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Ongoing Support Aids in Efforts to Educate First-time Gun Buyers and Builds on 2019 Results NEWTOWN, Conn., and NAPERVILLE, Ill. – Vista Outdoor, a world leader in commercial, law enforcement and military ammunition and hunt/shoot accessories, has renewed its premiere sponsorship of NSSF’s Project ChildSafe® program for 2020. The continued sponsorship enhances previous partnerships between […]
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NEWTOWN, Conn.—With more than 23,000 wildfires having burned already this year—an increase of 20 percent over last year—NSSF® reminds shooters and hunters to take precautions so they don’t accidentally ignite a wildfire. Although fires that usually make headlines are those that scorch the arid West, all parts of the country can have destructive wildfires. The […]
The post With Fire Season Here, NSSF PSAs Remind Recreational Shooters to help Prevent Wildfires appeared first on NSSF.
NEWTOWN, Conn.—NSSF®, the trade association for the firearm industry, is pleased to announce that registration is now open for its newest webinar, “Using Social Media Effectively in Times of Crisis.” In this 60-minute webinar, Michelle Scheuermann, principle at Bullet Proof Communications and a favorite speaker at SHOT Show®, will discuss social media practices that allow […]
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NEWTOWN, Conn.—NSSF®, the firearm industry trade association, is pleased to announce that it has awarded New Jersey’s Reloaderz NJ its highest Five-Star rating for range excellence. Located just 40 minutes from midtown Manhattan in the Passaic County suburb of Wayne, Reloaderz NJ is owned and operated by CEO Cheryl Nylen, CFO Shawn Crowley, COO Michael […]
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NEWTOWN, Conn. — NSSF®, the firearm industry trade association, praised the U.S. Senate’s passage of the Great American Outdoors Act, (H.R. 1957). This historic legislation, which received overwhelming bipartisan support, is among the most meaningful legislative measures for sportsmen conservationists ever. The Senate’s approval is a major step forward toward delivering on the promise of […]
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NEWTOWN, Conn. — NSSF®, the firearm industry trade association, is pleased to announce the launch of its all-new First Shots® Clay Targets program. Based on the highly successful First Shots introductory handgun events, the new First Shots Clay Targets program allows outdoor ranges to capitalize on growing interest in the clay target sports and engage those […]
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June is National Safety Month; Preventing Home Accidents Helps First Responders and Health Care Workers Focus on Community-wide Priorities NEWTOWN, Conn. – Project ChildSafe® and NSSF® are emphasizing gun safety as a critical part of home safety as National Safety Month kicks off, and as the nationwide surge in firearm sales continues and includes millions […]
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NEWTOWN, Conn. — NSSF®, the firearm industry trade association, is pleased to announce that it has selected seven recipients to receive a portion of 2020’s $100,000 grant allotment provided by the NSSF Hunting Heritage Trust®. The recipients of and the projects to which the grants will be applied include: Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership — $10,000 […]
The post NSSF Announces 2020 Hunting Heritage Trust Grant Recipients appeared first on NSSF.
NEWTOWN, Conn. — NSSF®, the trade association for the firearm industry, is pleased to announce that registration is now open for its newest webinar, “Outdoor Range Models of Success During the COVID-19 Era.” Produced as a coordinated effort of NSSF staff and representatives from the National Shooting Complex, CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park and Okeechobee Shooting Sports, […]
The post NSSF Announces New COVID-19 Operations Webinar for Outdoor Ranges appeared first on NSSF.
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearm industry, is pleased to announce that ATF is set to release its newest version of the Form 4473. The Form 4473 is used by all Federal Firearm License (FFL) holders to record pertinent information from persons seeking to purchase a […]
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Want to celebrate America’s independence like a Founding Father? Consider getting to a range. It’s what they would have wanted. The celebration of America’s independence, self-determination and revolutionary spirit is rooted in a heritage of responsible firearm ownership. John Adams, a signer of the Declaration of Independence and later the second President of the United […]
The post Independence Day Celebrates America’s Firearm Heritage appeared first on NSSF.
“The Stakes Have Never Been Higher.” Nearly three years ago, House Minority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) survived an attack by a deranged criminal misusing a firearm. That horrific event shocked the nation. For the Louisiana Congressman, though, it steeled his resolve. This next election is crucial for the firearm industry and Second Amendment rights. “The […]
The post Whip Scalise Shoots Straight with Firearm Industry appeared first on NSSF.
