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NEWTOWN, Conn. – The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®) today unveiled a new infographic for first-time gun owners in response to the surge in firearms sales across the U.S. Additionally, through its Project ChildSafe® program, NSSF has launched a new Firearm Storage and Safety Assessment Quiz, which allows gun owners to put their firearm safety […]
The post NSSF’S Project ChildSafe Launches New Tools for First-Time Gun Owners appeared first on NSSF.
Gov. Charlie Baker Quietly Lifted Restrictions, Only to Reverse Course. NEWTOWN, Conn. — Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker closed federally licensed firearm dealers after briefly listing them open as “essential” services. The move effectively denies Massachusetts residents of their Second Amendment civil rights, under the guise of emergency health orders. Gov. Baker quietly updated the Bay […]
The post Massachusetts Governor Opens, Then Closes ‘Essential Critical’ Gun Retail appeared first on NSSF.
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearm industry, has made donations totaling $25,000 to three groups indispensable to supporting the health and welfare of area residents in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds will assist with the purchase of personal protection equipment (PPE) such as surgical […]
The post NSSF Donates $25,000 in Support of Newtown and Region’s Virus Responders appeared first on NSSF.
Department of Homeland Security includes firearm manufacturing, distribution, retail and ranges as essential critical services. NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearm and ammunition industry, is grateful for the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) inclusion of the firearm industry’s manufacturing, distribution, retail and range businesses as essential […]
The post NSSF Thanks Trump Administration for Industry’s Critical Infrastructure Designation appeared first on NSSF.
NEWTOWN, Conn.—The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®) is pleased to report that unintentional firearm fatalities reached their lowest level ever, according to the latest data from the National Safety Council’s just-released Injury Facts Report 2018. NSSF, as the trade association for the firearm industry and leading proponent of safe gun handling and storage, applauded the […]
The post NSSF Gratified to See Firearm Accidents Reaching Record Low Level appeared first on NSSF.
NEWTOWN, Conn. – The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®) and its partners urge gun owners to keep firearm safety a top priority and are making safety resources widely available as gun and ammunition sales increase, especially among first-time firearm purchasers. “During this stressful time and with children spending more time at home, the firearm industry […]
The post NSSF, Retailers Emphasize Gun Safety as Sales Rise and Families Stay Home appeared first on NSSF.
LAS VEGAS — The Davey Awards has recognized the National Shooting Sports Foundation®’s SHOT Show® with a Gold Davey Award in its Design/Print category for the SHOT Show’s “Fully Loaded” print advertising. The award recognizes NSSF® and CSG Creative, NSSF’s SHOT Show creative agency, for the recent 2020 show’s print ad creative. The Davey Awards […]
The post NSSF’s SHOT Show Receives Creative Award appeared first on NSSF.
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearms industry, is pleased to announce that it has expanded its library of +ONESM Movement promotional resources. Launched in 2019, the +ONE Movement is a nationwide initiative that encourages hunters and target shooters to introduce someone new to firearms and the […]
The post NSSF Announces New +ONE Movement Industry Promotional Tools appeared first on NSSF.
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearms industry, is pleased to announce that it has awarded Davenport Guns & Shooting Club a Four-Star rating for range excellence. Located in the heart of Davenport, Iowa, Davenport Guns & Shooting Club sports a temperature-controlled, 12-lane, 50-foot indoor range open […]
The post Davenport Guns & Shooting Club Earns NSSF Four-Star Rating appeared first on NSSF.
NEWTOWN, Conn.—The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearms industry, is pleased to announce that it is sponsoring the 2020 Ambassador Academy taking place Mar. 28-Apr. 1 in Orlando, Florida. This is the second year for the Ambassador Academy, which NSSF also supported in 2019 during its debut. This year, NSSF […]
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NEWTOWN, Conn. – The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®) today unveiled a new infographic for first-time gun owners in response to the surge in firearms sales across the U.S. Additionally, through its Project ChildSafe® program, NSSF has launched a new Firearm Storage and Safety Assessment Quiz, which allows gun owners to put their firearm safety […]
The post NSSF’S Project ChildSafe Launches New Tools for First-Time Gun Owners appeared first on NSSF.
NSSF President and CEO Joe Bartozzi joined USCCA President and Founder Tim Schmidt for a YouTube webcast talking about the phenomenon of the spike in firearm purchases during the coronavirus pandemic. NSSF released the adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check figures and March 2020 topped the record for the busiest month on record for firearm […]
The post NSSF Joe Bartozzi and USCCA Tim Schmidt Talk New Gun Owners appeared first on NSSF.
