The Firearm Blog

From The Arizona Republic, via. SayUncle ...

Cavalry Arms Corp. says on its Web site that it has been "engaged in an ongoing dispute" with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, or ATF, for two years over "regulatory and compliance mistakes."

But in federal court last week, owner Shawn Nealon admitted that he and his company illegally sold as many as 40 weapons to an out-of state buyer, and he voluntarily surrendered his federal firearms licenses, meaning Cavalry will no longer be able to import, manufacture or deal in weapons or ammunition.

"This is not some individual setting up a stand at a gun show," U.S. Attorney Dennis Burke said Friday. "These are the preliminary steps that individuals take to get around federal laws in order to traffic in illegal firearms."

Sebastian makes the point that the firearm industry is unique in that unlike other heavily regulated industries, such as pharmaceuticals, it is made up of lots of small companies.

One reason I think we see a lot of things like this and like this in the firearms industry is that you’re dealing with smaller players who don’t have the money to hire full time legal staff, or maintain staff that deal specifically with ensuring regulatory compliance

Steve Doran demonstrates ...

Read more about the trick here.

James shares his recent adventure.

VaderSpade posted a very nifty tutorial on how to machine a AR-15 lower receiver.

You won't save money making your own. You need a mill machine, which second hand will cost about $900, and Tactical Machining's 80% Master Kit jig which sells for $410.

[ Many thanks to jdun1911 for emailing me the link. ]

I just discovered Guy Sagi's Flickr account. He has a lot of beautiful gun photos.

Guy is the Editor in Chief of the NRA's Shooting Illustrated and blogs at Fear And Loading.

In the Mumbai terrorist attack aftermath, the Mumbai police blamed their poor performance on being out gunned by the terrorists who were using MP5s while they were using Lee-Enfield rifles. The Indian National Security Guard (NSG) adopted the same PR strategy and claimed that the terrorists' MP5s were far superior to the AKs which they were using.

To prevent another "out gunned" scenario MetalTech, along with Indian special forces, have developed a $45,000 armored golf cart!

The MetalTech Anti-Terrorist Assault Cart (ATAC) can resist grenade blasts and gun fire. An interesting solution to the wrong problem (training the police to use their Enfields would, I my my humble opinion, be better money spent).

[ Many thanks to Paulo for emailing me the link. ]

Solider Systems reports ...

LTC Cummings of the Army Public Affairs Office has confirmed that the Secretary of the Army, the Honorable John McHugh approved a plan today to begin the fielding of MultiCam uniforms and individual equipment as soon as possible

MultiCam in Afghanistan's Kunar province, Feb. 6, 2010. (Thanks to Lance for the pic)

Just admit it, I am not the only one here who fantasies about carrying an AR-15 around in my briefcase The good news is that the TAC2 AR15 Discreet Carry Kit allows just that.

Pelican Briefcase

Black Leather Attache Case

The kit contains ...

• QC (Quick Change) Barrel nut and lock plate
• 7-inch or 12-inch free float fore-end
• Fore-end lock ring
• A briefcase with fitted foam insert.

The TAC2 system is available as a kit starting at $225 (without briefcase, as a complete upper starting at $750 (with leather briefcase) or as a complete rifle for $1175 (with leather briefcase).

[ Many thanks to jdun1911 for emailing me the link. ]

GunsAmerica has just launched an online gun magazine. I contributed an article entitled SHOT Show 2010 Insider's Look. In the article I discuss a variety of new guns, including the .416 Barrett Model 82A1, American Tactical Imports AT-94 (9mm MP5 clone) and FN SCAR SSR (Sniper Support Rifle), which were on display at the show . Go check it out.

Feel free to ask any questions about the guns. I will be responding to questions in the article's comment section.

The new .416 Barret M82

Kahr Arms have launched a new blackened version of their ultra-compact P380 pistol.