The stripper clip was an extremely revolutionary, yet simple implement to make combat rifles more effective in battle. Prior to the invention of the clip/charger/feed strip, loading individual rounds could be slow and cumbersome (a lesson that Americans learned the hard [Read More…]
The Cup Song was made famous by actress Anna Kendrick in the movie Pitch Perfect. For those not familiar with this song, the singer is accompanied only by her own hands and the manipulation of a red solo cup. Jim Huish covers the Cup Song while adding a gun into the [Read More…]
CZ USA has collaborated with Colion Noir to bring us an announcement regarding the availability of Scorpion Evo 3 pistols in 2015: 2015 brings the CZ Scorpion EVO 3 S1 Pistol to the US market. Easy to shoot, accurate and reliable, its only drawback is how fast it [Read More…]
For your consideration is the Streamlight ProTac HL®3 flashlight. This is one “beast” of a bright light at a rated 1100 lumen. Based upon the readings from my integrating sphere, the light makes good on the lumen claim, at least at initial turn on with fresh [Read More…]
It just does not get more American than this. (Make that “Murican” than this…) Martin American Designs has released the Hammer bottle opener. Using a real AR-15 hammer, Martin designs has created a novel bottle opener. Description (courtesy of [Read More…]
Massad Ayoob wrote an article over at Personal Defense World. He discuses some of the myths regarding Castle Doctrine and has some interesting examples that perhaps some of you may not have considered. As it applies to the armed citizen, Castle Doctrine means that if [Read More…]
ALG Defense posted a sneak peak on their Instagram page recently, they’re working on new trigger for the AK-47. If you don’t know who ALG Defense is, they were founded by Amy Lynn Geissele in 2012 and they’re the sister company to the famed trigger [Read More…]
In 2015, Charter Arms will offer two new colors to the existing Pathfinder line: pink and lavender. Each of the two guns has a new name that is in line with the company’s current naming conventions. The first is the Pink Lady, while the second is the Lavender [Read More…]
My first shotgun was a Mossberg 500, and I loved it so much I ended up picking up a Mossberg 590A1. That was more years ago than I care to admit, and both shotguns have stood the test of time, a ridiculously high number of rounds, and the expected abuses of use in all [Read More…]
Strike Industries is now pre-selling a KeyMod hand guard for HK 416 and MR556 rifles. The hand guard will also fit the .22 LR clone of the HK 416 made by Walther. These units have a Picatinny rail at the 12 o’clock position with KeyMod attachment points at the 3, [Read More…]
FN America announced five new models in the company’s FN 15 line of MSR. The new guns will be the Tactical Carbine, DMR, MOE SLG, Sporting, and Patrol Carbine. The Tactical Carbine will have a 16″ free-floating barrel topped with a three-prong flash [Read More…]
Ruger is now shipping two new Charger pistols. The first is a reworked base model, while the second is a take-down version of the gun. The guns have a number of new features that will appeal to many shooters. Among the new features are: 10″ threaded barrels [Read More…]
According to Tactical Shit, a high profile customer has seen LAPD practicing with select fire MP7s. Rumor has it that the testing that began in 2013 has been completed and certain Motorcycle Police and K9 Officers are being issued the Elusive and Exclusive Heckler and [Read More…]
Viridian, which is a subsidiary of the privately-held Laser Aiming Systems Corporation, is considered a leader in the industry when it comes to advances in laser sights. A couple months ago they came out with green laser sights for the Glock 42, and now they’ve done [Read More…]
Charter Arms is offering a new version of the Pink Lady revolver with a 4.2″ barrel. The gun is a five-shot revolver chambered in .38 Special and is +P rated. Currently, Charter Arms offers a Pink Lady as part of its Undercover Lite line, but that gun is fitted [Read More…]
My purpose for swinging by the outdoor store nearest to my home on Christmas Eve-Eve was twofold: attempt to locate a cowboy round that has, thus far, eluded me, and pick up a new recurve bow (despite my personal compound bow preference). The bow was an easy matter and [Read More…]
Auto Ordnance will sell a new GI-type 1911 in 2015. The 1911BKO is a “no frills” pistol with styling similar to the US service pistols. The guns have a carbon steel slide with a matte black finish. The sights are low profile and the grips are plastic. The [Read More…]
The standing position is my favorite position. Prone is more accurate, and my choice for if I absolutely, positively have to hit something that I have a clear line of sight to or if I’m practicing the basics, but standing is more broadly useful and more fun, too. [Read More…]
TFB was recently contacted by Adam Edelman, co-owner of American Built Arms Company, to review the company’s SBR V*Grip, a vertical foregrip “designed and engineered for Bullpups, SBRs, SMGs, Shotguns” and, of course, the AR15. Adam asked that I put [Read More…]
Veteran gun writer, editor and photographer Guy J Sagi sent us this photo of his grandkids. They are armed with a Beretta CX4 Storm in .45 ACP and a Winchester Defender 12-gauge. The tactical antlers help them blend in with Christmas decorations. Merry Christmas [Read More…]
Powertech, a Collierville, Tennessee based company markets these 3 lights under the Smith and Wesson brand name. All 3 lights are manufactured in China. First up is the Solstar Smart Light [Read More…]
The AK-12 has just been approved for use in the Russian Army, but what else do we know about the weapon? TV Zvezda has released a helpful video describing the rifle to the public: The problem for monolingual English-speakers such as myself being that we cannot [Read More…]
A few weeks ago I was on the way home and decided to stop and shoot a few rounds at an unsupervised public range. Now I normally stay away from this kind of range because there always seems to one of “those” guys around. I figured no big deal and it will be [Read More…]
For the ultimate in WWII firearms art, consider the all glass Type 99 LMG from Mickelsen Studios. This work of art is made of borosilicate glass using a process called lampworking. Borosilicate glass tends to be a harder glass that other forms that are used in [Read More…]
TacTV was able to head over to Russia and has a short profile on Andrey Kirisenko, a Russian 3-gun IPSC Champion. In it, we get a glimpse of one of Russia’s premier training facilities and Andrey’s custom Saiga-12 shotgun. The shotgun showcases custom [Read More…]
Article 15 Clothing has gone above and beyond funny to flat-out guffaw-inducing YouTube stardom. Replete with parodies, tactical gear, and tom-foolery, Matt Best and make fun of all thats best with the tactical industry. odie
Coming on the heels of (and surely related to) news that Kalashnikov Concern has decided to launch the AK-12 on the open market, the Russian Army has announced today that both the AK-12 and the A545 (improved AEK-971 variant) have passed state trials and will be [Read More…]
Russian news media today reports that, one year after Mikhail Kalashnikov’s death, the company that bears his name has officially launched the AK-12 rifle on the open market. Russia Today reports: Концерн «Калашников» планирует в [Read More…]
Did you know that it is legal to own a grenade launcher? Yeah, that is pretty awesome. By the letter of the law you can also possess live HE grenades, but acquiring them is incredibly difficult. However a smattering of other rounds are available if you want to [Read More…]
In the 24 hours since I spotted the piece on mygunculture.com about the best 15 Christmas gifts for gun-loving girls the theme has been picked up by other gun sites. Not only has it been picked up but the 15-item theme has stuck more than once, and because I was [Read More…]
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