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NSSF is pleased to share this press release from Davidson’s PRESCOTT, Ariz. – Davidson’s, Inc., one of the nation’s top firearm distributors, is proud to announce that it has been approved by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) Board of Governors to become a Patron member. “Davidson’s has long been a key supporter of the […]
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Newtown, Conn. — NSSF,® the firearm industry trade association, is pleased to announce that it has awarded a Five-Star rating to CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park. This is the first outdoor range to be awarded a Five-Star Rating under NSSF’s revised star rating system for outdoor ranges. Known as “The Home of Marksmanship” and owned and […]
The post NSSF Awards Five-Star Rating to CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park appeared first on NSSF.
NSSF is pleased to share this press release from Outdoor Sportsman Group announcing OSG’s donation of more than $100,000 to NSSF’s Project ChildSafe® firearm safety education program. DENVER (March 29, 2021) – Outdoor Sportsman Group, in conjunction with the National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), recently concluded its first annual SHOT Show® New Product Premiere and has […]
The post Outdoor Sportsman Group Donates More Than $100,000 to National Shooting Sports Foundation Firearms Safety Initiative – Project ChildSafe appeared first on NSSF.
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation®, the firearm industry trade association, strongly criticized the City of Gary, Ind., effort to revive its lawsuit against firearm manufacturers that seeks to hold members of the firearm industry legally responsible for the harm caused to the city by the actions of criminals who misuse firearms. “The decision […]
The post NSSF Condemns City of Gary, Ind., Scapegoating of Public Safety; Calls Upon Indiana to End Legal Abuse appeared first on NSSF.
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation®, the firearm industry trade association, rejects the legal gymnastics the 7-4 en banc panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit employed to rule the Second Amendment does not guarantee the right to bear arms outside the home. The court’s ruling on Young v Hawaii […]
The post NSSF Denounces 9th Circuit Ruling Ignoring Plain Second Amendment Language appeared first on NSSF.
NEWTOWN, Conn. — NSSF® has announced a revamped Star Rating System for outdoor range businesses that can guide existing ranges and developers of new ranges in creating professional facilities that will succeed in attracting a wide range of customers. “NSSF’s new outdoor range rating system is based on our vision of a safe, well-managed, customer-oriented […]
The post NSSF Unveils Revised Star Rating System for Outdoor Ranges appeared first on NSSF.
Education tracks focus on adapting to a changed business environment; Sponsorships and trade show exhibitor booths available for July Florida event NEWTOWN, Conn.— NSSF®, the trade association for the firearm industry, is pleased to announce that attendee registration is open for its Range-Retailer Business ExpoTM slated for July 12-14 in West Palm Beach, Florida. The Range-Retailer Business […]
The post NSSF Range-Retailer Business Expo 2021 Registration Is Open appeared first on NSSF.
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The total economic impact of the firearm and ammunition industry in the United States increased from $19.1 billion in 2008 to $63.5 billion in 2020, a 232 percent increase, while the total number of full-time equivalent jobs rose from approximately 166,000 to over 342,330, a 106 percent increase in that period, according […]
The post Firearm Industry Economic Impact Rises 232% Since 2008 appeared first on NSSF.
NEWTOWN, Conn. – In a show of support for responsible gun ownership, CrossBreed Holsters provides its customers the opportunity to donate to the nation’s most influential firearm safety education program, Project ChildSafe®, through its online shopping portal. The checkout-donation initiative has been a big success, with customers generously giving back to their community by supporting […]
The post CrossBreed Holsters, Customers Support NSSF’s Project ChildSafe through Shopping Cart Donations appeared first on NSSF.
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The NSSF®, the firearm industry’s trade association, applauded U.S. Rep. Andy Barr’s (R-Ky.) introduction of the Fair Access to Banking Act. The much-needed legislation will pick up where the Fair Access to Financial Services Banking Rule left off, which was proposed by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency until the Biden […]
The post NSSF Hails Rep. Barr’s ‘Fair Access to Banking Act’ appeared first on NSSF.
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The National Shooting Sports Foundation is the firearms industry trade association.
There is light at the end of the tunnel and some new data is worthy of solemn celebration. The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) released new figures showing the number of Americans who died by suicide in 2020 remained lower than in each of the previous four years. That’s good news. After a […]
The post Encouraging New Data, But Staying Vigilant to Prevent Tragedy of Suicide appeared first on NSSF.
