,\u201d Sgt. Roy Welch told KPRC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pena's actions proved heroic. But her courage to act came from a place typically reserved for parents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy kids are my life and just making sure I protect them,\u201d Pena said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Zane Hawkins, now faces charges of possession of a controlled substance, along with evading and resisting arrest, reported KPRC. Police said even more charges could come later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the end, officers heaped much praise on Pena. One officer even said, jokingly, she looked like she enough game for the NFL. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe cop fist-bumped me and he was like, \u2018Hey, so I heard the Texans are looking for a new linebacker,\u2019\u201d Pena said, according to KPRC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We're guessing the Texans coaches would prefer to see her get that head across the bow, as they say. But everyone will no doubt be impressed with the fight, and the takedown, from this Texas mom. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Mom Lays Out Alleged Peeper With Bone-Crushing Tackle","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-mom-tackles-peeper","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/02\/11\/texas-mom-tackles-peeper\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10552,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-12-09 13:30:39","post_date_gmt":"2020-12-09 18:30:39","post_content":"\n

A storm of gun control bills blew into Texas in November, with pre-filing ushering in a record number of anti-gun legislation. Among the fray, one bill would even ban private firearms sales among Texas citizens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Bill Would Ban Private Firearms Sales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Texas State Rep. Lina Ortega (D) filed 16 of those bills. Among them, H.B. 118 would require background checks on all private firearms sales. Not even federal law requires such restrictions on privates sales and purchases. Doesn't sound very Texan, to say the least. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Though I filed several bills today, all of which are important to House District 77, I would like to highlight some priority bills in the subject areas of healthcare and gun safety,\" Ortega said in a press release<\/a> Nov. 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas currently doesn't require background checks when private sellers transfer a gun to another person. Federal law does require federally licensed firearm dealers to run a background check on all transfers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Requiring background checks for all firearm sales and transfers is an important step towards preventing firearms from being transferred to those who should not possess them,\" Ortega said. \"Closing this loophole will make Texans safer from gun violence and save lives.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the coronavirus pandemic<\/a>, policing challenges<\/a> and social unrest of 2020 taught us private sales remain vitally important to the Second Amendment. A run on guns and ammunition<\/a> made buying from stores difficult. Further, 9mm and .223 ammo virtually became unobtanium<\/em>. And anti-gun locales<\/a>, and restrictive policy, made it all but impossible to get a gun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn't seem like the H.B. 118 bill will see the light of day, but it would be a severe blow to 2A supporters in the Lone Star State. It would severely impact the ability to obtain a gun during a critical time of need. The legislative session begins Jan. 12, 2021. We encourage all gun-loving Texans to make their voice heard. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Private Firearms Sales Would Be Banned in Texas Under New Bill","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-private-firearms-sales-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/12\/09\/texas-private-firearms-sales-ban\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11122,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-08-20 13:27:12","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-20 17:27:12","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/XGhRGTKSeiA\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A concerned citizen in Texas intervened it what might have proven to be a terrible incident in Weslaco on Aug. 18. The man stopped and talked to a suspect allegedly carrying an AK-47 rifle<\/a> into a Walmart. That interaction might have delayed the suspect long enough, until police arrived on the scene. In the end, police shot and killed the gunman, later identified as 27-year-old Marco Antonio Sigala Jr. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Police Forced to Shoot Marco Antonio Sigala Jr.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was pulling up and I seen a gentleman, young man approximately 25, mid-to-late twenties, carrying an AK-47 into the store,\u201d witness John Allen told nbc4i.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala seemed distraught, visibly upset over the interaction, according to Allen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe was very upset that I stopped him, and he was wanting to know who I was, those kinds of things. I said I was just a soldier, and I\u2019m concerned citizen and you\u2019re not shooting anybody in this store today,\u201d Allen said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala then allegedly entered the store and engaged in a confrontation with a customer. Reports state he also pointed a gun at that customer. He then made his way toward the back of the store, according to nbc4i.com. Police then arrived on scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey gave him orders to throw the gun. He threw the gun on the ground. He refused to show his hands. At some point, he produced a handgun. Officers attempted to resolve the situation through the use of \u2018less than lethal.\u2019 The suspect fired at officers and the officers returned fire,\u201d Police Chief Joel Rivera told nbc4i.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a press conference, police described Sigala as disturbed. The actions by Allen delayed the gunman and that intervention likely saved lives. Meanwhile, Sigala died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, according to nbc4i.com. Police reported no other injuries from the incident. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Concerned Citizen Delays Gunman Armed With AK-47","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-24 22:03:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-25 02:03:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/08\/20\/texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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An effort between Cimarron Firearms and Texas House of Representative, Kyle Biedermann, bestowed a unique new distinction recently. Texas named the legendary 1847 Colt Walker the \"official\" state handgun<\/a>. It joins the Bluebonnet as the state flower and the mockingbird as the state bird, brining a unique distinction with an official state handgun moniker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

1847 Colt Walker Named Official Handgun of Texas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The handgun became official May 24, 2021. Texas Gov. Greg Abbot signed the revolution, naming the 1847 Colt Walker the official handgun of the state of Texas. The 87th Legislature of the Texas Senate Bill titled, Recognizing the 1847 Colt Walker pistol as the official handgun of the State of Texas,\" as it was \"historically crucial to the early survival of the great State of Texas.\" <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 1847 Colt Walker remains the most powerful blackpowder pistol on the market, according to Cimarron Arms. Co-invented by Samuel Walker, Eli Whitney Junior and Colt's produced the pistol. Waker served as a Texas Ranger captain. He served in the American Indian Wars and the Mexican-American wars. His idea for a new pistol attempted to provide the Rangers with a pistol powerful enough to take down a rider and his mount. The Texas Rangers made it the weapon of choice during the Mexican-American Wars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas Proud<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\"It has been said that God created man, but Samuel Colt made them equal. Firearms have long been the palladium of our constitutional liberties, which is precisely why I was honored to support this designation by the great state of Texas. Let this serve to not only recognize the contribution Mr. Colt made to Texas history, but also to highlight the important purpose of an armed citizenry,\" Biedermann said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy bloodline runs deep in the State of Texas,\u201d Mike Harvey, founder and CEO of Cimarron Firearms, said. \u201cIf there ever was a handgun that spoke Texan, it\u2019s the 1847 Walker. Our replica honors the men who secured Texas and made it what it is today. The Texas Rangers helped define the character of Texas. Their legendary leadership set them apart from any other lawmakers in the country and they were and still are highly respected. Their handgun of choice was the 1847 Colt Walker.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The official handgun distinction puts the famous Colt pistol in an extremely select class. Designed for hard use by the Texas Rangers, it deserves a special place of distinction. Better still, consumers can get a modern version of the famous pistol for a reasonable price. The Cimarron 1847 Colt Walker retails for $495.39. <\/p>\n","post_title":"1847 Colt Walker Named the 'Official' Handgun of Texas","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"1847-colt-walker-texas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/06\/15\/1847-colt-walker-texas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2090,"post_author":"850","post_date":"2021-03-09 06:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-03-09 11:00:00","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uYBf3XPwvaU\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hog hunting<\/a> in Texas is incredibly fun. And doing it from the sky is a serious thrill. If you haven't done it, take a trip. A recent video, however, paints a different picture of the \"fun\" we're talking about. After the engine of a helicopter quits on a Texas hog hunt, the pilot makes some quick maneuvers to avoid what could've been a disastrous crash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Texas Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The incident occurred on Jan. 9, 2021, in Albany, Texas. Less than one minute after take off, the engine quits. The pilot acts quickly, re-diverting the helicopter and turning it into a field where it crash lands. The helicopter takes a beating, but nobody is injured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All three men remain incredibly calm during the entire experience. When we first watched the video, we thought the pilot did a nice job. However, we're not pilots. But the people at Plane and Pilot<\/em> had the same thoughts we did. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The pilot immediately initiates autorotation procedures. Faced straight ahead with a road atop a daunting berm, the pilot opts, instead, for a left turn to a landing spot on flat terrain surrounded by brush and scrub trees. The landing is successful in that all aboard walked away uninjured. The helicopter was not as fortunate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Unavoidably, one of the main rotors strikes a small tree, subsequently hitting the tail boom and severing it from the fuselage. There is no fire.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another commenter on the video, who claims he's a flight instructor, says: \"That was an OUTSTANDING job of auto-rotation. As I watching I was thinking what I would do. I did not like the highway because it had a bank that would surely be more destructive at impact. Then he also turned left to avoid the road. Notice at the last seconds he had the conscious of mind to make a slight correction to avoid the tree. Outstanding!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After calmly asking if everyone is OK, the pilot shuts down the helicopter and the three men jump out and clear their rifles. One of the hunters looks at the pilot and sends him some praise with, \"You're one hell of a f*cking pilot.\" We agree. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Pilot Saves the Day During Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash in Texas","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/03\/09\/hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10206,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2021-02-11 13:32:41","post_date_gmt":"2021-02-11 18:32:41","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EcGMbbiIl6w\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A Texas mom tackled a suspected peeper, the man she says she caught looking through her daughter's window recently. The suspect promptly evaded two officers. But Phyllis Pena laid a nice hit on the perp, bringing him down until police were able to make the arrest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Mom Tackles Peeping Tom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"I figured at least I could do, if I got him down, tripped him up, whatever, then they would have the chance to get caught up,\" Phyllis Pena told KPRC Houston<\/a>. \"First instinct was just to make sure he didn't go any further.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With her daughter looking on, footage<\/a> shows Pena take matters into her own hand. She rushes in without hesitation, risking personal injury. And police gushed about her selflessness in helping apprehend the suspect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not very often that we have somebody that actually steps in, puts themself in harm\u2019s way to assist in apprehending somebody,\u201d Sgt. Roy Welch told KPRC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pena's actions proved heroic. But her courage to act came from a place typically reserved for parents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy kids are my life and just making sure I protect them,\u201d Pena said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Zane Hawkins, now faces charges of possession of a controlled substance, along with evading and resisting arrest, reported KPRC. Police said even more charges could come later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the end, officers heaped much praise on Pena. One officer even said, jokingly, she looked like she enough game for the NFL. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe cop fist-bumped me and he was like, \u2018Hey, so I heard the Texans are looking for a new linebacker,\u2019\u201d Pena said, according to KPRC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We're guessing the Texans coaches would prefer to see her get that head across the bow, as they say. But everyone will no doubt be impressed with the fight, and the takedown, from this Texas mom. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Mom Lays Out Alleged Peeper With Bone-Crushing Tackle","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-mom-tackles-peeper","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/02\/11\/texas-mom-tackles-peeper\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10552,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-12-09 13:30:39","post_date_gmt":"2020-12-09 18:30:39","post_content":"\n

A storm of gun control bills blew into Texas in November, with pre-filing ushering in a record number of anti-gun legislation. Among the fray, one bill would even ban private firearms sales among Texas citizens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Bill Would Ban Private Firearms Sales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Texas State Rep. Lina Ortega (D) filed 16 of those bills. Among them, H.B. 118 would require background checks on all private firearms sales. Not even federal law requires such restrictions on privates sales and purchases. Doesn't sound very Texan, to say the least. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Though I filed several bills today, all of which are important to House District 77, I would like to highlight some priority bills in the subject areas of healthcare and gun safety,\" Ortega said in a press release<\/a> Nov. 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas currently doesn't require background checks when private sellers transfer a gun to another person. Federal law does require federally licensed firearm dealers to run a background check on all transfers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Requiring background checks for all firearm sales and transfers is an important step towards preventing firearms from being transferred to those who should not possess them,\" Ortega said. \"Closing this loophole will make Texans safer from gun violence and save lives.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the coronavirus pandemic<\/a>, policing challenges<\/a> and social unrest of 2020 taught us private sales remain vitally important to the Second Amendment. A run on guns and ammunition<\/a> made buying from stores difficult. Further, 9mm and .223 ammo virtually became unobtanium<\/em>. And anti-gun locales<\/a>, and restrictive policy, made it all but impossible to get a gun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn't seem like the H.B. 118 bill will see the light of day, but it would be a severe blow to 2A supporters in the Lone Star State. It would severely impact the ability to obtain a gun during a critical time of need. The legislative session begins Jan. 12, 2021. We encourage all gun-loving Texans to make their voice heard. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Private Firearms Sales Would Be Banned in Texas Under New Bill","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-private-firearms-sales-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/12\/09\/texas-private-firearms-sales-ban\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11122,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-08-20 13:27:12","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-20 17:27:12","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/XGhRGTKSeiA\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A concerned citizen in Texas intervened it what might have proven to be a terrible incident in Weslaco on Aug. 18. The man stopped and talked to a suspect allegedly carrying an AK-47 rifle<\/a> into a Walmart. That interaction might have delayed the suspect long enough, until police arrived on the scene. In the end, police shot and killed the gunman, later identified as 27-year-old Marco Antonio Sigala Jr. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Police Forced to Shoot Marco Antonio Sigala Jr.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was pulling up and I seen a gentleman, young man approximately 25, mid-to-late twenties, carrying an AK-47 into the store,\u201d witness John Allen told nbc4i.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala seemed distraught, visibly upset over the interaction, according to Allen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe was very upset that I stopped him, and he was wanting to know who I was, those kinds of things. I said I was just a soldier, and I\u2019m concerned citizen and you\u2019re not shooting anybody in this store today,\u201d Allen said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala then allegedly entered the store and engaged in a confrontation with a customer. Reports state he also pointed a gun at that customer. He then made his way toward the back of the store, according to nbc4i.com. Police then arrived on scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey gave him orders to throw the gun. He threw the gun on the ground. He refused to show his hands. At some point, he produced a handgun. Officers attempted to resolve the situation through the use of \u2018less than lethal.\u2019 The suspect fired at officers and the officers returned fire,\u201d Police Chief Joel Rivera told nbc4i.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a press conference, police described Sigala as disturbed. The actions by Allen delayed the gunman and that intervention likely saved lives. Meanwhile, Sigala died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, according to nbc4i.com. Police reported no other injuries from the incident. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Concerned Citizen Delays Gunman Armed With AK-47","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-24 22:03:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-25 02:03:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/08\/20\/texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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For more information, visit: https:\/\/www.oxhuntingranch.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Ox Ranch","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"ox-ranch","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-12-02 12:45:28","post_modified_gmt":"2024-12-02 17:45:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/?p=392868","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124428,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-06-15 12:39:41","post_date_gmt":"2021-06-15 16:39:41","post_content":"\n

An effort between Cimarron Firearms and Texas House of Representative, Kyle Biedermann, bestowed a unique new distinction recently. Texas named the legendary 1847 Colt Walker the \"official\" state handgun<\/a>. It joins the Bluebonnet as the state flower and the mockingbird as the state bird, brining a unique distinction with an official state handgun moniker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

1847 Colt Walker Named Official Handgun of Texas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The handgun became official May 24, 2021. Texas Gov. Greg Abbot signed the revolution, naming the 1847 Colt Walker the official handgun of the state of Texas. The 87th Legislature of the Texas Senate Bill titled, Recognizing the 1847 Colt Walker pistol as the official handgun of the State of Texas,\" as it was \"historically crucial to the early survival of the great State of Texas.\" <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 1847 Colt Walker remains the most powerful blackpowder pistol on the market, according to Cimarron Arms. Co-invented by Samuel Walker, Eli Whitney Junior and Colt's produced the pistol. Waker served as a Texas Ranger captain. He served in the American Indian Wars and the Mexican-American wars. His idea for a new pistol attempted to provide the Rangers with a pistol powerful enough to take down a rider and his mount. The Texas Rangers made it the weapon of choice during the Mexican-American Wars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas Proud<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\"It has been said that God created man, but Samuel Colt made them equal. Firearms have long been the palladium of our constitutional liberties, which is precisely why I was honored to support this designation by the great state of Texas. Let this serve to not only recognize the contribution Mr. Colt made to Texas history, but also to highlight the important purpose of an armed citizenry,\" Biedermann said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy bloodline runs deep in the State of Texas,\u201d Mike Harvey, founder and CEO of Cimarron Firearms, said. \u201cIf there ever was a handgun that spoke Texan, it\u2019s the 1847 Walker. Our replica honors the men who secured Texas and made it what it is today. The Texas Rangers helped define the character of Texas. Their legendary leadership set them apart from any other lawmakers in the country and they were and still are highly respected. Their handgun of choice was the 1847 Colt Walker.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The official handgun distinction puts the famous Colt pistol in an extremely select class. Designed for hard use by the Texas Rangers, it deserves a special place of distinction. Better still, consumers can get a modern version of the famous pistol for a reasonable price. The Cimarron 1847 Colt Walker retails for $495.39. <\/p>\n","post_title":"1847 Colt Walker Named the 'Official' Handgun of Texas","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"1847-colt-walker-texas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/06\/15\/1847-colt-walker-texas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2090,"post_author":"850","post_date":"2021-03-09 06:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-03-09 11:00:00","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uYBf3XPwvaU\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hog hunting<\/a> in Texas is incredibly fun. And doing it from the sky is a serious thrill. If you haven't done it, take a trip. A recent video, however, paints a different picture of the \"fun\" we're talking about. After the engine of a helicopter quits on a Texas hog hunt, the pilot makes some quick maneuvers to avoid what could've been a disastrous crash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Texas Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The incident occurred on Jan. 9, 2021, in Albany, Texas. Less than one minute after take off, the engine quits. The pilot acts quickly, re-diverting the helicopter and turning it into a field where it crash lands. The helicopter takes a beating, but nobody is injured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All three men remain incredibly calm during the entire experience. When we first watched the video, we thought the pilot did a nice job. However, we're not pilots. But the people at Plane and Pilot<\/em> had the same thoughts we did. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The pilot immediately initiates autorotation procedures. Faced straight ahead with a road atop a daunting berm, the pilot opts, instead, for a left turn to a landing spot on flat terrain surrounded by brush and scrub trees. The landing is successful in that all aboard walked away uninjured. The helicopter was not as fortunate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Unavoidably, one of the main rotors strikes a small tree, subsequently hitting the tail boom and severing it from the fuselage. There is no fire.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another commenter on the video, who claims he's a flight instructor, says: \"That was an OUTSTANDING job of auto-rotation. As I watching I was thinking what I would do. I did not like the highway because it had a bank that would surely be more destructive at impact. Then he also turned left to avoid the road. Notice at the last seconds he had the conscious of mind to make a slight correction to avoid the tree. Outstanding!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After calmly asking if everyone is OK, the pilot shuts down the helicopter and the three men jump out and clear their rifles. One of the hunters looks at the pilot and sends him some praise with, \"You're one hell of a f*cking pilot.\" We agree. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Pilot Saves the Day During Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash in Texas","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/03\/09\/hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10206,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2021-02-11 13:32:41","post_date_gmt":"2021-02-11 18:32:41","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EcGMbbiIl6w\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A Texas mom tackled a suspected peeper, the man she says she caught looking through her daughter's window recently. The suspect promptly evaded two officers. But Phyllis Pena laid a nice hit on the perp, bringing him down until police were able to make the arrest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Mom Tackles Peeping Tom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"I figured at least I could do, if I got him down, tripped him up, whatever, then they would have the chance to get caught up,\" Phyllis Pena told KPRC Houston<\/a>. \"First instinct was just to make sure he didn't go any further.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With her daughter looking on, footage<\/a> shows Pena take matters into her own hand. She rushes in without hesitation, risking personal injury. And police gushed about her selflessness in helping apprehend the suspect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not very often that we have somebody that actually steps in, puts themself in harm\u2019s way to assist in apprehending somebody,\u201d Sgt. Roy Welch told KPRC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pena's actions proved heroic. But her courage to act came from a place typically reserved for parents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy kids are my life and just making sure I protect them,\u201d Pena said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Zane Hawkins, now faces charges of possession of a controlled substance, along with evading and resisting arrest, reported KPRC. Police said even more charges could come later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the end, officers heaped much praise on Pena. One officer even said, jokingly, she looked like she enough game for the NFL. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe cop fist-bumped me and he was like, \u2018Hey, so I heard the Texans are looking for a new linebacker,\u2019\u201d Pena said, according to KPRC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We're guessing the Texans coaches would prefer to see her get that head across the bow, as they say. But everyone will no doubt be impressed with the fight, and the takedown, from this Texas mom. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Mom Lays Out Alleged Peeper With Bone-Crushing Tackle","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-mom-tackles-peeper","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/02\/11\/texas-mom-tackles-peeper\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10552,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-12-09 13:30:39","post_date_gmt":"2020-12-09 18:30:39","post_content":"\n

A storm of gun control bills blew into Texas in November, with pre-filing ushering in a record number of anti-gun legislation. Among the fray, one bill would even ban private firearms sales among Texas citizens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Bill Would Ban Private Firearms Sales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Texas State Rep. Lina Ortega (D) filed 16 of those bills. Among them, H.B. 118 would require background checks on all private firearms sales. Not even federal law requires such restrictions on privates sales and purchases. Doesn't sound very Texan, to say the least. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Though I filed several bills today, all of which are important to House District 77, I would like to highlight some priority bills in the subject areas of healthcare and gun safety,\" Ortega said in a press release<\/a> Nov. 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas currently doesn't require background checks when private sellers transfer a gun to another person. Federal law does require federally licensed firearm dealers to run a background check on all transfers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Requiring background checks for all firearm sales and transfers is an important step towards preventing firearms from being transferred to those who should not possess them,\" Ortega said. \"Closing this loophole will make Texans safer from gun violence and save lives.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the coronavirus pandemic<\/a>, policing challenges<\/a> and social unrest of 2020 taught us private sales remain vitally important to the Second Amendment. A run on guns and ammunition<\/a> made buying from stores difficult. Further, 9mm and .223 ammo virtually became unobtanium<\/em>. And anti-gun locales<\/a>, and restrictive policy, made it all but impossible to get a gun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn't seem like the H.B. 118 bill will see the light of day, but it would be a severe blow to 2A supporters in the Lone Star State. It would severely impact the ability to obtain a gun during a critical time of need. The legislative session begins Jan. 12, 2021. We encourage all gun-loving Texans to make their voice heard. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Private Firearms Sales Would Be Banned in Texas Under New Bill","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-private-firearms-sales-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/12\/09\/texas-private-firearms-sales-ban\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11122,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-08-20 13:27:12","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-20 17:27:12","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/XGhRGTKSeiA\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A concerned citizen in Texas intervened it what might have proven to be a terrible incident in Weslaco on Aug. 18. The man stopped and talked to a suspect allegedly carrying an AK-47 rifle<\/a> into a Walmart. That interaction might have delayed the suspect long enough, until police arrived on the scene. In the end, police shot and killed the gunman, later identified as 27-year-old Marco Antonio Sigala Jr. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Police Forced to Shoot Marco Antonio Sigala Jr.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was pulling up and I seen a gentleman, young man approximately 25, mid-to-late twenties, carrying an AK-47 into the store,\u201d witness John Allen told nbc4i.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala seemed distraught, visibly upset over the interaction, according to Allen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe was very upset that I stopped him, and he was wanting to know who I was, those kinds of things. I said I was just a soldier, and I\u2019m concerned citizen and you\u2019re not shooting anybody in this store today,\u201d Allen said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala then allegedly entered the store and engaged in a confrontation with a customer. Reports state he also pointed a gun at that customer. He then made his way toward the back of the store, according to nbc4i.com. Police then arrived on scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey gave him orders to throw the gun. He threw the gun on the ground. He refused to show his hands. At some point, he produced a handgun. Officers attempted to resolve the situation through the use of \u2018less than lethal.\u2019 The suspect fired at officers and the officers returned fire,\u201d Police Chief Joel Rivera told nbc4i.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a press conference, police described Sigala as disturbed. The actions by Allen delayed the gunman and that intervention likely saved lives. Meanwhile, Sigala died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, according to nbc4i.com. Police reported no other injuries from the incident. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Concerned Citizen Delays Gunman Armed With AK-47","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-24 22:03:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-25 02:03:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/08\/20\/texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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The ranch also collaborates with organizations and researchers to advance knowledge and practices in wildlife management. This dedication ensures that future generations can continue to enjoy the natural beauty and wildlife that make OX Ranch a standout destination. If you ever get a chance to visit this incredible ranch, don't pass it up. It will be the memory of a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information, visit: https:\/\/www.oxhuntingranch.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Ox Ranch","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"ox-ranch","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-12-02 12:45:28","post_modified_gmt":"2024-12-02 17:45:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/?p=392868","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124428,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-06-15 12:39:41","post_date_gmt":"2021-06-15 16:39:41","post_content":"\n

An effort between Cimarron Firearms and Texas House of Representative, Kyle Biedermann, bestowed a unique new distinction recently. Texas named the legendary 1847 Colt Walker the \"official\" state handgun<\/a>. It joins the Bluebonnet as the state flower and the mockingbird as the state bird, brining a unique distinction with an official state handgun moniker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

1847 Colt Walker Named Official Handgun of Texas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The handgun became official May 24, 2021. Texas Gov. Greg Abbot signed the revolution, naming the 1847 Colt Walker the official handgun of the state of Texas. The 87th Legislature of the Texas Senate Bill titled, Recognizing the 1847 Colt Walker pistol as the official handgun of the State of Texas,\" as it was \"historically crucial to the early survival of the great State of Texas.\" <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 1847 Colt Walker remains the most powerful blackpowder pistol on the market, according to Cimarron Arms. Co-invented by Samuel Walker, Eli Whitney Junior and Colt's produced the pistol. Waker served as a Texas Ranger captain. He served in the American Indian Wars and the Mexican-American wars. His idea for a new pistol attempted to provide the Rangers with a pistol powerful enough to take down a rider and his mount. The Texas Rangers made it the weapon of choice during the Mexican-American Wars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas Proud<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\"It has been said that God created man, but Samuel Colt made them equal. Firearms have long been the palladium of our constitutional liberties, which is precisely why I was honored to support this designation by the great state of Texas. Let this serve to not only recognize the contribution Mr. Colt made to Texas history, but also to highlight the important purpose of an armed citizenry,\" Biedermann said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy bloodline runs deep in the State of Texas,\u201d Mike Harvey, founder and CEO of Cimarron Firearms, said. \u201cIf there ever was a handgun that spoke Texan, it\u2019s the 1847 Walker. Our replica honors the men who secured Texas and made it what it is today. The Texas Rangers helped define the character of Texas. Their legendary leadership set them apart from any other lawmakers in the country and they were and still are highly respected. Their handgun of choice was the 1847 Colt Walker.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The official handgun distinction puts the famous Colt pistol in an extremely select class. Designed for hard use by the Texas Rangers, it deserves a special place of distinction. Better still, consumers can get a modern version of the famous pistol for a reasonable price. The Cimarron 1847 Colt Walker retails for $495.39. <\/p>\n","post_title":"1847 Colt Walker Named the 'Official' Handgun of Texas","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"1847-colt-walker-texas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/06\/15\/1847-colt-walker-texas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2090,"post_author":"850","post_date":"2021-03-09 06:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-03-09 11:00:00","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uYBf3XPwvaU\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hog hunting<\/a> in Texas is incredibly fun. And doing it from the sky is a serious thrill. If you haven't done it, take a trip. A recent video, however, paints a different picture of the \"fun\" we're talking about. After the engine of a helicopter quits on a Texas hog hunt, the pilot makes some quick maneuvers to avoid what could've been a disastrous crash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Texas Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The incident occurred on Jan. 9, 2021, in Albany, Texas. Less than one minute after take off, the engine quits. The pilot acts quickly, re-diverting the helicopter and turning it into a field where it crash lands. The helicopter takes a beating, but nobody is injured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All three men remain incredibly calm during the entire experience. When we first watched the video, we thought the pilot did a nice job. However, we're not pilots. But the people at Plane and Pilot<\/em> had the same thoughts we did. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The pilot immediately initiates autorotation procedures. Faced straight ahead with a road atop a daunting berm, the pilot opts, instead, for a left turn to a landing spot on flat terrain surrounded by brush and scrub trees. The landing is successful in that all aboard walked away uninjured. The helicopter was not as fortunate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Unavoidably, one of the main rotors strikes a small tree, subsequently hitting the tail boom and severing it from the fuselage. There is no fire.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another commenter on the video, who claims he's a flight instructor, says: \"That was an OUTSTANDING job of auto-rotation. As I watching I was thinking what I would do. I did not like the highway because it had a bank that would surely be more destructive at impact. Then he also turned left to avoid the road. Notice at the last seconds he had the conscious of mind to make a slight correction to avoid the tree. Outstanding!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After calmly asking if everyone is OK, the pilot shuts down the helicopter and the three men jump out and clear their rifles. One of the hunters looks at the pilot and sends him some praise with, \"You're one hell of a f*cking pilot.\" We agree. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Pilot Saves the Day During Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash in Texas","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/03\/09\/hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10206,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2021-02-11 13:32:41","post_date_gmt":"2021-02-11 18:32:41","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EcGMbbiIl6w\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A Texas mom tackled a suspected peeper, the man she says she caught looking through her daughter's window recently. The suspect promptly evaded two officers. But Phyllis Pena laid a nice hit on the perp, bringing him down until police were able to make the arrest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Mom Tackles Peeping Tom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"I figured at least I could do, if I got him down, tripped him up, whatever, then they would have the chance to get caught up,\" Phyllis Pena told KPRC Houston<\/a>. \"First instinct was just to make sure he didn't go any further.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With her daughter looking on, footage<\/a> shows Pena take matters into her own hand. She rushes in without hesitation, risking personal injury. And police gushed about her selflessness in helping apprehend the suspect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not very often that we have somebody that actually steps in, puts themself in harm\u2019s way to assist in apprehending somebody,\u201d Sgt. Roy Welch told KPRC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pena's actions proved heroic. But her courage to act came from a place typically reserved for parents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy kids are my life and just making sure I protect them,\u201d Pena said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Zane Hawkins, now faces charges of possession of a controlled substance, along with evading and resisting arrest, reported KPRC. Police said even more charges could come later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the end, officers heaped much praise on Pena. One officer even said, jokingly, she looked like she enough game for the NFL. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe cop fist-bumped me and he was like, \u2018Hey, so I heard the Texans are looking for a new linebacker,\u2019\u201d Pena said, according to KPRC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We're guessing the Texans coaches would prefer to see her get that head across the bow, as they say. But everyone will no doubt be impressed with the fight, and the takedown, from this Texas mom. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Mom Lays Out Alleged Peeper With Bone-Crushing Tackle","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-mom-tackles-peeper","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/02\/11\/texas-mom-tackles-peeper\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10552,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-12-09 13:30:39","post_date_gmt":"2020-12-09 18:30:39","post_content":"\n

