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SayUncle recently wrote here and here about how Google refuses to allow Google ads on gun blogs because…. the content of your site is largely focused on firearms, the site is not a good fit for the AdSense program. I just realized that Google itself advertises on [Read More…]
An interesting although unsurprising article about gun law in Burma (Myanmar): A 1951 law bans possession of automatic weapons, grenades, and explosives with the intent to commit high treason. A rather narrowly-tailored law, at first glance. However, the law states that [Read More…]
I came across a PDF, with no date or author, about the history of the Chinese M14 clones. It is a very interesting read! UPDATE: H2O MAN in the comments below let me know that the text comes from “M14 Rifle History and Development” by Lee Emerson. Thanks H2O [Read More…]
I approve all comments on my blog before they are shown. This is to prevent spam comments, mainly medications of dubious origin, from being displayed. This is common practice. When checking the latest comments on my site this is what I came across: This is blatant SPAM. [Read More…]
I came across a fascinating article discussing medieval archery, specifically the English victory over the French at the battle of Agincourt in 1415 which was won by the English longbow archers. Henry had approximately 5,000 archers at Agincourt, and a stock of about [Read More…]
RAFAEL is planning on introducing an electro-optical gun shot locator that they claim is able to: initiating threat warning, detection and localization within few seconds from a gunshot, rocket or a missile being launch, well before the threat reaches its target. A few [Read More…]
Last week the East Texas Rifle and Pistol Club had a machine gun shoot. Here is a video of the shoot. It has all the usual suspects: MP5, AR-15, MAC-10 etc. as well as a comparision of a unsuppressed and a Gemtech G5 suppressed AR-15.
ExistingThing has posted a photo of his Curtain Holder gun rack. I think it is a great idea and looks really good! Click here to read his post and to see a bigger photo.
Perfect for gun bloggers! Hat Tip. Tech Blog
“GUNRUNNERS OF PA” @ PFOA posted some photos of his new CZ 75 SP-01 Tactical which includes a bayonet and breech teeth. Sure it is useless …. but different! Click to enlarge images. Click here for more photos.
Some special forces around the world have .22 rimfire rifles to take out lights, cameras etc. Here is a fun special forces ‘sniper’ target! Click the image to view the full size target: Hat Tip: WVUChrome @ RFC
If you were not aware that the stainless steel used in firearms can rust or if you have wondered why they rust have a read of this article. Once, after making an offhand comment about finding a speck of what looked like rust on a brand new stainless rifle, I ended up in [Read More…]
This poster features the Accuracy International AS50 .50 BMG rifle. It makes a great wallpaper for your desktop. Click the image to enlarge it. Here is a video of the rifle from ‘Future Weapons’ with some nice slow motion shots I am going to try and feature [Read More…]
I read many shooting magazines from around the world and I came across this advertisement in an Australian magazine. It shows what must to be the current AIA M-10 range being produced. I scanned it into the computer. Click the image below to enlarge it. Australian [Read More…]
I hope no one was shooting next to this person shooting this Colt Anaconda. Half the cylinder must have gone flying left! Hat Tip: The Real Gun Guys
The Shooting Times UK has a review of the Yildiz over-and-under 20 gauge (or 20 bore as they call it in the UK). The Yildiz 20-bore is that sort of gun, combining some of the latest manufacturing techniques with other quite traditional virtues. It has pleasing, [Read More…]
The Smallest Minority blog has a extensive post how to get into reloading. Well worth a read if you have been thinking about starting to reload: After my offhand comment the other day about how people should get into reloading, I’ve received over a dozen emails [Read More…]
Dave at the Survival and Emergency Preparedness Blog has written a few new posts A Pair of Victorinox Pioneers My Victorinox Pioneer that I bought in the early 80s has been my favorite EDC pocketknife of late. It’s a good size for pocket carry, has a very useful [Read More…]
Last week the CRS Conventional Arms Transfers to Developing Nations, 1999-2006 report was released. I had a bit of trouble finding it online. Here are some interesting facts from the report: 71.5% of the value of all arms agreements worldwide were with developing [Read More…]
A South African on rec.guns asked about hunting geese with his 30-06! Hi guys. Jacques here from South Africa. I use my 30-06 to hunt wild birds especially Egyptian geese for research purposes.My problem is that this is my only rifle and I need a load to minimize meat [Read More…]
I came across a Navy presentation showing what can happen when the bore of an M16 is obstructed! Click on the below thumbnails to enlarge them. The upper receiver has been blown off: Half of the upper receiver was found 25-35 yards away! More photos here.
(Click for a bigger version) This beautiful poster has been designed by Mark Fingar and can be purchased here. Accessories include: Colt M4 (SOPMOD STYLE) with KAC RAS Handguard & KAC Vertical Grip. Optics & Iron Sights: ACOG EOTech 552 Aimpoint COMPM2 & 3X [Read More…]
The Orlando Sentinel is reporting that the Orange County Sheriff’s Office has bought 14 Alexander Arms .50 Beowulf AR-15 rifles. The article is obviously written by someone with no clue about firearms. For example “…the new semiautomatic, .45-caliber [Read More…]
Nice looking .22 CZ rifle with green dyed beech stock I really like the color! More photos here.
Do your kids play with Lego? Then treat them to life-like Lego guns! A company called BrickArms sells Lego guns based on real guns. To image to the right is a WWII Sergeant armed with a M1A1 and his trusty 1911. Other guns available are the MP5, M4, S&W 500 and more [Read More…]
I have been getting quite a lot of visits from people searching google for M16 / M4 / AR-15 manuals. So I decided to post some of them. US Army M16 / M4 operators manual This covers Disassembly, Cleaning, Reassembly, Magazine, Operation and Ammunition and more. Click [Read More…]
Izhevsk Mechanical Works is a Russian arms and vehicle manufacturer founded in 1807 by Tsar Alexander I. Below are some of their firearm promotional videos. I enjoy watching and reading military promotional material which are usually designed to entice the buyer to [Read More…]
I came across an article showing you how to make the Glock trigger pull smoother and well as showing you how to detail strip a Glock. I have not tried this. What we are going to do here is to polish (not alter) some parts to make the trigger pull (which admittingly is a [Read More…]
I came across a company call Stellar Rigs who claim to be selling some pretty cool carbine conversion kits for 1911 and Glock pistol made by “Mec-Tec” The website is out of date and I do not know if the kits are still sold. I do know that in most Western [Read More…]
ShelbyFan over at RFC warns about the use of hot .22 rimfire cartridges on game you plan on eating! normally I use PMC Zappers, but I was in a hurry and used quik shoks to go grouse hunting, big mistake. just saying, if you wanna blow something up the quik shok’s [Read More…]