Another casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic that no one saw coming: hunting. While consumer demand for firearms is at record level, and while non-essential activities have been shut down in most states, it is no surprise that Americans would be looking forward to hunting seasons. Hunting is a perfect opportunity to be outside, alone or […]
The post Hunting: A Perfect Social Distance Activity appeared first on NSSF.
In the midst of its 50th year in operation, Allen Company, which makes a wide variety of equipment and accessories for hunters and shooting sports participants, has announced that has transitioned its manufacturing processes to produce personal protection equipment and other emergency equipment needed by first responders and healthcare workers on the front line of […]
The post Firearm Industry’s Allen Company Aids Coronavirus Fight appeared first on NSSF.
Welcome to NSSF’s column for firearms range owners, managers and staff. As the coronavirus pandemic evolves, “Behind the Firing Line” will feature ranges working through the attendant social and legal challenges. It’s our intent to show how companies are responding during this crisis and demonstrating best industry practices to protect their staff and customers while […]
The post Dealing With Crisis: Maxon Shooter’s Supply and Indoor Range appeared first on NSSF.
It’s often the times of hardship and great difficulty that reveal through admirable actions the true character of a community. One of those times is now. Across every corner of America during the current coronavirus pandemic, neighbors are stepping forward to help neighbors less fortunate. The evening news is filled with stories of countless examples […]
The post NSSF Donates to Newtown Community Virus First Responders appeared first on NSSF.
Intelligent social media use by businesses should be viewed as a strategic marketing long game, no matter what is going on in the outside world and especially in time of crisis. The algorithms reward those who understand that, and the communities created in a response to a crisis exist for years after, with those community […]
The post Building a Powerful Social Media Community in a Crisis appeared first on NSSF.
Gov. Charlie Baker Quietly Lifted Restrictions, Only to Reverse Course. NEWTOWN, Conn. — Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker closed federally licensed firearm dealers after briefly listing them open as “essential” services. The move effectively denies Massachusetts residents of their Second Amendment civil rights, under the guise of emergency health orders. Gov. Baker quietly updated the Bay […]
The post Massachusetts Governor Opens, Then Closes ‘Essential Critical’ Gun Retail appeared first on NSSF.
Firearm retailers are proving to be a critical touchpoint for community safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. Final numbers for firearm sales are still pending, but by all accounts, firearm sales shattered patterns. Americans are concerned, they’re taking responsibility for their own safety and the safety of their loved ones. This is where the critical link […]
The post Firearm Industry Focusing Efforts on Safety Through Pandemic appeared first on NSSF.
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearm industry, has made donations totaling $25,000 to three groups indispensable to supporting the health and welfare of area residents in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds will assist with the purchase of personal protection equipment (PPE) such as surgical […]
The post NSSF Donates $25,000 in Support of Newtown and Region’s Virus Responders appeared first on NSSF.
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With Beretta 92s hitting the police trade-in market in droves & the average retail price falling between $300 & $400 on a gun that has served our military well, it is worth another look .
The post The Forgotten Beretta 92 Pistol appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
Where have we seen our urban media betters dismiss flyover Americans as “Deplorables” and slack-jawed yokels before? Or perhaps I should ask "When haven't we?"
The post Ridicule of Guns During Covid-19 Pandemic Predictably Ignorant ~ VIDEO appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
Palmetto State Armory has a smoking deal on used surplus Beretta 92S Italian Police Trade-In Pistols in 9mm for just $329.99.
The post Gun Deals: Beretta 92S Italian Police Trade-In 9mm Pistol just… $329.99!!! appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
With the addition of Jim Grant, as well as some added new millennial-age authors, AmmoLand News will have the youngest editorial & writing staff in all of shooting sports media.
The post James Grant Joins AmmoLand News’ Team as Full Time Editor ~ VIDEO appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
On April 6, 1766, Joseph Manton was born in Grantham, England. By the time he was 23, Joseph had opened up a gun shop of his own.
The post This Day in History: Joseph Manton, Pioneering British Gunsmith, is Born appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
This week, armed citizens stopped a home burglary and mass murder. Can you defend yourself from something you never imagined?
The post Can You Defend Yourself from Something Unimaginable? More Self Defense Gun Stories appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
Rusk County in northern Wisconsin has posted a notice threatening prosecution for people who make false statements or spread rumors about COVID-19.
The post Wisconsin County Officials Attempt to Censor Speech about COVID-19 appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
If you're in the market for an EDC folder, then you ought to check out the Kershaw Camshaft.
