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Black Collar’s New Black Box AICS Mag With 50% Higher Capacity in Less Space
From Black Collar Arms . . .
Designed for any rifle that accepts short action AICS footprint magazines, the new Black Box magazine from Black Collar Arms delivers 15 rounds of .223/5.56 or 300 Blackout from a smaller external footprint than our competitors’ 10-round mags.
“Our lead engineer, Tom, really knocked this one out of the park and created a double-stack to single-feed internal geometry that has proven completely reliable since literally our first prototype,” said none of us in real life, but it’s true.
Gun Meme of the Day: Wait, That’s a Stockpile Now? Edition
Um….so….like….if that’s a stockpile then what do I have?
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You’ll Never Guess Who Has Realized That Gun Manufacturers are a Net Positive For Their Communities
A recent column in The Atlantic on the decline and despair of New Haven, Conn., caught my attention. It’s an area that many of those associated with the firearm industry are at least aware of. For me, it’s a little closer to home. It’s where my family’s roots run deep – both in the city and in the firearm industry.
The author, Nicholas Dawidoff, lamented the decline of the city and pined for the days when Winchester Repeating Arms Company had a solid presence there.
A Mint FN M240B Machine Gun Was Just Auctioned…Guess How Much It Sold For
The fine folks at Morphy Auctions in Denver, Pennsylvania recently sold a fully-transferrable, fully-automatic FN M240B machine gun. Talk about an object of desire!
First brought online in the late 1970s as a standard vehicle gun, it eventually replaced the venerable M-60. It fires 7.62 x 51mm NATO ammunition and is belt-fed for dispensing lots of ballistic therapy when needed.
While it’s heavy, it’s mighty reliable. And this particular specimen reportedly is pretty close to “unfired” according to the auction description.
Diamondback Firearms New 9-Shot Sidekick Birdshead .22LR Revolver
From Diamondback Firearms . . .
Diamondback Firearms is proud to announce the release of our latest firearm, the Diamondback Sidekick Birdshead Revolver.
“We are proud to offer the new Sidekick Birdshead,” says Grant Hoskins, Diamondback Marketing Manager. “It is the perfect second edition to the already popular Diamondback Sidekick. Just like its big brother, it will include interchangeable cylinders from 22LR to 22 Mag.”
Featuring a frame and handle made from zinc with Cerakote finish, this compact revolver stands at just 4.95” in height and has a total length of 7.83”.
Rocky’s Lynx Waterproof Boots are Built for the Hunt
From Rocky Boots . . .
Rocky’s Lynx collection is built for the hunt. With high performance features including Rocky Waterproof construction, ensuring the highest level of waterproof protection while maintaining breathability.
The Lynx Waterproof Snake Boot offers snake proof fabric to protect hunters from most venomous snakes in North America. Additionally, the Denier CORDURA® 16” shaft features Mossy Oak Break-Up camo which is lightweight, rugged and incredibly durable and a side zipper for easy on and off.
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Revision Military and Fast Metal’s Latest: Speed Demon Metal Sunglasses with I-Vis Lens Technology
Revision Military and Fast Metal are two companies that have always been at the forefront of their respective industries. Revision Military has been working to create the best protective eyewear, focusing on developing top-of-the-line ballistic protective lenses. Fast Metal, on the other hand, has been busy crafting high-quality, made-in-USA aluminum sunglasses. And now, these two industry leaders have come together to unveil their latest collaboration. The companies have released an official press release, and now it’s time to see what they have to say.
Rossi Is Getting Back in the Revolver Business With 3 New Guns
From Rossi USA . . .
Once one of the leading names in revolvers, Rossi is back in the US revolver market and better than ever with three new guns. These new revolvers bring back timeless features from Rossi’s past, while incorporating modern manufacturing techniques.
First up is the new RP63, or as we like to call it, your next carry gun.
A stainless-steel revolver chambered in .357 Magnum, the RP63 is perfect for home defense or everyday carry.
Gun Meme of the Day: Noble Goals Edition
I mean, it’s something we can work toward!
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First Look: Primary Arms New SLx MD-25 ACSS Gen II Red Dot Sight
Primary Arms has built a reputation for hard-to-beat quality and features in affordable optics that get the job done. As an example, see Jeremy’s earlier review of their SLx MD-25 red dot sight. It does everything 95% of the population needs a red dot sight to do.
As part of their Odyssey 2023 product launch, Primary Arms announced an upgrade to the MD-25 with the new SLx MD-25 Gen II. Like the earlier version, it’s available with either a 2 MOA red dot or the exceptionally useful ACSS CQB reticle and their incredibly flexible proprietary mounting system that gives you a range of options.
Houston DA Will Present Case of Taqueria Customer’s Defensive Shooting to a Grand Jury
The defensive gun use that was caught on security video when a Houston taqueria customer shot an armed robber last week has caused more than a little discussion about how justifiable all of the shots the restaurant customer directed at the crook were and what the armed defender’s fate might be. The thief, 30-year-old Eric Eugene Washington, was killed in the shooting.
