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NEWTOWN, Conn. — NSSF®, the firearm industry trade association, is pleased to announce that Geissele Automatics will be donating 250,000 face masks and Otis Technology will be supplying more than 52,500 bottles of hand sanitizer for distribution during the 2022 SHOT Show®. Headquartered in North Wales, Pennsylvania, Geissele Automatics is a manufacturer and distributor of […]
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NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearms industry, is pleased to announce that Geissele® Automatics, Glock®, Sig Sauer®, US LawShield® and Veterans of Foreign Wars® have signed on to sponsor the 7th Annual NSSF/HAVA Golf Classic at the Bronze level. “It is paramount to the effort of […]
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NEWTOWN, Conn. — NSSF®, the trade association for the firearm industry, is pleased to announce that Guns.com has agreed to sponsor the 2022 SHOT UniversityTM at the Platinum level. Headquartered in Burnsville, Minnesota, Guns.com is a firearms marketplace that partners with storefront firearm retailers to provide a robust online sales channel. “With such a groundswell […]
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NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearm industry, is pleased to announce that Gearfire has signed on to sponsor NSSF’s SHOT UniversityTM Online. Gearfire provides a suite of award-winning technology solutions that has transformed the way the over 2,000 businesses within the firearm industry sell online, collect […]
The post Gearfire Sponsors NSSF’s SHOT University Online appeared first on NSSF.
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearm industry, is pleased to announce that the United States Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) has agreed to sponsor the 7th Annual NSSF/HAVA Golf Classic at the Gold support level. The USCCA is an association of responsibly armed Americans whose members get […]
The post USCCA Sponsors 7th Annual NSSF/HAVA Golf Classic at the Gold Level appeared first on NSSF.
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®) and a group of fourteen firearm manufacturers, distributors, and retailers filed a lawsuit and moved for a preliminary injunction in federal court today challenging as unconstitutional a New York law designed to blame the industry for the criminal misuse or unlawful possession of firearms in New York no matter where they were […]
The post Members of the Firearm Industry Launch Battle to Have New York Statute Declared Unconstitutional appeared first on NSSF.
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the firearm industry trade association, will host several governors at SHOT Show® 2022 to speak about the importance of the firearm industry to their state, efforts to attract firearm and ammunition-related businesses, and the benefits of firearm-related businesses to their state economies. NSSF’s Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade […]
The post NSSF to Host Governors’ Forum at SHOT Show 2022 appeared first on NSSF.
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearm industry, is pleased to announce that The Independence Fund has agreed to support the 7th Annual NSSF/HAVA Golf Classic at the Silver sponsorship level. The Independence Fund is an organization that focuses on assisting our nation’s catastrophically wounded Veterans, their […]
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Highlighting Longstanding Conservation Partnerships with Industries, State Agencies and USFWS NEWTOWN, Conn. — NSSF®, the trade association for the firearm industry, previously announced an initiative designed to strengthen ties between all excise tax-paying manufacturers—firearms and ammunition, archery equipment, marine and sportfishing equipment—and the state agencies that use these funds to conserve wildlife and habitats through […]
The post NSSF Announces the Release of Video 2 on the ‘Partner with a Payer®’ Webpage appeared first on NSSF.
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the firearm industry trade association, revealed that the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) processed 687,788 background checks during the week leading up to and including Black Friday. FBI’s NICS recorded 187,585 on Black Friday alone, ranking it among the Top 10 Highest Days […]
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The past two years have witnessed gun sales the likes of which have never been seen before. It’s not just Red states either. The totals include big numbers in Blue states already home to some of the strictest gun control laws in the country. With the midterm elections less than 10 months away, elected officials […]
The post Gun Control States See New Reality for Gun Rights appeared first on NSSF.
