AKA @fromtheguncounter on Instagram. Gun nerd, reloader, attorney, and mediocre hunter. Daniel can still be found on occasion behind the counter at a local gun store. When he is not shooting, he enjoys hiking, camping, and rappelling around Utah.
Frankford Arsenal claims that their Perfect Seat Hand Primer is “designed so you can have the perfect primer seat every time.” That is a bold claim, but in a world where primers cost $90/1000 if you can find them, it hurts to waste any to improper seating. [Read More…]
The internet has been abuzz with discussions of the new ATF “receiver rule,” which became effective on August 24, 2022. Most of that conversation has focused on changes that affect the so-called 80% receivers. However, this regulation made changes in other [Read More…]
Yet again, an “assault weapons ban” has been proposed in the United States. HR 1808, the Assault Weapons Ban of 2022, has passed the House of Representatives and been sent to the Senate. What is in this bill, and how would it work if it were passed? Well, [Read More…]
Atlantic Firearms, importer and purveyor of interesting guns, has imported a range of collapsible stocks for roller delayed blowback firearms. These new production stocks are made by MKE in Turkey and imported with cooperation from Century Arms. Atlantic is also the [Read More…]
Brownells shook up the retro scene when they introduced a modern clone of the original AR-10, called the BRN-10. It hearkened back to the very rare original Armalite but made it affordable and accessible to the average man. Sadly, it was discontinued, but it is still a [Read More…]
Steiner just announced their new Predator 8 scopes, which add 8x zoom ratio optics to their existing Predator lineup. They also include various upgraded features over the legacy models. These new models are the high end of the Steiner hunting scope range. More Steiner @ [Read More…]
Wildfires have long been a feature of life in the western states. Unfortunately, target shooting starts some of those fires. The good news is that target shooting fires are preventable, so let’s discuss how we can keep them from happening. Public lands make for [Read More…]
Springfield Armory has released pre-cut, optics-ready slide kits for the XD series of handguns. This makes it a breeze to add a red dot sight to your gun, without having to ship it off to a machine shop. How does XD optics-ready slide kit hold up in practice? [Read More…]
The Springfield Armory Hellcat is one of the most popular high-capacity micro 9mm pistols on the market. It is already available in several versions, including “OSP” optics-ready versions and Flat Dark Earth models. New two-tone models will soon be available [Read More…]
Horus has expanded their optics lineup with a new spotting scope. Joining their rifle scope and wind meter is the HoVR 6.5-40×50 spotter. It has a Tremor 4 reticle in the first focal plane, and is one of the smallest spotters on the market. More Horus Optics on [Read More…]
Springfield Armory has announced optics-cut replacement slides for the XD series of handguns. These optics-ready slides are drop-in replacements for current XD owners who want to add a red dot to their slide without obtaining an aftermarket milling job. Springfield [Read More…]
This review started when I said mean things about Turkish shotguns online. My comments were generally targeting the gas-operated bullpup magazine-fed guns, but I have had a generally negative view of most Turkish shotguns. That opinion is based on a parade of Turk [Read More…]
The 2022 Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) session resulted in several decisions impacting gun ownership. What exactly these cases mean and how they will impact gun regulation in America is not totally clear, but some points are fairly certain. An in-depth [Read More…]
OEM parts supplier Unbranded AR has released a new stripped lower receiver with throwback markings. Nothing ruins a good carry handle build like a rollmark with the wrong vibes, but this one will blend right in. AR Lower Receivers @ TFB: JP Rifles’ ASF-20 [Read More…]
Safariland has expanded their line of holsters to include certain Wolf Gray models. This is great news for fans of tactical goods who want the full head-to-toe CTSFO gray look. Safariland @ TFB: The NEW HyperX Tactical Vest From Safariland Armor SIG Sauer Now Offering [Read More…]
The Springfield Armory Hellion made a huge splash when it was introduced. Bullpup fans and obscure gun nerds have been clamoring for an imported VHS-2 for years, and it finally happened. But how does the Hellion perform? Is it more than just an interesting gun for [Read More…]
Brownells has (at long last) released the Classic Stock for the BRN-180 family of firearms. It mimics the look of the original AR-180 stock for fans of the traditional design. BRN-180 @ TFB: TFB Review: Brownells BRN-180 Gen 2 Upper Brownells Introduces BRN-180 Gen2 [Read More…]
The Lead Star Arms Grunt is marketed as a duty rifle, though it comes from a competition-oriented brand. It blends some refinements from race guns with a more reserved aesthetic. And while Lead Star is a PSA brand, it does differ from their standard product line. More [Read More…]
