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Range Instructor Shoots Another Instructor
A range instructor was shot by another instructor at a range in Ferris, Texas. The Ennis Daily News reports … Dallas County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Carmen Castro said deputies responded to a call of a shooting at the Texas Defensive Shooting Academy [Read More…]
General Discussion
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TacCom Duaload Shotgun Caddies
In competition, shotgun reloading can make or break a stage. I have tried a 4 shell caddy where you use your thumb to load, and it’s an awkward motion for me that I know would require a lot of practice. I luckily ran into another alternative which I think shows a lot [Read More…]
Can you identify this AK
A reader emailed me a scan of a photograph in a recent issue of the Economist. He asked if I could identify the rifle being held by an Indonesian soldier. I quite certain that the rifle is a 5.56mm chambered Norinco Type 84, but the Type 84 is supposed to be a civilian [Read More…]
S&W M&P Pro CORE (Competition Optics Ready Equipment)
Smith & Wesson’s new M&P Pro CORE pistols feature a cut out slide which accepts optic mounting brackets. The pistol supports optics from Trijicon, C-More, Leupold, Docter, Insight and JPoint. This range of pistols is also the first to feature the new [Read More…]
“Democrats, Republicans and Independents will all be shot”
A shooting range in Bountiful, Utah has found a good use for campaign signs. KSL.com reports … After a long, arduous and often contentious election season, many are more than willing to see campaign signs disappear. But instead of tossing them in the trash, a [Read More…]
S&W Optics Ready Model 41 Pistol
The .22 Model 41 target pistol is over 50 years old but is still going strong. The S&W Performance Center has developed a new optics ready version of the M41. The MSRP is $1,579. It is not cheap but this is a high-end target pistol, not a backyard plinker.
ATI Zombie Circuit Judge
Also new from ATI Stocks next year will be a Tactical Zombie stock kit for the Rossi Circuit Judge. Below are photos of the prototype … The zombie nomenclature aside, this looks like a very nifty stock upgrade for hunting, defensive use or just plain fun with the [Read More…]
Hornady Critical Defense 410 Triple Defense
Hornady has announced a new .410 defensive handgun load in their Critical Defense line. The 410 Triple Defense has a 115 grain .41 Caliber FXT slug backed by two .35 caliber lead balls (.35 caliber is just slightly smaller than 000 buck shot). The FXT slug will engage [Read More…]
ATI VEPR Strikeforce Rail System
ATI Gunstocks posted photos of a new rail system for the Molot VEPR rifles on their Facebook page. The aluminium handguard has rails in six positions (top, bottom and at 45, 135, 225 and 315 degree angles). The hanguard has a slim profile with the top rail raised to [Read More…]
Rehabilitating Insurgents with Guns
Hundreds of former Tamil Tigers fighters are in detention/rehabilitation centres. Some of the best shots, some of them former insurgent snipers, are being trained in competition shooting by the Sri Lanka military as part of their rehabilitation. I cannot think of [Read More…]
Glock Group Unhappy with Son
Glock Inc. (USA) issued a press release today saying that Robert Glock, son of Glock founder Gadson Glock, is in no way associated with the Group Group. The press release is just one paragraph and reproduced in full below … Mr. Robert Glock is not employed by, [Read More…]
Molot’s Latest VEPR 12 Shotgun
Molot has a new tacti-cooler version of their VEPR 12 shotgun. The new model features an M4 compatible stock, a fancy muzzle brake and two rail configurations. The muzzle brake has three baffles which vent upwards and sidewards. Behind the muzzle brake is porting. I am [Read More…]
Laserlyte Center Mass CM-15 Laser
Laserlyte has developed a nifty shotgun laser sight which projects a center green dot surrounded by a circle of eight green dots. The circle grows at once inch per yards, similar to the spread of the shot. The MSRP is $284.95. We will be reviewing one of these lasers [Read More…]
1842 Vampire Hunting Kit
A reader spotted an auction at Gunbroker.com for a vampire hunting kit produced in 1842. The kit contains a crude percussion lock pistol, four silver bullets (engraved with crosses) and a powerhorn along with numerous other quintessential anti-vampire accessories such [Read More…]
Arsenal SLR-106UR 5.56x45mm AK Pistol
The 5.56x45mm chambered SLR-106UR is the latest pistol from Arsenal … Arsenal, Inc. introduces the all-Bulgarian SLR-106UR Pistol in 5.56x45mm NATO. The SLR-106UR Pistol is manufactured entirely at Arsenal’s factory in Kazanlak, Bulgaria using components [Read More…]
BIG NEWS: Remington Acquires TAPCO
The Freedom Group has acquired TAPCO, maker of tactical accessories for the AR-15, AK and SKS rifles and Remington 870 and Mossberg 500 shotguns. The press release … TAPCO is a designer and marketer of American-made aftermarket accessories and replacement parts [Read More…]
Leupold HAMR Multi-Range Scope
We all know the market is flooded with optics for the AR15 and similar rifles. However, this Leupold does stand out in the crowd for several reasons. I became interested in this optic when I ran into an acquaintance at the range who was running one on his AR. When I [Read More…]
The Battle Mug: A perfect present?