It’s hard to think of a worse possible nominee than David Chipman to run the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). President Joe Biden could have nominated Robert Francis “Beto” O’Rourke, as he infamously promised him a gun control job at an El Paso campaign appearance. Or maybe even given the nod to […]
The post Here’s Why David Chipman is a Terrible Choice for ATF Director appeared first on NSSF.
NSSF is pleased to share this press release from Davidson’s PRESCOTT, Ariz. – Davidson’s, Inc., one of the nation’s top firearm distributors, is proud to announce that it has been approved by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) Board of Governors to become a Patron member. “Davidson’s has long been a key supporter of the […]
The post Davidson’s Becomes First Distributor Patron Member of the NSSF appeared first on NSSF.
Firearm sales continue to be hot, even after a year of pandemic closures, civil unrest, elections and now the specter of gun control executive actions and legislation. The firearm industry, and those businesses that provide the means of exercising the Second Amendment, are working to ensure new firearm owners are welcomed, educated, and encouraged to […]
The post Firearm Industry Keeping Safety Top Priority as Families Begin Reuniting appeared first on NSSF.
Hillary Clinton just can’t help herself. Never mind that her tone-deaf demand for gun control caused gun owners to come out in record numbers to deny her an all-but-assured White House victory in 2016. She’s doubling down. Five years on, she’s still spitting vitriol on Americans. She still wants to punish freedom-loving Americans instead of […]
The post What Hillary Gets Wrong in Her Gun Control Push – Again appeared first on NSSF.
The Department of the Interior announced that America’s bald eagles have come soaring back. Outdoorsmen and women have been celebrating this for decades, but local news reporting is missing the picture. “‘A tough bird.’ Rescued eagle in Raleigh fights to stay alive after lead poisoning,” reads one headline. “Bald eagles in N.C. are fighting for […]
The post Local News Coverage of Bald Eagles Misses Successes by Shaming Hunters appeared first on NSSF.
Newtown, Conn. — NSSF,® the firearm industry trade association, is pleased to announce that it has awarded a Five-Star rating to CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park. This is the first outdoor range to be awarded a Five-Star Rating under NSSF’s revised star rating system for outdoor ranges. Known as “The Home of Marksmanship” and owned and […]
The post NSSF Awards Five-Star Rating to CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park appeared first on NSSF.
Democrats have just one obstacle when it comes to achieving their vaunted gun control utopia. It’s you – the completely irrational, rights-demanding, unreasonable and uncompromising American. You “selfish” gun owners. You are the unbending firearm makers and gun buyers. You are what is stopping gun control in America. That’s what the parade of Democratic lawmakers […]
The post The Only Thing Stopping Gun Control is You appeared first on NSSF.
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) has one word for lawful, regulated and licensed firearm retailers. Evil. In remarks to media pushing his gun control agenda, Sen. Schumer said, “…the evil gun dealers, pushed by the NRA, have used gun shows as a major way to get guns into the hands of people without […]
The post Sen. Schumer, Arbiter of Evil, Hangs Sinful Label on Firearm Retailers appeared first on NSSF.
NSSF is pleased to share this press release from Outdoor Sportsman Group announcing OSG’s donation of more than $100,000 to NSSF’s Project ChildSafe® firearm safety education program. DENVER (March 29, 2021) – Outdoor Sportsman Group, in conjunction with the National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), recently concluded its first annual SHOT Show® New Product Premiere and has […]
The post Outdoor Sportsman Group Donates More Than $100,000 to National Shooting Sports Foundation Firearms Safety Initiative – Project ChildSafe appeared first on NSSF.
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The Second Amendment Foundation today announced that award-winning investigative reporter and editor Lee Williams has been chosen to serve as chief editor of SAF’s Investigative Journalism Project.
The post SAF Hires Lee Williams, The ‘Gun Writer,’ To Lead Investigative Reporting Project appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
“As is often the case, the Democratic Party’s laundry list of gun control demands would have done nothing to stop the Colorado shooting.”-Ted Harvey
The post ‘Biden Determined to Trample on 2A’ Says Chair of Anti-Biden Super PAC appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
In gun Lawyer, Evan Nappen's most recent podcast he breaks down five gun law Myths that if you fall victim to can land you in jail. Listen now!
The post Five Gun Law Myths That Can Land You In Jail ~ Listen Now appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
Kentucky Gun Co has the Savage Arms Mark II FV-SR 22LR 16.5" 5Rd Multi-Cam Black Camo rifle for just $249.99. These come with threaded muzzles to fit your suppressor can & FREE Shipping.