The post Kershaw Camshaft Folder EDC – Knife Review appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
the Wuhan or Chinese Virus, and those appellations are apt, since China—and specifically the Chinese Province of Wuhan—is the place where the virus originated.
The post The World in The Grip Of An Ominous, Deadly Plague: The Chinese Coronovirus appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
So why do I recommend this Nikon P-223 above other fixed-power offerings on the market? Price-to-quality and features ratio.
The post Nikon P-223 3×32 Scope – A Budget ACOG? ~ VIDEO appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
Galco is excited to announce a Combat Master belt holster for the popular HK VP9SK pistol.
The post Galco Is Excited To Introduce The Combat Master Holster For HK VP9SK appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
Gun Owners of America (GOA) is calling for a veto of SB 70, a Universal Background Check bill that has passed out of Virginia’s General Assembly.
The post Universal Background Checks Put Virginians in Harm’s Way appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
Brownells.com is having a sale on CMMG AR15 22LR Bravo rifle conversion kit & three matching magazines for $164.99 after a coupon code at check out. Brownells Edge Members can get free shipping!
The post Daily Gun Deals: CMMG AR15 22LR Bravo Rifle Conversion Kit +3 Mags $164.99 FREE S&H appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
Idahoans must come together during this time and help one another. We don't need elected officials targeting citizens for simply trying to live their lives.
The post Idaho: Mt. Home Mayor Threatens Arrest, Important Election Updates appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
Another casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic that no one saw coming: hunting. While consumer demand for firearms is at record level, few new shooters hunt.
The post NSSF: Hunting is the Perfect Social Distance Activity appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
Panteao announces the release of a new video title with instructor Rick Hogg. Rick recently joined Panteao's cadre of instructors.
The post New Instructional Video from Panteao with New Instructor ~ VIDEO appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
A recent report released by Southwick Associates identifies Federal as the top rifle ammunition brand in today’s marketplace.
The post Federal Recognized as Today’s Top Rifle Ammunition Brand appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
5.11 Tactical is blowing out a lot of gear and outerwear. like the 5.11 Tactical Vest for just $34.49, that is 56%+ OFF!.
The post Gun Gear: 5.11 Tactical Vest in Tan or Black $34.49 56% OFF! FREE Shipping Options appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
It is with heartfelt sadness that we have to bring you the news that AR15.com Founder, Edward Avila has died after a long fight with cancer. GOD's speed bother, you will be missed.
The post AR15.com Founder Edward Avila Passes 1971-2020 appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
Breaking the top 1000 US websites is a rare feat, much less by a pro-gun organization. There are millions of websites vying to be in the top 1000 sites in the US put AmmoLand News in elite company.
The post AmmoLand News Cracks The Top 1000 Most Read U.S. Websites appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
When Jair Bolsonaro campaigned for President in Brazil, he promised to reform Brazil's draconian gun laws. He did, and homicide rates have dropped precipitously.
The post Gun Law Reform in Bolsonaro’s Brazil, Homicides Drop Precipitously appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
The NSSF donated $25,000 to three Newtown’s organizations helping neighbors, friends, and family near one of the hardest-hit regions by COVID-19
The post NSSF Donates to Newtown Community Virus First Responders appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
The NFA Division is continuing to process and approve transfers of every type.
The post NFA Division Still Processing Forms appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
Botach Tactical has 500 round boxes of Aguila 22LR Super Standard Velocity 40grain Solid Point Ammunition for just $29.98 each box. That is $0.259 each a round.
The post Ammo Deals: Aguila 22LR Super Std Velocity 40gr Solid Point Ammunition 500rds $29.98 appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
Legions of Americans have rushed to gun stores to purchase firearms and ammunition for the first time in their lives in reaction to the coronavirus scare
The post CCRKBA Welcomes New Gun Owners: ‘Be Safe, Be Informed’ appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
Back in-stock! Sportsmans Guide has 1000 round bulk packs of CCI Blazer Brass, 9mm, FMJ-RN, 115-grain ammunition in stock at $189.99 a case for members.
The post Daily Ammo Deals: CCI Blazer Brass, 9mm 115 Grain 1000 Round Bulk Ammo Pack $189.99 appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and its partners awarded $880,232 of grant funding toward Washington wildlife habitat enhancement and scientific research.
The post Washington’s Forests, Elk Habitat Get $880K Upgrade appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
Palmetto State Armory has a sale going on the SIG Sauer ROMEO5 1X20mm Red Dot Sight for just $139.99. This is just what you need for that new pandemic rifle.
