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IWA – Optics and Night/Thermal Vision
For some strange reason this article got delayed in the system, but we hope you’ll enjoy it regardless if you’re afraid of the Dark or not. Welcome to the World of Optics and Night & Thermal Vision from the IWA exhibition in Germany 2016. We previously presented the New Swarovski Z8i riflescopes. A scope I’m […]
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Blackhawk Quickmod Magazine Cases
Last year, Tom R posted about these mag pouches at SHOT Show 2015. I got to see them out in the wild. At the 2016 FN 3Gun Championship match last week, I ran into Larry Houck. He was the match director for FNH USA 3Gun 2011-2015. He showed me his new Blackhawk quickmod magazine cases. […]
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New Wilson Combat Sentinel XL Sub-Compact
Wilson Combat is bringing out a new offering that will please concealed carriers with deep pockets. The new Wilson Combat Sentinel XL is a 4″ barreled 1911 with a shortened grip that helps with concealment. After all, the grip is the most difficult part of the gun to conceal, the 1/2″ shorter height should do […]
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Mossberg 500 and 590A1 Compact Cruiser AOWs
It seems that the traditional firearms companies are venturing farther and farther into NFA weapons, and Mossberg is the latest company to jump into the fray with a pair of 12 gauge AOWs called Compact Cruiser AOWs. Mossberg just announced that the company is now offering two pump action AOWs – one based on the […]
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NOMAD Expanding Hunting Apparel Line
NOMAD might be somewhat of a newcomer on the hunting apparel scene but it’s a line with years of planning behind it. The guys behind NOMAD have an impressive amount of experience both within the industry and as hunters themselves, so it comes as no surprise they’d design a line of hunting clothes they simply […]
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Nikon Monarch Field Scopes
In time for hunting season, Nikon announced it is now shipping a number of new field scopes in its Monarch line of optics. The Monarch line is the company’s top tier sporting optic family, and these scopes are the first field scopes to bear the Monarch name. Nikon promises these scopes offer extreme durability for […]
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Glock 17M Recall Update
As many of you might be aware, we are keeping close tabs on the Glock 17M voluntary recall that Indianapolis Metro Police Department issued following failures encountered while dry firing the pistols during training. The failure that an unnamed source from within the department reported is that the slide of the Glocks was falling off the front of […]
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The FN Five-seveN Pistol (5.7x28mm)
The FN Five-seveN pistol is chambered for the same 5.7x28mm cartridge as the famous P90 PDW, but the short barrel of the pistol results in less velocity. Still, the Five-seveN is perhaps the perfect sidearm for a man using the P90 as a primary. It also makes for a great range gun as the low […]
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LaRue PredatOBR In 260 Remington
My first introduction to LaRue Tactical gear came in 2005 after a Pat Rogers AK course – I started off weak but ended up taking the first-loser spot. The prize? A LaRue Tactical LT150 Aimpoint mount. That one mount spawned a whole new rifle, optic and more carbine courses. Since that time, LaRue has sparked […]
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Suicide: NSSF Efforts to Prevent Self-Inflicted Harm
Suicide is an uncomfortable subject to talk about. Sadly, many who would like to see citizens disarmed politicize suicides in which a firearm was the method of death used by the decedent. Not only does this diminish the profound sadness of the act and hide the roots of the problem, it also causes many gun […]
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POTD: Malaysian Navy Special Forces H&K MP7
My friend Irfan sent me this photo. It was posted on the Royal Malaysian Navy Facebook page. It is a photo celebrating Malaysian Independence. The guy on the right is a member of PASKAL: The Pasukan Khas Laut (Naval Special Warfare Forces). He is holding an H&K MP7 with Acog.
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IWI Tavors at 2016 FN 3Gun Championship
For the past four years I have staffed the FNH USA 3Gun Championships. I am staffing the match again this year and I am writing this as the match is being held this week. The match is held Thursday thru Saturday. Competitors shoot only 3-4 stages a day. However Staff shoot all 10 stages on […]
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NEW: Traditions Performance Firearms Mountain Rifle
Traditions Performance Firearms is known for their muzzleloader line and authentic reproductions such as their Kentucky Pistol and flintlock Trapper Pistol. The Connecticut-based company offers a variety of firearms from black powder rifles to cannons. Now they’re adding to their existing firearms with the Mountain Rifle, a muzzleloader being offered in one of my favorite […]
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Smith & Wesson Q1 Results
Smith & Wesson announced its Q1 2017 results on Thursday, showing more than a 40% increase in net sales – to $207 million – when compared to Q1 2016. Not bad considering the quarter is typically a down one compared to the hunting and holiday seasons. Between the financial highlights press release and the earnings […]
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Now you can turn your phone into a ballistic HUD with Desert Tech’s TRASOL
(h/t to Soldier Systems Daily) Desert Tech’s ballistics app, TRASOL has been updated with a new capability: A HUD appearing on your smartphone screen that can “track moving targets and provide lead solutions” using the sensors incorporated in one’s device. Via Desert Tech: By using your mobile device’s built-in camera and onboard sensors, TRASOL allows […]
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POTD: A Perfect Fit
Someone posted this photo on Facebook. It is their suppressed FDE FN SCAR17S in a guitar case. Due to the folding stock design, it is a perfect fit in the guitar case. Perfect for discrete traveling. Do you use discrete cases for your firearms?
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Suppressor Transfers Made Easy – Silencer Shop Kiosk
With ATF Rule 41P now in effect, there has been some confusion within the market about how to go about satisfying the new CLEO notification and transfer rules. We have covered much of this in detail, but the private sector has stepped it up a bit. SilencerShop, the largest suppressor seller in the country, has […]
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DeSantis Announces New Rigs for XD Mod.2 with 3.3″ Barrel
DeSantis Gunhide announced several new fits for the Springfield Armory XD .45 Mod.2 with a 3.3″ barrel. All of these fits are in existing product lines, so potential buyers should be able to get a good idea of how the existing scabbards wear. The first is the E-Gat Slide. This is an all leather rig […]
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NEW: CrossBreed Holsters for Pistols with Streamlight TLR-6
CrossBreed Holsters has been designing and manufacturing quality handcrafted holsters for more than a decade now and they continue to add to their product lineup. Now they’ve announced the launch of their latest addition which is designed for gun owners with the Streamlight TLR-6 mounted to their pistols. The Streamlight TLR-6 is a laser-light combination […]
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Magpul D60 Sixty Round .223 Drum Overview and Mag Dump
In this episode of TFBTV, James tests out Magpul’s new D60 drum on the FN M4 rifle. Magpul launched this drum after much fanfare and promises utter reliability and great usability. James puts these claims to the test as he runs through the function of the D60, along with a 60rd drum dump to make […]
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