NEWTOWN, Conn. — NSSF®, the firearm industry trade association, is pleased to announce that Geissele Automatics will be donating 250,000 face masks and Otis Technology will be supplying more than 52,500 bottles of hand sanitizer for distribution during the 2022 SHOT Show®. Headquartered in North Wales, Pennsylvania, Geissele Automatics is a manufacturer and distributor of […]
The post Geissele Automatics and Otis Technology Help Keep the 2022 SHOT Show Safe with Face Mask and Hand Sanitizer Sponsorship appeared first on NSSF.
Mexico is going to have to answer a few basic questions when their lawyers finally step in front of a judge to claim that U.S.-based manufacturers are somehow responsible for their own lack of law enforcement on their side of the border. First question: where are all the firearms that went missing from the Mexican […]
The post Mexico’s Military Gun Trafficking Problem appeared first on NSSF.
Gun control groups are at it again. When they need to gin up fear about lawful gun ownership, there’s not a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention statistic they won’t throw in the bucket to mislead the American public. Everytown for Gun Control, the gun control group that’s bought and paid for by antigun billionaire […]
The post Everytown’s Megaphone The Trace and Unexplained Math appeared first on NSSF.
It turns out President Joe Biden is seeing more guns being sold in his first year than his two White House predecessors. For all his intent to hobble the firearm industry and clamp down on lawful gun ownership, gun sales have been good. Really good. December’s NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check (NICS) figures for […]
The post President Biden Earns Gun Sales Distinction He’d Rather Ignore appeared first on NSSF.
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearms industry, is pleased to announce that Geissele® Automatics, Glock®, Sig Sauer®, US LawShield® and Veterans of Foreign Wars® have signed on to sponsor the 7th Annual NSSF/HAVA Golf Classic at the Bronze level. “It is paramount to the effort of […]
The post NSSF Welcomes Many Bronze Level Sponsors of 7th Annual NSSF/HAVA Golf Classic appeared first on NSSF.
NEWTOWN, Conn. — NSSF®, the trade association for the firearm industry, is pleased to announce that Guns.com has agreed to sponsor the 2022 SHOT UniversityTM at the Platinum level. Headquartered in Burnsville, Minnesota, Guns.com is a firearms marketplace that partners with storefront firearm retailers to provide a robust online sales channel. “With such a groundswell […]
The post Guns.com Commits to Platinum Sponsorship of 2022 SHOT University appeared first on NSSF.
The Biden administration this week tried to take a gun control victory lap, but stumbled badly over facts coming out of the starting blocks. Attorney General Merrick Garland issued a press release ballyhooing the Department of Justice (DOJ) issuing a new rule telling firearm retailers they must provide secure firearm storage devices for sale to […]
The post DOJ Publishes Final Rule to Do What Gun Industry Already Does appeared first on NSSF.
Gun control groups worked for decades to impose Second Amendment restrictions that do little to reduce crime. They’ve used public relations campaigns, scare tactics and rhetoric that never addresses those actually committing these tragedies. Over the past two years, though, Americans have experienced first-hand what happens when they are left defenseless against criminals that don’t […]
The post Americans Not Buying Gun Control’s ‘Crime Prevention’ Ruse appeared first on NSSF.