The post Daily Gun Deals: SIG Sauer ROMEO5 1X20mm Red Dot Sight just… $139.99 appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
Knife Rights has again assembled an incredible array of prizes for this year's Ultimate Steel Spectacular including custom knives, celebrity signed knives, firearms and more! Donate to WIN!
The post Knife Rights Ultimate Steel Spectacular Launched! Donate to WIN! appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
In less than a week, Versacarry has switched their focus and production and will be shipping face masks and face shields shortly.
The post Versacarry Converts Production Facility to Make Masks and Face Shields appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
Devout Anti-Gunner, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried campaigned on an anti-gun platform and now she's using her position to disrupt the concealed weapons licensing program...
The post Florida: Candidates Call on Gov. DeSantis to Stop Nikki Fried’s CWL Freeze appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
Caldwell is such a great supporter of AmmoLand News, they have 50 sheet packs of Caldwell Orange Peel 5.5" Splatter Targets for $10.49 with FREE shipping.
The post Gear Deal: Caldwell Orange Peel 5.5″ Splatter Target: 50 sheets Packs $10.49, FREE S& appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
JMAC Customs has a huge selection of parts and upgrades to breathe new life into your old AK. Today we’re going to look at their M4-AKM adapter.
The post JMAC Customs M4-AKM Adapter – AR Stocks on Your AK appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
“This is the time when (the Second Amendment) is most needed. This is the time we have to defend the right vigorously.”—Larry Keane, Senior VP, NSSF
The post Anti-Gunners Demand Gun Shop Closures; Have They Lost the Gun Fight? appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
Kentucky Gun Co has a ten pack (10) or MAGPUL PMAG 30 AR/M4 GEN M2 MOE Magazine for just $94.98. As you know bulk buy sales of Magpul gun magazines have been pulled from retailers.
The post Mag Deals: MAGPUL PMAG 30 AR/M4 GEN M2 MOE Magazine 10 PACK $94.99 appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
On 2 April, 2020, a 3 judge panel of the Ninth Circuit heard oral arguments in Duncan v. Becerra, an appeal of the District court finding the ban violated the Second Amendment.
The post Oral Arguments heard in California Magazine Ban Appeal at Ninth Circuit ~ VIDEO appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
The Communist regime of Premier Xi Jinping and its obsequious puppet, the World Health Organization are doing their damnedest to mask their own failure.
The post China And The W.H.O. Failed To Warn The World Of Coronavirus appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
Brownells calls on its fans to beat their cabin-fever to earn a chance to win a $10k Brownells shopping spree competing in the Brownells Boredom Buster $10K
The post Brownells Gives Chance to Win $10,000 Shopping Spree appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
Palmetto State Armory has inventory and a discount on this make your own M4 Rifle package at $499.98 for everything.
The post Gun Deal: PSA 16″ M4 Carbine-Length 5.56 Freedom Rifle Build Kit $499.98 – No BCG/CH appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
GoWild and the Council to Advance Hunting and the Shooting Sports partnered up to help new turkey hunters have a great season during social distancing.