The post Gun Deals: Savage Arms Mark II FV-SR 22LR 16.5″ 5Rd Black Camo Rifle $249.99 FREE S&H appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
For more than two decades, Blackhawk has been providing gun owners with holsters trusted by military and law enforcement across the globe.
The post Blackhawk’s “Your Right 2 Protect” Initiative Continues to Drive Success appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
Aero Precision has in stock and shipping BLEMS of their EPC-9 Threaded Upper Receiver with the LRBHO in Anodized Black for $107.74! That is 25% OFF the MSRP. This will sell out.
The post Aero Precision EPC-9 Threaded Upper Receiver w/LRBHO Anodized Black (BLEM) $108.74 appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
There is a reason you need to encourage your friends and family to get their news about Second Amendment issues from Ammoland...
The post Now THIS Is Lousy Journalism by the Daily Mail appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
Firearm sales continue to be hot, even after a year of pandemic closures, civil unrest, elections and now the specter of gun control
The post Firearm Industry Keeping Safety Top Priority as Families Begin Reuniting appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
The battle-tested Vudu 5-25x50 FFP now offers an illuminated Horus TREMOR3 reticle for superior long-range accuracy.
The post EOTECH Vudu 5-25×50 FFP Adds Horus TREMOR3 Reticle appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
200 rounds of X-TAC 5.56 55 grain FMJ ammunition with three (#) 25 round Retro Mags for your AR all for $329.99 after a coupon code at check out.
The post Ammo Deals: 200Rds X-TAC 5.56 55Gr FMJ With 3X 25Rd Retro Mags $329.99 FREE S&H CODE appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
Meet SCOTUS Survivor Dick Heller, Top Shot TV's Gabby Franco, DC Project-NJ Delegate Theresa Inacker, and Her Special DC Project Guests From Across the USA at This Special Fundraiser!
The post DC Project NJ Delegation Announces Fundraiser with Dick Heller & Gabby Franco appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
MasterPiece Arms has been named the Precision Rifle Series Official Chassis for 2021 for the 5th consecutive year.
The post MPA Named Official Chassis 2021 PRS Season for 5th Consecutive Year appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
the Assembly Public Safety Committee voted to pass Assembly Bill 1223, to place an additional excise tax on firearms and ammunition
The post California: Committee Passes Gun Tax and Further Anti-Gun Restrictions appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
Competition is back and so are the shooters for the Talladega 600. For the Civilian Marksmanship Program, it’s a Mini-Nationals named the Southern Classic.
The post NEW This Week on Shooting USA – CMP Talladega 600 appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
Biden's nominee for ATF head is an anti-gun lobbyist who was at the Ruby Ridge standoff and Waco massacre – and lied about cult members shooting down helicopters
The post David Chipman, Biden’s ATF Nominee: A lifetime of Anti-Gun Activism ~ VIDEO appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
DVOR.com has a blowout sale on two of the Magpul Industries' Angled Foregrips starting at $20.00-$28.00 each! That is 40% OFF. Sale ends on Sunday, April 18th
The post Tactical Deals: Magpul Industries Angled Foregrips $20.00-$28.00 Sale Ends April 18th appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
With Joe Biden’s executive actions now public and the President nominating rabid anti-gunner David Chipman for the top job at the ATF, many gun owners wonder what is next.
The post Biden’s Plan to Enact Gun Control and the Dangers of David Chipman appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
These gun owners faced lethal threats. What should we do before, during, and after armed defense? 23 minute podcast.
The post At Home, and as You Drive – More Self Defense Gun Stories appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
“Preemption laws prevent local jurisdictions from creating a patchwork of different regulations and a minefield of legal peril for individuals,” - Adam Kraut
The post Florida Court of Appeals Restores Firearm Preemption Law Penalties appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
This is not the first time that we have addressed the issue of ATF possibly setting up American Gun Owners. Or that they have contributed to a potential problem, in regard to pistol braces.
The post The Struggle Over Firearms Pistol Braces Continues ~ VIDEO appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
To get Republican support and pass new gun control laws, he said, Democrats, must “focus on the criminal, not the gun.”
The post NRA-ILA: A Radical Idea: It’s Not the Gun, it’s the Criminal appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
As early as tomorrow, the North Dakota House could hold a concurrence vote on two pro-gun measures before sending
The post North Dakota: Two Pro-Gun Bills Return to House for Concurrence Vote appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
Brownells has a Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield 9mm Handgun Bundle with five (5) magazines and a bug out bag for 469.99 after a coupon code at check out.
