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WASHINGTON, D.C. — As we enter the holiday season, NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, asks you to consider the time you can give in 2024 to teach friends and family how to enjoy target shooting and hunting and help them develop firearm and personal safety skills. Mentoring is at the heart of NSSF’s +ONE® […]
The post Take NSSF’s +ONE Mentor Pledge and Enter Mossberg’s Gearbox Sweepstakes appeared first on NSSF.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, submitted a 28-page comprehensive public comment letter detailing the pitfalls of the Biden administration’s proposed “Engaged in the Business” rule that would create criminal law through executive fiat. The proposed Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) rule, published Sept. 8, would redefine individuals considered to […]
The post NSSF Submits Public Comments Against Biden Administration Proposed ‘Engaged in the Business’ Rule appeared first on NSSF.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, is expanding incentives to target-shooting ranges, firearm training instructors and other partners offering its First Shots® program. This new comprehensive support system for First Shots hosts provides many benefits, including being able to recover startup costs and build program momentum. Hosts must be NSSF members to […]
The post NSSF’s First Shots Program Adds New Incentives for Host Ranges and Partners appeared first on NSSF.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, flatly rejects the Gas-Operated Semi-Automatic Firearms Exclusion (GOSAFE) Act, which would ban the sale of Modern Sporting Rifles (MSRs) and most other semi-automatic rifles. This proposed legislation is clearly unconstitutional, as the U.S. Supreme Court held in Heller that entire classes of firearms cannot be banned from […]
The post NSSF Rebukes Sens. King and Heinrich MSR Ban Bill appeared first on NSSF.
Tammy Bartels, a former child welfare worker turned firearm instructor, highlights the transformative impact of the NSSF’s First Shots® program in introducing young people and parents to responsible gun ownership. Reflecting on her journey in this article, Bartels emphasizes the program’s role in providing accessible and comprehensive firearm training, breaking down barriers and fostering a […]
The post Empowering Communities with NSSF’s First Shots Program appeared first on NSSF.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, is pleased to announce that Patriot Mobile has signed on as the official Wi-Fi Sponsor for the 2024 SHOT Show®. Patriot Mobile is a U.S. mobile phone service provider offering nationwide coverage on 4G or 5G networks and U.S.-based customer support. “We are truly thankful to […]
The post Patriot Mobile is the Official 2024 SHOT Show Wi-Fi Sponsor appeared first on NSSF.
NSSF will distribute 10,000 free gun locks for Dallas residents to promote secure firearm storage WASHINGTON, D.C. and DALLAS – NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, together with the Dallas Police Department and several other Dallas-based organizations, today announced the start of “Project ChildSafe® Dallas,” a citywide initiative to promote firearm safety and secure firearm […]
The post NSSF’s Project ChildSafe, Local Leaders Launch “Project ChildSafe Dallas” to Address Firearm Safety, Suicide Prevention appeared first on NSSF.
NSSF, ATF, DOJ Emphasize ‘Don’t Lie for the Other Guy™’ FORT WORTH, Texas — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, together with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Department of Justice (DOJ), announced a month-long public education campaign reminding the Fort Worth area public about stiff penalties facing individuals convicted […]
The post Fort Worth Campaign Targets Illegal Gun Purchases appeared first on NSSF.
WASHINGTON, D.C. and DETROIT — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, and CarbonTV, the nation’s leading streaming content provider of outdoor, hunting, fishing and recreation programming, have announced a cooperative HuntSAFE partnership to promote hunting and firearm safety during the fall hunting season, starting with a new video, “Safety is Always in Season.” HuntSAFE is […]
The post NSSF® and Project ChildSafe® Team Up With CarbonTV and Julie McQueen, Unveil New Video for 2023 “HuntSAFE” Campaign appeared first on NSSF.