The post Council to Advance Hunting & Shooting Sports teams up with GoWild appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
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If you recall at the beginning of the year we posted about the Imperial Arms Co CYPHER receiver. It is a virgin receiver that is SCAR compatible. Imperial Arms Co sent me a CYPHER X so I built it into a pistol that I call the SCAR17Shorty. How To Build A Pistol SCAR17Shorty Firstly I […]
The post TFB Review: How To Build A Pistol SCAR17Shorty With Imperial Arms Co’s CYPHER X appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Photo Of The Day, the top photos from around the World, and today we look at a Norwegian Army CBRN specialist on an exercise in Troms county. The Norwegian Armed Forces use the Heckler & Koch. They use versions like the HK416N, HK416K as well as the HK416S which is a specialized DMR version of […]
The post POTD: Norwegian Army CBRN Specialist with HK416 appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Welcome back to another edition of The Rimfire Report. In this series we discuss, explore and review various aspects of the rimfire world. Today we’ll discuss the concept of reloading 22LR. With the recent happenings across the globe I have been putting a lot of thought into modern conveniences and how easily they can disappear. For […]
The post The Rimfire Report: Reloading 22LR During the Apocalypse appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Welcome back to another edition of the TFB Round Table sponsored by Ammunition To Go! For those who are first joining us, this is a multi-part series where TFB will discuss the characteristics of great ammunition for specific applications. This could vary from big game hunting, plinking, precision rifle matches, small game hunting, or even pistol competitions. Chances are there is someone here at TFB who can offer you advice […]
The post TFB Round Table: 10 Cartridges Still on Shelves After the Apocalypse appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Last year we reviewed the Infitech Aimpoint Micro Mount and their Enlarged Magazine Release & Charging Handle, and it’s encouraging to see small companies come up with innovative ideas and products. We have reason to come back to Infitech, as they have some new interesting products for those who want to modify and improve their […]
The post Infitech – Ruger PC Carbine Picatinny Barrel Mount and Slimline Handguard appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Really Right Stuff from Lehi, Utah (USA) has been around since 1990 and they deliver various support systems for optics. They claim that all of their products are designed, built, assembled in the USA. Even the hex keys of their products are sourced from the United States. Really Right Stuff have a new interesting product […]
The post Really Right Stuff Cinch-LR Bino Adapter appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
The homie Roy at Brownells emailed me a clever promo they have going now – “Brownells Boredom Buster”. Rules are below, but the long and short of it is that Brownells is giving someone a shot at a $10k shopping spree if they post an entertaining gun-related video to Instagram on or before April 16 […]
The post Brownells Boredom Buster Challenge: $10K Shopping Spree for You Insta-Thots appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
In 2017 TFB visited the exhibition “James Bond in Motion” at the London Film Museum. Do you want a little ‘James Bond’ in your life and your firearms collection? Well, Carl Walther from Germany now has a series of four ‘new’ Walther PPKs for you. They are all chambered in 9mm short, or .380 ACP, which is perhaps the […]
The post The James Bond Pistol Returns – Walther PPK & PPK S back to the shelves appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Revolvers are obviously inferior to autoloading pistols in a general, overall sense for gunfighting and personal protection. But there are a handful of things revolvers do better than autos. Here are a few. ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»» PLEASE check out our Patreon and Subscribe Star pages if you enjoy our program, and consider […]
The post 5 Ways Revolvers Might Not Be Obsolete…Maybe. MAYBE. appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
In today’s Photo Of The Day, we travel back in time and stay in the present at the same time. We’re in Norway for the 75th anniversary celebration of the reconquest of Narvik during World War 2. Above you can see Norwegian Army soldiers, anno 1940 and 2015. It’s an interesting picture in many ways. […]
The post POTD: 75th Anniversary Celebration of the Reconquest of Narvik during WW2 appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
In this episode of TFBTV – the third in a series about bear defense – James Reeves discusses the results of a new study that tends to prove that guns are, indeed, more effective than bear spray for deterring grizzly bears. But does that mean that you should ditch bear spray? Not so fast… ««« […]
The post Huh? Guns ARE More Effective for Bears than Bear Spray? (Guns vs. Bears Episode 3) appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Photo Of The Day and we take a look at what is going on around the Arctic Circle in Norway. We’re looking at Royal Marines Assault Engineers planting charges to destroy railroads and other infrastructure (been there, done that). Below: In the cold everything becomes a little bit harder. I wonder if any unit in the World […]
The post POTD: Royal Marines Assault Engineers at the Arctic Circle appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Good morning everyone and thanks for joining us for another installment of TFB’s Silencer Saturday. Last week we discussed suppressed rimfire shooting with the Rex Silentium SEG. Today we get a look at the new Gemtech Lunar 9 pistol caliber suppressor in front of a Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 Compact Suppressor Ready pistol. The […]
The post SILENCER SATURDAY #119: Gemtech Lunar 9 And M&P 9 Suppressor Ready appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Have you ever tried to use a laser range finder (LRF) at night? Try it with night vision. The ones made for hunting seem to have coatings that block infrared light making it harder to see through them at night. Well, the US Government had the MARK VII made by Northrop Grumman. It is a […]