There’s an encouraging trend happening now that will benefit America’s public lands and bring together generations of outdoor enthusiasts. People are hunting. It’s a welcome trend that could steer conservation for generations. Firearm purchases in America reached record levels in 2020. Millions are first-time buyers, jumping off the fence and exercising their Second Amendment right […]
The post More Americans Hunting Through Coronavirus Crisis appeared first on NSSF.
Ongoing Support Aids in Efforts to Educate First-time Gun Buyers and Builds on 2019 Results NEWTOWN, Conn., and NAPERVILLE, Ill. – Vista Outdoor, a world leader in commercial, law enforcement and military ammunition and hunt/shoot accessories, has renewed its premiere sponsorship of NSSF’s Project ChildSafe® program for 2020. The continued sponsorship enhances previous partnerships between […]
The post Vista Outdoor Renews Sponsorship of NSSF’s Project ChildSafe appeared first on NSSF.
NEWTOWN, Conn.—With more than 23,000 wildfires having burned already this year—an increase of 20 percent over last year—NSSF® reminds shooters and hunters to take precautions so they don’t accidentally ignite a wildfire. Although fires that usually make headlines are those that scorch the arid West, all parts of the country can have destructive wildfires. The […]
The post With Fire Season Here, NSSF PSAs Remind Recreational Shooters to help Prevent Wildfires appeared first on NSSF.
NEWTOWN, Conn.—NSSF®, the trade association for the firearm industry, is pleased to announce that registration is now open for its newest webinar, “Using Social Media Effectively in Times of Crisis.” In this 60-minute webinar, Michelle Scheuermann, principle at Bullet Proof Communications and a favorite speaker at SHOT Show®, will discuss social media practices that allow […]
The post NSSF Opens Registration for Webinar ‘Using Social Media Effectively in Times of Crisis’ appeared first on NSSF.
We’ve all heard stories about how various wildlife species were decimated over a hundred years ago and how sportsmen pulled them back from the brink. We’ve also repeated this message in defense of hunting. But how many of us fully understand what this means beyond the soundbite? In the early 1900s, it was rare to […]
The post Black Bear Restoration—A National Conservation Success Story appeared first on NSSF.
Everytown for Gun Safety is now claiming the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms is a loophole that needs to be fixed. They’re so convinced, they’ve listed this loophole as a “fact” of the Second Amendment. It’s beyond a misunderstanding of the text of the Second Amendment. It’s an attempt at a wholesale […]
The post Everytown’s Linguistic Gymnastics: Second Amendment Doesn’t Really Mean ‘Bear’ Arms appeared first on NSSF.
The streaming service HBO Max is launching a reboot of the classic children’s cartoon Looney Tunes. In doing so they’ve caved to antigun cancel culture with two of the cartoon’s lovable losers. When the perpetually-failing hunter Elmer Fudd heads out to hunt Bugs Bunny, he’ll no longer carry his trusty shotgun. Instead, show writers decided […]
The post Disarming Elmer Fudd Shows Folly of Hollywood 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. Representative Guy Reschenthaler (R-Pa.) for agreeing to talk with us. Who introduced you to hunting/the shooting sports, and at what age? My grandparents taught me how to […]
The post NSSF Profile Q & A: Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (R-Pa.) appeared first on NSSF.
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With “Republicans” like these, who needs Democrats? The “Big Tent Republicans” have been so busy crowding in the RINOs, there’s hardly any room left for the elephants.
The post ‘Republicans for Biden’ are Gun Owners’ Enemies Inside the Gates appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
In 2002, the agency was losing 7.6 firearms per month. In 2007, the FBI was losing 3.2 firearms per month. In the latest audit, ending in July 2019, the FBI was losing a bit less than 1 firearm per...
The post Inspector General Audits FBI Controls Over Lost or Stolen Weapons, Comments appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
Palmetto State Armory has the ATI GSG Firefly 4.9" .22lr Threaded Barrel Pistol on sale for just $219.99. Here is a great budget-friendly 9mm handgun.
The post Gun Deals: ATI GSG Firefly 4.9″ .22lr Threaded Barrel Pistol just… $219.99 appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
“This is, frankly, being caused by unscrupulous gun dealers who allow far too easy access to weapons…”—Seattle Council President Lorena Gonzalez
The post Gun Grabbers Play Race Card; Guns Blamed for Seattle Shootings appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
We want to welcome the gun owners Class 0f 2020! The first 5 months of 2020, on a monthly basis, has broken every January, February, March, April, & May record of the past 10 years. The numbers are...
The post Second Amendment Supporters Welcome the 2020 Class of New Gun Owners! ~ VIDEO appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
A video of two homeowners defending their property hit the Internet, kicking off debates around the country.