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Director Steven Dettelbach pledged to Congress during his nomination hearing that he’d “use the tools Congress gives me,” and committed to “being a fair regulator” of the firearm industry in his role. That was welcomed after President Joe Biden’s first nominee, gun control lobbyist David Chipman, was […]
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The Great Red State vs. Blue State debate between California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom and Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis included a short back-and-forth on rising criminal violence. That, of course, gave the California gun control chief cheerleader the opening he needed to make cheap political attacks and continue to push for more restrictive firearm […]
The post California Gov. Newsom Reveals Shameful Political Calculations in Great Debate appeared first on NSSF.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As we enter the holiday season, NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, asks you to consider the time you can give in 2024 to teach friends and family how to enjoy target shooting and hunting and help them develop firearm and personal safety skills. Mentoring is at the heart of NSSF’s +ONE® […]
The post Take NSSF’s +ONE Mentor Pledge and Enter Mossberg’s Gearbox Sweepstakes appeared first on NSSF.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, submitted a 28-page comprehensive public comment letter detailing the pitfalls of the Biden administration’s proposed “Engaged in the Business” rule that would create criminal law through executive fiat. The proposed Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) rule, published Sept. 8, would redefine individuals considered to […]
The post NSSF Submits Public Comments Against Biden Administration Proposed ‘Engaged in the Business’ Rule appeared first on NSSF.
Editor’s Note: We are pleased to post the latest of our occasional Q&A features with an elected official who supports hunting and the shooting sports. NSSF thanks U.S. Rep. Michael Guest (R-Miss.) for agreeing to talk with us. Rep. Guest is serving in his third term representing Mississippi’s Third Congressional District. Congressman Guest serves in […]
The post NSSF PROFILE Q&A: U.S. Rep. Michael Guest (R-Miss.) appeared first on NSSF.
It’s a sad day and marked the end of a nearly two-century era in New York. Add another tally on the board for a hostile gun control Blue state in the Northeast suffocating and pushing out a storied, tradition-rich firearm manufacturer that decided enough was enough. RemArms, the latest iteration of Remington, announced it will […]
The post RemArms Announcement Another Sad Day in the Empire State appeared first on NSSF.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, is expanding incentives to target-shooting ranges, firearm training instructors and other partners offering its First Shots® program. This new comprehensive support system for First Shots hosts provides many benefits, including being able to recover startup costs and build program momentum. Hosts must be NSSF members to […]
The post NSSF’s First Shots Program Adds New Incentives for Host Ranges and Partners appeared first on NSSF.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, flatly rejects the Gas-Operated Semi-Automatic Firearms Exclusion (GOSAFE) Act, which would ban the sale of Modern Sporting Rifles (MSRs) and most other semi-automatic rifles. This proposed legislation is clearly unconstitutional, as the U.S. Supreme Court held in Heller that entire classes of firearms cannot be banned from […]
The post NSSF Rebukes Sens. King and Heinrich MSR Ban Bill appeared first on NSSF.
Leaders of the world’s developed and undeveloped countries are gathering in Dubai for the 28th U.N. Convention of Parties (COP28) on climate action. It’s a global confab for privileged leaders to fly their private jets around the world – including Vice President Kamala Harris and U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry – to […]
The post U.N. Conference Pushes Anti-Hunting ‘Meatless’ Agenda to Fight Climate Change appeared first on NSSF.
U.S. Senators bent on more gun control used a hearing at the Senate Judiciary Committee to attempt to yet again diagnose violent crime in America as a public health disease. Their only proposed cure, of course, is more gun control. In the eyes of one witness, it was another instance of gun control efforts putting […]
The post Gun Control Senators Ignore Criminals to Treat Guns as a Disease appeared first on NSSF.