A storm of gun control bills blew into Texas in November, with pre-filing ushering in a record number of anti-gun legislation. Among the fray, one bill would even ban private firearms sales among Texas citizens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Bill Would Ban Private Firearms Sales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Texas State Rep. Lina Ortega (D) filed 16 of those bills. Among them, H.B. 118 would require background checks on all private firearms sales. Not even federal law requires such restrictions on privates sales and purchases. Doesn't sound very Texan, to say the least. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Though I filed several bills today, all of which are important to House District 77, I would like to highlight some priority bills in the subject areas of healthcare and gun safety,\" Ortega said in a press release<\/a> Nov. 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas currently doesn't require background checks when private sellers transfer a gun to another person. Federal law does require federally licensed firearm dealers to run a background check on all transfers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Requiring background checks for all firearm sales and transfers is an important step towards preventing firearms from being transferred to those who should not possess them,\" Ortega said. \"Closing this loophole will make Texans safer from gun violence and save lives.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the coronavirus pandemic<\/a>, policing challenges<\/a> and social unrest of 2020 taught us private sales remain vitally important to the Second Amendment. A run on guns and ammunition<\/a> made buying from stores difficult. Further, 9mm and .223 ammo virtually became unobtanium<\/em>. And anti-gun locales<\/a>, and restrictive policy, made it all but impossible to get a gun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn't seem like the H.B. 118 bill will see the light of day, but it would be a severe blow to 2A supporters in the Lone Star State. It would severely impact the ability to obtain a gun during a critical time of need. The legislative session begins Jan. 12, 2021. We encourage all gun-loving Texans to make their voice heard. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Private Firearms Sales Would Be Banned in Texas Under New Bill","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-private-firearms-sales-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/12\/09\/texas-private-firearms-sales-ban\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11122,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-08-20 13:27:12","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-20 17:27:12","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/XGhRGTKSeiA\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A concerned citizen in Texas intervened it what might have proven to be a terrible incident in Weslaco on Aug. 18. The man stopped and talked to a suspect allegedly carrying an AK-47 rifle<\/a> into a Walmart. That interaction might have delayed the suspect long enough, until police arrived on the scene. In the end, police shot and killed the gunman, later identified as 27-year-old Marco Antonio Sigala Jr. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Police Forced to Shoot Marco Antonio Sigala Jr.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was pulling up and I seen a gentleman, young man approximately 25, mid-to-late twenties, carrying an AK-47 into the store,\u201d witness John Allen told nbc4i.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala seemed distraught, visibly upset over the interaction, according to Allen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe was very upset that I stopped him, and he was wanting to know who I was, those kinds of things. I said I was just a soldier, and I\u2019m concerned citizen and you\u2019re not shooting anybody in this store today,\u201d Allen said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala then allegedly entered the store and engaged in a confrontation with a customer. Reports state he also pointed a gun at that customer. He then made his way toward the back of the store, according to nbc4i.com. Police then arrived on scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey gave him orders to throw the gun. He threw the gun on the ground. He refused to show his hands. At some point, he produced a handgun. Officers attempted to resolve the situation through the use of \u2018less than lethal.\u2019 The suspect fired at officers and the officers returned fire,\u201d Police Chief Joel Rivera told nbc4i.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a press conference, police described Sigala as disturbed. The actions by Allen delayed the gunman and that intervention likely saved lives. Meanwhile, Sigala died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, according to nbc4i.com. Police reported no other injuries from the incident. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Concerned Citizen Delays Gunman Armed With AK-47","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-24 22:03:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-25 02:03:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/08\/20\/texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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While wildlife and hunting are central to the OX Ranch experience, the ranch also offers a range of activities for those seeking adventure or relaxation. Guests can explore the ranch on ATVs, try skeet shooting, or navigate the clear waters of the property's spring-fed creeks and lakes by kayaking or paddleboarding. A cornerstone of OX Ranch's mission is its commitment to wildlife conservation and sustainable land management. By preserving vast tracts of habitat and promoting biodiversity, the ranch contributes to the protection of endangered species and the balance of ecosystems. Its efforts to maintain healthy populations of both exotic and native animals exemplify a harmonious blend of conservation and recreation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ranch also collaborates with organizations and researchers to advance knowledge and practices in wildlife management. This dedication ensures that future generations can continue to enjoy the natural beauty and wildlife that make OX Ranch a standout destination. If you ever get a chance to visit this incredible ranch, don't pass it up. It will be the memory of a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information, visit: https:\/\/www.oxhuntingranch.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Ox Ranch","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"ox-ranch","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-12-02 12:45:28","post_modified_gmt":"2024-12-02 17:45:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/?p=392868","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124428,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-06-15 12:39:41","post_date_gmt":"2021-06-15 16:39:41","post_content":"\n

An effort between Cimarron Firearms and Texas House of Representative, Kyle Biedermann, bestowed a unique new distinction recently. Texas named the legendary 1847 Colt Walker the \"official\" state handgun<\/a>. It joins the Bluebonnet as the state flower and the mockingbird as the state bird, brining a unique distinction with an official state handgun moniker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

1847 Colt Walker Named Official Handgun of Texas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The handgun became official May 24, 2021. Texas Gov. Greg Abbot signed the revolution, naming the 1847 Colt Walker the official handgun of the state of Texas. The 87th Legislature of the Texas Senate Bill titled, Recognizing the 1847 Colt Walker pistol as the official handgun of the State of Texas,\" as it was \"historically crucial to the early survival of the great State of Texas.\" <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 1847 Colt Walker remains the most powerful blackpowder pistol on the market, according to Cimarron Arms. Co-invented by Samuel Walker, Eli Whitney Junior and Colt's produced the pistol. Waker served as a Texas Ranger captain. He served in the American Indian Wars and the Mexican-American wars. His idea for a new pistol attempted to provide the Rangers with a pistol powerful enough to take down a rider and his mount. The Texas Rangers made it the weapon of choice during the Mexican-American Wars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas Proud<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\"It has been said that God created man, but Samuel Colt made them equal. Firearms have long been the palladium of our constitutional liberties, which is precisely why I was honored to support this designation by the great state of Texas. Let this serve to not only recognize the contribution Mr. Colt made to Texas history, but also to highlight the important purpose of an armed citizenry,\" Biedermann said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy bloodline runs deep in the State of Texas,\u201d Mike Harvey, founder and CEO of Cimarron Firearms, said. \u201cIf there ever was a handgun that spoke Texan, it\u2019s the 1847 Walker. Our replica honors the men who secured Texas and made it what it is today. The Texas Rangers helped define the character of Texas. Their legendary leadership set them apart from any other lawmakers in the country and they were and still are highly respected. Their handgun of choice was the 1847 Colt Walker.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The official handgun distinction puts the famous Colt pistol in an extremely select class. Designed for hard use by the Texas Rangers, it deserves a special place of distinction. Better still, consumers can get a modern version of the famous pistol for a reasonable price. The Cimarron 1847 Colt Walker retails for $495.39. <\/p>\n","post_title":"1847 Colt Walker Named the 'Official' Handgun of Texas","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"1847-colt-walker-texas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/06\/15\/1847-colt-walker-texas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2090,"post_author":"850","post_date":"2021-03-09 06:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-03-09 11:00:00","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uYBf3XPwvaU\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hog hunting<\/a> in Texas is incredibly fun. And doing it from the sky is a serious thrill. If you haven't done it, take a trip. A recent video, however, paints a different picture of the \"fun\" we're talking about. After the engine of a helicopter quits on a Texas hog hunt, the pilot makes some quick maneuvers to avoid what could've been a disastrous crash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Texas Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The incident occurred on Jan. 9, 2021, in Albany, Texas. Less than one minute after take off, the engine quits. The pilot acts quickly, re-diverting the helicopter and turning it into a field where it crash lands. The helicopter takes a beating, but nobody is injured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All three men remain incredibly calm during the entire experience. When we first watched the video, we thought the pilot did a nice job. However, we're not pilots. But the people at Plane and Pilot<\/em> had the same thoughts we did. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The pilot immediately initiates autorotation procedures. Faced straight ahead with a road atop a daunting berm, the pilot opts, instead, for a left turn to a landing spot on flat terrain surrounded by brush and scrub trees. The landing is successful in that all aboard walked away uninjured. The helicopter was not as fortunate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Unavoidably, one of the main rotors strikes a small tree, subsequently hitting the tail boom and severing it from the fuselage. There is no fire.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another commenter on the video, who claims he's a flight instructor, says: \"That was an OUTSTANDING job of auto-rotation. As I watching I was thinking what I would do. I did not like the highway because it had a bank that would surely be more destructive at impact. Then he also turned left to avoid the road. Notice at the last seconds he had the conscious of mind to make a slight correction to avoid the tree. Outstanding!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After calmly asking if everyone is OK, the pilot shuts down the helicopter and the three men jump out and clear their rifles. One of the hunters looks at the pilot and sends him some praise with, \"You're one hell of a f*cking pilot.\" We agree. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Pilot Saves the Day During Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash in Texas","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/03\/09\/hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10206,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2021-02-11 13:32:41","post_date_gmt":"2021-02-11 18:32:41","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EcGMbbiIl6w\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A Texas mom tackled a suspected peeper, the man she says she caught looking through her daughter's window recently. The suspect promptly evaded two officers. But Phyllis Pena laid a nice hit on the perp, bringing him down until police were able to make the arrest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Mom Tackles Peeping Tom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"I figured at least I could do, if I got him down, tripped him up, whatever, then they would have the chance to get caught up,\" Phyllis Pena told KPRC Houston<\/a>. \"First instinct was just to make sure he didn't go any further.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With her daughter looking on, footage<\/a> shows Pena take matters into her own hand. She rushes in without hesitation, risking personal injury. And police gushed about her selflessness in helping apprehend the suspect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not very often that we have somebody that actually steps in, puts themself in harm\u2019s way to assist in apprehending somebody,\u201d Sgt. Roy Welch told KPRC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pena's actions proved heroic. But her courage to act came from a place typically reserved for parents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy kids are my life and just making sure I protect them,\u201d Pena said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Zane Hawkins, now faces charges of possession of a controlled substance, along with evading and resisting arrest, reported KPRC. Police said even more charges could come later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the end, officers heaped much praise on Pena. One officer even said, jokingly, she looked like she enough game for the NFL. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe cop fist-bumped me and he was like, \u2018Hey, so I heard the Texans are looking for a new linebacker,\u2019\u201d Pena said, according to KPRC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We're guessing the Texans coaches would prefer to see her get that head across the bow, as they say. But everyone will no doubt be impressed with the fight, and the takedown, from this Texas mom. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Mom Lays Out Alleged Peeper With Bone-Crushing Tackle","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-mom-tackles-peeper","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/02\/11\/texas-mom-tackles-peeper\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10552,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-12-09 13:30:39","post_date_gmt":"2020-12-09 18:30:39","post_content":"\n

A storm of gun control bills blew into Texas in November, with pre-filing ushering in a record number of anti-gun legislation. Among the fray, one bill would even ban private firearms sales among Texas citizens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Bill Would Ban Private Firearms Sales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Texas State Rep. Lina Ortega (D) filed 16 of those bills. Among them, H.B. 118 would require background checks on all private firearms sales. Not even federal law requires such restrictions on privates sales and purchases. Doesn't sound very Texan, to say the least. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Though I filed several bills today, all of which are important to House District 77, I would like to highlight some priority bills in the subject areas of healthcare and gun safety,\" Ortega said in a press release<\/a> Nov. 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas currently doesn't require background checks when private sellers transfer a gun to another person. Federal law does require federally licensed firearm dealers to run a background check on all transfers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Requiring background checks for all firearm sales and transfers is an important step towards preventing firearms from being transferred to those who should not possess them,\" Ortega said. \"Closing this loophole will make Texans safer from gun violence and save lives.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the coronavirus pandemic<\/a>, policing challenges<\/a> and social unrest of 2020 taught us private sales remain vitally important to the Second Amendment. A run on guns and ammunition<\/a> made buying from stores difficult. Further, 9mm and .223 ammo virtually became unobtanium<\/em>. And anti-gun locales<\/a>, and restrictive policy, made it all but impossible to get a gun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn't seem like the H.B. 118 bill will see the light of day, but it would be a severe blow to 2A supporters in the Lone Star State. It would severely impact the ability to obtain a gun during a critical time of need. The legislative session begins Jan. 12, 2021. We encourage all gun-loving Texans to make their voice heard. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Private Firearms Sales Would Be Banned in Texas Under New Bill","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-private-firearms-sales-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/12\/09\/texas-private-firearms-sales-ban\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11122,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-08-20 13:27:12","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-20 17:27:12","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/XGhRGTKSeiA\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A concerned citizen in Texas intervened it what might have proven to be a terrible incident in Weslaco on Aug. 18. The man stopped and talked to a suspect allegedly carrying an AK-47 rifle<\/a> into a Walmart. That interaction might have delayed the suspect long enough, until police arrived on the scene. In the end, police shot and killed the gunman, later identified as 27-year-old Marco Antonio Sigala Jr. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Police Forced to Shoot Marco Antonio Sigala Jr.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was pulling up and I seen a gentleman, young man approximately 25, mid-to-late twenties, carrying an AK-47 into the store,\u201d witness John Allen told nbc4i.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala seemed distraught, visibly upset over the interaction, according to Allen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe was very upset that I stopped him, and he was wanting to know who I was, those kinds of things. I said I was just a soldier, and I\u2019m concerned citizen and you\u2019re not shooting anybody in this store today,\u201d Allen said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala then allegedly entered the store and engaged in a confrontation with a customer. Reports state he also pointed a gun at that customer. He then made his way toward the back of the store, according to nbc4i.com. Police then arrived on scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey gave him orders to throw the gun. He threw the gun on the ground. He refused to show his hands. At some point, he produced a handgun. Officers attempted to resolve the situation through the use of \u2018less than lethal.\u2019 The suspect fired at officers and the officers returned fire,\u201d Police Chief Joel Rivera told nbc4i.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a press conference, police described Sigala as disturbed. The actions by Allen delayed the gunman and that intervention likely saved lives. Meanwhile, Sigala died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, according to nbc4i.com. Police reported no other injuries from the incident. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Concerned Citizen Delays Gunman Armed With AK-47","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-24 22:03:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-25 02:03:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/08\/20\/texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Just Relax<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While wildlife and hunting are central to the OX Ranch experience, the ranch also offers a range of activities for those seeking adventure or relaxation. Guests can explore the ranch on ATVs, try skeet shooting, or navigate the clear waters of the property's spring-fed creeks and lakes by kayaking or paddleboarding. A cornerstone of OX Ranch's mission is its commitment to wildlife conservation and sustainable land management. By preserving vast tracts of habitat and promoting biodiversity, the ranch contributes to the protection of endangered species and the balance of ecosystems. Its efforts to maintain healthy populations of both exotic and native animals exemplify a harmonious blend of conservation and recreation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ranch also collaborates with organizations and researchers to advance knowledge and practices in wildlife management. This dedication ensures that future generations can continue to enjoy the natural beauty and wildlife that make OX Ranch a standout destination. If you ever get a chance to visit this incredible ranch, don't pass it up. It will be the memory of a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information, visit: https:\/\/www.oxhuntingranch.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Ox Ranch","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"ox-ranch","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-12-02 12:45:28","post_modified_gmt":"2024-12-02 17:45:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/?p=392868","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124428,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-06-15 12:39:41","post_date_gmt":"2021-06-15 16:39:41","post_content":"\n

An effort between Cimarron Firearms and Texas House of Representative, Kyle Biedermann, bestowed a unique new distinction recently. Texas named the legendary 1847 Colt Walker the \"official\" state handgun<\/a>. It joins the Bluebonnet as the state flower and the mockingbird as the state bird, brining a unique distinction with an official state handgun moniker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

1847 Colt Walker Named Official Handgun of Texas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The handgun became official May 24, 2021. Texas Gov. Greg Abbot signed the revolution, naming the 1847 Colt Walker the official handgun of the state of Texas. The 87th Legislature of the Texas Senate Bill titled, Recognizing the 1847 Colt Walker pistol as the official handgun of the State of Texas,\" as it was \"historically crucial to the early survival of the great State of Texas.\" <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 1847 Colt Walker remains the most powerful blackpowder pistol on the market, according to Cimarron Arms. Co-invented by Samuel Walker, Eli Whitney Junior and Colt's produced the pistol. Waker served as a Texas Ranger captain. He served in the American Indian Wars and the Mexican-American wars. His idea for a new pistol attempted to provide the Rangers with a pistol powerful enough to take down a rider and his mount. The Texas Rangers made it the weapon of choice during the Mexican-American Wars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas Proud<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\"It has been said that God created man, but Samuel Colt made them equal. Firearms have long been the palladium of our constitutional liberties, which is precisely why I was honored to support this designation by the great state of Texas. Let this serve to not only recognize the contribution Mr. Colt made to Texas history, but also to highlight the important purpose of an armed citizenry,\" Biedermann said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy bloodline runs deep in the State of Texas,\u201d Mike Harvey, founder and CEO of Cimarron Firearms, said. \u201cIf there ever was a handgun that spoke Texan, it\u2019s the 1847 Walker. Our replica honors the men who secured Texas and made it what it is today. The Texas Rangers helped define the character of Texas. Their legendary leadership set them apart from any other lawmakers in the country and they were and still are highly respected. Their handgun of choice was the 1847 Colt Walker.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The official handgun distinction puts the famous Colt pistol in an extremely select class. Designed for hard use by the Texas Rangers, it deserves a special place of distinction. Better still, consumers can get a modern version of the famous pistol for a reasonable price. The Cimarron 1847 Colt Walker retails for $495.39. <\/p>\n","post_title":"1847 Colt Walker Named the 'Official' Handgun of Texas","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"1847-colt-walker-texas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/06\/15\/1847-colt-walker-texas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2090,"post_author":"850","post_date":"2021-03-09 06:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-03-09 11:00:00","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uYBf3XPwvaU\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hog hunting<\/a> in Texas is incredibly fun. And doing it from the sky is a serious thrill. If you haven't done it, take a trip. A recent video, however, paints a different picture of the \"fun\" we're talking about. After the engine of a helicopter quits on a Texas hog hunt, the pilot makes some quick maneuvers to avoid what could've been a disastrous crash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Texas Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The incident occurred on Jan. 9, 2021, in Albany, Texas. Less than one minute after take off, the engine quits. The pilot acts quickly, re-diverting the helicopter and turning it into a field where it crash lands. The helicopter takes a beating, but nobody is injured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All three men remain incredibly calm during the entire experience. When we first watched the video, we thought the pilot did a nice job. However, we're not pilots. But the people at Plane and Pilot<\/em> had the same thoughts we did. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The pilot immediately initiates autorotation procedures. Faced straight ahead with a road atop a daunting berm, the pilot opts, instead, for a left turn to a landing spot on flat terrain surrounded by brush and scrub trees. The landing is successful in that all aboard walked away uninjured. The helicopter was not as fortunate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Unavoidably, one of the main rotors strikes a small tree, subsequently hitting the tail boom and severing it from the fuselage. There is no fire.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another commenter on the video, who claims he's a flight instructor, says: \"That was an OUTSTANDING job of auto-rotation. As I watching I was thinking what I would do. I did not like the highway because it had a bank that would surely be more destructive at impact. Then he also turned left to avoid the road. Notice at the last seconds he had the conscious of mind to make a slight correction to avoid the tree. Outstanding!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After calmly asking if everyone is OK, the pilot shuts down the helicopter and the three men jump out and clear their rifles. One of the hunters looks at the pilot and sends him some praise with, \"You're one hell of a f*cking pilot.\" We agree. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Pilot Saves the Day During Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash in Texas","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/03\/09\/hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10206,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2021-02-11 13:32:41","post_date_gmt":"2021-02-11 18:32:41","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EcGMbbiIl6w\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A Texas mom tackled a suspected peeper, the man she says she caught looking through her daughter's window recently. The suspect promptly evaded two officers. But Phyllis Pena laid a nice hit on the perp, bringing him down until police were able to make the arrest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Mom Tackles Peeping Tom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"I figured at least I could do, if I got him down, tripped him up, whatever, then they would have the chance to get caught up,\" Phyllis Pena told KPRC Houston<\/a>. \"First instinct was just to make sure he didn't go any further.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With her daughter looking on, footage<\/a> shows Pena take matters into her own hand. She rushes in without hesitation, risking personal injury. And police gushed about her selflessness in helping apprehend the suspect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not very often that we have somebody that actually steps in, puts themself in harm\u2019s way to assist in apprehending somebody,\u201d Sgt. Roy Welch told KPRC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pena's actions proved heroic. But her courage to act came from a place typically reserved for parents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy kids are my life and just making sure I protect them,\u201d Pena said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Zane Hawkins, now faces charges of possession of a controlled substance, along with evading and resisting arrest, reported KPRC. Police said even more charges could come later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the end, officers heaped much praise on Pena. One officer even said, jokingly, she looked like she enough game for the NFL. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe cop fist-bumped me and he was like, \u2018Hey, so I heard the Texans are looking for a new linebacker,\u2019\u201d Pena said, according to KPRC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We're guessing the Texans coaches would prefer to see her get that head across the bow, as they say. But everyone will no doubt be impressed with the fight, and the takedown, from this Texas mom. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Mom Lays Out Alleged Peeper With Bone-Crushing Tackle","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-mom-tackles-peeper","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/02\/11\/texas-mom-tackles-peeper\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10552,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-12-09 13:30:39","post_date_gmt":"2020-12-09 18:30:39","post_content":"\n

A storm of gun control bills blew into Texas in November, with pre-filing ushering in a record number of anti-gun legislation. Among the fray, one bill would even ban private firearms sales among Texas citizens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Bill Would Ban Private Firearms Sales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Texas State Rep. Lina Ortega (D) filed 16 of those bills. Among them, H.B. 118 would require background checks on all private firearms sales. Not even federal law requires such restrictions on privates sales and purchases. Doesn't sound very Texan, to say the least. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Though I filed several bills today, all of which are important to House District 77, I would like to highlight some priority bills in the subject areas of healthcare and gun safety,\" Ortega said in a press release<\/a> Nov. 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas currently doesn't require background checks when private sellers transfer a gun to another person. Federal law does require federally licensed firearm dealers to run a background check on all transfers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Requiring background checks for all firearm sales and transfers is an important step towards preventing firearms from being transferred to those who should not possess them,\" Ortega said. \"Closing this loophole will make Texans safer from gun violence and save lives.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the coronavirus pandemic<\/a>, policing challenges<\/a> and social unrest of 2020 taught us private sales remain vitally important to the Second Amendment. A run on guns and ammunition<\/a> made buying from stores difficult. Further, 9mm and .223 ammo virtually became unobtanium<\/em>. And anti-gun locales<\/a>, and restrictive policy, made it all but impossible to get a gun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn't seem like the H.B. 118 bill will see the light of day, but it would be a severe blow to 2A supporters in the Lone Star State. It would severely impact the ability to obtain a gun during a critical time of need. The legislative session begins Jan. 12, 2021. We encourage all gun-loving Texans to make their voice heard. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Private Firearms Sales Would Be Banned in Texas Under New Bill","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-private-firearms-sales-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/12\/09\/texas-private-firearms-sales-ban\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11122,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-08-20 13:27:12","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-20 17:27:12","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/XGhRGTKSeiA\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A concerned citizen in Texas intervened it what might have proven to be a terrible incident in Weslaco on Aug. 18. The man stopped and talked to a suspect allegedly carrying an AK-47 rifle<\/a> into a Walmart. That interaction might have delayed the suspect long enough, until police arrived on the scene. In the end, police shot and killed the gunman, later identified as 27-year-old Marco Antonio Sigala Jr. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Police Forced to Shoot Marco Antonio Sigala Jr.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was pulling up and I seen a gentleman, young man approximately 25, mid-to-late twenties, carrying an AK-47 into the store,\u201d witness John Allen told nbc4i.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala seemed distraught, visibly upset over the interaction, according to Allen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe was very upset that I stopped him, and he was wanting to know who I was, those kinds of things. I said I was just a soldier, and I\u2019m concerned citizen and you\u2019re not shooting anybody in this store today,\u201d Allen said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala then allegedly entered the store and engaged in a confrontation with a customer. Reports state he also pointed a gun at that customer. He then made his way toward the back of the store, according to nbc4i.com. Police then arrived on scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey gave him orders to throw the gun. He threw the gun on the ground. He refused to show his hands. At some point, he produced a handgun. Officers attempted to resolve the situation through the use of \u2018less than lethal.\u2019 The suspect fired at officers and the officers returned fire,\u201d Police Chief Joel Rivera told nbc4i.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a press conference, police described Sigala as disturbed. The actions by Allen delayed the gunman and that intervention likely saved lives. Meanwhile, Sigala died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, according to nbc4i.com. Police reported no other injuries from the incident. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Concerned Citizen Delays Gunman Armed With AK-47","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-24 22:03:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-25 02:03:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/08\/20\/texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Just Relax<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While wildlife and hunting are central to the OX Ranch experience, the ranch also offers a range of activities for those seeking adventure or relaxation. Guests can explore the ranch on ATVs, try skeet shooting, or navigate the clear waters of the property's spring-fed creeks and lakes by kayaking or paddleboarding. A cornerstone of OX Ranch's mission is its commitment to wildlife conservation and sustainable land management. By preserving vast tracts of habitat and promoting biodiversity, the ranch contributes to the protection of endangered species and the balance of ecosystems. Its efforts to maintain healthy populations of both exotic and native animals exemplify a harmonious blend of conservation and recreation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ranch also collaborates with organizations and researchers to advance knowledge and practices in wildlife management. This dedication ensures that future generations can continue to enjoy the natural beauty and wildlife that make OX Ranch a standout destination. If you ever get a chance to visit this incredible ranch, don't pass it up. It will be the memory of a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information, visit: https:\/\/www.oxhuntingranch.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Ox Ranch","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"ox-ranch","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-12-02 12:45:28","post_modified_gmt":"2024-12-02 17:45:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/?p=392868","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124428,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-06-15 12:39:41","post_date_gmt":"2021-06-15 16:39:41","post_content":"\n

An effort between Cimarron Firearms and Texas House of Representative, Kyle Biedermann, bestowed a unique new distinction recently. Texas named the legendary 1847 Colt Walker the \"official\" state handgun<\/a>. It joins the Bluebonnet as the state flower and the mockingbird as the state bird, brining a unique distinction with an official state handgun moniker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

1847 Colt Walker Named Official Handgun of Texas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The handgun became official May 24, 2021. Texas Gov. Greg Abbot signed the revolution, naming the 1847 Colt Walker the official handgun of the state of Texas. The 87th Legislature of the Texas Senate Bill titled, Recognizing the 1847 Colt Walker pistol as the official handgun of the State of Texas,\" as it was \"historically crucial to the early survival of the great State of Texas.\" <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 1847 Colt Walker remains the most powerful blackpowder pistol on the market, according to Cimarron Arms. Co-invented by Samuel Walker, Eli Whitney Junior and Colt's produced the pistol. Waker served as a Texas Ranger captain. He served in the American Indian Wars and the Mexican-American wars. His idea for a new pistol attempted to provide the Rangers with a pistol powerful enough to take down a rider and his mount. The Texas Rangers made it the weapon of choice during the Mexican-American Wars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas Proud<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\"It has been said that God created man, but Samuel Colt made them equal. Firearms have long been the palladium of our constitutional liberties, which is precisely why I was honored to support this designation by the great state of Texas. Let this serve to not only recognize the contribution Mr. Colt made to Texas history, but also to highlight the important purpose of an armed citizenry,\" Biedermann said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy bloodline runs deep in the State of Texas,\u201d Mike Harvey, founder and CEO of Cimarron Firearms, said. \u201cIf there ever was a handgun that spoke Texan, it\u2019s the 1847 Walker. Our replica honors the men who secured Texas and made it what it is today. The Texas Rangers helped define the character of Texas. Their legendary leadership set them apart from any other lawmakers in the country and they were and still are highly respected. Their handgun of choice was the 1847 Colt Walker.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The official handgun distinction puts the famous Colt pistol in an extremely select class. Designed for hard use by the Texas Rangers, it deserves a special place of distinction. Better still, consumers can get a modern version of the famous pistol for a reasonable price. The Cimarron 1847 Colt Walker retails for $495.39. <\/p>\n","post_title":"1847 Colt Walker Named the 'Official' Handgun of Texas","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"1847-colt-walker-texas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/06\/15\/1847-colt-walker-texas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2090,"post_author":"850","post_date":"2021-03-09 06:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-03-09 11:00:00","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uYBf3XPwvaU\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hog hunting<\/a> in Texas is incredibly fun. And doing it from the sky is a serious thrill. If you haven't done it, take a trip. A recent video, however, paints a different picture of the \"fun\" we're talking about. After the engine of a helicopter quits on a Texas hog hunt, the pilot makes some quick maneuvers to avoid what could've been a disastrous crash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Texas Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The incident occurred on Jan. 9, 2021, in Albany, Texas. Less than one minute after take off, the engine quits. The pilot acts quickly, re-diverting the helicopter and turning it into a field where it crash lands. The helicopter takes a beating, but nobody is injured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All three men remain incredibly calm during the entire experience. When we first watched the video, we thought the pilot did a nice job. However, we're not pilots. But the people at Plane and Pilot<\/em> had the same thoughts we did. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The pilot immediately initiates autorotation procedures. Faced straight ahead with a road atop a daunting berm, the pilot opts, instead, for a left turn to a landing spot on flat terrain surrounded by brush and scrub trees. The landing is successful in that all aboard walked away uninjured. The helicopter was not as fortunate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Unavoidably, one of the main rotors strikes a small tree, subsequently hitting the tail boom and severing it from the fuselage. There is no fire.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another commenter on the video, who claims he's a flight instructor, says: \"That was an OUTSTANDING job of auto-rotation. As I watching I was thinking what I would do. I did not like the highway because it had a bank that would surely be more destructive at impact. Then he also turned left to avoid the road. Notice at the last seconds he had the conscious of mind to make a slight correction to avoid the tree. Outstanding!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After calmly asking if everyone is OK, the pilot shuts down the helicopter and the three men jump out and clear their rifles. One of the hunters looks at the pilot and sends him some praise with, \"You're one hell of a f*cking pilot.\" We agree. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Pilot Saves the Day During Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash in Texas","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/03\/09\/hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10206,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2021-02-11 13:32:41","post_date_gmt":"2021-02-11 18:32:41","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EcGMbbiIl6w\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A Texas mom tackled a suspected peeper, the man she says she caught looking through her daughter's window recently. The suspect promptly evaded two officers. But Phyllis Pena laid a nice hit on the perp, bringing him down until police were able to make the arrest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Mom Tackles Peeping Tom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"I figured at least I could do, if I got him down, tripped him up, whatever, then they would have the chance to get caught up,\" Phyllis Pena told KPRC Houston<\/a>. \"First instinct was just to make sure he didn't go any further.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With her daughter looking on, footage<\/a> shows Pena take matters into her own hand. She rushes in without hesitation, risking personal injury. And police gushed about her selflessness in helping apprehend the suspect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not very often that we have somebody that actually steps in, puts themself in harm\u2019s way to assist in apprehending somebody,\u201d Sgt. Roy Welch told KPRC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pena's actions proved heroic. But her courage to act came from a place typically reserved for parents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy kids are my life and just making sure I protect them,\u201d Pena said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Zane Hawkins, now faces charges of possession of a controlled substance, along with evading and resisting arrest, reported KPRC. Police said even more charges could come later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the end, officers heaped much praise on Pena. One officer even said, jokingly, she looked like she enough game for the NFL. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe cop fist-bumped me and he was like, \u2018Hey, so I heard the Texans are looking for a new linebacker,\u2019\u201d Pena said, according to KPRC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We're guessing the Texans coaches would prefer to see her get that head across the bow, as they say. But everyone will no doubt be impressed with the fight, and the takedown, from this Texas mom. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Mom Lays Out Alleged Peeper With Bone-Crushing Tackle","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-mom-tackles-peeper","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/02\/11\/texas-mom-tackles-peeper\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10552,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-12-09 13:30:39","post_date_gmt":"2020-12-09 18:30:39","post_content":"\n

