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There is an internet typhoon of arguments and smug derision about the AR-15 and other assault “style” rifles like the Sig MCX used in Orlando. The latest stories indicate that many in the gay and lesbian communities are buying these very rifles in record numbers for self protection. Last Wednesday morning, West Hollywood California woke […]
Firearms manufacturers often emphasize reliability as one of their key selling points. For a tool that could someday save your life, that makes sense. But even the best-designed and -constructed firearm can suffer reduced reliability if not properly maintained. “But I haven’t shot it since I cleaned it last!” one might argue. Yeah? Well even […]
Affordable and well made plate armor carriers are getting hard to find and finding one from a reputable company at a good price point can get difficult at best. What are you suppose to do if you are a security contractor or a law enforcement official who has to purchase his now gear? A plate […]
I’ll admit it – I’m a big nerd. I love history. One historical period that especially fascinates me is the the World War II era, to the point that I get excited to go to WWII reenactments. In the one during which this photo was snapped, I was fortunate enough to get a few cool […]
Here’s a photo (and a vid) completely for fun. If you’ve followed previous Photo Friday posts, you may have seen this particular wheelgun before, as it’s one of my favorites. I am not an avid dinosaur hunter, so the Smith and Wesson Model 500 revolver isn’t in my collection for practical purposes, but there is something about […]
Why do Americans need the AR-15? Spoiler alert: It is not about duck hunting. Well said.
NRA Statement on Terror Watchlists Wednesday, June 15, 2016 Fairfax, Va.– The executive director of the National Rifle Association’s Institute for Legislative Action, Chris W. Cox, released the following statement regarding terror watchlists: We are happy to meet with Donald Trump. The NRA’s position on this issue has not changed. The NRA believes that terrorists should […]
After completing my latest AR-15 build, I decided I had to add a light to it. With my newly finished AR-15 sporting a Geissele MkIII free floating modular forend, I became excited when I learned of the Brightshot Flashlight Mount from MHA Custom. What is so exciting and different about this flashlight mount you ask? […]
I consider myself critical, picky and hold a high standard when it comes to upgrading or attaching accessories to my AR-15s. The Z-360 Gen2 sling mount by Tactical Link is something I obtained to replace my Magpul ASAP end plate, and I am glad I did (more on why in a little bit). Here’s the […]
This week we feature the Maadi Helwan Brigadier. It is a pistol that anyone who deployed to Operation Iraqi Freedom has most likely seen. It’s an Egyptian copy of the Beretta M1951 semi automatic pistol, chambered in what could be the worlds most popular handgun caliber 9x19mm. These pistols were made primarily in Egypt and […]
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