President Joe Biden’s campaign is waking from its slumber and vowing he will “finish the job” on gun control as a central pillar of his pitch to stay in The White House for another four years. The Biden-Harris reelection campaign is circulating memos and reaching out to friendly media to make the case that President […]
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Welcome everyone to the TFB Armorer’s Bench! As mentioned in the little blurb below, this series will focus on a lot of home armorer and gunsmith activities. Today we get to dive into a rather spontaneous project. This is one I’ve had on my list for a while but have been very busy and even been […]
The post TFB Armorer’s Bench: C96 Grip Fit & Stock Repair appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Good afternoon everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the new YHM R45 Multi-Host Suppressor. Last week we got a look at the Knight’s Armament QDC/MCQ-PRT 5.56mm rifle suppressor, This week we get a look at one of the most anticipated AR-15 suppressors in many […]
The post SILENCER SATURDAY #307: The SureFire SOCOM RC3 Suppressor appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Join James Reeves as he meets with Black Trident in Austria to talk about concealed carry in Europe. Together, they delve into the top 5 most popular carry guns in Europe, using sales data from Black Trident’s holster line. This conversation reveals surprising trends and preferences in the European firearms market. Discover which models from […]
The post The Top 5 Carry Guns in Europe! appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
This is a review of the Pulsar Thermion DUO DXP50 Multispectral Scope, which is one of the coolest riflescopes I have ever used. You could probably buy the DUO, and never ever have to own anything else. The 4K CMOS day camera replaces your ordinary optical sight and does a good enough job for almost […]
The post TFB Review: Pulsar Thermion DUO DXP50 Daytime & Thermal Riflescope appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Top of the morning, afternoon or night wherever you may be, and welcome to our Photo Of The Day! Today we have pictures from Keris MAREX, a bilateral exercise led by the U.S. Marine Corps and the KORMAR (Indonesian Marine Corps). The exercise includes a variety of training evolutions such as patrolling, close-quarters battle and […]
The post POTD: U.S. Marine Corps in Keris Marine Exercise 2023 appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Welcome back to another weekly Friday Night Lights. Last week we took a look at some interesting grips from Wilcox but today we take a look at the new night vision housing from InfiRay called the J-31 or Jerry-31. Big thanks to Custom Night Vision for letting me borrow this unit for this review. More InfiRay […]
The post Friday Night Lights: InfiRay J-31 Binocular Night Vision Device appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Ever wanted a G3-pattern rifle with the familiar controls of an AR? Ever wished your AR-10 could feed from G3 mags? Well, 21st TEC have you covered with their TEC-GIII. The rifle is available in both 6.5 Creedmoor and .308 Winchester, weighs in at 8.5 lbs, has 20in barrels and feeds from 20-round G3 mags. MSRP […]
The post TEC-GIII Rifle – An AR10 That Takes G3 Magazines appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Armasight has announced the Sidekick 640 Mini Thermal Monocular, intended for handheld use or helmet mounting. The thermal sensor is 12 micron, 640 pixels, 60 Hz, which is displayed on a 1024×768 OLED display. The user interface is through a three-button control, and the display can run several color palettes. The unit is light, only 384 grams, […]
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Swampfox have introduced a pair of new red dot optics: the Liberty II and Justice II. These second generation red dots are machined from 7075-T6 aluminum and have a matte hard anodizing finish. Both are powered by a CR1632 battery. The Justice II has a 30mm lens, 6 MOA dot or multi-reticle while the Liberty […]
The post Liberty & Justice for All: New Swampfox Second – Generation Dot Sights appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Earlier this year NIOA acquired Barrett Firearms and now they are looking to expand their reach in the US by taking up a tenancy at the US Army’s Picatinny Arsenal which is home to the Army’s Joint Centre of Excellence for ammunition and weapons. Here’s NIOA’s announcement in full: The NIOA Group has taken up a […]
The post NIOA Announces Picatinny Arsenal Tenancy appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
At the very end of August, I had the extreme pleasure of going on a tour at the Silencer Cental headquarters where all of the quiet magic happens. Silencer Central formerly Dakota Silencers has been delivering silence for over 15 years (closing in on 20!). They are arguably the largest silencer company out there and […]
The post Silencer Central Tour 2023 – Where All The Quiet Magic Happens appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
You’re watching and reading TFB’s Photo Of The Day. It’s very unusual to see such a short sniper rifle as this Victrix Armaments Pugio V. The caliber is .308 Win and the barrel length is only 16″. Pugio seems to mean a dagger, especially the kind used by the Ancient Romans, which makes sense with regard […]
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Welcome back to another episode of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about some concealed carry examples from three different people who are drastically different but all carry a concealed firearm. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, I want to […]
The post Concealed Carry Corner: The Good and Bad of Winter Carry appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
The new FN Smart ProtectoR-303T is a less-lethal launcher with built-in electro-wizardry that prevents it from taking headshots.
