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Odds are I’m not the only one here who has experimented with a number of (legal) homemade creations. My list runs the gamut from the unique (trebuchet) to the expected (potato gun) but there’s one weapon one should only take on with at least a decent working [Read More…]
The NRA has come out with a pistol case they say gives the protection of a hard-shell case in soft-sided form. The case apparently utilizes their patented MAGLOCK liner to mold to the outline of your gun and magazine, should you choose to store a mag separately from [Read More…]
It’s a first in NRA history: a limited-run AR-15 is being released that is officially licensed by the NRA. It’s the first AR-15 ever to be endorsed by the organization and with only 1,000 being made it’s going to go incredibly fast. The gun is being [Read More…]
Editor’s Note: Shooting down model aircraft or drones complying with FAA regulations may have serious legal repercussions. If you dislike people flying illegal drones near you, contact the FAA and report them. Some of you might remember the April Fool’s [Read More…]
Former Navy SEAL Marcus Lutrell is launching a line of ammunition; it’s an announcement that was made at SHOT Show last month and one that tops my list of most interesting new rounds coming in 2015. The ammunition will be sold under the brand name Team Never [Read More…]
Iosso has been in the business of manufacturing cleaning products for a quarter of a century, and although they got their start making products for boats and RVs they also make cleaning supplies and oils for firearms. They have a selection of bore brushes, bore [Read More…]
The .380 ACP has been on the market since 1908, and over the years there have been some interesting creations based on the diminutive cartridge. After all, who can forget Defense Distributed’s 3D printed, single-shot pistol, the Liberator, which was, of course, [Read More…]
While I was at SHOT Show I stopped by the Century Arms booth and took a look at their new rifle. It’s been five years since Century Arms put their first 100% American made C39 rifle on the market and this year they’re coming out with the C39v2 which they [Read More…]
Ameriglo has a long history of making small arms sights and had a large portion of their product line on display at SHOT Show.Ameriglo has a reputation for good quality sights that are both durable and long-lasting, and they make them for a vast number of handguns. I [Read More…]
At SHOT Show I spent time at the Phoenix Technology booth trying out their new KickLite stock which is designed to reduce felt recoil by directing it away from the shooter by utilizing a unique spring system, but the company has a number of other new items available [Read More…]
At SHOT Show I visited more than one booth displaying gun cleaning kits and oils, but it was at the QMaxx booth where I came across something a bit more unique. QMaxx makes a number of products for everything from industrial strength lubricant to saltwater protection [Read More…]
ESS (Eye Safety Systems) is a subsidiary of Oakley and has spent years designing and manufacturing eyewear for the US military. In fact they’re the only authorized eyewear manufacturer for the USMC. During SHOT Phil and I spent some time at the ESS booth taking [Read More…]
I stopped at the XS Sight Systems booth at SHOT and found a number of products that were interesting, so I chose my top two: The Glass Assault Tool “The GAT will allow the operator to rapidly and effortlessly breach glass and gain access to high-risk environments [Read More…]
I swung by the Tacprogear booth at SHOT a couple times to take a look at their packs and Black series of products. They were fairly busy, but I was still able to get some pictures for you guys. Among SHOT offerings were a variety of vests, plate carriers, helmets, and [Read More…]
Sarsilmaz has an extensive line of handguns and long guns, and new this year at SHOT for shotguns are a variety of colors and patterns. The new finishes are available on both their pump and semi-auto shotguns. New colors include skulls, multiple camos including pink, [Read More…]
Flambeau has been manufacturing injected molded products since 1947; 68 years ago their first creation was a bass lure, and in the years that have followed they’ve ramped up production to include everything from duck calls to turkey decoys to hard-sided gun cases. [Read More…]
At Accuracy International’s booth at SHOT Show their new item for 2015 was a rifle mag, but the item drawing a crowd was none other than the herculean AX50 rifle. The company upgraded the rifle and changed its name just a couple years ago and there was just no way [Read More…]
If you’re not familiar with the story behind the founding of Blackhawk, you’re missing out on a key component of the company’s drive and dedication to quality and superior performance. A Navy SEAL started the company after an experience where his ruck [Read More…]
At the halfway point of SHOT Show I’ve already visited Smith & Wesson three times: once to get some trigger time at Industry Day at the Range and two separate occasions at their enormous booth on the main floor. During the latest visit I took a look at their [Read More…]
ESS – Eye Safety Systems – was founded in 1998 and has a long history of providing the military and law enforcement communities with top-tier eye protection. All of ESS’ eyewear is ballistic rated, which is quite an impressive feat in itself, and their [Read More…]
On day one of SHOT I stopped by Ruger and took a look at their newest guns and triggers. Of course the most popular gun of the day – the one I and one of the great guys at Ruger stood and waited awhile to take a look at – was the Ruger 22 Charger [Read More…]
When I visited Ruger at SHOT I was able to take a look at their new BX trigger, which is for their 10/22 rifles and 22 Charger pistols. The BX is self-contained and literally drops right into place, making it one of the simplest trigger installations I’ve ever [Read More…]
Grovtec, a company that was started by a group of former Uncle Mike’s employees, had a number of slings and holsters out today at SHOT. When I think of Uncle Mike’s – prior to its being sold – I think of the soft holster I was given as a [Read More…]
New for 2015 at Phoenix Technology is the Kick Lite Over/Under Stock. The new stocks are available for the Mossberg 500 and Remington 870. Since I took a look at the new stocks at SHOT Show and not on a range I don’t yet know if they absorb recoil as advertised, [Read More…]
SOG had their newest knives and flashlights at Industry Day at the Range as well as a few of their popular staples such as their throwing knives, Fling, and their Tactical Tomahawk. Among those available to look at were the Zoom series compact folding knives and the [Read More…]
UTAS made their UTS-15 Tactical Shotgun available at 2015 Industry Day at the Range and made the experience complete by putting their new suppressor on it. I had the opportunity to shoot clay targets with the UTS-15 and was pleased with the shotgun’s overall [Read More…]
Slide Fire was set up at 2015 Industry Day at the Range with a number of rifles sporting their SSAR-15: OGR, among others. As the company itself says, the SSAR-15:OGR was designed to allow shooters “to shoot as quickly as desired, in a safe manner.” The [Read More…]
SilencerCo’s Omega silencer is new for 2015, and it’s designed to embody everything good about each of the company’s previous .30 cal centerfire rifle silencers. Perhaps its greatest feature is the one its meant for – its superior silence – [Read More…]
Ergo Grip has come out with new products for 2015, including this Textured Slim-Line Rail Cover. From Ergo Grip: Ergo Grip Introduces New Textured Slim-Line Picatinny Rail Covers Moriarty, NM– Designed for shooter performance and comfort, these new rail covers protect [Read More…]
Ergo Grip has a number of new items coming out for 2015 including this Never Quit Magwell Grip. From Ergo Grip: Ergo Grip Introduces The Never Quit Magwell Grip Moriarty,NM Ergo Grip® introduces the Never Quit Magwell Grip. Designed for AR-15/M4 rifles, the Never Quit [Read More…]
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