A storm of gun control bills blew into Texas in November, with pre-filing ushering in a record number of anti-gun legislation. Among the fray, one bill would even ban private firearms sales among Texas citizens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Bill Would Ban Private Firearms Sales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Texas State Rep. Lina Ortega (D) filed 16 of those bills. Among them, H.B. 118 would require background checks on all private firearms sales. Not even federal law requires such restrictions on privates sales and purchases. Doesn't sound very Texan, to say the least. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Though I filed several bills today, all of which are important to House District 77, I would like to highlight some priority bills in the subject areas of healthcare and gun safety,\" Ortega said in a press release<\/a> Nov. 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas currently doesn't require background checks when private sellers transfer a gun to another person. Federal law does require federally licensed firearm dealers to run a background check on all transfers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Requiring background checks for all firearm sales and transfers is an important step towards preventing firearms from being transferred to those who should not possess them,\" Ortega said. \"Closing this loophole will make Texans safer from gun violence and save lives.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the coronavirus pandemic<\/a>, policing challenges<\/a> and social unrest of 2020 taught us private sales remain vitally important to the Second Amendment. A run on guns and ammunition<\/a> made buying from stores difficult. Further, 9mm and .223 ammo virtually became unobtanium<\/em>. And anti-gun locales<\/a>, and restrictive policy, made it all but impossible to get a gun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn't seem like the H.B. 118 bill will see the light of day, but it would be a severe blow to 2A supporters in the Lone Star State. It would severely impact the ability to obtain a gun during a critical time of need. The legislative session begins Jan. 12, 2021. We encourage all gun-loving Texans to make their voice heard. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Private Firearms Sales Would Be Banned in Texas Under New Bill","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-private-firearms-sales-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/12\/09\/texas-private-firearms-sales-ban\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11122,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-08-20 13:27:12","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-20 17:27:12","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/XGhRGTKSeiA\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A concerned citizen in Texas intervened it what might have proven to be a terrible incident in Weslaco on Aug. 18. The man stopped and talked to a suspect allegedly carrying an AK-47 rifle<\/a> into a Walmart. That interaction might have delayed the suspect long enough, until police arrived on the scene. In the end, police shot and killed the gunman, later identified as 27-year-old Marco Antonio Sigala Jr. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Police Forced to Shoot Marco Antonio Sigala Jr.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was pulling up and I seen a gentleman, young man approximately 25, mid-to-late twenties, carrying an AK-47 into the store,\u201d witness John Allen told nbc4i.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala seemed distraught, visibly upset over the interaction, according to Allen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe was very upset that I stopped him, and he was wanting to know who I was, those kinds of things. I said I was just a soldier, and I\u2019m concerned citizen and you\u2019re not shooting anybody in this store today,\u201d Allen said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala then allegedly entered the store and engaged in a confrontation with a customer. Reports state he also pointed a gun at that customer. He then made his way toward the back of the store, according to nbc4i.com. Police then arrived on scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey gave him orders to throw the gun. He threw the gun on the ground. He refused to show his hands. At some point, he produced a handgun. Officers attempted to resolve the situation through the use of \u2018less than lethal.\u2019 The suspect fired at officers and the officers returned fire,\u201d Police Chief Joel Rivera told nbc4i.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a press conference, police described Sigala as disturbed. The actions by Allen delayed the gunman and that intervention likely saved lives. Meanwhile, Sigala died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, according to nbc4i.com. Police reported no other injuries from the incident. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Concerned Citizen Delays Gunman Armed With AK-47","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-24 22:03:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-25 02:03:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/08\/20\/texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Want to add a bang to your visit?  Try their High Explosive Experience, detonate an actual shaped charge, and block explosives! One of their military-trained cadres will guide you through setting up a series of three different explosions while viewing them through their explosive-proof glass. This is an adrenaline junkie's dream. All of this is housed on the Ox Ranch property in what has essentially become a ballistic and war museum. From mannequins in WWII uniforms to unique weapon displays, the museum in and of itself is worth the visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Just Relax<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While wildlife and hunting are central to the OX Ranch experience, the ranch also offers a range of activities for those seeking adventure or relaxation. Guests can explore the ranch on ATVs, try skeet shooting, or navigate the clear waters of the property's spring-fed creeks and lakes by kayaking or paddleboarding. A cornerstone of OX Ranch's mission is its commitment to wildlife conservation and sustainable land management. By preserving vast tracts of habitat and promoting biodiversity, the ranch contributes to the protection of endangered species and the balance of ecosystems. Its efforts to maintain healthy populations of both exotic and native animals exemplify a harmonious blend of conservation and recreation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ranch also collaborates with organizations and researchers to advance knowledge and practices in wildlife management. This dedication ensures that future generations can continue to enjoy the natural beauty and wildlife that make OX Ranch a standout destination. If you ever get a chance to visit this incredible ranch, don't pass it up. It will be the memory of a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information, visit: https:\/\/www.oxhuntingranch.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Ox Ranch","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"ox-ranch","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-12-02 12:45:28","post_modified_gmt":"2024-12-02 17:45:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/?p=392868","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124428,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-06-15 12:39:41","post_date_gmt":"2021-06-15 16:39:41","post_content":"\n

An effort between Cimarron Firearms and Texas House of Representative, Kyle Biedermann, bestowed a unique new distinction recently. Texas named the legendary 1847 Colt Walker the \"official\" state handgun<\/a>. It joins the Bluebonnet as the state flower and the mockingbird as the state bird, brining a unique distinction with an official state handgun moniker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

1847 Colt Walker Named Official Handgun of Texas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The handgun became official May 24, 2021. Texas Gov. Greg Abbot signed the revolution, naming the 1847 Colt Walker the official handgun of the state of Texas. The 87th Legislature of the Texas Senate Bill titled, Recognizing the 1847 Colt Walker pistol as the official handgun of the State of Texas,\" as it was \"historically crucial to the early survival of the great State of Texas.\" <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 1847 Colt Walker remains the most powerful blackpowder pistol on the market, according to Cimarron Arms. Co-invented by Samuel Walker, Eli Whitney Junior and Colt's produced the pistol. Waker served as a Texas Ranger captain. He served in the American Indian Wars and the Mexican-American wars. His idea for a new pistol attempted to provide the Rangers with a pistol powerful enough to take down a rider and his mount. The Texas Rangers made it the weapon of choice during the Mexican-American Wars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas Proud<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\"It has been said that God created man, but Samuel Colt made them equal. Firearms have long been the palladium of our constitutional liberties, which is precisely why I was honored to support this designation by the great state of Texas. Let this serve to not only recognize the contribution Mr. Colt made to Texas history, but also to highlight the important purpose of an armed citizenry,\" Biedermann said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy bloodline runs deep in the State of Texas,\u201d Mike Harvey, founder and CEO of Cimarron Firearms, said. \u201cIf there ever was a handgun that spoke Texan, it\u2019s the 1847 Walker. Our replica honors the men who secured Texas and made it what it is today. The Texas Rangers helped define the character of Texas. Their legendary leadership set them apart from any other lawmakers in the country and they were and still are highly respected. Their handgun of choice was the 1847 Colt Walker.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The official handgun distinction puts the famous Colt pistol in an extremely select class. Designed for hard use by the Texas Rangers, it deserves a special place of distinction. Better still, consumers can get a modern version of the famous pistol for a reasonable price. The Cimarron 1847 Colt Walker retails for $495.39. <\/p>\n","post_title":"1847 Colt Walker Named the 'Official' Handgun of Texas","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"1847-colt-walker-texas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/06\/15\/1847-colt-walker-texas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2090,"post_author":"850","post_date":"2021-03-09 06:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-03-09 11:00:00","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uYBf3XPwvaU\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hog hunting<\/a> in Texas is incredibly fun. And doing it from the sky is a serious thrill. If you haven't done it, take a trip. A recent video, however, paints a different picture of the \"fun\" we're talking about. After the engine of a helicopter quits on a Texas hog hunt, the pilot makes some quick maneuvers to avoid what could've been a disastrous crash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Texas Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The incident occurred on Jan. 9, 2021, in Albany, Texas. Less than one minute after take off, the engine quits. The pilot acts quickly, re-diverting the helicopter and turning it into a field where it crash lands. The helicopter takes a beating, but nobody is injured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All three men remain incredibly calm during the entire experience. When we first watched the video, we thought the pilot did a nice job. However, we're not pilots. But the people at Plane and Pilot<\/em> had the same thoughts we did. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The pilot immediately initiates autorotation procedures. Faced straight ahead with a road atop a daunting berm, the pilot opts, instead, for a left turn to a landing spot on flat terrain surrounded by brush and scrub trees. The landing is successful in that all aboard walked away uninjured. The helicopter was not as fortunate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Unavoidably, one of the main rotors strikes a small tree, subsequently hitting the tail boom and severing it from the fuselage. There is no fire.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another commenter on the video, who claims he's a flight instructor, says: \"That was an OUTSTANDING job of auto-rotation. As I watching I was thinking what I would do. I did not like the highway because it had a bank that would surely be more destructive at impact. Then he also turned left to avoid the road. Notice at the last seconds he had the conscious of mind to make a slight correction to avoid the tree. Outstanding!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After calmly asking if everyone is OK, the pilot shuts down the helicopter and the three men jump out and clear their rifles. One of the hunters looks at the pilot and sends him some praise with, \"You're one hell of a f*cking pilot.\" We agree. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Pilot Saves the Day During Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash in Texas","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/03\/09\/hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10206,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2021-02-11 13:32:41","post_date_gmt":"2021-02-11 18:32:41","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EcGMbbiIl6w\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A Texas mom tackled a suspected peeper, the man she says she caught looking through her daughter's window recently. The suspect promptly evaded two officers. But Phyllis Pena laid a nice hit on the perp, bringing him down until police were able to make the arrest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Mom Tackles Peeping Tom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"I figured at least I could do, if I got him down, tripped him up, whatever, then they would have the chance to get caught up,\" Phyllis Pena told KPRC Houston<\/a>. \"First instinct was just to make sure he didn't go any further.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With her daughter looking on, footage<\/a> shows Pena take matters into her own hand. She rushes in without hesitation, risking personal injury. And police gushed about her selflessness in helping apprehend the suspect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not very often that we have somebody that actually steps in, puts themself in harm\u2019s way to assist in apprehending somebody,\u201d Sgt. Roy Welch told KPRC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pena's actions proved heroic. But her courage to act came from a place typically reserved for parents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy kids are my life and just making sure I protect them,\u201d Pena said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Zane Hawkins, now faces charges of possession of a controlled substance, along with evading and resisting arrest, reported KPRC. Police said even more charges could come later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the end, officers heaped much praise on Pena. One officer even said, jokingly, she looked like she enough game for the NFL. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe cop fist-bumped me and he was like, \u2018Hey, so I heard the Texans are looking for a new linebacker,\u2019\u201d Pena said, according to KPRC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We're guessing the Texans coaches would prefer to see her get that head across the bow, as they say. But everyone will no doubt be impressed with the fight, and the takedown, from this Texas mom. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Mom Lays Out Alleged Peeper With Bone-Crushing Tackle","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-mom-tackles-peeper","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/02\/11\/texas-mom-tackles-peeper\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10552,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-12-09 13:30:39","post_date_gmt":"2020-12-09 18:30:39","post_content":"\n

A storm of gun control bills blew into Texas in November, with pre-filing ushering in a record number of anti-gun legislation. Among the fray, one bill would even ban private firearms sales among Texas citizens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Bill Would Ban Private Firearms Sales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Texas State Rep. Lina Ortega (D) filed 16 of those bills. Among them, H.B. 118 would require background checks on all private firearms sales. Not even federal law requires such restrictions on privates sales and purchases. Doesn't sound very Texan, to say the least. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Though I filed several bills today, all of which are important to House District 77, I would like to highlight some priority bills in the subject areas of healthcare and gun safety,\" Ortega said in a press release<\/a> Nov. 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas currently doesn't require background checks when private sellers transfer a gun to another person. Federal law does require federally licensed firearm dealers to run a background check on all transfers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Requiring background checks for all firearm sales and transfers is an important step towards preventing firearms from being transferred to those who should not possess them,\" Ortega said. \"Closing this loophole will make Texans safer from gun violence and save lives.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the coronavirus pandemic<\/a>, policing challenges<\/a> and social unrest of 2020 taught us private sales remain vitally important to the Second Amendment. A run on guns and ammunition<\/a> made buying from stores difficult. Further, 9mm and .223 ammo virtually became unobtanium<\/em>. And anti-gun locales<\/a>, and restrictive policy, made it all but impossible to get a gun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn't seem like the H.B. 118 bill will see the light of day, but it would be a severe blow to 2A supporters in the Lone Star State. It would severely impact the ability to obtain a gun during a critical time of need. The legislative session begins Jan. 12, 2021. We encourage all gun-loving Texans to make their voice heard. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Private Firearms Sales Would Be Banned in Texas Under New Bill","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-private-firearms-sales-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/12\/09\/texas-private-firearms-sales-ban\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11122,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-08-20 13:27:12","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-20 17:27:12","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/XGhRGTKSeiA\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A concerned citizen in Texas intervened it what might have proven to be a terrible incident in Weslaco on Aug. 18. The man stopped and talked to a suspect allegedly carrying an AK-47 rifle<\/a> into a Walmart. That interaction might have delayed the suspect long enough, until police arrived on the scene. In the end, police shot and killed the gunman, later identified as 27-year-old Marco Antonio Sigala Jr. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Police Forced to Shoot Marco Antonio Sigala Jr.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was pulling up and I seen a gentleman, young man approximately 25, mid-to-late twenties, carrying an AK-47 into the store,\u201d witness John Allen told nbc4i.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala seemed distraught, visibly upset over the interaction, according to Allen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe was very upset that I stopped him, and he was wanting to know who I was, those kinds of things. I said I was just a soldier, and I\u2019m concerned citizen and you\u2019re not shooting anybody in this store today,\u201d Allen said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala then allegedly entered the store and engaged in a confrontation with a customer. Reports state he also pointed a gun at that customer. He then made his way toward the back of the store, according to nbc4i.com. Police then arrived on scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey gave him orders to throw the gun. He threw the gun on the ground. He refused to show his hands. At some point, he produced a handgun. Officers attempted to resolve the situation through the use of \u2018less than lethal.\u2019 The suspect fired at officers and the officers returned fire,\u201d Police Chief Joel Rivera told nbc4i.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a press conference, police described Sigala as disturbed. The actions by Allen delayed the gunman and that intervention likely saved lives. Meanwhile, Sigala died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, according to nbc4i.com. Police reported no other injuries from the incident. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Concerned Citizen Delays Gunman Armed With AK-47","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-24 22:03:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-25 02:03:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/08\/20\/texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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At Drive Tanks, you can\u2026well...drive tanks! They have several functioning and well-maintained battle tanks from around the world and from different time periods. Want to do more than just drive a battle tank? Here, you have the opportunity to fire the main gun on a tank as well. Looking for something different yet high on the excitement scale? How about a trip to their machine gun range? Here, you can run an enormous number of full auto weapons. From the classic M2 belt-fed machine gun and an M249 to the more exotics like an M134 minigun or a Russian PKM. And because they are all about going big or home, Drive Tanks has a flame thrower they can set you up with.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want to add a bang to your visit?  Try their High Explosive Experience, detonate an actual shaped charge, and block explosives! One of their military-trained cadres will guide you through setting up a series of three different explosions while viewing them through their explosive-proof glass. This is an adrenaline junkie's dream. All of this is housed on the Ox Ranch property in what has essentially become a ballistic and war museum. From mannequins in WWII uniforms to unique weapon displays, the museum in and of itself is worth the visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Just Relax<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While wildlife and hunting are central to the OX Ranch experience, the ranch also offers a range of activities for those seeking adventure or relaxation. Guests can explore the ranch on ATVs, try skeet shooting, or navigate the clear waters of the property's spring-fed creeks and lakes by kayaking or paddleboarding. A cornerstone of OX Ranch's mission is its commitment to wildlife conservation and sustainable land management. By preserving vast tracts of habitat and promoting biodiversity, the ranch contributes to the protection of endangered species and the balance of ecosystems. Its efforts to maintain healthy populations of both exotic and native animals exemplify a harmonious blend of conservation and recreation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ranch also collaborates with organizations and researchers to advance knowledge and practices in wildlife management. This dedication ensures that future generations can continue to enjoy the natural beauty and wildlife that make OX Ranch a standout destination. If you ever get a chance to visit this incredible ranch, don't pass it up. It will be the memory of a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information, visit: https:\/\/www.oxhuntingranch.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Ox Ranch","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"ox-ranch","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-12-02 12:45:28","post_modified_gmt":"2024-12-02 17:45:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/?p=392868","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124428,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-06-15 12:39:41","post_date_gmt":"2021-06-15 16:39:41","post_content":"\n

An effort between Cimarron Firearms and Texas House of Representative, Kyle Biedermann, bestowed a unique new distinction recently. Texas named the legendary 1847 Colt Walker the \"official\" state handgun<\/a>. It joins the Bluebonnet as the state flower and the mockingbird as the state bird, brining a unique distinction with an official state handgun moniker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

1847 Colt Walker Named Official Handgun of Texas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The handgun became official May 24, 2021. Texas Gov. Greg Abbot signed the revolution, naming the 1847 Colt Walker the official handgun of the state of Texas. The 87th Legislature of the Texas Senate Bill titled, Recognizing the 1847 Colt Walker pistol as the official handgun of the State of Texas,\" as it was \"historically crucial to the early survival of the great State of Texas.\" <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 1847 Colt Walker remains the most powerful blackpowder pistol on the market, according to Cimarron Arms. Co-invented by Samuel Walker, Eli Whitney Junior and Colt's produced the pistol. Waker served as a Texas Ranger captain. He served in the American Indian Wars and the Mexican-American wars. His idea for a new pistol attempted to provide the Rangers with a pistol powerful enough to take down a rider and his mount. The Texas Rangers made it the weapon of choice during the Mexican-American Wars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas Proud<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\"It has been said that God created man, but Samuel Colt made them equal. Firearms have long been the palladium of our constitutional liberties, which is precisely why I was honored to support this designation by the great state of Texas. Let this serve to not only recognize the contribution Mr. Colt made to Texas history, but also to highlight the important purpose of an armed citizenry,\" Biedermann said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy bloodline runs deep in the State of Texas,\u201d Mike Harvey, founder and CEO of Cimarron Firearms, said. \u201cIf there ever was a handgun that spoke Texan, it\u2019s the 1847 Walker. Our replica honors the men who secured Texas and made it what it is today. The Texas Rangers helped define the character of Texas. Their legendary leadership set them apart from any other lawmakers in the country and they were and still are highly respected. Their handgun of choice was the 1847 Colt Walker.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The official handgun distinction puts the famous Colt pistol in an extremely select class. Designed for hard use by the Texas Rangers, it deserves a special place of distinction. Better still, consumers can get a modern version of the famous pistol for a reasonable price. The Cimarron 1847 Colt Walker retails for $495.39. <\/p>\n","post_title":"1847 Colt Walker Named the 'Official' Handgun of Texas","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"1847-colt-walker-texas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/06\/15\/1847-colt-walker-texas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2090,"post_author":"850","post_date":"2021-03-09 06:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-03-09 11:00:00","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uYBf3XPwvaU\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hog hunting<\/a> in Texas is incredibly fun. And doing it from the sky is a serious thrill. If you haven't done it, take a trip. A recent video, however, paints a different picture of the \"fun\" we're talking about. After the engine of a helicopter quits on a Texas hog hunt, the pilot makes some quick maneuvers to avoid what could've been a disastrous crash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Texas Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The incident occurred on Jan. 9, 2021, in Albany, Texas. Less than one minute after take off, the engine quits. The pilot acts quickly, re-diverting the helicopter and turning it into a field where it crash lands. The helicopter takes a beating, but nobody is injured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All three men remain incredibly calm during the entire experience. When we first watched the video, we thought the pilot did a nice job. However, we're not pilots. But the people at Plane and Pilot<\/em> had the same thoughts we did. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The pilot immediately initiates autorotation procedures. Faced straight ahead with a road atop a daunting berm, the pilot opts, instead, for a left turn to a landing spot on flat terrain surrounded by brush and scrub trees. The landing is successful in that all aboard walked away uninjured. The helicopter was not as fortunate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Unavoidably, one of the main rotors strikes a small tree, subsequently hitting the tail boom and severing it from the fuselage. There is no fire.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another commenter on the video, who claims he's a flight instructor, says: \"That was an OUTSTANDING job of auto-rotation. As I watching I was thinking what I would do. I did not like the highway because it had a bank that would surely be more destructive at impact. Then he also turned left to avoid the road. Notice at the last seconds he had the conscious of mind to make a slight correction to avoid the tree. Outstanding!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After calmly asking if everyone is OK, the pilot shuts down the helicopter and the three men jump out and clear their rifles. One of the hunters looks at the pilot and sends him some praise with, \"You're one hell of a f*cking pilot.\" We agree. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Pilot Saves the Day During Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash in Texas","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/03\/09\/hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10206,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2021-02-11 13:32:41","post_date_gmt":"2021-02-11 18:32:41","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EcGMbbiIl6w\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A Texas mom tackled a suspected peeper, the man she says she caught looking through her daughter's window recently. The suspect promptly evaded two officers. But Phyllis Pena laid a nice hit on the perp, bringing him down until police were able to make the arrest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Mom Tackles Peeping Tom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"I figured at least I could do, if I got him down, tripped him up, whatever, then they would have the chance to get caught up,\" Phyllis Pena told KPRC Houston<\/a>. \"First instinct was just to make sure he didn't go any further.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With her daughter looking on, footage<\/a> shows Pena take matters into her own hand. She rushes in without hesitation, risking personal injury. And police gushed about her selflessness in helping apprehend the suspect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not very often that we have somebody that actually steps in, puts themself in harm\u2019s way to assist in apprehending somebody,\u201d Sgt. Roy Welch told KPRC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pena's actions proved heroic. But her courage to act came from a place typically reserved for parents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy kids are my life and just making sure I protect them,\u201d Pena said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Zane Hawkins, now faces charges of possession of a controlled substance, along with evading and resisting arrest, reported KPRC. Police said even more charges could come later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the end, officers heaped much praise on Pena. One officer even said, jokingly, she looked like she enough game for the NFL. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe cop fist-bumped me and he was like, \u2018Hey, so I heard the Texans are looking for a new linebacker,\u2019\u201d Pena said, according to KPRC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We're guessing the Texans coaches would prefer to see her get that head across the bow, as they say. But everyone will no doubt be impressed with the fight, and the takedown, from this Texas mom. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Mom Lays Out Alleged Peeper With Bone-Crushing Tackle","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-mom-tackles-peeper","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/02\/11\/texas-mom-tackles-peeper\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10552,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-12-09 13:30:39","post_date_gmt":"2020-12-09 18:30:39","post_content":"\n

A storm of gun control bills blew into Texas in November, with pre-filing ushering in a record number of anti-gun legislation. Among the fray, one bill would even ban private firearms sales among Texas citizens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Bill Would Ban Private Firearms Sales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Texas State Rep. Lina Ortega (D) filed 16 of those bills. Among them, H.B. 118 would require background checks on all private firearms sales. Not even federal law requires such restrictions on privates sales and purchases. Doesn't sound very Texan, to say the least. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Though I filed several bills today, all of which are important to House District 77, I would like to highlight some priority bills in the subject areas of healthcare and gun safety,\" Ortega said in a press release<\/a> Nov. 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas currently doesn't require background checks when private sellers transfer a gun to another person. Federal law does require federally licensed firearm dealers to run a background check on all transfers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Requiring background checks for all firearm sales and transfers is an important step towards preventing firearms from being transferred to those who should not possess them,\" Ortega said. \"Closing this loophole will make Texans safer from gun violence and save lives.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the coronavirus pandemic<\/a>, policing challenges<\/a> and social unrest of 2020 taught us private sales remain vitally important to the Second Amendment. A run on guns and ammunition<\/a> made buying from stores difficult. Further, 9mm and .223 ammo virtually became unobtanium<\/em>. And anti-gun locales<\/a>, and restrictive policy, made it all but impossible to get a gun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn't seem like the H.B. 118 bill will see the light of day, but it would be a severe blow to 2A supporters in the Lone Star State. It would severely impact the ability to obtain a gun during a critical time of need. The legislative session begins Jan. 12, 2021. We encourage all gun-loving Texans to make their voice heard. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Private Firearms Sales Would Be Banned in Texas Under New Bill","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-private-firearms-sales-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/12\/09\/texas-private-firearms-sales-ban\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11122,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-08-20 13:27:12","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-20 17:27:12","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/XGhRGTKSeiA\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A concerned citizen in Texas intervened it what might have proven to be a terrible incident in Weslaco on Aug. 18. The man stopped and talked to a suspect allegedly carrying an AK-47 rifle<\/a> into a Walmart. That interaction might have delayed the suspect long enough, until police arrived on the scene. In the end, police shot and killed the gunman, later identified as 27-year-old Marco Antonio Sigala Jr. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Police Forced to Shoot Marco Antonio Sigala Jr.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was pulling up and I seen a gentleman, young man approximately 25, mid-to-late twenties, carrying an AK-47 into the store,\u201d witness John Allen told nbc4i.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala seemed distraught, visibly upset over the interaction, according to Allen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe was very upset that I stopped him, and he was wanting to know who I was, those kinds of things. I said I was just a soldier, and I\u2019m concerned citizen and you\u2019re not shooting anybody in this store today,\u201d Allen said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala then allegedly entered the store and engaged in a confrontation with a customer. Reports state he also pointed a gun at that customer. He then made his way toward the back of the store, according to nbc4i.com. Police then arrived on scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey gave him orders to throw the gun. He threw the gun on the ground. He refused to show his hands. At some point, he produced a handgun. Officers attempted to resolve the situation through the use of \u2018less than lethal.\u2019 The suspect fired at officers and the officers returned fire,\u201d Police Chief Joel Rivera told nbc4i.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a press conference, police described Sigala as disturbed. The actions by Allen delayed the gunman and that intervention likely saved lives. Meanwhile, Sigala died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, according to nbc4i.com. Police reported no other injuries from the incident. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Concerned Citizen Delays Gunman Armed With AK-47","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-24 22:03:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-25 02:03:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/08\/20\/texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Drive a Tank<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At Drive Tanks, you can\u2026well...drive tanks! They have several functioning and well-maintained battle tanks from around the world and from different time periods. Want to do more than just drive a battle tank? Here, you have the opportunity to fire the main gun on a tank as well. Looking for something different yet high on the excitement scale? How about a trip to their machine gun range? Here, you can run an enormous number of full auto weapons. From the classic M2 belt-fed machine gun and an M249 to the more exotics like an M134 minigun or a Russian PKM. And because they are all about going big or home, Drive Tanks has a flame thrower they can set you up with.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want to add a bang to your visit?  Try their High Explosive Experience, detonate an actual shaped charge, and block explosives! One of their military-trained cadres will guide you through setting up a series of three different explosions while viewing them through their explosive-proof glass. This is an adrenaline junkie's dream. All of this is housed on the Ox Ranch property in what has essentially become a ballistic and war museum. From mannequins in WWII uniforms to unique weapon displays, the museum in and of itself is worth the visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Just Relax<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While wildlife and hunting are central to the OX Ranch experience, the ranch also offers a range of activities for those seeking adventure or relaxation. Guests can explore the ranch on ATVs, try skeet shooting, or navigate the clear waters of the property's spring-fed creeks and lakes by kayaking or paddleboarding. A cornerstone of OX Ranch's mission is its commitment to wildlife conservation and sustainable land management. By preserving vast tracts of habitat and promoting biodiversity, the ranch contributes to the protection of endangered species and the balance of ecosystems. Its efforts to maintain healthy populations of both exotic and native animals exemplify a harmonious blend of conservation and recreation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ranch also collaborates with organizations and researchers to advance knowledge and practices in wildlife management. This dedication ensures that future generations can continue to enjoy the natural beauty and wildlife that make OX Ranch a standout destination. If you ever get a chance to visit this incredible ranch, don't pass it up. It will be the memory of a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information, visit: https:\/\/www.oxhuntingranch.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Ox Ranch","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"ox-ranch","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-12-02 12:45:28","post_modified_gmt":"2024-12-02 17:45:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/?p=392868","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124428,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-06-15 12:39:41","post_date_gmt":"2021-06-15 16:39:41","post_content":"\n

An effort between Cimarron Firearms and Texas House of Representative, Kyle Biedermann, bestowed a unique new distinction recently. Texas named the legendary 1847 Colt Walker the \"official\" state handgun<\/a>. It joins the Bluebonnet as the state flower and the mockingbird as the state bird, brining a unique distinction with an official state handgun moniker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

1847 Colt Walker Named Official Handgun of Texas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The handgun became official May 24, 2021. Texas Gov. Greg Abbot signed the revolution, naming the 1847 Colt Walker the official handgun of the state of Texas. The 87th Legislature of the Texas Senate Bill titled, Recognizing the 1847 Colt Walker pistol as the official handgun of the State of Texas,\" as it was \"historically crucial to the early survival of the great State of Texas.\" <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 1847 Colt Walker remains the most powerful blackpowder pistol on the market, according to Cimarron Arms. Co-invented by Samuel Walker, Eli Whitney Junior and Colt's produced the pistol. Waker served as a Texas Ranger captain. He served in the American Indian Wars and the Mexican-American wars. His idea for a new pistol attempted to provide the Rangers with a pistol powerful enough to take down a rider and his mount. The Texas Rangers made it the weapon of choice during the Mexican-American Wars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas Proud<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\"It has been said that God created man, but Samuel Colt made them equal. Firearms have long been the palladium of our constitutional liberties, which is precisely why I was honored to support this designation by the great state of Texas. Let this serve to not only recognize the contribution Mr. Colt made to Texas history, but also to highlight the important purpose of an armed citizenry,\" Biedermann said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy bloodline runs deep in the State of Texas,\u201d Mike Harvey, founder and CEO of Cimarron Firearms, said. \u201cIf there ever was a handgun that spoke Texan, it\u2019s the 1847 Walker. Our replica honors the men who secured Texas and made it what it is today. The Texas Rangers helped define the character of Texas. Their legendary leadership set them apart from any other lawmakers in the country and they were and still are highly respected. Their handgun of choice was the 1847 Colt Walker.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The official handgun distinction puts the famous Colt pistol in an extremely select class. Designed for hard use by the Texas Rangers, it deserves a special place of distinction. Better still, consumers can get a modern version of the famous pistol for a reasonable price. The Cimarron 1847 Colt Walker retails for $495.39. <\/p>\n","post_title":"1847 Colt Walker Named the 'Official' Handgun of Texas","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"1847-colt-walker-texas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/06\/15\/1847-colt-walker-texas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2090,"post_author":"850","post_date":"2021-03-09 06:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-03-09 11:00:00","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uYBf3XPwvaU\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hog hunting<\/a> in Texas is incredibly fun. And doing it from the sky is a serious thrill. If you haven't done it, take a trip. A recent video, however, paints a different picture of the \"fun\" we're talking about. After the engine of a helicopter quits on a Texas hog hunt, the pilot makes some quick maneuvers to avoid what could've been a disastrous crash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Texas Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The incident occurred on Jan. 9, 2021, in Albany, Texas. Less than one minute after take off, the engine quits. The pilot acts quickly, re-diverting the helicopter and turning it into a field where it crash lands. The helicopter takes a beating, but nobody is injured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All three men remain incredibly calm during the entire experience. When we first watched the video, we thought the pilot did a nice job. However, we're not pilots. But the people at Plane and Pilot<\/em> had the same thoughts we did. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The pilot immediately initiates autorotation procedures. Faced straight ahead with a road atop a daunting berm, the pilot opts, instead, for a left turn to a landing spot on flat terrain surrounded by brush and scrub trees. The landing is successful in that all aboard walked away uninjured. The helicopter was not as fortunate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Unavoidably, one of the main rotors strikes a small tree, subsequently hitting the tail boom and severing it from the fuselage. There is no fire.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another commenter on the video, who claims he's a flight instructor, says: \"That was an OUTSTANDING job of auto-rotation. As I watching I was thinking what I would do. I did not like the highway because it had a bank that would surely be more destructive at impact. Then he also turned left to avoid the road. Notice at the last seconds he had the conscious of mind to make a slight correction to avoid the tree. Outstanding!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After calmly asking if everyone is OK, the pilot shuts down the helicopter and the three men jump out and clear their rifles. One of the hunters looks at the pilot and sends him some praise with, \"You're one hell of a f*cking pilot.\" We agree. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Pilot Saves the Day During Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash in Texas","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/03\/09\/hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10206,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2021-02-11 13:32:41","post_date_gmt":"2021-02-11 18:32:41","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EcGMbbiIl6w\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A Texas mom tackled a suspected peeper, the man she says she caught looking through her daughter's window recently. The suspect promptly evaded two officers. But Phyllis Pena laid a nice hit on the perp, bringing him down until police were able to make the arrest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Mom Tackles Peeping Tom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"I figured at least I could do, if I got him down, tripped him up, whatever, then they would have the chance to get caught up,\" Phyllis Pena told KPRC Houston<\/a>. \"First instinct was just to make sure he didn't go any further.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With her daughter looking on, footage<\/a> shows Pena take matters into her own hand. She rushes in without hesitation, risking personal injury. And police gushed about her selflessness in helping apprehend the suspect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not very often that we have somebody that actually steps in, puts themself in harm\u2019s way to assist in apprehending somebody,\u201d Sgt. Roy Welch told KPRC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pena's actions proved heroic. But her courage to act came from a place typically reserved for parents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy kids are my life and just making sure I protect them,\u201d Pena said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Zane Hawkins, now faces charges of possession of a controlled substance, along with evading and resisting arrest, reported KPRC. Police said even more charges could come later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the end, officers heaped much praise on Pena. One officer even said, jokingly, she looked like she enough game for the NFL. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe cop fist-bumped me and he was like, \u2018Hey, so I heard the Texans are looking for a new linebacker,\u2019\u201d Pena said, according to KPRC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We're guessing the Texans coaches would prefer to see her get that head across the bow, as they say. But everyone will no doubt be impressed with the fight, and the takedown, from this Texas mom. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Mom Lays Out Alleged Peeper With Bone-Crushing Tackle","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-mom-tackles-peeper","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/02\/11\/texas-mom-tackles-peeper\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10552,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-12-09 13:30:39","post_date_gmt":"2020-12-09 18:30:39","post_content":"\n

