There has been a ton of talk about the recent changes with ITAR and whether or not gunsmiths will have to pay a large fee to stay in business. Some were calling it an executive order, some were saying it was illegal… is that true? Adam Kraut breaks it down in The Legal Brief. ♦ […]
Caldwell’s Pic Rail XLA Bipod: Stability for Long Range Shooting
The Caldwell® Pic Rail XLA Fixed Bipods provide a stable shooting platform that conveniently attaches to almost any pic rail forend. The integrated 1.5 inch long pic rail clampfastens directly to a firearm’s pic or quad rail. The bipods are collapsible so they can remain affixed to a firearm foreasy transport. The XLA Bipods are […]
Firearms Guide 9th Edition Flash Drive & Online: 73,000 Antique and Modern Guns
The brand new 9th Edition of Firearms Guide published today! The Firearms Guide is the single best source of information and tech data on guns around the world. The Firearms Guide 9th Edition is the world largest research able guns & ammo reference guide, gun values guide and gun schematics & blueprints library. Published since […]
Watch WW2 Army Training Film: Combat Handgun Training With the M-1911
John Moses Browning’s .45 caliber pistol, was adopted by the U.S. military in 1911 replacing various revolvers. The M-1911 remained in service until 1987 when it was replaced by the 9mm Italian Beretta designated as the M-9. Many did not see this as an improvement. Pistols are a support weapon and most Soldiers are not […]
Watch the Ultimate Video Guide to AR Pistols: The Legal Brief
Seen by some as nothing more than a range toy, many shooters now use AR-15 pistols in a variety of roles including home defense. With the advent of pistol arm braces, there is renewed interest in this useful variant of the ubiquitous AR. I prefer the 9mm flavor as the lack of a gas system […]
New Red Dot Handgun Optic: Aimpoint ACRO Sight Shines
The Aimpoint® ACROâ„¢ (Advanced Compact Reflex Optic) Series is the latest entry into the increasingly competitive handgun optic market. Military and law enforcement shooters are turning to optical sights to provide advantages in situational awareness and rapid target engagement through all light conditions. For many years, shooters have requested a small enclosed red dot sight […]
New Duty Pistol for Tampa Police Department: SIG SAUER P320
The Tampa Police Department has just announced that they will replace their Smith & Wesson M&P duty weapons with the SIG SAUER P320. The Tampa Police Department has over 1,000 sworn officers, covering three districts that encompass the entire municipality of Tampa, Florida. The SIG SAUER has also been selected by Homeland Security and the […]
Concealed Carry Gun Tools App: Free Firearms Facts
Are you planning a trip in the near future and need to know if you can carry your gun or not? Maybe you just want to know what states which honor your concealed carry permit. The Concealed Carry Gun Tools App brought to you by ConcealedCarry.com has a map which can answer all these questions. […]
XM-16E1 Operation and Function: 1966 US Army Training Video
Way back before the internet, the Army made training films. In 1966, the XM-16E1 was the new hotness and the Army wanted to train a million draftees how to use it. They produced an Operation and Function Training Video which is still one of the most informative videos ever made. It uses a cut away […]
Handgun Size Comparison? This Web Site Makes it Easy
When comparing handguns, size matters. Wither fitting your hand or considering the print of concealed carry, we need to know how big pistols are to make good choices. You can go to the manufacturer’s website and compare dimensions, but that can require math and may not allow you to visualize the irregular curves involved. The […]