On the heels of the USMC’s effort to field 15,000 more Heckler & Koch M27 Infantry Automatic Rifles, as well as the M38 Designated Marksman Rifle variant, The Firearm Blog has received a copy of a 2016 report intended to justify procurement of accessories and [Read More…]
Welcome to the weekend everyone, and thanks for joining us here at TFB’s Silencer Saturday. If you are in the BATFE application approval process for the transfer (or making) of a National Firearms Act (NFA) controlled weapon(s), you are either the model of patience or [Read More…]
On Thursday, April 26, the California Rifle and Pistol Association (CRPA), with support from the National Rifle Association, filed an important lawsuit in the U.S.District Court for the Southern District of California challenging the state’s new restrictions on the [Read More…]
Recent images have emerged of CCTV video cameras mounted to Nigerian Army tactical vehicles operating in the country. At first glance it would almost appear to be an attempt at configuring a remotely operated turret but upon closer inspection, this doesn’t appear [Read More…]
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled earlier this week that Armslist.com may be held liable in the 2012 shooting of a woman and several of her co-workers, allegedly by her husband after the private purchase of a firearm from the website. The buyer was originally denied the [Read More…]
Vendetta Precision has introduced a new muzzle brake called VP-06. The company states that they are offering an effective yet affordable muzzle brake. Here is how they describe it: Behold, our newest addition to our muzzle brake collection! Engineered to be an effective [Read More…]
With nearly 20 years of law enforcement behind me, I’ve carried my share of different pistols. Some were chosen for me, others were selected off a list of approved personally owned weapons. For the last decade I’ve picked GLOCK as my choice for on duty and off duty [Read More…]
After weeks of teasing us on social media with coded messages and Cold War imagery, the evil geniuses at Dead Air Armament are ready to announce their latest release. Dubbed the Odessa-9, the Utah-based crew’s new silencer is ultra slim, modular and purpose built for [Read More…]
A couple of months ago, we reported about one of the reloading products made by this Slovenian company. Recently Armanov has released an adjustable gas block for AR-15 rifles. According to the company, before releasing this product to the market they have tested it [Read More…]
After field trials and subsequent purchasing of the “Trichy” Assault Rifle (TAR) by the Indian Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), it is being reported that other Indian Law Enforcement entities are taking an interest in the rifle as well. The 7.62x39mm [Read More…]
Will the World Cup 2018 being held in Russia create a TulAmmo shortage in the United States?… Potentially, yes, comrade! If any of our TFB audience is Russian, they may have already known of or read an excerpt that we are about to present. A Russian publication [Read More…]
Damien Spleeters of Conflict Armament Research recently posted this photograph on his Twitter feed of a 7.62x39mm Chinese Type 81 LMG that was recovered among an entire cache of Type 81s after the battle for Mosul. We had some Easter eggs in the @conflictarm ISIS report [Read More…]
Bastion Gear has introduced a Glock pistol tool which combines a pin punch with a magazine disassembly tool. The punch folds into the shaft of the tool making it a more compact package which would be easier to store. The magazine disassembly portion represents a bottle [Read More…]
Ultradyne is a bit of a mystery to me. This company’s backup iron sights and muzzle brakes almost simultaneously appeared on Brownells and MidwayUSA websites, but I couldn’t find the website or any other signs of this company’s presence on the [Read More…]
Circle 10 AK has just released two new AK products – AK Push Button 2-Bolt Folding Hinge and AK 2-Bolt Triangle Stock. Both of these accessories use 10-32 2-bolt mounting system. Let’s take a quick look at each of these parts separately. AK Push Button [Read More…]
For this segment of “Identify My Guns,” we have another firearm offered up by one of our TFB readers. If you have an older firearm you would like identified, a potential value ascertained or more history gathered, feel free to comment at the end of this [Read More…]
You did it! You filled out all the forms, packaged up your payment and shipped everything off. Now the painful waiting game begins. No, not todays income tax filing deadline, the NFA Form 4 you just sent off for that suppressor or short barreled rifle you’ve been [Read More…]
Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) are required to jump through various hoops to be able to sell guns as a business. From zoning laws, to insurance to National Firearms Act (NFA) payments, and to detailed record keeping, license holders need to be in compliance or risk [Read More…]
It is with deep sadness that we report R. Lee Ermey has passed away this morning, Sunday April 15th, 2018. He passed away due to complications from pneumonia which is very unexpected for most individuals within the firearm industry. It was R. Lee Ermey‘s tenured [Read More…]
Hello everyone. Thanks for dropping in to TFB’s Silencer Saturday, where all the ammunition on the shelf is subsonic. Today we have a bit of a potpourri of NFA bliss. First, we will talk briefly about how suppressors are evaluated using a scientific lab-quality [Read More…]
Christensen Arms recently sent out an e-mail to all of their customers that lays out some pretty interesting information. All of us may be aware that Christensen Arms sells custom shop quality rifles in preferred long-range calibers for discerning hunters and target [Read More…]
In one of their recent press releases, SIG Sauer announced the addition of SIG HT hunting 6.5mm Creedmoor loads to their Elite Performance ammunition line. Particularly, they are now offering 6.5 CM Elite Performance cartridges loaded with 120 grain solid [Read More…]
Lenny Magill, the owner and CEO of GlockStore.com, has recently published a video announcement addressing the new YouTube strict policies regarding firearm-related content. He has created a new website (GunVideo.com) to have a safe platform for hosting their videos and [Read More…]
ArmHiTec 2018 arms exhibition was held on March 29-31 in Yerevan, Armenia. There were both local Armenian manufacturers and companies from Russia, China, India and several other countries. In this article, we will take a look at the companies who brought small arms [Read More…]
Welcome everyone, thank you for joining TFB’s Silencer Saturday. Back in January at the 2018 SHOT Show TFB’s big boss Doc Rader, TFBTV’s James Reeves and I had a unique opportunity to visit a range on the outskirts of Vegas and meet up with the team from Delta P [Read More…]
About a year ago, Professor Afsaneh Rabiei of North Carolina State University developed composite metal foam (CMF) armor plates. In a test conducted in 2017, the 1″ thick plate performed impressively against small arms bullets and managed to get NIJ Level IV [Read More…]
Victor Kalashnikov, the son of Mikhail Kalashnikov, has passed away on March 27 at age 75. Like his father, he also was a firearms designer and worked in Izhevsk for many years. He is buried in a local cemetery in Izhevsk, Russia. Kalashnikov Media published an article [Read More…]
Matador Arms has introduced a new muzzle device called Flarestack. This device combines the features of a muzzle brake, muzzle rise compensator and flash hider. The sets of two holes on either side of the Flarestack make it work as a muzzle brake redirecting the gasses [Read More…]
Good afternoon dear readers. Welcome to Silencer Saturday, where the only good barrel is a threaded barrel. Today we will stay small with a quick look at the fun of owning suppressed pocket pistols – specifically the GLOCK 43 with the Thompson Machine Poseidon. [Read More…]
Sureshot Armament Group makes an aluminum chassis for short action Remington 700 rifles. Among many other features, the company specifically points out the light weight of the chassis. Here is how they describe it: Main idea behind SAG Lightweight Remington 700SA Rifle [Read More…]
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