The Camero Xaver handheld radar systems are like something out of a Tom Clancy novel. They allow tactical teams to look through the walls, floors or ceilings of buildings to see if there are any people on the other side. The company makes three models, the small XAVER 100 which can indicate if [Read More…]
I’ve spent 40 years, studying, shooting and collecting all types of firearms, including Class III weapons. I now find myself in the enviable position of having been tapped by The Firearm Blog to share some of that accumulated wisdom with you, the reading [Read More…]
New for 2013 is the Benelli Vinci Speed-Bolt. This updated Vinci features a lighter bolt that’s designed to cycle faster and allow for faster follow up shots. The Speed-bolt claims to reduce recoil and muzzle climb which will allow the shooter to get back on [Read More…]
One of the cool things about SHOT is that you often get to meet the men and women whose names adorn the products we love. When I spoke to Les Baer of Les Baer custom, he showed me his new 1911 for 2013 called the “HEMI 572” which is based off of his love for [Read More…]
One of the more peculiar looking holsters I stumbled across at the Shot Show was the Phalanx Smart Holster. It looks a bit clunky, but it is highly effective. Phalanx Smart Holsters are custom made for specific makes and models of pistols. The Phalanx Smart Holster [Read More…]
Mossberg has introduced the MVP FLEX and MVP Patrol rifles at SHOT Show this year. These MVP offerings are a more tactical version of the previously released MVP Varmint and Predator models. The MVP FLEX and Patrol are chambered in 5.56mm/.223 caliber. The MVP [Read More…]
Christie’s Products Inc. offers a selection of mag loaders designed for specific weapons. While the Uzi and Mac loaders resemble Glock issue mag-loaders the MP5, AK, and AR15 loaders feature a drop-in hole for the ammo. Knowing this could be rather good or [Read More…]
It is very easy to succumb to sensory overload at the Shot Show. Overloading can lead to several unfortunate side effects, all of which result in missing something interesting. In the interest of covering the Shot Show thoroughly, here is the Crazy Quail. This is a [Read More…]
I’ve been using CMMG AR 15’s as well as their 22 conversions for a good number of years. They are always innovating, looking for ways to improve current products as well as manufacturing new product offerings on a fairly regular basis. While visiting the [Read More…]
Lisa Looper’s Flash Bang is in her second year at Shot Show. Last year she shared a booth with Blade-Tech and this year she graduated to her own booth. As I was walking towards it yesterday I almost passed it. Not because it was not noticeable but because there [Read More…]
Sometimes the miscellaneous gun-related goodies and gadgets are the best parts of the SHOT Show. I don’t know if these iPhone cases are the “best” of the show, but they are certainly appealing to a number of people. One of the cases is designed [Read More…]
The gang at ESS have done it again. I have not seen Ari and Steve of ESS since they took me to Boomershoot last April in Idaho. As expected their booth was very busy. They have outfitted me in the past with their Crossbow and Supressor shooting glasses. I love that I [Read More…]
Rock River Arms has a new 3-gun competition rifle in their line-up. Despite being designed for a specific niche in the AR-15 community, the LAR-15 R3 Competition Rifle has a lot of features that any shooter can appreciate. Jim, one of RRA’s law enforcement [Read More…]
One of the fun things about SHOT Show is seeing some very unique weapons. I don’t know about you, but I’ve never seen anything like the Swedish FX Verminator Extreme air gun. It’s a convertible air rifle and arrow thrower, where the pellet barrel [Read More…]
There are lots and lots of random things at SHOT Show, and here’s one that I thought was novel. Let’s say you’re at home watching TV, and you like to have your pistol at the ready but in concealment. If grey, black, or beige match your couch, then take [Read More…]
Schmidt & Bender is known for high quality glass, and their new line of hunting scopes is no exception. With their Flash Dot technology, you can get a red dot of varying brightness which is very useful depending on the weather. What was unique to this line is the [Read More…]
A couple of months ago a woman named Jill contacted me after she found my blog. She is from Texas and wanted to get in to Multi-Gun competition. We had been corresponding through email and made a friendship on-line. She mentioned she worked for Chris Reeve Knives and [Read More…]
You have to expect me to write about products for the ladies since I may be one of not very many female guest bloggers on TFB. Women make up a growing niche in the gun industry and there is a huge presence this year of products for women, women owned companies, [Read More…]
I have no voice this morning. Imagine a room full with 150 socializing ladies. This year was the first annual party representing women of the gun industry. Last year Shelley Rae (Gun Nuts Radio and GunUp) and I organized a last minute happy hour for women we knew and [Read More…]
Horus Vision has been an innovator in developing reticles for a long time now. They have developed reticles and software applications that have helped shooters obtain unsurpassed accuracy. This year Horus is introducing two new user-friendly reticles for civilian and [Read More…]
Back at SHOT 2011 we reported on the Glock beavertail backstraps for Gen4 pistols. Well, now it’s SHOT 2013, and the backstraps are supposedly finally coming out of R&D to the market sometime this year. My Glock buddy had to ask four other associates where [Read More…]
TFB crew is arriving in Vegas this afternoon. I was pleased to see Las Vegas Airport is plastered with banners welcoming SHOT Show attendees. Even without the banners you would know SHOT Show was on by all the people walking around with MOLLE-compatible bags, tactical [Read More…]
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I’m excited to attend my first ever SHOT Show next week, owned and sponsored by the National Shooting Sports Foundation. For those unfamiliar with SHOT, it’s the year’s largest industry trade show where new products are often announced. Shooting [Read More…]
Winchester has recently admitted on its Facebook page that 2013 will see Model 70 rifles assembled in Portugal instead of South Carolina. Winchester states that the change will allow them to increase their output of Model 70 rifles to meet demand. Parts for the rifles [Read More…]
Respected bag maker Maxpedition appears to be ready to launch a new line of handheld flashlights. At this time, little is known about what type of light or lights might be introduced by the company, but a good guess would be something for the outdoor and tactical [Read More…]
I was looking for a compact green laser and white light combination that was small enough to fit my S&W M&P 40 compact. Most of those on the market were either a laser only or light only. The combination units were just too large and bulky for my concealed carry [Read More…]
Weatherby, a name long known for high quality rifles, will be introducing the Vanguard 2 Series Back Country rifle for 2013. At only 6.75 pounds this rifle may well live up to what its name suggests – a rifle that you can haul over rough terrain, for hours on end, [Read More…]
I happen to have one extra lifetime promo code for Gun Disassembly 2 which unlocks every gun, including future updates (Windows and Android only). I will give it to the first person who can identify what the function is of the parts in the above image and what gun they [Read More…]
Midwest Industries, Inc. is getting ready to release a quad-rail extension for the FN SCAR rifle. The rail is made of 6061 aluminum and uses MIL-STD 1913 rails. It will be available in both black and flat dark earth. The extension adds eight ounces to the overall [Read More…]
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