The post Gun Deals: S&W M&P9 Shield 9mm Handgun +5 Mags Bundle $469.99 FREE S&H CODE appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
Meopta Sports Optics is now shipping its long-awaited MeoPro Air binoculars. Available in 8x42 HD and 10x42 HD
The post Meopta Unveils Its New High-Definition MeoPro Air Binoculars appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
It’s hard to think of a worst possible nominee than David Chipman to run the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF).
The post Here’s Why David Chipman Is a Terrible Choice for ATF Director appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
Hundreds of American workers are now working around the clock under the highest quality standards to meet the ammunition needs of shooters and hunters across the country.
The post Remington Ammunition Hard at Work in the Heart of America appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
Primary Arms has a sale Red Army Standard 7.62x39mm 122gr Full Metal Jacket Ammo. Get boxes of 20 rounds for $8.99. That is $0.449 each a round.
The post Ammo Deals: Red Army Standard 7.62x39mm 122gr Full Metal Jacket Ammo Box of 20 $8.99 appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
At his recent Rose Garden ceremony, where he announced his latest assault on the Second Amendment, he lied a number of times and garbled
The post Biden’s Executive Gun Control Throws Obama and Himself Under The Bus appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
Knife Rights' Ohio Knife Law Reform bill takes effect today. Concealed carry of any knife is now legal unless used as a weapon in a criminal act.
The post Knife Rights’ Ohio Knife Law Reform Effective Monday, April 12th appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
LaPolicegear.com has a great buy on the Oakley Field Assault Boot in Black or FDE at just $89.99 each! That is 50% OFF the MSRP with FREE Economy shipping.
The post Tactical Deals: Oakley Field Assault Boot $89.99 FREE Economy Shipping appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
inclusion of a rail segment for less money than the original makes the Midwest Industries SIG MPX 6.5in Handguard very appealing
The post Midwest Industries SIG MPX 6.5in Handguard Review appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
Lucid Optics is a relatively small company in the world of weapon sights, and their M7 is equally diminutive.
The post Is The Lucid Optics M7 Compact Reflex Sight Any Good? appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
Carjackings are increasing. This one driver faced multiple attackers, and there is a lot we can learn.
The post Carjackers Stopped by Armed Driver – Armed Citizen Stories appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
Department of Justice’s anti-gun leadership team, Biden announced his nomination of gun control lobbyist David Chipman
The post The NRA Opposes David Chipman for ATF Director appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
SureFire, LLC, is now shipping the all-new, rechargeable SureFire XSC family of micro-compact handgun WeaponLights.
The post SureFire XSC Weaponlight is Finally Here! appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
Hillary Clinton just can’t help herself. Never mind that her tone-deaf demand for gun control caused gun owners to come out
The post What Hillary Gets Wrong in Her Gun Control Push – Again appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
Gun Owners of America is wholeheartedly opposed to the unconstitutional gun control threatened today by Biden and "President Harris" gun banners...
The post GOA to Fight Joe Biden’s Tyrannical Gun Control at Every Turn ~ VIDEO appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
Primary Arms has the always popular and ultra-reliable Smith & Wesson M&P 15 Sport II 16" Barrel 5.56 Rifle for $699.99. Limit 1 per household.
The post Guns InStock: Smith & Wesson M&P 15 Sport II 16″ Barrel 5.56 $699.99 1 Per Household appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
Primary Arms has the Sylvan Arms AR-15 Folding Gen 3 Stock Adapter on sale for $149.99. Limit 2 per household.
The post Gun Deals: Sylvan Arms AR-15 Folding Stock Adapter, Gen 3 just…$149.99 appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
Any erosions we tolerate, be it to our privacy interests, our expressive interests, or our interest in effective arms, will most certainly cascade to the rest.
The post The Threat of DRM-Infused Home Gunbuilding appeared first on AmmoLand.com.
