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Protecht BodyGuard Blanket
A company, Protecht, has made a bullet resistant blanket for children. They claim the blankets can resists up to 90% of bullets used in recent school shootings. I am rather dubious of their claims about protection from Tornados. I don’t see how compromised building structures collapsing onto a child will be mitigated by a bullet […]
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Gun Store Ettiquette – A Safety Reminder
I have worked in the firearms industry for some time now. I have also worked retail firearms, and have immediate family that still does. I know that it seems to always escape people, but firearms are not toys and should be treated safely and with respect. But there are some people out there that don’t […]
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Glock G42 .380: The Lightning Review
The G42 was loaned to me by a faithful employee of my local range, Hillside Shooting Sports in Roanoke, IN. Thanks, Rocky! I love gun shop guys, especially the ones at my local shop. Just about every time I walk in they have something new for me to try, get my hands on, or put […]
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PWS Modern Musket DI AR-15
Primary Weapons Systems recently debuted their new line of direct impingement (DI) AR-15s they’re calling the Modern Musket. PWS is known for their long-stroke piston driven AR-15 rifles but have since entered the DI AR-15 market last month with the release of their DI stripped upper receivers. The new PWS Modern Musket line features their […]
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Beaten Zone A.T.C.H. (Advanced Tactical Charging Handle)
Before you sigh at yet another “tactical” product, hold your breath for a moment. The Beaten Zone A.T.C.H. takes the extended charging handle latch to a whole new, even bigger level. Made of the usual top-notch materials, the A.T.C.H. comes in three configurations, each changing the machining on the latch itself. No 1. is your standard […]
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SilencerCo – Noveske Partnership
SilencerCo and Noveske Rifleworks are now partnering on a number of projects: All Noveske rifles will use a SilencerCo Trifecta RS flash hider or muzzle brake Noveske will manufacture the SilencerCo lowers for a promotion previously run by SilencerCo. SilencerCo marketing will use Noveske rifles. From SilencerCo: SilencerCo and Noveske Rifles announce a multi-faceted partnership […]
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Raven/Ares Moduloader Shotgun Shell system
Kit Up! posted about a new collaboration between Raven Concealment and Ares Gear. The Moduloader five shell plate system. It is an Ares Gear 5 shell velcro panel and the Raven Concealment Moduloader platform that attaches to your belt. The Ares Gear velcro panel can attach to the belt or be ripped off and replenish […]
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HMMWV Bullet Proof Glass Test
My friend sent me a message on Sunday night. “Would you be interested in some bullet proof glass?” He then sends me this picture. “They are 2 inches thick.” I immediately said yes and that we can test them the next morning. They were left behind from an evicted tenant of his parent’s property. My […]
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KnifeRights.org Launches Legal Blade App – Mini Review Included
KnifeRight.org has released a new app designed to help those with knives to navigate the legal quagmire of knife laws that are out there. But there are two problems that I have with the app. First and foremost, its a $1.99 app in the Google Play store. Not all that much in terms of what […]
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Review: Hornady’s Lock-N-Load Magnum Sonic Care Cleaner
If you can say “Hornady’s Lock-N-Load Magnum Sonic Care Cleaner” ten times in a row quickly without failing, then good for you! The name aside, I was excited to review their sonic cleaner because as much as I love shooting guns, I really dislike cleaning them. Check out my experience in the two videos below. […]
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Samson Manufacturing : Commitment to innovation from the Granite State
So there are a metric ton of AR and AK accessory manufacturers out there. Some of them are awesome and churn out great stuff regularly, and some of them are straight crap. There are all sorts of little companies here and there that are super niche and other large guys that do it all. However, up in the Granite State there is a company that has been doing some really cool stuff for a while and has no intent of stopping anytime soon.
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Vickers Elite Battlesight For Glocks
I was talking with Larry Vickers last week on the subject of pistol sights. Specifically I wanted to talk with him about the new Glock sights he worked on with Wilson Combat. Larry told me he prefers a rear sight with a fairly wide U notch and a fiber optic front sight. Ideally he prefers […]
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TruGlo’s New Rimfire Fiber Optic Front Sights
With the demand for ARs and accessories finally starting to quiet down, its refreshing to see manufacturers turning their attention to other platforms. Truglo has released new front sights for dedicated rimfire pistols. CNC -machined, the sights stand about .445″ tall and have a front diameter of .060″, excellent for typical rimfire shooting. Their (obviously […]
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Weapon Lights: Serious Problem or Bad Reporting?
In a recent Denver Post article, the reporters addressed the potential problems of white lights mounted on handguns based on their research of accidental shootings by police officers. Do weapon mounted lights increase the likelihood of an accidental shooting, or is this a case of incomplete journalism? The Evidence The article is written in a way […]
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Caldwell AR15 Mag Charger
Caldwell of Battenfeld Technologies has released their AR-15 Mag Charger system, designed to work with 50 round boxes of 5.56/.223 to load magazines quickly. With ammo in the charger system, each push of the plunger, the charger loads 5 rounds and advances the feed tray to the next slot. A 30-round magazine would take 6 […]
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Media Lab Recreates Heat Shootout.
NRA Media Lab breaks down the shootout scene from the movie Heat. They want to see if some of the aspects of the shootout are legitimate. They focus on the shooting, moving and communicating aspect of the shootout.
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Odd Guns: The Calico M-900 9mm
This is the second installment of the “Odd Guns” series I started last month when I covered the VP70z pistol, and I figured that I might as well keep the 9mm train rolling. Honestly I have some truly odd guns, but the Calico may well take the cake as the oddest. The funky magazine and […]
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Machining an AR Bolt in 9 Minutes
Utterly mesmerizing. A promotional video released by Swisstek, a CNC lathe/machine company showcases the machining of a 8630 steel AR-15/M-16 bolt. The video is at roughly 3x speed, but I believe it adds to the fascination. It certainly lends more appreciate for the technology and investment required to build weapon systems. Swisstec says the full operations […]
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Women Review four .380 pistols
On Legally Armed America, three ladies shoot and review four .380 acp pistols. They look at a Ruger LCP, S&W Bodyguard, Colt XSP Mustang and the Glock 42. Not surprisingly, the S&W Bodyguard was the least liked out of the four handguns. I have met many people who dislike that gun. The Glock 42 barely […]
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Do You Practice With Mafulctions?
Dan Dolbee, over at The Shooter’s Log, wrote an article about Immediate Action Drills. Immediate Action Drills is practicing to clear a malfunction. There are times when the unexpected happens and only a few can rise up from a fall like this woman. However how many runners practice falling, getting back up and winning […]
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