The post Video Of Couple Defending Their Home With Guns Sparks Debate appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
This is a victory for the First Amendment as well as the Second,” said SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb.
The post Facing Court Loss, Defendants in California Gun Show Lawsuit Settle With SAF appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
Nearly three years ago, House Minority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) survived an attack by a deranged criminal misusing a firearm. That horrific event
The post Whip Scalise Shoots Straight With Firearm Industry appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
With Independence Day only days away, this Country can hardly be in a celebratory spirit, as the very words, ‘nationalism’ and ‘patriotism’ are treated like obscenities.
The post Independence Day Heralds in a Marxist Counter-Revolution appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
Caldwell is such a great supporter of AmmoLand News, they have 25 sheet packs of Caldwell Orange Peel 8" Splatter Targets for $10.49 with FREE shipping.
The post Gear Deal: Caldwell Orange Peel 8″ Splatter Target: 25 sheets Packs $10.49, FREES&H appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
Today, July 1st, the anti-gun bills passed by the General Assembly and signed into law by Governor Ralph Northam will take effect.
The post NRA: Multiple Anti-Gun Laws In Effect Today in Virginia appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
Last night, the Delaware General Assembly adjourned from its 2020 Legislative Session. NRA Members and Second Amendment supporters
The post Delaware General Assembly Officially Adjourns for the Year appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
Starting today, sections of House Bill 1284 (2019) go into effect. A five-year License to Carry a Handgun is now free to obtain in Indiana
The post Indiana: Effective Today! License to Carry Fees Eliminated appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
Demanded by hunters and shooters across the country, Federal Ammunition has launched a comprehensive line of high-quality branded gear
The post Ready for Summer: Federal Ammunition Releases New Merchandise appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
It is the NRA World Shoot from West Virginia with stages of fire from Sporting Clays, to 3-gun, Bullseye, and even Cowboy Action.
The post This Week on Shooting USA – The NRA World Shooting Championship appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
Gorilla Ammunition has in stock and shipping now its 300 round bulk bucket of Gorilla Bulk Ammo Self Defense 9mm 147gr Speer Gold Dot for $350.00 a bucket with flat rate shipping.
The post 300 Rounds Gorilla Ammo Self Defense 9mm 147gr Speer Gold Dot $350.00 Bulk Bucket appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
As the USA morphs into Venezuela, know & understand that there will be no “going back to the good old days” of over flowing grocery stores, unrestricted cell-phone service & uncensored communication.
The post Communist Revolution Continues, USA Morphs into Venezuela ~ VIDEO appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
Citizen disarmament fanatics like those at Safer Country would compel loss of rights without due process, and the only ones who would comply would be the “law-abiding.”
The post VA Background Check Expansion Push Ignores Reality and Less-Intrusive Alternative appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
Brownells has a pre-order sale on the Law Tactical AR15 Gen3-M Folding Stock Adapter in black that with coupon code you can pick it up for $254.94 with FREE shipping options.
The post Gun Deals: Law Tactical AR15 Gen3-M Folding Stock Adapter $244.99 FREE S&H CODE appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
Corporate gun control is a major threat - but one bill could greatly reduce it.
The post Below The Radar: Freedom Financing Act appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
If you're tired on inaccurate airguns don't give up! Check out the Umarex Gauntlet PCP Pellet Gun Air Rifle in .25 Caliber.
The post Umarex Gauntlet PCP Pellet Gun Air Rifle .25 Caliber – Review appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
Palmetto State Armory has a package sale on the Bushnell AR Optics 1-4X24mm Riflescope with the Illuminated BTR-1 Reticle and a matching cantilever mount for just $279.99 with FREE shipping.
The post Gun Gear: Bushnell AR 1-4X24mm Riflescope Illuminated BTR-1 Reticle $279.99 FREE S&H appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
SIG SAUER, Inc. congratulates Team SIG Captain and professional shooter Max Michel for his dual championship titles as the “Carry Optics” and “Overall” Champion.
The post Max Michel Earns Two Championship Titles at Texas State Open Championship appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
Firearms Policy Foundation announced today that it has filed its motion asserting that the ATF exceeded its authority in redefining the term “machinegun”.
The post Bumpstock Lawsuit Moves Forward as FPF Files Motion appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
The Combat Master is a professional-grade belt holster constructed of premium saddle leather and hand-molded by our experienced craftsmen
The post Galco Introduces Holsters for the Kimber K6S Revolver with 4in Barrel appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
Last Friday, the CA Assembly was expected to vote on AB 88, the public safety budget trailer bill that was recently amended to include gun control language.