SIG Sauer filed a lawsuit against Jeffrey S. Bagnell, Esq., LLC, and Jeffrey S. Bagnell (the individual) alleging misrepresentations in an animated video of the internals of the P320 pistol. SIG claims that the animation is “plainly false and inaccurate.” [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2022] Civilian Less-Lethal Products From Byrna Technologies](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Byrna-SD-closeup-660x260.jpg)
[SHOT 2022] Civilian Less-Lethal Products From Byrna Technologies Byrna Technologies produces civilian less-lethal products that fire .68 caliber projectiles. The flagship of the lineup is the SD model, which is laid out like a handgun. Each magazine contains an 8 gram [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2022] New Air Gun Models From Umarex](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Grease-Gun-660x260.jpg)
[SHOT 2022] New Air Gun Models From Umarex Umarex USA is a major producer of air guns. Their booth at SHOT Show 2022 was loaded with new models across multiple product lines. The Emerge air rifle is a break barrel model that feeds from a 12-shot magazine. It is [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2022] New Products From Strategic Armory Corps](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Surgeon-Magpul-660x260.jpg)
[SHOT 2022] New Products From Strategic Armory Corps Strategic Armory Corps owns many notable brands, including Armalite, McMillan Firearms, Surgeon Rifles, and AWC Silencers. SAC had a large booth at SHOT Show 2022 with all sorts of products on display. Surgeon Rifles [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2022] The Retro Roundup](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Windham-2-660x260.jpg)
[SHOT 2022] The Retro Roundup Retro guns have been undergoing a renaissance lately, with an increasing number of manufacturers offering firearms that appeal to more classic tastes. Many SHOT Show 2022 vendors displayed wares of interest for the carry handle gang or [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2022] New AR-15 Models From Anderson Manufacturing](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Anderson-8-660x260.jpg)
Anderson Manufacturing is a major producer of AR-15 parts and complete guns. In fact, they made 700,000 lower receivers last year alone. Several new models in their AM-15 line were on display at SHOT Show 2022. Most notably, Anderson is back in the AR pistol market. [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2022] Warne Expands Product Line To Include Holsters](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Warne-duty-holster-WM-660x260.jpg)
Warne Scope Mounts is (unsurprisingly) known as a manufacturer of scope mounting solutions, but they are now a holster maker as well. Their new Every Day Carry line includes holsters for OWB, IWB, and alternative carry methods, like chest holsters. The Warne holster [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2022] New Rifles From Bergara and CVA](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Rifles-660x260.jpg)
[SHOT 2022] New Rifles From Bergara and CVA Bergara and CVA (a sister company) released new models in their lineups of bolt action rifles. Bergara has three new models in their Premier series, which is their higher-tier product line. The MgLite pairs Bergara’s new [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2022] KCI USA Introduces B&T 9mm Magazine](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/BT-with-magazine-660x260.jpg)
[SHOT 2022] KCI USA Introduces B&T 9mm Magazine KCI USA showed off their new magazine for the B&T 9mm series of guns. Bottom line up front: suggested retail is $34.99 for a 30-round magazine, and they should be available within the next month. All KCI magazines [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2022] New Rifle And Pistol Products From XS Sights](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/AR-Block-1-660x260.jpg)
[SHOT 2022] New Rifle And Pistol Products From XS Sights XS Sights has expanded their lineup of night sights, armorer’s tools, and lever action scope mounts for 2022. The “Armorers Block for AR Platforms Gen 2” adds several improvements to the original [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2022] The Next Generation of Revolver Speed Strips From Zeta6](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/clips-n-strips-660x260.jpg)
[SHOT 2022] The Next Generation of Revolver Speed Strips From Zeta6 Zeta6 manufactures and sells an innovative line of speed strips and speed loaders for 5- and 6-shot revolvers. Speed strips have been sold for many years by various companies, but Zeta6 is a relative [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2022] The DVG-1 And CPX-1 Gen 3 From SCCY](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/DVG1-left-WM-660x260.jpg)
[SHOT 2022] The DVG-1 And CPX-1 Gen 3 From SCCY SCCY showed off a few new and updated models of their concealed carry pistols at SHOT Show 2022. SCCY’s newest pistol model, the DVG-1, is a striker-fired cousin of the CPX-1. The trigger pull is listed at 5.5 [Read More…]
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