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Between the dates of August 25th, 1921 and September 2nd, 1921, a fierce battle between striking American coal miners and the combined forces of the West Virginia State Police, Logan County Sherrif’s Department, and the Baldwin-Felts Detective Agency would take place. Being one of the largest domestic battles to take place during the 20th century, […]
The post Coal Miners Revolt: The Battle of Blair Mountain appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Photo Of The Day and we’re looking at more sniper rifles from Accuracy International. Here they’re being used by snipers of the 13 Lichte Brigade of the Royal Netherlands Army as they train in the cold, engaging targets up to a kilometer away. They hold vigil as members of NATO’s multinational battle group Enhanced Forward Presence. […]
The post POTD: Accuracy International – 13 Lichte Brigade appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Welcome everyone to the 88th 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? The Golden Gun or Cartel Clickbait? appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
As supply continues to struggle to meet demand in the ammunition market, several manufacturers have been announcing price increases across the board for all of their rifle, pistol, and shotgun ammunition. Fiocchi just announced in late March that there would be a minimum 5% increase on their rimfire, centerfire pistol, centerfire rifle, slug, buckshot, and […]
The post Fiocchi Announces Ammunition Price Increases for 2021 appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Mike Harvey, President of Cimmaron Firearms is excited to introduce the Winchester Model 1887 lever-action shotgun. For those who don’t know, Cimmaron Firearms is one of the leaders in manufacturing replica Old West firearms. The Model 1887 is often a symbol of the American West Frontier due to its frequent use as a hunting and […]
The post Cimarron Firearms Introduces the Legendary 1887 Lever-Action Shotgun appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Fans of the original Smith and Wesson M&P Shield are getting a bit of sad news today as Smith & Wesson has opted to discontinue the original Shield design effective immediately which includes existing orders. According to the discontinuation notice, this decision was reached in an effort to contend with the demand for the new […]
The post Smith & Wesson to Discontinue Shield 1.0 Models Effective Immediately appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Bob Nosler, CEO of Nosler Inc., has published an autobiography titled “Born Ballistic”. The new book continues the story started by Nosler Inc founder John A. Nosler in his “Going Ballistic: The Life and Adventures of John Nosler” book. The Born Ballistic book was written in collaboration with outdoor writer and TV host Gary Lewis who […]
The post New Book: “Born Ballistic” by Bob Nosler appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
The catalogs of Rock Island Auction Company’s premier auctions are a unique source for aficionados of obscure and unusual firearms as you can always find some of the rarest and most fascinating samples of such guns there. Many firearms that one can only see in the ultimate obscure gun reference book, “Firearms Curiosa”, often appear in […]
The post Double Barreled Stirrup Pistol Seen in Rock Island Auction Catalog appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves reviews the new Springfield Armory Hellcat RDP, which comes with Springfield’s new Hex Wasp micro red dot optic and a threaded barrel and brake combo. Is this new entry from Springfield a legit contender in the micro-compact 9mm market? Check out today’s video to get our take. ««« […]
The post Gimmick or Good to Go? Springfield Hellcat RDP Review appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
XS Sights has branched out beyond weapon sights and is now offering a Remington 870 2rd extension. They offered up one for review so I volunteered as tribute. I was curious to see if the 870 2rd extension would work with some outlier variants of the 870 platform. Specifically, my Remington Model 870 Express Tactical […]
The post TFB Review: XS Sights’ Remington 870 2rd Extension appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Photo Of The Day: A competitor in the United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) International Sniper Competition ejects a spent shell casing while firing a rifle at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, March 22, 2021. By the looks of it, he’s using his private rifle. The rifle has “Accuracy International ATX” written on the side […]
The post POTD: USASOC International Sniper Competition appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Hello and welcome back to another edition of The Rimfire Report! This ongoing series is all about rimfire firearms, ammunition, and other related subjects. This week I’d like to start diving into some rather obscure or lesser-known ammunition types found within the annals of rimfire history. This week we’re beginning this ammunition history trip with a rather […]
The post The Rimfire Report: 17.5mm Danish Snider – The World’s Largest Rimfire Cartridge appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Taylor’s & Company is well known for manufacturing many legendary firearms with modern twists. Keeping in line with their company’s longstanding trends, Taylor’s has just released the Hickok snub-nosed revolver. A full four inches shorter than the pistol it resembles (Colt Model 1871-72 Open Top) the Hickok features Army-sized grips, as well as blued steel […]
The post Taylor’s Unveils New HICKOK Revolver in 45LC and 38SP appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Lovers of precision rifles will be excited to hear the Vudoo Gun Works has just introduced its latest rimfire rifle/action. The Three 60 is a three-lug, 60-degree throw, top igniting action. Vudoo Three 60 will be made available immediately alongside the other popular options that Vudoo already has on the market and customers currently awaiting […]