The post California: Assembly Sends AB 88 Back to Senate without a Vote appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
Despite claims to the contrary by some firearms advocates, NICS has not been fixed. It is badly broken, and instead of “fixing” it, we should remove it
The post NICS: Delaying and Denying Your Right to Keep and Bear Arms appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
The latest chapter in a sustained campaign to undo Oklahoma’s new constitutional carry law has ended, with a court ruling
The post Oklahoma Supreme Court Invalidates Attack on Constitutional Carry Law appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
1000 Rounds of PMC X-Tac, .223 (5.56x45mm), FMJ-BT, 55 Grain reloadable ammunition for $370.49 That is $0.370 a round and a great price in today's crazy-mixed-up-world.
The post Ammo Deal: 1000 Rounds PMC X-Tac, .223 (5.56x45mm), FMJ-BT, 55 Grain $370.49 InStock appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
XS Sights is pleased to offer line extensions for its popular second-generation DXT2 Night Sights and a non-tritium rear option in new DXW2 Night Sights.
The post XS Sights Introduces New Line Extensions appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
Guidefitter, industry network for professional outdoor guides, today announced that Ian Jackson has joined the company as Vice President of Marketing
The post Guidefitter Hires Ian Jackson as Vice President of Marketing appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
Brownells.com is having a sale on CMMG AR15 22LR Bravo Rifle conversion kit & three matching magazines for $174.99 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 $174.99 FREE S&H appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
Ignorance or knowledge: Which approach seems more like “commonsense gun safety” to you?
The post ‘Decoding Firearms’ Educates on REAL ‘Gun Safety’ appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
The NICS Review Act is a Trojan Horse for a national registry of firearms transactions... and a classic case of bad faith on the part of anti-Second Amendment extremists.
The post Below The Radar: The NICS Review Act appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
Brownells has inventory and is shipping the Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0 Subcompact in 45ACP for just $480.99 after a coupon code at check out. Edge Members get FREE Shipping on all their orders
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2020 continues to serve up examples of why Americans should not tolerate gun control schemes that require citizens to obtain government permission
The post MD Illustrates Problem with Requiring Permission to Exercise Rights appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
At 5.11 Tactical we know many of you have been shut out of your local or favorite shooting & gun ranges and we feel your pain!
The post At 5.11 We’ve Never Missed the RANGE so Much! ~ VIDEO appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
No one in Government is lifting a finger to stop this; not Republicans in Congress, nor the President. There is a limp response from both, at best.
The post Our Country is Devolving into a Marxist Counter-Revolution – Part Two appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
Urgent call to action for Washington, D.C. Volunteers needed to provide security escorts & to protect monuments, such as the WWII monument, which was recently defaced by anti-American idiots.
The post Washington, D.C. Volunteers Needed To Provide Security Escorts & Protect Monuments appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
Smith & Wesson Performance Center introduces two new legacy knives in addition to a full line of high performance, tactically designed blades.
The post Smith & Wesson Performance Center Develops Awesome Legacy Knives appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
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Did you know that an M.A./N.J. compliant PTR-9R is identical to a non-compliant 9R? Except that it ships with 10-round magazines. I didn’t, at least not until PTR sent me one to review. Opening the box on this beauty has probably made it into the top 5 of my favorite moments working for TFB. There’s […]
The post Ban State MP5 – The Compliant PTR-9R appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Today’s Photo of the Day comes courtesy of the UK’s Royal Navy which has recently unveiled a new uniform and flash for the elite Royal Marines Commando units. The photos feature the new uniform manufactured by US-based Crye Precision. The Royal Marines Commandos trace their history back to World War Two when the first units were […]
The post POTD: Royal Marines Commandos New Uniform appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Let’s Take a Trip in the Wayback Machine This week on Wheelgun Wednesday, we’ll be traveling back to 1959 to take a look at the NRA’s Basic Pistol Marksmanship manual. Found in a collection of my grandfather’s old papers, the booklet is an interesting look back at conventional pistolcraft of the ’50s. While some of […]
The post Wheelgun Wednesday: 1959 Edition appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Since opening its doors in 2010, Austin, Texas-based Silencer Shop has proven to be a key player in the recent explosion of the suppressor market. Their efforts and innovations have done as much or more to make suppressors accessible than anyone else in the game. This accessibility and increased demand can then, in turn, be […]