A storm of gun control bills blew into Texas in November, with pre-filing ushering in a record number of anti-gun legislation. Among the fray, one bill would even ban private firearms sales among Texas citizens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Bill Would Ban Private Firearms Sales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Texas State Rep. Lina Ortega (D) filed 16 of those bills. Among them, H.B. 118 would require background checks on all private firearms sales. Not even federal law requires such restrictions on privates sales and purchases. Doesn't sound very Texan, to say the least. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Though I filed several bills today, all of which are important to House District 77, I would like to highlight some priority bills in the subject areas of healthcare and gun safety,\" Ortega said in a press release<\/a> Nov. 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas currently doesn't require background checks when private sellers transfer a gun to another person. Federal law does require federally licensed firearm dealers to run a background check on all transfers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Requiring background checks for all firearm sales and transfers is an important step towards preventing firearms from being transferred to those who should not possess them,\" Ortega said. \"Closing this loophole will make Texans safer from gun violence and save lives.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the coronavirus pandemic<\/a>, policing challenges<\/a> and social unrest of 2020 taught us private sales remain vitally important to the Second Amendment. A run on guns and ammunition<\/a> made buying from stores difficult. Further, 9mm and .223 ammo virtually became unobtanium<\/em>. And anti-gun locales<\/a>, and restrictive policy, made it all but impossible to get a gun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn't seem like the H.B. 118 bill will see the light of day, but it would be a severe blow to 2A supporters in the Lone Star State. It would severely impact the ability to obtain a gun during a critical time of need. The legislative session begins Jan. 12, 2021. We encourage all gun-loving Texans to make their voice heard. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Private Firearms Sales Would Be Banned in Texas Under New Bill","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-private-firearms-sales-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/12\/09\/texas-private-firearms-sales-ban\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11122,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-08-20 13:27:12","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-20 17:27:12","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/XGhRGTKSeiA\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A concerned citizen in Texas intervened it what might have proven to be a terrible incident in Weslaco on Aug. 18. The man stopped and talked to a suspect allegedly carrying an AK-47 rifle<\/a> into a Walmart. That interaction might have delayed the suspect long enough, until police arrived on the scene. In the end, police shot and killed the gunman, later identified as 27-year-old Marco Antonio Sigala Jr. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Police Forced to Shoot Marco Antonio Sigala Jr.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was pulling up and I seen a gentleman, young man approximately 25, mid-to-late twenties, carrying an AK-47 into the store,\u201d witness John Allen told nbc4i.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala seemed distraught, visibly upset over the interaction, according to Allen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe was very upset that I stopped him, and he was wanting to know who I was, those kinds of things. I said I was just a soldier, and I\u2019m concerned citizen and you\u2019re not shooting anybody in this store today,\u201d Allen said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala then allegedly entered the store and engaged in a confrontation with a customer. Reports state he also pointed a gun at that customer. He then made his way toward the back of the store, according to nbc4i.com. Police then arrived on scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey gave him orders to throw the gun. He threw the gun on the ground. He refused to show his hands. At some point, he produced a handgun. Officers attempted to resolve the situation through the use of \u2018less than lethal.\u2019 The suspect fired at officers and the officers returned fire,\u201d Police Chief Joel Rivera told nbc4i.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a press conference, police described Sigala as disturbed. The actions by Allen delayed the gunman and that intervention likely saved lives. Meanwhile, Sigala died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, according to nbc4i.com. Police reported no other injuries from the incident. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Concerned Citizen Delays Gunman Armed With AK-47","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-24 22:03:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-25 02:03:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/08\/20\/texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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\"Drive<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Drive a Tank<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At Drive Tanks, you can\u2026well...drive tanks! They have several functioning and well-maintained battle tanks from around the world and from different time periods. Want to do more than just drive a battle tank? Here, you have the opportunity to fire the main gun on a tank as well. Looking for something different yet high on the excitement scale? How about a trip to their machine gun range? Here, you can run an enormous number of full auto weapons. From the classic M2 belt-fed machine gun and an M249 to the more exotics like an M134 minigun or a Russian PKM. And because they are all about going big or home, Drive Tanks has a flame thrower they can set you up with.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want to add a bang to your visit?  Try their High Explosive Experience, detonate an actual shaped charge, and block explosives! One of their military-trained cadres will guide you through setting up a series of three different explosions while viewing them through their explosive-proof glass. This is an adrenaline junkie's dream. All of this is housed on the Ox Ranch property in what has essentially become a ballistic and war museum. From mannequins in WWII uniforms to unique weapon displays, the museum in and of itself is worth the visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Just Relax<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While wildlife and hunting are central to the OX Ranch experience, the ranch also offers a range of activities for those seeking adventure or relaxation. Guests can explore the ranch on ATVs, try skeet shooting, or navigate the clear waters of the property's spring-fed creeks and lakes by kayaking or paddleboarding. A cornerstone of OX Ranch's mission is its commitment to wildlife conservation and sustainable land management. By preserving vast tracts of habitat and promoting biodiversity, the ranch contributes to the protection of endangered species and the balance of ecosystems. Its efforts to maintain healthy populations of both exotic and native animals exemplify a harmonious blend of conservation and recreation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ranch also collaborates with organizations and researchers to advance knowledge and practices in wildlife management. This dedication ensures that future generations can continue to enjoy the natural beauty and wildlife that make OX Ranch a standout destination. If you ever get a chance to visit this incredible ranch, don't pass it up. It will be the memory of a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information, visit: https:\/\/www.oxhuntingranch.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Ox Ranch","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"ox-ranch","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-12-02 12:45:28","post_modified_gmt":"2024-12-02 17:45:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/?p=392868","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124428,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-06-15 12:39:41","post_date_gmt":"2021-06-15 16:39:41","post_content":"\n

An effort between Cimarron Firearms and Texas House of Representative, Kyle Biedermann, bestowed a unique new distinction recently. Texas named the legendary 1847 Colt Walker the \"official\" state handgun<\/a>. It joins the Bluebonnet as the state flower and the mockingbird as the state bird, brining a unique distinction with an official state handgun moniker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

1847 Colt Walker Named Official Handgun of Texas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The handgun became official May 24, 2021. Texas Gov. Greg Abbot signed the revolution, naming the 1847 Colt Walker the official handgun of the state of Texas. The 87th Legislature of the Texas Senate Bill titled, Recognizing the 1847 Colt Walker pistol as the official handgun of the State of Texas,\" as it was \"historically crucial to the early survival of the great State of Texas.\" <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 1847 Colt Walker remains the most powerful blackpowder pistol on the market, according to Cimarron Arms. Co-invented by Samuel Walker, Eli Whitney Junior and Colt's produced the pistol. Waker served as a Texas Ranger captain. He served in the American Indian Wars and the Mexican-American wars. His idea for a new pistol attempted to provide the Rangers with a pistol powerful enough to take down a rider and his mount. The Texas Rangers made it the weapon of choice during the Mexican-American Wars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas Proud<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\"It has been said that God created man, but Samuel Colt made them equal. Firearms have long been the palladium of our constitutional liberties, which is precisely why I was honored to support this designation by the great state of Texas. Let this serve to not only recognize the contribution Mr. Colt made to Texas history, but also to highlight the important purpose of an armed citizenry,\" Biedermann said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy bloodline runs deep in the State of Texas,\u201d Mike Harvey, founder and CEO of Cimarron Firearms, said. \u201cIf there ever was a handgun that spoke Texan, it\u2019s the 1847 Walker. Our replica honors the men who secured Texas and made it what it is today. The Texas Rangers helped define the character of Texas. Their legendary leadership set them apart from any other lawmakers in the country and they were and still are highly respected. Their handgun of choice was the 1847 Colt Walker.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The official handgun distinction puts the famous Colt pistol in an extremely select class. Designed for hard use by the Texas Rangers, it deserves a special place of distinction. Better still, consumers can get a modern version of the famous pistol for a reasonable price. The Cimarron 1847 Colt Walker retails for $495.39. <\/p>\n","post_title":"1847 Colt Walker Named the 'Official' Handgun of Texas","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"1847-colt-walker-texas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/06\/15\/1847-colt-walker-texas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2090,"post_author":"850","post_date":"2021-03-09 06:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-03-09 11:00:00","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uYBf3XPwvaU\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hog hunting<\/a> in Texas is incredibly fun. And doing it from the sky is a serious thrill. If you haven't done it, take a trip. A recent video, however, paints a different picture of the \"fun\" we're talking about. After the engine of a helicopter quits on a Texas hog hunt, the pilot makes some quick maneuvers to avoid what could've been a disastrous crash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Texas Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The incident occurred on Jan. 9, 2021, in Albany, Texas. Less than one minute after take off, the engine quits. The pilot acts quickly, re-diverting the helicopter and turning it into a field where it crash lands. The helicopter takes a beating, but nobody is injured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All three men remain incredibly calm during the entire experience. When we first watched the video, we thought the pilot did a nice job. However, we're not pilots. But the people at Plane and Pilot<\/em> had the same thoughts we did. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The pilot immediately initiates autorotation procedures. Faced straight ahead with a road atop a daunting berm, the pilot opts, instead, for a left turn to a landing spot on flat terrain surrounded by brush and scrub trees. The landing is successful in that all aboard walked away uninjured. The helicopter was not as fortunate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Unavoidably, one of the main rotors strikes a small tree, subsequently hitting the tail boom and severing it from the fuselage. There is no fire.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another commenter on the video, who claims he's a flight instructor, says: \"That was an OUTSTANDING job of auto-rotation. As I watching I was thinking what I would do. I did not like the highway because it had a bank that would surely be more destructive at impact. Then he also turned left to avoid the road. Notice at the last seconds he had the conscious of mind to make a slight correction to avoid the tree. Outstanding!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After calmly asking if everyone is OK, the pilot shuts down the helicopter and the three men jump out and clear their rifles. One of the hunters looks at the pilot and sends him some praise with, \"You're one hell of a f*cking pilot.\" We agree. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Pilot Saves the Day During Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash in Texas","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/03\/09\/hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10206,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2021-02-11 13:32:41","post_date_gmt":"2021-02-11 18:32:41","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EcGMbbiIl6w\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A Texas mom tackled a suspected peeper, the man she says she caught looking through her daughter's window recently. The suspect promptly evaded two officers. But Phyllis Pena laid a nice hit on the perp, bringing him down until police were able to make the arrest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Mom Tackles Peeping Tom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"I figured at least I could do, if I got him down, tripped him up, whatever, then they would have the chance to get caught up,\" Phyllis Pena told KPRC Houston<\/a>. \"First instinct was just to make sure he didn't go any further.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With her daughter looking on, footage<\/a> shows Pena take matters into her own hand. She rushes in without hesitation, risking personal injury. And police gushed about her selflessness in helping apprehend the suspect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not very often that we have somebody that actually steps in, puts themself in harm\u2019s way to assist in apprehending somebody,\u201d Sgt. Roy Welch told KPRC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pena's actions proved heroic. But her courage to act came from a place typically reserved for parents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy kids are my life and just making sure I protect them,\u201d Pena said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Zane Hawkins, now faces charges of possession of a controlled substance, along with evading and resisting arrest, reported KPRC. Police said even more charges could come later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the end, officers heaped much praise on Pena. One officer even said, jokingly, she looked like she enough game for the NFL. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe cop fist-bumped me and he was like, \u2018Hey, so I heard the Texans are looking for a new linebacker,\u2019\u201d Pena said, according to KPRC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We're guessing the Texans coaches would prefer to see her get that head across the bow, as they say. But everyone will no doubt be impressed with the fight, and the takedown, from this Texas mom. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Mom Lays Out Alleged Peeper With Bone-Crushing Tackle","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-mom-tackles-peeper","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/02\/11\/texas-mom-tackles-peeper\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10552,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-12-09 13:30:39","post_date_gmt":"2020-12-09 18:30:39","post_content":"\n

A storm of gun control bills blew into Texas in November, with pre-filing ushering in a record number of anti-gun legislation. Among the fray, one bill would even ban private firearms sales among Texas citizens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Bill Would Ban Private Firearms Sales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Texas State Rep. Lina Ortega (D) filed 16 of those bills. Among them, H.B. 118 would require background checks on all private firearms sales. Not even federal law requires such restrictions on privates sales and purchases. Doesn't sound very Texan, to say the least. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Though I filed several bills today, all of which are important to House District 77, I would like to highlight some priority bills in the subject areas of healthcare and gun safety,\" Ortega said in a press release<\/a> Nov. 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas currently doesn't require background checks when private sellers transfer a gun to another person. Federal law does require federally licensed firearm dealers to run a background check on all transfers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Requiring background checks for all firearm sales and transfers is an important step towards preventing firearms from being transferred to those who should not possess them,\" Ortega said. \"Closing this loophole will make Texans safer from gun violence and save lives.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the coronavirus pandemic<\/a>, policing challenges<\/a> and social unrest of 2020 taught us private sales remain vitally important to the Second Amendment. A run on guns and ammunition<\/a> made buying from stores difficult. Further, 9mm and .223 ammo virtually became unobtanium<\/em>. And anti-gun locales<\/a>, and restrictive policy, made it all but impossible to get a gun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn't seem like the H.B. 118 bill will see the light of day, but it would be a severe blow to 2A supporters in the Lone Star State. It would severely impact the ability to obtain a gun during a critical time of need. The legislative session begins Jan. 12, 2021. We encourage all gun-loving Texans to make their voice heard. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Private Firearms Sales Would Be Banned in Texas Under New Bill","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-private-firearms-sales-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/12\/09\/texas-private-firearms-sales-ban\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11122,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-08-20 13:27:12","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-20 17:27:12","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/XGhRGTKSeiA\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A concerned citizen in Texas intervened it what might have proven to be a terrible incident in Weslaco on Aug. 18. The man stopped and talked to a suspect allegedly carrying an AK-47 rifle<\/a> into a Walmart. That interaction might have delayed the suspect long enough, until police arrived on the scene. In the end, police shot and killed the gunman, later identified as 27-year-old Marco Antonio Sigala Jr. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Police Forced to Shoot Marco Antonio Sigala Jr.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was pulling up and I seen a gentleman, young man approximately 25, mid-to-late twenties, carrying an AK-47 into the store,\u201d witness John Allen told nbc4i.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala seemed distraught, visibly upset over the interaction, according to Allen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe was very upset that I stopped him, and he was wanting to know who I was, those kinds of things. I said I was just a soldier, and I\u2019m concerned citizen and you\u2019re not shooting anybody in this store today,\u201d Allen said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala then allegedly entered the store and engaged in a confrontation with a customer. Reports state he also pointed a gun at that customer. He then made his way toward the back of the store, according to nbc4i.com. Police then arrived on scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey gave him orders to throw the gun. He threw the gun on the ground. He refused to show his hands. At some point, he produced a handgun. Officers attempted to resolve the situation through the use of \u2018less than lethal.\u2019 The suspect fired at officers and the officers returned fire,\u201d Police Chief Joel Rivera told nbc4i.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a press conference, police described Sigala as disturbed. The actions by Allen delayed the gunman and that intervention likely saved lives. Meanwhile, Sigala died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, according to nbc4i.com. Police reported no other injuries from the incident. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Concerned Citizen Delays Gunman Armed With AK-47","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-24 22:03:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-25 02:03:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/08\/20\/texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Established in the 1880s, the ranch has evolved from a traditional cattle operation to a modern-day wildlife preserve. It still maintains its heritage, with old homesteads, hand-built stone walls, and remnants of Texas frontier life scattered across the property. A highlight for history buffs is the ranch's collection of World War II-era tanks and military vehicles. These fully operational vehicles are available for guests to explore and even drive, making for a truly unique experience. Yes, you read that correctly. Ox Ranch has a division on the property called Drive Tanks<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Drive<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Drive a Tank<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At Drive Tanks, you can\u2026well...drive tanks! They have several functioning and well-maintained battle tanks from around the world and from different time periods. Want to do more than just drive a battle tank? Here, you have the opportunity to fire the main gun on a tank as well. Looking for something different yet high on the excitement scale? How about a trip to their machine gun range? Here, you can run an enormous number of full auto weapons. From the classic M2 belt-fed machine gun and an M249 to the more exotics like an M134 minigun or a Russian PKM. And because they are all about going big or home, Drive Tanks has a flame thrower they can set you up with.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want to add a bang to your visit?  Try their High Explosive Experience, detonate an actual shaped charge, and block explosives! One of their military-trained cadres will guide you through setting up a series of three different explosions while viewing them through their explosive-proof glass. This is an adrenaline junkie's dream. All of this is housed on the Ox Ranch property in what has essentially become a ballistic and war museum. From mannequins in WWII uniforms to unique weapon displays, the museum in and of itself is worth the visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Just Relax<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While wildlife and hunting are central to the OX Ranch experience, the ranch also offers a range of activities for those seeking adventure or relaxation. Guests can explore the ranch on ATVs, try skeet shooting, or navigate the clear waters of the property's spring-fed creeks and lakes by kayaking or paddleboarding. A cornerstone of OX Ranch's mission is its commitment to wildlife conservation and sustainable land management. By preserving vast tracts of habitat and promoting biodiversity, the ranch contributes to the protection of endangered species and the balance of ecosystems. Its efforts to maintain healthy populations of both exotic and native animals exemplify a harmonious blend of conservation and recreation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ranch also collaborates with organizations and researchers to advance knowledge and practices in wildlife management. This dedication ensures that future generations can continue to enjoy the natural beauty and wildlife that make OX Ranch a standout destination. If you ever get a chance to visit this incredible ranch, don't pass it up. It will be the memory of a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information, visit: https:\/\/www.oxhuntingranch.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Ox Ranch","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"ox-ranch","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-12-02 12:45:28","post_modified_gmt":"2024-12-02 17:45:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/?p=392868","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124428,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-06-15 12:39:41","post_date_gmt":"2021-06-15 16:39:41","post_content":"\n

An effort between Cimarron Firearms and Texas House of Representative, Kyle Biedermann, bestowed a unique new distinction recently. Texas named the legendary 1847 Colt Walker the \"official\" state handgun<\/a>. It joins the Bluebonnet as the state flower and the mockingbird as the state bird, brining a unique distinction with an official state handgun moniker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

1847 Colt Walker Named Official Handgun of Texas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The handgun became official May 24, 2021. Texas Gov. Greg Abbot signed the revolution, naming the 1847 Colt Walker the official handgun of the state of Texas. The 87th Legislature of the Texas Senate Bill titled, Recognizing the 1847 Colt Walker pistol as the official handgun of the State of Texas,\" as it was \"historically crucial to the early survival of the great State of Texas.\" <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 1847 Colt Walker remains the most powerful blackpowder pistol on the market, according to Cimarron Arms. Co-invented by Samuel Walker, Eli Whitney Junior and Colt's produced the pistol. Waker served as a Texas Ranger captain. He served in the American Indian Wars and the Mexican-American wars. His idea for a new pistol attempted to provide the Rangers with a pistol powerful enough to take down a rider and his mount. The Texas Rangers made it the weapon of choice during the Mexican-American Wars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas Proud<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\"It has been said that God created man, but Samuel Colt made them equal. Firearms have long been the palladium of our constitutional liberties, which is precisely why I was honored to support this designation by the great state of Texas. Let this serve to not only recognize the contribution Mr. Colt made to Texas history, but also to highlight the important purpose of an armed citizenry,\" Biedermann said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy bloodline runs deep in the State of Texas,\u201d Mike Harvey, founder and CEO of Cimarron Firearms, said. \u201cIf there ever was a handgun that spoke Texan, it\u2019s the 1847 Walker. Our replica honors the men who secured Texas and made it what it is today. The Texas Rangers helped define the character of Texas. Their legendary leadership set them apart from any other lawmakers in the country and they were and still are highly respected. Their handgun of choice was the 1847 Colt Walker.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The official handgun distinction puts the famous Colt pistol in an extremely select class. Designed for hard use by the Texas Rangers, it deserves a special place of distinction. Better still, consumers can get a modern version of the famous pistol for a reasonable price. The Cimarron 1847 Colt Walker retails for $495.39. <\/p>\n","post_title":"1847 Colt Walker Named the 'Official' Handgun of Texas","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"1847-colt-walker-texas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/06\/15\/1847-colt-walker-texas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2090,"post_author":"850","post_date":"2021-03-09 06:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-03-09 11:00:00","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uYBf3XPwvaU\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hog hunting<\/a> in Texas is incredibly fun. And doing it from the sky is a serious thrill. If you haven't done it, take a trip. A recent video, however, paints a different picture of the \"fun\" we're talking about. After the engine of a helicopter quits on a Texas hog hunt, the pilot makes some quick maneuvers to avoid what could've been a disastrous crash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Texas Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The incident occurred on Jan. 9, 2021, in Albany, Texas. Less than one minute after take off, the engine quits. The pilot acts quickly, re-diverting the helicopter and turning it into a field where it crash lands. The helicopter takes a beating, but nobody is injured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All three men remain incredibly calm during the entire experience. When we first watched the video, we thought the pilot did a nice job. However, we're not pilots. But the people at Plane and Pilot<\/em> had the same thoughts we did. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The pilot immediately initiates autorotation procedures. Faced straight ahead with a road atop a daunting berm, the pilot opts, instead, for a left turn to a landing spot on flat terrain surrounded by brush and scrub trees. The landing is successful in that all aboard walked away uninjured. The helicopter was not as fortunate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Unavoidably, one of the main rotors strikes a small tree, subsequently hitting the tail boom and severing it from the fuselage. There is no fire.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another commenter on the video, who claims he's a flight instructor, says: \"That was an OUTSTANDING job of auto-rotation. As I watching I was thinking what I would do. I did not like the highway because it had a bank that would surely be more destructive at impact. Then he also turned left to avoid the road. Notice at the last seconds he had the conscious of mind to make a slight correction to avoid the tree. Outstanding!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After calmly asking if everyone is OK, the pilot shuts down the helicopter and the three men jump out and clear their rifles. One of the hunters looks at the pilot and sends him some praise with, \"You're one hell of a f*cking pilot.\" We agree. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Pilot Saves the Day During Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash in Texas","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/03\/09\/hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10206,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2021-02-11 13:32:41","post_date_gmt":"2021-02-11 18:32:41","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EcGMbbiIl6w\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A Texas mom tackled a suspected peeper, the man she says she caught looking through her daughter's window recently. The suspect promptly evaded two officers. But Phyllis Pena laid a nice hit on the perp, bringing him down until police were able to make the arrest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Mom Tackles Peeping Tom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"I figured at least I could do, if I got him down, tripped him up, whatever, then they would have the chance to get caught up,\" Phyllis Pena told KPRC Houston<\/a>. \"First instinct was just to make sure he didn't go any further.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With her daughter looking on, footage<\/a> shows Pena take matters into her own hand. She rushes in without hesitation, risking personal injury. And police gushed about her selflessness in helping apprehend the suspect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not very often that we have somebody that actually steps in, puts themself in harm\u2019s way to assist in apprehending somebody,\u201d Sgt. Roy Welch told KPRC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pena's actions proved heroic. But her courage to act came from a place typically reserved for parents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy kids are my life and just making sure I protect them,\u201d Pena said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Zane Hawkins, now faces charges of possession of a controlled substance, along with evading and resisting arrest, reported KPRC. Police said even more charges could come later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the end, officers heaped much praise on Pena. One officer even said, jokingly, she looked like she enough game for the NFL. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe cop fist-bumped me and he was like, \u2018Hey, so I heard the Texans are looking for a new linebacker,\u2019\u201d Pena said, according to KPRC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We're guessing the Texans coaches would prefer to see her get that head across the bow, as they say. But everyone will no doubt be impressed with the fight, and the takedown, from this Texas mom. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Mom Lays Out Alleged Peeper With Bone-Crushing Tackle","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-mom-tackles-peeper","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/02\/11\/texas-mom-tackles-peeper\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10552,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-12-09 13:30:39","post_date_gmt":"2020-12-09 18:30:39","post_content":"\n

A storm of gun control bills blew into Texas in November, with pre-filing ushering in a record number of anti-gun legislation. Among the fray, one bill would even ban private firearms sales among Texas citizens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Bill Would Ban Private Firearms Sales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Texas State Rep. Lina Ortega (D) filed 16 of those bills. Among them, H.B. 118 would require background checks on all private firearms sales. Not even federal law requires such restrictions on privates sales and purchases. Doesn't sound very Texan, to say the least. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Though I filed several bills today, all of which are important to House District 77, I would like to highlight some priority bills in the subject areas of healthcare and gun safety,\" Ortega said in a press release<\/a> Nov. 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas currently doesn't require background checks when private sellers transfer a gun to another person. Federal law does require federally licensed firearm dealers to run a background check on all transfers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Requiring background checks for all firearm sales and transfers is an important step towards preventing firearms from being transferred to those who should not possess them,\" Ortega said. \"Closing this loophole will make Texans safer from gun violence and save lives.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the coronavirus pandemic<\/a>, policing challenges<\/a> and social unrest of 2020 taught us private sales remain vitally important to the Second Amendment. A run on guns and ammunition<\/a> made buying from stores difficult. Further, 9mm and .223 ammo virtually became unobtanium<\/em>. And anti-gun locales<\/a>, and restrictive policy, made it all but impossible to get a gun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn't seem like the H.B. 118 bill will see the light of day, but it would be a severe blow to 2A supporters in the Lone Star State. It would severely impact the ability to obtain a gun during a critical time of need. The legislative session begins Jan. 12, 2021. We encourage all gun-loving Texans to make their voice heard. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Private Firearms Sales Would Be Banned in Texas Under New Bill","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-private-firearms-sales-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/12\/09\/texas-private-firearms-sales-ban\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11122,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-08-20 13:27:12","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-20 17:27:12","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/XGhRGTKSeiA\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A concerned citizen in Texas intervened it what might have proven to be a terrible incident in Weslaco on Aug. 18. The man stopped and talked to a suspect allegedly carrying an AK-47 rifle<\/a> into a Walmart. That interaction might have delayed the suspect long enough, until police arrived on the scene. In the end, police shot and killed the gunman, later identified as 27-year-old Marco Antonio Sigala Jr. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Police Forced to Shoot Marco Antonio Sigala Jr.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was pulling up and I seen a gentleman, young man approximately 25, mid-to-late twenties, carrying an AK-47 into the store,\u201d witness John Allen told nbc4i.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala seemed distraught, visibly upset over the interaction, according to Allen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe was very upset that I stopped him, and he was wanting to know who I was, those kinds of things. I said I was just a soldier, and I\u2019m concerned citizen and you\u2019re not shooting anybody in this store today,\u201d Allen said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala then allegedly entered the store and engaged in a confrontation with a customer. Reports state he also pointed a gun at that customer. He then made his way toward the back of the store, according to nbc4i.com. Police then arrived on scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey gave him orders to throw the gun. He threw the gun on the ground. He refused to show his hands. At some point, he produced a handgun. Officers attempted to resolve the situation through the use of \u2018less than lethal.\u2019 The suspect fired at officers and the officers returned fire,\u201d Police Chief Joel Rivera told nbc4i.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a press conference, police described Sigala as disturbed. The actions by Allen delayed the gunman and that intervention likely saved lives. Meanwhile, Sigala died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, according to nbc4i.com. Police reported no other injuries from the incident. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Concerned Citizen Delays Gunman Armed With AK-47","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-24 22:03:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-25 02:03:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/08\/20\/texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Texas History<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Established in the 1880s, the ranch has evolved from a traditional cattle operation to a modern-day wildlife preserve. It still maintains its heritage, with old homesteads, hand-built stone walls, and remnants of Texas frontier life scattered across the property. A highlight for history buffs is the ranch's collection of World War II-era tanks and military vehicles. These fully operational vehicles are available for guests to explore and even drive, making for a truly unique experience. Yes, you read that correctly. Ox Ranch has a division on the property called Drive Tanks<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Drive<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Drive a Tank<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At Drive Tanks, you can\u2026well...drive tanks! They have several functioning and well-maintained battle tanks from around the world and from different time periods. Want to do more than just drive a battle tank? Here, you have the opportunity to fire the main gun on a tank as well. Looking for something different yet high on the excitement scale? How about a trip to their machine gun range? Here, you can run an enormous number of full auto weapons. From the classic M2 belt-fed machine gun and an M249 to the more exotics like an M134 minigun or a Russian PKM. And because they are all about going big or home, Drive Tanks has a flame thrower they can set you up with.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want to add a bang to your visit?  Try their High Explosive Experience, detonate an actual shaped charge, and block explosives! One of their military-trained cadres will guide you through setting up a series of three different explosions while viewing them through their explosive-proof glass. This is an adrenaline junkie's dream. All of this is housed on the Ox Ranch property in what has essentially become a ballistic and war museum. From mannequins in WWII uniforms to unique weapon displays, the museum in and of itself is worth the visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Just Relax<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While wildlife and hunting are central to the OX Ranch experience, the ranch also offers a range of activities for those seeking adventure or relaxation. Guests can explore the ranch on ATVs, try skeet shooting, or navigate the clear waters of the property's spring-fed creeks and lakes by kayaking or paddleboarding. A cornerstone of OX Ranch's mission is its commitment to wildlife conservation and sustainable land management. By preserving vast tracts of habitat and promoting biodiversity, the ranch contributes to the protection of endangered species and the balance of ecosystems. Its efforts to maintain healthy populations of both exotic and native animals exemplify a harmonious blend of conservation and recreation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ranch also collaborates with organizations and researchers to advance knowledge and practices in wildlife management. This dedication ensures that future generations can continue to enjoy the natural beauty and wildlife that make OX Ranch a standout destination. If you ever get a chance to visit this incredible ranch, don't pass it up. It will be the memory of a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information, visit: https:\/\/www.oxhuntingranch.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Ox Ranch","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"ox-ranch","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-12-02 12:45:28","post_modified_gmt":"2024-12-02 17:45:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/?p=392868","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124428,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-06-15 12:39:41","post_date_gmt":"2021-06-15 16:39:41","post_content":"\n

An effort between Cimarron Firearms and Texas House of Representative, Kyle Biedermann, bestowed a unique new distinction recently. Texas named the legendary 1847 Colt Walker the \"official\" state handgun<\/a>. It joins the Bluebonnet as the state flower and the mockingbird as the state bird, brining a unique distinction with an official state handgun moniker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