The post Vudoo Gun Works Releases the New “Three 60” Action appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
The state of Iowa has just passed legislation that will make it the 19th state to enact Constitutional Carry, also known as Permitless Carry. Governor Kim Reynolds signed House File 756 on April 2, but the law won’t go into effect until July 1, 2021. Iowa becomes the third state just this year to legalize […]
The post Iowa Becomes 19th State To Establish Constitutional Carry For Firearms appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Nestled into Italy’s mountainous northern region, Lombardy, you can find the small town of Lecco. This ancient and picturesque settlement has been the proud home of Fiocchi Munizioni for nearly a century and a half. Fiocchi Ammunition has been producing cartridges and shotshells since its inception in 1876, and began importing ammo into the US […]
The post Fiocchi Ammunition Announces Launch of Their New Website appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the loss of TFB staff member Ronaldo Olive after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born on September 27, 1942 and passed away on March 31, 2021. Ronaldo joined TFB in 2016 and published his first post “UAE’s Caracal wants to make guns in Brazil” on November […]
The post Goodbye Dear Friend – Ronaldo Olive Passes Away appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Photo Of The Day: Above we’re looking at a U.S. Marine with the Marine Rotational Force-Europe as he provides cover fire for his squad. This happened during the Exercise Aurora in 2017 in a place called Lärbro, Sweden. Aurora 17 was the largest Swedish national exercise for more than 20 years, and it included supporting […]
The post POTD: U.S. Marine Goes Rambo in Exercise Aurora appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Welcome to our recurring series of “Curious Relics.” Here, we want to share all of our experiences, knowledge, misadventures, and passion for older firearms that one might categorize as a Curio & Relic – any firearm that is at least 50 years old according to the ATF. Hopefully along the way you can garner a greater appreciation for older […]
The post Curious Relics #010: Stevens 325-A Part II – Brush Gun Legacy appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Photo Of The Day: The location is Camp Shelby, Mississippi, USA, with French Special Operations Forces visiting the U.S. 24th Special Operations Wing. The exercise was called Emerald Warrior. Camp Shelby is the largest state-owned training site in the nation, with a massive 136,000 acres (550 km2) area. The French soldiers are most likely from the […]
The post POTD: French & U.S. Special Operations Forces appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
In this episode of TFBTV, Hop tests the new $100 Bushnell RXS-100 on a Taurus G3 TORO to find out if it can compete with pistol red dots costing up to five times as much. The RXS-100 and RXS-250 are two new pistol red dots from Bushnell that use the common Delta Point Pro mounting […]
The post A Review of the Cheapest Pistol Red Dot: Bushnell RXS-100 appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Good morning friends and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the Turbo K centerfire rifle suppressor. Last week we took a look at some full auto suppressor testing. This week we return to one of the pure joy’s of shooting – rimfire silencers. Reviewing the CGS […]
The post SILENCER SATURDAY #172: Whisper Quiet! CGS Hydra Rimfire Suppressor appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
If you have cannonballed into the firearm industry like most people reading this, one thing we all love to do is customize our weapons. Whether it is with laser beams, red dots, flashlights, a fresh new finish, or all of the above. I, personally, have fallen into the latter category where I took a once […]
The post Fresh, New Paint Jobs – Joshua Tree Custom Cerakote, LLC appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Welcome to our daily selection of pictures. By this time you know it, it’s TFB’s Photo Of The Day to keep you in a good mood. Get a coffee, take a break and enjoy a few minutes looking at the U.S. SOF with the Ak5 (FN FNC) below. This is quite an unusual sight, although […]
The post POTD: U.S. & Swedish SOF in Exercise Vintersol appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
In the world of night vision, almost everything is expensive. #becausenightvision is a common explanation why accessories are exorbitantly expensive. However, it is possible to have a cheap night vision upgrade. Some of them are affordable hacks and others are DIY solutions. Such examples are the LLI white phosphor filters and the DIY adjustable iris […]
The post Friday Night Lights: Cheap Night Vision Upgrade – LLI White Phosphor Filter & DIY Tarsier Eclipse appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
I know my lane – if you are looking for a 300BLK or rimfire suppressor, I can probably point you in the right direction. But, if you want to see in the dark, I’ll hand you off to someone like Nick C. who, if he can put down his LEGO Millennium Falcon long enough, has […]
The post TFB Behind The Gun Podcast Episode #20: Steve Lemenov – ATN Corp appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
I recently came across a neat youtube video showcasing what looks to be a red dot sight right out of a futuristic video game. The sight apparently doesn’t have any glass lenses for the dot to project off of and the frames on either side of it are more or less there for show. So […]
The post New Dot Sight With No Glass? Is This The Future Of Optics? appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
The Spanish Radetec (Rade Tecnologías) was founded in 2004 and is specialized in the development of electronic devices for firearms such as round counters. In 2012, we reported about the establishment of their US branch and later in 2013, about some of their early products seen at SHOT Show 2013. During the past couple of […]
