SilencerCo, known for having a sense of humor about things sent out an email yesterday about he new Wizard Staff suppressor. Said to be the quietest suppressor of all time with 42 baffles made of the legendary Mithril. It really was good to see at least one company [Read More…]
Disclaimer: A provision in the Gun Control Act of 1968, 18 U.S.C, Chapter 44 states that an unlicensed individual can make a firearm for personal use, but not for the intent of sale or distribution. Said firearm must conform to N.F.A standards and you must be legally [Read More…]
Whilst film buffs complain about the seemingly endless Hollywood cycle of remakes and reboots, those in the firearms world couldn’t be happier when a classic design is revisited for the modern age. Case in point, the new Brügger & Thomet VP-9 pistol, a 21st [Read More…]
I received an email from Silencerco about how to purchase a silencer or if the term fits suppressor. The video is done very well. It’s both informative and humorous.
With all of the due diligence on zoning and local regulations now addressed, I was finally able to turn my attention to completing the actual FFL application. To be open, my application was sent in about two weeks ago, but I have now only had enough time to get this all [Read More…]
When writers and companies get together at an event like the Big 3 there’s at least one day devoted to shooting. We took it a bit further at two days. The highlight of our shooting day was a special shooting event we were all curious about and left us really looking [Read More…]
There are only a few changes I would ever make to a take-down 10/22, but this one has to be at the top of my most-wanted list. Thompson Machine, a small company in Florida has some unique offerings. Originally released in 2012, the Operative TD is an integrally [Read More…]
The Danish weapons blog Krigeren (translation: “Warrior) reports that the Danish military has chosen the M60E6 as its next GPMG. The M60 beat out its arch-rival, the HK121.. The new GPMG weights almost 3 KG less than earlier models of the M60 On a personal note, I [Read More…]
Now Applying for FFL 07 As part of my due diligence, I reached out to the local Planning Commission to verify and get a copy of the latest ordinances to submit with the FFL Form 7 application. Sarah, a Senior Planner forwarded me a copy of upcoming changes to the city [Read More…]
Let’s make this clear, zoning is a real pain in the arse. Before I delve into the details, my BIG thanks to all the readers who sent in tips & tricks. I would especially like to call out Jesse, Jess, Ashley, Justin of Echelon Arms, & Bryan. Thank you and [Read More…]
After explaining that it would mean some extra income and getting me out of the house, I finally got approval from my wife to pursue an FFL. As I go through the process, I thought it would be beneficial to our readers to document my experiences and show that it will [Read More…]
Released to considerable buzz, the TacCon 3MR triggers are now just starting to be released to the wild. TFB was fortunate to get a chance to shoot it at SHOTShow earlier this year. Both Chris Cheng and Alex C. posted their first impressions, and were unimpressed and [Read More…]
Red Jacket Firearms (of Sons of Guns fame) had a interesting prototype at SHOTShow 2014. They have been working on a replacement front cap for the Kel-Tec KSG to allow attachment of flash hiders, breaching devices, and most interestingly–a 12-gauge [Read More…]
Here are some pictures of Evelyn Owen’s homebuilt .22 submachine gun made from bits of scrap steel and .22 short rifle parts in his younger years. Some time after a test firing session at a local beach, it was discovered carelessly left against a garage wall by [Read More…]
Arsenal had this knife gun on display at SHOT Show. The .22 LR revolver is hidden inside the knife grip. Actuating a lever that extends out of the grip fires a round. Because the trigger-lever is forward of the chamber/cylinder, this is technically a bullpup [Read More…]
Illicitly ‘homemade’ submachine guns feature very prominently in firearms seizures by police across South America, Brazil in particular. These weapons vary in their level of sophistication though a large number appear to be semi-professionally produced. In a [Read More…]
DesertTech, formally Desert Tactical Arms, of Utah has released several new rifles as well as a chassis system from the Remington 700. Most of the buzz was around the MDR, DesertTech’s new modular, bullpup styled rifle design. They are being released in .308 [Read More…]
Gemtech (Gemini Technologies) out of Eagle, Idaho has released the new G-Core line of suppressors at SHOT Show this year. Gemtech started as a consortium of suppressor designers back in 1993, and has been creating and expanding suppressor technology ever since. In [Read More…]
There are currently four G-Core suppressors covering .22 LR, .22 WMR, .17HMR, .300 BLK, 9mm, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP. I’ve written a post exclusively on the GMT-300, and its incredible ability to suppress supersonic .300 BLK rounds to hearing safe noise levels, [Read More…]
Crimson Trace SFL-100 Rocket Aiming Laser: Only reusable aiming laser for M72 LAW rocket Improved first shot accuracy of over 60% Waterproof to 1 meter for 2 hours Designed to military standards Available in IR and visible red Puts rounds on target faster and more [Read More…]
The Colt SWORD (Sniper Weapon & Observer Reconnaissance Devices) Technology Demonstrator connects a variety of COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf) and MOTS (Military Off-The-Shelf) components together into a deployable package. The system is hard to describe in a single [Read More…]
Safety Harbor Firearms manufacture the Kompact Entry Gun (KEG) short barrel pistol-gripped shotguns build upon Mossberg 500 and Remington 870 receivers. Their guns are classed as AOW (All Other Weapons) and so do not carry the hefty $200 stamp required to purchase [Read More…]
The H&K booth at SHOT had a remarkable display of the MP5 series of SMGs, from genesis to current day. Here we see the result of “Project 64”, the very project that create the MP5. This is gun number 31, still a gun in prototype phase. It is very easy to [Read More…]
Who doesn’t love a sub-gun? Blasting through cases of cheap pistol ammo is my favorite way of turning money into noise, and I imagine with the new Sig MPX series that amount of fun would be amplified. The MPX is an extremely compact, magazine fed, selective fire [Read More…]
SilencerCo announced the launch of their new Saker 762 suppressor for 7.62/.308 caliber rifles. It’s less than an inch longer than their 5.56 model, the Saker 556, and weights in at 20.7oz. Sound reduction was at 126 dB with 300BLK subsonic ammo and 139 dB with [Read More…]
New from SilencerCo are the Harvester and Harvester Big Bore suppressors. Both are designed with hunting and long range shooting in mind. As a long-time suppressor hunter (both rimfire and centerfire) I recommend suppressors to hunters wherever it is legal for them [Read More…]
Wyff4.com reports that a thief fired shots at a business using a squash as a suppressor. He then threw a cinder block through the window and stole lottery tickets. … deputies say they saw someone walk up to the building and fire two shots from a gun that [Read More…]
Recenly our friends at TPM Outfitters really did us a favor by showing up at out KRISS Vector demonstration with an H&K UMP to use for comparison. I mentioned that they surprised me by bringing an MP5-N I commissioned them to build for me and I was absolutely [Read More…]
Recently my friend Chris with Campbell Defense has become a Bowers retailer. He asked if I wanted to review a few of the Bowers suppressors, and it took me about a tenth of a second to respond with a yes! The suppressors by Bowers Group are well known for their [Read More…]
Advanced Innovation and Manufacturing announced the company will be selling Manta M700 suppressor covers in 2014. The covers are designed to fit over 1.5″ diameter suppressors and protect the shooter from being burned. According to the company, the covers will [Read More…]
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