The post “Summertime Silence” Demo and Vendor Event by Silencer Shop and Texas Ordnance Depot appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Virtually any institution with a history spanning more than two centuries is almost certain to experience its fair share of ups and downs over those many years. America’s oldest gun maker, the Remington Arms Company, is no exception. Since its founding by Eliphalet Remington in Ilion, New York in 1816, Remington has seen some of […]
The post Remington Preps for Bankruptcy (Again), Possible Sale appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
TFB readers may remember when Raniero Testa managed to hit 13 clay targets in 1.6 seconds in 2017. In the meantime, the Winchester sponsored pro-shooter was able to best himself, hitting 14 hand-thrown clay targets before they reached the ground. Not one who sits on his laurels, now with the “stage name” RT14, he recently participated […]
The post 12 Shots – 12 Gauge – 0.72 Seconds – New Record of Raniero Testa appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Sector Optics is a division of Torrey Pines. Torrey Pines is known for making small thermal viewers. They came out with their G1T2 system. The G1T3 is a similar set up with a simpler thermal viewer. Similar to the G1T2, the G1T3 utilizes their G1 1-8×24 LPVO. The G1 utilizes Sector Optics’ ID technology. ID […]
The post Sector Optics G1T3 LPVO With T3 Thermal Internal Display appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves brings you more Thunder Ranch and Clint Smith gun genius in this entry of the “How to Win the Fight” series (check the end card for the full playlist). If you want to know what it takes to win, you’ve gotta work on your fundamentals. Clint Smith discusses […]
The post How to Win the Fight: Thunder Ranch Fundamentals appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Strike Industries has launched two new products, a pistol grip and a selector switch, designed for the CZ Scorpion EVO 3. Both of the new parts are compatible with all CZ Scorpion EVO 3 models. Let’s see what features each of the new parts packs. SI CZ Scorion EVO 3 Pistol Grip Compared to the factory […]
The post NEW Strike Industries CZ Scorpion EVO 3 Accessories – Pistol Grip and Selector Switch appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Baret Fawbush of the popular Instagram account TRUEXODUSrecently held a public range day in his background shooting gallery just outside the Southern Indiana town of Poseyville. Admission was free as long as folks signed a COVID-19 release form. This wasn’t the first shoot that Baret had hosted behind the church that he is currently serving […]
The post TRUEXODUS Range Day and Interview appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Welcome to TFB’s Photo Of The Day series. Every day we show you a selection of pictures and today the location is Jurmalciems in Latvia. We have soldiers assigned to the 5th Battalion, 4th Air Defense Artillery Regiment firing the FIM-92 Stinger Man-Portable Air Defense System. The Stinger is an infrared homing surface-to-air missile (SAM), and each missile […]
The post POTD: FIM-92 Stinger Man-Portable Air Defense System appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Welcome everyone to the 56th Edition of ‘Hot Gat or Fudd Crap?’, one of our many series here on TFB. If you’re new to the series, this is where we look at the most obscure firearms that are actually for sale and ask the question – is this Gat a sweet deal or does it […]
The post HOT GAT or FUDD CRAP? Awesome Flamethrowers or Akimbo Fugliness? appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
In the 1890s, Arthur William Savage obtained patents for a repeating rifle and hammerless striker-fired mechanism, and then he founded Savage Arms in Utica, New York. More than a century later, today the company that still bears his name produces a host of rifles and shotguns for a variety of uses. They have recently announced […]
The post Savage Adds 300 PRC Options to 110 Series Rifles appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Have you ever encountered a gun guy who wasn’t thoroughly acquainted with the aroma of Hoppe’s #9 gun cleaner? Such an anomaly would likely be difficult to find. Since Frank August Hoppe first mixed that famous nine-chemical concoction 117 years ago, the brand has become virtually ubiquitous in the realm of firearms cleaning. For many […]
The post Hoppe’s “How to Clean” Videos Give Firearms Maintenance Tips appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
On 23 June, the Spanish government announced that it had approved the production of 348 VCR 8×8 armored fighting vehicles, with the value of the order estimated to be around €2 billion or $2.24 billion. A formal contract signing is expected to take place in August. The 🇪🇦 government approved today the building of the […]
The post Spain Approves Initial Production of New Armored Fighting Vehicles appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
The Ruger Precision Rifle has been a massive hit with both experienced and new precision rifle shooters. The modular design of the rifle allows shooters to customize their rig to fit their needs and is competitively priced. The Helix 6 carbon fiber barrel is a pre-fit upgrade designed specifically for the Ruger Precision Rifle meant […]
The post Helix 6 Precision Pre-Fit Carbon Fiber Barrels for Ruger Precision Rifle appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
The Indiana House recently voted 64-17 for Bill HB 1284 which helped expand Indiana’s stand-your-ground laws. Inside that bill was also legislation that removed all fees associated with the cost of Indiana Carry Licenses as well as removing court costs for justified use of force in certain circumstances. The Indiana Senate approved the bill by […]
