Controversial “smart gun” manufacturer Armatix has filed the German equivalent of Chapter 11 restructuring. From Fortune: Armatix pulls out of tech fair, but vows to continue operating The manufacturer of the only so-called “smart” pistol available on [Read More…]
Duo Z wrote … Today for the first time I tried my hand at tactical drills at the shooting range, and it was quite humbling. I’m an avid hunter and shooter, not the best by any means, but I know my way around a firearm. I spend most of my time shooting long [Read More…]
D T wrote … This is my wife shooting a precision rifle for the first time, she is shooting 12″ steel plates at 300,400 yards and clay pigeons between 100-200 yards. the rifle she is using is a Custom Remington 700 .223 from Roger’s Rifles with a AAC [Read More…]
Since I started this series, I’ve reviewed books according to criteria of relevance, appropriate audience, strengths, and weaknesses. This method is a shortcut allowing me to provide a compass for my readers without wasting their time. This time, though, [Read More…]
Alan sent us a photo of his every day carry (EDC). M&P Shield 40 (Stealth Gear Onxy) XS Big Dots Apex Tactical Duty/Carry Action Enhancement Trigger and Kit Spare 7 round magazine (Snagmag) 2x 8 round Quickstrips Streamlight ProTac 2L FOURSEVENS Mini M2A SOG Spec [Read More…]
Zach wrote … My M&P with the Apex Tactical Duty/Carry Action Enhancement Kit (Which I HIGHLY Recommend) and my new IWB holster from M3 Tactical Kydex. Thanks Zach.
Walker’s Game Ear announced the new Ultimate Power Muff Quad Series ear pro. These over-the-ear muffs offer a noise reduction rating of 27 dB to protect your hearing while shooting or hunting. The muffs in the Ultimate Power Muff Quad Series have four omni [Read More…]
Due to what appears to be more oversight than crime, the BATFE raided Stag Arms’ New Britain, CT plant in September, after the gun maker failed to serialize approximately 3,000 rifle receivers within the allotted time. The Associated Press reports: HARTFORD, Conn. [Read More…]
Banten’s police chief displays a P.A Luty designed expedient submachine gun equipped with suppressor as well as a crude homemade copy of a Thompson, both of which were seized from militants operating in Java. Fact of the day: convicted drug dealers in [Read More…]
The Sphinx 3000 pistol is a full-size pistol chambered in both 9mm and .45ACP. These Swiss-made pistols have been described as having the timing of a fine Swiss watch. I couldn’t agree more. I got a chance to shoot both and I really enjoyed the feel of how each [Read More…]
Justin wrote … This is my Sig P226, built in 1988. It was my second pistol as an adult when I bought it used in 1998. Over the last 16 years or so I have sold it a couple times to friends. But always with the first option to buy if they later want to […] [Read More…]
Good news for New York City gun enthusiasts, the Ares SCR “conventionalized” AR-15 has been approved for sale in New York City, under their more restrictive set of laws. Guns.com has an article on the approval: Ares Defense is now offering special low-rise [Read More…]
The Zero Carry holster is another minimalist style holster on the market similar to the Versacarry holster that was released a few years ago. The Zero Carry will work for both left and right handed shooters and works with handguns chambered in .32ACP and larger with [Read More…]
I love it when someone can take the time to break something down Barney-style. Stepping up to the plate to help confused shooters out is Guns and Ammo magazine which has published “Common Ballistic Terms You Should Know” complete with handy graphics (for the [Read More…]
While I would never think of doing this, I am happy to see that Area 53 firearms offers a Challenge Coin lower receiver. Designed to fit any standard 1.75″ challenge coin, the lower receiver’s right face is countersunk to accept a coin. The install is [Read More…]
Magnum Research announced two new finishes for the Desert Eagle line of pistols: Snakeskin and Kryptek Highlander. The finishes are applied to the gas-operated pistols using a water transfer method. Both .50 AE and .44 Magnum versions will be offered. These patterns [Read More…]
Not for a lack of vision did 18th and early 19th Century weapons designers fail to create successful automatic weapons. Attempts were made to facilitate fully repeating, automatic fire as early as they could be conceived with the technology of their period. Eventually, [Read More…]
Youtuber The Social Regressive shows us how he Duracoated his .243 Win Savage 12FV varmint rifle. The video is 25 minutes long but worth watching if Duracoating an entire rifle and it’s accessories is something that appeals to you. He uses a Air Compressor, [Read More…]
Bridging on the political side of things slightly, but only because this directly affects all suppressor/SBR/ Class three/ AOW owners/dealers out there, a think tank by the name of Center for American Progress released a throughly researched and 2 years in the making [Read More…]
The Desert Eagle XIX handgun is one of the more peculiar handguns of the late twentieth century for a variety of reasons. Most handguns introduced in the civilian and military markets are earmarked for a specific purpose, whether that be a polymer reliable Glock or a [Read More…]
If Rock Island Auction Company claims this area of Illinois to be the ‘gun mecca’ of the United States (with 5 firearm companies within the immediate vicinity), then Rock Island Arsenal is certainly the beginning of that influx of that concentration of [Read More…]
Matt sent us a photo of his Remington 700 chambered in 300 Blackout. I like the nifty trigger release device, thats one way to eliminate human error when testing accuracy. Matt wrote … Remington 700 in 300 blk. Nightforce SHV 4-14 LaRue mount Silencer co [Read More…]
Leapers has been manufacturing gear for shooting and hunting enthusiasts since 1992. In that time they’ve made countless new and innovative products from armor to bipods to optics with a focus on niche products. At SHOT Show this past January their booth was one [Read More…]
While we have posted a few targets in the past, I am always keen to share the goodies with you all for when a trip out to the country is not in the cards. Matt from JerkingTheTrigger created a great little target based on Frank Proctor’s methods to assist with [Read More…]
IraqVeteran8888 continues his “how long is XXX lethal to?” video this time going up in bullet diameter to .45 inches. The nearly half-inch bullet is lethal to a surprisingly long way. While limited by their own accuracy (I will give them credit for trying to [Read More…]
The Joint Service Small Arms Program (JSSAP), which includes the program formerly called Lightweight Small Arms Technologies (LSAT) has unveiled a new scaled-up 7.62mm machine gun that fires a larger variant of that program’s cylindrical plastic-cased 7.62mm [Read More…]
Bravo Company USA recently debuted their new Gunfighter 1911, a collaboration between BCM’s Gunfighter instructors and the 1911 makers Wilson Combat. They retail at a hefty $3290, currently you can reserve one and they’ll be shipped out as they’re [Read More…]
The Korean Daewoo DH40 is the .40 S&W consumer version of the Daewoo Precision Industries K5 pistol issued to officers in the Republic of Korea Armed Forces. It began production in 1989 and is a relatively conventional short recoil Browning-style-locking pistol. [Read More…]
An assault rifle has to meet a certain set of criteria: It must be select-fire and use an intermediate cartridge. In this video we explain what our favorites are, factoring in accuracy, controllability, and of course how easy it is to shoot. Also I anticipate this, so let me state it here: The AK is [Read More…]
When I hear about a problem with a Glock, I know its going to be a Glock chambered in .40 S&W. The Bardstown, KY POlice Department are replacing their Glock 23 pistols after the guns started falling apart from hairline cracks they developed. Officers who cannot [Read More…]
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