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Mounties Requested To Bring More Firepower
Let it not be said the RCMP does not take terrorism seriously. In response to this past summers’ shootings in Moncton, the RCMP’s retired assistant commissioner, Alphonse MacNiel, issued a report recommending the issuance of police carbines, as well as additional police training. The report is linked above, but CBC News has a good summary: […]
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Newtown Firearms’ Infinitely Adjustable Gas Piston System
Tagged with a name that reminds me of continuously variable automobile transmissions, Newtown Firearms of Siler City, North Carolina have announced an “infinitely adjustable” gas piston operating system: Siler City, N.C. – Following their move from Placerville, Cal. to Siler City, N.C., Newtown Firearms has launched the NF-15 S.M.A.A.R.T. System (Superior. Modular. Adjustable. Automatic. Rifle. […]
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Witt Machine Directional Muzzle Break
Witt machine has a new combination muzzle device hitting the market. It is a three piece unit that includes a side vented comp that is threaded on the outside (as well as the internal threading to mate to your rifle). They are CNC machined from 416 Stainless Bar Stock and come in three finishes (Smooth […]
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Brian Terry Foundation Charity Carbine
Battlecomp posted this up on Instagram today. There will be a charity auction to raffle the rifle away by Battlecomp. It has a very sweet looking cerakote paint job. This beautiful patrol carbine was donated by Bravo Company, Centurion Arms and yours truly, with custom Cerakote and enhancements by Eric Andersen of AXTS Weapon Systems. […]
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Palmetto State Armory PA47 7.62×39 AR15 Uppers
Palmetto State Armory has been on a roll with their AR15 offerings lately, from their budget priced .223/5.56 uppers to their 9mm and .308 offerings. Well they’ve just released their new PA47 AR15 uppers chambered in 7.62×39. So far they only have a 7″ barreled upper listed on their site which retails for $449.99. I’m […]
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Magpul PMAG17 GL9 Glock Mags
Magpul has been on a roll lately with all the new products they’ve been debuting before SHOT Show 2015. Just yesterday they released teasers for their PMAG D60 drum mag and their new AK47 handguards, magazines and stocks. They just dropped another sneak peak video on their Facebook page showing off their new Glock magazines. […]
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New MasterPiece Arms MPA930DMG Uses Glock Mags
Based on the existing 930SST, MasterPiece Arms (MPA) will introduce the MPA930 DMG at the SHOT Show. These 9mm guns have all aluminum lowers and use Glock magazines. These handguns have a 3.5″ threaded barrel and weigh 46 ounces. A Picatinny rail is standard for the addition of optics. The guns ship with adjustable sights. […]
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Mesa Tactical Introduces AR-15-Compatible SCAR Stock Adapter
Mesa Tactical has introduced a new SCAR stock adapter for use with AR-15 buffer tubes. From the press release: January 20, 2015, Las Vegas, NV — Mesa Tactical, designer and manufacturer of high quality tactical accessories and equipment for law enforcement, military and civilian shooters, has introduced a butt stock adapter for the FN-SCAR rifle. […]
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Scope Review: Hi-Lux Leatherwood M40 3-9x40mm Tactical Scope
During the Vietnam War, both the US Army and the US Marine Corps revived the use of sniper rifle. The US Army chosen the M14 based semi-automatic rifle match with a dedicated build Leatherwood ART scope with build-in range estimation mechanism. The USMC selected a Remington 700 based bolt-action rifle and an off-the-shelf green color Redfield […]
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SIG Sauer Announces .300 Blackout Ammunition Line
SIG is rounding out its .300 Blackout lineup with the introduction of SIG-branded Elite Performance Ammunition in the caliber. From the press release: SIG SAUER® Introduces 300 Blackout Elite Performance Ammunition Newington, NH (January 12, 2015) – SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to introduce 300 Blackout Elite Performance Ammunition Match Grade Centerfire Cartridges, the company’s […]
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Korth Introduces 9mm Revolver
Korth, maker of fine revolvers and semi-automatic pistols, has just released a video showcasing its new “Sky Marshal” 9mm Luger revolver. The revolver is set up as a personal defense weapon, with a side-mounted 1913 rail and, very oddly, speedloader capability: I am not in touch enough with European preferences to know if there is […]
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Liberty Ammunition Wins Patent Case Against DoD. Will be paid 1.4c for each bullet made + $15 million
Bradenton Post reports that Liberty Ammunition has won a major victory in a patent lawsuit against the DoD. Liberty Ammunition filed suit against the Department of Defense in 2011, claiming that the Department of the Army used Liberty’s trade secrets to produce “enhanced performance rounds” for military rifles that were nearly identical to a bullet […]
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Eight Reasons Selfloading Rifles Had To Wait For John Garand
With the introduction of the successful metallic cartridge in the 1840s, an explosion of innovation directed towards rapid-firing infantry weapons rocked the world. The culmination of this would be the mass-produced self-loading rifle, realized with the adoption of the Garand in 1933, its standardization in 1936, and eventually its mass production after 1939. However, the Garand was […]
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Sig Brace a No-Go per ATF
Well, we all knew eventually BATFE would come down on it… Enough people kept sending letters asking or “misusing” the brace and posting about how this was a way around the SBR issue that the Technology Branch made a definitive ruling, revoking all previous letters. We had previously published the ruling regarding shotguns here: http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2014/11/20/new-ruling-sig-brace-shotguns/ Here […]
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Signal 9 Reliant (4 Barrel Pistol)
Okay, I have no idea about this one. Definitely an oddity. I’m not sure if they are going to be at SHOT, but I will be on the lookout. The press release says it is designed for concealed carry but I have some doubts… Side-by-side .38 Spl seems like it would be pretty wide. I have to […]
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.300 BLK MP5 By Brethren Arms
Brethern Arms is making MP5 clones but they are pushing envelopes and making them in .300 blackout. The BAP300 pistol retails for $3,100. http://videos.full30.com/bitmotive/public/full30/v1.0/videos/inrange/bfbadc538aed574c05565a3ad8965854/854x480.mp4
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.50 Cal Gatling Gun GAU-19/B
I want to shoot one, because reasons. Thanks to Mason for sending this into us.
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Wilson Combat Now Stocking Rafter L Combat Gunleather
I’ve known Erik Litte, who owns Rafter L Combat Gunleather, for many years. It’s just my opinion from using his holsters so long but in my eyes he makes some of the best leather gear you can buy. I received a press release today from Wilson Combat and they will be stocking the Rafter L […]
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LA K12 Puma Shotgun: New Bullpup Arrives in Canada
Canadian company Lever Arms has developed and imported a 12 gauge bullpup shotgun built around the Chinese QBZ rifles. The LA K12 Puma is a semi-auto, mag-fed, and importantly in Canada non-restricted shotgun. That means it doesn’t have to be registered with the government, can be freely transported, and used for hunting if one desires. […]
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Mickey Mouse, His Friends, and Their Guns: Part 2
There was such positive interest around my first TFB write-up + video on this that I made a second one showing more German Disney comics that has Mickey and Friends touting their guns. In the preview screen of the video, it looks like Mickey’s got a Maxim gun. Here’s Part 2 of the video […]
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