The post Radetec Smart Slide for Glock 17 Pistols Now Available appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Just shy of thirty years ago, in May of 1991, Karl Brügger and Heinrich Thomet established a company to produce suppressors for their domestic Swiss market. Though Thomet has since moved on, today Brügger and his team are still working to manufacture what they believe are “some of the most technologically advanced, high performance weapons […]
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Kenton Industries makes custom adjustable turrets for just about any riflescope on the market today. Recently they added Trijicon riflescopes to their lineup of customizable products. Now those of you who like to sport Trijicon optics can have fully customizable windage and elevation turrets that are dialed into your exact rifle, scope, ambient conditions, and […]
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Another win for SIG Sauer and their P320 pistol with a Romeo1PRO red dot sight on the slide as the Delaware State Police with over 700 troopers adopts the system. Half a decade ago this kind of solution was almost unheard of, apart from some competition shooters using it. Now an entire Police force can […]
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I know, I know, just hold on. Before you make the inevitable “guns not politics” comment, just hear me out. We’re not doing politics. I’m not going to be screaming about how [political party] is doing a thing, or how they’re coming for the guns or anything like that. This is purely a data-driven exercise. […]
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Japan, the land of sushi, ninjas and volcanos. Here we are at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, looking at Aerial Sniper Training. In our Photo Of The Day, we have U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ryan Lauritsen, a scout sniper with 3d Battalion, 3d Marine Regiment, engaging a target during aerial sniper training. The rifle looks like […]
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We have all had days where we either were working for hours or grabbed the wrong gun for that given day. Sometimes whether you’re tired or just having a tough day, the wrong carry gun can dig into you and start to fatigue your body for a number of reasons. After a long day of […]
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In pretty much any circumstances or shooting discipline, scoring a 10-round group all in the center ring is something to be striven for and proud of, for virtually any shooter. The vast majority of shooters out there today would struggle to make those consistent hits. Now consider achieving this feat at 1000 yards. Impressive stuff! […]
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The Ruger-57 pistol has been out on the market now for a little over a year and it seems that supply has finally started to catch up with the demand on these 5.7x28mm pistols. Viridian is the first company to my knowledge that has come out with a dedicated laser aiming system for the Ruger-57. […]
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In a time where polymer and plastic is popular, Boyds Gunstocks is still producing high quality hardwood and laminate stocks for a large variety of long guns. I recently hard the opportunity to sit down (virtually)with Dustin Knutson from Boyds and talk about everything from proper stock fitment and bedding to the 40 year anniversary […]
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In the world of lever guns, Mad Pig Customs has become a bit of a legend. This small Connecticut-based gunsmithing and Cerakote shop has been cranking out fun projects for years, and has garnered something of a cult following on social media. One of Mad Pig‘s particular specialties is modernizing lever-action rifles. They’ll take a […]
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Tyrant Designs has been busting out the aftermarket accessories this year and has just released their latest set of precision CNC machined pistol parts. The Tyrant Designs Glock 17 Gen 3 Magwell has a couple of new features like their custom crosshair patterned screws, and compatibility for Generations 3 through 5 of Glock’s 17, 22, […]
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Larry Vickers has been many things. After years of experience in the US military’s Special Operations community as a member of Delta Force, Vickers gained prominence in the firearms/tactical industry. Since the end of his time in service, he has been a product developer and consultant, a shooting instructor, a YouTube personality, a television show […]
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Last January, just after GunFest, James Reeves visited KelTec and Chad showed a new SUB2000 featureless kit. Well, it is out now and I bought it out to check it out. Let’s take a closer look. SUB2000 Featureless For those who have converted your SUB2000 to be featureless, you most likely had a Kydex wrap […]
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We’ve had a lot of pictures from the winter lately, so it’s only fair to bring in some heat into our Photo Of The Day. Here we have a U.S. Marine with the 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, assigned to the Special Purpose Marine-Air Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command. He fires […]
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In last week’s Wheelgun Wednesday we took a close look at the Taurus Raging Hunter 460 revolver to see what makes it tick from the outside. The Taurus Raging Hunter 460 hails from the Raging Hunter family of big-bore, Taurus revolvers which now includes .38 Special/.357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, .454 Casull, and new for 2021 […]
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WOOX is popular for making some finely crafted high-performance outdoor gear like their gun stocks and knives. They’ve just released their latest renditions of the AX1 axe and Rock62 Full Tang Knife with the introduction of the Phantom Black Editions. These new additions to the AX1 and Rock62 lineup take you away from the traditional […]