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearm industry, is pleased to announce that Gearfire has signed on to sponsor NSSF’s SHOT UniversityTM Online. Gearfire provides a suite of award-winning technology solutions that has transformed the way the over 2,000 businesses within the firearm industry sell online, collect […]
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At today’s pre-Industry Day at the Range, Standard Manufacturing unveiled their newest SG9 pistol. This new striker-fired offering comes in both a regular and optics-ready version. Their president was kind enough to show us the newest pistol first. [SHOT 2022] New SG9 Pistol from Standard Manufacturing Both the pistols featured fully ambidextrous controls, and feature […]
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It is officially that wonderful time of year where the firearm industry comes together to unveil some of their biggest products and announcements for the year. We are officially talking about SHOT Show (Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor, and Trade Show). This includes multiple days on a convention floor where manufacturers are showing of their ‘wares as […]
The post [SHOT 2022] Silencer Central Sponsors “Industry Day at the Range” App appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
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First Shots with Savage’s New 110PCS Today at NSSF’s Industry Day at the Range, I got a chance to take a few shots with Savage’s new 110 PCS bolt action pistol. Savage is no stranger to having a bolt handle and ejection port on opposite sides, as some of their varmint and target rifles in […]
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Welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the YHM Turbo K rifle suppressor. Last week we kicked off our suppressor survey to ask everyone about their perspectives on NFA ownership. The survey is still live through 1/31/2022 (win prizes). Today (yes, I know it’s Sunday) we are […]
The post SILENCER SATURDAY #211: Sunday SHOT Show 2022 Suppressor Preview appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Photo Of The Day – established in 2014 this is our way to show various photos with firearms on a daily basis. There’s always a story to the pictures and hopefully, you’ll learn something new. Below (and above) you have Spc. Michael Moulton, a native of Juneau, Alaska, assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 6th Brigade […]
The post POTD: Alaska National Guard Aviators appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
One of the biggest issues when it comes to traveling with guns and gear is the fact you never have enough space. I cannot tell you how many times I have traveled into a different state for training courses with multiple bags for all my gear. I reviewed the Otte Gear Range Bag a while […]
The post TFB Review: First Spear Contractor Bag appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
In today’s Photo Of The Day, we have some photos of Norwegian Navy EODs, US Navy EODs Mobile Unit 8, and Danish Navy EODs training together with the Norwegian Army and Air Force during the Exercise Arctic Specialist. Above you can see some Heckler & Koch HK416s working together from an inflatable boat. Below there’s a heavy Machine […]
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Welcome back thermal enthusiasts! We have a relatively new thermal scope for this week’s Friday Night Lights. iRayUSA is the distributor for InfiRay in China. They are the same people who make the Jerry C and Jerry F. Well, iRayUSA has a new thermal weapon sight called the RICO MK1 and they have a laser […]
The post Friday Night Lights: iRayUSA New RICO MK1 W/ Laser Range Finder appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
B&T USA has just announced the arrival of the SPC9 – Special Purpose Carbine – that combines features and characteristics from the B&T APC9, H&K MP5, and the AR-15 platforms. Critics of most blow-back operated pistol caliber carbines often note that perceived recoil and suppression characteristics are underwhelming compared to delayed action systems. The B&T […]
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BRG USA has announced its latest offering to the US concealed carry market with the new BRG9 Elite pistol. For those of you heading to SHOT Show Industry Day at the Range this year, you’ll be able to stop in at lane SR6 to check out this new pistol or check it out at booth […]
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According to an announcement by the Lithuanian Ministry of Defense, the Lithuanian Armed Forces has ordered “optical devices” for their Heckler & Koch G36 rifles in a step to modernize their performance. The contract is worth around EUR 4 million and from the pictures, it looks like they have chosen the Meopta MedForce DF 1-4×22, made […]
The post Lithuanian Armed Forces Buy Meopta 1-4x LPVO Scopes For H&K G36s appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