Whether for Christmas, a birthday, a corporate, law enforcement, or military gift, the 24 oz. Battle Mug is an item that most boys and girls, young or old, would love to receive as a present. It’s something unique, and a lot of fun to boot. From the website [Read More…]
USFA ZIP .22 LR
US Firearms has developed a nifty modular .22 firearms system called the ZIP. This little rectangular gun will be available in a pistol configuration or an SBR configuration. The SBR can be accessorised with a number of stocks or used as a secondary gun mounted [Read More…]
The SteyAR
A reader email us this photo that is supposedly of a prototype Steyr AR-15 called the SteyAR. Personally I think it looks like a photoshop, but is a nifty design nonetheless.
On Warranties and DIY Repairs
Below is an email a reader sent to me (reproduced with his permission) … A while back I purchased a new agent. The firearm would not feed a mag without jamming. The gun shop told me it needs a break in period so I shot about a 1000 rounds with the gun jamming on [Read More…]
FSA Entertainment Looking for Sons of Guns On Camera Gunsmith
The producers of Sons of Guns are looking for a new on camera gunsmith. I received this email from FSA Entertainment … To Whom It May Concern: Hello! My name is Amberlee Mucha and I am a Casting Producer with FSAEntertainment and Red Jacket Firearms I am currently [Read More…]
SIG Sauer SMG
Tactical Life has published photos of SIG Saur’s not-yet-named upcoming submachine gun. It obviously looks similar to the AR-15, but it is unlikely many parts are interchangeable other than the pistol grip and the trigger group. According to SigSaurGuns.com it [Read More…]
Mikhail Kalashnikov Asks Putin To Save Izhmash
The famed original AK maker Izhmash is on the brink of collapse. Production of sporting rifles has stopped, export contacts cannot be fulfilled and skilled workers are leaving the company. Mikhail Kalashnikov and 16 colleagues have written an open letter to President [Read More…]
Dutch Police Adopt Walther P99Q
The Dutch Police have announced that the 9mm Walther P99Q will be adopted as their new sidearm. It will replace their inventory of Walther P5 and Glock 17 pistols. The Dutch Police originally chose the SIG PPNL (a variation of the SIG P250 DC). The contract signed with [Read More…]
Steyr Mannlicher STM556 AR-15 Rifle
Steyr Mannlicher has developed an AR-15 rifle called the STM556. The most important innovation of this rifle is the quick change barrel. The barrel can be easily remove by the removing bolts that attach the gas block onto the one piece upper receiver/handguard. The [Read More…]
Exo-A1 Concept Rifle
A young Mechanical engineer from Africa emailed me these CAD renderings of a rifle he designed while he was at college. He decided to become a firearm designer at a young age and studied mechanical engineering to achieve this goal but unfortunately was unable to find [Read More…]
Venezuela Adopts Beretta Cx4 Storm Pistols and Carbines
Infodefensa reports that The National Guard of Venezuela has purchased thousands of Beretta PX4 Storm pistols and carbines chambered in 9x19mm. The cost of the pistols, carbines and bulletproof vests (from an unspecified supplier) was $5,944,650.