Apparently not wanting to make the call herself by either charging or clearing the armed customer, Houston District Attorney Kim Ogg has decided to put the as yet unnamed man’s fate in the hands of a grand jury.
In Its Bump Stock Ruling, the Fifth Circuit Declared Separation of Powers is Still a Thing
An appeals court ruling that struck down the Trump-era rule banning bump stocks could have a much wider-reaching impact than just the plastic accessory.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit overwhelmingly ruled that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) overstepped its authority when it published a final rule that reclassified bump stocks as “machineguns.” The Trump-era ban was in reaction to the heinous crimes by a depraved murderer in Las Vegas in 2017.
St. Louis Now Citing Crime Victims After Guns are Stolen in Car Break-Ins
The city of St. Louis has a long and proud tradition behind it. But present day, under a Soros-funded prosecutor and radical leftist mayor, crime has skyrocketed. Per capita, St. Louis is America’s most dangerous city. And now, gun owners who fall victim to car break-ins are being cited by the city for not having a safe inside their car to store their personal defense gun.
St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones says of citing crime victims with local ordinance violations: “I think it’s great.”
We all know that keeping your gun on your person remains the safest place for it.
FN Announces the New 510 and 545 10mm and .45 ACP Pistols
From FN America
January 10, 2023) FN America, LLC is pleased to announce the release of two new striker-fired pistols – the FN 510™ Tactical, chambered in 10mm Auto, and the FN 545™ Tactical, chambered in .45 ACP. These two big bore pistols feature industry-first capacity, with a standard 15-round capacity and 22+1 rounds of 10mm or 18+1 rounds of .45 ACP from the extended magazines. Styled after the FN 509® Tactical, the two pistols also feature a threaded barrel for muzzle devices, optics cut for red dot optics and suppressor-height night sights.
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Cooke: The Fifth Circuit Stopped an Unconstitutional Power Grab by the ATF
As anyone who has considered this issue for more than ten minutes will ineluctably comprehend, the entire purpose of writing laws down is to guarantee that, until those laws are changed by legislators, they remain in effect regardless of the transient passions of the mob. The law is the law, and it means what it means, even if there is “tremendous” public pressure to make it mean something else. If we want a government that is able to invent law on the fly in response to tragic events, we can abandon the Constitution and refashion the U.S.
Moms Demand Action Founder Shannon Watts Announces She’s Retiring
Shannon Watts, the PR executive who disingenuously presented herself as just another midwestern mom who was OUTRAGED by gun violence, founded the infelicitously named Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America after the Sandy Hook shooting. She spun up the anti-gun rights advocacy org, thanks to endless tongue baths plenty of favorable coverage from the like-minded media.
The Hoplophobic Harridan in Chief then sold Moms Demand Action off in 2013 to gun control impresario Michael Bloomberg for an undisclosed amount.
Gun Control Factions Fight Over Versions of Illinois’ Gun, Magazine Ban Bill as the Clock Runs Down
In the deep blue Land of Lincoln, a majority of legislators blindly support imposing more gun control on the little people. As if generations of gun control in Chicago had magically transformed it into it a tranquil utopia (with “only” 736 homicides in 2022). Now, the most radical advocates of victim disarmament have threatened to withhold their support from the latest gun control package that was supposed to have all the votes needed for passage.
Colt Announces the New CBX Precision Rifle
From Colt . . .
Colt proudly announces the launch of its new CBX Precision Rifle. The CBX is an advanced bolt-action chassis rifle with features ideal for competitive shooters. “Our engineers excelled in the design of the CBX Rifle,” remarked Jessica Treglia, Colt Manufacturing, Director of Commercial Products. “We’ve created a premium precision rifle worthy of the Colt name.”
The CBX rifle is customizable for a shooters’ fit, and its modular accommodates aftermarket accessories including suppressors, weights, AICS magazines, and optic mounts.
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Taurus Expands Their .22 LR Line With the New TaurusTX 22 Compact SAO Pistol
From Taurus USA . . .
Following on the heels of the wildly successful TaurusTX 22 full size, Taurus USA is upping the ante in the 22 LR game again, this time with the all new TaurusTX 22 Compact.
People loved the TaurusTX 22 full size so much they started demanding a compact version, which is ideal for people with smaller hands and the bold folks opting to carry a 22 LR pistol.
Patrice: If You Want a Gun, You Should Have to Join the National Guard
Federal firearms law pre-empting state law based on an amendment authored for the explicit purpose of shielding states from federal regulation in this area is truly wild. Yet, it’s just the level of spit and scotch tape argumentation that the Supreme Court eats up these days.
Which is all to say that these New York regulations are almost certainly doomed.
What would round three of NY gun regulations look like if the Supreme Court unceremoniously trashes these?