As December winds down it bring with it a time of reflection as we look back on both our personal and professional accomplishments for the year. We here at The Arms Guide are not immune to looking back at our complete body of work and taking a few moments to admire it. That started us […]
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Rumors that ICE will adopt the Sig P320 and MPX
You might remember the other day when we ran an article entitled Modular Pistols, Future or Fad. Well it seems that modular guns are in the news again as rumor has it that part of the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), has picked the Sig Sauer P320 as their new duty […]
Concealed Carry on Military Bases? Coming soon
In the last few years there have been several high profile shootings at U.S. Military installations, would these have been able to been stopped by legal CCW holders? Is Legal CCW on Military Bases coming soon ? That very question has been posed to both civilian and Military authorities and law enforcement officials as well […]
Discovery Brings Henry Repeating Arms to TV
Henry Repeating Arms—the all-American maker of firearms from the spy-like AR7 survival rifle to the classic lever and pump action designs of yesteryear—is not a company that rests upon its laurels. Discovery is teaming up with Henry CEO Anthony Imperato to show the craftsmanship of Henry’s workers, the experiences of their customers, and what is […]
PWS Glock Enhanced Duty Slide: Match Precision, Duty Reliability
The Primary Weapons Systems Enhanced Duty Slide provides all the custom features and performance you want with drop in convenience. If you are looking for a slide for your 80% build or just want to upgrade your stock Glock for performance, the EDS is there for you. No gunsmith skills? No problem. Enhanced Duty Slide […]
Marine Corps Special Operations Command adopts the Glock 19 and drops the 1911
For Marine special operators, the never-ending debate over whether the 9mm or .45-caliber round is the more powerful bullet has been settled. Previously, the classic .45-caliber Colt 1911 was one of three pistols that Raiders were allowed to carry, but now the 9mm Glock 19 is the only pistol that Marine special operators can take […]
Training organization bans Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22 due to dangerous failures
The guys at Project Appleseed see a lot of guns. What is Appleseed? Project Appleseed is an apolitical rifle marksmanship training program that focuses on teaching traditional rifle marksmanship from standing, sitting/kneeling, and prone positions over a two-day weekend shooting clinic for what is termed an “Appleseed”. Appleseed is a highly respected volunteer group which […]
Blue on Blue: Plain clothes Homeland Security Agent shot by US Marshal
We have harped on this before, but not everybody reads WeaponsMan.com, and it happened again — a plainclothes agent (a Fed from Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the investigations arm of ICE), joined local cops and a smorgasbord of whatever LEOs were handy in responding to a reported active shooter event at a school in Texas. […]
Ammo Crisis Averted: ATF says Wetted Nitrocellulose is not High Explosive
The firearms industry had a big, very scary splash this week when someone uncovered the ATF was looking to reclassify wetted nitrocellulose. Wetted Nitrocellulose is used in the manufacture of gun powder. The ATF was looking into the fact that wetted nitrocellulose containing greater than 12.6 percent nitrogen is too high for their comfort. They […]
BREAKING: Glock 17M Recalled
It looks like the new Glock 17M pistols are already experiencing some teething problems with the design changes. There are reports that Indianapolis Metro Police Department has halted issuing the new duty pistol due to problems during dry fire training. The recall comes after the pistols were supposed to be issued on July 31st, but delayed […]