The post Riot Guns Get Smart: FN Smart ProtectoR-303T Avoids Lethal Headshots appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
It might seem like a joke at first but this new product from XTech is actually pretty handy for a few reasons. The XTech MTX+0 doesn’t add any ammunition to your standard 10-round factory magazines, but it does add grip length to make the gun a lot easier to shoot for those with larger hands. […]
The post This Mag Extension Adds Zero Rounds – The XTech MTX 365 +0 appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
The reloading world is constantly expanding despite several upsets over the decades that have left many wanting for components like primers and projectiles. Now that things seem to more or less be going back to normal in terms of availability of components, it’s nice that Hodgdon released the new Hodgdon 2024 Annual Manual. This yearly […]
The post Get the Latest Load Data in The Hodgdon 2024 Annual Reloading Manual appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
With Christmas just around the corner, a couple of the TFB Staff and friends got together and brainstormed some last-minute stocking stuffers, gifts, and things to do this holiday season for your friends and loved ones. Today the guys and I share what we’d love to get for Christmas, what gifts we’ve given in the […]
The post TFB Behind The Gun Podcast #95: Gun Guy Christmas Gift Brainstorming appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Anderson Manufacturing has been upping its game lately. Once known as one of, if not the cheapest AR maker on the scene, they have branched out to new product lines and noticeably improved their quality control. I recently reviewed their A4 Short Rifle, essentially an M-16A4 clone but with an 18” barrel. Well, that kind […]
The post TFB Review: Anderson Manufacturing Dissipator appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
For today’s Photo Of The Day, we have pictures of another Cabot Guns masterpiece, the Veritas & Aequitas 1911 pistol. This one-of-one custom-commissioned pistol was two years in the making. The words Veritas (truth) and Aequitas (justice) are engraved on the sides of the slide which along with the frame is made of stainless Damascus steel. Like […]
The post POTD: Cabot Veritas & Aequitas Pistol appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
It is pretty rare nowadays that a firearm manufacturer surprises me anymore. Some revolver companies will yell, “Look! We put a rail on ours so now you can add a red dot!” Well, we have been clamoring for more red dot ready revolvers for years. No surprise here because my preferred pronouns are accept/red dots. […]
The post Wheelgun Wednesday: Super Redhawk 22 Hornet! Who Approved This?!? appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Probably the most significant bolt action rifle release by Steyr Arms this year was the Scout II, the updated version of the Steyr Scout rifle. However, besides the Scout II, Steyr Arms introduced a couple of other bolt action rifle products – a new version of the Monobloc rifle called Monobloc Compact and a completely […]
The post New Steyr GAMS Bolt Action Rifle appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
The new Extar EP9 Carbine is a familiar platform, adding a stock and longer barrel to the old EP9 large-frame semi-auto pistol.