This is one that many of us in the long-range shooting community have been waiting for. The Razor HD line of riflescopes has been extremely popular amongst precision rifle shooters as well as serious hunters and their Razor HD Gen II riflescope has been one of the best in the business – until now. Vortex […]
The post Vortex Introduces the new Razor HD Gen III 6-36×56 FFP Riflescope appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Maxim Defense have announced the launch of a new 7.62×51mm AR, the MD:11. Maxim Defense describe the MD:11 as an update of the original Stoner AR-10 design. It will be available in 6.5 Creedmoor and .308Win/7.62×51mm. This marks a move into a new area for Maxim Defense, their recent products have focused on small, compact PDW […]
The post Maxim Defense Announces New MD:11 Series appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
SIG Sauer have announced the expansion of their Equinox Elite Series for the P220, P226, and P229 Classic Line pistols. The new pistols offer the two-tone Equinox slide treatment, a black anodized alloy frame, X-RAY 3 Day/Night Sights and black G10 grip. SIG Sauer @TFB: SIG Sauer Releases Gold Barrels For P320 & P365 Pistols TFB Review: SIG Sauer […]
The post SIG SAUER Custom Works Adds Equinox Elite Finish to Classic Line Pistols appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
To say that I am excited is a bit of an understatement. Knowing that more B&T suppressors are bound for U.S. shores is a great way to kick off the year. In fact, since B&T will be at the 2022 SHOT Show Industry Day At The Range, there’s a good chance we’ll get a first-hand […]
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In this very exciting episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is pleased to announce the Springfield Hellion bullpup rifle, aka the HS Produkt VHS-2 (specifically, the VHS-K2). Springfield is going to be importing this rifle which has been in production in Croatia since 2008. It serves as the national rifle of Croatia and – of all […]
The post The VHS-2 is HERE: NEW Springfield Hellion Bullpup Review & Mud Test appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
The Model P-10 was CZ’s answer to the striker-fired, polymer-framed pistol market, and currently includes around nine different variations spread across four different letter designations. Other models include the C, S, and M designations, while the full-size CZ P-10 F features a longer grip to accommodate added magazine capacity, and no one in the competition […]
The post TFB Review: CZ P-10 F Competition-Ready Pistol appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Photo Of The Day: The Falkland Islands Defence Force is the Volunteer Military Unit first established in 1892. The Force is fully funded by the Falkland Islands Government and works closely with British Forces to provide defence and security to the Falkland Islands. The FIDF holds a number of historic weapons. This weekend, members of […]
The post POTD: Falkland Islands Defence Force Shooting Historic Weapons appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Being in the firearms world, it’s easy to get caught up in the latest and greatest when it comes to firearms and gear. It’s my job to get caught up in what new firearm or piece of gear can make life easier to carry a concealed firearm. I can’t tell you how many articles I […]
The post Concealed Carry Corner: How To Survive An Attack appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
I’ll be 100% honest. I knew nothing about the .327 Federal Magnum caliber until I saw the TFBTV video on the Smith & Wesson Model 327. The video intrigued me, sending me into a downward spiral of research. What I ultimately found is that there are several advantages that have led to more people carrying […]
The post Federal Premium Introduces HST .327 Federal Magnum JHP appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Browning has published the list of products that are new for 2022. The list includes new versionss of X-Bolt bolt action rifle, BAR Mk3 centerfire and SA-22 rimfire semi-auto rifles, new Cynergy, Maxus II, Silver and A5 shotgun options as well as a couple of new models of the Buck Mark rimfire pistol. You can […]
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The Savage 110 line has been extremely popular as of late and Savage Arms has been hard at work adding various iterations of the rifle to their rapidly expanding 110 lineup. Savage Arms has announced the introduction of their new Savage 110 Carbon Tactical bolt-action rifle which features an all-new PROOF Research Carbon fiber wrapped […]
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Crimson Trace have launched additions to their Laserguard line for the Ruger MAX-9. The new Laserguards are available in green and red lasers, the sights have 4-hour battery lives from their 1/3N lithium batteries and have an activation switch on the front strap of the grip. The Laserguard green model has an MSRP of $359.99 […]