The post Friday Night Lights: Northrop Grumman MARK VII – 10km Day/Night Vision LRF appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Did you have fun at work today? Before you start complaining check out the working conditions for these soldiers in our Photo Of The Day. These Royal Marines, assigned to 47 Commando Raiding Group, and the Norwegian Army soldiers, assigned to Combat Engineer Battalion/Brigade North, have surely seen better conditions on the sea. In the top image, […]
The post POTD: 47th Commando Raiding Group and Norwegian Army Soldiers appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Did you recognize the Swiss Sturmgewehr 57 in the top image? Amazing, isn’t it? This conversion done by a Swiss company called Hubertec looks like a very well thought out design that turns an ugly duckling like the Stgw 57 into such a beauty. Not only the converted rifles look cool but they also pack […]
The post Swiss HUBERTEC Stgw 57 Upgrade Kits appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
For those paying attention, you know I like covering homemade firearms, gear and do-it-yourself modifications, and this featured sci-fi rifle may just top the cake. TFB reader, Axel, contacted me about a futuristic rifle design he’d worked out with inspiration drawn from a sci-fi rifle he’d found on DeviantArt.com. I was instantly intrigued, and I […]
The post The Future Is Now! Sci-Fi Rifle Design Using TWO Marlin 60’s appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
The fact that CZ-USA is closed with all their facilities shut down due to the COVID-19 Emergency Order doesn’t stop their European colleagues from announcing new models. A little over a week ago we told you about the brand new CZ 457 LRP, a .22LR Bolt-Action Rifle for Long Range Precision work that has me very […]
The post New CZ 457 Synthetic – Rimfire with Soft-Touch Finish appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
JK Armament and Silencer Shop have teamed up to provide customers with an efficient way to buy, build and register a legal silencer that starts out as a solvent trap. The process begins with users buying a kit for either a pistol caliber or rifle caliber solvent trap that comes with all the jigs and […]
The post JK Armament Solvent Trap + Silencer Shop Form 1 = Fast Suppressors appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Famed 3D Printer and firearms manufacturer Cody Wilson and his platform DEFCAD are back online after a long stint of legal battles. This time the plan is to filter out users so that the online repository does not run afoul of United States International Traffic in Arms Regulations(ITAR) rules. DEFCAD the Worlds Largest Online Firearms […]
The post DEFCAD, the Worlds Largest Online Firearms Repository is Back Online appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Heckler & Koch USA has delivered the first shipments of the M110A1 Squad Designated Marksman Rifles (SDMR) to the US Army. The rifle is actually made in H&K’s factory in Germany and then shipped to H&K USA where the system is completed with optics, mounts and other accessories. As we can see from the photos […]
The post First Heckler & Koch Shipments of the M110A1 Squad Designated Marksman Rifle appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Has cabin fever set in yet? Trigger fingers getting itchy? Can you safely get to a range to do some shooting? Well if the answer is yes to the above, especially the last one, you should try competing in the COVID Precision Rifle Match! The best part is you can do it safely and practice […]
The post COVID Precision Rifle Match By Warhorse Development appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Recently TFB reviewed the New Benchmade Mini SOCP Dagger. Today it’s time to review a brand new and somewhat similar product from Microtech Knives. Microtech are most famous for their automatic knives, and their R&D department seems to have a strong imagination and the possibility to introduce new products, finishes, serrations and blades. The Microtech […]
The post TFB Review: New Microtech TAC-P Self-Defense Emergency Tool appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Photo Of The Day – all it takes to take a great photo is sometimes to be there at the right time, at the right location. Sometimes easier said than done. Today we look at pictures from the Norwegian Army as they train with other units and nationalities in Latvia. Below we can see Company C […]
The post POTD: Machine Guns in Saber Strike appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Throughout the years, I have tried a fair number of products and really wish I wouldn’t have spent money on certain items. I think we all have a junk shelf in our gun room with old holsters or parts we thought would be a great addition to a concealed carry loadout, but ended up being […]
The post Concealed Carry Corner: Top 4 Things Worth Paying Extra For Carrying Concealed appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Over the last 10 months or so, I have carried the XCompact from SIG Sauer and it has become one of the top carry guns I own. The P320 series is one of the more modular pistol designs on the market today with the ability to change out most components to create a truly unique […]
The post SIG Sauer RXP XCompact vs XCompact – What’s The Difference? appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
As I alluded to last week in my SHTF rifle post, TFB is proud to announce Behind The Gun – a weekly podcast that focuses on fact-based conversations with influential leaders within the firearms industry. Our goal was to take the informative yet entertaining style from TFB and TFBTV to ask questions and listen to the […]
The post TFB Behind The Gun Podcast Episode #1: James Reeves – TFBTV appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
It is not a secret that retailers and distributors have seen a surge in sales for firearms and ammunition in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. Uncertainty causes people to prepare for worst-case situations. And fortunately, in the United States, the citizenry has the right to purchase arms to defend themselves against enemies of […]