The post By July 2020 Indiana Carry Licenses Will be Completely Free appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Two years ago I posted about the Multi-purpose Arcade Combat Simulator (M.A.C.S). It was a basic rifle marksmanship training system that was based on a Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) gaming console. Hook it up to a TV, plug in the M.A.C.S. cartridge and plug in what looks like an M16 into the SNES console. […]
The post M.A.C.S Rifles – SNES Laser M16s appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Photo Of The Day – A picture and story found at the Soviet Wastelands, we’re looking at “a Chinese PLA horseman riding towards a nuclear explosion whilst aiming a Kalashnikov during a Nuclear weapons test in Lop Nur China 1964.” Times were certainly different then. Just imagine sitting on a horse at full speed, gas […]
The post POTD: Riding Towards Nuclear Explosion With an AK appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Welcome back to The Rimfire Report! In this ongoing series, we aim to explore the various firearms, ammunition, competitions, history, and news surrounding the rimfire world. This week we’ll be exploring a rimfire shooting practice that has been picking up more and more attention in recent years – The Extreme Long Range 22LR (ELR Rimfire). This […]
The post The Rimfire Report: What it Takes to Get Extreme Long Range out of 22LR 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 discusses 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 […]
The post TFB Round Table: We CRAVED More so Along Came the 6.5 Creedmoor appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
SIG’s MCX Virtus Patrol Rifle is a premium series of 5.56/300BLK gas piston firearms intended to compete in the higher end of the AR-heavy modern rifle/carbine market. Available in FDE or gray, it weighs in at just under 8 pounds with a full-length 16-inch barrel and comes with Sig’s Matchlite Duo trigger. Would you like […]
The post SIG Sauer MCX Virtus PCP Air Rifle Now Shipping appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Who doesn’t enjoy shooting suppressed .22s? Terrifically quiet, smooth and easy-shooting, and far less expensive to blow through rounds than probably any other gun you own except a Daisy Red Ryder. Tons of people enjoy hushed plinking for fun, and many shooters also use .22 firearms for more purposed endeavors like small varmint hunting and […]
The post Clean-22 Suppressor Ammo from CCI appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Phoenix Weaponry has introduced a new line of integrally suppressed shotguns currently consisting of two models – Cindy and Eliza. Cindy is their entry-level integrally suppressed shotgun whereas Eliza shotguns have a number of other improvements besides the integrally suppressed barrels. Both of these shotguns feature a true integral silencer system where the suppressor overlaps the ported […]
The post Phoenix Weaponry Introduces Integrally Suppressed Shotgun Line appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine has published a press release telling about the new, domestically-produced submachine gun called SMG-15 that they are currently testing and may adopt in the foreseeable future. The press release notes that the gun is made by a company called “UKROP” LLC (ТОВ «УКРОП») which according to some Ukrainian […]
The post Ukrainian Border Guard Tests Locally Made SMG-15 Submachine Guns appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Shotguns – one of the most powerful hand-held firearms civilians are allowed to own. Often underestimated, as it can be used in so many ways by just changing the ammunition: birdshot, buckshot or slugs and other variants. Of course, a shotgun has limits, you don’t see too many of them on the Long Range Precision course, […]
The post POTD: Benelli M4 Shotgun appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
In this episode, TFBTV GOES TO HOLLYWOOD! (Well, technically Burbank, California.) This video is a part of a 5 episode series covering guns used in cinema and film, and we kick off the playlist with this Episode 1, “The Top 5 Most Expensive Guns from Movies”. In terms of episode ones, we think this ep […]
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Photo Of The Day – The COVID19 Coronavirus certainly changed the world. Today we’re looking at an event from the beginning of this month, held at the Móron Air Base in Spain. Above you see a U.S. Marine with the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 20.2, as he fires at his target during a combat […]
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Good morning everyone and welcome back to another edition of TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by our friends at Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the new R9 suppressor. Last week we finished up the last of the integrally suppressed firearms from Innovative Arms – the IA-SC9-K Scorpion K. This week we head back to […]
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A little over a year ago my friend JW Ramp was in CA and I got a chance to check out his ANVIS10 aka PNVG (Panoramic Night Vision Goggles). Well fast forward to last Wednesday, I got a chance to check out the more expensive L3 GPNVG (Ground PNVG). I was able to spend a […]