The post Crimson Trace Laserguard for Ruger MAX-9 Pistols appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Through distributors like Arms of America and Atlantic Firearms, WBP of Poland has been sending high-quality AK pattern rifles and pistols to the US for several years now. The latest of which is the Mini Jack 5.56 Pistol. This short AKM style pistol is chambered in the ever-popular 5.56x45mm cartridge and offers an alternative AK pistol […]
The post WBP Brings the Mini Jack 5.56 Pistol to US Shores appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Longtime readers of TFB will know our very own Vladimir Onokoy as not only a very competent writer but also an insightful specialist on non-American weaponry from various countries including Iraq, Afghanistan, Somalia, and 12 other countries, mostly as a security contractor. Vlad likes to train, shoot competitively and has also been published in various […]
The post TFB B-Side Podcast: Gun Law and Gun Life in Iraq with Vlad appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
The first shot heard around the world from the 2022 firearms industry is the announcement of the commercial availability of the SIG Sauer NGSW MCX-SPEAR. The MCX-SPEAR is the rifle in the final stages of selection for the Army’s Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) that will equip soldiers with new rifles, ammunition, optics, and suppressors. […]
The post Commercially Available! The SIG Sauer NGSW MCX-SPEAR appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Holsters can be one of the most hit-or-miss firearms accessories that one can encounter, and I’d be willing to bet that most longtime handgun owners have a collection of a least a dozen that didn’t work out at one point or another. The holster world has come a long way from the “Milt Sparks” type […]
The post TFB Review: Black Arch Protos-M and Entrada Holsters appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Photo Of The Day: If you want to hide a horse in the winter, Savotta from Finland may have a solution for you. For the Finnish independence day, they posted these images, which hopefully will put a smile on your face. Savotta have been manufacturing outdoors, hunting and tactical equipment since 1955. Can you identify the […]
The post POTD: Savotta Camouflage appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has awarded Winchester Ammunition a large contract for 9×19 mm ammunition in three out of four of their categories. The categories are Duty/Service (Micro),Training – Reduced Lead and Frangible, and below you can find which types of ammunition the agency chose. Winchester @ TFB: U.S. Army Awards Winchester $20 Million […]
The post FBI Contract for Winchester Ammunition (9×19 mm) appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
For more than 30 years the Ruger Mini-14 was the Royal Bermuda Regiment’s service rifle. The unlikely choice saw service from the early 1980s onwards replacing the FN FAL-derived L1A1. Formed in 1965 the Royal Bermuda Regiment (RBR) is a territorial line infantry battalion, whose primary role is internal security. The regiment is essentially a territorial or […]
The post The Ruger Mini-14 – An Unlikely Service Rifle appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Yes you read that right. Defense distributed has taken their Ghost Gunner desktop CNC to the next level. They are now offering jigs and code to mill a zero percent receiver (raw billet blank aka brick of aluminum) into a lower receiver. Life finds a way to be ungovernable. Ghost Gunner @TFB TFB Review: Ghost […]
The post Ghost Gunner Can Make Zero Percent Receiver! appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
80% lowers need not apply: In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves speaks with Cody Wilson about the NEW upgrade to the Ghost Gunner 3 that allows GG3 owners to turn “0% receivers” – regular blocks of aluminum – into AR-15 receivers, and possibly pistol frames and other components. Yes: this means that if you […]
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If you’re serious about carrying your binoculars, laser range finders and other similar gear in a convenient and comfortable way, Bushnell has a new Vault Bino Harness System. I also see this could be a solution for those who carry thermal spotters/binoculars and there may be other uses depending on your needs and imagination – I’m […]
The post New Vault Bino Harness System from Bushnell appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
The Duty RDS sight is the latest product announcement from the Swedish company Aimpoint, with just days until SHOT Show 2022 opens. As the name indicates, the target customer group is Law Enforcement in need of a budget-friendly, yet durable sight. The Duty RDS has a 2-MOA dot, and the brightness intensity switch is controlled via a […]
The post New Aimpoint Duty RDS Red Dot Sight appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Meopta has announced their second generation of HD binoculars with upgraded components, calling them the MeoPro HD Plus. Meopta’s MeoPro HD Plus line of binoculars focused on two of the previously available MeoPro HD’s five models, the 8x56mm, and the 10x42mm. These two new models feature upgraded lens coatings and a quicker focus wheel for […]