The post Record NICS Checks Recorded For March 2020 – COVID-19 Crisis appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Recently TFB reported that Hensoldt won the tender for Thermal Sights for the German Army, with their IRV 900 A2 model. As part of the German Army’s modernisation program “Infantryman of the Future” Hensholdt is now delivering more of the IRV 600 A1 model. This is a Thermal sight attachment with a 640 x 480 pixels sensor […]
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Thanks for joining us on another TFB Field Strip adventure, where we’ll look at the Yugoslavian, Zastava M57 pistol, and by extension, its predecessor the Soviet TT series. I was fortunate enough to be introduced to the Yugo M57 by friends I was shooting with and the owner was kind enough to let me share […]
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AR15.com founder Edward Avila has passed away after a prolonged fight with cancer. He was 49 years old. Avila started ARFCOM more than two decades ago, growing it into an internet powerhouse in the firearms world. While a few people may criticize the antics of some of the members of the forum-based website, I attribute […]
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The latest ARES report published March 30 examines emergent technologies currently enabling further ease in the production of DIY firearms, including (but not limited to) advances in 3D printing. The 54-page report covers a wide range of production methods and firearm types currently being experimented with in the growing DIY gun sphere. Armament Research Services […]
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Jordanian Armaments and Weapon Systems is a component of King Abdullah II’s Design and Development Bureau. JAWS primarily focuses on small arms production and assembly, both for internal use by Jordanian Armed Forces in addition to some export sales. Today the state armaments company produces and assembles various AR15 derivatives in different barrel lengths and […]
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Another week has gone by with most of us in self-quarantine or others being deemed “essential” to continue punching the clock at our jobs like this is a form of the “Hunger Games.” While I joke with that statement, one thing I continually find myself doing in this odd predicament not only our country, but […]
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If 2020 is a roller coaster ride, the ammunition market is that one part of a track with a huge incline and nothing but blue sky in front of you. Our friends at National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NAGSW) are getting the initial data on the COVID-19 ammunition market Spike we saw last month. In […]
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With most of the country is in some form of lockdown or self-quarantine due to the unfortunate coronavirus-19 (COVID-19), there has been something else sweeping across the United States in its wake: the Tiger King. You may or may not have heard of the Netflix special “Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness,” but it is everything […]
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Modern corrosion proofing techniques have largely relegated paint coatings to hobbyists looking to customize the look of their firearm. I, on the other hand, seem to have the biology of a xenomorph, and by that, I mean that I have managed to corrode a couple of my gun slides as well as one of my […]
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Photo Of The Day, and we look at the USNS Comfort as she arrived in New York City. She is there to support USA’s COVID-19 response efforts and will serve as a referral hospital for non-COVID-19 patients currently admitted to shore-based hospitals. The USNS Comfort and her crew carry no offensive weapons to comply with […]
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When you hear roller delayed blowback, you probably think about Heckler & Koch because the G3 rifle and its derivatives such as the ever-popular MP5 are the family of firearms most known for successfully utilizing this operating mechanism. In handgun designs, this system was less successful with the only pistols using it that I am […]
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The Italian firearms manufacturer Beretta is helping in the current healthcare crisis in Italy. Beretta has switched their machine park, which usually produces 3D printed prototypes of firearms and accessories, to make parts for breathing aids for the extremely hard-pressed Italian healthcare. Through a call on Linkedin by Franco Gussali Beretta, the company has received 150 […]
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In 2018, leading Russian small arms research, development, and testing institute called TSNIITOCHMASH (and yes, even Russians can’t pronounce this name) presented a new pistol called “Udav” (in Russian, “Udav” means Boa constrictor). Last year at the “Army 2019” exhibition, they also presented a civilian version of the same pistol called “Aspid” (Viper). Many different prototypes […]
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Leupold & Stevens, Inc has just announced that the Leupold Performance Eyewear is now available for purchase. All five models are designed, manufactured and assembled in the United States and will take full advantage of Leupold & Stevens 113 years of optics manufacturing experience. Some of you out there might already have a pair from Leupold’s […]
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The NSSF just announced on their website that unintentional firearms fatalities have reached their lowest point ever since record-keeping began in 1903. According to the latest available data derived from the National Safety Council which just released its Injury Facts Report 2018 firearms accidents – specifically unintentional firearms deaths, accounted for less than 1% of unintentional […]
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For quite some time now, I’ve tried to take a long gun with me when I travel, but carrying a gun case through a hotel lobby has the potential to draw unwanted attention. Using a discreet method to carry a long gun doesn’t alert naysayers or thieves that a rifle or shotgun is present in […]