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Each day TFB publishes one or more photographs from the fascinating world of firearms. Along with this comes a brief explanation about what is going on. Today’s Photo Of The Day is enhanced by a series of pictures from NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group in Latvia. We’re looking at some Canadian Soldiers (above & below) with […]
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In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves reviews the all-titanium Dead Air Nomad Ti silencer/suppressor. First thing’s first: If you want to run this can on a 5.56mm/.223 rifle with shorter than a 12.5″ barrel OR on a full auto OR if you just like mag dumping, this is NOT the can for you. If […]
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At SHOT Show 2020, TFB reported on Sightmark’s forthcoming solar-powered red dots. With a new social media announcement, Sightmark has shared that the first batch of these sun-loving optics have arrived and will soon begin shipping to pre-order customers. On 22nd June they said, “Good news! The first batch of Element Mini Solar red dots have […]
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The venerable 1911 – you’d be hard-pressed to find a shooter who isn’t at least broadly familiar with this classic design. Through 75 years of military service and countless variations on John Moses Browning’s original model, some have hated it and many have loved it. As it has aged, the 1911 has come to spark […]
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Just this year, Midwest Industries launched a new type of M-LOK red dot sight mount that is compatible with the rails they make for Marlin lever-action rifles and Ruger’s PC Carbine. The optic mount is made to attach to the rail via M-LOK slots and eliminates the extra space between the optic and barrel without […]
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Italian gunmaker Pietta has partnered with Davidson’s to produce two new exclusive revolvers. Founded in 1963, Pietta specializes in historical weapons. The brace of brass-and-blued model 1873s will be available chambered in .357 Magnum and the classic .45 Long Colt. Their recent press release introducing this pair of wheelguns reads as follows below with more […]
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For anyone looking into a career in the firearms industry, Ruger is now hiring multiple positions throughout seven locations across the United States. There’s a wide range of positions Ruger is currently hiring for, such as Production Associates, Industrial Tech Helpdesk, Occupational Health Nurse, Product Design Engineer, Tool Maker, and several others. Ruger also listed […]
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Barnaul Cartridge Plant has announced that the steel-cased 300 Blackout ammunition which they first introduced at the end of the past year, has now arrived at stateside and is available for purchase. Currently, depending on the quantity you buy (20 or 500 rounds) this ammo will cost you from $0.41 to $0.43 per round (Brownells prices). That […]
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Just this year Vortex has been quite popular especially with their 1-10×24 Razor LPVO which Matt E reviewed. I was more interested in their new Strike Eagle 5-25×56 as an upgrade from my Diamondback Tactical 6-24x50mm. How does the Strike Eagle 5-25×56 hold up to long range shooting? Let’s take a closer look. Step Aside, […]
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Photo Of The Day – A close-in weapon system, or CIWS for short, is a point-defense weapon system for detecting and destroying incoming missiles and enemy aircraft which may have penetrated the outer defenses. It looks a bit like R2D2 in Star Wars when it has its full suite of panels on. It works well […]
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All over the internet, there are articles where people talk about what’s best to have on your body when concealing a firearm. It’s not uncommon to talk about various lights, knives, medical supplies and spare magazines. Having different items on you is a great way to be prepared for daily life, but it’s really easy […]
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This Side Charge AR-15 Upper Receiver and Bolt Carriers aren’t exactly a new offering from Jard, although we haven’t yet covered it here at TFB. Jard’s Side Charge upper receiver and bolt carrier are designed to be able to disassemble without the use of tools by way of a slot that allows the side charging […]
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Walther Arms was founded in Germany in 1886. Since then, they have primarily produced handguns and today their lineup includes the PPQ or PolizeiPistole Quick Defence. Available since 2011, the PPQ comes in several variants and calibers including 9mm, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP. The M2 version is characterized by a left- or right-hand reversible […]
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Last week we saw the peculiar experience of John Rigby & Co. during the British lockdown, now we have a look at another great firm from London: James Purdey & Sons. Here we’re invited to stay safe at home (yeah, we may have heard it already…) and we are offered the chance to pass the […]
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Welcome back to the latest episode of TFB’s Behind The Gun Podcast. This week we sit down with Jack Carr, the New York Times Bestselling author of The Terminal List, True Believer and Savage Son, all of which are published by Simon and Schuster. Jack served in the U.S. Navy as a SEAL, as a […]