1847 Colt Walker Named Official Handgun of Texas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The handgun became official May 24, 2021. Texas Gov. Greg Abbot signed the revolution, naming the 1847 Colt Walker the official handgun of the state of Texas. The 87th Legislature of the Texas Senate Bill titled, Recognizing the 1847 Colt Walker pistol as the official handgun of the State of Texas,\" as it was \"historically crucial to the early survival of the great State of Texas.\" <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 1847 Colt Walker remains the most powerful blackpowder pistol on the market, according to Cimarron Arms. Co-invented by Samuel Walker, Eli Whitney Junior and Colt's produced the pistol. Waker served as a Texas Ranger captain. He served in the American Indian Wars and the Mexican-American wars. His idea for a new pistol attempted to provide the Rangers with a pistol powerful enough to take down a rider and his mount. The Texas Rangers made it the weapon of choice during the Mexican-American Wars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas Proud<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\"It has been said that God created man, but Samuel Colt made them equal. Firearms have long been the palladium of our constitutional liberties, which is precisely why I was honored to support this designation by the great state of Texas. Let this serve to not only recognize the contribution Mr. Colt made to Texas history, but also to highlight the important purpose of an armed citizenry,\" Biedermann said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy bloodline runs deep in the State of Texas,\u201d Mike Harvey, founder and CEO of Cimarron Firearms, said. \u201cIf there ever was a handgun that spoke Texan, it\u2019s the 1847 Walker. Our replica honors the men who secured Texas and made it what it is today. The Texas Rangers helped define the character of Texas. Their legendary leadership set them apart from any other lawmakers in the country and they were and still are highly respected. Their handgun of choice was the 1847 Colt Walker.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The official handgun distinction puts the famous Colt pistol in an extremely select class. Designed for hard use by the Texas Rangers, it deserves a special place of distinction. Better still, consumers can get a modern version of the famous pistol for a reasonable price. The Cimarron 1847 Colt Walker retails for $495.39. <\/p>\n","post_title":"1847 Colt Walker Named the 'Official' Handgun of Texas","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"1847-colt-walker-texas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/06\/15\/1847-colt-walker-texas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2090,"post_author":"850","post_date":"2021-03-09 06:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-03-09 11:00:00","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uYBf3XPwvaU\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hog hunting<\/a> in Texas is incredibly fun. And doing it from the sky is a serious thrill. If you haven't done it, take a trip. A recent video, however, paints a different picture of the \"fun\" we're talking about. After the engine of a helicopter quits on a Texas hog hunt, the pilot makes some quick maneuvers to avoid what could've been a disastrous crash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Texas Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The incident occurred on Jan. 9, 2021, in Albany, Texas. Less than one minute after take off, the engine quits. The pilot acts quickly, re-diverting the helicopter and turning it into a field where it crash lands. The helicopter takes a beating, but nobody is injured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All three men remain incredibly calm during the entire experience. When we first watched the video, we thought the pilot did a nice job. However, we're not pilots. But the people at Plane and Pilot<\/em> had the same thoughts we did. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The pilot immediately initiates autorotation procedures. Faced straight ahead with a road atop a daunting berm, the pilot opts, instead, for a left turn to a landing spot on flat terrain surrounded by brush and scrub trees. The landing is successful in that all aboard walked away uninjured. The helicopter was not as fortunate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Unavoidably, one of the main rotors strikes a small tree, subsequently hitting the tail boom and severing it from the fuselage. There is no fire.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another commenter on the video, who claims he's a flight instructor, says: \"That was an OUTSTANDING job of auto-rotation. As I watching I was thinking what I would do. I did not like the highway because it had a bank that would surely be more destructive at impact. Then he also turned left to avoid the road. Notice at the last seconds he had the conscious of mind to make a slight correction to avoid the tree. Outstanding!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After calmly asking if everyone is OK, the pilot shuts down the helicopter and the three men jump out and clear their rifles. One of the hunters looks at the pilot and sends him some praise with, \"You're one hell of a f*cking pilot.\" We agree. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Pilot Saves the Day During Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash in Texas","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/03\/09\/hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10206,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2021-02-11 13:32:41","post_date_gmt":"2021-02-11 18:32:41","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EcGMbbiIl6w\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A Texas mom tackled a suspected peeper, the man she says she caught looking through her daughter's window recently. The suspect promptly evaded two officers. But Phyllis Pena laid a nice hit on the perp, bringing him down until police were able to make the arrest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Mom Tackles Peeping Tom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"I figured at least I could do, if I got him down, tripped him up, whatever, then they would have the chance to get caught up,\" Phyllis Pena told KPRC Houston<\/a>. \"First instinct was just to make sure he didn't go any further.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With her daughter looking on, footage<\/a> shows Pena take matters into her own hand. She rushes in without hesitation, risking personal injury. And police gushed about her selflessness in helping apprehend the suspect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not very often that we have somebody that actually steps in, puts themself in harm\u2019s way to assist in apprehending somebody,\u201d Sgt. Roy Welch told KPRC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pena's actions proved heroic. But her courage to act came from a place typically reserved for parents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy kids are my life and just making sure I protect them,\u201d Pena said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Zane Hawkins, now faces charges of possession of a controlled substance, along with evading and resisting arrest, reported KPRC. Police said even more charges could come later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the end, officers heaped much praise on Pena. One officer even said, jokingly, she looked like she enough game for the NFL. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe cop fist-bumped me and he was like, \u2018Hey, so I heard the Texans are looking for a new linebacker,\u2019\u201d Pena said, according to KPRC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We're guessing the Texans coaches would prefer to see her get that head across the bow, as they say. But everyone will no doubt be impressed with the fight, and the takedown, from this Texas mom. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Mom Lays Out Alleged Peeper With Bone-Crushing Tackle","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-mom-tackles-peeper","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/02\/11\/texas-mom-tackles-peeper\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10552,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-12-09 13:30:39","post_date_gmt":"2020-12-09 18:30:39","post_content":"\n

A storm of gun control bills blew into Texas in November, with pre-filing ushering in a record number of anti-gun legislation. Among the fray, one bill would even ban private firearms sales among Texas citizens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Bill Would Ban Private Firearms Sales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Texas State Rep. Lina Ortega (D) filed 16 of those bills. Among them, H.B. 118 would require background checks on all private firearms sales. Not even federal law requires such restrictions on privates sales and purchases. Doesn't sound very Texan, to say the least. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Though I filed several bills today, all of which are important to House District 77, I would like to highlight some priority bills in the subject areas of healthcare and gun safety,\" Ortega said in a press release<\/a> Nov. 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas currently doesn't require background checks when private sellers transfer a gun to another person. Federal law does require federally licensed firearm dealers to run a background check on all transfers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Requiring background checks for all firearm sales and transfers is an important step towards preventing firearms from being transferred to those who should not possess them,\" Ortega said. \"Closing this loophole will make Texans safer from gun violence and save lives.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the coronavirus pandemic<\/a>, policing challenges<\/a> and social unrest of 2020 taught us private sales remain vitally important to the Second Amendment. A run on guns and ammunition<\/a> made buying from stores difficult. Further, 9mm and .223 ammo virtually became unobtanium<\/em>. And anti-gun locales<\/a>, and restrictive policy, made it all but impossible to get a gun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn't seem like the H.B. 118 bill will see the light of day, but it would be a severe blow to 2A supporters in the Lone Star State. It would severely impact the ability to obtain a gun during a critical time of need. The legislative session begins Jan. 12, 2021. We encourage all gun-loving Texans to make their voice heard. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Private Firearms Sales Would Be Banned in Texas Under New Bill","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-private-firearms-sales-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/12\/09\/texas-private-firearms-sales-ban\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11122,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-08-20 13:27:12","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-20 17:27:12","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/XGhRGTKSeiA\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A concerned citizen in Texas intervened it what might have proven to be a terrible incident in Weslaco on Aug. 18. The man stopped and talked to a suspect allegedly carrying an AK-47 rifle<\/a> into a Walmart. That interaction might have delayed the suspect long enough, until police arrived on the scene. In the end, police shot and killed the gunman, later identified as 27-year-old Marco Antonio Sigala Jr. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Police Forced to Shoot Marco Antonio Sigala Jr.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was pulling up and I seen a gentleman, young man approximately 25, mid-to-late twenties, carrying an AK-47 into the store,\u201d witness John Allen told nbc4i.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala seemed distraught, visibly upset over the interaction, according to Allen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe was very upset that I stopped him, and he was wanting to know who I was, those kinds of things. I said I was just a soldier, and I\u2019m concerned citizen and you\u2019re not shooting anybody in this store today,\u201d Allen said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala then allegedly entered the store and engaged in a confrontation with a customer. Reports state he also pointed a gun at that customer. He then made his way toward the back of the store, according to nbc4i.com. Police then arrived on scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey gave him orders to throw the gun. He threw the gun on the ground. He refused to show his hands. At some point, he produced a handgun. Officers attempted to resolve the situation through the use of \u2018less than lethal.\u2019 The suspect fired at officers and the officers returned fire,\u201d Police Chief Joel Rivera told nbc4i.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a press conference, police described Sigala as disturbed. The actions by Allen delayed the gunman and that intervention likely saved lives. Meanwhile, Sigala died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, according to nbc4i.com. Police reported no other injuries from the incident. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Concerned Citizen Delays Gunman Armed With AK-47","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-24 22:03:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-25 02:03:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/08\/20\/texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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\"World<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Texas History<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Established in the 1880s, the ranch has evolved from a traditional cattle operation to a modern-day wildlife preserve. It still maintains its heritage, with old homesteads, hand-built stone walls, and remnants of Texas frontier life scattered across the property. A highlight for history buffs is the ranch's collection of World War II-era tanks and military vehicles. These fully operational vehicles are available for guests to explore and even drive, making for a truly unique experience. Yes, you read that correctly. Ox Ranch has a division on the property called Drive Tanks<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Drive<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Drive a Tank<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At Drive Tanks, you can\u2026well...drive tanks! They have several functioning and well-maintained battle tanks from around the world and from different time periods. Want to do more than just drive a battle tank? Here, you have the opportunity to fire the main gun on a tank as well. Looking for something different yet high on the excitement scale? How about a trip to their machine gun range? Here, you can run an enormous number of full auto weapons. From the classic M2 belt-fed machine gun and an M249 to the more exotics like an M134 minigun or a Russian PKM. And because they are all about going big or home, Drive Tanks has a flame thrower they can set you up with.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want to add a bang to your visit?  Try their High Explosive Experience, detonate an actual shaped charge, and block explosives! One of their military-trained cadres will guide you through setting up a series of three different explosions while viewing them through their explosive-proof glass. This is an adrenaline junkie's dream. All of this is housed on the Ox Ranch property in what has essentially become a ballistic and war museum. From mannequins in WWII uniforms to unique weapon displays, the museum in and of itself is worth the visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Just Relax<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While wildlife and hunting are central to the OX Ranch experience, the ranch also offers a range of activities for those seeking adventure or relaxation. Guests can explore the ranch on ATVs, try skeet shooting, or navigate the clear waters of the property's spring-fed creeks and lakes by kayaking or paddleboarding. A cornerstone of OX Ranch's mission is its commitment to wildlife conservation and sustainable land management. By preserving vast tracts of habitat and promoting biodiversity, the ranch contributes to the protection of endangered species and the balance of ecosystems. Its efforts to maintain healthy populations of both exotic and native animals exemplify a harmonious blend of conservation and recreation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ranch also collaborates with organizations and researchers to advance knowledge and practices in wildlife management. This dedication ensures that future generations can continue to enjoy the natural beauty and wildlife that make OX Ranch a standout destination. If you ever get a chance to visit this incredible ranch, don't pass it up. It will be the memory of a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information, visit: https:\/\/www.oxhuntingranch.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Ox Ranch","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"ox-ranch","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-12-02 12:45:28","post_modified_gmt":"2024-12-02 17:45:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/?p=392868","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124428,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-06-15 12:39:41","post_date_gmt":"2021-06-15 16:39:41","post_content":"\n

An effort between Cimarron Firearms and Texas House of Representative, Kyle Biedermann, bestowed a unique new distinction recently. Texas named the legendary 1847 Colt Walker the \"official\" state handgun<\/a>. It joins the Bluebonnet as the state flower and the mockingbird as the state bird, brining a unique distinction with an official state handgun moniker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

1847 Colt Walker Named Official Handgun of Texas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The handgun became official May 24, 2021. Texas Gov. Greg Abbot signed the revolution, naming the 1847 Colt Walker the official handgun of the state of Texas. The 87th Legislature of the Texas Senate Bill titled, Recognizing the 1847 Colt Walker pistol as the official handgun of the State of Texas,\" as it was \"historically crucial to the early survival of the great State of Texas.\" <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 1847 Colt Walker remains the most powerful blackpowder pistol on the market, according to Cimarron Arms. Co-invented by Samuel Walker, Eli Whitney Junior and Colt's produced the pistol. Waker served as a Texas Ranger captain. He served in the American Indian Wars and the Mexican-American wars. His idea for a new pistol attempted to provide the Rangers with a pistol powerful enough to take down a rider and his mount. The Texas Rangers made it the weapon of choice during the Mexican-American Wars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas Proud<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\"It has been said that God created man, but Samuel Colt made them equal. Firearms have long been the palladium of our constitutional liberties, which is precisely why I was honored to support this designation by the great state of Texas. Let this serve to not only recognize the contribution Mr. Colt made to Texas history, but also to highlight the important purpose of an armed citizenry,\" Biedermann said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy bloodline runs deep in the State of Texas,\u201d Mike Harvey, founder and CEO of Cimarron Firearms, said. \u201cIf there ever was a handgun that spoke Texan, it\u2019s the 1847 Walker. Our replica honors the men who secured Texas and made it what it is today. The Texas Rangers helped define the character of Texas. Their legendary leadership set them apart from any other lawmakers in the country and they were and still are highly respected. Their handgun of choice was the 1847 Colt Walker.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The official handgun distinction puts the famous Colt pistol in an extremely select class. Designed for hard use by the Texas Rangers, it deserves a special place of distinction. Better still, consumers can get a modern version of the famous pistol for a reasonable price. The Cimarron 1847 Colt Walker retails for $495.39. <\/p>\n","post_title":"1847 Colt Walker Named the 'Official' Handgun of Texas","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"1847-colt-walker-texas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/06\/15\/1847-colt-walker-texas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2090,"post_author":"850","post_date":"2021-03-09 06:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-03-09 11:00:00","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uYBf3XPwvaU\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hog hunting<\/a> in Texas is incredibly fun. And doing it from the sky is a serious thrill. If you haven't done it, take a trip. A recent video, however, paints a different picture of the \"fun\" we're talking about. After the engine of a helicopter quits on a Texas hog hunt, the pilot makes some quick maneuvers to avoid what could've been a disastrous crash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Texas Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The incident occurred on Jan. 9, 2021, in Albany, Texas. Less than one minute after take off, the engine quits. The pilot acts quickly, re-diverting the helicopter and turning it into a field where it crash lands. The helicopter takes a beating, but nobody is injured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All three men remain incredibly calm during the entire experience. When we first watched the video, we thought the pilot did a nice job. However, we're not pilots. But the people at Plane and Pilot<\/em> had the same thoughts we did. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The pilot immediately initiates autorotation procedures. Faced straight ahead with a road atop a daunting berm, the pilot opts, instead, for a left turn to a landing spot on flat terrain surrounded by brush and scrub trees. The landing is successful in that all aboard walked away uninjured. The helicopter was not as fortunate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Unavoidably, one of the main rotors strikes a small tree, subsequently hitting the tail boom and severing it from the fuselage. There is no fire.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another commenter on the video, who claims he's a flight instructor, says: \"That was an OUTSTANDING job of auto-rotation. As I watching I was thinking what I would do. I did not like the highway because it had a bank that would surely be more destructive at impact. Then he also turned left to avoid the road. Notice at the last seconds he had the conscious of mind to make a slight correction to avoid the tree. Outstanding!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After calmly asking if everyone is OK, the pilot shuts down the helicopter and the three men jump out and clear their rifles. One of the hunters looks at the pilot and sends him some praise with, \"You're one hell of a f*cking pilot.\" We agree. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Pilot Saves the Day During Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash in Texas","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/03\/09\/hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10206,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2021-02-11 13:32:41","post_date_gmt":"2021-02-11 18:32:41","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EcGMbbiIl6w\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A Texas mom tackled a suspected peeper, the man she says she caught looking through her daughter's window recently. The suspect promptly evaded two officers. But Phyllis Pena laid a nice hit on the perp, bringing him down until police were able to make the arrest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Mom Tackles Peeping Tom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"I figured at least I could do, if I got him down, tripped him up, whatever, then they would have the chance to get caught up,\" Phyllis Pena told KPRC Houston<\/a>. \"First instinct was just to make sure he didn't go any further.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With her daughter looking on, footage<\/a> shows Pena take matters into her own hand. She rushes in without hesitation, risking personal injury. And police gushed about her selflessness in helping apprehend the suspect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not very often that we have somebody that actually steps in, puts themself in harm\u2019s way to assist in apprehending somebody,\u201d Sgt. Roy Welch told KPRC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pena's actions proved heroic. But her courage to act came from a place typically reserved for parents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy kids are my life and just making sure I protect them,\u201d Pena said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Zane Hawkins, now faces charges of possession of a controlled substance, along with evading and resisting arrest, reported KPRC. Police said even more charges could come later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the end, officers heaped much praise on Pena. One officer even said, jokingly, she looked like she enough game for the NFL. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe cop fist-bumped me and he was like, \u2018Hey, so I heard the Texans are looking for a new linebacker,\u2019\u201d Pena said, according to KPRC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We're guessing the Texans coaches would prefer to see her get that head across the bow, as they say. But everyone will no doubt be impressed with the fight, and the takedown, from this Texas mom. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Mom Lays Out Alleged Peeper With Bone-Crushing Tackle","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-mom-tackles-peeper","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/02\/11\/texas-mom-tackles-peeper\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10552,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-12-09 13:30:39","post_date_gmt":"2020-12-09 18:30:39","post_content":"\n

A storm of gun control bills blew into Texas in November, with pre-filing ushering in a record number of anti-gun legislation. Among the fray, one bill would even ban private firearms sales among Texas citizens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Bill Would Ban Private Firearms Sales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Texas State Rep. Lina Ortega (D) filed 16 of those bills. Among them, H.B. 118 would require background checks on all private firearms sales. Not even federal law requires such restrictions on privates sales and purchases. Doesn't sound very Texan, to say the least. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Though I filed several bills today, all of which are important to House District 77, I would like to highlight some priority bills in the subject areas of healthcare and gun safety,\" Ortega said in a press release<\/a> Nov. 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas currently doesn't require background checks when private sellers transfer a gun to another person. Federal law does require federally licensed firearm dealers to run a background check on all transfers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Requiring background checks for all firearm sales and transfers is an important step towards preventing firearms from being transferred to those who should not possess them,\" Ortega said. \"Closing this loophole will make Texans safer from gun violence and save lives.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the coronavirus pandemic<\/a>, policing challenges<\/a> and social unrest of 2020 taught us private sales remain vitally important to the Second Amendment. A run on guns and ammunition<\/a> made buying from stores difficult. Further, 9mm and .223 ammo virtually became unobtanium<\/em>. And anti-gun locales<\/a>, and restrictive policy, made it all but impossible to get a gun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn't seem like the H.B. 118 bill will see the light of day, but it would be a severe blow to 2A supporters in the Lone Star State. It would severely impact the ability to obtain a gun during a critical time of need. The legislative session begins Jan. 12, 2021. We encourage all gun-loving Texans to make their voice heard. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Private Firearms Sales Would Be Banned in Texas Under New Bill","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-private-firearms-sales-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/12\/09\/texas-private-firearms-sales-ban\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11122,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-08-20 13:27:12","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-20 17:27:12","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/XGhRGTKSeiA\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A concerned citizen in Texas intervened it what might have proven to be a terrible incident in Weslaco on Aug. 18. The man stopped and talked to a suspect allegedly carrying an AK-47 rifle<\/a> into a Walmart. That interaction might have delayed the suspect long enough, until police arrived on the scene. In the end, police shot and killed the gunman, later identified as 27-year-old Marco Antonio Sigala Jr. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Police Forced to Shoot Marco Antonio Sigala Jr.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was pulling up and I seen a gentleman, young man approximately 25, mid-to-late twenties, carrying an AK-47 into the store,\u201d witness John Allen told nbc4i.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala seemed distraught, visibly upset over the interaction, according to Allen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe was very upset that I stopped him, and he was wanting to know who I was, those kinds of things. I said I was just a soldier, and I\u2019m concerned citizen and you\u2019re not shooting anybody in this store today,\u201d Allen said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala then allegedly entered the store and engaged in a confrontation with a customer. Reports state he also pointed a gun at that customer. He then made his way toward the back of the store, according to nbc4i.com. Police then arrived on scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey gave him orders to throw the gun. He threw the gun on the ground. He refused to show his hands. At some point, he produced a handgun. Officers attempted to resolve the situation through the use of \u2018less than lethal.\u2019 The suspect fired at officers and the officers returned fire,\u201d Police Chief Joel Rivera told nbc4i.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a press conference, police described Sigala as disturbed. The actions by Allen delayed the gunman and that intervention likely saved lives. Meanwhile, Sigala died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, according to nbc4i.com. Police reported no other injuries from the incident. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Concerned Citizen Delays Gunman Armed With AK-47","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-24 22:03:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-25 02:03:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/08\/20\/texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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OX Ranch provides fully guided hunts with experienced professionals, which pretty much ensures success. Understand, though, that this is not just a run-of-the-mill deer camp. Modern amenities, such as comfortable lodges and gourmet meals, make hunting <\/a>a luxurious experience. Let's just say you won't need to pack a sleeping bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"World<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Texas History<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Established in the 1880s, the ranch has evolved from a traditional cattle operation to a modern-day wildlife preserve. It still maintains its heritage, with old homesteads, hand-built stone walls, and remnants of Texas frontier life scattered across the property. A highlight for history buffs is the ranch's collection of World War II-era tanks and military vehicles. These fully operational vehicles are available for guests to explore and even drive, making for a truly unique experience. Yes, you read that correctly. Ox Ranch has a division on the property called Drive Tanks<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Drive<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Drive a Tank<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At Drive Tanks, you can\u2026well...drive tanks! They have several functioning and well-maintained battle tanks from around the world and from different time periods. Want to do more than just drive a battle tank? Here, you have the opportunity to fire the main gun on a tank as well. Looking for something different yet high on the excitement scale? How about a trip to their machine gun range? Here, you can run an enormous number of full auto weapons. From the classic M2 belt-fed machine gun and an M249 to the more exotics like an M134 minigun or a Russian PKM. And because they are all about going big or home, Drive Tanks has a flame thrower they can set you up with.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want to add a bang to your visit?  Try their High Explosive Experience, detonate an actual shaped charge, and block explosives! One of their military-trained cadres will guide you through setting up a series of three different explosions while viewing them through their explosive-proof glass. This is an adrenaline junkie's dream. All of this is housed on the Ox Ranch property in what has essentially become a ballistic and war museum. From mannequins in WWII uniforms to unique weapon displays, the museum in and of itself is worth the visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Just Relax<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While wildlife and hunting are central to the OX Ranch experience, the ranch also offers a range of activities for those seeking adventure or relaxation. Guests can explore the ranch on ATVs, try skeet shooting, or navigate the clear waters of the property's spring-fed creeks and lakes by kayaking or paddleboarding. A cornerstone of OX Ranch's mission is its commitment to wildlife conservation and sustainable land management. By preserving vast tracts of habitat and promoting biodiversity, the ranch contributes to the protection of endangered species and the balance of ecosystems. Its efforts to maintain healthy populations of both exotic and native animals exemplify a harmonious blend of conservation and recreation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ranch also collaborates with organizations and researchers to advance knowledge and practices in wildlife management. This dedication ensures that future generations can continue to enjoy the natural beauty and wildlife that make OX Ranch a standout destination. If you ever get a chance to visit this incredible ranch, don't pass it up. It will be the memory of a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information, visit: https:\/\/www.oxhuntingranch.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Ox Ranch","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"ox-ranch","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-12-02 12:45:28","post_modified_gmt":"2024-12-02 17:45:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/?p=392868","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124428,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-06-15 12:39:41","post_date_gmt":"2021-06-15 16:39:41","post_content":"\n

An effort between Cimarron Firearms and Texas House of Representative, Kyle Biedermann, bestowed a unique new distinction recently. Texas named the legendary 1847 Colt Walker the \"official\" state handgun<\/a>. It joins the Bluebonnet as the state flower and the mockingbird as the state bird, brining a unique distinction with an official state handgun moniker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

1847 Colt Walker Named Official Handgun of Texas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The handgun became official May 24, 2021. Texas Gov. Greg Abbot signed the revolution, naming the 1847 Colt Walker the official handgun of the state of Texas. The 87th Legislature of the Texas Senate Bill titled, Recognizing the 1847 Colt Walker pistol as the official handgun of the State of Texas,\" as it was \"historically crucial to the early survival of the great State of Texas.\" <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 1847 Colt Walker remains the most powerful blackpowder pistol on the market, according to Cimarron Arms. Co-invented by Samuel Walker, Eli Whitney Junior and Colt's produced the pistol. Waker served as a Texas Ranger captain. He served in the American Indian Wars and the Mexican-American wars. His idea for a new pistol attempted to provide the Rangers with a pistol powerful enough to take down a rider and his mount. The Texas Rangers made it the weapon of choice during the Mexican-American Wars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas Proud<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\"It has been said that God created man, but Samuel Colt made them equal. Firearms have long been the palladium of our constitutional liberties, which is precisely why I was honored to support this designation by the great state of Texas. Let this serve to not only recognize the contribution Mr. Colt made to Texas history, but also to highlight the important purpose of an armed citizenry,\" Biedermann said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy bloodline runs deep in the State of Texas,\u201d Mike Harvey, founder and CEO of Cimarron Firearms, said. \u201cIf there ever was a handgun that spoke Texan, it\u2019s the 1847 Walker. Our replica honors the men who secured Texas and made it what it is today. The Texas Rangers helped define the character of Texas. Their legendary leadership set them apart from any other lawmakers in the country and they were and still are highly respected. Their handgun of choice was the 1847 Colt Walker.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The official handgun distinction puts the famous Colt pistol in an extremely select class. Designed for hard use by the Texas Rangers, it deserves a special place of distinction. Better still, consumers can get a modern version of the famous pistol for a reasonable price. The Cimarron 1847 Colt Walker retails for $495.39. <\/p>\n","post_title":"1847 Colt Walker Named the 'Official' Handgun of Texas","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"1847-colt-walker-texas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/06\/15\/1847-colt-walker-texas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2090,"post_author":"850","post_date":"2021-03-09 06:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-03-09 11:00:00","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uYBf3XPwvaU\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hog hunting<\/a> in Texas is incredibly fun. And doing it from the sky is a serious thrill. If you haven't done it, take a trip. A recent video, however, paints a different picture of the \"fun\" we're talking about. After the engine of a helicopter quits on a Texas hog hunt, the pilot makes some quick maneuvers to avoid what could've been a disastrous crash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Texas Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The incident occurred on Jan. 9, 2021, in Albany, Texas. Less than one minute after take off, the engine quits. The pilot acts quickly, re-diverting the helicopter and turning it into a field where it crash lands. The helicopter takes a beating, but nobody is injured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All three men remain incredibly calm during the entire experience. When we first watched the video, we thought the pilot did a nice job. However, we're not pilots. But the people at Plane and Pilot<\/em> had the same thoughts we did. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The pilot immediately initiates autorotation procedures. Faced straight ahead with a road atop a daunting berm, the pilot opts, instead, for a left turn to a landing spot on flat terrain surrounded by brush and scrub trees. The landing is successful in that all aboard walked away uninjured. The helicopter was not as fortunate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Unavoidably, one of the main rotors strikes a small tree, subsequently hitting the tail boom and severing it from the fuselage. There is no fire.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another commenter on the video, who claims he's a flight instructor, says: \"That was an OUTSTANDING job of auto-rotation. As I watching I was thinking what I would do. I did not like the highway because it had a bank that would surely be more destructive at impact. Then he also turned left to avoid the road. Notice at the last seconds he had the conscious of mind to make a slight correction to avoid the tree. Outstanding!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After calmly asking if everyone is OK, the pilot shuts down the helicopter and the three men jump out and clear their rifles. One of the hunters looks at the pilot and sends him some praise with, \"You're one hell of a f*cking pilot.\" We agree. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Pilot Saves the Day During Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash in Texas","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/03\/09\/hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10206,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2021-02-11 13:32:41","post_date_gmt":"2021-02-11 18:32:41","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EcGMbbiIl6w\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A Texas mom tackled a suspected peeper, the man she says she caught looking through her daughter's window recently. The suspect promptly evaded two officers. But Phyllis Pena laid a nice hit on the perp, bringing him down until police were able to make the arrest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Mom Tackles Peeping Tom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"I figured at least I could do, if I got him down, tripped him up, whatever, then they would have the chance to get caught up,\" Phyllis Pena told KPRC Houston<\/a>. \"First instinct was just to make sure he didn't go any further.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With her daughter looking on, footage<\/a> shows Pena take matters into her own hand. She rushes in without hesitation, risking personal injury. And police gushed about her selflessness in helping apprehend the suspect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not very often that we have somebody that actually steps in, puts themself in harm\u2019s way to assist in apprehending somebody,\u201d Sgt. Roy Welch told KPRC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pena's actions proved heroic. But her courage to act came from a place typically reserved for parents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy kids are my life and just making sure I protect them,\u201d Pena said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Zane Hawkins, now faces charges of possession of a controlled substance, along with evading and resisting arrest, reported KPRC. Police said even more charges could come later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the end, officers heaped much praise on Pena. One officer even said, jokingly, she looked like she enough game for the NFL. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe cop fist-bumped me and he was like, \u2018Hey, so I heard the Texans are looking for a new linebacker,\u2019\u201d Pena said, according to KPRC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We're guessing the Texans coaches would prefer to see her get that head across the bow, as they say. But everyone will no doubt be impressed with the fight, and the takedown, from this Texas mom. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Mom Lays Out Alleged Peeper With Bone-Crushing Tackle","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-mom-tackles-peeper","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/02\/11\/texas-mom-tackles-peeper\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10552,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-12-09 13:30:39","post_date_gmt":"2020-12-09 18:30:39","post_content":"\n