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Frequenters of the blog as well as our YouTube channel TFBTV will know that we offer our Subscribe Star and Patreon supporters patches as rewards. Upon reaching a certain dollar value our supporters are rewarded with TFB embroidered patches. Many of these patches come from our good friend Milspec Monkey. Milspec Monkey now also makes […]
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Welcome to TFB’s own Photo Of The Day. As the name indicates, we dedicate this series to interesting and unique pictures on a daily basis. Today’s pictures are from the Falkland Islands Defence Force, and we’re looking at a soldier with a .50 Browning Machine Gun. The vehicle, which I presume is a Land Rover, […]
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Welcome back to another edition of The Rimfire Report! In this series we discuss, explore review various rimfire firearms, calibers and various aspects of their use. As you can tell by the title, today we’re going to discuss a slightly negative issue – the worst 22LR pistol I ever bought. Before we get started I […]
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With live fire training being not an option for many of us confined at home, dry firing solutions become more interesting. Indeed our Eric B included dry fire training in his list of activities to kill boredom in quarantine (No. 9). The folks at TPD, in Italy, had the same thought and they are promoting […]
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Federal’s line of Top Gun sporting ammunition has been a popular choice amongst sport shotgun shooters for years. Two new higher velocity offerings are now available at 1,300 fps in both 1-ounce, 12 -gauge 2 ¾-inch loads in either 7.5 or number 8 shot sizes. Two New Higher Velocity Shotshell Offerings from Federal The velocity […]
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We rarely care about what happens in the automotive world, but sometimes there are bits of car news which can be interesting to TFB readers. Whether it is luxurious hunter’s rides, wannabe tanks, or not-so bulletproof trucks, we know that occasionally vehicles and firearms can go together. This time again the protagonist of the story […]
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In the midst of this current pandemic, Remington Arms has offered to take part in its manufacturing space at their Ilion New York factory and convert it supplies dedicated to combating the coronavirus. Items such as ventilators, surgical masks, hospital beds and other critical medical supplies used in hospitals are in short supply and Remington […]
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It’s AK-47 vs. AR-15 today on The Firearm Blog. We’ve got a fun coronacollab for you today on TFBTV; James and his equally well-maned brother from another mother (possibly literally), Brandon Herrera (a.k.[47]a. “The AK Guy“) decided to have a good old fashioned YouTube pissing match over which platform was better for SHTF survival – […]
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IEA Mil-Optics is a German company supplying premium solutions for Armies and professionals. For instance, they got the order from the German Army as they ordered Night Vision Quad-Eyes. For users of the PVS14 / NT920, Mini14 / NT940 or PVS-1431 and PVS-31 BNVD they have developed Amber filters, which is to ease the use of Night Vision […]
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Photo Of The Day – Above you get a look at a nice plinkster pistol. You’re looking at a Heckler & Koch HK416 .22LR pistol with Strike Industries parts and a Vortex UH1. The picture is taken by Jeremy Tremp of Offensive Marketing Group. Here’s how H&K describe the product: Get the look and feel […]
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It is a surreal state of affairs we all live in today. Although we do all face some similar very challenging circumstances, I think we need to break our planning down to what is optimal for the job at hand. As for my SHTF weapon I needed a weapon that was concealable and easily carried. […]
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The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently published the essential critical infrastructure workforce in an attempt to provide guidance during the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting business shutdowns. In the breakdown of businesses that meet the criteria as essential to commerce and infrastructure, the firearms industry is mentioned […]
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Photo Of The Day – We’re in for a look at Polish snipers and some of their rifles & optics today. The Polish Bor Sniper Rifle isn’t something you see every day. TFB only covered this rifle briefly in previous articles. With these photos, you’ll get another chance to come closer to the Bor. Bor is […]
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I. Introduction: > Setting: My livingroom, watching locally cached episodes of True Blood > Voice comes booming over megaphone from a dune buggy in the cul-de-sac outside There has been too much violence, too much pain. None here are without sin, but I have an honorable compromise. Just walk away. Leave the iPad, the SSD full […]
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Welcome back to another edition of TFB’s Silencer Saturday, where suppressed shooting is the most polite form of social distancing. Last week we discussed the utility of defensive suppressors, but this week I thought we could turn back to some pure wholesome fun – suppressing rimfire rifles and pistols. Rex Silentium was nice enough to […]
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Yes, you guys probably already panic bought your guns, but James has advice for the Johnny-come-latelys to the gun game (and info for the next Chinese virus crisis). Background checks and gun buys were up 300% last week. There are brand new gun owners out there who panic buy firearms for the flugaloo without any […]
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