The post Extar EP9 Carbine: Pistol Grows into a PCC appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Savage Arms have introduced another Accu product line – a new suppressor series called AccuCan. The AccuCan family of suppressors currently has three members – AC338, AC30 and AC22. The numbers in the model names indicate the calibers each of these suppressors is designed for. All three Savage cans are serviceable direct thread suppressors with […]
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In this episode of TFBTV, Luke C (@BallisticAviation) dives into the Springfield Model 2020 Rimfire Target Rifle, chambered in 22LR. Released in the early summer of 2023, the Model 2020 Rimfire is the first offering that Springfield has made in the rimfire category in a long time and they’re claiming that in the hands of a […]
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The days of the old “levels” of body armor are coming to an end. Finally, the National Institute of Justice released their long-awaited new armor classification guide. Let’s take a look at NIJ 0101.07 and NIJ 0123.00 to see what the new ratings look like. Body Armor Articles @ TFB: New Rifle-Rated Plates for Women […]
The post NIJ Releases New Classifications For Body Armor appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Photo Of The Day – where it seems that we’re the intended targets. Beware of incoming fire! Lance Corporal Emmanuel J. Pierre, rifleman, Guard Company, Marine Barracks Washington, engages his target at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Nov 13, 2023. The Marines rehearsed for a live-fire stagnant squad-level attack, with heavy equipment employment and executed live-fire […]
The post POTD: Live-Fire Drills With Heavy Equipment appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Before we get started I’d like to point out as of right now this is purely speculation based off of what we’re seeing currently in the market. A few days ago at the start of December, Vista Outdoors, the principal owner of several popular brands of ammunition, powders, and primers, announced a price increase due […]
The post Is A Global Gunpowder Shortage Coming In 2024? appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
One of the most popular brands of firearm (and bicycle) tools on the market has added a new option to its already extensive lineup of handy tools. Fix It Sticks has just announced the introduction of its new Hardcase Rifle and Optics toolkit which combines tools you’ll need to properly setup a rifle or fine-tune […]
The post New Hardcase Rifle and Optics Toolkit from Fix It Sticks appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Magpul has a new, affordable stock for the standard Ruger 10/22. The new MOE X-22 stock adds the features we have come to expect from Magpul to the run-of-the-mill 10/22. It is a whole lot of stock for under $70. Magpul @ TFB: TFB Review: Magpul DAKA V800 GRID Organizer – Initial Impressions New DAKA […]
The post The New Budget-friendly Magpul MOE X-22 Stock Is Here appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Additive Manufacturing, more commonly known as 3D Printing, is becoming increasingly mainstream in the production of firearms components and accessories. We’ve already seen commercial attempts at manufacturing polymer 3D-printed suppressors and now, thanks to Forerunner 3D Printing, we can see how 3D-printed nylon survives a couple of hundreds of rimfire rounds. More 3D Printed Silencers […]
The post Destructive Testing of a 3D-Printed Nylon Suppressor appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Springfield Armory’s expansive line of Hellcat models has a new bundle option. This Sportsman’s Warehouse exclusive Hellcat Pro model adds several accessories from Viridian. One unique new item in that bundle is the Viridian CTL light, which has not been seen previously. Springfield Armory @ TFB: 3 FREE Mags & Range Bag! Springfield Armory Gear […]
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We’re back again with another roundup of fresh firearms-focused podcasts in TFB Podcast Roundup 111. Each week we’re bringing you a new set of podcasts from across the web that cover a wide variety of topics including gunsmithing, hunting, precision shooting, war stories, competition shooting, gun industry news, and much more. In addition, we’re also […]
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Photo Of The Day – the best online place to view the coolest images of firearms and soldiers. Here we’re aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), watching a live fire exercise somewhere in the Philippine Sea. The handguns are the good old M9 service pistols. The Vinson is the flagship of Carrier […]