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During an unveiling ceremony held in Tehran, Iran, Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami proudly unveiled their new Masaf assault rifle. The new rifle is chambered in 7.62x51mm and intended for longer range engagements for both night and day operations. Iran Minister of Defense Unveils New 7.62×51 Masaf Assault Rifle The new Masaf rifle is […]
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We all know the importance of proper hydration. H2O is a life-giving chemical compound, without which the human body can’t survive. It only takes a matter of days without new liquid hydrogen oxide intake for your organs to start failing. Death by dehydration is a gruesome way to go, and exacerbating factors like heat and […]
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“You may live to see man-made horrors beyond your comprehension”. This quote (though unconfirmed) has been historically attributed to Nikola Tesla, from way back in 1898. I don’t recall ever reading reports that Tesla could actually see the future or travel into it, but now I suspect that this may have been the case. It […]
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There are plenty of sinfully horrible looking guns on the internet. Just take a short browse through any gun-related subreddit or /k/ thread and you’ll find more than enough bubbled and mall ninja dressed guns than you can handle. However, sometimes you come across something that is so absurd you just have to stop and appreciate […]
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Last fall, I wrote about my experience with the ATF Form 1 process to make a Short Barreled Shotgun (SBS). Between buying my 1980’s vintage Remington 870 Magnum, getting the ATF approval, and actually making it into an SBS has been a long time, admittedly though, purely self induced. My goal has been to do […]
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Each day a different image from the world of firearms. We call this POTD, short for Photo Of The Day, and it’s our daily article series where we go to great lengths trying to find the most interesting pictures for you out there. Quite often we pick pictures of various kinds of Special Forces, so […]
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This year has been one of the major ups and downs in the firearms industry and community. However, one thing we can all celebrate is the success of one of the most prolific and dependable firearms manufacturers of all time. 2021 marks the 35th anniversary of GLOCK, Inc., and they are celebrating in a big […]
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In celebration of their 10th anniversary, Cabot Guns has released a new collection of deluxe 1911 pistols. Just like other Cabot pistols, each of the eight 10 Year Anniversary Collection guns is unique, however, what all these pistols have in common are the parts made of Damascus steel, a material that Cabot Guns extensively uses in […]
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Do you hunt with the 6.5 Creedmooror or the .223 Remington? Good news for you as Lapua just presented new hunting ammunition that will hit the shelves in the summer. The .223 Rem is loaded with a 3.2 g / 50 gr Lapua Naturalis hunting bullet and the 6.5 mm has a 10.1 g / 156 […]
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Standard Manufacturing has announced a new semi-automatic rimfire rifle called G4S. The company states that their new rifle is “the ultimate in semiautomatic rifles chambered in .22LR” and adds that it is “ideally suited for plinking and precision shooting“. Judging by the receiver shape, location of the charging handle and the design of other elements […]
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Once again, Strike Industries has entered a new product into the Glock aftermarket. If you get excited about feature-packed magazines with low price tags, you’re going to love this. This is the Strike Industries Strike Magazine for Glock G17. The Strike Magazine for GLOCK™ G17 (9mm) is a high-strength impact resistant custom blended SI Polymer Extreme […]
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A do-it-yourself enthusiast (hw97karbine) recently dropped us a line to show us one of his latest projects – the restoration of an antique Victorian Air Cane Gun. Possibly a companion or replacement for sword canes, the pneumatic cane gun makes use of some clever engineering to turn an everyday object into a defensive weapon. Antique […]
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In this episode of TFBTV, old man James Reeves spends 20 straight minutes reminiscing about the good old days and the gats of yore. Once he stops going on about Hi-C, the G.I. Joe cartoon, Michael Jackson, and Wham! James gets around to the thing you really wanted to know about: What were the five […]
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Though not common today, the 5.45x39mm AR-15 was popular for a time. There are still a fair number of these guns in circulation but they are something of a novelty today. Why the 5.45x39mm? The USSR issued the 7.62×39 round in the AK-47, AKM, RPK, and others, but there was a desire for a small […]
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“Jingle bells, jingle bells – Jingle all the way! Oh, what fun it is to ride, In a one reindeer open sleigh…” We don’t usually open our Photo Of The Day with a song, but when it’s appropriate we take the liberty. This almost looks like the Danish Sirius Dog Sled Patrol in Greenland, but […]
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Hello and welcome back to another edition of The Rimfire Report! This ongoing series is all about rimfire firearms, ammunition, practices, and trends. This week we’ll be taking a look at a piece of rimfire belt-fed goodness in the form of a rimfire Ma Deuce or M2. No matter how you take it, belt-fed guns are […]
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