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One of TFB’s most popular articles is the HERA Arms CQR Stock and CQR Front grip (from 2016), so it’s evident that their products create a lot of interest. As you may have noticed from Hrachya’s article on the new Hera Arms VRB Pump Action Rifle it’s time again for a bunch of new products from […]
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To most shooters, Aimpoint is best known for optics like their rifle-mounted red dots such as the PRO (Patrol Rifle Optic) or the Micro series, and their increasingly popular ACRO P-1 pistol sight. In March 2019, TFB reported that the US Department of Defense would be purchasing $24 million worth of Aimpoint FCS13RE sights for […]
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Leupold has recently launched its Performance Eyewear line of glasses. As a designer and manufacturer of high-quality optics, this is a bit of a departure from their normal product line up. However, I’m willing to give almost anything a shot, and Leupold generously sent out a pair of “Packout” style glasses for testing and evaluation. […]
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Photo Of The Day – We are back in what may be one of the most popular classes. Unfortunately, most people cannot take it, but at least we’re able to enjoy this picture. I think you share my view that we need more Uzi content, and here we see it on full-auto on the Special Forces […]
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Model 60; Stainless Painless (For the shooter, that is…) I spent a number of years carrying the S&W 340PD as a jogging/backup gun. Those years were painful ones at the range. I try to train with at least 100 rounds of full power defensive ammo in my carry pieces. Therefore I often bloodied the web […]
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The US Air Force has announced that it has begun fielding the first of approximately 125,000 new SIG Sauer M18 Modular Handgun System 9x19mm pistols. The Air Force announced that it has opted for the more compact M18 over the M17, selected by the US Army, in May 2018. The very first pistols began reaching Air […]
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Dead Air Armament has just announced the release of the NOMAD-TI – a sub-10 ounce .30 caliber rifle suppressor built on the successes of the prior NOMAD and NOMAD-L releases. Fans of our Silencer Saturday series will remember the NOMAD as being one of my all-time favorite 300BLK suppressors. Besides being adaptable to a variety […]
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Several months ago, Wilson Combat announced the WCP320 9mm pistol which was the first pistol designed in collaboration with SIG Sauer and represents an enhanced P320 upgraded with Wilson Combat’s signature parts and design improvement elements. Yesterday, the company published a press release introducing the second WC/SIG pistol called WCP320 Carry. Compared to the full-size WCP320, […]
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Brooksville, Florida-based Adams Arms has announced that VooDoo Innovations has moved into the AR-15 market with the launch of two new rifles, the Witch Doctor and the Dark Moon, both chambered in 5.56×45 and priced under $800. Here’s what Adams Arms had to say: Adams Arms announces the launch of VooDoo Innovations. VooDoo Innovations, known […]
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Grey Man Tactical has just released the latest addition to their already extensive line of tactical gear – the RMP Series Rigid Organizational Panel. This panel is designed to help organize and conceal a wide variety of firearms, medical supplies, hunting gear, and overland gear all on the back of your seat. The New RMP […]
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SIG Sauer has just announced the M400 TREAD COIL, a new and enhanced version of their popular ready-out-of-the-box TREAD series of rifles. SIG Sauer describes the new rifle as “a new standard of performance and value in the AR market”. The new TREAD COIL comes with a ROMEO5 TREAD red dot optic, a Matchlite Duo trigger, and a […]
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Earlier I reviewed the Cypher X SCAR17Shorty, a SCAR 17S pistol cut down to 13″. When the opportunity to review the new Springfield Armory SAINT Victor 308 Pistol presented itself I jumped at it. I was curious what a 10.3″ .308 pistol would be like. I was pleasantly surprised and it exceeded my expectations. Springfield […]
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Today’s Photo of the Day sees US troops stationed in Poland get to grips with some British small arms. Men from two cavalry regiments – one British, one American, took part in a familiarisation exercise at Bemowo Piskie, in Poland, on 30th April 2020. The two units are part of NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence that consists […]
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Welcome everyone to the 55th edition of ‘Hot Gat or Fudd Crap?’, one of our many series here on TFB. If you’re new to the series, this is where we look at the most obscure firearms that are actually for sale and ask the question – is this Gat a sweet deal or only have […]
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Winchester has been producing 22LR rimfire ammunition for quite a long time. I would consider Winchester to be one of the leaders in rimfire ammunition production along with giants such as CCI and Remington. They have just released their new Wildcat Super Speed 22LR cartridge aimed at semi-auto rimfire shooters. Winchester Debuts the Wildcat Super […]
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