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Hello and welcome back to another edition of The Rimfire Report! This ongoing series is all about the rimfire firearm world and its many types of guns, ammo, shooting sports, history, and more! Last week we got knee-deep into combination guns and their heavy use of 22LR. While we specifically took a look at the Savage Model […]
The post The Rimfire Report: The Discontinued (again) Springfield M6 Scout appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
The Civilian Marksmanship Program has teased some of the upcoming 2024 rule changes. One of the biggest changes is a category of newer rifles in the Vintage Sniper Match. Let’s speculate on what those might be. More Competition Shooting @ TFB: CMP Adds Mid-Range Events To National Matches Getting Started in CMP Service Rifle Competition […]
The post CMP To Add More Modern Rifles To Vintage Sniper Competitions appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
SIG Sauer’s latest generation of the MCX now has its own Rattler model. The MCX-Rattler LT combines the features of the LT family with the compact size of the Rattler. How does it differ from earlier Rattlers? Let’s find out. SIG Sauer @ TFB: Danish National Police Select SIG Sauer P320 To Replace HK USP […]
The post New SIG Sauer MCX-Rattler LT appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Walther has a new competition model. The new PDP Match Steel Frame builds on the existing Match polymer frame model but adds a steel frame (hence the name). Let’s see what other features it has. Walther @ TFB: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Adopts Walther PDP Video: Walther PDP-F Review The Rimfire Report: […]
The post Walther Releases PDP Match Steel Frame appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 73: Christmas is just around the corner and the more forward-thinking of us have probably already completed all of their Christmas shopping well in advance, and or are pretty much finished with it at this point. For the rest of us, we’re probably all still looking for things our […]
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Is this Glock’s best pistol ever? James thinks so. In this episode of TFBTV, James is at Glock USA HQ in Smyrna for the reveal and review of the new Glock 49. The Glock 49 Gen 5 MOS 9mm is the newest addition to the Glock lineup. Officially released to the commercial market, the Glock […]
The post Glock Finally Releases the Pistol We’ve All Asked For: The Glock 49 Review appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Good afternoon everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the new YHM R45 Multi-Host Suppressor. Last week we paused briefly for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. This week we get to spend some time with the KAC QDC MCQ-PRT ultra compact 5.56mm suppressor. Can a 4″ silencer […]
The post SILENCER SATURDAY #306: The KAC QDC MCQ-PRT Ultra Compact 5.56mm Suppressor appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Welcome back to another TFB Review. In the world of modern 45 ACP pistols, there have been several offerings, but with the new release of the FN 545, this pistol looks like a push forward when it comes to 45 ACP and the 510 model in 10mm. I was intrigued by the 545 when I […]
The post TFB Review: The New FN 545 Tactical appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
A new day, and another Photo Of The Day for your viewing pleasure. Today we take a look at German soldiers deployed to Kosovo, as part of the German National Support Element. Here they conduct a US Army weapons qualification on Falcon Range, in Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo, 2023. The German soldiers who participated in the […]
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It is Friday night and you know what that means here at The Firearm Blog, it is FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS! Earlier we took a look at an obsolete weapon-mounted laser that has gained notoriety in Hollywood sci-fi films. Well, today we look at some more antiquated and obsolete technology from Wilcox Industries. Specifically, Wilcox Grips […]
The post Friday Night Lights: Wilcox Grips – Nightstalker PowerGrip & Ultimate Control Grip appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Remington will shut down its factory in Ilion, New York in early March of 2024. Production will move to its Georgia facility.
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Magtech Ammunition is introducing new, lower-priced Steel Case 9mm pistol ammunition. Developed over a two-year period, this Magtech should be better than traditional steel case offerings as Magtech will handle production in-house using proprietary machinery and will incorporate the same Boxer primers and the same powder and projectiles used in Magtech’s standard brass case 9mm. A […]
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Savage introduces the KLYM series of rifles, based on either the 110 or Impulse actions, and collaborations with PROOF Research and Fine Ballistic Tools.