The post Meopta Introduces NEW MeoPro HD Plus Binoculars In 8x56mm & 10x42mm appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Maven Optics has been making steady strides to becoming a household name within the firearms industry over the last couple of years. Although some optics from their lineup have earned a place on top of a marksman’s rifle, many who might want to enjoy Maven’s optics haven’t been able to because nearly all of their […]
The post New CRS Series Budget-Friendly Riflescopes by Maven Optics appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Smith Tactics has released a new AR-15 charging handle called SIDE-KICK Co-CHARGER. This is a drop-in product (for mil-spec upper receivers) that provides a left-side non-reciprocating charging handle while still retaining the standard AR-15 charging possibility. Let’s take a look at the key features of this product and see what sets it apart from similar […]
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In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves looks at Federal’s new .30 Super Carry round. Federal promises that the .30 Super Carry will give you the same power and performance as 9mm in a smaller package, meaning you can hold about 20% more ammunition. Is this true? We take a look at the information we […]
The post What is the New .30 Super Carry and is it a Big Deal? appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Former Sparks, Nevada Chief of Police Steve Keefer has taken to heart his role in police survival, even in retirement. He understands the value of training, in particular “reality-based training,” which for many agencies refers to role play with inert munitions. Its effectiveness is lauded in the law enforcement and military realms for facilitating better […]
The post RG Muzzle Flash Simulator: In Search of a Shorter Reactionary Gap appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Rice & Shine! Welcome to TFB’s Photo Of The Day and Japanese jungle! Above we see a U.S. Air Force technician from the 18th Component Maintenance Squadron, guarding his fire team’s retreat during a break contact combat exercise. This was part of a multi-day training event in 2019, at the Jungle Warfare Training Center, Camp […]
The post POTD: Green Berets in the Japanese Jungle appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Welcome everyone to the 127th 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 has […]
The post HOT GAT or FUDD CRAP? Blue Star or Gone Too Far? appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
The 6.5 PRC cartridge has found a home in the world of PRS competitions because of its flat-shooting properties. Federal Premium has decided to take it one step closer to the hunting realm. Mixing the superior flight performance of 6.5 PRC with the animal wounding properties of solid copper, Federal has added the 6.5 PRC […]
The post Federal Trophy Copper MeatEater Ammo Adds 6.5 PRC appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Bismuth is a very dense metal. When mixed with steel, it can give hunters an ultra-dense pattern of pellets. Made specifically to ground upland birds, HEVI-Shot has released the new HEVI-Hammer Bismuth-Steel Upland Loads. HEVI-Shot news @ TFB: New HEVI-Hammer Bismuth-Steel Dove Shotshells from HEVI Shot HEVI-Shot’s New HEVI-XII Tungsten Waterfowl Loads HEVI-Snow Hunting Ammo HEVI-Shot is proud […]
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In the continued reversal of mid-19th century American migration habits, ATN Corp is the latest Californian company to leave California for Florida. I’ll fight the urge to cross the border in to politics, but if one is at all familiar with the living and regulatory environmental differences between the two states, one can understand why […]
The post Miami Heat (Detection) – ATN Corp Relocates from CA to FL appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
XS Sights took a break from their namesake to bring a new tool to assist shooters that like to work on their AR-15 and AR-308 pattern rifles and pistols. XS Sights’ new AR Armorer’s Block is designed to work with both upper and lower receivers, compared to their previous block that works with upper receivers […]
The post XS Sights’ NEW AR Armorer’s Block – One Block For AR-15/10, Uppers & Lowers appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Federal’s Gold Medal ammunition was nearly impossible to find during the Great Ammo Grab of 2020. I was eventually able to find it for three times the price. The reason is that people have come to trust the ammunition as a solid and consistent performer. Federal Premium accomplishes this by mixing its brass cases and […]
The post NEW From Federal: Gold Medal Berger 6mm Creedmoor appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Welcome to TFB Podcast Roundup 27. As we press on into 2022, many of you are probably making resolutions for yourself in your personal life or even in your firearms life. One of my goals for this year is to increase the frequency that I compete and to attend more classes and firearms seminars if […]