A storm of gun control bills blew into Texas in November, with pre-filing ushering in a record number of anti-gun legislation. Among the fray, one bill would even ban private firearms sales among Texas citizens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Bill Would Ban Private Firearms Sales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Texas State Rep. Lina Ortega (D) filed 16 of those bills. Among them, H.B. 118 would require background checks on all private firearms sales. Not even federal law requires such restrictions on privates sales and purchases. Doesn't sound very Texan, to say the least. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Though I filed several bills today, all of which are important to House District 77, I would like to highlight some priority bills in the subject areas of healthcare and gun safety,\" Ortega said in a press release<\/a> Nov. 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas currently doesn't require background checks when private sellers transfer a gun to another person. Federal law does require federally licensed firearm dealers to run a background check on all transfers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Requiring background checks for all firearm sales and transfers is an important step towards preventing firearms from being transferred to those who should not possess them,\" Ortega said. \"Closing this loophole will make Texans safer from gun violence and save lives.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the coronavirus pandemic<\/a>, policing challenges<\/a> and social unrest of 2020 taught us private sales remain vitally important to the Second Amendment. A run on guns and ammunition<\/a> made buying from stores difficult. Further, 9mm and .223 ammo virtually became unobtanium<\/em>. And anti-gun locales<\/a>, and restrictive policy, made it all but impossible to get a gun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn't seem like the H.B. 118 bill will see the light of day, but it would be a severe blow to 2A supporters in the Lone Star State. It would severely impact the ability to obtain a gun during a critical time of need. The legislative session begins Jan. 12, 2021. We encourage all gun-loving Texans to make their voice heard. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Private Firearms Sales Would Be Banned in Texas Under New Bill","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-private-firearms-sales-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/12\/09\/texas-private-firearms-sales-ban\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11122,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-08-20 13:27:12","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-20 17:27:12","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/XGhRGTKSeiA\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A concerned citizen in Texas intervened it what might have proven to be a terrible incident in Weslaco on Aug. 18. The man stopped and talked to a suspect allegedly carrying an AK-47 rifle<\/a> into a Walmart. That interaction might have delayed the suspect long enough, until police arrived on the scene. In the end, police shot and killed the gunman, later identified as 27-year-old Marco Antonio Sigala Jr. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Police Forced to Shoot Marco Antonio Sigala Jr.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was pulling up and I seen a gentleman, young man approximately 25, mid-to-late twenties, carrying an AK-47 into the store,\u201d witness John Allen told nbc4i.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala seemed distraught, visibly upset over the interaction, according to Allen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe was very upset that I stopped him, and he was wanting to know who I was, those kinds of things. I said I was just a soldier, and I\u2019m concerned citizen and you\u2019re not shooting anybody in this store today,\u201d Allen said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala then allegedly entered the store and engaged in a confrontation with a customer. Reports state he also pointed a gun at that customer. He then made his way toward the back of the store, according to nbc4i.com. Police then arrived on scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey gave him orders to throw the gun. He threw the gun on the ground. He refused to show his hands. At some point, he produced a handgun. Officers attempted to resolve the situation through the use of \u2018less than lethal.\u2019 The suspect fired at officers and the officers returned fire,\u201d Police Chief Joel Rivera told nbc4i.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a press conference, police described Sigala as disturbed. The actions by Allen delayed the gunman and that intervention likely saved lives. Meanwhile, Sigala died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, according to nbc4i.com. Police reported no other injuries from the incident. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Concerned Citizen Delays Gunman Armed With AK-47","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-24 22:03:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-25 02:03:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/08\/20\/texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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For hunting, OX Ranch is a premier destination. Known for its world-class hunting opportunities, the ranch caters to both seasoned hunters and novices. Guests can hunt exotic animals like axis deer, blackbuck antelope, scimitar-horned oryx, and native game. The ranch adheres to ethical hunting practices, ensuring sustainable population management and environmental respect. Ox Ranch has over 70 different animals listed as available to hunt. Looking for Gemsbok but don't want to fly to Africa? They have it. Impala, Buffalo, Corsican Sheep? They have it all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OX Ranch provides fully guided hunts with experienced professionals, which pretty much ensures success. Understand, though, that this is not just a run-of-the-mill deer camp. Modern amenities, such as comfortable lodges and gourmet meals, make hunting <\/a>a luxurious experience. Let's just say you won't need to pack a sleeping bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"World<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Texas History<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Established in the 1880s, the ranch has evolved from a traditional cattle operation to a modern-day wildlife preserve. It still maintains its heritage, with old homesteads, hand-built stone walls, and remnants of Texas frontier life scattered across the property. A highlight for history buffs is the ranch's collection of World War II-era tanks and military vehicles. These fully operational vehicles are available for guests to explore and even drive, making for a truly unique experience. Yes, you read that correctly. Ox Ranch has a division on the property called Drive Tanks<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Drive<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Drive a Tank<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At Drive Tanks, you can\u2026well...drive tanks! They have several functioning and well-maintained battle tanks from around the world and from different time periods. Want to do more than just drive a battle tank? Here, you have the opportunity to fire the main gun on a tank as well. Looking for something different yet high on the excitement scale? How about a trip to their machine gun range? Here, you can run an enormous number of full auto weapons. From the classic M2 belt-fed machine gun and an M249 to the more exotics like an M134 minigun or a Russian PKM. And because they are all about going big or home, Drive Tanks has a flame thrower they can set you up with.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want to add a bang to your visit?  Try their High Explosive Experience, detonate an actual shaped charge, and block explosives! One of their military-trained cadres will guide you through setting up a series of three different explosions while viewing them through their explosive-proof glass. This is an adrenaline junkie's dream. All of this is housed on the Ox Ranch property in what has essentially become a ballistic and war museum. From mannequins in WWII uniforms to unique weapon displays, the museum in and of itself is worth the visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Just Relax<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While wildlife and hunting are central to the OX Ranch experience, the ranch also offers a range of activities for those seeking adventure or relaxation. Guests can explore the ranch on ATVs, try skeet shooting, or navigate the clear waters of the property's spring-fed creeks and lakes by kayaking or paddleboarding. A cornerstone of OX Ranch's mission is its commitment to wildlife conservation and sustainable land management. By preserving vast tracts of habitat and promoting biodiversity, the ranch contributes to the protection of endangered species and the balance of ecosystems. Its efforts to maintain healthy populations of both exotic and native animals exemplify a harmonious blend of conservation and recreation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ranch also collaborates with organizations and researchers to advance knowledge and practices in wildlife management. This dedication ensures that future generations can continue to enjoy the natural beauty and wildlife that make OX Ranch a standout destination. If you ever get a chance to visit this incredible ranch, don't pass it up. It will be the memory of a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information, visit: https:\/\/www.oxhuntingranch.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Ox Ranch","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"ox-ranch","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-12-02 12:45:28","post_modified_gmt":"2024-12-02 17:45:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/?p=392868","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124428,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-06-15 12:39:41","post_date_gmt":"2021-06-15 16:39:41","post_content":"\n

An effort between Cimarron Firearms and Texas House of Representative, Kyle Biedermann, bestowed a unique new distinction recently. Texas named the legendary 1847 Colt Walker the \"official\" state handgun<\/a>. It joins the Bluebonnet as the state flower and the mockingbird as the state bird, brining a unique distinction with an official state handgun moniker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

1847 Colt Walker Named Official Handgun of Texas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The handgun became official May 24, 2021. Texas Gov. Greg Abbot signed the revolution, naming the 1847 Colt Walker the official handgun of the state of Texas. The 87th Legislature of the Texas Senate Bill titled, Recognizing the 1847 Colt Walker pistol as the official handgun of the State of Texas,\" as it was \"historically crucial to the early survival of the great State of Texas.\" <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 1847 Colt Walker remains the most powerful blackpowder pistol on the market, according to Cimarron Arms. Co-invented by Samuel Walker, Eli Whitney Junior and Colt's produced the pistol. Waker served as a Texas Ranger captain. He served in the American Indian Wars and the Mexican-American wars. His idea for a new pistol attempted to provide the Rangers with a pistol powerful enough to take down a rider and his mount. The Texas Rangers made it the weapon of choice during the Mexican-American Wars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas Proud<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\"It has been said that God created man, but Samuel Colt made them equal. Firearms have long been the palladium of our constitutional liberties, which is precisely why I was honored to support this designation by the great state of Texas. Let this serve to not only recognize the contribution Mr. Colt made to Texas history, but also to highlight the important purpose of an armed citizenry,\" Biedermann said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy bloodline runs deep in the State of Texas,\u201d Mike Harvey, founder and CEO of Cimarron Firearms, said. \u201cIf there ever was a handgun that spoke Texan, it\u2019s the 1847 Walker. Our replica honors the men who secured Texas and made it what it is today. The Texas Rangers helped define the character of Texas. Their legendary leadership set them apart from any other lawmakers in the country and they were and still are highly respected. Their handgun of choice was the 1847 Colt Walker.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The official handgun distinction puts the famous Colt pistol in an extremely select class. Designed for hard use by the Texas Rangers, it deserves a special place of distinction. Better still, consumers can get a modern version of the famous pistol for a reasonable price. The Cimarron 1847 Colt Walker retails for $495.39. <\/p>\n","post_title":"1847 Colt Walker Named the 'Official' Handgun of Texas","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"1847-colt-walker-texas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/06\/15\/1847-colt-walker-texas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2090,"post_author":"850","post_date":"2021-03-09 06:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-03-09 11:00:00","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uYBf3XPwvaU\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hog hunting<\/a> in Texas is incredibly fun. And doing it from the sky is a serious thrill. If you haven't done it, take a trip. A recent video, however, paints a different picture of the \"fun\" we're talking about. After the engine of a helicopter quits on a Texas hog hunt, the pilot makes some quick maneuvers to avoid what could've been a disastrous crash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Texas Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The incident occurred on Jan. 9, 2021, in Albany, Texas. Less than one minute after take off, the engine quits. The pilot acts quickly, re-diverting the helicopter and turning it into a field where it crash lands. The helicopter takes a beating, but nobody is injured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All three men remain incredibly calm during the entire experience. When we first watched the video, we thought the pilot did a nice job. However, we're not pilots. But the people at Plane and Pilot<\/em> had the same thoughts we did. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The pilot immediately initiates autorotation procedures. Faced straight ahead with a road atop a daunting berm, the pilot opts, instead, for a left turn to a landing spot on flat terrain surrounded by brush and scrub trees. The landing is successful in that all aboard walked away uninjured. The helicopter was not as fortunate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Unavoidably, one of the main rotors strikes a small tree, subsequently hitting the tail boom and severing it from the fuselage. There is no fire.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another commenter on the video, who claims he's a flight instructor, says: \"That was an OUTSTANDING job of auto-rotation. As I watching I was thinking what I would do. I did not like the highway because it had a bank that would surely be more destructive at impact. Then he also turned left to avoid the road. Notice at the last seconds he had the conscious of mind to make a slight correction to avoid the tree. Outstanding!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After calmly asking if everyone is OK, the pilot shuts down the helicopter and the three men jump out and clear their rifles. One of the hunters looks at the pilot and sends him some praise with, \"You're one hell of a f*cking pilot.\" We agree. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Pilot Saves the Day During Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash in Texas","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/03\/09\/hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10206,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2021-02-11 13:32:41","post_date_gmt":"2021-02-11 18:32:41","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EcGMbbiIl6w\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A Texas mom tackled a suspected peeper, the man she says she caught looking through her daughter's window recently. The suspect promptly evaded two officers. But Phyllis Pena laid a nice hit on the perp, bringing him down until police were able to make the arrest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Mom Tackles Peeping Tom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"I figured at least I could do, if I got him down, tripped him up, whatever, then they would have the chance to get caught up,\" Phyllis Pena told KPRC Houston<\/a>. \"First instinct was just to make sure he didn't go any further.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With her daughter looking on, footage<\/a> shows Pena take matters into her own hand. She rushes in without hesitation, risking personal injury. And police gushed about her selflessness in helping apprehend the suspect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not very often that we have somebody that actually steps in, puts themself in harm\u2019s way to assist in apprehending somebody,\u201d Sgt. Roy Welch told KPRC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pena's actions proved heroic. But her courage to act came from a place typically reserved for parents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy kids are my life and just making sure I protect them,\u201d Pena said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Zane Hawkins, now faces charges of possession of a controlled substance, along with evading and resisting arrest, reported KPRC. Police said even more charges could come later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the end, officers heaped much praise on Pena. One officer even said, jokingly, she looked like she enough game for the NFL. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe cop fist-bumped me and he was like, \u2018Hey, so I heard the Texans are looking for a new linebacker,\u2019\u201d Pena said, according to KPRC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We're guessing the Texans coaches would prefer to see her get that head across the bow, as they say. But everyone will no doubt be impressed with the fight, and the takedown, from this Texas mom. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Mom Lays Out Alleged Peeper With Bone-Crushing Tackle","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-mom-tackles-peeper","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/02\/11\/texas-mom-tackles-peeper\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10552,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-12-09 13:30:39","post_date_gmt":"2020-12-09 18:30:39","post_content":"\n

A storm of gun control bills blew into Texas in November, with pre-filing ushering in a record number of anti-gun legislation. Among the fray, one bill would even ban private firearms sales among Texas citizens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Bill Would Ban Private Firearms Sales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Texas State Rep. Lina Ortega (D) filed 16 of those bills. Among them, H.B. 118 would require background checks on all private firearms sales. Not even federal law requires such restrictions on privates sales and purchases. Doesn't sound very Texan, to say the least. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Though I filed several bills today, all of which are important to House District 77, I would like to highlight some priority bills in the subject areas of healthcare and gun safety,\" Ortega said in a press release<\/a> Nov. 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas currently doesn't require background checks when private sellers transfer a gun to another person. Federal law does require federally licensed firearm dealers to run a background check on all transfers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Requiring background checks for all firearm sales and transfers is an important step towards preventing firearms from being transferred to those who should not possess them,\" Ortega said. \"Closing this loophole will make Texans safer from gun violence and save lives.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the coronavirus pandemic<\/a>, policing challenges<\/a> and social unrest of 2020 taught us private sales remain vitally important to the Second Amendment. A run on guns and ammunition<\/a> made buying from stores difficult. Further, 9mm and .223 ammo virtually became unobtanium<\/em>. And anti-gun locales<\/a>, and restrictive policy, made it all but impossible to get a gun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn't seem like the H.B. 118 bill will see the light of day, but it would be a severe blow to 2A supporters in the Lone Star State. It would severely impact the ability to obtain a gun during a critical time of need. The legislative session begins Jan. 12, 2021. We encourage all gun-loving Texans to make their voice heard. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Private Firearms Sales Would Be Banned in Texas Under New Bill","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-private-firearms-sales-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/12\/09\/texas-private-firearms-sales-ban\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11122,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-08-20 13:27:12","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-20 17:27:12","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/XGhRGTKSeiA\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A concerned citizen in Texas intervened it what might have proven to be a terrible incident in Weslaco on Aug. 18. The man stopped and talked to a suspect allegedly carrying an AK-47 rifle<\/a> into a Walmart. That interaction might have delayed the suspect long enough, until police arrived on the scene. In the end, police shot and killed the gunman, later identified as 27-year-old Marco Antonio Sigala Jr. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Police Forced to Shoot Marco Antonio Sigala Jr.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was pulling up and I seen a gentleman, young man approximately 25, mid-to-late twenties, carrying an AK-47 into the store,\u201d witness John Allen told nbc4i.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala seemed distraught, visibly upset over the interaction, according to Allen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe was very upset that I stopped him, and he was wanting to know who I was, those kinds of things. I said I was just a soldier, and I\u2019m concerned citizen and you\u2019re not shooting anybody in this store today,\u201d Allen said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala then allegedly entered the store and engaged in a confrontation with a customer. Reports state he also pointed a gun at that customer. He then made his way toward the back of the store, according to nbc4i.com. Police then arrived on scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey gave him orders to throw the gun. He threw the gun on the ground. He refused to show his hands. At some point, he produced a handgun. Officers attempted to resolve the situation through the use of \u2018less than lethal.\u2019 The suspect fired at officers and the officers returned fire,\u201d Police Chief Joel Rivera told nbc4i.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a press conference, police described Sigala as disturbed. The actions by Allen delayed the gunman and that intervention likely saved lives. Meanwhile, Sigala died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, according to nbc4i.com. Police reported no other injuries from the incident. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Concerned Citizen Delays Gunman Armed With AK-47","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-24 22:03:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-25 02:03:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/08\/20\/texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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World Class Hunting<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For hunting, OX Ranch is a premier destination. Known for its world-class hunting opportunities, the ranch caters to both seasoned hunters and novices. Guests can hunt exotic animals like axis deer, blackbuck antelope, scimitar-horned oryx, and native game. The ranch adheres to ethical hunting practices, ensuring sustainable population management and environmental respect. Ox Ranch has over 70 different animals listed as available to hunt. Looking for Gemsbok but don't want to fly to Africa? They have it. Impala, Buffalo, Corsican Sheep? They have it all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OX Ranch provides fully guided hunts with experienced professionals, which pretty much ensures success. Understand, though, that this is not just a run-of-the-mill deer camp. Modern amenities, such as comfortable lodges and gourmet meals, make hunting <\/a>a luxurious experience. Let's just say you won't need to pack a sleeping bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"World<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Texas History<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Established in the 1880s, the ranch has evolved from a traditional cattle operation to a modern-day wildlife preserve. It still maintains its heritage, with old homesteads, hand-built stone walls, and remnants of Texas frontier life scattered across the property. A highlight for history buffs is the ranch's collection of World War II-era tanks and military vehicles. These fully operational vehicles are available for guests to explore and even drive, making for a truly unique experience. Yes, you read that correctly. Ox Ranch has a division on the property called Drive Tanks<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Drive<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Drive a Tank<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At Drive Tanks, you can\u2026well...drive tanks! They have several functioning and well-maintained battle tanks from around the world and from different time periods. Want to do more than just drive a battle tank? Here, you have the opportunity to fire the main gun on a tank as well. Looking for something different yet high on the excitement scale? How about a trip to their machine gun range? Here, you can run an enormous number of full auto weapons. From the classic M2 belt-fed machine gun and an M249 to the more exotics like an M134 minigun or a Russian PKM. And because they are all about going big or home, Drive Tanks has a flame thrower they can set you up with.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want to add a bang to your visit?  Try their High Explosive Experience, detonate an actual shaped charge, and block explosives! One of their military-trained cadres will guide you through setting up a series of three different explosions while viewing them through their explosive-proof glass. This is an adrenaline junkie's dream. All of this is housed on the Ox Ranch property in what has essentially become a ballistic and war museum. From mannequins in WWII uniforms to unique weapon displays, the museum in and of itself is worth the visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Just Relax<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While wildlife and hunting are central to the OX Ranch experience, the ranch also offers a range of activities for those seeking adventure or relaxation. Guests can explore the ranch on ATVs, try skeet shooting, or navigate the clear waters of the property's spring-fed creeks and lakes by kayaking or paddleboarding. A cornerstone of OX Ranch's mission is its commitment to wildlife conservation and sustainable land management. By preserving vast tracts of habitat and promoting biodiversity, the ranch contributes to the protection of endangered species and the balance of ecosystems. Its efforts to maintain healthy populations of both exotic and native animals exemplify a harmonious blend of conservation and recreation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ranch also collaborates with organizations and researchers to advance knowledge and practices in wildlife management. This dedication ensures that future generations can continue to enjoy the natural beauty and wildlife that make OX Ranch a standout destination. If you ever get a chance to visit this incredible ranch, don't pass it up. It will be the memory of a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information, visit: https:\/\/www.oxhuntingranch.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Ox Ranch","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"ox-ranch","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-12-02 12:45:28","post_modified_gmt":"2024-12-02 17:45:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/?p=392868","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124428,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-06-15 12:39:41","post_date_gmt":"2021-06-15 16:39:41","post_content":"\n

An effort between Cimarron Firearms and Texas House of Representative, Kyle Biedermann, bestowed a unique new distinction recently. Texas named the legendary 1847 Colt Walker the \"official\" state handgun<\/a>. It joins the Bluebonnet as the state flower and the mockingbird as the state bird, brining a unique distinction with an official state handgun moniker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

1847 Colt Walker Named Official Handgun of Texas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The handgun became official May 24, 2021. Texas Gov. Greg Abbot signed the revolution, naming the 1847 Colt Walker the official handgun of the state of Texas. The 87th Legislature of the Texas Senate Bill titled, Recognizing the 1847 Colt Walker pistol as the official handgun of the State of Texas,\" as it was \"historically crucial to the early survival of the great State of Texas.\" <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 1847 Colt Walker remains the most powerful blackpowder pistol on the market, according to Cimarron Arms. Co-invented by Samuel Walker, Eli Whitney Junior and Colt's produced the pistol. Waker served as a Texas Ranger captain. He served in the American Indian Wars and the Mexican-American wars. His idea for a new pistol attempted to provide the Rangers with a pistol powerful enough to take down a rider and his mount. The Texas Rangers made it the weapon of choice during the Mexican-American Wars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas Proud<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\"It has been said that God created man, but Samuel Colt made them equal. Firearms have long been the palladium of our constitutional liberties, which is precisely why I was honored to support this designation by the great state of Texas. Let this serve to not only recognize the contribution Mr. Colt made to Texas history, but also to highlight the important purpose of an armed citizenry,\" Biedermann said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy bloodline runs deep in the State of Texas,\u201d Mike Harvey, founder and CEO of Cimarron Firearms, said. \u201cIf there ever was a handgun that spoke Texan, it\u2019s the 1847 Walker. Our replica honors the men who secured Texas and made it what it is today. The Texas Rangers helped define the character of Texas. Their legendary leadership set them apart from any other lawmakers in the country and they were and still are highly respected. Their handgun of choice was the 1847 Colt Walker.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The official handgun distinction puts the famous Colt pistol in an extremely select class. Designed for hard use by the Texas Rangers, it deserves a special place of distinction. Better still, consumers can get a modern version of the famous pistol for a reasonable price. The Cimarron 1847 Colt Walker retails for $495.39. <\/p>\n","post_title":"1847 Colt Walker Named the 'Official' Handgun of Texas","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"1847-colt-walker-texas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/06\/15\/1847-colt-walker-texas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2090,"post_author":"850","post_date":"2021-03-09 06:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-03-09 11:00:00","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uYBf3XPwvaU\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hog hunting<\/a> in Texas is incredibly fun. And doing it from the sky is a serious thrill. If you haven't done it, take a trip. A recent video, however, paints a different picture of the \"fun\" we're talking about. After the engine of a helicopter quits on a Texas hog hunt, the pilot makes some quick maneuvers to avoid what could've been a disastrous crash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Texas Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The incident occurred on Jan. 9, 2021, in Albany, Texas. Less than one minute after take off, the engine quits. The pilot acts quickly, re-diverting the helicopter and turning it into a field where it crash lands. The helicopter takes a beating, but nobody is injured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All three men remain incredibly calm during the entire experience. When we first watched the video, we thought the pilot did a nice job. However, we're not pilots. But the people at Plane and Pilot<\/em> had the same thoughts we did. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The pilot immediately initiates autorotation procedures. Faced straight ahead with a road atop a daunting berm, the pilot opts, instead, for a left turn to a landing spot on flat terrain surrounded by brush and scrub trees. The landing is successful in that all aboard walked away uninjured. The helicopter was not as fortunate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Unavoidably, one of the main rotors strikes a small tree, subsequently hitting the tail boom and severing it from the fuselage. There is no fire.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another commenter on the video, who claims he's a flight instructor, says: \"That was an OUTSTANDING job of auto-rotation. As I watching I was thinking what I would do. I did not like the highway because it had a bank that would surely be more destructive at impact. Then he also turned left to avoid the road. Notice at the last seconds he had the conscious of mind to make a slight correction to avoid the tree. Outstanding!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After calmly asking if everyone is OK, the pilot shuts down the helicopter and the three men jump out and clear their rifles. One of the hunters looks at the pilot and sends him some praise with, \"You're one hell of a f*cking pilot.\" We agree. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Pilot Saves the Day During Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash in Texas","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/03\/09\/hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10206,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2021-02-11 13:32:41","post_date_gmt":"2021-02-11 18:32:41","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EcGMbbiIl6w\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A Texas mom tackled a suspected peeper, the man she says she caught looking through her daughter's window recently. The suspect promptly evaded two officers. But Phyllis Pena laid a nice hit on the perp, bringing him down until police were able to make the arrest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Mom Tackles Peeping Tom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"I figured at least I could do, if I got him down, tripped him up, whatever, then they would have the chance to get caught up,\" Phyllis Pena told KPRC Houston<\/a>. \"First instinct was just to make sure he didn't go any further.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With her daughter looking on, footage<\/a> shows Pena take matters into her own hand. She rushes in without hesitation, risking personal injury. And police gushed about her selflessness in helping apprehend the suspect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not very often that we have somebody that actually steps in, puts themself in harm\u2019s way to assist in apprehending somebody,\u201d Sgt. Roy Welch told KPRC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pena's actions proved heroic. But her courage to act came from a place typically reserved for parents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy kids are my life and just making sure I protect them,\u201d Pena said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Zane Hawkins, now faces charges of possession of a controlled substance, along with evading and resisting arrest, reported KPRC. Police said even more charges could come later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the end, officers heaped much praise on Pena. One officer even said, jokingly, she looked like she enough game for the NFL. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe cop fist-bumped me and he was like, \u2018Hey, so I heard the Texans are looking for a new linebacker,\u2019\u201d Pena said, according to KPRC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We're guessing the Texans coaches would prefer to see her get that head across the bow, as they say. But everyone will no doubt be impressed with the fight, and the takedown, from this Texas mom. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Mom Lays Out Alleged Peeper With Bone-Crushing Tackle","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-mom-tackles-peeper","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/02\/11\/texas-mom-tackles-peeper\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10552,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-12-09 13:30:39","post_date_gmt":"2020-12-09 18:30:39","post_content":"\n

A storm of gun control bills blew into Texas in November, with pre-filing ushering in a record number of anti-gun legislation. Among the fray, one bill would even ban private firearms sales among Texas citizens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Bill Would Ban Private Firearms Sales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Texas State Rep. Lina Ortega (D) filed 16 of those bills. Among them, H.B. 118 would require background checks on all private firearms sales. Not even federal law requires such restrictions on privates sales and purchases. Doesn't sound very Texan, to say the least. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Though I filed several bills today, all of which are important to House District 77, I would like to highlight some priority bills in the subject areas of healthcare and gun safety,\" Ortega said in a press release<\/a> Nov. 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas currently doesn't require background checks when private sellers transfer a gun to another person. Federal law does require federally licensed firearm dealers to run a background check on all transfers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Requiring background checks for all firearm sales and transfers is an important step towards preventing firearms from being transferred to those who should not possess them,\" Ortega said. \"Closing this loophole will make Texans safer from gun violence and save lives.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the coronavirus pandemic<\/a>, policing challenges<\/a> and social unrest of 2020 taught us private sales remain vitally important to the Second Amendment. A run on guns and ammunition<\/a> made buying from stores difficult. Further, 9mm and .223 ammo virtually became unobtanium<\/em>. And anti-gun locales<\/a>, and restrictive policy, made it all but impossible to get a gun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn't seem like the H.B. 118 bill will see the light of day, but it would be a severe blow to 2A supporters in the Lone Star State. It would severely impact the ability to obtain a gun during a critical time of need. The legislative session begins Jan. 12, 2021. We encourage all gun-loving Texans to make their voice heard. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Private Firearms Sales Would Be Banned in Texas Under New Bill","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-private-firearms-sales-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/12\/09\/texas-private-firearms-sales-ban\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11122,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-08-20 13:27:12","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-20 17:27:12","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/XGhRGTKSeiA\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A concerned citizen in Texas intervened it what might have proven to be a terrible incident in Weslaco on Aug. 18. The man stopped and talked to a suspect allegedly carrying an AK-47 rifle<\/a> into a Walmart. That interaction might have delayed the suspect long enough, until police arrived on the scene. In the end, police shot and killed the gunman, later identified as 27-year-old Marco Antonio Sigala Jr. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Police Forced to Shoot Marco Antonio Sigala Jr.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was pulling up and I seen a gentleman, young man approximately 25, mid-to-late twenties, carrying an AK-47 into the store,\u201d witness John Allen told nbc4i.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala seemed distraught, visibly upset over the interaction, according to Allen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe was very upset that I stopped him, and he was wanting to know who I was, those kinds of things. I said I was just a soldier, and I\u2019m concerned citizen and you\u2019re not shooting anybody in this store today,\u201d Allen said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala then allegedly entered the store and engaged in a confrontation with a customer. Reports state he also pointed a gun at that customer. He then made his way toward the back of the store, according to nbc4i.com. Police then arrived on scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey gave him orders to throw the gun. He threw the gun on the ground. He refused to show his hands. At some point, he produced a handgun. Officers attempted to resolve the situation through the use of \u2018less than lethal.\u2019 The suspect fired at officers and the officers returned fire,\u201d Police Chief Joel Rivera told nbc4i.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a press conference, police described Sigala as disturbed. The actions by Allen delayed the gunman and that intervention likely saved lives. Meanwhile, Sigala died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, according to nbc4i.com. Police reported no other injuries from the incident. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Concerned Citizen Delays Gunman Armed With AK-47","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-24 22:03:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-25 02:03:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/08\/20\/texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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World Class Hunting<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For hunting, OX Ranch is a premier destination. Known for its world-class hunting opportunities, the ranch caters to both seasoned hunters and novices. Guests can hunt exotic animals like axis deer, blackbuck antelope, scimitar-horned oryx, and native game. The ranch adheres to ethical hunting practices, ensuring sustainable population management and environmental respect. Ox Ranch has over 70 different animals listed as available to hunt. Looking for Gemsbok but don't want to fly to Africa? They have it. Impala, Buffalo, Corsican Sheep? They have it all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OX Ranch provides fully guided hunts with experienced professionals, which pretty much ensures success. Understand, though, that this is not just a run-of-the-mill deer camp. Modern amenities, such as comfortable lodges and gourmet meals, make hunting <\/a>a luxurious experience. Let's just say you won't need to pack a sleeping bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"World<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Texas History<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Established in the 1880s, the ranch has evolved from a traditional cattle operation to a modern-day wildlife preserve. It still maintains its heritage, with old homesteads, hand-built stone walls, and remnants of Texas frontier life scattered across the property. A highlight for history buffs is the ranch's collection of World War II-era tanks and military vehicles. These fully operational vehicles are available for guests to explore and even drive, making for a truly unique experience. Yes, you read that correctly. Ox Ranch has a division on the property called Drive Tanks<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Drive<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Drive a Tank<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At Drive Tanks, you can\u2026well...drive tanks! They have several functioning and well-maintained battle tanks from around the world and from different time periods. Want to do more than just drive a battle tank? Here, you have the opportunity to fire the main gun on a tank as well. Looking for something different yet high on the excitement scale? How about a trip to their machine gun range? Here, you can run an enormous number of full auto weapons. From the classic M2 belt-fed machine gun and an M249 to the more exotics like an M134 minigun or a Russian PKM. And because they are all about going big or home, Drive Tanks has a flame thrower they can set you up with.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want to add a bang to your visit?  Try their High Explosive Experience, detonate an actual shaped charge, and block explosives! One of their military-trained cadres will guide you through setting up a series of three different explosions while viewing them through their explosive-proof glass. This is an adrenaline junkie's dream. All of this is housed on the Ox Ranch property in what has essentially become a ballistic and war museum. From mannequins in WWII uniforms to unique weapon displays, the museum in and of itself is worth the visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Just Relax<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While wildlife and hunting are central to the OX Ranch experience, the ranch also offers a range of activities for those seeking adventure or relaxation. Guests can explore the ranch on ATVs, try skeet shooting, or navigate the clear waters of the property's spring-fed creeks and lakes by kayaking or paddleboarding. A cornerstone of OX Ranch's mission is its commitment to wildlife conservation and sustainable land management. By preserving vast tracts of habitat and promoting biodiversity, the ranch contributes to the protection of endangered species and the balance of ecosystems. Its efforts to maintain healthy populations of both exotic and native animals exemplify a harmonious blend of conservation and recreation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ranch also collaborates with organizations and researchers to advance knowledge and practices in wildlife management. This dedication ensures that future generations can continue to enjoy the natural beauty and wildlife that make OX Ranch a standout destination. If you ever get a chance to visit this incredible ranch, don't pass it up. It will be the memory of a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information, visit: https:\/\/www.oxhuntingranch.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Ox Ranch","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"ox-ranch","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-12-02 12:45:28","post_modified_gmt":"2024-12-02 17:45:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/?p=392868","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124428,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-06-15 12:39:41","post_date_gmt":"2021-06-15 16:39:41","post_content":"\n

An effort between Cimarron Firearms and Texas House of Representative, Kyle Biedermann, bestowed a unique new distinction recently. Texas named the legendary 1847 Colt Walker the \"official\" state handgun<\/a>. It joins the Bluebonnet as the state flower and the mockingbird as the state bird, brining a unique distinction with an official state handgun moniker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