The post Savage Introduces Lightweight KLYM Rifles appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Today marks the official launch of Barrett’s newest rifle, the MRADELR. Designed for Extreme Long Range (ELR) shooters, the MRADELR is a larger version of the existing MRAD chambered in .416 Barrett. Barrett was kind enough to send us the press release and answer questions about their newest extreme long-range offering. Barrett Introduces New MRADELR […]
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Welcome back to Part 2 of my Springfield Armory Hellion 20-inch review. Part 1 was more of a first look at this gun than a full review. It was a quick-turn piece timed for the announcement date of the new Hellion rather than an in-depth piece. Now that I have spent more time with the […]
The post TFB Review: Springfield Armory Hellion 20-inch (Part 2) appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Welcome to our Photo Of The Day! Today we have some great images of one of the hottest accessories at the moment – the Vortex Optics Impact 4000 Ballistic Rail-Mounted Laser Rangefinder. These images were captured and edited by Justin at Holt Works Photography. Shoot farther, faster, and more precise. For long-range competitors and open-country […]
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Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last time, we talked about the most overlooked problems when carrying a concealed firearm. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to take a look at it. This week, I wanted to take a closer look at three different […]
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Smith & Wesson just released a new edition of the M&P with the Performance Center Metal M&P9 M2.0, featuring an OD green Cerakote finish, Faxon compensator and suppressor height sights. The new Performance Center Metal framed M&P9 kit will also include two 23-round and two 17-round magazines, optics mounting plates, a karambit knife and a […]
The post NEW S&W Performance Center Metal M&P9 M2.0 Pistol- Spec Series Kit appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Maven Optics has announced the introduction of two new pieces of glass that may pique your interest in their new Maven RS1.2 2.5-15x44mm riflescope and Maven S.3 20-40x67mm spotting scope. Both of these are premium models, like nearly everything from Maven Optics, boasting better quality at better prices due to their Direct-to-Consumer / No Mark-Up […]
The post New Maven RS1.2 2.5-15x44mm Riflescope & S.3 20-40x67mm Spotting appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
That headline is not clickbait or a joke. Langdon Tactical Technologies actually did it. Though it may have started as their 2022 April Fool’s joke, it has now come to fruition. So what makes this mouse gun so interesting? Let’s take a look. Beretta @ TFB: TFB Review: A Female View On The Beretta Ladies […]
The post Langdon Tactical Reveals Optics Ready Beretta Tomcat appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
I hope all of you had a great Thanksgiving weekend! This week’s episode of TFB’s Behind The Gun Podcast is a special one, mostly just to share what we’re all thankful for here. I’ve gathered some comments from some of the crew of TFB as well as our sister sites, and in today’s 94th episode […]
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The SIG Sauer P320 XTEN Endure is here in limited production. With an all-weather Cerakote finish, outdoorsmen may want this for wilderness protection.
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Sightron is the newest entrant in the world of purpose-built competition service rifle scopes. Their S-Tac 1-4.5×24 SR-1 is not a general-purpose low-power variable optic. It is meant for standard bullseye targets at NRA or CMP matches. I spent a summer shooting it in competitions to see how it performs, and it is time to […]
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Unusual, is one way to describe our Photo Of The Day. Above we have the Heckler & Koch SFP9 Match Sport, looking like it’s been X-rayed. It’s a 9×19 mm pistol with a 15-round capacity, pre-cocked striker-fired, with a single-action trigger. Here’s how H&K describe their SFP9: The SFP9 Match OR is the alpha for […]
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The Taurus Judge, in my estimation, might be one of the most misunderstood, overhyped, and underrated revolvers ever made. Are they meant for shooting snakes in the South, or grouse in the sticks up North, or masked muggers in Chicago? Nobody knows. All of the above? This wheelgun can moonlight as nearly anything you want it […]
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HEVI-Shot Ammunition is always trickling out new SKUs and offerings of shotgun shells in their relentless pursuit of getting more payload downrange and on target. Their newest shells to market a singular blend of HEVI-Hammer in 12 Gauge 3 1/2″ #2 shot. Meant to deliver 85% more payload than its competitors, it could be a must-have […]
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Straight-wall cartridges are getting a lot of press in recent years because our powers that be – in their infinite wisdom – believe that if a rifle casing is straight on its edge, that will be safer for everyone who is hunting in the surrounding area (I cannot believe we’re entertaining conversations like this, but I […]
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