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Photo Of The Day: “Any Colour You Like” is one of the tracks on the English band Pink Floyd’s album from 1973, “The Dark Side of the Moon”. It’s also a perfect description for this set of images taken by Jeremy Tremp from the Offensive Marketing Group. The B&T firearms from Switzerland hold a special […]
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Welcome back to another edition of The Rimfire Report. This ongoing series is all about the rimfire firearm world and its various guns, ammo, and trends that change from year to year. Overall, 2021 was a relatively good year for rimfire guns. As rimfire shooters, we received a lot of new options in regards to rimfire pistols […]
The post The Rimfire Report: My Predictions for Rimfire in 2022 appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Zero Compromise Optic (ZCO) is a fairly young company with one leg in Austria and the other in the USA. The company was founded in 2018 by well-known people in the optics and mechanics industry. To accompany their current riflescopes ZCO420 and ZC527 they are now releasing the ZCO840. The ZCO840 is an 8-40x56mm riflescope with […]
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Using steel shot on birds and small game has so many benefits. Steel is denser than lead, meaning the same size pattern can house more pellets. Another benefit to steel is that it’s cleaner. Using steel shot keeps levels of lead pollution lower, keeping our shooting spots clean. With this in mind, Federal Premium is […]
The post NEW For 2022: Federal Upland Steel Shotshells Using Paper Wads appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Lead-based ammunition has been showing its age over the past few years. Shooters have been looking for alternatives to lead to keep from ingesting it, and because of the superior performance gained by using other materials. I think we collectively realized that the risks involved with lead aren’t worth continuing along the same path. New […]
The post CCI Adds Lead-Free Option to Blazer Brass Line Of 9mm Ammo appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Before we talk about SMAR-100BPM in detail, we need to understand the circumstances that led to the creation of the modern Belarussian small arms industry. In recent years, Belarus has been putting a lot of effort into building its military-industrial complex. Historically, before the collapse of the Soviet Union, the country was at the forefront of […]
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The Savage A-Series of semi-automatic rimfire rifles has been very popular for rimfire shooters and hunters. Savage has just announced the addition of a new caliber offering for their A17 Thumbhole and Sporter rifles with .17 Winchester Super Magnum (.17 WSM). The new A17 WSM rifle is available now and will retail for an MSRP […]
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Welcome to TFB Weekly Amazon Deals 26. This week we’re going to talk about weapon-mounted lights for your handgun or pistol. We’re fortunate in the modern age to have access to not only a wide variety of high-quality pistol-mounted flashlights but handguns that can field these lights as well. No matter what kind of gun […]
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Sometimes a single photo is enough for our Photo Of The Day. Today is such a day. Concamo produces some really effective camouflage patterns and their images follow the same high standards. Most people think there’s just a dog in the picture above. But we have the brand new Heckler & Koch HK433 and a short-barreled […]
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Welcome everyone to the TFB Armorer’s Bench! As mentioned in the little blurb, this series will focus on a lot of home armorer and gunsmith activities. In this article sponsored by Wheeler, Tipton, Caldwell, and Frankford Arsenal, I decided to take a closer look at the Frankford Arsenal DS 750 Scale. It is wintertime and people tend to slow down […]
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Photo Of The Day: My own vz. 58 rifle in 7.62×39 mm is my “back to basics” rifle, and I intend to keep it in its original configuration forever. Most of the time it’s pretty hard to hit anything beyond 80-100 yards, but if you do things right, it’s pretty rewarding and you can reach […]
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Good afternoon everyone and thank you for joining us for TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by our friends at Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturer’s of the YHM R9 centerfire suppressor. Last week we discussed the warning letter that the ATF sent to alleged customers of Diversified Machine. With the arrival of the new year, I […]
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If someone tells me to grab a pistol for a day of hard use, chances are I’m going to grab something made of plastic. While all-steel guns have their benefits, low weight, high capacity, ultra customizable pistols have clearly taken over, and they’ve been king for a while. Contrary to what you read on the […]
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