1847 Colt Walker Named Official Handgun of Texas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The handgun became official May 24, 2021. Texas Gov. Greg Abbot signed the revolution, naming the 1847 Colt Walker the official handgun of the state of Texas. The 87th Legislature of the Texas Senate Bill titled, Recognizing the 1847 Colt Walker pistol as the official handgun of the State of Texas,\" as it was \"historically crucial to the early survival of the great State of Texas.\" <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 1847 Colt Walker remains the most powerful blackpowder pistol on the market, according to Cimarron Arms. Co-invented by Samuel Walker, Eli Whitney Junior and Colt's produced the pistol. Waker served as a Texas Ranger captain. He served in the American Indian Wars and the Mexican-American wars. His idea for a new pistol attempted to provide the Rangers with a pistol powerful enough to take down a rider and his mount. The Texas Rangers made it the weapon of choice during the Mexican-American Wars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas Proud<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\"It has been said that God created man, but Samuel Colt made them equal. Firearms have long been the palladium of our constitutional liberties, which is precisely why I was honored to support this designation by the great state of Texas. Let this serve to not only recognize the contribution Mr. Colt made to Texas history, but also to highlight the important purpose of an armed citizenry,\" Biedermann said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy bloodline runs deep in the State of Texas,\u201d Mike Harvey, founder and CEO of Cimarron Firearms, said. \u201cIf there ever was a handgun that spoke Texan, it\u2019s the 1847 Walker. Our replica honors the men who secured Texas and made it what it is today. The Texas Rangers helped define the character of Texas. Their legendary leadership set them apart from any other lawmakers in the country and they were and still are highly respected. Their handgun of choice was the 1847 Colt Walker.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The official handgun distinction puts the famous Colt pistol in an extremely select class. Designed for hard use by the Texas Rangers, it deserves a special place of distinction. Better still, consumers can get a modern version of the famous pistol for a reasonable price. The Cimarron 1847 Colt Walker retails for $495.39. <\/p>\n","post_title":"1847 Colt Walker Named the 'Official' Handgun of Texas","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"1847-colt-walker-texas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/06\/15\/1847-colt-walker-texas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2090,"post_author":"850","post_date":"2021-03-09 06:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-03-09 11:00:00","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uYBf3XPwvaU\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hog hunting<\/a> in Texas is incredibly fun. And doing it from the sky is a serious thrill. If you haven't done it, take a trip. A recent video, however, paints a different picture of the \"fun\" we're talking about. After the engine of a helicopter quits on a Texas hog hunt, the pilot makes some quick maneuvers to avoid what could've been a disastrous crash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Texas Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The incident occurred on Jan. 9, 2021, in Albany, Texas. Less than one minute after take off, the engine quits. The pilot acts quickly, re-diverting the helicopter and turning it into a field where it crash lands. The helicopter takes a beating, but nobody is injured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All three men remain incredibly calm during the entire experience. When we first watched the video, we thought the pilot did a nice job. However, we're not pilots. But the people at Plane and Pilot<\/em> had the same thoughts we did. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The pilot immediately initiates autorotation procedures. Faced straight ahead with a road atop a daunting berm, the pilot opts, instead, for a left turn to a landing spot on flat terrain surrounded by brush and scrub trees. The landing is successful in that all aboard walked away uninjured. The helicopter was not as fortunate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Unavoidably, one of the main rotors strikes a small tree, subsequently hitting the tail boom and severing it from the fuselage. There is no fire.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another commenter on the video, who claims he's a flight instructor, says: \"That was an OUTSTANDING job of auto-rotation. As I watching I was thinking what I would do. I did not like the highway because it had a bank that would surely be more destructive at impact. Then he also turned left to avoid the road. Notice at the last seconds he had the conscious of mind to make a slight correction to avoid the tree. Outstanding!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After calmly asking if everyone is OK, the pilot shuts down the helicopter and the three men jump out and clear their rifles. One of the hunters looks at the pilot and sends him some praise with, \"You're one hell of a f*cking pilot.\" We agree. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Pilot Saves the Day During Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash in Texas","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/03\/09\/hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10206,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2021-02-11 13:32:41","post_date_gmt":"2021-02-11 18:32:41","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EcGMbbiIl6w\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A Texas mom tackled a suspected peeper, the man she says she caught looking through her daughter's window recently. The suspect promptly evaded two officers. But Phyllis Pena laid a nice hit on the perp, bringing him down until police were able to make the arrest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Mom Tackles Peeping Tom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"I figured at least I could do, if I got him down, tripped him up, whatever, then they would have the chance to get caught up,\" Phyllis Pena told KPRC Houston<\/a>. \"First instinct was just to make sure he didn't go any further.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With her daughter looking on, footage<\/a> shows Pena take matters into her own hand. She rushes in without hesitation, risking personal injury. And police gushed about her selflessness in helping apprehend the suspect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not very often that we have somebody that actually steps in, puts themself in harm\u2019s way to assist in apprehending somebody,\u201d Sgt. Roy Welch told KPRC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pena's actions proved heroic. But her courage to act came from a place typically reserved for parents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy kids are my life and just making sure I protect them,\u201d Pena said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Zane Hawkins, now faces charges of possession of a controlled substance, along with evading and resisting arrest, reported KPRC. Police said even more charges could come later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the end, officers heaped much praise on Pena. One officer even said, jokingly, she looked like she enough game for the NFL. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe cop fist-bumped me and he was like, \u2018Hey, so I heard the Texans are looking for a new linebacker,\u2019\u201d Pena said, according to KPRC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We're guessing the Texans coaches would prefer to see her get that head across the bow, as they say. But everyone will no doubt be impressed with the fight, and the takedown, from this Texas mom. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Mom Lays Out Alleged Peeper With Bone-Crushing Tackle","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-mom-tackles-peeper","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/02\/11\/texas-mom-tackles-peeper\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10552,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-12-09 13:30:39","post_date_gmt":"2020-12-09 18:30:39","post_content":"\n

A storm of gun control bills blew into Texas in November, with pre-filing ushering in a record number of anti-gun legislation. Among the fray, one bill would even ban private firearms sales among Texas citizens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Bill Would Ban Private Firearms Sales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Texas State Rep. Lina Ortega (D) filed 16 of those bills. Among them, H.B. 118 would require background checks on all private firearms sales. Not even federal law requires such restrictions on privates sales and purchases. Doesn't sound very Texan, to say the least. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Though I filed several bills today, all of which are important to House District 77, I would like to highlight some priority bills in the subject areas of healthcare and gun safety,\" Ortega said in a press release<\/a> Nov. 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas currently doesn't require background checks when private sellers transfer a gun to another person. Federal law does require federally licensed firearm dealers to run a background check on all transfers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Requiring background checks for all firearm sales and transfers is an important step towards preventing firearms from being transferred to those who should not possess them,\" Ortega said. \"Closing this loophole will make Texans safer from gun violence and save lives.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the coronavirus pandemic<\/a>, policing challenges<\/a> and social unrest of 2020 taught us private sales remain vitally important to the Second Amendment. A run on guns and ammunition<\/a> made buying from stores difficult. Further, 9mm and .223 ammo virtually became unobtanium<\/em>. And anti-gun locales<\/a>, and restrictive policy, made it all but impossible to get a gun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn't seem like the H.B. 118 bill will see the light of day, but it would be a severe blow to 2A supporters in the Lone Star State. It would severely impact the ability to obtain a gun during a critical time of need. The legislative session begins Jan. 12, 2021. We encourage all gun-loving Texans to make their voice heard. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Private Firearms Sales Would Be Banned in Texas Under New Bill","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-private-firearms-sales-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/12\/09\/texas-private-firearms-sales-ban\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11122,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-08-20 13:27:12","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-20 17:27:12","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/XGhRGTKSeiA\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A concerned citizen in Texas intervened it what might have proven to be a terrible incident in Weslaco on Aug. 18. The man stopped and talked to a suspect allegedly carrying an AK-47 rifle<\/a> into a Walmart. That interaction might have delayed the suspect long enough, until police arrived on the scene. In the end, police shot and killed the gunman, later identified as 27-year-old Marco Antonio Sigala Jr. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Police Forced to Shoot Marco Antonio Sigala Jr.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was pulling up and I seen a gentleman, young man approximately 25, mid-to-late twenties, carrying an AK-47 into the store,\u201d witness John Allen told nbc4i.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala seemed distraught, visibly upset over the interaction, according to Allen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe was very upset that I stopped him, and he was wanting to know who I was, those kinds of things. I said I was just a soldier, and I\u2019m concerned citizen and you\u2019re not shooting anybody in this store today,\u201d Allen said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala then allegedly entered the store and engaged in a confrontation with a customer. Reports state he also pointed a gun at that customer. He then made his way toward the back of the store, according to nbc4i.com. Police then arrived on scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey gave him orders to throw the gun. He threw the gun on the ground. He refused to show his hands. At some point, he produced a handgun. Officers attempted to resolve the situation through the use of \u2018less than lethal.\u2019 The suspect fired at officers and the officers returned fire,\u201d Police Chief Joel Rivera told nbc4i.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a press conference, police described Sigala as disturbed. The actions by Allen delayed the gunman and that intervention likely saved lives. Meanwhile, Sigala died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, according to nbc4i.com. Police reported no other injuries from the incident. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Concerned Citizen Delays Gunman Armed With AK-47","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-24 22:03:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-25 02:03:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/08\/20\/texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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In many ways, Texas has become an exotic animal destination. We find many African species in the Lone Star State, which has a terrain and an environment similar to Africa. Ox Ranch is the epicenter of that.  One of the most striking features of the OX Ranch is its diverse collection of exotic and native wildlife. Home to over 60 species from around the globe, the ranch is a sanctuary for animals such as giraffes, zebras, kangaroos, water buffalo, and more. Native Texas species like whitetail deer, wild turkeys, and javelinas also roam freely across the property. And when they say freely roam, that is not hyperbole. During my visit, I encountered at least eight different exotics just crossing the road. Guests can go on guided wildlife tours, which provide a safari experience. These tours, conducted in open-air vehicles, allow visitors to observe and photograph animals in their natural habitats. The knowledgeable guides offer fascinating insights into the animals' behaviors, conservation efforts, and the ranch's history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ox<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

World Class Hunting<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For hunting, OX Ranch is a premier destination. Known for its world-class hunting opportunities, the ranch caters to both seasoned hunters and novices. Guests can hunt exotic animals like axis deer, blackbuck antelope, scimitar-horned oryx, and native game. The ranch adheres to ethical hunting practices, ensuring sustainable population management and environmental respect. Ox Ranch has over 70 different animals listed as available to hunt. Looking for Gemsbok but don't want to fly to Africa? They have it. Impala, Buffalo, Corsican Sheep? They have it all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OX Ranch provides fully guided hunts with experienced professionals, which pretty much ensures success. Understand, though, that this is not just a run-of-the-mill deer camp. Modern amenities, such as comfortable lodges and gourmet meals, make hunting <\/a>a luxurious experience. Let's just say you won't need to pack a sleeping bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"World<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Texas History<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Established in the 1880s, the ranch has evolved from a traditional cattle operation to a modern-day wildlife preserve. It still maintains its heritage, with old homesteads, hand-built stone walls, and remnants of Texas frontier life scattered across the property. A highlight for history buffs is the ranch's collection of World War II-era tanks and military vehicles. These fully operational vehicles are available for guests to explore and even drive, making for a truly unique experience. Yes, you read that correctly. Ox Ranch has a division on the property called Drive Tanks<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Drive<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Drive a Tank<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At Drive Tanks, you can\u2026well...drive tanks! They have several functioning and well-maintained battle tanks from around the world and from different time periods. Want to do more than just drive a battle tank? Here, you have the opportunity to fire the main gun on a tank as well. Looking for something different yet high on the excitement scale? How about a trip to their machine gun range? Here, you can run an enormous number of full auto weapons. From the classic M2 belt-fed machine gun and an M249 to the more exotics like an M134 minigun or a Russian PKM. And because they are all about going big or home, Drive Tanks has a flame thrower they can set you up with.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want to add a bang to your visit?  Try their High Explosive Experience, detonate an actual shaped charge, and block explosives! One of their military-trained cadres will guide you through setting up a series of three different explosions while viewing them through their explosive-proof glass. This is an adrenaline junkie's dream. All of this is housed on the Ox Ranch property in what has essentially become a ballistic and war museum. From mannequins in WWII uniforms to unique weapon displays, the museum in and of itself is worth the visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Just Relax<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While wildlife and hunting are central to the OX Ranch experience, the ranch also offers a range of activities for those seeking adventure or relaxation. Guests can explore the ranch on ATVs, try skeet shooting, or navigate the clear waters of the property's spring-fed creeks and lakes by kayaking or paddleboarding. A cornerstone of OX Ranch's mission is its commitment to wildlife conservation and sustainable land management. By preserving vast tracts of habitat and promoting biodiversity, the ranch contributes to the protection of endangered species and the balance of ecosystems. Its efforts to maintain healthy populations of both exotic and native animals exemplify a harmonious blend of conservation and recreation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ranch also collaborates with organizations and researchers to advance knowledge and practices in wildlife management. This dedication ensures that future generations can continue to enjoy the natural beauty and wildlife that make OX Ranch a standout destination. If you ever get a chance to visit this incredible ranch, don't pass it up. It will be the memory of a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information, visit: https:\/\/www.oxhuntingranch.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Ox Ranch","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"ox-ranch","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-12-02 12:45:28","post_modified_gmt":"2024-12-02 17:45:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/?p=392868","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124428,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-06-15 12:39:41","post_date_gmt":"2021-06-15 16:39:41","post_content":"\n

An effort between Cimarron Firearms and Texas House of Representative, Kyle Biedermann, bestowed a unique new distinction recently. Texas named the legendary 1847 Colt Walker the \"official\" state handgun<\/a>. It joins the Bluebonnet as the state flower and the mockingbird as the state bird, brining a unique distinction with an official state handgun moniker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

1847 Colt Walker Named Official Handgun of Texas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The handgun became official May 24, 2021. Texas Gov. Greg Abbot signed the revolution, naming the 1847 Colt Walker the official handgun of the state of Texas. The 87th Legislature of the Texas Senate Bill titled, Recognizing the 1847 Colt Walker pistol as the official handgun of the State of Texas,\" as it was \"historically crucial to the early survival of the great State of Texas.\" <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 1847 Colt Walker remains the most powerful blackpowder pistol on the market, according to Cimarron Arms. Co-invented by Samuel Walker, Eli Whitney Junior and Colt's produced the pistol. Waker served as a Texas Ranger captain. He served in the American Indian Wars and the Mexican-American wars. His idea for a new pistol attempted to provide the Rangers with a pistol powerful enough to take down a rider and his mount. The Texas Rangers made it the weapon of choice during the Mexican-American Wars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas Proud<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\"It has been said that God created man, but Samuel Colt made them equal. Firearms have long been the palladium of our constitutional liberties, which is precisely why I was honored to support this designation by the great state of Texas. Let this serve to not only recognize the contribution Mr. Colt made to Texas history, but also to highlight the important purpose of an armed citizenry,\" Biedermann said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy bloodline runs deep in the State of Texas,\u201d Mike Harvey, founder and CEO of Cimarron Firearms, said. \u201cIf there ever was a handgun that spoke Texan, it\u2019s the 1847 Walker. Our replica honors the men who secured Texas and made it what it is today. The Texas Rangers helped define the character of Texas. Their legendary leadership set them apart from any other lawmakers in the country and they were and still are highly respected. Their handgun of choice was the 1847 Colt Walker.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The official handgun distinction puts the famous Colt pistol in an extremely select class. Designed for hard use by the Texas Rangers, it deserves a special place of distinction. Better still, consumers can get a modern version of the famous pistol for a reasonable price. The Cimarron 1847 Colt Walker retails for $495.39. <\/p>\n","post_title":"1847 Colt Walker Named the 'Official' Handgun of Texas","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"1847-colt-walker-texas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/06\/15\/1847-colt-walker-texas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2090,"post_author":"850","post_date":"2021-03-09 06:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-03-09 11:00:00","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uYBf3XPwvaU\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hog hunting<\/a> in Texas is incredibly fun. And doing it from the sky is a serious thrill. If you haven't done it, take a trip. A recent video, however, paints a different picture of the \"fun\" we're talking about. After the engine of a helicopter quits on a Texas hog hunt, the pilot makes some quick maneuvers to avoid what could've been a disastrous crash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Texas Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The incident occurred on Jan. 9, 2021, in Albany, Texas. Less than one minute after take off, the engine quits. The pilot acts quickly, re-diverting the helicopter and turning it into a field where it crash lands. The helicopter takes a beating, but nobody is injured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All three men remain incredibly calm during the entire experience. When we first watched the video, we thought the pilot did a nice job. However, we're not pilots. But the people at Plane and Pilot<\/em> had the same thoughts we did. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The pilot immediately initiates autorotation procedures. Faced straight ahead with a road atop a daunting berm, the pilot opts, instead, for a left turn to a landing spot on flat terrain surrounded by brush and scrub trees. The landing is successful in that all aboard walked away uninjured. The helicopter was not as fortunate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Unavoidably, one of the main rotors strikes a small tree, subsequently hitting the tail boom and severing it from the fuselage. There is no fire.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another commenter on the video, who claims he's a flight instructor, says: \"That was an OUTSTANDING job of auto-rotation. As I watching I was thinking what I would do. I did not like the highway because it had a bank that would surely be more destructive at impact. Then he also turned left to avoid the road. Notice at the last seconds he had the conscious of mind to make a slight correction to avoid the tree. Outstanding!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After calmly asking if everyone is OK, the pilot shuts down the helicopter and the three men jump out and clear their rifles. One of the hunters looks at the pilot and sends him some praise with, \"You're one hell of a f*cking pilot.\" We agree. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Pilot Saves the Day During Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash in Texas","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/03\/09\/hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10206,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2021-02-11 13:32:41","post_date_gmt":"2021-02-11 18:32:41","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EcGMbbiIl6w\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A Texas mom tackled a suspected peeper, the man she says she caught looking through her daughter's window recently. The suspect promptly evaded two officers. But Phyllis Pena laid a nice hit on the perp, bringing him down until police were able to make the arrest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Mom Tackles Peeping Tom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"I figured at least I could do, if I got him down, tripped him up, whatever, then they would have the chance to get caught up,\" Phyllis Pena told KPRC Houston<\/a>. \"First instinct was just to make sure he didn't go any further.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With her daughter looking on, footage<\/a> shows Pena take matters into her own hand. She rushes in without hesitation, risking personal injury. And police gushed about her selflessness in helping apprehend the suspect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not very often that we have somebody that actually steps in, puts themself in harm\u2019s way to assist in apprehending somebody,\u201d Sgt. Roy Welch told KPRC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pena's actions proved heroic. But her courage to act came from a place typically reserved for parents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy kids are my life and just making sure I protect them,\u201d Pena said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Zane Hawkins, now faces charges of possession of a controlled substance, along with evading and resisting arrest, reported KPRC. Police said even more charges could come later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the end, officers heaped much praise on Pena. One officer even said, jokingly, she looked like she enough game for the NFL. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe cop fist-bumped me and he was like, \u2018Hey, so I heard the Texans are looking for a new linebacker,\u2019\u201d Pena said, according to KPRC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We're guessing the Texans coaches would prefer to see her get that head across the bow, as they say. But everyone will no doubt be impressed with the fight, and the takedown, from this Texas mom. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Mom Lays Out Alleged Peeper With Bone-Crushing Tackle","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-mom-tackles-peeper","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/02\/11\/texas-mom-tackles-peeper\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10552,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-12-09 13:30:39","post_date_gmt":"2020-12-09 18:30:39","post_content":"\n

A storm of gun control bills blew into Texas in November, with pre-filing ushering in a record number of anti-gun legislation. Among the fray, one bill would even ban private firearms sales among Texas citizens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Bill Would Ban Private Firearms Sales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Texas State Rep. Lina Ortega (D) filed 16 of those bills. Among them, H.B. 118 would require background checks on all private firearms sales. Not even federal law requires such restrictions on privates sales and purchases. Doesn't sound very Texan, to say the least. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Though I filed several bills today, all of which are important to House District 77, I would like to highlight some priority bills in the subject areas of healthcare and gun safety,\" Ortega said in a press release<\/a> Nov. 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas currently doesn't require background checks when private sellers transfer a gun to another person. Federal law does require federally licensed firearm dealers to run a background check on all transfers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Requiring background checks for all firearm sales and transfers is an important step towards preventing firearms from being transferred to those who should not possess them,\" Ortega said. \"Closing this loophole will make Texans safer from gun violence and save lives.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the coronavirus pandemic<\/a>, policing challenges<\/a> and social unrest of 2020 taught us private sales remain vitally important to the Second Amendment. A run on guns and ammunition<\/a> made buying from stores difficult. Further, 9mm and .223 ammo virtually became unobtanium<\/em>. And anti-gun locales<\/a>, and restrictive policy, made it all but impossible to get a gun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn't seem like the H.B. 118 bill will see the light of day, but it would be a severe blow to 2A supporters in the Lone Star State. It would severely impact the ability to obtain a gun during a critical time of need. The legislative session begins Jan. 12, 2021. We encourage all gun-loving Texans to make their voice heard. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Private Firearms Sales Would Be Banned in Texas Under New Bill","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-private-firearms-sales-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/12\/09\/texas-private-firearms-sales-ban\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11122,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-08-20 13:27:12","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-20 17:27:12","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/XGhRGTKSeiA\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A concerned citizen in Texas intervened it what might have proven to be a terrible incident in Weslaco on Aug. 18. The man stopped and talked to a suspect allegedly carrying an AK-47 rifle<\/a> into a Walmart. That interaction might have delayed the suspect long enough, until police arrived on the scene. In the end, police shot and killed the gunman, later identified as 27-year-old Marco Antonio Sigala Jr. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Police Forced to Shoot Marco Antonio Sigala Jr.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was pulling up and I seen a gentleman, young man approximately 25, mid-to-late twenties, carrying an AK-47 into the store,\u201d witness John Allen told nbc4i.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala seemed distraught, visibly upset over the interaction, according to Allen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe was very upset that I stopped him, and he was wanting to know who I was, those kinds of things. I said I was just a soldier, and I\u2019m concerned citizen and you\u2019re not shooting anybody in this store today,\u201d Allen said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala then allegedly entered the store and engaged in a confrontation with a customer. Reports state he also pointed a gun at that customer. He then made his way toward the back of the store, according to nbc4i.com. Police then arrived on scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey gave him orders to throw the gun. He threw the gun on the ground. He refused to show his hands. At some point, he produced a handgun. Officers attempted to resolve the situation through the use of \u2018less than lethal.\u2019 The suspect fired at officers and the officers returned fire,\u201d Police Chief Joel Rivera told nbc4i.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a press conference, police described Sigala as disturbed. The actions by Allen delayed the gunman and that intervention likely saved lives. Meanwhile, Sigala died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, according to nbc4i.com. Police reported no other injuries from the incident. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Concerned Citizen Delays Gunman Armed With AK-47","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-24 22:03:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-25 02:03:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/08\/20\/texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Ox Ranch<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In many ways, Texas has become an exotic animal destination. We find many African species in the Lone Star State, which has a terrain and an environment similar to Africa. Ox Ranch is the epicenter of that.  One of the most striking features of the OX Ranch is its diverse collection of exotic and native wildlife. Home to over 60 species from around the globe, the ranch is a sanctuary for animals such as giraffes, zebras, kangaroos, water buffalo, and more. Native Texas species like whitetail deer, wild turkeys, and javelinas also roam freely across the property. And when they say freely roam, that is not hyperbole. During my visit, I encountered at least eight different exotics just crossing the road. Guests can go on guided wildlife tours, which provide a safari experience. These tours, conducted in open-air vehicles, allow visitors to observe and photograph animals in their natural habitats. The knowledgeable guides offer fascinating insights into the animals' behaviors, conservation efforts, and the ranch's history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ox<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

World Class Hunting<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For hunting, OX Ranch is a premier destination. Known for its world-class hunting opportunities, the ranch caters to both seasoned hunters and novices. Guests can hunt exotic animals like axis deer, blackbuck antelope, scimitar-horned oryx, and native game. The ranch adheres to ethical hunting practices, ensuring sustainable population management and environmental respect. Ox Ranch has over 70 different animals listed as available to hunt. Looking for Gemsbok but don't want to fly to Africa? They have it. Impala, Buffalo, Corsican Sheep? They have it all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OX Ranch provides fully guided hunts with experienced professionals, which pretty much ensures success. Understand, though, that this is not just a run-of-the-mill deer camp. Modern amenities, such as comfortable lodges and gourmet meals, make hunting <\/a>a luxurious experience. Let's just say you won't need to pack a sleeping bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"World<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Texas History<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Established in the 1880s, the ranch has evolved from a traditional cattle operation to a modern-day wildlife preserve. It still maintains its heritage, with old homesteads, hand-built stone walls, and remnants of Texas frontier life scattered across the property. A highlight for history buffs is the ranch's collection of World War II-era tanks and military vehicles. These fully operational vehicles are available for guests to explore and even drive, making for a truly unique experience. Yes, you read that correctly. Ox Ranch has a division on the property called Drive Tanks<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Drive<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Drive a Tank<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At Drive Tanks, you can\u2026well...drive tanks! They have several functioning and well-maintained battle tanks from around the world and from different time periods. Want to do more than just drive a battle tank? Here, you have the opportunity to fire the main gun on a tank as well. Looking for something different yet high on the excitement scale? How about a trip to their machine gun range? Here, you can run an enormous number of full auto weapons. From the classic M2 belt-fed machine gun and an M249 to the more exotics like an M134 minigun or a Russian PKM. And because they are all about going big or home, Drive Tanks has a flame thrower they can set you up with.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want to add a bang to your visit?  Try their High Explosive Experience, detonate an actual shaped charge, and block explosives! One of their military-trained cadres will guide you through setting up a series of three different explosions while viewing them through their explosive-proof glass. This is an adrenaline junkie's dream. All of this is housed on the Ox Ranch property in what has essentially become a ballistic and war museum. From mannequins in WWII uniforms to unique weapon displays, the museum in and of itself is worth the visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Just Relax<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While wildlife and hunting are central to the OX Ranch experience, the ranch also offers a range of activities for those seeking adventure or relaxation. Guests can explore the ranch on ATVs, try skeet shooting, or navigate the clear waters of the property's spring-fed creeks and lakes by kayaking or paddleboarding. A cornerstone of OX Ranch's mission is its commitment to wildlife conservation and sustainable land management. By preserving vast tracts of habitat and promoting biodiversity, the ranch contributes to the protection of endangered species and the balance of ecosystems. Its efforts to maintain healthy populations of both exotic and native animals exemplify a harmonious blend of conservation and recreation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ranch also collaborates with organizations and researchers to advance knowledge and practices in wildlife management. This dedication ensures that future generations can continue to enjoy the natural beauty and wildlife that make OX Ranch a standout destination. If you ever get a chance to visit this incredible ranch, don't pass it up. It will be the memory of a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information, visit: https:\/\/www.oxhuntingranch.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Ox Ranch","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"ox-ranch","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-12-02 12:45:28","post_modified_gmt":"2024-12-02 17:45:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/?p=392868","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124428,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-06-15 12:39:41","post_date_gmt":"2021-06-15 16:39:41","post_content":"\n

An effort between Cimarron Firearms and Texas House of Representative, Kyle Biedermann, bestowed a unique new distinction recently. Texas named the legendary 1847 Colt Walker the \"official\" state handgun<\/a>. It joins the Bluebonnet as the state flower and the mockingbird as the state bird, brining a unique distinction with an official state handgun moniker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

1847 Colt Walker Named Official Handgun of Texas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The handgun became official May 24, 2021. Texas Gov. Greg Abbot signed the revolution, naming the 1847 Colt Walker the official handgun of the state of Texas. The 87th Legislature of the Texas Senate Bill titled, Recognizing the 1847 Colt Walker pistol as the official handgun of the State of Texas,\" as it was \"historically crucial to the early survival of the great State of Texas.\" <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 1847 Colt Walker remains the most powerful blackpowder pistol on the market, according to Cimarron Arms. Co-invented by Samuel Walker, Eli Whitney Junior and Colt's produced the pistol. Waker served as a Texas Ranger captain. He served in the American Indian Wars and the Mexican-American wars. His idea for a new pistol attempted to provide the Rangers with a pistol powerful enough to take down a rider and his mount. The Texas Rangers made it the weapon of choice during the Mexican-American Wars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas Proud<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\"It has been said that God created man, but Samuel Colt made them equal. Firearms have long been the palladium of our constitutional liberties, which is precisely why I was honored to support this designation by the great state of Texas. Let this serve to not only recognize the contribution Mr. Colt made to Texas history, but also to highlight the important purpose of an armed citizenry,\" Biedermann said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy bloodline runs deep in the State of Texas,\u201d Mike Harvey, founder and CEO of Cimarron Firearms, said. \u201cIf there ever was a handgun that spoke Texan, it\u2019s the 1847 Walker. Our replica honors the men who secured Texas and made it what it is today. The Texas Rangers helped define the character of Texas. Their legendary leadership set them apart from any other lawmakers in the country and they were and still are highly respected. Their handgun of choice was the 1847 Colt Walker.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The official handgun distinction puts the famous Colt pistol in an extremely select class. Designed for hard use by the Texas Rangers, it deserves a special place of distinction. Better still, consumers can get a modern version of the famous pistol for a reasonable price. The Cimarron 1847 Colt Walker retails for $495.39. <\/p>\n","post_title":"1847 Colt Walker Named the 'Official' Handgun of Texas","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"1847-colt-walker-texas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/06\/15\/1847-colt-walker-texas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2090,"post_author":"850","post_date":"2021-03-09 06:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-03-09 11:00:00","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uYBf3XPwvaU\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hog hunting<\/a> in Texas is incredibly fun. And doing it from the sky is a serious thrill. If you haven't done it, take a trip. A recent video, however, paints a different picture of the \"fun\" we're talking about. After the engine of a helicopter quits on a Texas hog hunt, the pilot makes some quick maneuvers to avoid what could've been a disastrous crash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Texas Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The incident occurred on Jan. 9, 2021, in Albany, Texas. Less than one minute after take off, the engine quits. The pilot acts quickly, re-diverting the helicopter and turning it into a field where it crash lands. The helicopter takes a beating, but nobody is injured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All three men remain incredibly calm during the entire experience. When we first watched the video, we thought the pilot did a nice job. However, we're not pilots. But the people at Plane and Pilot<\/em> had the same thoughts we did. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The pilot immediately initiates autorotation procedures. Faced straight ahead with a road atop a daunting berm, the pilot opts, instead, for a left turn to a landing spot on flat terrain surrounded by brush and scrub trees. The landing is successful in that all aboard walked away uninjured. The helicopter was not as fortunate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Unavoidably, one of the main rotors strikes a small tree, subsequently hitting the tail boom and severing it from the fuselage. There is no fire.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another commenter on the video, who claims he's a flight instructor, says: \"That was an OUTSTANDING job of auto-rotation. As I watching I was thinking what I would do. I did not like the highway because it had a bank that would surely be more destructive at impact. Then he also turned left to avoid the road. Notice at the last seconds he had the conscious of mind to make a slight correction to avoid the tree. Outstanding!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After calmly asking if everyone is OK, the pilot shuts down the helicopter and the three men jump out and clear their rifles. One of the hunters looks at the pilot and sends him some praise with, \"You're one hell of a f*cking pilot.\" We agree. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Pilot Saves the Day During Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash in Texas","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/03\/09\/hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10206,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2021-02-11 13:32:41","post_date_gmt":"2021-02-11 18:32:41","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EcGMbbiIl6w\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A Texas mom tackled a suspected peeper, the man she says she caught looking through her daughter's window recently. The suspect promptly evaded two officers. But Phyllis Pena laid a nice hit on the perp, bringing him down until police were able to make the arrest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Mom Tackles Peeping Tom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"I figured at least I could do, if I got him down, tripped him up, whatever, then they would have the chance to get caught up,\" Phyllis Pena told KPRC Houston<\/a>. \"First instinct was just to make sure he didn't go any further.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With her daughter looking on, footage<\/a> shows Pena take matters into her own hand. She rushes in without hesitation, risking personal injury. And police gushed about her selflessness in helping apprehend the suspect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not very often that we have somebody that actually steps in, puts themself in harm\u2019s way to assist in apprehending somebody,\u201d Sgt. Roy Welch told KPRC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pena's actions proved heroic. But her courage to act came from a place typically reserved for parents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy kids are my life and just making sure I protect them,\u201d Pena said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Zane Hawkins, now faces charges of possession of a controlled substance, along with evading and resisting arrest, reported KPRC. Police said even more charges could come later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the end, officers heaped much praise on Pena. One officer even said, jokingly, she looked like she enough game for the NFL. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe cop fist-bumped me and he was like, \u2018Hey, so I heard the Texans are looking for a new linebacker,\u2019\u201d Pena said, according to KPRC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We're guessing the Texans coaches would prefer to see her get that head across the bow, as they say. But everyone will no doubt be impressed with the fight, and the takedown, from this Texas mom. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Mom Lays Out Alleged Peeper With Bone-Crushing Tackle","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-mom-tackles-peeper","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/02\/11\/texas-mom-tackles-peeper\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10552,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-12-09 13:30:39","post_date_gmt":"2020-12-09 18:30:39","post_content":"\n

