I pulled the trigger on my MK18 with a surefire suppressor mounted and looked back at Jason, an active duty military police officer, “That’s actually still kind of loud” he exclaimed while replacing his Peltor headset onto his ears. And it was. An AR-15 chambered in 5.56 is never particularly quiet due to a variety […]
Flint, Steel and Black Powder – The Simplicity and Peace of Traditional Muzzleloading –
“WEAPON PLATFORM SYSTEMS! – High speed low drag – tacticool – workspace – economy of effort, economy of motion – getting your gun back in the fight- OPERATOR – rig – gear – load out – sending pills – keymod – M-Lok – Weapon Mounted Lights – IR – neutralize – mitigate – Threat – Sheepdog – 3% […]
‘Like a block of cheese with holes in it’ — How Mexican cartels will subvert and avoid Trump’s border wall
“We will build a great wall along the southern border,” President Donald Trump said this summer, months prior to his election. Since he took office in January, Trump, along with his Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly, have moved forward with plans to construct that southern barrier. “The wall will be built where it’s needed first, and then […]
Armscor USA Ammunition: Quality and Value
Armscor can trace its 111 year lineage back to 1905 in the Philippines. Known as Squires, Bingham & Co., they traded clothing, firearms and ammunition. The company changed hands and endured throughout the second world war. Obtaining the Philippines first firearms manufacturing license allowed the company’s rapid expansion. New plants opened up across the country which was pivotal […]
Smith & Wesson to Acquire Leading Suppressor Brand: Gemini Technologies
American Outdoor Brands Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: AOBC), a leading manufacturer of firearms and a provider of quality accessory products for the shooting, hunting, and rugged outdoor enthusiast, today announced that its firearms business, Smith & Wesson Corp., has agreed to acquire substantially all of the assets of Gemini Technologies, Incorporated (“Gemtech”), a provider of […]
Lessons of the Bronx Hospital Murder: We Need to Control the Criminally Insane
Spoiler Alert: the criminally insane are dangerous and we the people need the means to protect ourselves in public places. Arguing about murder weapons is a dangerous distraction. The first lesson is that American trauma care is nothing short of amazing and saved the lives of six victims. The rapid availability of treatment were crucial […]
Diamonds in the Rough, Top Five Surplus Guns You Should Own
There are occasionally some diamonds in the rough when it comes to the used or surplus firearms market. Often times people will turn their nose up at surplus guns because they often times have a lot of holster wear and might have some marred stocks or grips. In order to maximize your chances of finding […]
Smith & Wesson Victory: Plinker and Small Game Hunting Survival Tool
Smith & Wesson’s Introduction When Smith & Wesson first came out with the Victory, I was a little surprised and (at the time) uninterested. It’s not that I don’t value the .22lr round, but my typical application for the round is best served by a long gun. Over time, my situation and opinion has changed. […]
Aero Precision Builder’s Kit: 1776 Parchment and 1776 Red, White & Blue
July Builder Sets 1776 Parchment and 1776 Red, White & Blue In celebration of our nation’s independence, the Aero Precision July Builder Sets feature 2 different custom “1776” designs. Enjoy the 1776 Red, White & Blue design by Blown Deadlne Custom or the 1776 Parchment design by Weapon Works, LLC. Both designs are available for […]
Maxpedition Buy One Get One Free Sale for The Arms Guide Readers
This July 4th week, we have a special thank you to the readers of thearmsguide from our friends at Maxpedition. I’m currently reviewing two of their newest packs, and they are offering you, our readers, a buy one get one deal on select models through this holiday season as a small thank you. I have […]