A storm of gun control bills blew into Texas in November, with pre-filing ushering in a record number of anti-gun legislation. Among the fray, one bill would even ban private firearms sales among Texas citizens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Bill Would Ban Private Firearms Sales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Texas State Rep. Lina Ortega (D) filed 16 of those bills. Among them, H.B. 118 would require background checks on all private firearms sales. Not even federal law requires such restrictions on privates sales and purchases. Doesn't sound very Texan, to say the least. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Though I filed several bills today, all of which are important to House District 77, I would like to highlight some priority bills in the subject areas of healthcare and gun safety,\" Ortega said in a press release<\/a> Nov. 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas currently doesn't require background checks when private sellers transfer a gun to another person. Federal law does require federally licensed firearm dealers to run a background check on all transfers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Requiring background checks for all firearm sales and transfers is an important step towards preventing firearms from being transferred to those who should not possess them,\" Ortega said. \"Closing this loophole will make Texans safer from gun violence and save lives.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the coronavirus pandemic<\/a>, policing challenges<\/a> and social unrest of 2020 taught us private sales remain vitally important to the Second Amendment. A run on guns and ammunition<\/a> made buying from stores difficult. Further, 9mm and .223 ammo virtually became unobtanium<\/em>. And anti-gun locales<\/a>, and restrictive policy, made it all but impossible to get a gun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn't seem like the H.B. 118 bill will see the light of day, but it would be a severe blow to 2A supporters in the Lone Star State. It would severely impact the ability to obtain a gun during a critical time of need. The legislative session begins Jan. 12, 2021. We encourage all gun-loving Texans to make their voice heard. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Private Firearms Sales Would Be Banned in Texas Under New Bill","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-private-firearms-sales-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/12\/09\/texas-private-firearms-sales-ban\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11122,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-08-20 13:27:12","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-20 17:27:12","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/XGhRGTKSeiA\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A concerned citizen in Texas intervened it what might have proven to be a terrible incident in Weslaco on Aug. 18. The man stopped and talked to a suspect allegedly carrying an AK-47 rifle<\/a> into a Walmart. That interaction might have delayed the suspect long enough, until police arrived on the scene. In the end, police shot and killed the gunman, later identified as 27-year-old Marco Antonio Sigala Jr. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Police Forced to Shoot Marco Antonio Sigala Jr.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was pulling up and I seen a gentleman, young man approximately 25, mid-to-late twenties, carrying an AK-47 into the store,\u201d witness John Allen told nbc4i.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala seemed distraught, visibly upset over the interaction, according to Allen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe was very upset that I stopped him, and he was wanting to know who I was, those kinds of things. I said I was just a soldier, and I\u2019m concerned citizen and you\u2019re not shooting anybody in this store today,\u201d Allen said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala then allegedly entered the store and engaged in a confrontation with a customer. Reports state he also pointed a gun at that customer. He then made his way toward the back of the store, according to nbc4i.com. Police then arrived on scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey gave him orders to throw the gun. He threw the gun on the ground. He refused to show his hands. At some point, he produced a handgun. Officers attempted to resolve the situation through the use of \u2018less than lethal.\u2019 The suspect fired at officers and the officers returned fire,\u201d Police Chief Joel Rivera told nbc4i.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a press conference, police described Sigala as disturbed. The actions by Allen delayed the gunman and that intervention likely saved lives. Meanwhile, Sigala died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, according to nbc4i.com. Police reported no other injuries from the incident. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Concerned Citizen Delays Gunman Armed With AK-47","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-24 22:03:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-25 02:03:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/08\/20\/texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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\"Ox<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Ox Ranch<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In many ways, Texas has become an exotic animal destination. We find many African species in the Lone Star State, which has a terrain and an environment similar to Africa. Ox Ranch is the epicenter of that.  One of the most striking features of the OX Ranch is its diverse collection of exotic and native wildlife. Home to over 60 species from around the globe, the ranch is a sanctuary for animals such as giraffes, zebras, kangaroos, water buffalo, and more. Native Texas species like whitetail deer, wild turkeys, and javelinas also roam freely across the property. And when they say freely roam, that is not hyperbole. During my visit, I encountered at least eight different exotics just crossing the road. Guests can go on guided wildlife tours, which provide a safari experience. These tours, conducted in open-air vehicles, allow visitors to observe and photograph animals in their natural habitats. The knowledgeable guides offer fascinating insights into the animals' behaviors, conservation efforts, and the ranch's history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ox<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

World Class Hunting<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For hunting, OX Ranch is a premier destination. Known for its world-class hunting opportunities, the ranch caters to both seasoned hunters and novices. Guests can hunt exotic animals like axis deer, blackbuck antelope, scimitar-horned oryx, and native game. The ranch adheres to ethical hunting practices, ensuring sustainable population management and environmental respect. Ox Ranch has over 70 different animals listed as available to hunt. Looking for Gemsbok but don't want to fly to Africa? They have it. Impala, Buffalo, Corsican Sheep? They have it all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OX Ranch provides fully guided hunts with experienced professionals, which pretty much ensures success. Understand, though, that this is not just a run-of-the-mill deer camp. Modern amenities, such as comfortable lodges and gourmet meals, make hunting <\/a>a luxurious experience. Let's just say you won't need to pack a sleeping bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"World<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Texas History<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Established in the 1880s, the ranch has evolved from a traditional cattle operation to a modern-day wildlife preserve. It still maintains its heritage, with old homesteads, hand-built stone walls, and remnants of Texas frontier life scattered across the property. A highlight for history buffs is the ranch's collection of World War II-era tanks and military vehicles. These fully operational vehicles are available for guests to explore and even drive, making for a truly unique experience. Yes, you read that correctly. Ox Ranch has a division on the property called Drive Tanks<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Drive<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Drive a Tank<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At Drive Tanks, you can\u2026well...drive tanks! They have several functioning and well-maintained battle tanks from around the world and from different time periods. Want to do more than just drive a battle tank? Here, you have the opportunity to fire the main gun on a tank as well. Looking for something different yet high on the excitement scale? How about a trip to their machine gun range? Here, you can run an enormous number of full auto weapons. From the classic M2 belt-fed machine gun and an M249 to the more exotics like an M134 minigun or a Russian PKM. And because they are all about going big or home, Drive Tanks has a flame thrower they can set you up with.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want to add a bang to your visit?  Try their High Explosive Experience, detonate an actual shaped charge, and block explosives! One of their military-trained cadres will guide you through setting up a series of three different explosions while viewing them through their explosive-proof glass. This is an adrenaline junkie's dream. All of this is housed on the Ox Ranch property in what has essentially become a ballistic and war museum. From mannequins in WWII uniforms to unique weapon displays, the museum in and of itself is worth the visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Just Relax<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While wildlife and hunting are central to the OX Ranch experience, the ranch also offers a range of activities for those seeking adventure or relaxation. Guests can explore the ranch on ATVs, try skeet shooting, or navigate the clear waters of the property's spring-fed creeks and lakes by kayaking or paddleboarding. A cornerstone of OX Ranch's mission is its commitment to wildlife conservation and sustainable land management. By preserving vast tracts of habitat and promoting biodiversity, the ranch contributes to the protection of endangered species and the balance of ecosystems. Its efforts to maintain healthy populations of both exotic and native animals exemplify a harmonious blend of conservation and recreation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ranch also collaborates with organizations and researchers to advance knowledge and practices in wildlife management. This dedication ensures that future generations can continue to enjoy the natural beauty and wildlife that make OX Ranch a standout destination. If you ever get a chance to visit this incredible ranch, don't pass it up. It will be the memory of a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information, visit: https:\/\/www.oxhuntingranch.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Ox Ranch","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"ox-ranch","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-12-02 12:45:28","post_modified_gmt":"2024-12-02 17:45:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/?p=392868","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124428,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-06-15 12:39:41","post_date_gmt":"2021-06-15 16:39:41","post_content":"\n

An effort between Cimarron Firearms and Texas House of Representative, Kyle Biedermann, bestowed a unique new distinction recently. Texas named the legendary 1847 Colt Walker the \"official\" state handgun<\/a>. It joins the Bluebonnet as the state flower and the mockingbird as the state bird, brining a unique distinction with an official state handgun moniker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

1847 Colt Walker Named Official Handgun of Texas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The handgun became official May 24, 2021. Texas Gov. Greg Abbot signed the revolution, naming the 1847 Colt Walker the official handgun of the state of Texas. The 87th Legislature of the Texas Senate Bill titled, Recognizing the 1847 Colt Walker pistol as the official handgun of the State of Texas,\" as it was \"historically crucial to the early survival of the great State of Texas.\" <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 1847 Colt Walker remains the most powerful blackpowder pistol on the market, according to Cimarron Arms. Co-invented by Samuel Walker, Eli Whitney Junior and Colt's produced the pistol. Waker served as a Texas Ranger captain. He served in the American Indian Wars and the Mexican-American wars. His idea for a new pistol attempted to provide the Rangers with a pistol powerful enough to take down a rider and his mount. The Texas Rangers made it the weapon of choice during the Mexican-American Wars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas Proud<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\"It has been said that God created man, but Samuel Colt made them equal. Firearms have long been the palladium of our constitutional liberties, which is precisely why I was honored to support this designation by the great state of Texas. Let this serve to not only recognize the contribution Mr. Colt made to Texas history, but also to highlight the important purpose of an armed citizenry,\" Biedermann said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy bloodline runs deep in the State of Texas,\u201d Mike Harvey, founder and CEO of Cimarron Firearms, said. \u201cIf there ever was a handgun that spoke Texan, it\u2019s the 1847 Walker. Our replica honors the men who secured Texas and made it what it is today. The Texas Rangers helped define the character of Texas. Their legendary leadership set them apart from any other lawmakers in the country and they were and still are highly respected. Their handgun of choice was the 1847 Colt Walker.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The official handgun distinction puts the famous Colt pistol in an extremely select class. Designed for hard use by the Texas Rangers, it deserves a special place of distinction. Better still, consumers can get a modern version of the famous pistol for a reasonable price. The Cimarron 1847 Colt Walker retails for $495.39. <\/p>\n","post_title":"1847 Colt Walker Named the 'Official' Handgun of Texas","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"1847-colt-walker-texas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/06\/15\/1847-colt-walker-texas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2090,"post_author":"850","post_date":"2021-03-09 06:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-03-09 11:00:00","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uYBf3XPwvaU\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hog hunting<\/a> in Texas is incredibly fun. And doing it from the sky is a serious thrill. If you haven't done it, take a trip. A recent video, however, paints a different picture of the \"fun\" we're talking about. After the engine of a helicopter quits on a Texas hog hunt, the pilot makes some quick maneuvers to avoid what could've been a disastrous crash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Texas Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The incident occurred on Jan. 9, 2021, in Albany, Texas. Less than one minute after take off, the engine quits. The pilot acts quickly, re-diverting the helicopter and turning it into a field where it crash lands. The helicopter takes a beating, but nobody is injured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All three men remain incredibly calm during the entire experience. When we first watched the video, we thought the pilot did a nice job. However, we're not pilots. But the people at Plane and Pilot<\/em> had the same thoughts we did. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The pilot immediately initiates autorotation procedures. Faced straight ahead with a road atop a daunting berm, the pilot opts, instead, for a left turn to a landing spot on flat terrain surrounded by brush and scrub trees. The landing is successful in that all aboard walked away uninjured. The helicopter was not as fortunate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Unavoidably, one of the main rotors strikes a small tree, subsequently hitting the tail boom and severing it from the fuselage. There is no fire.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another commenter on the video, who claims he's a flight instructor, says: \"That was an OUTSTANDING job of auto-rotation. As I watching I was thinking what I would do. I did not like the highway because it had a bank that would surely be more destructive at impact. Then he also turned left to avoid the road. Notice at the last seconds he had the conscious of mind to make a slight correction to avoid the tree. Outstanding!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After calmly asking if everyone is OK, the pilot shuts down the helicopter and the three men jump out and clear their rifles. One of the hunters looks at the pilot and sends him some praise with, \"You're one hell of a f*cking pilot.\" We agree. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Pilot Saves the Day During Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash in Texas","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/03\/09\/hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10206,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2021-02-11 13:32:41","post_date_gmt":"2021-02-11 18:32:41","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EcGMbbiIl6w\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A Texas mom tackled a suspected peeper, the man she says she caught looking through her daughter's window recently. The suspect promptly evaded two officers. But Phyllis Pena laid a nice hit on the perp, bringing him down until police were able to make the arrest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Mom Tackles Peeping Tom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"I figured at least I could do, if I got him down, tripped him up, whatever, then they would have the chance to get caught up,\" Phyllis Pena told KPRC Houston<\/a>. \"First instinct was just to make sure he didn't go any further.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With her daughter looking on, footage<\/a> shows Pena take matters into her own hand. She rushes in without hesitation, risking personal injury. And police gushed about her selflessness in helping apprehend the suspect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not very often that we have somebody that actually steps in, puts themself in harm\u2019s way to assist in apprehending somebody,\u201d Sgt. Roy Welch told KPRC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pena's actions proved heroic. But her courage to act came from a place typically reserved for parents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy kids are my life and just making sure I protect them,\u201d Pena said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Zane Hawkins, now faces charges of possession of a controlled substance, along with evading and resisting arrest, reported KPRC. Police said even more charges could come later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the end, officers heaped much praise on Pena. One officer even said, jokingly, she looked like she enough game for the NFL. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe cop fist-bumped me and he was like, \u2018Hey, so I heard the Texans are looking for a new linebacker,\u2019\u201d Pena said, according to KPRC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We're guessing the Texans coaches would prefer to see her get that head across the bow, as they say. But everyone will no doubt be impressed with the fight, and the takedown, from this Texas mom. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Mom Lays Out Alleged Peeper With Bone-Crushing Tackle","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-mom-tackles-peeper","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/02\/11\/texas-mom-tackles-peeper\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10552,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-12-09 13:30:39","post_date_gmt":"2020-12-09 18:30:39","post_content":"\n

A storm of gun control bills blew into Texas in November, with pre-filing ushering in a record number of anti-gun legislation. Among the fray, one bill would even ban private firearms sales among Texas citizens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Bill Would Ban Private Firearms Sales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Texas State Rep. Lina Ortega (D) filed 16 of those bills. Among them, H.B. 118 would require background checks on all private firearms sales. Not even federal law requires such restrictions on privates sales and purchases. Doesn't sound very Texan, to say the least. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Though I filed several bills today, all of which are important to House District 77, I would like to highlight some priority bills in the subject areas of healthcare and gun safety,\" Ortega said in a press release<\/a> Nov. 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas currently doesn't require background checks when private sellers transfer a gun to another person. Federal law does require federally licensed firearm dealers to run a background check on all transfers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Requiring background checks for all firearm sales and transfers is an important step towards preventing firearms from being transferred to those who should not possess them,\" Ortega said. \"Closing this loophole will make Texans safer from gun violence and save lives.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the coronavirus pandemic<\/a>, policing challenges<\/a> and social unrest of 2020 taught us private sales remain vitally important to the Second Amendment. A run on guns and ammunition<\/a> made buying from stores difficult. Further, 9mm and .223 ammo virtually became unobtanium<\/em>. And anti-gun locales<\/a>, and restrictive policy, made it all but impossible to get a gun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn't seem like the H.B. 118 bill will see the light of day, but it would be a severe blow to 2A supporters in the Lone Star State. It would severely impact the ability to obtain a gun during a critical time of need. The legislative session begins Jan. 12, 2021. We encourage all gun-loving Texans to make their voice heard. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Private Firearms Sales Would Be Banned in Texas Under New Bill","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-private-firearms-sales-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/12\/09\/texas-private-firearms-sales-ban\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11122,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-08-20 13:27:12","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-20 17:27:12","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/XGhRGTKSeiA\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A concerned citizen in Texas intervened it what might have proven to be a terrible incident in Weslaco on Aug. 18. The man stopped and talked to a suspect allegedly carrying an AK-47 rifle<\/a> into a Walmart. That interaction might have delayed the suspect long enough, until police arrived on the scene. In the end, police shot and killed the gunman, later identified as 27-year-old Marco Antonio Sigala Jr. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Police Forced to Shoot Marco Antonio Sigala Jr.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was pulling up and I seen a gentleman, young man approximately 25, mid-to-late twenties, carrying an AK-47 into the store,\u201d witness John Allen told nbc4i.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala seemed distraught, visibly upset over the interaction, according to Allen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe was very upset that I stopped him, and he was wanting to know who I was, those kinds of things. I said I was just a soldier, and I\u2019m concerned citizen and you\u2019re not shooting anybody in this store today,\u201d Allen said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala then allegedly entered the store and engaged in a confrontation with a customer. Reports state he also pointed a gun at that customer. He then made his way toward the back of the store, according to nbc4i.com. Police then arrived on scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey gave him orders to throw the gun. He threw the gun on the ground. He refused to show his hands. At some point, he produced a handgun. Officers attempted to resolve the situation through the use of \u2018less than lethal.\u2019 The suspect fired at officers and the officers returned fire,\u201d Police Chief Joel Rivera told nbc4i.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a press conference, police described Sigala as disturbed. The actions by Allen delayed the gunman and that intervention likely saved lives. Meanwhile, Sigala died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, according to nbc4i.com. Police reported no other injuries from the incident. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Concerned Citizen Delays Gunman Armed With AK-47","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-24 22:03:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-25 02:03:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/08\/20\/texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Nestled in the rolling hills of Uvalde County, Texas, sits the OX Ranch. It is a sprawling oasis that embodies the wild beauty of Texas. Spanning over 18,000 acres, this working ranch is a destination like no other. It offers visitors a unique blend of outdoor adventure, luxurious accommodation, and an up-close experience with an incredible array of exotic wildlife. While their booking rate approaches 90% of the year, Ox Ranch is, in many ways, a unique Texas secret. Let's take a look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ox Ranch<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In many ways, Texas has become an exotic animal destination. We find many African species in the Lone Star State, which has a terrain and an environment similar to Africa. Ox Ranch is the epicenter of that.  One of the most striking features of the OX Ranch is its diverse collection of exotic and native wildlife. Home to over 60 species from around the globe, the ranch is a sanctuary for animals such as giraffes, zebras, kangaroos, water buffalo, and more. Native Texas species like whitetail deer, wild turkeys, and javelinas also roam freely across the property. And when they say freely roam, that is not hyperbole. During my visit, I encountered at least eight different exotics just crossing the road. Guests can go on guided wildlife tours, which provide a safari experience. These tours, conducted in open-air vehicles, allow visitors to observe and photograph animals in their natural habitats. The knowledgeable guides offer fascinating insights into the animals' behaviors, conservation efforts, and the ranch's history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ox<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

World Class Hunting<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For hunting, OX Ranch is a premier destination. Known for its world-class hunting opportunities, the ranch caters to both seasoned hunters and novices. Guests can hunt exotic animals like axis deer, blackbuck antelope, scimitar-horned oryx, and native game. The ranch adheres to ethical hunting practices, ensuring sustainable population management and environmental respect. Ox Ranch has over 70 different animals listed as available to hunt. Looking for Gemsbok but don't want to fly to Africa? They have it. Impala, Buffalo, Corsican Sheep? They have it all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OX Ranch provides fully guided hunts with experienced professionals, which pretty much ensures success. Understand, though, that this is not just a run-of-the-mill deer camp. Modern amenities, such as comfortable lodges and gourmet meals, make hunting <\/a>a luxurious experience. Let's just say you won't need to pack a sleeping bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"World<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Texas History<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Established in the 1880s, the ranch has evolved from a traditional cattle operation to a modern-day wildlife preserve. It still maintains its heritage, with old homesteads, hand-built stone walls, and remnants of Texas frontier life scattered across the property. A highlight for history buffs is the ranch's collection of World War II-era tanks and military vehicles. These fully operational vehicles are available for guests to explore and even drive, making for a truly unique experience. Yes, you read that correctly. Ox Ranch has a division on the property called Drive Tanks<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Drive<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Drive a Tank<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At Drive Tanks, you can\u2026well...drive tanks! They have several functioning and well-maintained battle tanks from around the world and from different time periods. Want to do more than just drive a battle tank? Here, you have the opportunity to fire the main gun on a tank as well. Looking for something different yet high on the excitement scale? How about a trip to their machine gun range? Here, you can run an enormous number of full auto weapons. From the classic M2 belt-fed machine gun and an M249 to the more exotics like an M134 minigun or a Russian PKM. And because they are all about going big or home, Drive Tanks has a flame thrower they can set you up with.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want to add a bang to your visit?  Try their High Explosive Experience, detonate an actual shaped charge, and block explosives! One of their military-trained cadres will guide you through setting up a series of three different explosions while viewing them through their explosive-proof glass. This is an adrenaline junkie's dream. All of this is housed on the Ox Ranch property in what has essentially become a ballistic and war museum. From mannequins in WWII uniforms to unique weapon displays, the museum in and of itself is worth the visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Just Relax<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While wildlife and hunting are central to the OX Ranch experience, the ranch also offers a range of activities for those seeking adventure or relaxation. Guests can explore the ranch on ATVs, try skeet shooting, or navigate the clear waters of the property's spring-fed creeks and lakes by kayaking or paddleboarding. A cornerstone of OX Ranch's mission is its commitment to wildlife conservation and sustainable land management. By preserving vast tracts of habitat and promoting biodiversity, the ranch contributes to the protection of endangered species and the balance of ecosystems. Its efforts to maintain healthy populations of both exotic and native animals exemplify a harmonious blend of conservation and recreation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ranch also collaborates with organizations and researchers to advance knowledge and practices in wildlife management. This dedication ensures that future generations can continue to enjoy the natural beauty and wildlife that make OX Ranch a standout destination. If you ever get a chance to visit this incredible ranch, don't pass it up. It will be the memory of a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information, visit: https:\/\/www.oxhuntingranch.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Ox Ranch","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"ox-ranch","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-12-02 12:45:28","post_modified_gmt":"2024-12-02 17:45:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/?p=392868","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":124428,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2021-06-15 12:39:41","post_date_gmt":"2021-06-15 16:39:41","post_content":"\n

An effort between Cimarron Firearms and Texas House of Representative, Kyle Biedermann, bestowed a unique new distinction recently. Texas named the legendary 1847 Colt Walker the \"official\" state handgun<\/a>. It joins the Bluebonnet as the state flower and the mockingbird as the state bird, brining a unique distinction with an official state handgun moniker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

1847 Colt Walker Named Official Handgun of Texas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The handgun became official May 24, 2021. Texas Gov. Greg Abbot signed the revolution, naming the 1847 Colt Walker the official handgun of the state of Texas. The 87th Legislature of the Texas Senate Bill titled, Recognizing the 1847 Colt Walker pistol as the official handgun of the State of Texas,\" as it was \"historically crucial to the early survival of the great State of Texas.\" <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 1847 Colt Walker remains the most powerful blackpowder pistol on the market, according to Cimarron Arms. Co-invented by Samuel Walker, Eli Whitney Junior and Colt's produced the pistol. Waker served as a Texas Ranger captain. He served in the American Indian Wars and the Mexican-American wars. His idea for a new pistol attempted to provide the Rangers with a pistol powerful enough to take down a rider and his mount. The Texas Rangers made it the weapon of choice during the Mexican-American Wars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas Proud<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\"It has been said that God created man, but Samuel Colt made them equal. Firearms have long been the palladium of our constitutional liberties, which is precisely why I was honored to support this designation by the great state of Texas. Let this serve to not only recognize the contribution Mr. Colt made to Texas history, but also to highlight the important purpose of an armed citizenry,\" Biedermann said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy bloodline runs deep in the State of Texas,\u201d Mike Harvey, founder and CEO of Cimarron Firearms, said. \u201cIf there ever was a handgun that spoke Texan, it\u2019s the 1847 Walker. Our replica honors the men who secured Texas and made it what it is today. The Texas Rangers helped define the character of Texas. Their legendary leadership set them apart from any other lawmakers in the country and they were and still are highly respected. Their handgun of choice was the 1847 Colt Walker.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The official handgun distinction puts the famous Colt pistol in an extremely select class. Designed for hard use by the Texas Rangers, it deserves a special place of distinction. Better still, consumers can get a modern version of the famous pistol for a reasonable price. The Cimarron 1847 Colt Walker retails for $495.39. <\/p>\n","post_title":"1847 Colt Walker Named the 'Official' Handgun of Texas","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"1847-colt-walker-texas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:11:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:11:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/06\/15\/1847-colt-walker-texas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2090,"post_author":"850","post_date":"2021-03-09 06:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-03-09 11:00:00","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uYBf3XPwvaU\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hog hunting<\/a> in Texas is incredibly fun. And doing it from the sky is a serious thrill. If you haven't done it, take a trip. A recent video, however, paints a different picture of the \"fun\" we're talking about. After the engine of a helicopter quits on a Texas hog hunt, the pilot makes some quick maneuvers to avoid what could've been a disastrous crash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Texas Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The incident occurred on Jan. 9, 2021, in Albany, Texas. Less than one minute after take off, the engine quits. The pilot acts quickly, re-diverting the helicopter and turning it into a field where it crash lands. The helicopter takes a beating, but nobody is injured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All three men remain incredibly calm during the entire experience. When we first watched the video, we thought the pilot did a nice job. However, we're not pilots. But the people at Plane and Pilot<\/em> had the same thoughts we did. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The pilot immediately initiates autorotation procedures. Faced straight ahead with a road atop a daunting berm, the pilot opts, instead, for a left turn to a landing spot on flat terrain surrounded by brush and scrub trees. The landing is successful in that all aboard walked away uninjured. The helicopter was not as fortunate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Unavoidably, one of the main rotors strikes a small tree, subsequently hitting the tail boom and severing it from the fuselage. There is no fire.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another commenter on the video, who claims he's a flight instructor, says: \"That was an OUTSTANDING job of auto-rotation. As I watching I was thinking what I would do. I did not like the highway because it had a bank that would surely be more destructive at impact. Then he also turned left to avoid the road. Notice at the last seconds he had the conscious of mind to make a slight correction to avoid the tree. Outstanding!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After calmly asking if everyone is OK, the pilot shuts down the helicopter and the three men jump out and clear their rifles. One of the hunters looks at the pilot and sends him some praise with, \"You're one hell of a f*cking pilot.\" We agree. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Pilot Saves the Day During Hog Hunt Helicopter Crash in Texas","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:14:54","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/03\/09\/hog-hunt-helicopter-crash-texas\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10206,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2021-02-11 13:32:41","post_date_gmt":"2021-02-11 18:32:41","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EcGMbbiIl6w\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A Texas mom tackled a suspected peeper, the man she says she caught looking through her daughter's window recently. The suspect promptly evaded two officers. But Phyllis Pena laid a nice hit on the perp, bringing him down until police were able to make the arrest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Mom Tackles Peeping Tom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"I figured at least I could do, if I got him down, tripped him up, whatever, then they would have the chance to get caught up,\" Phyllis Pena told KPRC Houston<\/a>. \"First instinct was just to make sure he didn't go any further.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With her daughter looking on, footage<\/a> shows Pena take matters into her own hand. She rushes in without hesitation, risking personal injury. And police gushed about her selflessness in helping apprehend the suspect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not very often that we have somebody that actually steps in, puts themself in harm\u2019s way to assist in apprehending somebody,\u201d Sgt. Roy Welch told KPRC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pena's actions proved heroic. But her courage to act came from a place typically reserved for parents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy kids are my life and just making sure I protect them,\u201d Pena said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Zane Hawkins, now faces charges of possession of a controlled substance, along with evading and resisting arrest, reported KPRC. Police said even more charges could come later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the end, officers heaped much praise on Pena. One officer even said, jokingly, she looked like she enough game for the NFL. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe cop fist-bumped me and he was like, \u2018Hey, so I heard the Texans are looking for a new linebacker,\u2019\u201d Pena said, according to KPRC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We're guessing the Texans coaches would prefer to see her get that head across the bow, as they say. But everyone will no doubt be impressed with the fight, and the takedown, from this Texas mom. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Mom Lays Out Alleged Peeper With Bone-Crushing Tackle","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-mom-tackles-peeper","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/02\/11\/texas-mom-tackles-peeper\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10552,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-12-09 13:30:39","post_date_gmt":"2020-12-09 18:30:39","post_content":"\n

A storm of gun control bills blew into Texas in November, with pre-filing ushering in a record number of anti-gun legislation. Among the fray, one bill would even ban private firearms sales among Texas citizens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Texas Bill Would Ban Private Firearms Sales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Texas State Rep. Lina Ortega (D) filed 16 of those bills. Among them, H.B. 118 would require background checks on all private firearms sales. Not even federal law requires such restrictions on privates sales and purchases. Doesn't sound very Texan, to say the least. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Though I filed several bills today, all of which are important to House District 77, I would like to highlight some priority bills in the subject areas of healthcare and gun safety,\" Ortega said in a press release<\/a> Nov. 9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas currently doesn't require background checks when private sellers transfer a gun to another person. Federal law does require federally licensed firearm dealers to run a background check on all transfers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Requiring background checks for all firearm sales and transfers is an important step towards preventing firearms from being transferred to those who should not possess them,\" Ortega said. \"Closing this loophole will make Texans safer from gun violence and save lives.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the coronavirus pandemic<\/a>, policing challenges<\/a> and social unrest of 2020 taught us private sales remain vitally important to the Second Amendment. A run on guns and ammunition<\/a> made buying from stores difficult. Further, 9mm and .223 ammo virtually became unobtanium<\/em>. And anti-gun locales<\/a>, and restrictive policy, made it all but impossible to get a gun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn't seem like the H.B. 118 bill will see the light of day, but it would be a severe blow to 2A supporters in the Lone Star State. It would severely impact the ability to obtain a gun during a critical time of need. The legislative session begins Jan. 12, 2021. We encourage all gun-loving Texans to make their voice heard. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Private Firearms Sales Would Be Banned in Texas Under New Bill","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-private-firearms-sales-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:32:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/12\/09\/texas-private-firearms-sales-ban\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11122,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2020-08-20 13:27:12","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-20 17:27:12","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/XGhRGTKSeiA\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A concerned citizen in Texas intervened it what might have proven to be a terrible incident in Weslaco on Aug. 18. The man stopped and talked to a suspect allegedly carrying an AK-47 rifle<\/a> into a Walmart. That interaction might have delayed the suspect long enough, until police arrived on the scene. In the end, police shot and killed the gunman, later identified as 27-year-old Marco Antonio Sigala Jr. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Police Forced to Shoot Marco Antonio Sigala Jr.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was pulling up and I seen a gentleman, young man approximately 25, mid-to-late twenties, carrying an AK-47 into the store,\u201d witness John Allen told nbc4i.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala seemed distraught, visibly upset over the interaction, according to Allen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe was very upset that I stopped him, and he was wanting to know who I was, those kinds of things. I said I was just a soldier, and I\u2019m concerned citizen and you\u2019re not shooting anybody in this store today,\u201d Allen said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigala then allegedly entered the store and engaged in a confrontation with a customer. Reports state he also pointed a gun at that customer. He then made his way toward the back of the store, according to nbc4i.com. Police then arrived on scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey gave him orders to throw the gun. He threw the gun on the ground. He refused to show his hands. At some point, he produced a handgun. Officers attempted to resolve the situation through the use of \u2018less than lethal.\u2019 The suspect fired at officers and the officers returned fire,\u201d Police Chief Joel Rivera told nbc4i.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a press conference, police described Sigala as disturbed. The actions by Allen delayed the gunman and that intervention likely saved lives. Meanwhile, Sigala died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, according to nbc4i.com. Police reported no other injuries from the incident. <\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Texas Concerned Citizen Delays Gunman Armed With AK-47","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-24 22:03:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-25 02:03:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/08\/20\/texas-walmart-marco-antonio-sigala-shooting\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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